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 October 19-23, 2026
Contemporary Romance/Romantic Suspense:A Married Little Christmas by Abby JimenezAMZ * BN * K * GP Undone: A Novel (The Undone Book 4) by Peyton CorinneAMZ * BN * K * GP Whiskey Burn (The Weston Brothers Book 1) by Ava HunterAMZ * BN * K * GP A Very Irish Scandal (A Very Scandal Series Book 4) by Anya LondonAMZ * BN * K * GP Love, Lies, and Too Many Guys: A Novel by Erica Lucke DeanAMZ * BN * K * GP The Christmas Competition by Zoe AllisonAMZ * BN * K * GP The Friendsgiving Pact: A Continue Reading
New Releases- Week of August 10-14, 2026
Contemporary Romance/Romantic Suspense:In What World by Bridget MorrisseyAMZ * BN * K * GP See You at the Sunset by Susan LeeAMZ * BN * K * GP Let's Kiss and Tell: A Novel by Joss RichardAMZ * BN * K * GP Back to Square One by Georgia BeersAMZ * BN * K * GP A Summer of Stars by Liana CincottiAMZ * BN * K * GP The Matchmaker's Cottage: A Cozy Fall Romance by Kat SloaneAMZ * BN * K * GP The Best Ex of My Life: The new funny romantic fiction novel with friendship at its heart for 2026 by Emmy Continue Reading
New Releases- Week of July 6-10, 2026
Contemporary Romance/Romantic Suspense:The Final Score by Lana FergusonAMZ * BN * K * GP Summer People: A Novel by Sally BlakelyAMZ * BN * K * GP Out of the Wild: Small Town Romance (Sweetbriar Hollow Book 1) by Cataleya BriellaAMZ * BN * K * GP Love Under Cover by Aastha RoyAMZ * BN * K * GP Kiss, Marry, Kill by Cara TanamachiAMZ * BN * K * GP Star-Crossed Summer by Devon DanielsAMZ * BN * K * GP Every Version of You: A Novel by Natalie MessierAMZ * BN * K * GP Where I Should've Been Continue Reading
New Releases- Week of June 29- July 3, 2026
Contemporary Romance/Romantic Suspense:Hold Me Like a Grudge by Celine OngAMZ * BN * K * GP The High Life: A swoony, high-society romance with plenty of yearning, scheming and spice by Anise StarreAMZ * BN * K * GP There's Something About Caleb Baker by Kristen AliciaAMZ * BN * K * GP True To Your Boots by Lexie SloaneAMZ * BN * K * GP Dirty Deeds: A GenX Alaskan Small Town Romance (Midnight Sun Lovers) by Karen KielyAMZ * BN * K * GP Hothead: An MM Firefighter Romance by Kent Holland AMZ * Continue Reading
Smexy Deals- Deals for books by Carrie Ann Ryan, Judith McNaught, Alexis Hall, and more!
I thought I’d lost my fated mate until he shows up years later. Only with no memory of me. Or us. As Beta of the Aspen Pack, I was forced to watch our former Alpha turn to dark magic and destroy the bonds of our people. I nearly died trying to save us, but I broke the biggest taboo: I told the others that cat shifters existed and almost lost everything in return. Now we have a new Alpha, a new future, and a dangerous and mysterious enemy threatening our stable balance. And a new Continue Reading
New Releases- Week of June 15-19, 2026
Contemporary Romance/Romantic Suspense:You've Got Hate Mail: A Viral Sensation Romance (Accidentally Infamous Book 1) by Pippa GrantAMZ * BN * K * GP Tropesick: A Meta Romance Where the Tropes Two Writers Craft Begin Playing Out in Real Life by Lauren OkieAMZ * BN * K * GP Good at Being Alive: A Novel by Elizabeth O'RoarkAMZ * BN * K * GP Romantic Hero by Kirsty GreenwoodAMZ * BN * K * GP One for the Road: A Novel – A Steamy Scottish Small Town Romance Between a Grumpy Doctor and Single Mom Continue Reading