Entwined (Darkest London, #3.5) by Kristen Callihan Historical Romance/Paranormal Novella November 5, 2013 Forever Reviewed by Tori Eamon Evernight has always lived in his older brother’s shadow. His large rough build and bright red hair is a stark contrast to his brother’s smooth polished and much preferred blond looks. When his older brother finds himself in an arranged marriage, he needs Eamon’s romantic heart and skills to help him correspond with his betrothed. As the letters flow Continue Reading
Review (maybe more of a rant): Yours to Keep by Serena Bell
Yours to Keep by Serena Bell Released: November 11, 2013 Contemporary Romance Loveswept Reviewed by Mandi I’m pretty disappointed with this one. The quick set-up is that the hero Ethan is a widower with a teenage son and they don’t have a great relationship. He is a pediatrician and he realizes he needs a spanish tutor for his son. Enter the heroine. Ana is an illegal immigrant from the Dominican Republic. She came over at the age of seven on her father’s work visa, but then her Continue Reading
Review: Shock & Awe by Abigail Roux
Shock & Awe by Abigail Roux (Sidewinder #1) Released: November 11, 2013 Erotic Novella Riptide Reviewed by Mandi I’m a huge fan of Abigail Roux’s Cut & Run series, whose main characters Ty and Zane are two of my most favorite romantic heroes ever. Ty is in the marines and has been with Kelly and Nick for most of his service. The entire Sidewinder group is extremely close. In the previous Ty and Zane book, Kelly gets shot, and this novella is him recuperating with Nick Continue Reading
Release Day Giveaway!
A reckless infatuation nearly ruined Lady Alice Cathcart-Ross in her youth, but from the moment she spies Elijah Philemon Keating scaling a rock face without a rope in sight, the man awakens her long-buried desire. Alice has come to the high Alps in search of a mountaineer, and in Elijah she finds the guide of her dreams. Elijah is known as one of the greatest explorers of the age, a tragic accident has destroyed his taste for adventure and society. Elijah can't deny his attraction Continue Reading
Review: The Luckiest Lady in London by Sherry Thomas
The Luckiest Lady in London by Sherry Thomas Released: November 5, 2013 Historical Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi I really enjoyed this one. I think Sherry Thomas has such a great voice but I’ve often struggled with her rushed endings. This one worked on all accounts for me. Felix grew up in a household where love was hard to find. His mother despised his father and his father, while lusting from a distance, never had a chance to make amends. His mother played a game, using Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
A.J’s Angel by L.A. Witt has always been a favorite M/M read of mine. With its theme of infidelity, Witt does a fantastic job of addressing the aftermath of cheating and the effects it has on both parties. Hero: Sebastian. Tattoo artist. His ex boyfriend arrives for a mysterious tattoo and brings back all the feelings of anger, resentment, and hurt that he left Seb with when he cheated on him four years ago. Hero: Luke. He cheated multiple times on Seb when they were dating. He’s Continue Reading
Winners!
The winner of Rumor Has it by Jill Shalvis is: winnie The winner of the Casa for the Holidays Sourcebooks giveaway is: Kelli Jo Calvert The winners of the Take my Books – November are: Set #1 - Annie Set #2 - Jenn Set #3 – Glittergirl Set #4 – Patty B Coral Set #5 – Lindsay Emails have been sent to all winners. Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… B+ review – Crown of Midnight by Sarah Maas (YA fantasy) B+ review – Kinked by Thea Harrison (pnr) B review – Foreplay by Sophie Jordan (new adult) B review – The Sum of All Kisses by Julia Quinn (historical) B review – Falling for the Marine by Samanthe Beck (contemporary) B- review – Friends Without Benefits by Penny Reid (contemporary) C review – Chance of Rain by Amber Lin (contemporary) D+ review – Jagged by Kristen Ashley (contemporary) Casa for Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–November 8th
10. This is happening. I can’t be stopped. 9. Goodreads has announced their nominees for the best books of 2013. You can vote in the many categories here. The Best Romance category includes Lover at Last by JR Ward and then pretty much every New Adult book you can think of. I’m not against the new adult genre, but come on people. No historical books? No adult contemporaries? *frowny face* (I wrote in a vote for Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh. Take that Goodreads). I will say the Continue Reading
Take My Books–November!
It’s Friday so let’s have some fun. Here we go: SET #1 Wild Child by Molly O’Keefe Anything but Love by Beth Ciotta Playing Dirty by Jennifer Echols The Perfect Match by Kristan Higgins The Unidentified Redhead by Alice Clayton SET #2 Dark Witch by Nora Roberts Blood Curse by Sharon Page Midnight’s Promise by Donna Grant Midnight’s Temptation by Donna Grant Shadow’s Curse by Alexa Egan SET #3 Season for Scandal by Theresa Romain Continue Reading