Forged Of Shadows by Jessa Slade (Marked Souls #2) June 1, 2010 Paranormal Romance Paperback, 400 Pages SignetFavorite Quote: "My world was always at stake. I just forgot I cared. Until I loved him.”Reviewed by ToriLiam Niall is the leader of the League, a band of immortal warriors who are possessed by repentant demons. They now must fight evil to repent for their transgressions.Liam never wanted to be a leader. Having barely survived the Irish potato famine, he escaped to Chicago Continue Reading
Archives for June 2010
Guest Author: Alayna Williams
I’m happy to have Alayna Williams at Smexy today to talk about oracles! I reviewed her new release, Dark Oracle earlier today. Ancient and Modern Oracles By Alayna Williams The Delphic Oracle is probably the most famous oracle of the ancient world. The priestess of the Temple of Apollo, the Pythia, wielded a great deal of political influence over leaders who sought her advice and the priestesses who served the temple. The Temple of Apollo was sited over a crevasse in the earth emitting Continue Reading
Review: Dark Oracle by Alayna Williams
Dark Oracle by Alayna Williams (Oracle #1) Available Now Urban Fantasy Paperback, 328 Pages Pocket Why I read: Received for review Favorite Quote: “Your radiation suit’s in the trunk. I brought extra duct tape.” Five years ago, Tara was brutally attacked while working as a criminal profiler. She used tarot cards to help track those that committed crimes, but one time the bad guy almost won. Buried alive and cut brutally, after escape she vowed to stop tracking criminals. Continue Reading
This Week at Smexy and Winners!
Monday I will have my review of Dark Oracle by Alayna Williams Later in the day, Alayna will be here with a guest blog and a chance to win her book! Tuesday, Tori will have her review of Forged of Shadows. That afternoon, I will have a review of Myla by Moonlight. Wednesday, Tori’s review of Chimera by Rob Thurman will be up. I peeked at Tori’s review and she LOVES this one! Later, Tori will be talking erotic with The Feather. Thursday Tori is back with her review of Continue Reading
Review: In and Out by L.B. Gregg
In and Out by L.B. Gregg (Men of Smithfield #4) M/M Romance May 14, 2010 E-Book Aspen Mountain Press Why I read: L.B. Gregg is a favorite author of mine. Favorite Quote: Gin bit my tongue. Five o’clock, my taste buds screamed, yippee ki yay! Holden Worthington is a big star living in the small town of Smithfield. A big star that never leaves his home. Years ago he was on television hosting a show for the Discovery Channel and traveling the world with his partner in love and Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – June 4th
10. I’m going to try to start doing a top ten every Friday afternoon. Hopefully I will have better dedication to it then my attempt to do a monthly wrap up which lasted two months. HA! Why a top ten? First, I gather little tidbits of information during the week and I want to share them. Second, I have a super secret obsession/crush on David Letterman. Don’t tell anyone, ok? 9. Big news from Orbit – Two more books are coming from Gail Carriger in her Parasol Protectorate series next year – Continue Reading
Review: The Wolf Next Door by Lydia Dare
The Wolf Next Door by Lydia Dare (Westfield Brothers #3) Paranormal Historical Romance June 1, 2010 Paperback, 384 Pages Sourcebooks Casablanca Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "I missed you.” "Well, I didn't miss you at all. In fact, I can't even remember your name.” In this much anticipated story, we finally get to see what caused Lady Prisca and Lord William to despise each other. We caught glimpses of their animosity in A Certain Wolfish Charm and it left me Continue Reading
Interview with Ashlyn Chase and Giveaway
Amanda, who posted her guest review of Strange Neighbors earlier today is back with an interview with Ashlyn Chase! Tell us a little about yourself. That's one of the toughest question to answer. I usually just tell people I'm like an Almond Joy bar. A little nutty, a little flaky, but basically sweet, wanting only to give my readers a pleasurable, leisure time, reading experience. Was it a huge jump to go from writing academic articles and thesis' to writing fiction? There was a step in Continue Reading
Guest Review: Strange Neighbors by Ashlyn Chase
Strange Neighbors by Ashlyn Chase Paranormal Romance June 1, 2010 Paperback, 384 Pages Sourcebooks CasablancaReviewed by AmandaMerry McKenzie is a twenty-five year old Nurse from Rhode Island who has finally flown the family nest and rented an apartment in the city of Boston.Merry is so excited to be finally free and out on her own. She loves her family dearly, but when her mother was brutally murdered when she was sixteen years old, she took on the ‘mother’ role of the family and Continue Reading
The Iron King Winner
The winner of The Iron King by Julie Kagawa and the $25 Visa Giftcard is…. Reena Jacobs Congrats!!! Thank you to Big Honcho Media for sponsoring the giveaway and for everyone stopping by! Continue Reading