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
Review: Blood and Bullets by James R. Tuck
Blood and Bullets by James R. Tuck (Deacon Chalk: Occult Bounty-Hunter#1) Urban Fantasy February 7, 2012 Kensington Reviewed by Mandi Deacon Chalk is on a mission. Five years ago his wife and kids were brutally murdered by vampires. He has spent every day since, hunting those monsters, not caring if he gets taken out in the process. His proper title is an occult bounty hunter, and he also owns Polecats, a strip club. One night, a child that reminds him very much of the daughter he Continue Reading
Review: Next of Kin by Sharon Sala
Next Of Kin (Rebel Ridge #1 ) by Sharon Sala Romantic Suspense January 31, 2012 Mira Reviewed by Tori As a teenager, Beth Venable was dragged from her home and the man she loved when her family decided to flee for reasons unknown. Beth wrote Ryal for years , begging him to come get her, but never received a reply. When her parents died suddenly, Beth decided to stay in LA and continue to build her life there. When she accidentally witnesses a murder, she becomes the target of a Continue Reading
Review: Tangled by Erica O’Rourke
Tangled (Torn Trilogy #2) by Erica O’ Rourke YA January 31, 2012 Kensington Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “For a second, I didn’t even feel the cut of his words, like when your slicing a loaf of bread, and the knife slips. You know something is wrong, you know you should be in pain, but the shock keeps you numb, even as you start to bleed.” Tangled picks up about three months after Torn left off. Mo used her gift as a vessel to avenge her friend’s death and negotiate Continue Reading
Review: An Affair with Mr. Kennedy by Jillian Stone
An Affair With Mr. Kennedy by Jillian Stone (The Gentlemen of Scotland Yard #1) Historical Romance January 31, 2012 Pocket Reviewed by Mandi Set in the late 1800’s, Zeno Kennedy is a well known detective with the Scotland Yard. Having lost a mistress to a bombing years ago, Zeno has set his mind to keeping London safe. But he knows there are a group of men, “The Bloody Four” he calls them, that want to harm his city. These four are wealthy men who are for an Irish revolution, and Continue Reading
Review: Kismet by Monica Burns
Kismet by Monica Burns February 7, 2012 (Reissue) Historical Romance Penguin Reviewed by Mandi Allegra Synnford is one of the most sought after courtesans in London. Raised in a brothel, she finally broke free and has become an independent courtesan of sorts. She chooses which men will be with her, and that makes her allure that much more in demand to the men of the ton. Allegra is taking a little vacation however to Morocco to attend her friend’s wedding. It is here she meets Continue Reading
Review: Princess Charming by Nicole Jordan
Princess Charming by Nicole Jordan (Legendary Lovers #1) January 31, 2012 Historical Romance Ballantine Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “I thought your male… extremities would resemble a statue, not a stallion.” “I shall take that as a compliment.” Ash and his cousins were orphaned as teenagers, which brought them closer together and under the care of their bachelor uncle. Now, more than a decade later one of the girl cousins has an idea: what if they were destined for legendary Continue Reading