This week at Smexy…. A review – Painted Faces by L.H. Cosway (contemporary) A review - Sinner’s Gin by Rhys Ford (m/m contemporary) B review – Unforgivable by Joanna Chambers (historical) B review – Wild Burn by Edie Harris (historical) B- review –Kissing Kendall by Jennifer Shirk (contemporary) C review – Sacred Hearts by Dev Bentham (m/m contemporary) C review – The Impetuous Amazon by Sandy James (paranormal) C review – The Trouble With Being Wicked by Emma Locke (historical) On Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–January 18th
10. Seriously. The media has me convinced if I leave my house I’ll get the flu. My children get off the bus with their hot, sticky hands and I recoil in horror until I can properly bathe them in lysol and bleach. Am I overreacting? I THINK NOT 9. Nalini SIngh is giving away four copies of her upcoming anthology, Wild Invitation. It has four Psy-Changeling stories in it, two never before seen. You can read more about it HERE. Go HERE to enter the contest. And remember January 31 she is Continue Reading
Review: Kissing Kendall by Jennifer Shirk
Kissing Kendall by Jennifer Shirk December 7, 2012 Contemporary Romance Entangled Reviewed by Mandi Kendall lost her firefighter husband on the job two years ago, and just recently lost her job. Down and depressed, her two good friends decide it’s time to stir it up and get her out of the house. Kendall doesn’t have much motivation, staying at home and baking all day. Until her friends start to realize the cupcakes she makes are fabulous. They encourage her to get out and start Continue Reading
Review: The Trouble With Being Wicked by Emma Locke
The Trouble With Being Wicked by Emma Locke (The Naughty Girls #1) Historical Romance December 18, 2012 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I believe this is the debut for Emma Locke and with a cute cover and a cute blurb, I had to try it. At times this book was rather adorable, and at times this book was rather slow. I think overall this author has the potential to write a charming, sexy book. This one didn’t quite make it there for me though. Celeste Gray is a very well known Continue Reading
On My Radar This Week
So all of my friends have been telling me to read Reaper’s Property by Joanna Wylde. I have had recs that have said – “You must read. You’ll hate-read it. Hero is a complete douche, yet lovable too.” or “Hero’s name is Horse, you can guess why” I’ve heard if you like Sons of Anarchy or Motorcycle Man you will like this book. Why do we have weaknesses for the asshole (yet lovable) hero?? It’s on my kindle. I shall read soon… Goodreads l Kindle l Ellora’s Cave Blurb: Marie doesn’t need Continue Reading
Review: Painted Faces by L.H. Cosway
Painted Faces by L.H. Cosway Contemporary Romance December 16, 2012 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi “We all paint on a face to show the world,” Nicholas replies philosophically. “For some of us, that’s quite literal.” He takes a brief pause, “When you’re passionate about something, you don’t mind suffering a little discomfort.” I give him a wry glance. “Have you had to suffer for your passion?” He nods gently, his eyes roving over the crowds as they push by us. “More Continue Reading
Guest Author Joanna Chambers and Giveaway
Earlier today, May reviewed Unforgivable by Joanna Chambers. Joanna has stopped by to talk about forgiveness…. To err is human, to forgive, divine You may not be surprised to learn that my novel, Unforgivable, is about, amongst other things, forgiveness, so Alexander Pope’s famous quote, To err is human, to forgive divine, couldn’t be more apt. The quote comes from Pope’s Essay on Criticism (which despite its title is, in fact, a poem). But while Pope was talking about the qualities a critic Continue Reading
Review: Unforgivable by Joanna Chambers
Unforgivable by Joanna Chambers January 15, 2013 Historical Samhain Reviewed by May After a moment, she heard the soft click of the door as it opened and closed behind him. Even then, Rose did not give in to tears. Instead, she turned her misery to hate. She fantasized about how she could punish him. There were physical punishments, of course; throwing something at him would be satisfying, something large and hard. But physical pain wasn't good enough; she wanted to pay him back in Continue Reading
Review: Sacred Hearts by Dev Bentham
Sacred Hearts by Dev Bentham (Tarnished Souls #3) M/M Contemporary December 18, 2012 LooseID Reviewed by Mandi David Schwartz is devastated to discover his partner has not only started gambling again, but has wiped out their joint bank accounts in the process. This means that David has no money to keep his beloved restaurant open, and must close and sell of everything in it. Kicking his partner out of his life is only the beginning of what is ahead for David. He moves in with his Continue Reading
Review: Wild Burn by Edie Harris
Wild Burn by Edie Harris (Wild State #1) Historical Western January 15, 2013 Samhain Reviewed by Mandi This book grabbed me from page one as we meet gunslinger and rumored confederate turncoat Delaney Crawford and former nun turned school teacher Moira Tully. Even better, the book starts with Delaney accidentally shooting Moira in the ear. Delaney Crawford is known as the “Dog Man Killer,” killing Indians who threaten harm to settlers. He has killed a lot and has seen Continue Reading