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 - Wolf Bride by Elizabeth Moss (historical/sheena) B+ review - Grave Phantoms by Jenn Bennett (historical paranormal/mandi) B+ review - Beauty and the Rake by Erica Monroe (historical/tori) B review - Taming the Legend by Kat Latham (contemporary/tori) C review - Once Upon a Dare by Jennifer Bonds (contemporary/mandi) C review - Eighth Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones (urban fantasy/tori) C- review - Meet me at the Gates by Kelly Wyre Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - The Unlikely Lady by Valerie Bowman (historical/sheena) B review - Acute Reactions by Ruby Lang (contemporary/mandi) B+ review - The Duke and the Lady in Red by Lorraine Heath (historical/mandi) B+ review - Anticipation by Sarah Mayberry (contemporary/mandi) B review - The Mistake by Elle Kennedy (new adult/tori) C+ review - Cold Burn of Magic by Jennifer Estep (YA/tori) C+ review - Naming his Mate by M. Limoges (m/m/sheena) C- review - A Scoundrel by Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - Elements of Chemistry by Penny Reid (contemporary/tori) A review - Nice Girls Don't Ride by Roni Loren (contemporary/sheena) A review - Sealed in Sin by Juliette Cross (urban fantasy/sheena) B+ review - Taken by Charlotte Stein (erotic/mandi) B+ review - Ares' Temptation by Aubrie Dionnne (paranormal/sheena) B review - There You Stand by Christina Lee (m/m / tori) B review - A Way Home by Keira Andrews (m/m/ mandi) C+ review - Protecting Fate by Katee Continue Reading
New Releases- Week of January 12-16, 2025
Contemporary Romance/Romantic Suspense:Most Eligible: A Novel by Isabelle EngelAMZ * BN * K * GP The Suite Secret (London Hearts Book 2) by Tierney PageAMZ * BN * K * GP A Killer Kind of Romance by Letizia LoriniAMZ * BN * K * GP For Our Next Song (Glitter Bats Book 2) by Jessica JamesAMZ * BN * K * GP Greta Gets the Girl by Melissa MarrAMZ * BN * K * GP Single Dad Boss Problems: A Small Town, Single Dad Billionaire Romance (Billionaires of Yosemite Ranch Book 2) by Elise SaxAMZ * BN * K * Continue Reading
New Releases- November 24-28, 2025
Contemporary Romance/Romantic Suspense:Call Me Anytime (The Protectors Book 1) by Max MonroeAMZ * BN * K * GP Second Chance Romance: A Heartwarming, Body-Positive Reunion Romance Novel in the Quaint Small Town of Harlot's Bay by Olivia Dade AMZ * BN * K * GP The Rebel with Broken Strings: A Spicy Western Romance Featuring Country Music (Naked Moose Book 3) by Stacey KennedyAMZ * BN * K * GP Trouble with Travis: A forbidden, falling for the wrong brother romance. by Christina HovlandAMZ * BN * Continue Reading
New Releases- Week of October 6-10, 2025
Contemporary Romance/Romantic Suspense:Willing Prey by Allie OleanderAMZ * BN * K * GP Cowboy Casual by Holly ReneeAMZ * BN * K * GP The Dance by Kimberly R. VargasAMZ * BN * K * GP First Serves and Second Chances (East Coast Matches Book 1) by Emmery FoxAMZ * BN * K * GP Overdue: A Novel by Stephanie PerkinsAMZ * BN * K * GP The Second Chance Cinema: A Novel by Thea WeissAMZ * BN * K * GP Oh, Gemini! (Oh, Saltmere Series) by Riley AnguloAMZ * BN * K * GP Love Pucked (Toronto Rosebuds Continue Reading
New Releases- Week of August 4-8, 2025
Contemporary Romance/Romantic Suspense:Well, Actually: A Novel by Mazey EddingsAMZ * BN * K * GP If Not for My Baby by Kate GoldenAMZ * BN * K * GP Anywhere With You by Ellie PalmerAMZ * BN * K * GP A Beginner's Guide to Forever: A Novel by Kendall RyanAMZ * BN * K * GP The Build-a-Boyfriend Project: A Novel by Mason DeaverAMZ * BN * K * GP Pick Me by Victoria SchadeAMZ * BN * K * GP Once Upon a Time in Dollywood by Ashley JordanAMZ * BN * K * GP He Falls First (Colburn Brothers Book 1) Continue Reading
New Releases- Week of July 14-18, 2025
Contemporary Romance/Romantic Suspense:Maid for Each Other by Lynn PainterAMZ * BN * K * GP The Reluctant Flirt (Outer Banks Book 2) by Jennifer ProbstAMZ * BN * K * GP How to Sell a Romance by Alexa MartinAMZ * BN * K * GP Only Lovers in the Building: A Romantic Comedy of Friendship, Romance Book Clubs and Podcasting on a Retreat in Miami by Nadine GonzalezAMZ * BN * K * GP How to Date a Prince: An Enemies to Lovers MM Queer Romance (Being Royal Book 1) by Hayden StoneAMZ * BN * K * GP Continue Reading
New Releases- Week of June 16-20, 2025
Contemporary Romance/Romantic Suspense:Sounds Like Love by Ashley PostonAMZ * BN * K * GP Seven Year Itch: A Steamy Small-Town Rivals-to-Lovers Romance Filled with Witty Banter and Unlikely Romance at a Destination Wedding (Mountain Men Matchmaker Book 2) by Amy DawsAMZ * BN * K * GP The Ripple Effect: A Novel by Maggie NorthAMZ * BN * K * GP Coming in Hot (Frontrunners) by Josie JuniperAMZ * BN * K * GP Ride The Wave by Katherine ReillyAMZ * BN * K * GP Insincerely Yours: An Enemies to Continue Reading