Empire of the Vampire by Jay KristoffDark FantasyMacmillan AudioSeptember14, 2021 Review by Jen I started a new gig and we’re moving, too! Things have been busy and I haven’t read as much as I would normally like. But, this book was absolutely addicting and I just had to share. A little history, my book pipeline went from Harry Potter to Twilight to all things Anne Rice, then Black Dagger Brotherhood…which I eventually just had to give up on. THERE’S JUST SO DAMN MANY IN THAT Continue Reading
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Review: The Geomancer by Clay and Susan Griffin
The Geomancer by Clay and Susan Griffith Series: A Gareth and Adele Novel (Vampire Empire) Urban/ Steampunk Fantasy/Romance November 3, 2015 Pyr Reviewed by Tori The uneasy stalemate between vampires and humans is over. Adele and Gareth are bringing order to a free Britain, but bloody murders in London raise the specter that Adele's geomancy is failing and the vampires might return. A new power could tilt the balance back to the vampire clans. A deranged human called the Continue Reading
Review: The Shadow Revolution by Clay & Susan Griffith
The Shadow Revolution by Clay and Susan Griffith Series: Crown & Key, #1 Historical/Steampunk/Sci Fi Fantasy June 2, 2015 Del Rey Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Let’s not argue in front of the children, dear.” As fog descends, obscuring the gas lamps of Victorian London, werewolves prowl the shadows of back alleys. But they have infiltrated the inner circles of upper-crust society as well. Only a handful of specially gifted practitioners are equipped to battle the beasts. Continue Reading
Review: The Kingmakers by Clay Griffith & Susan Griffith
The Kingmakers (Vampire Empire #3) by Clay and Susan Griffith Urban/Steampunk Fantasy Trade September 4, 2012 Pyr Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “How will history judge me? I care not.” The Kingmakers is the dramatic, pulse pounding, emotional, heart wrenching conclusion to Clay and Susan’s epic Vampire Empire trilogy. From the first sentence of The Greyfriar (book one), I was instantly swept away into an incredible adventure of unimaginable horror, and an impossible romance so Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy…. A review – A Lady by Midnight by Tessa Dare (historical) B review – But My Boyfriend Is by K.A. Mitchell (m/m contemporary) B review – Seawitch by Kat Richardson (UF) B- review – Inertia by Amelia Gormley (m/m contemporary) C+ review – Heart Secret by Robin Owens (sci-fi/fantasy) C review – By Surprise by Alyssa Turner (m/m/f contemporary) C- review – Blackstone’s Bride by Kate Moore (historical) C- review – When You Wish Upon a Duke by Isabella Continue Reading
Tori’s Favorite Books of 2011
2011 has been a big year for my library. I was introduced to new authors, became reacquainted with old authors, and even had a few break ups. I wish I could list every book I’ve read this year in here because there were hundreds that were wonderful. As usual, I went a little overboard on my list. I hope you enjoy. :) Immortal Rider (Lords of Deliverance, #2) by Larissa Ione (Review) The second installment of the Ione’s sexy, funny, action packed Lord Of Deliverance series takes us for quite Continue Reading
Review: The Rift Walker by Clay Griffith & Susan Griffith
The Rift Walker (Vampire Empire #2) by Clay Griffith & Susan Griffith Urban Fantasy Paperback September 6, 2011 Prometheus Books Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Fine, I was brooding. It’s not like you don’t.” “Mine’s inherent in my romantic nature. Cloaks and castles.” “That’s it. You are forbidden to look at anymore cheap books about yourself.” Note:There are some mild spoilers from book one in here. At the end of book one, The Greyfriar, Adele is back with her Continue Reading
Review: The Greyfriar by Clay Griffith and Susan Griffith
The Greyfriar (Vampire Empire- Book 1) by Clay Griffith & Susan Griffith November 18, 2010 Urban Fantasy, Paperback, 320 Pages Pyr Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “That a few marks on this paper can bring you my heart in my absence is great magic. Life is now a constant source of wonder.” In 1870 vampires declared war on the humans and swept through the Northern lands like a plague; destroying everything and everyone in their path. Millions of humans died. Millions more Continue Reading
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Contemporary Romance/Romantic Suspense:Wilde for You: A Dark Horse Dive Bar Novel by Jennifer RyanAMZ * BN * K * GP Night Lies: A Thrilling Romance Novel by Sharon SalaAMZ * BN * K * GP The Professor: A Student / Teacher, Ex-Boyfriend's Father, Secret Society Romance (Tanglewood University Book 1) by Skye WarrenAMZ * BN * K * GP The Trail of Lost Hearts: A Novel by Tracey Garvis GravesAMZ * BN * K * GP What Happens Between Friends: A Spicy Black Romance Novel (The Three Mrs. Fosters Book 3) Continue Reading