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
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Review: Shadowdance by Kristen Callihan
Shadowdance (Darkest London, #4) by Kristen Callihan Paranormal Historical Romance December 17, 2013 Forever Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I think you want revenge so badly, your teeth ache.” Once a heart is lost in shadow... Life has been anything but kind to Mary Chase. But the Society for the Suppression of Supernaturals has given her purpose. Now she's been tasked with catching a vicious murderer dubbed the Bishop of Charing Cross. But someone is already on the case—and the Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… A review – Ripped by Sarah Morgan (contemporary) B review – Full Throttle by Erin McCarty (contemporary) B- review – Kicking It by Faith Hunter (urban fantasy/anthology) B- review – Place Your Betts by Katie Graykowski (contemporary) C review – Left Hand Path by Jeff Erno (mm/romantic suspense) C review – At Any Price by Brenna Aubrey (contemporary) C+ review – Torn by Monica Murphy (contemporary) C+ review – When It’s Right by Jeanette Grey Continue Reading
Review: Entwined by Kristen Callihan
Entwined (Darkest London, #3.5) by Kristen Callihan Historical Romance/Paranormal Novella November 5, 2013 Forever Reviewed by Tori Eamon Evernight has always lived in his older brother’s shadow. His large rough build and bright red hair is a stark contrast to his brother’s smooth polished and much preferred blond looks. When his older brother finds himself in an arranged marriage, he needs Eamon’s romantic heart and skills to help him correspond with his betrothed. As the letters flow 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
Review: Winterblaze by Kristen Callihan
Winterblaze (Darkest London #3) by Kristen Callihan Paranormal Historical Romance February 26, 2013 Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “My life began with you.“ Poppy Lane thought she was doing the right thing when she kept the secrets her mother forced upon her growing up. When her husband is brutally attacked, she is forced to reveal her secrets and the consequences may be more than she can bear. Winston Lane has loved Poppy from the first moment he saw her striding through the train Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy…. B review – Soulbound by Tessa Adams (urban fantasy) B review – Wildcat by Cheryl Brooks (PNR) B review – Sold to the Enemy by Sarah Morgan (contemporary) C+ review – Seduced by the Gladiator by Lauren Hawkeye (erotic historical) C+ review – One Good Earl Deserves Another by Sarah MacLean (historical) C+ review – Going Under by Lauren Dane (PNR) D review – Pack of Lies by Sara Dailey and Staci Weber (YA PNR) DNF/F Review – Rush by Maya Banks (erotic Continue Reading
Review: Moonglow by Kristen Callihan
Moonglow ( Darkest London #2 ) by Kristen Callihan Paranormal Romance July 31, 2012 Forever Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “We are all imperfect creatures, love. I don't want perfect. I just want you.” Daisy Ellis Craigmore’s marriage was not the dream marriage she portrayed to the world, with her husband’s death, Daisy is determined to enjoy her life and all the benefits being a widow entails. When Daisy and a friend are attacked by something, Ian Ranulf comes to her rescue and is Continue Reading
The Awesome that is Firelight by Kristen Callihan
Saturday I woke up, hopped onto my Google Reader and read this early review of Moonglow by Kristen Callihan. Pam is one of my go to readers for recs, so I was very intrigued. After some research I realized Tori, Bells and many others loved the first book in the series, Firelight. So with a quick ‘one-click’ at Amazon I had it on my kindle. I loved this book. It is a paranormal historical, although I’d say the first half of the book only hints at the paranormal aspects. But we have Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap Up
This week at Smexy…. A- review- The Dark Knight by Elizabeth Elliott (historical romance) B+ review-About Last Night by Ruthie Knox (romance contemporary) B+ review-Thief of Shadows by Elizabeth Hoyt (historical romance) B review – Review: Liquid Lies by Hanna Martine (paranormal romance) B review – Review: Bound by Erica O’Rourke (paranormal romance/YA) B review- Sexy Little Surprises by J.C. Daniels (erotic romance) B review-At Last by Jill Shalvis (romance contemporary) B- review Continue Reading