We are halfway through 2015 and we thought we would pause and talk about the books that have stood out so far this year. Tori’s Top Picks (so far) for 2015 The Ones We Trust by Kimberly Belle-A through provoking and bittersweet story that speaks of grief, loyalty, and trust when a young woman tries to help a family find answers about a sibling’s death members death only to discover her family may have had a hand in covering it up. Everything I Left Unsaid by Molly O’Keefe-Part one of a Continue Reading
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Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - Four Nights with the Duke by Eloisa James (historical/may) A review - Part Time Cowboy by Maisey Yates (contemporary/mandi) B+ review - The Unleashing by Shelly Laurenston (paranormal/tori) B+ review - Crash & Burn by Abigail Roux (m/m suspense/mandi) C+ review - Bound to Black by F. Sommers (contemporary/sheena) C review - Fall With Me by J Lynn (new adult/tori) C review - Deep by Kylie Scott (contemporary/mandi/tori) D review - The Courtesan Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - Angel by Lola Dodge (paranormal/may) A review - Rising Fire by Terri Brisbin (paranormal/may) B+ review - Manwhore by Katy Evans (contemporary/sheena) B review - Trust Me by Ella Sheridan (romantic suspense/tori) B review - Soaring by Kristen Ashley (contemporary/mandi) B- review - Chase Me by Tessa Bailey (new adult/tori) C+ review - Hot and Bothered by Crystal Green (contemporary/mandi) D review - Binding Ties by Shannon K Butcher Continue Reading
May’s 2014 list of Awesomeness
When I sat down to look at all I’ve read and consider what might make my list this year the contenders were few. What I mean is, I didn’t have to cut anything from my list of favorites or make tough calls because this is THE list of A grade books I read this year. There is no new motorcycle badass, tortured lumberjack, wicked werewolf, and sadly no sigh worthy military hero. These are crimes against romance land, and I won’t have it! I demand some smexy tortured loner mountain man with a Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - Bite Me by Shelly Laurenston (paranormal) A review - Four Friends by Robyn Carr (contemporary) A review - Dash of Peril by Lori Foster (contemporary) B review - Unwound by Lorelei James (erotic) B review - Hope Ignites by Jaci Burton (contemporary) C+ review - Waiting on You by Kristan Higgins (contemporary) C review - Spirited by Mary Behre (paranormal) D review - Trying Too Hard by Molly Ann Wishlade (erotic) Feature: Marked by Alex Hughes Smexy's Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – March 21st
10. Is it flip flop weather yet?? Because damn it! 9. Dabwaha voting is officially underway! What is Dabwaha you ask? It's like March Madness for college basketball but for books! 64 books have been nominated, and they move to the next round if they get enough votes. It's too late to submit a bracket, but anyone can vote! Go here to see what books are competing in the latest round. It's fun. Check twitter too with the hashtag #dabwaha for some fun trash talking by authors. 8. Barnes & Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - Murder of Crows by Anne Bishop (urban fantasy) B review - Prince of Tricks by Jane Kindred (erotic pnr) B- review - Baby, It's Cold Outside by HelenKay Dimon (contemporary) C+ review - Carolina Man by Virginia Kantra (contemporary) C+ review - The Dark Affair by Marie Claremont (historical) C+ review - Second Chance at Passion by Heather Lire (contemporary) F review - Secure Target by Rebecca Crowley (romantic suspense) Guest Author Megan Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… B+ review – Where You Lead by Mary Calmes (m/m) B+ review – The Chocolate Temptation by Laura Florand (contemporary) B- review – The Expert’s Guide to Driving a Man Wild by Jessica Clare (contemporary) C+ review – The Grendel Affair by Lisa Shearin (urban fantasy) C- review – River Road by Jayne Ann Krentz (romantic suspense) C- review – Ruined by Tracey Wolff (erotic) Dark Cravings Blog Tour Feature: Dying to Love her by Dana Lorraine First Three Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… (all B reviews – don’t think that has ever happened!) B review – The Striker’s Chance by Rebecca Crowley (contemporary) B review – Junk by Josephine Myles (m/m contemporary) B review – The Untamed Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley (historical) B review – Smoke by Ellen Hopkins (YA) B review – High Passion by Vivian Arend (contemporary) B review – Past Regrets by Shelly Munro (contemporary) B review – Hydraulic Level Five by Sarah Latchaw (contemporary) B- 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