(Originally published November 2011) Some wallflowers bloom at night… Violet is a quiet girl. She speaks six languages, but seldom raises her voice. The gentlemen aren’t beating down her door. Until the night of the Spindle Cove Christmas ball, when a mysterious stranger crashes into the ballroom and collapses at Violet’s feet. He’s wet, chilled, bleeding, and speaking in an unfamiliar tongue. Only Violet understands him. And she knows he’s not what he seems. She has one night to Continue Reading
Smexy Deals!
Staff Sergeant Jasper "Ace" Atchison takes one look at Private Sonny Daye and knows that every word on paper about him is pure, unadulterated bullshit. But Sonny is desperate, and although Ace isn't going to take him up on his offer of "anything," that doesn't mean he isn't tempted. Instead, Ace takes Sonny under his wing, protecting him when they're in the service and making plans with him when they get out. Together, they're going to own a garage and build race cars and make their Continue Reading
Feature: Christmas Lane by Amy Aislin
Thank you for joining me to celebrate the release of my newest m/m contemporary romance, Christmas Lane, and thank you to Smexy Books for having me today! If you’ve never read my books—or even if you have—here’s a fun fact: most of them are set in a small town. The Play of His Life, As Big As the Sky, and Ballerina Dad are all set in my hometown of Oakville, Ontario, Canada. Picture Winter is set mostly in Toronto, but with parts in the town of Puslinch, Ontario. On the Ice: the fictional Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE DUKE by Janna MacGregor (On sale 11/27) Time stood suspended as he catalogued her every move. Inch by inch, she massaged his skin with her hands like an artist learning every muscle, sinew, and bone. Her gentle movements should have relaxed him but had the opposite effect. It caused a hunger like no other. She leaned closer and imprisoned him with her familiar fragrance of lavender. He couldn’t escape if his life depended on it. Thank God for small miracles. Continue Reading
Christmas Gift Guide From Sourcebooks!
Christmas Gift Guide Roundup Mistletoe in Texas Gift this to: Anyone who loves all things Texas or rodeo, and fans of second chance romance Suggested gift pairing: A cute Texas cookie cutter, or a bag of Texas Pecan coffee for a warm and authentic treat. (Because a horse won’t fit under the Continue Reading
Review: Better Not Pout by Annabeth Albert
Better Not Pout by Annabeth Albert Released: November 12, 2018M/M RomanceCarina Press Reviewed by Mandi First, let me say - there is actual holiday stuff in this "holiday" romance. How many times have I read a holiday romance, with the holiday cover and title, and then be left with MAYBE one snowfall or one mention of a Christmas dinner??? Too many times to count! Better Not Pout has a hero wearing a santa suit! Thanksgiving! Lots of snow! An elf! Christmas presents! It got me in the Continue Reading
Take My Books Winners!
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Smex Scene Sunday
Sabrina He’s the cockiest bastard I’ve ever met and I mean that with all the affection and adoration in the world. I’ve been in love with him for years, and not just because of those intense blue eyes or that slow smug smile that promises to make all your dreams come true. I’ve seen what lies under that smile and his cocksure attitude. It’s enough to make me melt. Not that I’d ever let him know. Not only is Luke Cochran one of Hollywood’s up-and-coming movie Continue Reading
Smexy Deals!
When a psychic tells spunky, superstitious Kelly Byrne that she’s already met her true love, she becomes obsessed with the idea of tracking him down before Christmas. Kelly immediately writes up an “Ex List” and starts contacting old boyfriends to figure out which one is the one. When her college sweetheart rolls into town, Kelly convinces herself that they’re meant to be. The trouble is, sparks are flying with someone she’s never given a chance: her best friend, Mark. Mark Blakely Continue Reading
Take My Books Giveaway!
I have some books sitting around and it's time for y'all to take them from me! Set #1 Diamond Fire by Ilona AndrewsShades of Wicked by Jeaniene FrostIn the Mood Fur Love Anthology Set #2 Beautiful Sinner by Sophie JordanFrom Here to You by Jamie McGuireThe Brightest Stars by Anna Todd Set #3 The Other Miss Bridgerton by Julia QuinnFor the Duke's Eyes Only by Lenora BellThe Governess Game by Tessa Dare Set #4 Season of Wonder by RaeAnne ThayneThe Christmas Key Continue Reading