There Is No Light In Darkness by Claire Contreras New Adult January 10, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Blake Brannon’s life became a cruel mixture of lies and half truths when her parents were murdered and she was kidnapped as a young child. Now in college, she seeks to discover what really happened that fateful night. Who took her and why? Her friends and lover try to help her in her search, though she seeks to push them away in fear that they will suffer for her asking Continue Reading
Review: The Problem with Seduction by Emma Locke
The Problem with Seduction by Emma Locke (The Naughty Girls Series #2) February 13, 2013 Historical Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Elizabeth is a wealthy former courtesan who has an infant son. She was mistress to Captain Nicholas Finn who is the father of the baby. The problem is, Finn demands the baby come live with him and his wife, leaving Elizabeth devastated. So she comes up with a plan. Lord Constantine Alexander is a penniless fourth son in a family that can Continue Reading
Review: Velocity by Amelia C. Gormley
Velocity by Amelia C. Gormley (Impulse #3) Released: March 2, 2013 M/M Contemporary Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I’m very pleased at this last installment in the Impulse trilogy, which follows the shy, handyman Derrick, and his accountant lover, Gavin. When these two first met in book one, they couldn’t have been more different. Derrick had been celibate for ten years, gay but never having been with a man. He was a shy, awkward loner. Gavin was coming out of a controlling, Continue Reading
Author Eden Winters: Series, Anyone? (Giveaway)
We are happy to have Eden Winters visiting Smexy today. Her second book in her m/m romantic suspense series, Collusion, just released. I’ve known some writers who know in advance that they’re going to write six serialized books. They outline, they plan, and then they write. I’ve never written a series. “What?” you say? Goodreads clearly shows that I have several series available: The Angel of 13th Street, The Match Before Christmas, and the Diversion series. And yet… I’ve never written a Continue Reading
Review: When She Said I Do by Celeste Bradley
When She Said I Do (Worthington #1) by Celeste Bradley Historical Romance January 29, 2013 St Martins Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I exist here in this moment. I exist for her.“ I love retellings of the classic fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast. Especially when we are presented with such a deliciously naughty beast and a curious heroine who is more than able to tame him. Miss Calliope Worthington is travelling with her parents and brother when their carriage overturns Continue Reading
Winners!
The winners of The Taken by Alma Katsu are: Eileen Jen Congrats! Winners have been emailed. Thanks to Alma for hosting the giveaway. Continue Reading
Review: What’s a Witch to Do? by Jennifer Harlow
What’s a Witch To Do? By Jennifer Harlow Paranormal Romance March 8, 2013 Midnight Ink Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I like my men brainy and cultured, which are not qualities prevalent in the men of Goodnight. One of the many reasons I haven’t been on a date in years. That and I’m related to a large portion of the male population.“ Mona McGregor may never have wanted to be the High Priestess but she takes her responsibilities very serious. With raising her two nieces, running Continue Reading
Review: Along Came Trouble by Ruthie Knox
Along Came Trouble by Ruthie Knox (Camelot #2) Contemporary Romance Releases: March 11, 2013 Loveswept Reviewed by Mandi I’m a big Ruthie Knox fan, and was anticipating this book as it’s her first full length. Her writing style again impressed me as she writes very smart, witty, sexy characters. I do have complaint about this one though, which I’ll get to in a minute. Ellen lives in her peaceful hometown of Camelot, Ohio, except the peaceful part has gone out the window. Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday–Velocity by Amelia C. Gormley
I’ve read and enjoyed the first two books in this series which follows Derrick, who is a handyman and starts off as a shy, loner. He meets Gavin, an accountant whom he falls for. You can read my reviews for the first two books here and here. I recommend reading this series in order. Ice clinked in a pair of glasses, floating in the golden-brown liquid, as he toed open the door to the bathroom. He smiled at the sight of Gavin reclining in the tub, eyes drifting shut. “Want a drink?” Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap Up
This week at Smexy... B+ review – Frost Burned by Patrica Briggs (urban fantasy) B+ review – The Best Man by Kristen Higgins (contemporary romance) B+ review-Slashback by Rob Thurman (urban fantasy) B review – Immortal Ever After by Lyndsey Sands (paranormal romance) B- review- Demon Hunting in a Dive Bar by Lexi George (paranormal romance) B- review-A Week In Winter by Maeve Binchy (contemporary fiction) C review – High Risk by Vivian Arend (contemporary romance) C review- Thrown By A Continue Reading