"A gorgeous, aching love letter to stories, storytellers and the doors they lead us through...absolutely enchanting."--Christina Henry, bestselling author of Alice and Lost ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER! In the early 1900s, a young woman embarks on a fantastical journey of self-discovery after finding a mysterious book in this captivating and lyrical debut.In a sprawling mansion filled with peculiar treasures, January Scaller is a curiosity herself. As the ward of the wealthy Mr. Locke, she feels Continue Reading
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Kini’s Friday Kisses- Mini reviews for books by Nalini Singh, Kate Canterbary, Cara Bastone, Martha Waters, Molly O’Keefe, and Abby Jimenez
We'll call this one a mixed bag round up of books I've read relatively recently and one I read months ago. Much like my reading these days, these reviews are all over the place. I think it is indicative of the times. One thing that has really helped me though is giving myself the flexibility to read any books I want and not be pressured to read only ARCs. My library upped our available check outs through Hoopla so I have been trying to take advantage of that. Cherish Hard and Rebel Hard Continue Reading
Smexy Deals!
There are BAD THINGS in the world...and it's time for you to meet them. If you love sexy paranormal romances that are filled with alpha werewolves, dark demons, seductive vampires, powerful witches, and supernatural suspense, then this boxed set is for you. This boxed set includes three complete novels in New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Cynthia Eden's BAD THINGS series. Included titles: THE DEVIL IN DISGUISE - Book 1 ON THE PROWL - Book 2 UNDEAD OR ALIVE - Book 3 THE Continue Reading
Reader Feature
I love learning more about who is reading Smexy and thought it would be fun to occasionally feature a Smexy Reader on the site. First up is Mag. Tell Us About Yourself: I am a mother, wife, sister, daughter, teacher and friend. I enjoy trying new things- most recently whittling and co-leading a community ukulele jam group. While I enjoy a wide variety of activities, my favorite by far, is reading. I read several romance books blogs daily. Currently my favorite sub genre is contemporary Continue Reading
Review: One More Promise by Samantha Chase
One More Promise by Samantha Chase Series:Band on the Run, #2 Contemporary Released: February 6, 2018 Sourcebooks Casablanca Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: "I have a proposition for you.” All kinds of dirty thoughts ran through her mind—the first being if she locked the office door, could they be quiet enough not to alert Daisy to what they were doing? “A proposition?” she asked in a sultry voice... “Baby, if I thought we could be quiet about it, I’d be propositioning you all over Continue Reading
Review: The Final Score by Jaci Burton
The Final Score by Jaci Burton Series: Play by Play, #13 Romance Contemporary/Sports Released: September 12, 2017 Berkely Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I’d much rather have you as a friend than a lover.” Nathan Riley is ready to follow in the footsteps of his famous football player father. He’s been drafted as quarterback for his dad’s former team, and his future is bright. When his friend Mia Cassidy moves to the same city, their years-long friendship suddenly sparks hot, Continue Reading
Review: A Sky Full of Stars by Samantha Chase
A Sky Full of Stars by Samantha Chase Series: The Shaughnessy Brothers, #5 Contemporary Released: June 6, 2017 Sourcebooks Casablanca Reviewed by Sheena Brilliant astrophysicist Dr. Owen Shaughnessy feels more connected to the cosmos than to people. He's great with calculations, but when he leads a team of scientists to study a famous meteor shower, he doesn't factor in his free-spirited artist assistant Brooke Matthews. Polar opposites in personality, the friction between Owen and Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap Up
This week at Smexy… B+ review – Tinderbox by Rachael Grant (suspense/mandi) B+ review – Under Her Skin by Adriana Anders (contemporary/kini) B review – Zero to Sixty by Marie Harte (contemporary/tori) B review – Pretend You're Mine by Lucy Score (contemporary/kini) C review – Something Real by Nellie Christine (mm contemporary/mandi) C review – Ex-Con Serial by Katana Collins (contemporary/sheena) C review – Falling for the Highlander by Lynsay Sands (historical/sheena) C-/D review – Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… A-/B+ review – On Broken Wings by Chanel Cleeton (Mandi & Kini/contemporary) B+ review – Breath of Fire by Amanda Bouchet (mandi/ fantasy pnr) B review – Hard Hitter by Sarina Bowen (tori/contemporary) B review – Four Weddings and a Sixpence Anthology by Julia Quinn (tori/historical) B- review- Stalked by Elizabeth Heiter (tori/suspense) C+ review – Getting Inside by Serena Bell (mandi/contemporary) D review – Seth by Lisa Carlisle (sheena/pnr) D review- Run to Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - The Undoing by Shelly Laurenston (tori and sheena) B review - Resplendent Rage by Bella J (sheena) B review - Walk the Edge by Katie McGarry (tori) B review - A Scandalous Proposal by Kasey Michaels (may) B review - Cuff Me by Lauren Layne (mandi) C+ review - All Chained Up by Sophie Jordan (tori) C+ review - Because of Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (may) C review - Chieftain's Rebel by Francis Housden (sheena) C- review - Emergency Delivery by Continue Reading