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Smexy’s Top Ten–October 25th

October 25, 2013 by Mandi 36 Comments

drpepperbro10. This is the most random Top Ten ever. Weird Dr. Pepper man, sad boyfriends, balancing lizards, a virgin highlander and a sheep with a throat problem. It’s been a weird week y’all.

 

wrongbillion9. I saw Jessica Clare (aka Jill Myles) tweet this week that her latest book, The Wrong Billionaire’s Bed made the NYT best seller list. So I then thought – wait, why have I never read this series? I enjoy Jill Myles’ voice a lot. So I’m doing it this weekend. There are three out, and many have tweeted that book two is the best (virgin, scarred hero – oh my). I’ll report back next week!

sadetsy8. Jane from Dear Author tweeted this tumblr this week and it made me laugh. Sad Boyfriends forced to pose for their girlfriend’s etsy creations. Aww –the poor dudes.

lizardberry7. While doing very serious, important research for the Top Ten list, I started to become obsessed with pictures of lizards balancing things on their head.

lizardcheerio

and maybe my favorite of the lizard family:

lizardcoke

 

6. Ilona Andrews has posted the blurb for Magic Breaks, the next in their Kate Daniels series releasing July 29, 2014 (Oh why can’t it by July already!!!!) The blurb:

No matter how much the paranormal politics of Atlanta change, one thing always remains the same: if there’s trouble, Kate Daniels will be in the middle of it…

As the mate of the Beast Lord, Curran, former mercenary Kate Daniels has more responsibilities than it seems possible to juggle. Not only is she still struggling to keep her investigative business afloat, she must now deal with the affairs of the pack, including preparing her people for attack from Roland, a cruel ancient being with god-like powers. Since Kate’s connection to Roland has come out into the open, no one is safe—especially those closest to Kate.

As Roland’s long shadow looms ever nearer, Kate is called to attend the Conclave, a gathering of the leaders from the various supernatural factions in Atlanta. When one of the Masters of the Dead is found murdered there, apparently at the hands of a shapeshifter, Kate is given only twenty-four hours to hunt down the killer. And this time, if she fails, she’ll find herself embroiled in a war which could destroy everything she holds dear…

Oh I want. I WANT. Also note – this book will be coming out in hardcover. Amazon.

dracula5. Tonight is the premiere of Dracula starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers. Are we excited? Honestly – I’m not sure if JRM does it for me….am I broken?

jamie14. A glimpse of Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser in the upcoming Outlander series on Starz. What do we think???? I like the look of him.

jaime2

Another angle…

Huge thanks to Selena who always hooks me up with awesome pics.

winetrail3. I need this.

 

2. As the caption states, this sheep could use a throat lozenge.

1. As mentioned, I’m reading the Billionaire books by Jessica Clare this weekend. What do you have planned to read? Anyone going to any Halloween parties dressed up?  Have a great weekend!!

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  1. BookaholicCat says

    October 25, 2013 at 1:11 pm

    I read the Billionaire books. I really liked first and second, third not that much.
    I like Sam Heughan, but I think he looks too old to represent Jamie Fraser :(

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    • Mandi says

      October 25, 2013 at 1:25 pm

      Excited for the second book.

      I like that pic of him but it will be different once we see him live in action *fingers crossed*

      And let’s hope they don’t destroy the script/story!

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  2. Kat Black says

    October 25, 2013 at 1:18 pm

    Should we be starting to worry about you and the lizard thing?

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    • Mandi says

      October 25, 2013 at 1:23 pm

      OMG – how could I have not called them Meoraq?! I fail! LOLOL

      And yes – apparently the lizard and I are like BFF lovers right now.

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  3. Amanda says

    October 25, 2013 at 1:20 pm

    I find JRM attractive, at least I did in Bend it like Beckham and that movie he did with Robin Williams, but I am rather underwhelmed at the idea of him as Dracula.

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    • Mandi says

      October 25, 2013 at 1:24 pm

      I haven’t seen Bend it…when I look at him I think of a weasel. I don’t know why. LOL

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  4. Silke says

    October 25, 2013 at 2:04 pm

    Hi mandi,

    greetings from Germany. I read this weekend another Kristen Ashley book “Own the wind”. I like it, but the “Undeniable series” by Madline Sheehan impressed me more. More over the top drama so to say :-)

    I find JRM nice, especially in the Tudors.

    Silke

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    • Mandi says

      October 26, 2013 at 6:59 am

      Aren’t those fun books? I liked them both but I probably fall on the Ashley side. You should try Motorcycle Man by her if you haven’t yet! :)

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  5. Selena Mc says

    October 25, 2013 at 2:15 pm

    I’m dying laughing at that sheep! Seriously Loling.

    #3 YES! I would be so thin if I had this.

    I’m glad to have someone to share all my random finds with, who likes them as much as I do!!

    I’m going to Halloread this weekend. So that’s pretty cool. Very excited to meet a bunch of great authors, especially Jennifer Armentrout & Darynda Jones! Eeek!

