Possession by J.R. Ward, book five in her Fallen Angels series hits shelves October first. To get everyone ready for this release, Penguin has offered to giveaway five print copies of book one, Covet. Redemption isn't a word Jim Heron knows much about-his specialty is revenge, and to him, sin is all relative. But everything changes when he becomes a fallen angel and is charged with saving the souls of seven people from the seven deadly sins. And failure is not an option. Vin DiPietro long Continue Reading
Review: Second Chance At Happiness by Heather Lire
Second Chance At Happiness (Holiday, Vermont, #2) by Heather Lire Romance Contemporary August 1, 2013 Desert Breeze Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “When I imagine myself as an old woman sitting in my chair, the person I want by my side is you.” When Colin MacCaffe's personal life comes crashing down around him, he leaves the big city behind for a fresh start in the small town of Holiday Vermont. As the Deputy Chief of Police he spends his time making sure the town he's Continue Reading
Review: Junk by Josephine Myles
Junk by Josephine Myles M/M Contemporary August 27, 2013 Samhain Reviewed by Helyce At age 17, Jasper Richardson gave up on his dream of going away to college to do the right thing and stay home to care for his ailing mother. After her death, he could have gone away, but events of his experience and the emotional burdens he now carried hindered him from moving forward. He began to bury himself within the walls of his home, bringing home everything from books to newspapers that he Continue Reading
Review: The Striker’s Chance by Rebecca Crowley
The Striker’s Chance by Rebecca Crowley Released: September 2, 2012 Contemporary Romance Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi I like sports romances and this is the first I have read of a soccer hero. Once I realized the hero could be David Beckham in my fantasy world, I was sold *wink* Kepler de Klerk is from South Africa and became famous in England with his amazing soccer skills. He was not only labeled an elite athlete, but also a playboy. One night while driving on icy roads, he Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: High risk rescuer, Devon LeBlanc. He enjoys dangerous mountain climbs, water rescues, and doing naughty things in pools. Heroine: Alisha. Also a rescuer. She enjoys showing the boys just how tough she is. “I promise I don’t consider you a toy, but I do want to play with you.” Her eyes widened, and that pink tongue of hers snuck over her bottom lip. He stood on the bench of the hot tub, not hiding his hard-on as he paced the perimeter toward her. “I want kisses, and tastes Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… A review – The Protected by Shiloh Walker (romantic suspense) A review – Uncommon Passion by Anne Calhoun (erotic) B review – Lost to the Desert Warrior by Sarah Morgan (contemporary) B review – The Dimple of Doom by Lucy Woodhull (contemporary) C+ review – True Spies by Shana Galen (historical) C+ review – What Happens Between Friends by Beth Andrews (contemp) C review – The Hero by Robyn Carr (contemporary) C review – Vengeance Born by Amanda Bonilla Continue Reading
Take My Books–September!
Here we go… SET #1 High Passion by Vivian Arend Uncommon Passion by Anne Calhoun No Reservations by Stephanie Julian When I’m With You (the complete novel) by Beth Kery SET #2 Dark Lycan by Christine Feehan Heart of Venom by Jennifer Estep The Five Deaths of Roxanne Love by Erin Quinn The Art of Stealing Time by Katie MacAlister SET #3 I Married the Duke by Katharine Ashe Night’s Mistress by Amanda Ashley The Ruin of a Rogue by Miranda Continue Reading
Review: The Dimple of Doom by Lucy Woodhull
The Dimple of Doom by Lucy Woodhull (Samantha Lytton #1) Released: August 2, 2013 Contemporary Romance Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: Usually food was my number one passion, but this man was locked in a dead heat with fried chicken. It’s rare that a book really makes me laugh out loud. I remember laughing really hard at the start of Nice Girls Don’t Fangs by Molly Harper. I laughed while I read Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson. There are many times authors tell me their books Continue Reading
Review: Uncommon Passion by Anne Calhoun
Uncommon Passion by Anne Calhoun Released: September 3, 2013 Erotic Contemporary Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “What is this?” she asked. She wanted to rub up against him. She wanted to see him, touch his bare skin. She wanted… He gave a low laugh she felt rumble in his chest as much as heard in her ears. “Chemistry,” he said, and lifted his head to look at her. “This is some kind of wicked chemistry.” This is a book about a woman who wants to feel and a Continue Reading
Guest Author Megan Hart and Giveaway
Megan Hart has a new release, Tear You Apart and she is here to talk a bit about it today. Not Fade Away by Megan Hart We always know the moment we meet our one true love, don’t we? Your eyes meet. Your hearts beat. An angel chorus sings and you float toward each other on a glittering rainbow, and you live together forever and ever. Happily Ever After. That’s the only way to judge what true love is, right? Or sometimes, you just turn around. “I put one hand on the concrete wall, next to the Continue Reading