Why I Love Romance Thanks so much to Mandi for having me as a guest at Smexy Books! This month Deadly Obsession released from Carina Press so in celebration I’m on a short blog tour discussing all things romance! I read romance for so many different reasons. Almost always for the happily ever after (I’m not a fan of happy for now, I want the juicy emotional ending that promises of HEA…though there are exceptions), but I find myself reading specific authors for specific reasons. When I’m Continue Reading
Crossroads Chat and Giveaway!
It’s time to discuss book two in Moira Rogers’ Southern Arcana Series. Head over to Fiction Vixen to comment on the Crossroads chat for a chance to win a Kindle. See you there! Continue Reading
Take My Books–August
It’s August. I have books. Let’s do it. SET #1 Storm’s Heart by Thea Harrison Working Stiff by Rachel Caine Shadow Fall by Seressia Glass SET #2 Secrets of Bella Terra by Christina Dodd Vanished in the Night by Eileen Carr Deep Disclosure by Dee Davis SET #3 Blood Cursed by Erica Hayes Master of Shadows by Angela Knight Blood Hunt by Shannon K. Butcher SET #4 Guilty Pleasures by Beatrice Small A Midnight Dance by Continue Reading
Review: The Yearning by Tina Donahue
The Yearning by Tina Donahue December 14, 2010 Erotic Paranormal Romance E-Book Samhain Reviewed by Mandi This is one crazy book. The beginning made my eyeballs pop out of my head. The middle is written pretty well, and the end was kind of a let down. I’m not even sure why I continued past the 25% mark, except for the fact that the first epic sex scene in this book is so off the wall, crazy that it amused me. (It definitely didn’t make me lust after any of the Continue Reading
New J.R. Ward Info!
J.R. Ward had a book signing this weekend up in New York and The Obscured Vixen went and wrote up a fab post giving us all the good spoiler info that we all enjoy. Highlights: Lover Reborn takes place over a year. Qhuay fans will not be happy with Lover Reborn. (WHAT? WHAAAAAAT? She adds more – go to her site to get full recap – I’m done waiting. *sob sob*) Assail is a new character in Lover Reborn who she loves. There will be a threesome in Envy and Lover Reborn (oh really? It better not Continue Reading
Review: Turn it Up by Inez Kelley
Review: Turn it Up by Inez Kelley Contemporary Romance August 1, 2011 E-Book Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Did you just have an orgasm?” Charlie’s pink tongue darted over her lips, whisking away the trace of white. A satisfied moan caressed the night. “Better…a s’morgasm.” She bit into the s’more and delight softened her face. My favorite quote happens to be the very first lines of the book, and I knew we were off to a very good start. Dr. Bastian Continue Reading
Tessa Dare Unveils Her New Book Trailer!
But not for one of her books. Last year, Tessa Dare released her homemade book video for her Stud Club Trilogy. It is absolutely adorable – using toys found in her kids bedroom. A few months ago during an auction to raise money for a fellow blogger, she donated her services to make a book trailer for the highest bidder. That bidder was Maya Banks, and Tessa Dare has just released the trailer for Maya Banks upcoming Highlander Trilogy. And in true Tessa Dare fashion, it is Continue Reading
Feature: Snapped by Laura Griffin
Snapped by Laura Griffin On sale: 8/30/11 ISBN: 9781451617368 Description SOPHIE BARRETT THINKS SHE'S LUCKY TO BE ALIVE. SHE MAY BE DEAD WRONG. On a sweltering summer afternoon, Sophie Barrett walks into a nightmare. A sniper has opened fire on a college campus. When the carnage is over, three people—plus the shooter—are dead and dozens more are injured. Sophie escapes virtually unscathed. Yet as details emerge from the investigation, she becomes convinced that this wasn't the random, Continue Reading
Big Winners Post
Lots of winners to announce today!! The winner of a Cari Quinn book is: Kayla Bouy The winner of a Kindle from the Crux chat is: Edie And the 10 winners of an E-Book of Crossroads by Moira Rogers are: Linda Na Debbie aurian Pre Ara DANIELA Ilona anna srbastian Shari Jung Congrats! All winners will be contacted by email. Be sure to join our Crossroads discussion, August 17th at Fiction Vixen. Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–August 5th
10. It’s August! School starts this month. Not until the 30th but hey, who’s counting? ME. It’s hot, humid and I’ve eaten one too many of my mother’s salted caramel cupcakes (which are OMG amazing and I need to get the recipe from her and share it with you). 9. Okay folks, take a deep breath. Let’s all hold hands and gather around. The news: Ilona Andrews announced on their blog yesterday that there will not be another Kate Daniels book until 2013. Let’s have a collective SNIFFLE. Kate Continue Reading