Author Archives | Mandi

About Mandi

Mandi started Smexy Books in 2009. She is obsessed with romance books and has collected many fictional boyfriends along the way. The day would not be complete unless she has hit the '1-click' button at least once. Want to help her with this? Email her recs. Shes loves contemps (dark, erotic, funny, or just plain old vanilla), historicals, and anything m/m. If there is a PNR or UF that has completely blown you away, she would like to hear about that too. mandi (at) smexybooks (dot) com.

Smex Scene Sunday–Beauty Series by Skye Warren

June 16, 2013

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I love the beauty and the beast trope. Something about a scarred, tortured hero and the woman who makes him feel whole. I also am always quite intrigued by Skye Warren’s voice. She usually writes very dark erotica, but this series is lighter. This will be a four book series, but I’ve only read the [...]

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Weekly Wrap-Up

June 15, 2013

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This week at Smexy…. A guest review – In the Company of Shadows by Sonny and Ais (m/m) B+ review – Tiger Magic by Jennifer Ashley (paranormal) B+ review – Reckless Viscount by Amy Sandas (historical) B+ review – Sweet Revenge by Zoe Archer (historical) B review – The Elusive Wife by Callie Hutton (historical) [...]

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Smexy’s Top Ten–June 14th

June 14, 2013

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10. School is done. Summer has officially started. Summer also means eating healthier. And by that I mean, fermented grapes. *grins* 9. Book news: Ruthie Knox has announced she is writing a New Adult series under the name Robin York set to release in 2014. Goodreads is now showing the release date of Burned by [...]

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Review: Flirting With Disaster by Ruthie Knox

June 14, 2013

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Flirting With Disaster by Ruthie Knox (Camelot #3) June 10, 2013 Contemporary Romance Loveswept Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: He picked her up. Picked her up and carried her, as if she were Scarlett O’Hara and he were Rhett Butler, if Rhett had been the kind of guy to go down on Scarlett in a [...]

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It Had To Be You by Jill Shalvis Giveaway!

June 13, 2013

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Blurb:  Ali Winters is not having a good day. Her boyfriend left her, everyone in town thinks she’s a thief, and now she’s about to be kicked out of her home. Her only shot at keeping a roof over her head and clearing her name is to beg for help from a police detective who’s [...]

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Review: Possession by Jennifer Lyon

June 12, 2013

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Possesion by Jennifer Lyon (Plus One Chronicles #2) Contemporary Romance May 28, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi A few months ago I read the first in this series, The Proposition and really enjoyed it. I’m a sucker for billionaire heroes, although there are few I actually like. Sloane fits into that category though. He [...]

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Guest Author Zoe Archer

June 11, 2013

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We are happy to have Zoe Archer stopping by Smexy today to celebrate the release of her new book, Sweet Revenge! Take it away, Zoe… We’re heading into the summer months, which means that it will soon be too hot to cook. So what dishes are best served cold? Gazpacho Ceviche Sushi Vichyssoise Caesar Salad [...]

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Winner!

June 11, 2013

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The winner of Neanderthal Seeks Human by Penny Reid is: Jennifer S. Congrats! Thanks to Penny for hosting the giveaway.

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Guest Review: In the Company of Shadows series by Sonny Hassel and Ais Nym

June 10, 2013

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A few days ago, a reader named Camry left a message for me on Facebook about a m/m series I had never heard. After talking a bit, I could tell she (and others on Goodreads) was quite passionate about it. I asked her if she was interested in reviewing it for Smexy, and luckily she [...]

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*Giveaway* Neanderthal Seeks Human by Penny Reid

June 7, 2013

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Earlier this year, May reviewed and really enjoyed Neanderthal Seeks Human by Penny Reid. Today, the print version goes on sale!! To celebrate, Penny is going to give away a copy of the print book to one random commenter. Blurb: There are three things you need to know about Janie Morris: 1) She is incapable [...]

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