The Secret Sister by Brenda Novak Series: Fairham Island, #1 Mystery/Suspense July 28, 2015 Mira Reviewed by Tori A family, their secrets, and the consequences of those secrets sets the stage for Novak's newest mystery suspense by introducing the main players and explaining the complicated facets that make up their relationships. A somber tone punctuated with bits of quiet humor and a lightweight romance permeates the story as Novak takes great pains to make us understand the volatile Continue Reading
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Feature and Giveaway: This Heart is Mine by Brenda Novak
As the daughter of a hoarder, Phoenix Fuller had a tough childhood. So when the handsome, popular Riley Stinson became her boyfriend in high school, she finally felt as though she had something to be proud of. Phoenix was desperate not to lose him—especially once she found out she was pregnant. Yes, she might have acted a bit obsessive when he broke up with her. But she did not run down the girl he started dating next! Unfortunately, there was no way to prove her innocence. Now, after Continue Reading
Review: When Lightning Strikes by Brenda Novak
When Lightning Strikes by Brenda Novak (Whiskey Creek Trilogy #1) Romantic Contemporary August 28, 2012 Mira Reviewed by Tori PR firm owner Gail DeMarco finds herself in hot water when her A list client retaliates against some bad PR she gave him and as a result, Gail has been dropped by her other clients. With her business going downhill quick, Gail has to swallow her pride and convince Simon to call a truce and to take her back. Hollywood bad boy, Simon O’Neal only wants one Continue Reading
New Releases- Week of April 1-5, 2024
Contemporary Romance/Romantic Suspense:What Is Love? by Jen ComfortAMZ * BN * K * GP Just for the Summer by Abby JimenezAMZ * BN * K * GP Bridesmaid For Hire by Meghan QuinnAMZ * BN * K * GP The Rule Book: A Novel by Sarah AdamsAMZ * BN * K * GP Only and Forever (The Bergman Brothers Book 7) by Chloe LieseAMZ * BN * K * GP Love on the River: A Charity Anthology by AnthologyAMZ * BN * K * GP Searching for Your Song by Sara WetmoreAMZ * BN * K * GP Avenging Angel by Kristen AshleyAMZ * BN * Continue Reading
Smexy Deals- Deals for books by Ann Aguirre, Lilah Pace, and Julie Rowe
From New York Times bestselling author Ann Aguirre comes the magical town of St. Claire, where anything is possible... Iris Collins is the messy one in her family. The "chaos bunny." Her sisters are all wildly successful, while she can't balance her budget for a single month. It's no wonder she's in debt to her roommates. When she unexpectedly inherits a house from her great aunt, her plan to turn it into a B&B fails—as most of her plans do. She winds up renting rooms like a Continue Reading
New Releases- Week of November 27- December 1, 2023
It seems the 'Zon is making "improvements" by eliminating the way bloggers grab images from them for their sites. They only sent out an email 2 weeks before the end date, which is very little time to fix anything or figure out work arounds. Expect quite a few bloggers you enjoy having broken links, etc. when you visit their blogs. As for Smexy, this will affect the way the New Release post looks. Again. I'm back to my spreadsheet--which utilizes HTML. Next week I'll have everything Continue Reading
New Releases: Week of August 2-6, 2021
I Kissed a Girl: An LGBTQIA New Adult by Jennet Alexander AMZ * BN * K * Audible If the Shoe Fits: A Meant to be Novel by Julie Murphy AMZ * BN * K * Audible Live and Let Grow by Penny Reid AMZ * BN * K * Audible Studfinder (The Busy Bean) by L.B. Dunbar and Heart Eyes Press AMZ * BN * K * Audible Wildflower (Speakeasy) by Mae Wood and Heart Eyes Press AMZ * BN * K * Audible Firefly (Speakeasy) by Krystyna Allyn and Heart Eyes Press AMZ * BN * K * Audible The Dating Dare: A Novel by Jayci Continue Reading
New Releases: Week of June 28- July 2, 2021
The Engagement Arrangement (A Boots And Bouquets Novel Book 2) by Jaci Burton AMZ * BN * K * Audible Carnal Urges (Queens & Monsters Book 2) by J.T. Geissinger AMZ * BN * K * Audible Forever Starts Now by Stefanie London AMZ * BN * K * Audible Ruff and Tumble: A Brightly Comedic Contemporary Romance by Lucy Gilmore AMZ * BN * K * Audible To Sir, with Love by Lauren Layne AMZ * BN * K * Audible Between Two Thieves (Counterfeit Capers Book 2) by Sloane Steele AMZ * BN * K * Audible Flipping Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-up
This week at Smexy... A- review - The Devoted Series by Sadie Black (sheena) B+ review - Hannah and the Highlander by Sabrina York (sheena) B review - Begging For It by Lilah Pace (mandi) B- review - Alluring by Sarah Curtis (tori) C+ review - Fast, Fresh, and Hot by Eliza Madison (mandi) C review - The Highlander's Bride by Amanda Forester (sheena) C- review - Wildest Dreams by Robyn Carr (helyce) D review - Delayed Penalty by Sophia Henry (mandi) Smex Scene Sunday Cover Reveal - Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - Bound in Black by Juliette Cross (sheena) A review - Him by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy (mandi) B+ review - The Hotter You Burn by Gena Showalter (tori) B+ review - The Ones We Trust by Kimberly Belle (tori) B review - Siren's Call by Jayne Castle (tori) B review - Taking the Heat by Victoria Dahl (mandi) B- review - Spider's Trap by Jennifer Estep (may) C+ review - Frisk Me by Lauren Layne (may) C+ review - The Secret Sister by Brenda Novak Continue Reading