I’ve enjoyed the heck out of some Brazen Books (part of Entangled Publishing) this year. When they asked if I would get the word out about their one year anniversary, I gladly accepted. Brazen Books, who brought us Wrong Bed Right Guy, Officer Off Limits, Seducing Cinderella, and Tempting the Player - to name just a few - is turning 1 this month, and they’re celebrating in a big way. They’ve got a ton of great things going on this week, including Twitter parties, FB events, and even a huge Continue Reading
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Favorites of 2013….So Far
Taking a break from the Top Ten today to bring you our favorite books of 2013 so far. Has 2013 been a good year for you up to this point? Looking over our reading lists, we have found some goodies. Before we begin, let me note that this list is brought to you by: (Thanks Linkin Fever) Mandi’s Favorites: Painted Faces by LH Cosway. Review l GR l Amz Beyond Control by Kit Rocha Review l GR l Amz Captive Prince Vol 1 and 2 by SU Pacat Review l GR l Amz Thank you for Riding by Meg Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… B+ review – Never a Hero by Marie Sexton (m/m) B review – The Sweet Spot by Laura Drake (contemporary) B review – It Had to be You by Jill Shalvis (contemporary) B- review – Once Upon a Tower by Eloisa James (historical) C+ review – His Risk to Take by Tessa Bailey (erotic romantic suspense) C+ review – Alice’s Wonderland by Allison Dobell (erotic) C+ review – The Look of Love by Bella Andre (contemporary) C review – By Design by Jayne Denker Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap Up
This week at Smexy…. B+ review – True by Erin McCarthy (New Adult) B review – Plus One by Brighton Walsh (contemporary novella) B review – Of Shadow Born by Dianne Sylvan (UF) B review – Plastic Hearts by Lisa De Jong (New Adult) C review – The Laird’s Forbidden Lover by Amelia Gormley (M/M) C review – Son of a Preacher Man by Arianna Hart (contemporary) C review – Nightbound by Lynn Viehl (Paranormal) D review – Undeclared by Jen Frederick (New Adult) Feature: Her Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… A review – Sinner’s Heart by Zoe Archer (historical pnr) B review – Protecting What’s His by Tessa Bailey (contemporary) C+ review – The Earl is Mine by Kieran Kramer (historical) C review – The Summer He Came Home by Juliana Stone (contemp) C review – Thrill Ride by Julie Ann Walker (romantic suspense) C- review – Angelopolis by Danielle Trussoni (paranormal) D review – Assassin’s Gambit by Amy Raby (fantasy) The Cut & Run Web Hunt The Promise Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Lieutenant Derek Tyler. Dirty talker. Bossy in bed. Doesn’t know who Dolly Parton is. Heroine: Ginger Peet. A bartender who likes dirty talkers, especially if they are cops. She owns a beloved five foot statue of Dolly Parton. Derek roughly pulled Ginger off the counter and turned her around to face the mirror. He yanked her back against his body so she could feel his need for her, then brought her hands up around the back of his neck. The position stretched her body, leaving her Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy…. A review – Lush by Lauren Dane (contemporary) A review – Thank you for Riding by Meg Maguire (contemp novella) A review – Touch & Geaux by Abigail Roux (m/m romantic suspense) B review – Love Irresistibly by Julie James (contemporary) B review – Strangers on a Train Collection (contemp novellas) B review – Sharp by Alex Hughes (futuristic romantic suspense) B review – Nautier and Wilder by Lora Leigh and Jaci Burton (erotic) B review – Let it Continue Reading
New Releases- Week of September 28- October 2, 2026
Contemporary Romance/Romantic Suspense:The Twelve Loves of Christmas: An Advent Romance Collection by Alexandria Bellefleur, Elise Bryant, et al.AMZ * BN * K * GP From Beijing, With Love: A Novel by Bei LinAMZ * BN * K * GP Book Club Confidential: A Novel by Julie HatcherAMZ * BN * K * GP Take a Chance, Sasha Sinclair (A Clover Lake Novel Book 3) by Ashley Herring BlakeAMZ * BN * K * GP Swing and a Kiss: A Novel by Jaqueline SnoweAMZ * BN * K * GP The Alibi Club: A Novel by Carrie TalickAMZ 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
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