Here’s my favorite books from 2016. I looked back at my post from earlier this year and included a few of those in my top from the whole year. When you read so many books, it is hard to pick the best/favorites. My biggest wish for 2017 is more books that feature characters that are over 30. Brutal Game by Cara McKenna- The conclusion to Willing Victim that I didn’t know I needed. It was great to see Flynn and Laurel again even if it left me emotionally raw. We did a group review Continue Reading
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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 – Royally Screwed by Emma Chase (Rom Con/mandi) B+ review – Thief of Hearts by L.H. Conway ( Rom Con/tori) B review – Top Shelf by Kelly Jamieson (Rom Con/kini) B review – Twisted Palace by Erin Watt (Rom Con YA/tori) B review – A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas (Hist Mys/tori) B review – You Had Me at Christmas Anthology (Rom Con Holiday/mandi) C review – The Boy is Back by Meg Cabot (Rom Con/may) Cover Reveal and Giveaway: Chelsea Mueller’s Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… B+ review – Texas Tall by Kaki Walker (Western Hist/mandi) B+ review – Single Player by Elia Winters (MM Rom Con/kini) B review – Black Magic Bayou by Sierra Dean (UF/tori) B review – Dark Mafia Prince by Annika Martin (Rom Sus/mandi) B review – Audiobook-Withholding Evidence by Rachel Grant (Rom Sus/mandi) C+ review – Blind Sight by Carol O' Connell (Crime Fic/tori) C review – Enjoy the Dance by Heidi Cullinan (MM Rom Con/mandi) D review – Dust Up with the Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… A+ review – Loving You Easy by Roni Loren (sheena) B review- Sunrise Crossing by Jodi Thomas (tori) B review- Rookie Move by Sarina Bowen (tori) B review- All I Want by Nicole Helm (mandi) C+ review – Last Kiss Of Summer by Marina Adair (mandi) C review – Called Up by Jen Doyle (kini) Smexy's Top Ten September Mini Reviews Tori’s News: Guardian’s Mate by Jennifer Ashley-The 9th installment of Ashley’s Shifter’s Unbound series gives us the romance Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A- review - Wanderlust by Roni Loren (sheena) B+ review - Steadfast by Sarina Bowen (mandi) B+ review - One Minute to Midnight by Nico Rosso (mandi) B review - Broken Prince by Erin Watt (tori) B review - Where the Wild Things Bite by Molly Harper (tori) B- review - The Angels' Share by JR Ward (tori) C+ review - Cream of the Crop by Alice Clayton (kini) C review - The Emperor's Arrow by Lauren D.M. Smith (mandi) D review - Racing to You by Robin Lovett Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... B review - Into the Blue by Chanel Cleeton (mandi) B review - Moonshot by Alessandra Torre (mandi) B- review - Even Odds by Elia Winters (kini) B- review - Stripped and Bound by Rebecca Moon (sheena) C- review - Moonstruck by Lauren Dane (helyce) Kini's Favorite Reads of 2016....So Far. Mandi's July TBR Buzz Books 2016: Romance News from Mandi: Game of Shadows by Amanda K. Byrne has a good suspense premise - the hero is a baddie and the heroine is a trained Continue Reading
Buzz Books 2016: Romance. A Free Sampler!
Leading up to the Romance Writers of America conference, Publishers Lunch is offering Buzz Books: Romance. What's this you say? The leading romance publishers, including Harlequin, Kensington, Avon, and Berkley, have enthusiastically embraced Buzz Books. The authors excerpted here are bestselling, award-winning, and irresistible. Readers will discover new series, catch up with the latest installments from beloved established series, and find great standalone titles from grande dames such as Continue Reading
Mandi’s July To-Be-Read
Steadfast by Sarina Bowen - July 12. I just read Bittersweet and I looooooved and I can't wait for this book!! Kindle l Goodreads Fast Connection by Megan Erickson and Santino Hassell - July 11. Strong Signal is a favorite read of this year so far, so I'm def ready for the next one in this erotic m/m series. Kindle l Goodreads Rock Wedding by Nalini Singh - July 19. Tori has had a peek at this one and said it's a sweet second chance romance. Kindle l Goodreads Married Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... B+ review - Downtown Devil by Cara McKenna (mandi) B review - Inseverable by Cecy Robson (tori) B review - MacLean's Passion by Sharon Cullen (tori) B review - Hold You Against Me by Skye Warren (mandi) B- review - The Deal With Love by Jamie Wesley (mandi) B- review - With Vengeance by Brooklyn Ann (helyce) B- review - Beauty and the Highland Beast by Lecia Cornwall (sheena) DNF review - Stealing His Thunder by Sparrow Bennett (mandi) Cover Reveal: Hard Hitter Continue Reading