10. Let’s not talk about it, okay? (Thanks Tori) 9. Here is the cover for the next Jamie and Claire book, Written in my Own Heart’s Blood. Don’t get too excited, it doesn’t come out until December. Is it true the last book came out in 2009??? Good lordy. I’ve only read first 3 or 4 of this series. I LOVE these books but they stress me out too much. I need Jamie and Claire happy so in my head they have their HEA and all is good and yeah. From this article: The novel will follow Continue Reading
Guest Author Lorie O’Clare *Giveaway*
Hot Pursuit by Lorie O’Clare just hit the shelves and she is visiting Smexy today to chat about it! Everyone always wants to know what was in a writer’s head when she wrote her book. I thought I’d share five fun facts about HOT PURSUIT. This is what really goes on behind the scenes… HOT PURSUIT takes place in Zounds, CA. 1. Zounds, CA is loosely based off of Eureka, CA. My son came up with the name for Zounds. We considered the meaning of Eureka, which is surprised or something Continue Reading
Mandi’s Ultimate Hero
A couple of days ago on twitter I was tweeting about how weak I am for UFC/MMA fighter heroes or motorcycle club books. And then as usual on Twitter, the convo probably turned into talking about his peen or something else pervy. But I’ve been thinking that if I could develop my ultimate hero, what kind of man would he be? So here is a description of my perfect hero: - He is a virgin (duh) - He has a beard (double duh) - He is an ex-UFC fighter who lives alone in a cabin way up on a Continue Reading
Review: Protecting What’s His by Tessa Bailey
Protecting What’s His by Tessa Bailey (Line of Duty #1) February 23, 2013 Contemporary Romance Entangled Publishing Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Baby, I’m jealous of men who haven’t even seen you yet.” When I received the review request for this book, I have to admit I saw the cover and it caught my eye. I guess the blurb did too. I’m so glad I’m a hussy for this cover because this book really surprised me. I laughed and laughed at the beginning and then the hero comes in with Continue Reading
Review: Thrill Ride by Julie Ann Walker
Thrill Ride by Julie Ann Walker (Black Knight Inc #4) Romantic suspense April 2, 2013 Sourcebooks Reviewed by Mandi This is the fourth book in Julie Ann Walker’s Black Knight Inc series, featuring ex-military guys who go on missions with the front of a motorcycle shop. I’m not sure what to make of this book. I can’t deny it is entertaining, but it is also over the top silly in some places. My biggest frustration is with our heroine Vanessa, who is a communications Continue Reading
Ten Steps to Becoming Shy’s Old Lady
Tori reviewed this previously for Smexy. Then May, Helyce and I all read the book and we wanted to talk about it too! If you want a sure way to become an “ Old Lady” to a motorcycle man, here is a plan you can follow.. (and just to be clear, I’m Tack’s Old Lady so y’all better just step back). 10. Tease him with lusting looks and the tip of your pink tongue for years. Then get engaged to someone else. “Don’t answer my question, baby.” he said softly and watched her swallow then lick her Continue Reading
Review: Assassin’s Gambit by Amy Raby
Assassin’s Gambit by Amy Raby (Hearts and Thrones #1) Fantasy Romance April 2, 2013 Berkley Reviewed by Mandi This book caught my eye because I love an assassin heroine. A couple of my favorites being Gin from Jennifer Estep’s Elemental Assassin series and Shadow Kin by MJ Scott. The description of the heroine in the blurb sounds pretty awesome: Vitala Salonius, champion of the warlike game of Caturanga, is as deadly as she is beautiful. She’s a trained assassin for the Continue Reading
The Promise Harbor Wedding Series *Giveaway*
First off, thanks to Mandi for having us and letting us gush a little bit about our Promise Harbor Wedding series. The four of us (Kelly Jamison, Meg Benjamin, Sydney Somers and Erin Nicholas) had a fantastic time working together and collaborating on these books. During the planning phase lots of ideas were brainstormed and discarded (a series set around a funeral with a family run restaurant and an arsonist at one point) and lots of wine was consumed. In the end we went with a wedding, Continue Reading
The Cut & Run Web Hunt
We all know I’m a fan of the Cut & Run series by Abigail Roux. To celebrate the release of book seven, Touch & Geaux, the publisher has put together a web hunt. Many participating blogs have been asked to post their favorite quote from the series, and you guys get to collect them in order to win some great prizes. I had a hard time coming up with just ONE quote, so I decided to go back to book one, where it all started and as I skimmed through I saw this quote and it stood out to me: Continue Reading
Winners!
The winner of the Strangers on a Train collection is: bn100 The winner of an Alex Hughes book is: Bethany C. Congrats! Continue Reading