Rogues by Ava March (Brook Street #3) Historical M/M Romance May 7, 2012 Novella Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi Linus Radcliffe and Robert Anderson have been best friends for twenty years. They have built up quite the reputation in London as being rogues. Women flock to them, and they often use and lose them as quick as they can. They don’t mind this reputation, because behind closed doors, they both enjoy each other’s intimate company and living next door to each other makes this Continue Reading
Review: In The Company of Witches by Joey W. Hill
In the Company of Witches by Joey W. Hill (Arcane Shot #2) May 1, 2012 Paranormal Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi In the company of witches is book two in Joey Hill’s Arcane Shot series (although it can be read as a stand alone). In book one, we meet Mikhael, the very dark and dominant Dark Guardian who tends to Ruby’s (heroine from book one) sexual needs until the hero comes along and pushes Mikhael out of the picture. From the brief glimpse we get of him, I was so intrigued to see how Continue Reading
Review: Heart of Brass by Kate Cross
Heart Of Brass (Clockwork Agents #1) by Kate Cross PNR/Steampunk May 1, 2012 Signet Eclipse Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “She drove him to distraction, frustrated him, amazed him, and made him what to do better.“ Arden Grey, Countess Huntley, has everything a woman of the 19th century could want. Wealth, status, and independence. Everything except her husband. The Earl of Huntley disappeared seven years ago while on a mission for a secret government agency called the Wardens. Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Clay Walker. Architect extraordinaire, looks good without a shirt on, likes to say the word, ‘darlin.’ Heroine: Lacey Armstrong. Single mom who has a dream to build a resort. Has dirty thoughts about the younger architect who won’t leave her alone. “Clay…” She could barely speak, her legs and arms splayed against the wall, her fingers digging in so hard she could peel the paint. “Kiss me there.” “I plan on it.” He used one finger to tug the silk away from her, inhaling Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This is what we talked about at Smexy this week: A review – The Siren by Tiffany Reisz A review – Sunrise Point by Robyn Carr B+ review – Karma by Carly Phillips B review – Rough Ride by Keri Ford B review – Bound to Me by Jocelynn Drake B review - Wicked Burn by Beth Kery B review – Coveted by Shawntelle Madison B- review – College Boys Daisy Harris B- review – Under Fire by Catherine Mann C+ review – Demonically Tempted by Stacey Kennedy C+ review Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–May 11th
10. Today’s Top Ten is brought to you by David ‘Gander.’ (I make myself snort, it’s true) 9. If you haven’t seen it yet, Kresley Cole released her cover for Shadow’s Claim. This will be the first book in her Dacian series (a spin off of her current Immortals After Dark series.) We meet the Dacians briefly in Lothaire. Damn, I like this cover. We have rain, a clawed up shirt, a sword, destruction in the background. Bring. It. On. From Cole’s Facebook Page: Trehan (the master Continue Reading
Review: Coveted by Shawntelle Madison
Coveted by Shawntelle Madison (Coveted #1) April 24, 2012 Urban Fantasy Random House Reviewed by May Favorite quote: “Your little friends? Do you have an ornament vibrator in there? Now that would give me a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.” Five years ago, after her boyfriend left her, Nat had a major breakdown and her already shaky grasp on her issues crumbled. Now Natalya Stravinsky is an outcast from her pack and family. She’s a timid werewolf who always wears the Continue Reading
Review: Until I Die by Amy Plum
Until I Die (Revenants #2) By Amy Plum YA Paranormal Romance May 8, 2012 HarperCollins Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I closed my eyes and wished nothing would ever change. That time would stop and we could stay like this forever.“ Until I Die is the second book in Ms. Plum’s luscious mythological world of revenants. Romantic and intriguing, this YA continues to capture the youthful voice of her characters without miring it down with over affected emo prose and the Continue Reading
Review: Demonically Tempted by Stacey Kennedy
Demonically Tempted (Frostbite #2) by Stacey Kennedy Paranormal Romance April 13, 2012 Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “ Remember, you choose your life. Don’t let others tell you what is right. And don’t forget that voice of yours. “ Tess Jennings, medium extraordinaire, is back and getting into even more trouble when she joins the Memphis police department as a “consultant.” Still seeing ghosts and in love with the hunky, formerly living, police officer Kipp McGowen, Tess finds Continue Reading
Review: Under Fire by Catherine Mann
Under Fire Catherine Mann (Elite Force #3) Romantic Suspense May 1, 2012 Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “I’ve never heard a man admit to being afraid.” Liam pressed a lingering kiss onto her shoulder. “Then you’ve never heard a man be honest.” Liam McCabe met Rachel Flores in the Bahamas, as both worked tirelessly to rescue survivors in the aftermath of a major earthquake. He is a three-time divorced pararescueman (and the commander of his unit). She trains dogs for Continue Reading