So what’s up with Goodreads lately? I love Goodreads – I always go there first before buying a book. I have found some wonderful reviewers there that have amazing insight into the books I read. But lately, Goodreads has been popping up in a more negative light. The first time it left a bad taste in my mouth was a few months ago when some people started making fun of an author’s appearance. I think the Goodreads staff made them take down the picture, but the thread itself was horrid and Continue Reading
Archives for March 2011
Review: Under Wraps by Hannah Jayne
Under Wraps (Underworld Detection Agency #1) by Hannah Jayne Urban Fantasy March 1, 2011 Paperback Kensington Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Anyone under three feet tall gives me the creeps; including my kids.“ Sophie Lawson is an “executive assistant” for the head of the UAD-Underworld Detection Agency. Considered a “norm” or “breather” in this all supernatural word, Sophie’s claim to fame is that she is a null. Meaning nothing magical works on her or against her. So Sophie Continue Reading
Molly Harper Winners
The winners of How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf and The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper are: NikkiBrandyBerry Angiegirl Congrats! Winners have been contacted :) Thanks to Simon & Schuster for hosting the contest! Continue Reading
Guest Review: Hidden Away by Maya Banks
Hidden Away by Maya Banks (KGI #3) Romantic Suspense March 1, 2011 Paperback Berkley Julie from Yummy Men and Kick Ass Chicks is going three for three! Back again to review the third book in Maya Banks’ KGI series. Julie – take it away. Favorite Quote: “He made her stupid. Completely and utterly stupid.” Hidden Away is the third book in Maya Banks’ KGI series. This is Garrett’s book. In the first book, I loved Garrett. He was a total badass with a soft and sweet side. He was Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–March 18th
10. My Week – It as been a good week. I ate bangers and mash last night in honor of St. Patrick’s day. Couldn’t find any green wine though. 9. I don’t know about you, but I am having a lot of fun this year with Dabwaha. For those who don’t know, this is like the March Madness Basketball tournament, but for books. It is too late to get your bracket in, but you can still vote and trash talk and campaign on Twitter (which is my favorite thing!) I have a column set up so I can see all the Continue Reading
Review: Blackout by Rob Thurman
Blackout (Cal Leandros # 6) by Rob Thurman Urban Fantasy March 1, 2011 Paperback Roc Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Leandros...Niko, you might want to take a closer look at that picture and buy a cattle prod for when I’m all the way back because that guy is not happy and that guy is not right.” When Caliban (Cal) Leandros wakes up on a beach surrounded by dead monsters he knows a killer has been here. That doesn’t bother him. The fact he could be the killer doesn’t bother him. Continue Reading
Julia London Winners
The three winners of A Light at Winter’s End by Julia London are: Mary Natascha CrystalGB Congrats! Emails have been sent. Continue Reading
Review: Trail of the Tudor Blue by Gwen Roman
Trail of the Tudor Blue by Gwen Roman (Jewel of the Night #1) Romantic Suspense January 24, 2011 E-Book Wild Rose Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I’m not going to stand around and be lectured about my past, my family, and my options for the future by some guy who’s got his morality in such a twist he can’t even admit what he does for a living.” Art restorer Ardis Bellamy thought recovering an historic necklace from the South of France would be a piece of cake. Until she Continue Reading
Thursday’s Lunch Break
One of the fun things about this romance community are all of the wonderful conferences as a reader you are able to go to. One such conference will be the RT Booklovers Conference held April 6-10 in Los Angeles. Now while that is across the country from me and not possible to attend this year, I know many, many authors and bloggers who will be going. If it is in your neighborhood, check out the schedule of events. There will be book signings, parties, and a variety of panels. In Continue Reading
Review: Shalador’s Lady by Anne Bishop
Shalador’s Lady (A Black Jewels Novel #8) by Anne Bishop Fantasy March 2, 2010 Hardcover Roc Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It is better to break you own heart then to break your honor.” Shalador's Lady by Anne Bishop is the 8th book in her Black Jewels series. It is also the sequel to her 7th book, The Shadow Queen. I adore the Black Jewels series. A deliciously dark and traumatic series that celebrates the triumph of evil. Unequivocal world building sustained by dramatic and Continue Reading