The winners of the Take My Books Contest are: Set #1 – JenniferH Set #2 – EvelynS Set #3 – Mariann with Bell’s Book Bag Set #4 – Randi Set #5 – kara-karina Congrats. All winners have been emailed. We’ll do it again in July. Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–June 15th
10. I’m not going to fill up today’s top ten with Magic Mike pictures again. I swear. *shifty eyes* Of course, that means you miss the red band trailer where you see Channing’s butt. Or this picture of Channing’s butt. Or this one of Matt Bomer’s butt. Or these butts. I COULD DO A TOP TEN OF JUST BUTTS! But let’s keep it classy, folks. 9. I love Charlotte Stein’s voice. She wrote Sheltered, which is a contemporary I highly recommend. And Control, which is an erotic Continue Reading
Review: The Marrying Kind by Ken O’Neill
The Marrying Kind by Ken O’Neill M/M Romantic Fiction May 30, 2012 Bold Strokes Books Reviewed by Mandi I accepted this review request with a little trepidation. First of all, this is more a romantic fiction than the standard romances I read. The author described the book more as ‘chick-lit but with two gay men’ in his review request, so I was intrigued. He also said, “that if enough people read it my sweet little book might have an impact on the state of equality in this country.” Continue Reading
AAD Spotlight: Beth Williamson
Our AAD 2012 Spotlight continues with the scorching hot cowboy loving Beth Williamson. Beth Williamson, who also writes as Emma Lang, is an award-winning, bestselling author of both historical and contemporary romances. Her books range from sensual to scorching hot. She is a Career Achievement Award Nominee in Erotic Romance by Romantic Times Magazine, in both 2009 and 2010. Ms. Williamson has always been a dreamer, never able to escape her imagination. It led her to the craft of writing Continue Reading
Review: Last Stop by Lou Harper
Last Stop by Lou Harper M/M Romantic Suspense June 12, 2012 E-book Samhain Reviewed by Helyce Sam Mayne has very little excitement in his life and that is just the way he likes it. He runs a diner in a small Montana town and he’s pretty content with the easy going, quiet of the town. So he’s totally unprepared for Jay Colby, whose constant chatter and effervescent personality is like a bright ray of sunshine in a package that Sam just cannot resist. He knows it’s not a good idea Continue Reading
May’s Summer Recs
Over the next week or two, the Smexy Reviewers will be posting their picks for the best books to read this summer. May is here to kick it off. Looking for a tortured hero, a journalist trying to get her groove back, a psycho bent on revenge, and a whole lot of action? Cindy Gerard’s BOI series is romantic suspense at its finest – they are all good reads! I especially recommend the first: Show Now Mercy. It’s a book I still re-read now and then. Goodreads l Amazon l Continue Reading
Review: The Blacksmith’s Lover by Heather Massey
The Blacksmith’s Lover by Heather Massey June 1, 2012 Erotic Historical Romance Red Sage Publishing Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: They now began most days with an early-morning coupling. During those times, Sarah grew very fond of riding him. Because of his significant girth, sometimes it felt like she was mating with a giant. Favorite Quote #2: Sarah nodded as he undid his trousers. She never tired of seeing his erection rise to greet her. Scullery maid Sarah Bailey is on Continue Reading
Review: Tempting the Best Man by J. Lynn
Tempting The Best Man by J Lynn (Gamble Brothers #1) Contemporary Romance E book April 23, 2012 Entangled Publishing Reviewed by Tori Tempting The Best Man is a cute, albeit predictable, romantic novella about childhood friends whose attraction for one another is off the charts but miscommunication and a serious case of open mouth, insert foot from the hero has them fighting their way to their happily ever after. Madison (Maddie) has loved Chase Gamble ever since she discovered Continue Reading
Review: Castaway Dreams by Darlene Marshall
Castaway Dreams by Darlene Marshall Historical Romance May 6, 2012 Amber Quill Press Reviewed by Mandi “Alexander, if you feel this way every time you kiss me, it is going to be a long and uncomfortable voyage. There is no going back, not after last night! That sheep has already left the barn!” “Horse. That horse has left the barn, Daphne.” She grabbed him by the lapels of his coat. “This is no time to be discussing the habits of livestock! Kiss me!” So he did. Daphne Farnham Continue Reading
Review: Bleeding Out by Jes Battis
Bleeding Out (OSI Novel #5) by Jes Battis May 29, 2012 Urban Fantasy Ace Reviewed by Tori Occult Special Investigator Tess Corday has taken a leave of absence from OSI. An absence only granted if she continues to see the company shrink. Tess has had a rough ride the last few books. She has learned about her father, sister, and the secrets her mother has been keeping from her. She feels her family is starting to drift apart and wants to make sure they know she will always be there for Continue Reading