(I think that book is pretend - but I didn't pick the picture for the book ;)Or better titled - what romance, urban fantasy or sci/fi do men read? Recently at Patti's she posted that her husband really enjoyed the Sookie series and several others. I think the Sookie series is a great one for men to read. My dad just started the series and loves it. He also has read Harry Potter (which doesn't really qualify as romance), Twilight, and The Host, also by Stephanie Meyers.Now my husband on the other Continue Reading
Archives for October 2009
Party at Cecile’s
Cecile, from All I Want and More is having a month long celebration in honor of her birthday and let me tell ya, this girl knows how to party! There is always talk of hot men, cocktails, and books. What else is there in life? ;)Today she has an interview with Charlotte Featherstone and a chance to win, Winter's Desire, an anthology by Charlotte Featherstone, Amanda McIntyre, and Kristi Astor. Isn't it a beautiful cover? It comes out this November.Check back all week for lots more celebrations... Continue Reading
Convincing Arthur – Ava March Review
Convincing Arthur - Ava MarchJuly 21, 2009M/M Historical RomanceNovella LengthLoose IDBook was purchasedI was recently read a review of Convincing Arthur at Erotic Horizon. The idea of a m/m in a historical setting really appealed to me. I immediately purchased it and when I added it to my Goodreads list, I noticed Barbara had also given it high marks so I told myself I would read just the first chapter to get a feel for the book. A few hours later I was done ;)Leopold Thornton, or "Thorn" is a Continue Reading
Who is ready for Cole and Showalter?
Deep Kiss of WinterBy Kresley Cole and Gena ShowalterAvailable Now!!! Under the cover of wintry dark shadows, passion's magic ignites a fire too hot to touch -- and too wicked to die....DEEP KISS OF WINTERTwo never-before-published paranormal stories to delight the senses and tantalize the imagination!#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHORKRESLEY COLEdelivers a breathtaking tale of a brutal vampire soldier about to know love for the first time...and a Valkyrie aching to be touched.Murdoch Wroth Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten
Buzzworthy book of the week - Shadowfae by Erica Hayes. This combines Fae, vampires and shifters, and looks like some hot lovin'. Really looks good from things I have read. We watch The Office a week behind (blame husband who is not home on Thursday nights) so I can now just talk about Jim and Pam's wedding! Seriously - crazy good episode. Between Dwight getting some action, Andy doing the splits on his keys, and Meredith - my favorite character, it was a funny show. Plus, how sweet are Jim and Continue Reading
Three Seeds – Gabriel Madison Winner
The winner of Three Seeds by Gabriel Madison is....jeanette8042Congrats!!! I will be in touch with the details.Thanks again to Gabriel Madison for taking the time to stop by Smexy :) Continue Reading
Soulless – Gail Carriger Review
Soulless - Gail Carriger (Book #1 in the Parasol Protectorate Series)October 1, 2009Historical/Paranormal Romance/Steampunk384 pages, paperbackOrbitBook purchased by meAlexia Tarabotti is a mature woman of twenty-six who would much rather be reading or eating than suffering at a ball. For that reason, she sneaks off to the library and orders tea and is having quite a marvelous time all by herself until a vampire strolls in. Under normal circumstances, vampires are civil, one of her best friends Continue Reading
Bringing Sexy Back
I have been noticing a lot of current and soon to be released books are featuring some verra smexy backs! We all know that I like a hairy chest, but that muscular back has been looking mighty fine to me lately. So much so, that I include a sexy back on my header (and let's not forget the sexy rump!) So let's take a look:Indiscreet - Carolyn Jewel My back lust took full effect when I saw this cover. I think that may be one of the best backs I have ever seen! Can't you imagine water running Continue Reading
Guest Blogging At Book Chick City
All month long, Book Chick City is having a All Hallows Eve celebration with guest authors, bloggers and fun giveaways.Today, I am over there talking about my favorite villains in current series I am reading. Go on over and tell us who your favorite villians are!!p.s - I have a girl crush on her picture. I seriously want that hair! Continue Reading
First Drop of Crimson – Jeaniene Frost Cover!!
Jeaniene Frost just posted her new cover for Spade's book, a spin-off from her Bones and Cat series!!! Here it is:Back cover blurb - The night is not safe for mortals. Denise MacGregor knows all too well what lurks in the shadows - her best friend is half-vampire Cat Crawfield - and she has already lost more than the average human could bear. But her family's dark past is wrapped in secrets and shrouded in darkness - and a demon shapeshifter has marked Denise as prey. Now her survival depends on Continue Reading