The winners of The Taken by Alma Katsu are: Eileen Jen Congrats! Winners have been emailed. Thanks to Alma for hosting the giveaway. Continue Reading
Review: Along Came Trouble by Ruthie Knox
Along Came Trouble by Ruthie Knox (Camelot #2) Contemporary Romance Releases: March 11, 2013 Loveswept Reviewed by Mandi I’m a big Ruthie Knox fan, and was anticipating this book as it’s her first full length. Her writing style again impressed me as she writes very smart, witty, sexy characters. I do have complaint about this one though, which I’ll get to in a minute. Ellen lives in her peaceful hometown of Camelot, Ohio, except the peaceful part has gone out the window. Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday–Velocity by Amelia C. Gormley
I’ve read and enjoyed the first two books in this series which follows Derrick, who is a handyman and starts off as a shy, loner. He meets Gavin, an accountant whom he falls for. You can read my reviews for the first two books here and here. I recommend reading this series in order. Ice clinked in a pair of glasses, floating in the golden-brown liquid, as he toed open the door to the bathroom. He smiled at the sight of Gavin reclining in the tub, eyes drifting shut. “Want a drink?” Continue Reading
Review: High Risk by Vivian Arend
High Risk by Vivian Arend (Adrenaline #1) March 5, 2013 Contemporary Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi When I first heard about this book, there were a few things that drew me to it. First, it’s about a team of people who climb mountains and rescue people. I love this premise. Also, the hero only has one arm. You can’t expect me to pass up a hero like that. And finally, it’s set in Banff which is in Alberta Canada. Awhile ago, the talk show Regis and Kelly did their show from Continue Reading
A Character Interview with Alma Katsu and Giveaway
Alma Katsu is visiting Smexy today to interview her character, Adair from The Taker Trilogy. Welcome Alma! Before we get to the interview, a little background on the books for readers who aren’t familiar with them. Since The Taker came out in 2011, there’s been some dispute about its genre. Is it paranormal, romance, historical or fantasy? The Taker—and now The Reckoning, the first second book in the trilogy—defy convention, making it the perfect choice for readers who are looking for Continue Reading
Review: Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs
Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs (Mercy Thompson #7) Urban Fantasy March 5, 2013 Orbit Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: He laughed again, and his body softened as much as it ever did – there just wasn’t much soft about Adam. “I love you,” he said. “I know,” I told him seriously. “How could you help it?” While the Mercy Thompson series is an absolute favorite of mine, the past couple of books have been a little on the slower side for me. But I am happy to say, Frost Burned Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten- March 1st
10. It’s Friday. It’s time for cat pizza. (Yes, it’s only the beginning of the top ten list and I’ve already resorted to cat pizza. It’s that kind of Friday). 9. Kate gave me the heads up that the prologue and first chapter of Lover at Last can be found at this Amazon UK site. I skimmed it, but I haven’t read it in full yet. It makes it more painful to wait I think! 8. Ilona Andrews has posted an extended snippet (chp 1 and 2) for Kate Daniels #6 aka Magic Rises. They also hint that book Continue Reading
Author Anne Calhoun: One Writer’s Balancing Act (Giveaway)
We are happy to have Anne Calhoun at Smexy today! From a “fresh and imaginative” (The Romance Studio) voice in erotic romance come the tales of two women, each daring to challenge the toughest of men…but in these edgy, heated encounters, the greatest thing she’ll risk is her heart. In Over the Edge, after a tragic incident during Ty Hendricks’ last tour of duty he cut off all connection with anyone he cares about—until a night with Lauren Kincaid draws him reluctantly back into the Continue Reading
Review: Uncommon Pleasure by Anne Calhoun
Uncommon Pleasure by Anne Calhoun Erotic Contemporary Romance Releases: March 5, 2013 Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Uncommon Pleasure contains two novellas, each with a different hero and heroine (and happily ever after) but the stories do intertwine. Over the Edge A word used a couple of times to describe Ty Hendricks, former marine now part time oil rigger and part time security specialist in this book is “contradiction.” Our heroine Lauren sees him as two people. The first time Continue Reading
Guest Review: Calculated In Death by J.D. Robb
Calculated in Death by J.D. Robb (In Death #36) February 26, 2013 Futuristic Suspense Putnam Once again, I’ve invited my favorite Roarke lover, Claire to guest review. You can find her previous reviews for this series here. Blurb: On Manhattan's Upper East Side a woman lies dead at the bottom of the stairs, stripped of all her valuables. Most cops might call it a mugging gone wrong, but Lieutenant Eve Dallas knows better. A well-off accountant and a beloved wife and mother, Continue Reading