Caleb by Emma Lang (Circle Eight #3) Western Historical Romance February 6, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Helyce Caleb Graham didn’t want to be a rancher. Not after he’d met Brody Armstrong, the Texas Ranger assigned to the case when his parents were killed and his youngest brother Benjamin was kidnapped. Now, five years later, that’s exactly what he is, a Texas Ranger. He rarely gets home to the Circle Eight. Though he misses his family, all they do is grumble about how he never Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday–Collide by Juliana Stone
Hero: Shane Gallagher. Ex-con. Artist. Moves back to his hometown to start rebuilding his life. He is cranky and full of sexual frustration. Heroine: Bobbi-Jo Barker. Used to date Shane, until they hurt each other so much they had to push each other away. Leaves her fiance at the alter and ends up drunk in a bar with Shane. Shane frowns at this (did I mention he is cranky?). Their deep, hidden love for each other will be too much ignore. “It’s your turn,” she whispered as Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy…. B review – Soulbound by Tessa Adams (urban fantasy) B review – Wildcat by Cheryl Brooks (PNR) B review – Sold to the Enemy by Sarah Morgan (contemporary) C+ review – Seduced by the Gladiator by Lauren Hawkeye (erotic historical) C+ review – One Good Earl Deserves Another by Sarah MacLean (historical) C+ review – Going Under by Lauren Dane (PNR) D review – Pack of Lies by Sara Dailey and Staci Weber (YA PNR) DNF/F Review – Rush by Maya Banks (erotic Continue Reading
Winners!
The winner of Anything For You and Because of You by Jessica Scott is: JenM The winner of the Take My Books contest are: Set #1 – JessS Set #2 – Sherry Set #3 – Bee Set #4 – Dawn L. Martin Set #5 – Chris Bails Congrats! Emails have been sent. We’ll do it again in March. Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–February 8th
10. I’m completely obsessed with the Lizzie Bennett Diary videos. Beyond obsessed. Unfamiliar? They are a modern adaption of Pride & Prejudice told in Vlog style. Completely adorable and they capture the book so well. Darcy and his awkward flirting makes me die swooning. There are currently 86 episodes and each one is 3-4 minutes long. We are getting towards the end, as Wickham and Lydia’s drama is now unfolding. *bites lip* This above gif make me smile so much. Yes Darcy – Continue Reading
Review: Going Under by Lauren Dane
Going Under by Lauren Dane (Bound by Magick #3) February 5, 2013 Paranormal Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi I recently discovered this series and read the first two books and really enjoyed them. Lauren Dane has created a really nice paranormal world mostly filled with witches, but other supernaturals as well. While each book features a new hero and heroine, the world has been building up the past two books. This book really dives into what would happen if witches were Continue Reading
Review: Sold to the Enemy by Sarah Morgan
Sold to the Enemy by Sarah Morgan January 22, 2013 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi From the outside looking in, Selene Antaxos appears to have the perfect life. Rich, lives on an island with a wealthy father, many think she is living the dream. But inside this dream is a scary reality. Her father is extremely over-protective and controlling. To the point that Selene and her mother are never allowed to leave the house (except for approved public appearances). Continue Reading
Romancing the Novel
By May. Text from May to Mandi: Romancing the Stone is on TV! YAY! Hey – do you think I can manage to write an article about it and relate it to romance novels somehow? If Romancing the Stone comes on TV as I flick through channels you can bet I will be watching it. It is cheesy, old, and downright silly. But most importantly, it totally works. The quiet romance writer meets bad boy while trying to save her sister from men in Columbia comedy/action/romance is well, a classic! Seeing as how Continue Reading
Review: Wildcat by Cheryl Brooks
Wildcat by Cheryl Brooks (Cat Star Chronicles #9) Paranormal Romance February 5, 2013 Sourcebooks Reviewed by Helyce Sara Shield has taken charge of her life. She’s moved to Terra Minor, a relatively safe planet, where she runs her horse training and breeding service. When one of the prized stallions that she owns escapes, she has no choice but to head over to the neighboring property owned by Jerden Morokovitz to try and retrieve him. When she arrives at Jerden’s place, Sarah is Continue Reading
Review: Soulbound by Tessa Adams
Soulbound (Lone Star Witch #1) by Tessa Adams Urban Fantasy February 5, 2013 Signet Eclipse Reviewed by Tori As the seventh daughter of a seventh daughter—and a member of Ipswitch’s Royal family—Xandra Morgan should be a witch of incredible power. But things don’t always turn out like you expect… Born in a world of magic that which she seems to possess none of, Xandra Morgan has accepted this and gone on with her life. Her family however, considered royalty in the mage world, Continue Reading