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
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