I’ve got your Number by Sophia Kinsella Contemporary Romance February 14, 2012 Hardcover Reviewed by May What happens when you lose your priceless heirloom emerald engagement ring, have your phone stolen, and see a phone in a garbage can? Poppy decides its fair game, and takes possession of the phone and works on keeping her life in order. She quickly discovers that the phone was tossed as an assistant quit her job and walked out of a conference. I’ve got more Continue Reading
Need a Date for Valentine’s Day? How About a Date with the Undead?
Dating The Undead is a delightful, hilarious, tongue in cheek guide for LG’s (living girls) wanting to find an immortal of their dreams. Oh, and what delicious immortals they are. Written by the queens of PNR alpha boys, Gena Showalter and Jill Monroe, their trademark humor and zaniness is stamped on each page. Set up in a style similar to Cosmo magazine, you are offered everything from advice to recipes. Ads for products ranging from Jimmy Chews to Coffin Klein keep the giggles rolling in as Continue Reading
Review: Her Husband’s Harlot by Grace Callaway
Her Husband’s Harlot by Grace Callaway (Mayhem in Mayfair #1) Historical Romance December 2011 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I’m making an effort this year to read more self published books by authors I’m unfamiliar with. When this book came through my review requests, the blurb intrigued me. A wife disguises herself as her husband’s harlot? I had to know why. This books opens with Lady Helena Harteford and her husband the Marquess of Harteford, or Nicholas married for one month. Continue Reading
Review: Inked Magic by Jory Strong
Inked Magic by Jory Strong Paranormal Erotic Romance February 7, 2012 Trade Paperback Berkley Heat Reviewed by Helyce Favorite Quote: “The purr in his voice was like the hot, wet lap of a tongue over sensitive flesh, a promise he was good for a lot of things. “I bet you are,” she said, wondering again which she’d regret more, giving in to desire, or resisting it.” Back Blurb: Skin doesn't lie to her. It was her gift, sometimes her curse. To feel what others felt. To see the Continue Reading
Interview with Heather Snow and Giveaway
We are happy to have debut author Heather Snow at Smexy today! Who is Heather Snow? Give us the low down. Well, I’m a historical romance author with a chemistry degree who discovered I preferred creating chemistry on the page, rather than in the lab! I’m also a wife and mom of two boys, known affectionately on the web as The Heir and The Spare. This is, of course, some historical romance author humor, and not an actual reflection on how we view our children ;). The boys are 3 ½ years old, and Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
This week, the smexiest book I read was Dirty by Megan Hart. She writes amazing sex scenes.Well, she writes amazing scenes, period. I’ll give you a snippet of Dan and Elle on the dance floor, the second time they ever meet. The crowd had become one body moving to the music’s sensual beat. One entity with us in the center of it, pressed so close I could no longer be certain where I ended and he began. His hand slid up to embrace my breast through my blouse. I blinked and saw nothing Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
Here is what we talked about at Smexy this week: A- Review – Not Wicked Enough by Carolyn Jewel B Review – Tangled by Erica O’Rourke B Review - My Wicked Little Lies by Victoria Alexander B- Review – Princess Charming by Nicole Jordan C+ Review – An Affair With Mr. Kennedy by Jillian Stone C+ Review – Kismet by Monica Burns C Review – Breakaway by Deirdre Martin C Review – Blood and Bullets by James R. Tuck C- Reivew – Next of Kin by Sharon Sala DNF Review – Continue Reading
Winner!
The winner of the Darynda Jones Giveaway is: Kathy P. Congrats! Thanks to all who entered. Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–February 10th
10. My Week – it snowed. Boo. Then it all melted. Yay. Riveting, yes? 9. Based on recs from both Brie and Helyce, I read Fallen From Grace by Laura Leone. It didn’t take much persuasion – once they uttered the phrase “male prostitute,” I was in. I enjoyed this book. Ryan was saved off the streets by a woman who then turned him into a high class “escort.” He meets his new neighbor Sara, after being a prostitute for many years. This book has many warm, funny moments, but also some very Continue Reading
Review: Not Wicked Enough by Carolyn Jewel
Not Wicked Enough by Carolyn Jewel Historical Romance February 7, 2012 Berkley Reviewed by Mandi She looked up at him, and said, "Am I too wicked, your grace?" "My love, if I may be honest—" "Please." "You're not wicked enough." I picked up Not Wicked Enough by Carolyn Jewel late one night, just intending to read one chapter before I went to bed. But I became so enthralled with the hero and heroine that I could not put this book down. We Continue Reading