I read a bunch of Christmas novellas recently so I thought I’d put them all into one big post. Just a Holiday Fling by Tiffany Marie Blurb: Samantha isn’t feeling very festive as she heads back to her childhood hometown for Christmas—but being alone, homeless, and verging on jobless can do that to a woman. She has no interest in participating in the town Christmas celebrations and would rather just crawl into bed until the holidays are over. Determined to get back into the Christmas spirit, Continue Reading
Review: Size Matters by Robyn Peterman
Size Matters by Robyn Peterman December 19, 2013 Contemporary Romance Kensington Reviewed by May Blurb: A few hard truths...Don’t bet on Hasselhoff, Bigfoot might actually exist, and searching for the impossible may lead you to your heart’s desire... It’s a big fat hairy deal when I lose yet another bet to my best friend, Rena. Not only do I end up attending Bigfoot meetings with her kooky Aunt Phyllis, I find myself traveling with a band of reality TV, Sasquatch-hunting nut-jobs! Not Continue Reading
Review: Beguiled by Joanna Chambers
Beguiled (Enlightenment, #2) by Joanna Chambers M/M Historical Romance E book, 234 pages Releases: December 24, 2014 Samhain Reviewed By Tori Favorite Quote: “It had felt like forever, and it had felt like no time at all.” In book one, Provoked, we met Junior Advocate David Laurenston whose actions in the Scottish Insurrection landed him onto some very powerful people’s lists. He begins an affair with a hedonistic and influential Scottish Lord, Lord Mundo Balfour. When their affair Continue Reading
Review: Acts Of Faith by A.M Arthur
Acts Of Faith (Cost of Repairs, #4) by A.M. Arthur M/M Contemporary Romance E book, 245 pages December 17, 2013 Samhain Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “He trusted Sam, trusted anything Sam wanted to do with his body. Knew no matter what, they'd both get there and it would be worth it." Rey King and Samuel Briggs have settled into their lives together as partners and lovers. Rey’s catering business has taken off and he is bringing in additional help. The only dark spot Continue Reading
Smexy Scene Sunday
Hero: Jack Talent. A man whose need for revenge wars against his overwhelming need for a certain woman. Heroine: Mary Chase. Her past history with Jack places them at odds. She’s never sure if she wants to kiss him or punch him in the throat. ******************************* Crystalline beads of water trickled over his skin, found the valleys between his muscles, coalescing and traveling down to the dark thatch of hair just peeking out above the line of his drawers. Linen Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… A review – The Redhead Plays her Hand by Alice Clayton (contemporary) B+ review – A Righteous Kill by Kerrigan Byrne (romantic suspense) B+ review – Law Man by Kristen Ashley (contemporary) B+ review – Shadowdance by Kristen Callihan (Pnr historical) B review – Chasing Kings by Sierra Dean (erotic) B review – Love the one You’re With by Lauren Layne (contemporary) B review – Take me On by Cherrie Lynn (contemporary) C+ review – The Professional by Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten Year in Review
Looking ahead at the calendar, this will be the last Top Ten list for 2013. From here on out I’m drunk on eggnog bishes! It’s the only way to welcome 2014. So before I gain 50 pounds and fall into an incoherent lump, let’s review my ten favorite Top Ten items of 2013. 10. I discovered The Lizzie Bennet Diaries and became OBSESSED with this youtube series. And then Lizzie goes and touches Darcy’s shoulder. And Darcy is all – OMG she just touched my shoulder - and I fell off my couch. Continue Reading
Review: Shadowdance by Kristen Callihan
Shadowdance (Darkest London, #4) by Kristen Callihan Paranormal Historical Romance December 17, 2013 Forever Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I think you want revenge so badly, your teeth ache.” Once a heart is lost in shadow... Life has been anything but kind to Mary Chase. But the Society for the Suppression of Supernaturals has given her purpose. Now she's been tasked with catching a vicious murderer dubbed the Bishop of Charing Cross. But someone is already on the case—and the Continue Reading
Winners!
The winners of Take My Books are: Set #1 – Kara Bohnet Set #2 – Anita H. Set #3 – Tanya @ Rantings of a Reading Addict Set #4 – Diane Sallans Set #5 – Stacy Congrats! All winners have been emailed. Continue Reading
Review: Take Me On by Cherrie Lynn
Take Me On by Cherrie Lynn (Ross Siblings #4) Released: December 17, 2013 Contemporary Romance Samhain Reviewed by Mandi Review contains spoilers Ever since I read my first Cherrie Lynn book this year (Leave me Breathless) I’ve been excited to try something else by her. I think I liked Leave me Breathless a little more, but Take Me On is still a solid romance book. Gabby is thirty-six and recently dumped by her fiancé the day of her wedding. Having a plan in place to finish Continue Reading