By Design by Jayne Denker May 16, 2013 Contemporary Romance Kensington Reviewed by Mandi Emmie is a talented interior designer who works for a man who disrespects her and treats her like a secretary rather than an associate. But Emmie doesn’t have a lot of options in her small town, so she goes to work and deals with it. She finds herself spending a lot of time with her best friend Trish, drinking away her woes. She is in a rut with her life, with a loser boyfriend and a dad Continue Reading
Review: The Look of Love by Bella Andre and Giveaway!
The Look of Love by Bella Andre (The Sullivans #1) Contemporary Romance Rerelease: May 28, 2013 Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi The self published Sullivan series has been out for some time now and I’ve heard a lot of talk about it. It is now being published through Harlequin and I received an arc in the mail so I thought I’d give it a shot. Photographer Chase Sullivan has five brothers and two sisters. He lost his dad at the age of 10, and their model mother raised them all into Continue Reading
Review: Never a Hero by Marie Sexton
Never A Hero by Marie Sexton (Tucker Springs #5) May 13, 2013 Contemporary M/M Riptide Publishing Reviewed by Helyce Everyone deserves a hero. Owen Meade is desperately in need of a hero. Raised by a mother who made him ashamed of his stutter, his sexual orientation, and his congenitally amputated arm, Owen lives like a hermit in his Tucker Springs apartment. But then hunky veterinarian Nick Reynolds moves in downstairs. Nick is sexy and confident, and makes Owen comfortable Continue Reading
Lucky Harbor Giveaway!
Today is release day for Jill Shalvis’s newest Lucky Harbor book, It Had to be You. I read and it is really cute! I’ll be posting the review and Jill will visit on Friday. But to celebrate release day today, Jill is offering five random commenters a chance to win any previous Lucky Harbor book (winner’s choice). So if you are new to this series, now is your chance to check it out. It is one of my favorite contemporary series. Up for grabs (Click on the image for book details): Continue Reading
Review: The Sweet Spot by Laura Drake
The Sweet Spot by Laura Drake Contemporary Romance May 28, 2013 Forever Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Nepotism isn’t a good idea when your family tree doesn’t branch.” Charla Rae Denny and James (JB) Denny had the perfect marriage. Charla kept the homefires burning while JB competed in championship bull riding competitions. When their son dies in a tragic accident, their world crashes and they drift apart, each consumed with their grief. Charla wakes up to find herself divorced Continue Reading
Review: Once Upon a Tower by Eloisa James
Once Upon a Tower by Eloisa James (Fairy Tales #5) May 28, 2013 Historical Avon Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: One didn’t haggle when it came to a wife. That would be most ill-bred. Edie has always known that she would marry well, that she would accept whatever marriage her father set up for her. The night of her debut ball she is quite ill, and thus spends the evening nearly silent, being far more demure and amiable than she normally is. Gowan, a Scottish duke, is instantly smitten Continue Reading
Review: Leopard’s Prey by Christine Feehan
Leopard’s Prey (Leopard People #6) by Christine Feehan Paranormal Romance May 28, 2013 Jove Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “For your information, lookin’ good and relyin’ on your charm only carries you so far.” Remy Boudreaux, a leopard shapeshifter and New Orleans police homicide detective has his hands full when a series of horrific murders bring up memories of a killer from the past. Is this a copycat or has a serial killer begun hunting the bayou once again? Add in the fact that it Continue Reading
Review: His Risk to Take by Tessa Bailey
His Risk to Take by Tessa Bailey (Line of Duty #2) May 13, 2013 Erotic Contemporary Entangled Publishing Reviewed by Mandi After reading and enjoying Protecting What’s His, I was eager to try another book from this author. Tessa Bailey gives us another dirty talking hero in this novella, although the suspense didn’t work quite as well for me. After losing his partner on the job, homicide detective Troy Bennett transfers out of Chicago to start working for the NYPD. Troy is at a Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Ty Walker. Has been in prison for five years for a crime he didn’t commit. Huge guy, barely speaks. He is all rumbly and alpha and hot. He likes to call Lexie, “mama.” Heroine: Lexie Berry. The day she picks up Ty out of prison is the very first time she meets him. The next day he gives her $50,000 to marry him in Vegas. Holla! She is very silly and goofy. I loved her. Note: This is my favorite scene in the book. It’s not necessarily an erotic scene, but it’s sexy and pure romance. Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-UP
This week at Smexy…. A review – Any Duchess Will Do by Tessa Dare (historical) B+ review – Rocky Mountain Rebel by Vivian Arend (contemporary) B review – Blood Trade by Faith Hunter (urban fantasy) B- review – Driven by K. Bromberg (contemporary) C+ review – Hot Blooded by Amanda Carlson (urban fantasy) C+ review – Blood of Isis by Elizabeth Otto (paranormal) C review – Racing for the Sun by Amy Lane (m/m contemporary) C review – Wanderlust by Skye Warren (contemporary) Continue Reading