This week at Smexy… B+ review – Turn and Burn by Lorelei James (erotic) B+ review – Rock Chick Revolution by Kristen Ashley (contemporary) B review – Sanctuary Island by Lily Everett (contemporary) B- review – Biting Bad by Chloe Neill (urban fantasy) B- review – Most Wanted by E. L Friel (urban fantasy) C+ review – Spin by Bella Love (new adult) C+ review – Burden by Annmarie McKenna (m/m suspense) C+ review – From the Ashes by Daisy Harris (m/m) A Chat with Lorelei James Continue Reading
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Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… A review – Skies of Gold by Zoe Archer (steampunk) B+ review – Risk & Reward by Alisha Rai (erotic contemporary) B review – Masked Cowboy by Sarah Anderson (contemporary) B- review – Caught up in You by Roni Loren (bdsm) B- review – Crave by Monica Murphy (erotic) C+ review – Breath of Iron by Kate Cross (steampunk) C+ review – Just in Time by Addison Fox (contemporary) C review – The Entity Series by Cat Devon (pnr) C review – Pitch Perfect by Continue Reading
The Alpha-Hole Hero. Hot or Not?
A few weeks ago I reviewed Sweetened with a Kiss by Lexxie Callahan and in the review I referred to the hero as an ‘alpha-hole.’ To me, an alpha-hole hero is one that is very alpha and also an asshole. It’s his way or no way (of course the heroine always gets her way at the end) This hero goes above and beyond being arrogant and possessive. I feel an alpha-hole hero can be a believable romantic hero as long as there is proper redemption on his part. To me, an alpha-hole is not necessary a Continue Reading
Tori’s BookBash Adventure *Giveaway*
I went to BookBash 2013 last Saturday and had a BLAST!! Of course, I ONCE AGAIN had to get up at 5am. What the heck is up with cons and 5am? Is it a law or something because this is the 4th con where I’ve had to get up that early to attend. Grrr. I arrived around 7:30 at the pretty, pretty Doubletree Hilton in Orlando in order to have breakfast with Kristen Dywer, publicist for Simon & Schuster, and a few other bloggers. I met the lovely ladies behind the fabulous blogs Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap Up
This week at Smexy… A review – Wait For You by J. Lynn (new adult) B review – Carolina Girl by Virginia Kantra (contemporary) B review – Predatory Anthology by Alexandra Ivy, Nina Bangs, Dianne Duvall & Hannah Jayne (pnr) B review – The Duchess Hunt by Jennifer Haymore (historical) B- review – The Taming Of Ryder Cavanaugh by Stephanie Laurens (historical) B- review – Strength by Carrie Butler (new adult) C+ review – Forever by Jacquelyn Frank (pnr) C- review – Crazy Little Thing Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten Reasons to Lust over Hopper Kincaid
Earlier this month, Tori reviewed Fire Inside by Kristen Ashley. Now it’s my turn to talk about the book. And in true Smexy style, I have gathered all the quotes that made me fall in love with Hop and Lanie… 10. Hop is moved when a classy lady comes onto him. The news that this woman, this crazy gorgeous woman and all that she was hadn’t had a man between her legs in fucking years moved him even as it troubled him. “Lanie, honey,” he muttered, not having the first fucking clue what else to Continue Reading
Shut Up and Read This Book!
By May. Book recommendations are a funny thing, as you can’t always guess what a person will love or what detail they might find so off-putting that they end up hating the book and possibly questioning your judgment. It’s hard to say what might work for someone, even if they are your friend and you know what they generally like. That said, I’ve been given a lot of recommendations over the years, a few of them strong/demanding enough that I actually felt I was instructed I must read! Now, Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Ty Walker. Has been in prison for five years for a crime he didn’t commit. Huge guy, barely speaks. He is all rumbly and alpha and hot. He likes to call Lexie, “mama.” Heroine: Lexie Berry. The day she picks up Ty out of prison is the very first time she meets him. The next day he gives her $50,000 to marry him in Vegas. Holla! She is very silly and goofy. I loved her. Note: This is my favorite scene in the book. It’s not necessarily an erotic scene, but it’s sexy and pure romance. Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-UP
This week at Smexy…. A review – Any Duchess Will Do by Tessa Dare (historical) B+ review – Rocky Mountain Rebel by Vivian Arend (contemporary) B review – Blood Trade by Faith Hunter (urban fantasy) B- review – Driven by K. Bromberg (contemporary) C+ review – Hot Blooded by Amanda Carlson (urban fantasy) C+ review – Blood of Isis by Elizabeth Otto (paranormal) C review – Racing for the Sun by Amy Lane (m/m contemporary) C review – Wanderlust by Skye Warren (contemporary) Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap Up
This week at Smexy…. B+ review – True by Erin McCarthy (New Adult) B review – Plus One by Brighton Walsh (contemporary novella) B review – Of Shadow Born by Dianne Sylvan (UF) B review – Plastic Hearts by Lisa De Jong (New Adult) C review – The Laird’s Forbidden Lover by Amelia Gormley (M/M) C review – Son of a Preacher Man by Arianna Hart (contemporary) C review – Nightbound by Lynn Viehl (Paranormal) D review – Undeclared by Jen Frederick (New Adult) Feature: Her Continue Reading