Compiling this list for 2016 succeeded in proving to me that this was not a great year for me reading wise. From a numbers perspective, I’ve read the least amount of books this year when compared to previous years. I wasn’t surprised to see that most of my favorite reads were by authors whose series I’ve followed for years. With a sprinkling of new to me authors mixed in, here is my list in no particular order: Archangel’s Heart (Guild Hunter #9) by Nalini Singh: This was a fantastic Continue Reading
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May’s Favorite Books of 2016
My list for 2016 is a short one, but it was a good reading year. While I read fewer books than usual, I was also not plagued by the WTF phenomenon that was 2015 and for that I am thankful. I can’t think of a single book that I read this year that was a total fail or “can’t even finish with this crap”- and that’s a huge win in my world. I was delighted by the installments in some of my favorite series, as well as a new emerging favorite author. First mention on my list goes to The Hating Game Continue Reading
Tori’s Favorite Books of 2016
2016 has definitely been a year of great change. From dirty politics to the death of icons, I’m sure most will agree that it’s time to lay 2016 to rest for good. Thankfully, amidst the many trials and tribulations we had heaped upon us this year, we had plenty of fantastic books to comfort and offer us an escape from reality. From romance to horror...below is my list of books that helped make this year a little more bearable. Duke of Sin by Elizabeth Hoyt- Elizabeth Hoyt’s truly outdoes Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… A review – One Fell Sweep by Ilona Andrews (tori/urban fantasy) B+ review – Due South by Tamsen Parker (mandi/ contemporary) B review – Off The Rails by Jill Sorenson (kini/suspense) B review – Nico by Sarah Castille (tori/suspense) B- review- Married for His Convenience by Eleanor Webster (mandi/historical) C+ review – The Father He Runs by Lydia Aicher (mandi/mm contemporary) D review – Trophy Wife by Noelle Adams (mandi/contemporary) D review- Snowed In by Jenna Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - Shut up and Kiss Me by Jessica Lemmon (helyce/contemporary) B+ review - Wound Tight by Tessa Bailey (mandi/ m/m) B+ review - First Step Forward by Liora Blake (mandi/contemporary) B review - Downed by Jen Frederick (tori/contemporary) B review - The Keeper by Jillian Liota (tori/contemporary) B- review - Blood Vow by JR Ward (mandi/paranormal) C+ review - Arctic Fire by Keira Andrews (mandi/ m/m) C review - The Pawn by Skye Warren (mandi/dark Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… A review –Irresistible Jerk by Mira Stanley (Erotic Rom-serial/sheena) B+ review– In The Kill by K Sterling ( MM Rom Sus/helyce) B+/B review –Round Midnight by Emma Berry and Genevieve Turner ( Rom Con/kini) B review – Dirty Like Me by Jamie Diamond (Rom Con/sheena) B- review-Taken by Cynthia Eden (Rom Sus/tori) C+review-My Rogue, My Ruin by Amalie Howard and Angie Morgan (Hist Rom/may) C review-Duke of Pleasure by Elizabeth Hoyt (Hist Rom/mandi) C- review-How To Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… A review – Brutal Game by Cara McKenna (Rom Con-Erotic/joint review) B+ review– Managed by Kristen Callihan ( Rom Con/tori) B review – Leopard's Fury by Christine Feehan ( PNR/sheena) B review – One Hot December by Tiffany Reisz (Rom Con/mandi) B review – Sweet Cheeks by K. Bromberg (Rom Con/tori) B review-Holiday With A Twist by Shannon Stacey (Rom Con/mandi) News from Tori: Ugh. If your Thanksgiving was anything like mine, you're still recovering from Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A+ review - Magic Binds by Ilona Andrews (tori) B+ review - The Bird and the Sword by Amy Harmon (mandi) B+ review - Her Halloween Treat by Tiffany Reisz (mandi) B review - Apprentice in Death by J.D. Robb (tori) C review - Hard to Hold by Katie Rose (tori) C- review - The Bear Who Loved Me by Kathy Lyons (mandi) C- review - School Ties by Tamsen Parker (tori) D review - So Good by Darcy Burke (kini) D review - Mercenary by Michele Mannon (sheena) D review - Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – February 5th
10. I'm sorry my superpower is better than yours. (link) 9. Kate and the former Beast Lord Curran Lennart are finally making their relationship official. But there are some steep obstacles standing in the way of their walk to the altar... Kate’s father, Roland, has kidnapped the demigod Saiman and is slowly bleeding him dry in his never-ending bid for power. A Witch Oracle has predicted that if Kate marries the man she loves, Atlanta will burn and she will lose him forever. Continue Reading
Mandi’s Favorite Books of 2015
I read 222 books this year, which is low for me, but I overall I had a pretty good year. Thirteen absolute favorites - four of which are paranormal, two m/m, and one that doesn't have a happily ever after (don't freak out!). Here they are in no particular order: Hold Me Close by Megan Hart - Dark, erotic, sometimes horrifying, sometimes uplifting. From my review: Megan Hart doesn’t make it easy – sometimes it’s horrifying. Sometimes it’s really sad. I’m not sure I smiled, but I was Continue Reading