Taken by the Duke by Jess Michaels (The Pleasure Wars #1) July 2, 2013 Erotic Historical Samhain Reviewed by Mandi This book has a great beginning. In the prologue we discover the consequence and the devastation that two very old feuding families can sustain. It’s House Rothcastle vs. House Windbury, and it’s not pretty. The two families have hated each other for years, and it comes to a crashing climax when Matilda of the Rothcastle family tries to run away with her lover of the Continue Reading
Guest Author PJ Schnyder
Why Peter Pan statue? The statue of Peter Pan is a significant landmark in Bite Me, Book 1 of the London Undead series. I used this landmark for a couple of reasons: · It was one of my favorite places the last time I visited Kensington Gardens. The little glade had a peaceful atmosphere to it and a sense of safety. I might have shattered the peace in Bite Me, but in the course of the scene, the characters did ultimately find a greater safety than they’d ever had previously. · I wondered Continue Reading
Review: Lick by Kylie Scott
Lick by Kylie Scott (Stage Dive #1) July 1, 2013 Contemporary Romance Momentum Reviewed by Mandi There has been much chatter about this book from my friends on Twitter, especially Kati who encouraged me to request it from NetGalley – so thank you Kati. I love trying rock star books and with the premise that the hero and heroine get drunk and marry in Vegas the night they meet appealed to me. The problem for Evelyn or Ev getting drunk and married in Vegas is that she wakes up the Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Detective Gavin DeGrass.-A horrific kidnapping that resulted in torture has left Gavin unable to communicate sexually with his dom and lover, Ben. Her0: Dr. Ben Haverson loves Gavin with all his heart but Gavin's experience at the hands of the kidnapper has left Ben unsure how to heal Gavin and even if he can. “Open your mouth.” He stepped forward, took hold of his cock, and rubbed it along my lips, his skin soft and warm, the curve of him graceful and familiar. I darted my tongue Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap Up
This week at Smexy… A review – Wait For You by J. Lynn (new adult) B review – Carolina Girl by Virginia Kantra (contemporary) B review – Predatory Anthology by Alexandra Ivy, Nina Bangs, Dianne Duvall & Hannah Jayne (pnr) B review – The Duchess Hunt by Jennifer Haymore (historical) B- review – The Taming Of Ryder Cavanaugh by Stephanie Laurens (historical) B- review – Strength by Carrie Butler (new adult) C+ review – Forever by Jacquelyn Frank (pnr) C- review – Crazy Little Thing Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten-June 28th
Holla!! Since Mandi and May are off doing fun interesting things without me (how rude), I’m doing this weeks Top Ten. wooohoooo 1. I’m heading to Book Bash tomorrow. Touted the “largest single day author signing in the USA”, this 4 hour long signing has over 100 authors and a majority are going to be fan-girled by yours truly. I’m also meeting up with the lovely Jen from FictionVixen. 2. Thanks to @has_bookpusher for this heads up. Monster porn takes Continue Reading
Review: The Duchess Hunt by Jennifer Haymore
The Duchess Hunt (House of Trent #1) by Jennifer Haymore Historical Romance June 25, 2013 Forever Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “My reputation has no importance when it comes to you...” Sarah Osborne is the daughter of the Hawkins family gardener. Having been raised and educated with the Hawkins children, she straddles a very fine line in the family. Not their equal as head chambermaid, but held in higher regards than the average servant. She has loved Simon since she was a child. He Continue Reading
Review: Wait For You by J. Lynn
Wait For You by J. Lynn (Wait for You #1) New Adult April 2, 2013 William Morrow Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I think the key to the start of any good relationship is to remember how the other person likes their coffee.” Avery Morgenstern starts her first day of college by literally running into campus hottie and player, Cameron Hamilton. Six feet plus of pure unadulterated smexyness who suddenly becomes Avery’s shadow. He makes her feel like a goddess but Avery has secrets. Secrets Continue Reading
Review: The Taming Of Ryder Cavanaugh by Stephanie Laurens
The Taming Of Ryder Cavanaugh (The Cynster Sisters Duos #2) by Stephanie Laurens Historical Romance June 25, 2013 Avon Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “If you think I’m going to be the first female in my family to go to the altar a virgin, you’re mistaken.” The Taming of Ryder Cavanaugh is a romance story in the truest form and provides us with a wrap up to the original Cynster series. We witness the last Cynster (of age) to marry-Miss Mary Cynster. I have been a huge fan of this Continue Reading
Review: Forever by Jacquelyn Frank
Forever by Jacquelyn Frank (The World of the Nightwalkers #2) Paranormal Romance May 28, 2013 Ballantine Reviewed by Helyce After being brought back from death, police officer Jackson Waverly receives the shock of his life: he has become host to a Bodywalker, a spirit that is reborn in flesh and blood, and part of a proud, ancient race that uses its extraordinary gifts to battle dark, evil forces. Jackson’s spirit is a powerful one—none other than the Egyptian pharaoh Menes, who longs Continue Reading