In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks (Highlander #1) Historical Romance August 30, 2011 Paperback Ballantine Books Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: She bristled with outrage. “Silence me? You took liberties with my..my…my lips in order to silence me? That was very impertinent of you, Laird. I won’t allow you to do it again.” He smiled and folded his arms over his chest. “Aye, you will.” Mairin has been hiding her true identity for longer than she can remember. King Continue Reading
Upcoming Titles From Simon & Schuster
Title: Night Falls on the Wicked Author: Sharie Kohler ISBN: 9781451611410 On Sale: 8/30/11 Price: $7.99/$9.99 Can Sharie Kohler returns to the shadowy world of the Moon Chasers, where a seductive witch stalked by demons finds protection in the arms of a lycan on a mission of blood vengeance. To know more about Sharie and your favorite romance authors visit: http://pocketafterdark.com/ Title: The Hour of Dust and Ashes Author: Kelly Gay ISBN: 9781451625479 On Sale: Continue Reading
Review: The Renfield Syndrome by J.A. Saare
The Renfield Syndrome by J.A. Saare (Rhiannon’s Law #2) Urban Fantasy August 23, 2011 E-Book Mundania Press Reviewed by Mandi I’ve been waiting a long time to get my hands on The Renfield Syndrome, book two in J.A. Saare’s Rhiannon’s Law series. Book one ends in a big cliffhanger. Making a deal with a demon, to save her lover Disco, Rhiannon ends up 101 years into the future. End of book one. Hello there book heart attack! The Renfield Syndrome picks up right where book one Continue Reading
Guest Author Mia Marlowe and Giveaway
The Joy of Bestowing Paranormal Gifts I started as a straight historical romance author, but soon became intrigued by the blending of genres in Jennifer Ashley’s Nvengaria series. Her fantasy kingdom existing alongside historical England was a delightful ride for my imagination. And I loved Elizabeth Boyle’s Marlowe series where a magical ring grants wishes in most unexpected ways. So I decided to experiment with adding a dash of the supernatural to my stories. The result was the Touch of Continue Reading
Giveaway–Finding Eden by Kele Moon
Handsome, angry and spoiled, Danny Carlow struggles to find his place in the world when his hatred for authority makes survival difficult. The only thing that keeps him from completely giving up and turning to a life of crime is his friendship with clean-cut Paul Mattling. More than his conscience and his best friend, Paul’s also the one Danny secretly pines for with every ounce of his being. Paul is a natural over-achiever with a football scholarship and straight As to boast about. Yet Paul Continue Reading
Winners!
Lots of winners to announce today. The winner of Deadly Obsession by Katie Reus is: SarahM The winners of Deadlock by Moira Rogers are: Ferishia Debra Wright SarahM Alisia Amy Debbie S Millie Katherine Victoria Zumbrum Monica Z The winners of the August, Take My Books Giveaway are: Set #1 - Meagan Set #2 – Marissa Culp Set #3 – Kaya H Set #4 – Martha All winners have been emailed. Congrats!! Continue Reading
Review: Vanished by J.P. Barnaby
Vanished by J.P. Barnaby (Little Boy Lost #3) M/M Romance July 18, 2011 E-Book Dreamspinner Press Reviewed by Mandi We have gone on quite a journey with Brian in this series. In the first book, Enlightened we watch as his friend Jamie goes from best friend to love interest. Then in a heartbreaking scene, we see Jamie’s parents unable to deal with a gay son, and they move across the country to San Diego. Brian is then outted as a gay man, and during book two,k Abandoned, is bullied Continue Reading
Review: Liam’s Perfect Woman by Beth Kery
Liam’s Perfect Woman by Beth Kery (Home to Harbor Town #2) July 19, 2011 Contemporary Romance Paperback Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi Liam Kavanaugh is done with the high stress police force in Chicago, and has decided to return to the small town of Harbor Town, Michigan to become the police chief. And while he wants to spend a few weeks relaxing before he takes his new position, Natalie Reyes has a proposition for him. Sixteen years ago when Liam was only 15 and Natalie even Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–August 19th
10. My week – While you read this I’m at the movie Spy Kids 4-D. I think they give you stickers you scratch and sniff during certain parts of the movie. Oh fun. *save me* 9. Have you guys heard of Kindlegraph? It is a really cool thing that allows authors to send a personalized signature to your kindle. If you go to the site it lists the books and authors that are available. Once you sign in with Twitter, you can search for your favorite author. I wish it was broken down into genres Continue Reading
Southern Arcana Read Along: Deadlock Giveaway
30 E-Books of Deadlock by Moira Rogers are up for grabs today! 10 here at Smexy Books, Fiction Vixen and The Book Pushers (you may enter at each site). The discussion for Deadlock will take place August 31st at The Book Pushers. For more information about the schedule go HERE. You also still have time to participate in the Crossroads chat at Fiction Vixen where a Kindle is up for grabs. To enter to win an E-Book of Deadlock, just leave a comment. Contest open through Continue Reading