Smoke (Burned #2) by Eileen Hopkins YA Romance Contemporary Released: September 10, 2013 Margaret K. McElderry Books Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “We are nothing if we cannot tell each other our secrets.” Pattyn Von Stratten’s father is dead, and Pattyn is on the run. After far too many years of abuse at the hands of her father, and after the tragic loss of her beloved Ethan and their unborn child, Pattyn is desperate for peace. Only her sister Jackie knows what happened Continue Reading
Winners!
The winners of the Take my Books – September! are: Set #1 - Kimh Set #2 – Elizabeth Ziko Set #3 – Martha Lawson Set #4 – sweetiepiepen The winner of Tear You Apart by Megan Hart is: Natasha The winner of The Protected by Shiloh Walker is: Natalie’s Mama Emails have been sent to all winners. Continue Reading
Review: The Untamed Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley
The Untamed Mackenzie (Highland Pleasures 5.5) by Jennifer Ashley Historical Romance Novella September 10, 2013 Intermix/Penguin Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I wish you didn’t hate me for it, but if the price of keeping you free is hatred, so be it.” A WOMAN OF BREEDING MEETS A MAN OF NO STANDING… To redeem her family’s disgraced name, Lady Louisa Scranton has decided to acquire a proper husband. He needs to be a man of fortune and highly respectable in order to restore Continue Reading
J.R. Ward Giveaway!
Possession by J.R. Ward, book five in her Fallen Angels series hits shelves October first. To get everyone ready for this release, Penguin has offered to giveaway five print copies of book one, Covet. Redemption isn't a word Jim Heron knows much about-his specialty is revenge, and to him, sin is all relative. But everything changes when he becomes a fallen angel and is charged with saving the souls of seven people from the seven deadly sins. And failure is not an option. Vin DiPietro long Continue Reading
Review: Second Chance At Happiness by Heather Lire
Second Chance At Happiness (Holiday, Vermont, #2) by Heather Lire Romance Contemporary August 1, 2013 Desert Breeze Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “When I imagine myself as an old woman sitting in my chair, the person I want by my side is you.” When Colin MacCaffe's personal life comes crashing down around him, he leaves the big city behind for a fresh start in the small town of Holiday Vermont. As the Deputy Chief of Police he spends his time making sure the town he's Continue Reading
Review: Junk by Josephine Myles
Junk by Josephine Myles M/M Contemporary August 27, 2013 Samhain Reviewed by Helyce At age 17, Jasper Richardson gave up on his dream of going away to college to do the right thing and stay home to care for his ailing mother. After her death, he could have gone away, but events of his experience and the emotional burdens he now carried hindered him from moving forward. He began to bury himself within the walls of his home, bringing home everything from books to newspapers that he Continue Reading
Review: The Striker’s Chance by Rebecca Crowley
The Striker’s Chance by Rebecca Crowley Released: September 2, 2012 Contemporary Romance Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi I like sports romances and this is the first I have read of a soccer hero. Once I realized the hero could be David Beckham in my fantasy world, I was sold *wink* Kepler de Klerk is from South Africa and became famous in England with his amazing soccer skills. He was not only labeled an elite athlete, but also a playboy. One night while driving on icy roads, he Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: High risk rescuer, Devon LeBlanc. He enjoys dangerous mountain climbs, water rescues, and doing naughty things in pools. Heroine: Alisha. Also a rescuer. She enjoys showing the boys just how tough she is. “I promise I don’t consider you a toy, but I do want to play with you.” Her eyes widened, and that pink tongue of hers snuck over her bottom lip. He stood on the bench of the hot tub, not hiding his hard-on as he paced the perimeter toward her. “I want kisses, and tastes Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… A review – The Protected by Shiloh Walker (romantic suspense) A review – Uncommon Passion by Anne Calhoun (erotic) B review – Lost to the Desert Warrior by Sarah Morgan (contemporary) B review – The Dimple of Doom by Lucy Woodhull (contemporary) C+ review – True Spies by Shana Galen (historical) C+ review – What Happens Between Friends by Beth Andrews (contemp) C review – The Hero by Robyn Carr (contemporary) C review – Vengeance Born by Amanda Bonilla Continue Reading
Take My Books–September!
Here we go… SET #1 High Passion by Vivian Arend Uncommon Passion by Anne Calhoun No Reservations by Stephanie Julian When I’m With You (the complete novel) by Beth Kery SET #2 Dark Lycan by Christine Feehan Heart of Venom by Jennifer Estep The Five Deaths of Roxanne Love by Erin Quinn The Art of Stealing Time by Katie MacAlister SET #3 I Married the Duke by Katharine Ashe Night’s Mistress by Amanda Ashley The Ruin of a Rogue by Miranda Continue Reading