This week at Smexy… A review – Whiskey and Wry by Rhys Ford (m/m contemporary) B+ review – Diamond Dust by Vivian Arend (pnr) B+ review – Shooting Scars by Karina Halle (uf) B+ review – Beyond Pain by Kit Rocha (erotci) B review – Tempting Fate by Amber Lin (erotic) C+ review – Weight of Silence by AM Arthur (m/m) C- review – Elysian Fields by Suzanne Johnson (uf) D review – The Closer by Rhonda Nelson (contemporary) D- review – Handcuffed in Housewares by Nikki Duncan Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–August 23rd
10.This has been my FB and Twitter stream all day. I want a gruff, dark Batman..not sure Affleck can pull that off. But either way – we now can call him BATFLECK and is all is right in the world. 9. Jurisha on Twitter yesterday told me to read Aftermath by Cara Dee. After I went to Goodreads and saw my friend Amy read and enjoyed, I plopped down and started reading. And I read it straight through. This is the story of Cameron and Austin, who along with eight other men were kidnapped by Continue Reading
Review: Beyond Pain by Kit Rocha
Beyond Pain by Kit Rocha (Beyond #3) Released: August 23, 2013 Erotic Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Fucking. It doesn’t start when you get naked, not the way I do it. With three books out in this ‘Beyond’ series, I’m confident enough to say this is my favorite and most anticipated erotic series. Kit Rocha (the writing team of Moira Rogers) writes a very well done sexually charged world. The characters that have made it to Dallas O’Kane’s sector four home are Continue Reading
The Manhattanites Tour
Unscrupulous by Avery Aster released this month, the second in the Manhattanites series. You can find more by going to Avery’s Site l Goodreads Undressed, book one is currently on sale for $2.99 through 8/27. Ellora’s Cave Excerpt from Chapter Two *set up: Taddy’s assistant Kiki has just started working at Brill, Inc. Taddy explains to her why she loves the color red. Challenged to come up with anything more unique than Continue Reading
Review: The Runaway Duchess by Jillian Eaton
The Runaway Duchess by Jillian Eaton Released: July 2013 Historical Romance Self Published Reviewed by May In re-reading the blurb I was sent about this book I can see why I was so eager to read it. Marriage of convenience, commoner hero, free spirited heroine – heck I want to read it again just thinking about the set up. The problem is that in every possible way, this book was a fail for me. It was very nearly a DNF but I was curious enough about some aspects that I muddled through it. Continue Reading
A Chat with Author Katee Robert
Who is Katee Robert? Give us the low down. Oh lord, I never know how to answer this question. Mom, soon-to-be-wife, writer, geek, gamer, Cumberbitch. I wear a lot of hats, and most of them are pretty fabulous (though I might not say as much when I’m cleaning questionable substances out of my carpet at six am). I have fun, and I guess that’s all you can ask for, right? ;) Two Wrongs, One Right just released. Per the blurb: Eight years ago, former Army sergeant Nathan Schultz let the Continue Reading
Review: Weight Of Silence by A.M. Arthur
Weight Of Silence (Cost of Repairs, #3) by A.M Arthur M/M Romance Contemporary/NA August 6, 2013 Samhain Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Sex is about two people. If you don’t want what’s happening, then it’s not worth doing “ Gavin Perez is a young 23 year old gay man who lives at home, has a dead end job, and an abusive father. Jace Ramsey is a 19 year old college student home for the holidays. When he and Gavin meet over a spilled bowl of cranberry relish, the chemistry Continue Reading
Review: Tempting Fate by Amber Lin
Tempting Fate by Amber Lin (The Lost Girls #3) Released: August 6, 2013 Erotic Contemporary Novella Loose Id Reviewed by Mandi Rose is a very talented ballet dancer with aching joints. She has been dreaming of opening up her own ballet studio and teach, and she thinks she has enough money saved up to make that step. When her friend finds the perfect spot to lease, Rose knows now is the time. But Rose lives with a very overprotective older brother and knows she must break the news Continue Reading
Joint Review: Shooting Scars by Karina Halle
Shooting Scars by Karina Halle (The Artists Trilogy #2) Released: August 20, 2013 Romantic Suspense Grand Central We strongly encourage you to read book one, Sins & Needles before reading this book. They are both highly recommend! Tori: Everyone who has read Karina Halle’s Artist Trilogy has been clutching their pearls in a panic waiting on the release of Shooting Scars. Book one, Sins & Needles, left us literally hanging by our fingertips over a screaming chasm. Continue Reading
Review: The Closer by Rhonda Nelson
The Closer Rhonda Nelson Released: August 20, 2013 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by May Blurb: Current Status: To protect stunning jeweler and a priceless piece of…lingerie? Ranger Security has just assigned former ranger Griff Wicklow to protect a priceless diamond-encrusted bra. And while Griff has more experience removing bras than protecting them, his job is about to get even more complicated. Because temptation just walked in disguised as Jessalyn Rossi, the drop-dead Continue Reading