Take a Chance on Me (Something new, #1) by Jennifer Dawson Romance Contemporary February 4, 2014 Zebra Reviewed by May Madeline Donovan just ran away from her life. Her wedding. Her entire family. She didn’t exactly think it through, but when she winds up stranded in a small town with hunky bartender she decides to just shack up with him and forget about her real life. She was free. Free in a way she hadn’t been in too many years to count. She could do whatever she wanted. There was no Continue Reading
Review: Be With Me by J. Lynn
Be With Me (Wait For You, #2) by J. Lynn Romance Contemporary/NA E book, 299 pges February 4, 2014 HarperCollins Reviewed by Tori Teresa Hamilton is having a rough year—she’s in love with her big brother’s best friend, but he hasn’t spoken to her since they shared a truly amazing, mind-blowing, change-your-life kiss. She got out of a terrible relationship. And now an injury is threatening to end her dance career for good. It’s time for Plan B – college. And maybe a chance to convince Continue Reading
Boxes are Beautiful Giveaway
BOXES ARE BEAUTIFUL! On Monday, February 3rd, Harlequin-E launches the Contemporary Romance Box Set, containing four brand new titles by Sarina Bowen, Rebecca Avery, Amy Jo Cousins and Denise McDonald. The sticker price for the set is just $4.99, but it’s a temporary offer. In 90 days, the box will be “broken” into four separate books, each one priced at $3.99. READERS WHO SCOOP UP THE BOX SET BEFORE IT DISAPPEARS WILL SAVE 69% OFF THE COMBINED COVER PRICE. To celebrate this Continue Reading
Review: Wild Things by Chloe Neill
Wild Things (Chicagoland Vampires, #9) by Chloe Neill Urban Fantasy Paperback, 368 pages February 4, 2014 NAL Trade Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You were propositioned by magic mist?” Since Merit was turned into a vampire, and the protector of Chicago’s Cadogan House, it’s been a wild ride. She and Master vampire Ethan Sullivan have helped make Cadogan’s vampires the strongest in North America, and forged ties with paranormal folk of all breeds and creeds, living or dead…or Continue Reading
Review: Kaleidoscope by Kristen Ashley
Kaleidoscope (Colorado Mountain, #6) by Kristen Ashley Romance Contemporary E book February 4, 2014 Forever Reviewed by Tori Sexy, gifted, and loyal, PI Jacob Decker is a tall, cool drink of perfection who had Emmanuelle Holmes at "hello." His relationship with Emme's best friend kept them apart for years, but things have changed. Now that a case has brought him to Gnaw Bone, Colorado, the road is wide open for Emme and Deck to explore something hotter and deeper than Emme dreamed Continue Reading
Reaper’s Legacy Excerpt and Giveaway
Last week I reviewed (and loved) Reaper's Legacy by Joanna Wylde. Today I have an excerpt and a signed book to giveaway. First the excerpt... The thudding of feet overhead woke me up around three o’clock early Friday morning. Ruger was home, I noted drowsily, and it sounded like he was throwing a party. Fortunately, my kid and I could sleep through anything, so five minutes later I was out again. The next day, Noah and I did our best to stay quiet as we got ready and used our own Continue Reading
Review: Bound by Lorelei James
Bound (Mastered, #1) by Lorelei James Erotic Romance/Contemporary Paperback, 400 pages February 4, 2014 NAL Reviewed by Tori When Amery Hardwick enrolls in a self defense class at a local dojo with her friend Molly, she finds herself under the heavy perusal of of the owner. Amery, a small town girl, is soon caught under his spell of sexual delights as he gently but firmly strips her defenses to unveil the sensuous woman he suspects lurks within her. Ronin Black, the sensei and owner Continue Reading
Guest Author Carolyn Crane
Earlier today I reviewed Carolyn Crane’s latest, Off the Edge (I loved it). Today, Carolyn is stopping by Smexy with a very amusing story…. My day as the neighborhood psycho! Do you read the torn scraps of paper that you find laying on the sidewalk or street? I always do, especially if I see handwriting on them. I’m nosy that way. Maybe that’s bad, I don’t know! So anyway, a few weeks back – this was before it got all snowy here – Mr. Crane comes in the door looking alarmed, clutching a Continue Reading
Review: Off the Edge by Carolyn Crane
Off the Edge by Carolyn Crane (The Associates #2) Released: December 30, 2013 Romantic Suspense Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Last year Carolyn Crane published Against the Dark, the first in this Associates series and I remember how much I liked it – but I think Off the Edge is even better. And just to note, these can be read as total stand alones. Peter Macmillan works for The Associates, a spy-type organization that works on its own bringing down the bad guys – sometimes for Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Ranson, the Duke of Rothbury. Blind. Scarred. Lives alone in a ruined castle. Heroine: Izzy. Inherits the ruined castle Ranson lives in. She is a bit quirky and full of life. She is confident. Ranson gives her the naughty shivers. “You have no idea.” He leaned close. The heat of his breath rushed over her ear. “You have no idea how tempted I am to ruin you. Right here and now. The revenge would be so damned sweet. England’s precious little innocent, spreading her thighs so wide for Continue Reading