His Very Own Girl by Carrie Lofty Historical Romance Released: September 4, 2012 Pocket Reviewed by May “You got a girl, Doc?” Joe stared down at the white gauze he held. Tying a field dressing had become an impossible puzzle as three words echoed in his head: Lulu loves me. “Yes sir, I believe I do.” Joe is an American fresh out of training as a medic, and a lowly Private First Class. Lulu is an English pilot – and a woman with ambitions and a clear agenda. When the two meet Continue Reading
Review: Not Proper Enough by Carolyn Jewel
Not Proper Enough by Carolyn Jewel (Seducing the Scoundrels #2) Historical Romance Released: September 4, 2012 Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “I don’t like you,” she whispered. “Not even a little.” “I know.” He lowered his head to hers, and he thought, To hell with decency. And to bloody hell with caution, “Isn’t it delicious this way?” I’m a huge fan of Carolyn Jewel’s historicals. Last year I read Not Wicked Enough and I loved it, so when Not Proper Continue Reading
Review: When Lightning Strikes by Brenda Novak
When Lightning Strikes by Brenda Novak (Whiskey Creek Trilogy #1) Romantic Contemporary August 28, 2012 Mira Reviewed by Tori PR firm owner Gail DeMarco finds herself in hot water when her A list client retaliates against some bad PR she gave him and as a result, Gail has been dropped by her other clients. With her business going downhill quick, Gail has to swallow her pride and convince Simon to call a truce and to take her back. Hollywood bad boy, Simon O’Neal only wants one Continue Reading
Labor Day Giveaway
Happy Labor Day – I hope you are all relaxing and enjoying the end of summer. Tomorrow, Debra Webb’s third book in her Faces of Evil series releases: Agent Jess Harris is back in another thrilling installment of Debra Webb's Faces of Evil series. Jess is ready to start the next chapter in her life as the new deputy chief of Birmingham's major crimes division. But with her first love, Chief of Police Dan Burnett, acting as her new boss, it looks like Jess won't be able to put the past behind Continue Reading
Review: Midnight Scandals Anthology
Midnight Scandals Anthology Historical Romance Released: August 28, 2012 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi One Starlit Night by Carolyn Jewel Viscount Northword or Crispin is back home after ten years. Much has changed, especially his relationship with his childhood friend and lover, Portia Temple. Years and years ago, they fell in love, but they had some dark days together, as often young people do, and had a bad break. Crispin went on to leave and marry someone else, while Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Julio. Very dominant wolf. Carries around guilt and never has time to slow down. Heroine: Sera. Submissive coyote and fully embraces it. Has an abusive ex-husband, that is still in the picture. This makes Julio cranky. “Dirty.” They rolled, and she landed on top of him. “Why don’t you be in charge for a while?” Sera laughed and shoved her hands under his shirt, pushing it up. “You think I don’t know the difference between being on top and being in charge?” “Show me you do.” Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy….. A review – The Ugly Duchess by Eloisa James (historical) B review – Feeling Hot by Elle Kennedy (erotic contemporary) B- review – The Lady is a Vamp by Lynsay Sands (paranormal) C+ review – I Own the Dawn by ML Buchman (military) C+ review – Love, Hypothetically by Anne Tenino (contemp m/m) C review – Close Enough to Touch by Victoria Dahl (contemporary) C review – Soldier’s Last Stand by Cindy Dees (romantic suspense) C review – Skybound by Aleksandr Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–August 31
10. Do you hear that sound? That is the glorious sound of my children in school. They’ve already brought home sore throat germs but that’s okay! *pours more whiskey* 9. One of my favorite books is Tigers and Devils by Sean Kennedy. It’s just adorable and romantic and I lurve it so. I somehow missed two things – first of all, Tigers and Devils is being rereleased today with a few slight changes and a slightly revised ending (read more at his blog) AND!!! Sean Kennedy is writing a Continue Reading
Review: Love, Hypothetically by Anne Tenino
Love, Hypothetically by Anne Tenino Released: August 27, 2012 M/M Contemporary Romance (Novella) Riptide Publishing Reviewed by Mandi Paul and Trevor had a secret relationship together in high school. Paul considered himself in love, although they never really talked about their feelings much. Trevor was a big time baseball player, with a pretend girlfriend. Although he had the hots for Paul, he never wanted to reciprocate oral sex or do anything “too gay.” One day while Continue Reading
Review: I Own the Dawn by M.L Buchman
I Own the Dawn by M.L. Buchman (Nightstalkers #2) Released: August 1, 2012 Military Romance Sourcebooks Reviewed by Mandi Last year I read and thoroughly enjoyed M.L. Buchman’s debut book The Night is Mine. (currently $1.79) It was very over the top, but so engaging and I enjoyed both the hero and the heroine. I still enjoy his writing style in I Own the Dawn, but it didn’t quite capture me as much this time. Kee Smith survived a very rough childhood of living on the streets Continue Reading