Blood and Bullets by James R. Tuck (Deacon Chalk: Occult Bounty-Hunter#1) Urban Fantasy February 7, 2012 Kensington Reviewed by Mandi Deacon Chalk is on a mission. Five years ago his wife and kids were brutally murdered by vampires. He has spent every day since, hunting those monsters, not caring if he gets taken out in the process. His proper title is an occult bounty hunter, and he also owns Polecats, a strip club. One night, a child that reminds him very much of the daughter he Continue Reading
Review: An Affair with Mr. Kennedy by Jillian Stone
An Affair With Mr. Kennedy by Jillian Stone (The Gentlemen of Scotland Yard #1) Historical Romance January 31, 2012 Pocket Reviewed by Mandi Set in the late 1800’s, Zeno Kennedy is a well known detective with the Scotland Yard. Having lost a mistress to a bombing years ago, Zeno has set his mind to keeping London safe. But he knows there are a group of men, “The Bloody Four” he calls them, that want to harm his city. These four are wealthy men who are for an Irish revolution, and Continue Reading
Review: Kismet by Monica Burns
Kismet by Monica Burns February 7, 2012 (Reissue) Historical Romance Penguin Reviewed by Mandi Allegra Synnford is one of the most sought after courtesans in London. Raised in a brothel, she finally broke free and has become an independent courtesan of sorts. She chooses which men will be with her, and that makes her allure that much more in demand to the men of the ton. Allegra is taking a little vacation however to Morocco to attend her friend’s wedding. It is here she meets Continue Reading
Review: Miss Hillary Schools a Scoundrel by Samantha Grace
Miss Hillary Schools a Scoundrel by Samantha Grace Historical Romance February 1, 2012 Sourcebooks Reviewed by Mandi Lana Hillary had a fiancé who she discovered was a liar, so now she is on the search for a decent, respectable man. With pressure from her mother to find a husband this season, she is intensely looking for the right person. But she refuses to be stuck with someone she doesn’t like, which is how she finds herself climbing down a tree after an unpleasant Continue Reading
Review: My Wicked Little Lies by Victoria Alexander
My Wicked Little Lies by Victoria Alexander (Sinful Family Secrets #2) Historical Romance January 31, 2012 Zebra Reviewed by Mandi Evelyn Hadley-Attwater has been happily married for two years to the very dignified and loving Adrian. As they are the picture of a proper couple by day and have wicked nights together, they are both content in the lives they are leading. But they both have secrets. Prior to marrying, Eve was a spy for England, receiving written orders from a man just Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Through the slits of his half-closed eyes, he watched her remove his boots before her hands slowly massaged their way back up to his waist. With agonizing leisurely strokes, she teased his body into a taut knot of need. God he wanted her mouth on him, swallowing him with that same ease she had that damn banana. He reached for the waistband of his sherwals, but her hands stilled his. “No,” she said in a throaty whisper. “Let me.” Swallowing hard, he nodded his agreement. To his amazement, she Continue Reading
Winners!
The winner of two Stephanie Laurens books and a gift card is: MichelleKCanada @AnotherLookBook The winner of If You See Her by Shiloh Walker is: Winnie The winners of the Take My Books Contest are: Set #1 – Irene Jackson Set #2 – RebeLovesBooks Set #3 – Redzsm Set #4 – Michaelene Set #5 - Arianne Set #6 – Dana Buck Congrats! All have been emailed. Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
Here is what we talked about at Smexy this week: A- Review – Last Man Standing by Cindy Gerard B+ Review – If You See Her by Shiloh Walker B+ Review – Thread of Death by Jennifer Estep B+ Review – Wrong Side of Dead by Kelly Meding B Review – The Night is Mine by ML Buchman B Review – Stud by Cheryl Brooks C+ Review – Packing Heat by Kele Moon D Review – A Town Called Valentine by Emma Cane A Chat With Stephanie Laurens Mandi Has a New Favorite Book (Discussion of Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–February 3rd
10. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow! Six more week of winter. Boo. Let’s all go eat more cookies. 9. Whoo and hoo! The cover has been released for Once Burned, book one in Vlad’s new series! Vlad is a character in the Night Huntress (Bones & Cat) series by Jeaniene Frost. I like him so much and so excited for this book. You can go to her site for the blurb. Releases June 26. 8. JR Ward posted the first sentence to Lover Reborn. Hold on to your pants y’all here it Continue Reading
Review: A Town Called Valentine by Emma Cane
A Town Called Valentine by Emma Cane January 31, 2012 Contemporary Romance Avon Reviewed by Mandi When Emily Murphy walks into a bar and sees a sexy cowboy looking at her from under his hat, she knows she is in trouble. After having a couple of beers and making out with him on the pool table in the back room, she knows she is more than in trouble. Emily Murphy finds herself back in Valentine Valley, a mountain town she hasn’t been in since she was a little girl. Now that her mom Continue Reading