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
Review: Sinner’s Gin by Rhys Ford
Sinner’s Gin by Rhys Ford M/M Romantic Suspense December 24, 2012 Dreamspinner Press Reviewed by Helyce NOTE: if sexual abuse is a trigger for you, this may not be the story for you. It is not explicit, but shown in the form of photos and flashback memories. Miki St. John has checked out from the world. Following a horrific car accident he is the only surviving member of the band Sinner’s Gin. Now, he lives his reclusive lifestyle in the remodeled warehouse he owns. He keeps to Continue Reading
Review: The Impetuous Amazon by Sandy James
The Impetuous Amazon by Sandy James (Alliance of the Amazons #2) Paranormal Romance January 14, 2013 Carina Press Megan Feurer is an Amazon, a warrior woman whose job is to kill threats to humanity, including revenants, zombie like creatures that come out at night to hunt. Megan’s gift is fire, and as a fire elemental she is pretty strong. She is also quick tempered and doesn’t quite have the full extent of her power under control. So she is often walking around with sparks flying Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday and Giveaway
Edited to add: The winners of Escorted are: Jodi and Ann. You both have been emailed. Congrats! I like to call this book my guilty pleasure crack book. I really liked this book. I like Ander and there are moments where I got all melty and swooned. I pretty much read this book in one sitting, as I could not put it down. The story is a really good one, and I enjoyed the journey the hero and heroine go on. But but but…the heroine annoyed me at times. The hero’s lips twitched Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy…. A- review – A Kiss for Midwinter by Courtney Milan (historical novella) B review – Bayou Heat by Alexandra Ivy and Laura Wright (pnr novella) B review – The Edge of Never by JA Redmerski (New Adult) B- review – Sealed with a Curse by Cecy Robson (urban fantasy) B- review – Perfect Fit by Carly Phillips (contemporary) B- review – Dead in LA by Lou Harper (m/m pnr novella) C+ review – The Other Side of Us by Sarah Mayberry (contemporary) C+ review – Marked by Odin by Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–January 11th
10. Top Ten is back. Happy belated New Year to everyone. We will be keeping it as classy as always in 2013. 9. Samantha Young has announced that On Dublin Street #2 will be titled, Down London Road and set to come out May 7th. The blurb from Goodreads: It has always been up to Johanna to care for her family, particularly her younger brother, Cole. With an absent father and a useless mother, she’s been making decisions based on what’s best for Cole for as long as she can remember. She even Continue Reading