The other day I got an email from Goodreads that reported that I had read a whopping 97 books this year. My immediate reaction was, “What? That can’t be right!” And it’s not. Mainly because I fail epically when when it comes to logging in books I’ve read that I didn’t have to review for this blog. Sadly, the real number is only about 110 which is still a bit sad. But that’s what happens when real life steps in. Going back to work has taken a huge chunk out of what was my “reading time”. You Continue Reading
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Tori’s Favorite Books of 2013
2013 ran the literary gauntlet from incredible never to be forgotten stories to crap I wouldn’t line my rabbit cage with. We saw the rise of emotionally angsty New Adult, erotic moody billionaire alpha hole trilogies, and intense “omg they di’nt” biker MC romances. Self publishing began to lose it’s stigma and take a larger share of the market while also contributing to the rash of plagiarism that flooded the internet. It was a crazy wild year for publishing. Below is a list of what rocked my Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–November 22nd
10. Is this the prettiest advent calendar you have ever seen? When I wake up on December 1, this will be waiting for me, right? 9. Jane from Dear Author rec’d Shooter by Dahlia West to me this week, and I had a blast reading it. The hero, Chris “Shooter” and all of his buddies that work at a car garage are ex-military. Chris is very alpha, cranky, intense. His buddies give him a hard time the entire book which made me laugh, a lot. Hayley moves to his town and has a very dark and Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–November 8th
10. This is happening. I can’t be stopped. 9. Goodreads has announced their nominees for the best books of 2013. You can vote in the many categories here. The Best Romance category includes Lover at Last by JR Ward and then pretty much every New Adult book you can think of. I’m not against the new adult genre, but come on people. No historical books? No adult contemporaries? *frowny face* (I wrote in a vote for Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh. Take that Goodreads). I will say the Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… A review – Ethan in Gold by Amy Lane (m/m) A review – Sleigh Bells in the Snow by Sarah Morgan (contemp) A- review – The Wicked Wallflower by Maya Rodale (historical) B review – The Sweetest Scene by Susan Laine (m/m) B review – The Way Home by Cindy Gerard (contemporary) B+ review – Heating up the Holidays Anthology (contemporary) C+ review – Once a Rake by Eileen Dreyer (historical) C review – Dark Witch by Nora Roberts (pnr) C review – The Iron Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… A review – Archangel’s Legion by Nalini Singh (paranormal) B+ review- The Perfect Match by Kristen Higgins (contemporary) B review – Winning the Boss’s Heart by Hayson Manning (contemporary) C+ review – Wild Man by Kristen Ashley (contemporary) C review – Obsession by Jennifer Lyon (contemporary) C- review – Friday Afternoon by Sylvia Ryan (erotic) Katie Porter – Gimme a Scarred Hero Sarah Morgan Deals! Upcoming Books from Serena Bell! Interview with Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… B+ review – After the Kiss by Lauren Layne (contemporary) B+ review – The Naughty Corner by Jasmine Haynes (erotic) B review – Red Hill by Jamie McGuire (horror) B review – Secret Unleashed by Sierra Dean (pnr) B review – Unbound by Cara McKenna (erotic) B review- Sweet by Erin McCarthy (New Adult) C+ review – Duke of Midnight by Elizabeth Hoyt (historical) C review –A Seaside Christmas by Sherryl Woods (women’s fic) D+ review – The Counterfeit Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… B+ review – Sex & Violence by Carrie Mesrobian (youth adult) B+ review – Lovers Unmarked Anthology (erotic contemporary) B review – A Puppy For Christmas Anthology (holiday contemporary) B review – Deception Cove by Jayne Castle (paranormal) B- review – Celtic Moon by Jan Delima (paranormal) B- review – Love Lessons by Heidi Cullinan (m/m) C+ review – Dirty Trick by Christine Bell (erotic contemporary) C+ review – Not Another Wedding by Jennifer McKenzie Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–October 4th
10. Blunt Card has some of my favorite Halloween cards. I’m announcing it’s a tradition and I must post them (repost them) now that it is October. Oh drunk Peggy, how I heart you. 9. Nalini Singh has announced the title of her next Psy/Changeling book coming June 2014: Shield of Winter and the blurb: Assassin. Soldier. Arrow. That is who Vasic is, who he will always be. His soul drenched in blood, his conscience heavy with the weight of all he’s done, he exists in the shadows, far from Continue Reading
Favorites of 2013….So Far
Taking a break from the Top Ten today to bring you our favorite books of 2013 so far. Has 2013 been a good year for you up to this point? Looking over our reading lists, we have found some goodies. Before we begin, let me note that this list is brought to you by: (Thanks Linkin Fever) Mandi’s Favorites: Painted Faces by LH Cosway. Review l GR l Amz Beyond Control by Kit Rocha Review l GR l Amz Captive Prince Vol 1 and 2 by SU Pacat Review l GR l Amz Thank you for Riding by Meg Continue Reading