By May. As a kid I loved Wonder Woman, and as an adult I’ve already shown my girls that original series as well (and they loved it too). Rainbow Brite, She-Ra, Princess Tiana, Mulan, and now Merida too. There’s a lot of awesome fictional females that rule in this house and for good reason – who wants a helpless heroine? Personally, I will take emotionally stunted, physically disabled, vulnerable, unpredictable, crazy, killer, badass, potty mouthed, super nice, or even insecure heroines but do Continue Reading
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Smexy top 10 – August 10
Are you ready for 10 on the 10th? With both Mandi and Tori down in New Orleans (at AAD) watching for vampires, Valkyrie, and shifters, guess who gets to be in charge of the top 10 this week? Oh yes, the dirty girl and Smexy reviewer named May! Normally I text and email Mandi dirty bits and amusing notes all week long. I send her things like articles about lists of creative names for man jewels (though pintle remains my favorite), #ladybonermonday pics, and so much more filth and naughtiness. It Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
At Smexy this week…. B review – Bound to You by Bethany Kane (erotic contemporary) B review – Wolf Line by Vivian Arend (paranormal) B review – Castaway Dreams by Darlene Marshall (historical) B review – Last Stop by Lou Harper (m/m contemp) B review – The Marrying Kind by Ken O’Neill (m/m contemp) B- review – Mine to Hold by Shayla Black (erotic contemporary) C review – Brush Strokes by Dee Carney (contemporary) C review – Tempting the Best Man by J. Lynn Continue Reading
Smexy’s Rule of Romance
As I’ve read romance over the years, I’ve collected little rules I live by when reading a book. I’m all about stretching my boundaries as I read, for example BDSM books have a way of making me reach outside my box. Broken and Dirty by Megan Hart have pushed on my emotional boundaries (in a wonderful way.) But I do have a few rules I read by: Rule #1. If there is going to be a rape scene, the author better tread very, very carefully. Example of a rape scene (and aftermath) handled well: Mercy Continue Reading
Winner!
The winner of Fair Game by Patricia Briggs is: Kristi Congrats! Email has been sent. Continue Reading
Take My Books!
I have books who want to be adopted. Here we go: SET #1 Fair Game by Patricia Briggs A Perfect Blood by Kim Harrison Oracle’s Moon by Thea Harrison By a Thread by Jennifer Estep SET #2 Celebrity in Death by JD Robb Taking a Shot by Jaci Burton Breakaway by Deirdre Martin Redwood Bend by Robyn Carr SET #3 When a Scot Loves a Lady by Katherine Ashe The Husband Hunt by Lynsay Sands The Tattooed Duke by Maya Rodale My True Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
What we talked about at Smexy this week: A review – If You Know Her by Shiloh Walker A review – By a Thread by Jennifer Estep A- review – Devil’s Luck by Carolyn Crane A- review – Fair Game by Patricia Briggs B+ review- A Sliver of Shadow by Allison Pang B+ review – A Private Gentleman by Heidi Cullinan B review – The Capture of the Earl of Glencrae by Stephanie Laurens B review – Angels’ Flight by Nalini Singh B review – Redwood Bend by Robyn Carr C+ review Continue Reading
AAD Spotlight: Katie Reus
Our Authors After Dark Spotlights continue with the very talented romance author, Katie Reus. Ms Reus likes to walk on the dark side with her romantic suspense and dark PNR stories. Currently writing for Carina Press, Harlequin Nocturne, and NAL/Signet Eclipse (Moon Shifter series), Ms. Reus’s love of romance started at an early age with pilfered romance books from her mother. Even though reading and writing became her passion, it wasn’t until after she graduated collage and worked way to may Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–February 17th
10. I’m so ready to buy spring clothes and shoes! Have you noticed a big trend this spring is colorblocking? I keep seeing shoes like this.. Do I need a purple colorblock shoe? DO I? 9. All About Romance posted the results of their Annual Reader Poll. Favorite Romance Book – The Black Hawk by Joanna Bourne. I adored this book, you can read my review here. There are many categories, (best pnr, best romantic hero, etc..) so go check them out. I think I agree with most of the results! Yay! 8. 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