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    • Mandi says

      October 26, 2013 at 6:59 am

      Man I wish I could go to that…report back all the fun you had!

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  6. Dani Koff says

    October 25, 2013 at 2:15 pm

    I also don’t think JRM is all that, but he was very sexy in The Tudors, he’ll be a great Dracula, he has that dangerous, bad boy vibe that I think is perfect for the role.

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    • Mandi says

      October 26, 2013 at 6:59 am

      I DVR’d it – so I shall watch this weekend…

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  7. blodeuedd says

    October 25, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    I do like Myles too so I should try them

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    • Mandi says

      October 26, 2013 at 7:00 am

      I read the first one last night – I liked it

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  8. Breanna says

    October 25, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    Yes, the beauty and the billionaire by Jessica Clare is kind of amazing. I fanned myself a lot when I read it.

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    • Mandi says

      October 26, 2013 at 7:00 am

      ooooh. I’m reading it today. So excited.

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  9. KT Grant says

    October 25, 2013 at 4:12 pm

    Jamie in a kilt and next to straw but not shirtless. Hm.

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    • Mandi says

      October 26, 2013 at 7:00 am

      Haha – you are a Jamie hussy!! ;)

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      • KT Grant says

        October 26, 2013 at 7:19 am

        *nods* and I proudly admit it.

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  10. Jo says

    October 25, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    I am going with my BFF to a Race Day. This means putting on a dress, wearing a fascinator walking with heels on grass and it also may involve drinking the odd glass or two of wine. Much fun will be had :)
    Oh and Jamie looks good to me!

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    • Mandi says

      October 26, 2013 at 7:01 am

      Well doesn’t that sound super fancy and fun! Hope you have a great time :)

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  11. Sheena says

    October 25, 2013 at 7:00 pm

    Meoraq! Oh how I loved him!

    Oh and Jonathan R Meyers does it for me…hard…I loved him in The Tudors!

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    • Mandi says

      October 26, 2013 at 7:02 am

      I DVR’d Dracula and I’ll try to watch it today. We shall see….

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  12. Trix says

    October 25, 2013 at 7:31 pm

    I understand your JRM ambivalence, since his appeal wildly seesaws from project to project and even within the same movie. (JRM getting the naked once-over from Minnie Driver in THE GOVERNESS: hot. JRM looking sunken-eyed at the dinner table in THE GOVERNESS: icky.) I’d say VELVET GOLDMINE was probably his hottest moment, but then again glam rock and naked Ewan McGregor lowered my resistance…

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    • Mandi says

      October 26, 2013 at 7:03 am

      I think I need you as my “naked hero” movie guide because you seem to be in the know! :)

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  13. Krista says

    October 25, 2013 at 10:08 pm

    “virgin, scarred hero”…ah yes, please!

    Magic Breaks is going to be in hardback…NOOOOO!

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    • Mandi says

      October 26, 2013 at 7:04 am

      At least that means the series is doing well, right? I have to admit it surprised me

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  14. Kelly says

    October 25, 2013 at 10:09 pm

    I’m reading the suspense series by Karen Rose. They have been giving me nightmares but I keep reading lol

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    • Mandi says

      October 26, 2013 at 7:04 am

      I think Tori reads her but I have never tried her. I’m picky with suspense authors but she seems to have a lot of followers

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  15. Sophia (FV) says

    October 26, 2013 at 12:56 am

    I don’t know what to read this weekend. I asked for recs and everyone said to read The Last Hour of Gann. It’s too long!!! *sobs*

    Any recs for me Mandi? (No Gann!)

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    • Mandi says

      October 26, 2013 at 7:06 am

      You should run (or walk safely) to NetGalley and grab the Heating up the Holidays anthology. 2 of the 3 novellas are FAB.

      Also Unbound by Cara McKenna features a reclusive alcoholic hero who lives in a cabin with no electric or indoor plumbing. Sexy times occur here. Loved ;)

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  16. Ava says

    October 26, 2013 at 1:50 am

    Love the sad Etsy boyfriends!! I burst out laughing so loudly that I startled hubby. Oh, those pics are fantastic.

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    • Mandi says

      October 26, 2013 at 7:07 am

      Aren’t they funny? LOL. That would totally be my husband if I was creative enough to make something ;)

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  17. aurian says

    October 26, 2013 at 4:40 am

    Do I have to wait two years for the next Ilona Andrews in paperback? That sucks! I am not going to switch to hardcover.
    Do you have a terrarium with lizards already Mandi? For your kids of course …

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    • Mandi says

      October 26, 2013 at 7:08 am

      You will be waiting until late into 2014 I fear :(

      We had two lizards last year. The amount of work it took to keep the crickets alive to feed the damn lizards was too much for me. I’m sorry Meoraq! I fail at being a lizard mother!

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  18. CK says

    October 27, 2013 at 2:23 pm

    I read the Jessica Clare book 2 (can’t even remember the name) because scarred hero/Beauty and Beast? hello, so there. Unfortunately, the heroine really rubbed me the wrong way, but I loved the hero’s background and how he got his scars. Hope you like it tho ;)

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