10. My Week – My youngest turned five. FIVE! How did this happen? And I swear he had fun on his birthday. The above picture was taken at his preschool and he doesn’t like to be the center of attention. It just cracks me up that he is wearing this huge crown and looks so…pissed. And I registered him for Kindergarten. It was a hard week to be a mom ;) 9. Today, the Rita and Golden Heart Finalists were announced. Go HERE to see the full list of nominees. Winners will be announced at the RWA Continue Reading
Review: Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione
Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione (Lords of Deliverance #1) Paranormal Romance March 29, 2011 Paperback Grand Central Publishing Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: No male looked badass in flip-flops. They are here. They ride. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. His name is Ares, and the fate of mankind rests on his powerful shoulders. If he falls to the forces of evil, the world falls too. As one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, he is far stronger than any mortal, but Continue Reading
Review: Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward
Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood #9 Paranormal Romance March 29, 2011 Hardcover NAL Reviewed by Mandi Payne, twin sister of Vishous, is cut from the same dark, warrior cloth as her brother: A fighter by nature, and a maverick when it comes to the traditional role of Chosen females, there is no place for her on the Far Side… and no role for her on the front lines of the war, either. When she suffers a paralyzing injury, human surgeon Dr. Manuel Manello is Continue Reading
A Happily Ever After for Qhuay
It has been a year since we last visited Caldwell and we left on a happy note. Butch and Vishous found true love. But it is not happily ever after for everyone. It has been quite a distressing year. Cormia has not handled the transition well from leaving The Other Side and has gone insane, creating a prison of toothpicks and peas for her once beloved Phury. Phury: Cormia!!! This isn’t funny! I’m serious, let me out of this cage now! Cormia: WHEEEEE!! I love Continue Reading
Interview with Colleen Gleason and Giveaway
Hi Colleen! So happy to have you here at Smexy today! Tell the Smexy readers a little about yourself. Hey Smexy! Thanks for having me; glad to be here. (Side note: not too long ago, I told my dh, MusicMan, that he was awfully smexy. Had to explain to him what that meant. Now he goes around using that word to describe himself all the time! LOL.) LOLOL, I love it! Let’s see…about me. Well, I am lucky enough to be able to write full-time. I write both historical vampires and also dystopian Continue Reading
Review: The Vampire Voss by Colleen Gleason
The Vampire Voss by Colleen Gleason (Regency Draculia #1) Paranormal Romance March 22, 2011 Paperback Mira Reviewed by Mandi Known to most as Viscount Dewhurst, Voss Arden, is a 148 year old vampire who loves to be immortal. Voss, along with his other vampire brethren were not born into this lifestyle. Lucifer came to them individually in a dream, leaving his Mark on them, and when they awoke, they were vampire. They have found others throughout their life, and have Continue Reading
Review: Bound Forever by Ava March
Bound Forever by Ava March (Bound #3) Historical M/M Romance March 8, 2011 E-Book Loose ID Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Love you too.” Oliver’s mouth barely moved, the words a mere thin, raspy whisper, but Vincent heard them nonetheless. Blurb: Lord Oliver Marsden’s life is perfect...well almost perfect. His bookshop is doing well, his bank account isn’t empty, and his nights are filled with a deliciously dominant man…who tends to be a bit too domineering outside of the Continue Reading
Monday’s Lunch Break
So what’s up with Goodreads lately? I love Goodreads – I always go there first before buying a book. I have found some wonderful reviewers there that have amazing insight into the books I read. But lately, Goodreads has been popping up in a more negative light. The first time it left a bad taste in my mouth was a few months ago when some people started making fun of an author’s appearance. I think the Goodreads staff made them take down the picture, but the thread itself was horrid and Continue Reading
Molly Harper Winners
The winners of How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf and The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper are: NikkiBrandyBerry Angiegirl Congrats! Winners have been contacted :) Thanks to Simon & Schuster for hosting the contest! Continue Reading
Guest Review: Hidden Away by Maya Banks
Hidden Away by Maya Banks (KGI #3) Romantic Suspense March 1, 2011 Paperback Berkley Julie from Yummy Men and Kick Ass Chicks is going three for three! Back again to review the third book in Maya Banks’ KGI series. Julie – take it away. Favorite Quote: “He made her stupid. Completely and utterly stupid.” Hidden Away is the third book in Maya Banks’ KGI series. This is Garrett’s book. In the first book, I loved Garrett. He was a total badass with a soft and sweet side. He was Continue Reading