Here we go… SET #1 Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews The Thing About Weres by Leigh Evans Guardian Demon by Meljean Brook Pile of Bones by Bailey Conningham SET #2 Just in Time by Addison Fox Matchpoint by Elise Sax Sanctuary Island by Lily Everett Rose Harbor in Bloom by Debbie Macomber SET #3 Blood Warrior by Lindsey Piper Midnight Games by Elle Kennedy Maggie’s Man by Lisa Gardner Hotshot by Julie Garwood SET #4 A Wanted Continue Reading
From the Ashes by Daisy Harris
From the Ashes by Daisy Harris (Fire and Rain #1) August 13, 2013 M/M Contemporary Romance Samhain Reviewed by Helyce Jesse is devastated when he returns home one day to find that his apartment has not survived a fire and he’s lost everything. New to the city, he’s made a few friends but no one he’s comfortable calling and he absolutely refuses to contact his parents. In shock, with nothing but the clothes on his back and a battered bag of groceries, Jesse has few options. That is Continue Reading
Review: Most Wanted by E.L. Friel
Most Wanted by E.L. Friel Released: June 28, 2013 Urban Fantasy Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Ariel is a half demon, half human bounty hunter. She takes on assignments to kill or bring in demons who fill the city. One night while trying to take in a sucker alive, her plan gets thwarted by a man named Jax. Jax is a Blade, and Blades police the city keeping the demons in check. There are so many demons that the Blades only go after those that are dangerous or causing trouble. Jax Continue Reading
A Chat with Lorelei James
Lorelei James is celebrating the release of Turn and Burn, and is stopping by Smexy for a chat. Who is Lorelei James? Give us the low down. I’m a double secret agent. And an international tango champion. And I hold world records in rifle marksmanship. I’m an extraordinary bartender. A trained yogi. A fabulous chef. I’m also known as a fashionista. On the weekends I’m a Formula One racecar driver. What? Don’t you believe me? Oh right, that’s because I spend my days and nights making stuff up. Continue Reading
Review: Turn And Burn by Lorelei James
Turn and Burn (Blacktop Cowboys #5) by Lorelei James Erotic Romance Penguin Released: August 6, 2013 Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Ride me, cowgirl.” Tanna Barker was at the top of the rodeo world with three world championships under her belt and an endless supply of willing cowboys to ride. That was until a rodeo injury sidelined her and she lost everything. With her family gone and her reputation in shreds, Tanna heads to Muddy Gap, Wyoming for a chance to lick her wounds and Continue Reading
Review: Biting Bad by Chloe Neill
Biting Bad (Chicagoland Vampires #8) by Chloe Neill Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy Tradebook 350 pages August 6, 2013 NAL (Penguin) Reviewed by Tori Favorite: “Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...” In attempts to repair the friendship with her bff, Mallory Carmichael, Merit heads to Sauls Pizzeria for an impromptu dinner date with Mallory. When a series of bombs go off, shattering their peaceful dinner, Merit and Mallory go out to investigate and find themselves Continue Reading
Review: Burden by Annmarie McKenna
Burden by Annmarie McKenna M/M Romantic Suspense Released: July 30, 2013 Samhain Reviewed by Mandi Burden has all the makings of a fun story for me – a m/m cop romance with one hero coming off of a traumatic brain injury. Hello angst! Detective Brennan McGuire was in a devastating car accident, that left him a broken man. He now suffers from severe memory loss, a stutter and he has to relearn how to do the most simplest of tasks. When his therapist has him go to the coffee shop Continue Reading
Review: Spin by Bella Love
Spin by Bella Love Erotic Romance Contemporary Released: June 14, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Janey, you’ve been looking for trouble since the day you were born.“ Jane MacInnee has always has always had a crush on bad boy Finn Dante since childhood but she was the princess of the swamp they called home and he was from the other side of the tracks. Saddled with impossible family expectations. Jane escapes the rigid confines and expectations of her hometown and Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Kane. Vessel for the demon Disaster. Kept prisoner in Hell for weeks, he only wants peace but his rescuer has other plans. Heroine: Josephina. A real fairy princess whose family wants her dead. She needs Kane's help and won't take no for an answer. “I like this,” she said on a groan. “Glad.” “I want...the rest...” The words ended on a groan. “Do the rest.” “Soon.” He took over completely. Awed by her—mine, she’s mine, and I can have her, can have this, as many times as I Continue Reading
Review: Matchpoint by Elise Sax
Matchpoint by Elise Sax (The Matchmaker #2) Contemporary Romance Released: July 30, 2013 Bantam Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “What did you find out?” Lucy leaned forward. “Well, I found out that Spencer has a magic penis.” I choked. “A magic penis?” “Yes, one poke with his magic penis, and women go completely crazy,” she said, like having a poke from a magic penis was a bad thing. “Why is it magic? Does it do tricks or something?” Bridget asked seriously. “I couldn’t Continue Reading








