Unlocked by Courtney Milan Historical Romance May 31, 2011 E-Book, Novella Self-Published Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “If I’m to list the things I want, I want to own your quiet possession,” he continued, “and drive the wariness from your eyes.” Do you remember when you were young and a kid would pick on you or tease you and your parents would say – oh, that’s just because deep down, he or she really likes you? This is Lady Elaine’s life – except she has to endure it as an Continue Reading
Take My Books Winners
The winners of the Take My Book contest are: Set #1 – Cheryl C. Set #2 – Cath C. Set #3 – Sarah (The Brazen Bookworm) Set #4 – Melissa All winners have been emailed. Thanks everyone! I have June books I’ll put up soon :) Continue Reading
Review: Lost Wages of Sin by Rosalie Stanton
Lost Wages of Sin by Rosalie Stanton (Sinners and Saints #1) Paranormal Romance April 11. 2011 E-Book, Novella Liquid Silver Books Reviewed by Mandi Ava is one of the Seven Deadly Sins – her and her six siblings report directly to Lucifer. Ava likes who she is – but then she met an Angel, Sebastian and fell in love. Or so she thought. Ready to give up everything for him, her Angel finds out who she really is and flees back up to Big J. Now Lucifer thinks she is a traitor and Ava Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–May 27th
10. My Week – My five year old graduates from preschool today. YAY for no more preschool checks. Boo for my kids getting so big! 9. The Lothaire cover has been revealed. What do we think? I don’t know. I LOVE Lothaire in the series and I’m dying for his book. But I don’t want to picture the above dude when I read about him. Sorry – just doesn’t work for me. But I will do dirty deeds to get my hands on a copy of Lothaire. Also – super excited that is the title of the book. Bring it Continue Reading
Interview with Nalini Singh and Giveaway
Hi Nalini and welcome to Smexy Books! For those who may not know much about you, give us a little background about yourself. I live in gorgeous New Zealand, and write the Psy/Changeling and Guild Hunter series for Berkley Sensation. I’m also addicted to chocolate and travel. For excerpts, behind-the-scenes info, and free short stories, check out my website: www.nalinisingh.com In your newest Psy-Changeling novel, Kiss Of Snow, you match a rather young Psy, Sienna who is 19, with a much Continue Reading
Review: Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh
Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh (Psy/Changeling #10) Paranormal Romance May 31, 2011 Hardcover Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “You sure you want to play with the wolf, baby?” Favorite Quote #2: The crowd was chanting, “kiss, kiss, kiss” when Hawke walked inside. That was when Sienna learned the meaning of the term alpha. Favorite Quote #3: "Scared?" Hawke's smile held no humor. "You should be baby." Then he kissed her and it was no tender exploration, no Continue Reading
Hush “Call Me” Sweepstakes
Want to chat with Cherry Adair or get a signed copy of Hush? Enter the Hush “Call Me” Sweepstakes for a chance to win! Go HERE to enter. Ends May 31st. Continue Reading
Guest Review: Breaking Point by Pamela Clare
Breaking Point By Pamela Clare (I-Team Novel-Book 5) Romantic Suspense May 3, 2011 Paperback Berkeley Sensation Helyce is back to guest review!! Find her on Goodreads. I had been counting the days toward the release of Breaking Point when Mandi offered it to me for review, and my response was a very loud “Hell Yes!” I am a huge fan of Pamela Clare’s I-Team series. Centering around a group of journalists who work for the Denver Independent, Breaking Point is the story of Natalie Benoit Continue Reading
Take My Books Giveaway
It’s that time again. I have a pile of April/May books to giveaway. Let’s get to it. SET #1 The Guardian by Margaret Mallory Untamed Highlander by Donna Grant Defiant by Kris Kennedy Warrior of the Isles by Debbie Mazzuca SET #2 Eternal Kiss by Laura Wright Darkfire Kiss by Deborah Cooke Hush by Cherry Adair Bound by Darkness by Alexis Morgan SET #3 Dangerous in Diamonds by Madeline Hunter One Whisper Away by Emma Wildes Continue Reading
Review: No Turning Back by Kaylea Cross
No Turning Back by Kaylea Cross Romantic Suspense May 26, 2010 E-Book/Paperback The Wild Rose Press Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “I’m going to love unraveling you, sweetheart.” CIA communications expert Samarra Wallace is on the run from a faceless enemy when she learns terrorists have kidnapped and threatened to execute her cousin. She will do whatever it takes to free her, including breaking cover to contact the former teammate she is dangerously attracted to. Now all Continue Reading