In the second novel in Joanna Shupe's the Uptown Girl series, a ruthless casino owner bent on revenge finds his plans upended by a beautiful woman who proves to be more determined than he is--and too irresistible to deny. Powerful casino owner.Ruthless mastermind.Destroyer of men. He lives in the shadows . . . As the owner of the city's most exclusive casino, Clayton Madden holds the fortunes of prominent families in the palms of his hands every night. There is one Continue Reading
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Enter the world of the Others in the first novel in New York Times bestselling author Anne Bishop’s thrilling fantasy series: a place where unearthly entities—vampires and shape-shifters among them—rule the Earth and prey on the human race.As a cassandra sangue, or blood prophet, Meg Corbyn can see the future when her skin is cut—a gift that feels more like a curse. Meg’s Controller keeps her enslaved so he can have full access to her visions. But when she escapes, the only safe place Meg 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
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From Duke Till Dawn: The London Underground by Eva Leigh A 2017 RT Reviewers' Choice Award Nominee for Best British Isles-set Romance! Eva Leigh launches a seductive new series that sizzles with the dark secrets of London’s underworld... Years ago, the Duke of Greyland gave his heart—and a princely sum of money—to a charming, destitute widow with unparalleled beauty. But after one passionate night, she slipped from his bed and vanished without a trace. And just when he’s given up Continue Reading
June’s To-Be Read
Tori: June is a month of awesomeness. Not only it the month I was married in, the month I was born in, and the month my kid was born in , but it is also the beginning of summer and some majorly anticipated releases. Woo!Hoo! The Kiss Quotient (Untitled series #1) by Helen Hoang 6/5 (Com Rom) This has been on my radar for months. A fun, poignant, sexy, bittersweet romance contemporary about young economist with Autism who decides to hire an escort to teach her how to enjoy a sexual Continue Reading
Tori’s Favorite Books for 2017 & Giveaway
I think we can all agree that 2017 needs to be cut up into teeny tiny pieces, burned, buried, and the ground salted so it can NEVER EVER come back. Thankfully, we had some pretty impressive and fantastic books to comfort and offer us an escape from reality. From romance to fantasy to horror…below is my list of some of my favorite reads that helped to keep me reasonably sane this year. Devil in Spring by Lisa Kleypas Kleypas writes another swoony worthy winner as she builds a Continue Reading
December Mini Reviews
Mandi: The Storm by Amanda McKinney Series: Berry Springs, #3 Romance Suspense Grade: C The hard sell in this one is that the heroine's husband is murdered when the book starts, and by the end, she is in love with the hero, the police detective in charge of the investigation. Yes, she had not been married long, and yes she had reservations before getting married - but her lack of distraught and the fact she is smiling and laughing with the hero, shortly after her husband's murder was Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… A review – Holiday Spice by Samantha Chase (holiday contemporary/sheena) B+ review –Sugar Pine Trail by Raeanne Thayne (holiday contemporary/may) B review – Pine Lake by Amanda Stevens (suspense/tori) C+ review – Haunted Blade by J.C. Daniels (urban fantasy/tori) C review –The Corner of Forever and Always by Lia Riley (contemporary/kini) Guest Post: Griffin’s POV from Amanda Bouchet! Mandi's and Tori’s October To-Be-Read List Guest Post: When Romance and Adventure Continue Reading
Mandi and Tori’s October To-Be-Read List
Tori's TBR: Dear Martin by Nic Stone-Early reviews have been outstanding for this story of a young African American whose intelligence and hard work mean nothing against the color of his skin. A stark and frank look at the racism, prejudice, and bigotry in America today. Ghostwriter by Alessandra Torres-A romantic suspense by Alessandra Torres? YES PLEASE. I love the premise of a writer who is writing her own confession. Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan-A noir Continue Reading
Review: Marked In Flesh by Anne Bishop
Marked In Flesh by Anne Bishop Series: The Others, #4 Fantasy March 8, 2016 Penguin/ROC Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “On the old maps, you used to put the words, ‘Here Be Monsters.’” Her finger traced a wet curve from the strait that provided entrance to the Mediterranean Sea. She looked at Burke and O’Sullivan, and the punch of that look made Monty feel weak, even though it wasn’t directed at him…”You should put those words on maps again.” The building war between the Others Continue Reading