10. Best thing ever? Why have I never eaten out of the hood of my backwards hoodie? I will now set a goal to eat ALL THE HOOD FOOD. You might not even need your hands. Brilliant. (Link.)
9. I loved Sins & Needles by Karina Hall, the first book in her Artists Trilogy. The author has now released a prequel novella. I’m going to read it this weekend, but from what I hear (and for those that have read S&N) you may actually LIKE Javier after this novella. Which will just spin my head around and maybe hope for redemption? I don’t know…I’ll report back next week. On Every Street is $.99 novella. If you haven’t read Sins & Needles, it’s only $2.99. (Book two releases April 2!)
8. Some Book Deals:
Heartstrings and Diamond Rings by Jane Graves is $2.99 through 4/1
Home at Last Chance by Hope Ramsay is $2.99 through 4/1
Barefoot in the Sand by Roxanne St. Claire is $1.99 through 4/1
Beg Me by Shiloh Walker is $.99
Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost is $1.99 (book 2, Twice Tempted is out soon! Enjoyed book one a lot)
7. I read The Bride by Julie Garwood while on vacation last week. Yes, I’m SO late to the party with this book. I know. I know. But at least I read it! And let me just say – Alec Kincaid can unwillingly drag me away and force me to marry him ANY damn day he wants. *peeks out window* In his kilt with his glorious muscles, he went straight to the top of my boyfriend list (Barrons did push him down from the very top spot of course). If there is a chance you haven’t read this book, I highly recommend it. It’s just plain fun. Goodreads l Kindle
She still hadn’t caught on. Alec sighed. "Change your gown, Jamie, if that’s your inclination. I prefer white. Now go and do my bidding. The hour grows late and we must be on our way."
He’d deliberately lengthened his speech, giving her time to react to his announcement. He thought he was being most considerate.
She thought he was demented.Jamie was, at first, too stunned to do more than stare in horror at the warlord. When she finally gained her voice, she shouted, "It will be a frigid day in heaven before I marry you, milord, a frigid day indeed."
"You’ve just described the Highlands in winter, lass. And you will marry me."
"Never."
Exactly one hour later, Lady Jamison was wed to Alec Kincaid.”
6. Tom Hardy holding a puppy. Excuse me while I die of cuteness.If I was the puppy, my tongue would be facing the other direction. Just sayin. (Many peeps this to me. You all rock! See more pics here)
5. Ilona Andrews has announced they will be writing a new series with Avon! Per the announcement “the Avon series will be set in a world controlled by “modern Medici-like dynasties with paranormally enhanced abilities.” And per Ilona Andrews “ It kind of cooked itself into a cohesive world very much like ours, an alternate reality with magic and super-powerful families who own corporations. We had the hero, we had the heroine. Still something was missing. I ran it by a friend and she said, “Why don’t you give the heroine a family? You did it in Bayou Moon.” Boom, missing ingredient The story snapped together after that.”
You can read the full post HERE.
4. Brace yourselves boys and girls. At the 30 second mark, the rain starts falling. At the 1:15 mark, his shirt comes off. At the 1:25 mark he is only in his undies. Do I need to keep going? (Thanks to Smexy reader Lege Artis for sending this!!)
3. From sexy to horrifying!!! The new trend for men is to eliminate all hair from their body. I think my eyes just started bleeding. Why men? Why?? Above is the trailer for a new documentary, Long & Short of Body Hair. While manscaping is a trend, it looks like this documentary will also take a look at those men who are hairy and proud. (oh yeah). Might have to watch this if I get the Logo channel.
2. I DARE your stomach not to rumble at this moment. In just five minutes you can have an amazing breakfast sandwich. Zomg. If I wouldn’t gain an immediate 5 pounds from just setting this on my counter, I would buy it. (I’m lying, I’m totally buying it) You can see it in action HERE. (We can all blame Sophia who brought this to my attention)
1. Sameul L Jackson…..the dog…demands you have a great Friday. He looks pretty serious, you better do what he says.
#4 O.M.Freaking G! Hummina, hummina!
LOL
#3… Okay… I cannot do fully waxed or shaven men. I can stand some hair on a man, I think it’s sexy, BUT that last part… no words for all that hair. wow.
LOL..maybe a nice inbetween – not totally hairy – but not totally shiny!
Shiny… yeah. That is a good way to describe it. BASICALLY, I wouldn’t want any guy that was less hairy than I am… As a mom, that is quite often. lol
Are we allowed to talk about the Lover at Last quotes that Ward has been putting on her Facebook page? Because I was literally dying over yesterday’s and am a little disappointed it didn’t make the cut.
Yes let’s talk! I’ve been talking about them a lot on twitter. I’m so glad yesterday’s quote actually had Blay and Quinn in the quote :)
Well now I know there is a twitter account I should follow, so thank you!
I’ve been waiting for Blay and Qhuinn since they had their first kiss in Phury’s hot mess of a book. There is no aspect of this book that I’m not at least a little excited for, but Layla does make me a bit nervous. I think the chosen aren’t really as fleshed out as the men in the series which is a shame because there is a ton of potential there. A lot would have to happen for me to be on Team Layla, but I’ve got faith in J.R.
Thoughts?
I think it will only be Blay and Qhuinn for a HEA. Is that what you mean? My guess is Layla ends up with Xcor and Throe. But who knows. I THINK Ward confirmed it will be a m/m HEA not a m/m/f.
Did you see the latest quote? http://www.facebook.com/JRWardBooks/posts/395582127207355
Oh no, sorry, I don’t think I was clear. I just meant Layla in general. I know it’s just going to be Blay and Qhuinn. Ain’t no room for a lady in that m/m gloriousness.
I’m just not invested enough with Layla to care about her story as much as I have with past characters. Hopefully, that will change. Like I said, she has CRAZY potential.
I am curious about Xcor and Throe, but I’m sure Lover at Last will provide more questions than answers.
Her quotes are driving me slowly insane, especially when there are no page numbers! I feel like a kid on Christmas.
Ah – yeah – Layla gets on my nerves. Actually, a lot of Ward’s females gets on my nerves. I loved Beth and Mary – Xhex was awesome. Marissa was ok. But otherwise – Le sigh. We’ll see how she handles Layla in this book.
One more week!
Hubba hubba. Yesterday’s quote was, WOW…
I was happy to see it was only page 73-ish and there was already an erection scene at the gym. LOL
And thank the universe that tere was! If she kept it PG13 until page 300… My kindle might not survive the white knuckling.
I’m totally trying that hoodie thing at work tonight :) Awesome!!!
We know how much you lurve Tom Hardy, so it was in your stars to receive those pics. You’re welcome!
Happy St. Paddy’s Day!! Sláinte♣
Love Smexy Top Ten!
Tom Hardy ::swoon::
Man I just love your Top Tens! They’re always full of awesome. :) Thanks for making the end of this seriously craptastic week a little brighter for me Mandi! ♥
The Samuel L. Jackson dog photo made me laugh out loud! Awesome!
#9, I thought the book’s title said “On Purvey Street.” Oops! I had a good laugh over my mistake.
A new Ilona series, yay :D
Don’t forget to line your hoody with plastic, or you never get the grease stains out of it! Which is bad for your hair if you have to wear it. More Ilona Andrews, yeah!
Ah a Julie Garwood classic. So happy you finally read. One of my all time favourites. I think I loved Ransom just a wee bit more.
Great list as usual.