Nightborn by Lynn Viehl (Lord of the Darkyn #1) Paranormal Romance March 6, 2012 Signet Reviewed by Helyce Korvel, seneschal to King Richard, High Lord of the Immortal Darkyn, has been sent into France to recover a very old artifact that is rumored to hold the secrets of eternal life. This scroll, crafted in its entirety out of gold during the time of the Knights Templar, was entrusted to one family who has passed it down over the centuries and has kept it hidden and safe. When Continue Reading
Review: Gone to Ground by Brandilyn Collins
Gone To Ground by Brandilyn Collins Mystery Thriller Fiction March 1, 2012 B&H Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Neither man nor angel can discern hypocrisy, the only evil that walks invisible, except to God alone.” -John Milton The small sleepy little town of Amaryllis, Mississippi is being terrorized by a serial killer dubbed The Closet Killer. Five murders, all older women, killed in the dead of the night with no clues. Everyone is convinced the killer lives Continue Reading
Guest Review: Cage the Darlings by Elora Bishop
Cage the Darlings by Elora Bishop F/F Fantasy November 2011 Self Published Guest Review by Jill Sorenson This is a difficult review to write. I don’t read much Fantasy, and this story didn’t make a big impression on me. It’s easier to review books with obvious strengths and weaknesses. For Cage the Darlings, I had to look hard to find the flaws that led me to put it down. This fairy tale retelling opens with a young woman stealing a necklace from her latest conquest, a Continue Reading
Review: Rocky Mountain Desire by Vivian Arend
Rocky Mountain Desire by Vivian Arend (Six Pack Ranch #3) March 13, 2012 Contemporary Romance Samhain Reviewed by Helyce Rocky Mountain Desire starts off with a bang with all the Coleman brothers and their friends celebrating Daniel’s upcoming wedding with a bachelor party. Matt may have sworn off relationships for himself, but that is not going to stop him from throwing his brother one hell of a party, complete with sexy dancing girls! As he watches his brothers and cousins having Continue Reading
Review: Protector by Catherine Mann
Protector by Catherine Mann (Dark Ops #4) Romantic Suspense March 6, 2012 Penguin Reviewed by May Jolynn is the only daughter of a major mob boss – having witnessed her beloved uncle’s murder when she was just 12 she was quickly whisked off to boarding school and spent most of her adolescence trying to earn her father’s attention. She finally gave up trying to be daddy’s girl, and built her own life in Texas where she supports herself and ignores her trust fund. Now after a heart Continue Reading
Simon & Schuster’s April Urban Fantasy Preview With Giveaway
Blood on the Bayou by Stacey Jay ISBN: 9781439189870 Price: $7.99/$9.99 On Sale: 3/27/12 Description: First came a terrorist attack. Then the mutations—and Fey who had lived in harmony with humans turned deadly. Now most people hide behind iron gates. But those who are immune—and those with enough courage—can venture out into the Louisiana Delta . . . and a nightmare world of magic. NO GOOD DEED GOES UNPUNISHED Annabelle Lee, a Fairy Containment and Control agent with immunity to Continue Reading
Review: Deep Dark Secret by Sierra Dean
Deep Dark Secret (Secret McQueen #3) by Sierra Dean Urban Fantasy March 06, 2012 Samhain Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Do you kiss you mom with that mouth?” “No, but I would tell her to go fuck herself with this mouth.” At the end of A Bloody Good Secret, Secret McQueen killed a tribunal member, which automatically requires her to take the deceased place. Now that she is on the Tribunal, Secret finds herself playing more of an administrative role and being less Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
I had a hard time finding a scene from this book to share with you today because they are SO explicit. Which I approved of as I read, but I need more coffee before I can type out these naughty words. *grins* So I’m just giving you a brief glimpse into Ren and Lucas’s relationship. As the story progresses, Ren’s former love, Cole comes into the picture. I liked how the Ren/Lucas/Cole dynamics were handled. “On your knees.” Ren slid gracefully to her knees, thighs open, lips parted, Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
Here is what we talked about this week at Smexy: B+ review – Waltz This Way by Dakota Cassidy B review – A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean B review – Oracle’s Moon by Thea Harrison B review – Hunter’s Prey by Moira Rogers B review – Rainshadow Road by Lisa Kleypas B- review – The Merzetti Effect by Norah Wilson C review – Taking a Shot by Jaci Burton C- review – Perfect Blood by Kim Harrison C- review – Wicked Edge by Nina Bangs May discuss her Love for Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–March 9th
10. This is my “fun read” this week, St. Nacho’s by ZA Maxfield. I think the only other story I’ve read by her is her short in a Carina Press holiday anthology (which I liked). I met her at AAD last year she is a lot of fun. I’m excited to finally be starting this book. Any other ZA Maxfield recs? 9.Cute picture for a shirt, yes? This and many other book related products can be found at a site called, Gone Reading. In their words: Gone Reading International LLC, a philanthropic enterprise Continue Reading