The Wicked by Thea Harrison (Elder Races #5.5) July 2, 2013 Paranormal Romance Samhain Reviewed by May For a librarian with a focus on rare magic books, Olivia’s new job is a dream come true. She has been hired as part of a team to help manage the safe transportation of the collection of books owned by the Vampyre sorceress Carling Severan. The fact that the library is located on a mysterious island in an Other land only heightens the adventure. Head of security for the expedition, Continue Reading
Review: Provoked by Joanna Chambers
Provoked (Enlightened #1) by Joanna Chambers Historical Romance-M/M July 23, 2013 Samhain Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “...I hate what I am at time, but at least I accept myself enough to realize I can’t lie my way through life...” David Lauriston, a junior advocate in Edinburgh, finds himself under suspicion for radical sympathies when he defends a group of weavers accused of treason. His life becomes even more complicated when a chance sexual encounter with a mysterious man leaves Continue Reading
Review: Never Deal with Dragons by Lorenda Christensen
Never Deal with Dragons by Lorenda Christensen Paranormal Romance July 22, 2013 Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi This book grabbed me right from the start. Lorenda Christensen has created a really fabulous world where humans and dragons live side by side in semi-peace. Right around WWIII (yes..three) in an attempt to cure cancer, a doctor mixed up human and reptile DNA, threw it away into an incinerator and three years later, dragons were born. They speak dragonspeak, a foreign Continue Reading
Happy Birthday Brazen Books!
I’ve enjoyed the heck out of some Brazen Books (part of Entangled Publishing) this year. When they asked if I would get the word out about their one year anniversary, I gladly accepted. Brazen Books, who brought us Wrong Bed Right Guy, Officer Off Limits, Seducing Cinderella, and Tempting the Player - to name just a few - is turning 1 this month, and they’re celebrating in a big way. They’ve got a ton of great things going on this week, including Twitter parties, FB events, and even a huge Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Daniel. Billionaire. Has had a crush on Monica since childhood. He considers her a friend…a friend he wants to do very dirty things to. Heroine: Monica. Afraid of commitment. Has been told she is passionless. Decides to ask Daniel to service her… Quietly engrossed with his expression of pure, unabashed lust, she watched him stroke an open hand up her stomach, then he circled his thumb around her belly button before he bent to lick. Her breasts became heavy and swollen, the nipples Continue Reading
Review: Fleet Week by Melody Montclair
Fleet Week by Melody Montclair (Fleet Week #1) June 1, 2013 Contemporary Romance Velvet Pony Press Reviewed by Mandi When this review request came in, the only thing I could think about is the Fleet Week episode from Sex and the City, so I decided to give it a try. I can’t resist a sailor romance. Gina is new to New York City, working a temp job in the financial district. Her co-worker always tries to get her to come out to happy hours, but the shy Gina never accepts. But Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… B+ review – Safeword by A.J Rose (m/m bdsm) B+ review – Making it Last by Ruthie Knox (contemporary) B review – Redneck Romeo by Lorelei James (erotic) B- review – Gwynneth Ever After by Linda Poitevin (contemporary) B- review – A Mating Dance by Lia Davis (m/m/f paranormal) C+ review - The Gentleman’s Keeper by Bonnie Dee and Summer Devon (historical m/m) C+ review – Gaming for Keeps by Seleste DeLaney (contemporary) C+ review – A Kiss of Blood by Continue Reading
Favorites of 2013….So Far
Taking a break from the Top Ten today to bring you our favorite books of 2013 so far. Has 2013 been a good year for you up to this point? Looking over our reading lists, we have found some goodies. Before we begin, let me note that this list is brought to you by: (Thanks Linkin Fever) Mandi’s Favorites: Painted Faces by LH Cosway. Review l GR l Amz Beyond Control by Kit Rocha Review l GR l Amz Captive Prince Vol 1 and 2 by SU Pacat Review l GR l Amz Thank you for Riding by Meg Continue Reading
Guest Author Melissa Schroeder *Giveaway*
Returning to Hawaii Once Again Hi, everyone. I want to thank Mandi and the rest of the Smexy Books crew for having me on Smexy books again. I am so excited to be here to talk about my ninth Harmless book, A Little Harmless Ride. First, let me tell you a little bit about me. I am a military wife (a soon to be a retired military wife, woo hoo) and I am a former brat. I write in genres from historical to futuristic and everything in between. I am best known for my Harmless series. They are all Continue Reading
Review: A Mating Dance by Lia Davis
A Mating Dance by Lia Davis (Ashwood Falls #2) June 11, 2013 M/M/F Paranormal Fated Desires Publishing Reviewed by Mandi I’m just going to include the blurb from this one as it sets-up the story quite well: Senior enforcer, Cameron Nickels has found her perfect mate. Blaine Andrews, leopard Pack Marshal, is strong, dominate, loyal, and passionate. He knows all her strengths and weaknesses—not to mention her pleasure points. Cam’s known Blaine most her life, but she’s always Continue Reading