Wanderlust by Skye Warren Dark erotica April 14, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi “Not all those who wander are lost.” I kept coming back to those seven words as I read this story. I’ve read three Skye Warren books, and each one has disturbed me, made me cringe at times but yet gets me thinking. She is a good writer who pushes the dark boundaries. And I mean really, really pushes them. I ended Wanderlust with very confused feelings, which I was expecting. To be Continue Reading
Review: The Stolen Luck by Shawna Reppert
The Stolen Luck by Shawna Reppert May 6, 2013 M/M Fantasy Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi Lord James Dupree needs to preserve the vineyards his family owns and keep his mother and daughter safe from harm. Long ago, an elf lord gave his family a talisman as a symbol of friendship. This talisman brought good fortune to James and other noble families. But as time went on, the friendship was forgotten, but not the luck. Years ago, Jaime's family’s Luck was stolen when his father was Continue Reading
Review: Racing for the Sun by Amy Lane
Racing for the Sun by Amy Lane M/M Contemporary Romance April 26, 2013 Dreamspinner Press Reviewed by Helyce In Racing for the Sun, we are pulled into the lives of Ace and Sonny who meet when Sonny joins the army and is placed under Ace’s command. Ace sees something in Sonny that calls to him and he finds himself wanting to watch out for him and take care of him. Ace learns that Sonny is a great mechanic and that coupled with Ace’s love of street racing is the genesis of a dream Continue Reading
Review: Rocky Mountain Rebel by Vivian Arend
Rocky Mountain Rebel by Vivian Arend (Six Pack Ranch #5) May 21, 2013 Contemporary Romance Samhain Reviewed by Helyce Vicki Hansol has lived her whole life under the town’s scrutiny. Her mother and sister have terrible reputations and the assumption is that Vicki must be the same way. But it’s not true at all. She wants nothing more than to get out of town and have a life away from the rumors. When a job opportunity arises that will give her that chance, she wants nothing more to Continue Reading
Take My Books–May!
Y’all know the drill. Here we go. SET #1 Game On by Tracy Solheim Taken by a Vampire by Joey W Hill Ours to Love by Shayla Black The Edge of NEver by KA Redmerski SET #2 (AKA – if you are in distress, take off your clothes!) Midnight Secrets by Ella Grace Headed for Trouble by Suzanne Brockmann Sworn to Protect by Jo Davis Deadly Intentions by Candice Poarch SET #3 Time Thief by Katie MacAlister The Cursed by Alyssa Day Nightbound by Lynn Continue Reading
Review: The Marrying Season by Candace Camp
The Marrying Season by Candace Camp (Legend of St Dwynwen #3) April 23, 2013 Historical Romance Pocket Reviewed by May Favorite quote: Genevieve dropped onto the chair, air rushing out of her. She felt shaken, on uncertain ground. Myles her brother’s best friend was not necessarily the same man as Myles her husband, and she was not quite sure how to deal with him. What to say. What to think. Genevieve Stafford has long been engaged to a man she barely tolerates, but she is Continue Reading
Review: Hot Blooded by Amanda Carlson
Hot Blooded (Jessica McClain #2) by Amanda Carlson Urban Fantasy April 23, 2013 Orbit Reviewed by Tori It hasn't been the best week for Jessica McClain. Her mate has been kidnapped by a Goddess hell-bent on revenge --- but Jessica is playing for keeps. Because she's the only female werewolf in town...it comes with its own set of rules...and powers. Aided by two vamps, two loyal Pack members, and one very reluctant human, Jessica must rescue her man while coming to terms with what being Continue Reading
Winners!
The winners of The Rebound Girl by Tamara Morgan are: Celine Paula Congrats! Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap Up
This week at Smexy…. B+ review – True by Erin McCarthy (New Adult) B review – Plus One by Brighton Walsh (contemporary novella) B review – Of Shadow Born by Dianne Sylvan (UF) B review – Plastic Hearts by Lisa De Jong (New Adult) C review – The Laird’s Forbidden Lover by Amelia Gormley (M/M) C review – Son of a Preacher Man by Arianna Hart (contemporary) C review – Nightbound by Lynn Viehl (Paranormal) D review – Undeclared by Jen Frederick (New Adult) Feature: Her Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–May 17th
10. Game of Thrones Fans – SUMMER IS COMING. *giggle* 9. Can we all do a little squeeee?? Marked by Lauren Dane, Vivian Arend and Kit Rocha – together in one book? It’s not coming until Feb 2014, but we can make it, right? Go HERE for the blurbs. 8. Chloe Neill has posted the FIRST chapter of Biting Bad. She also has a contest to win a signed arc. Go HERE for all the deets. 7. Tomorrow (Saturday May 18th) is the Frederick Book Festival. Those local to MD, PA, VA etc should come check Continue Reading