Author’s Cut Special Edition Dark Prince by Christine Feehan March 8, 2011 Hardcover, 484 Pages William Morrow Blurb: Enter the enchanting world of the Carpathians, where dark adventure, mystery, and love await, and the desires of two daring hearts unite in one irresistible passion. A telepathic hunter of serial killers, Raven Whitney helps to catch some of the most depraved criminals. But her work keeps her from getting close to others, and has drained her body and spirit. In need Continue Reading
Mandi and Tori’s Picks for February
Here are the books that stood out for us the past 30 days: Mandi’s Picks: Pleasure Me by Monica Burns Historical Romance, March 1, 2011 Review Book Info. Talker Talker’s Redemption Male/Male Romance Review Book Info. River Marked by Patricia Briggs Urban Fantasy March 1, 2011 Review Book Info. Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole Paranormal Romance February 15, 2011 Review Continue Reading
Review: Pleasure Me by Monica Burns
Pleasure Me by Monica Burns March 1, 2011 Historical Romance Trade Paperback, 352 Pages Berkley Trade Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “A teacher of mine once told me that some women like to hear a man whisper naughty words into their ears.” His teeth nibbled at her earlobe. Her knees gave away, and only his body kept her from sliding to the floor. “Are you one of those women, my lady?” Forty-One year old Lady Ruth has been a courtesan most of her life and a very successful Continue Reading
Review: Tempt Me by Shiloh Walker
Tempt Me by Shiloh Walker February 15, 2011 Contemporary Romance E-Book Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Rocki Monroe is owner of the lingerie shop, Lush & Lace. She sells corsets and other classy pieces of lingerie to make women of all shapes and sizes feel special. She has worked hard to make this shop successful since her husband’s death five years ago. To honor his memory, each year she holds a masquerade charity benefit at her shop. Cole ends up attending the benefit Continue Reading
Mandi Rants About Invitation to Ruin by Bronwen Evans
First let me make it clear that I only made it 15% into this book. But something happens in the first 15% that made me unable to finish this book. Melissa and Anthony Craven, the Earl of Wickham meet at a ball. Anthony has the reputation of “Lord Wicked” because of the number of ladies he has seduced. He has his eyes set on Melissa’s cousin, Lady Cassie. But Anthony’s twin brother Richard wants to make a game out of it. They set up a wager, both trying to see who can get to Lady Cassie’s bed Continue Reading
WInners!
The winner of Bonded by Blood by Laurie London is: Sothera The winner of a book by Christina Phillips is: Estella Congrats to the winners! Big thanks to Laurie London and Christina Phillips for hosting the contests! Continue Reading
Review: Shameless by Karen Robards
Shameless by Karen Robards (Banning Sisters #3) Historical Romance February 15, 2011 Paperback, 359 Pages Gallery Reviewed by Mandi Lady Elizabeth, or Beth can’t quite make it down the aisle. She has had numerous engagements and has broken them all. Her reputation with the ton is hanging on by a thread. Beth is going to have much more worries than just her reputation though. By chance she meets Neil Severin, who sneaks into her family’s house to kill her brother in-law, The Duke Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–February 25
10. My Week – It’s been quiet – Yay! It snowed *flips mother nature the bird* but otherwise, and uneventful week. 9. The virtual signing is now open for Lover Unleashed. Go HERE to buy your copy (will be shipped on release date of 3/29) The signing closes on 3/24. 8. I found Peeps chapstick in the dollar aisle of Target. This excites me greatly. I went with the strawberry marshmallow cream, but they also had a blue cotton candy. 6. Continue Reading
Guest Review: A Lot Like Love by Julie James
A Lot Like Love by Julie James Contemporary Romance March 1, 2011 Paperback, 304 Pages Berkley I am so happy to have Nicole from Books, According to Nicole at Smexy today! I love her blog and she is tons of fun to tweet with. Nicole, take it away. Favorite Quote: Time for Wine Tasting 101. “So here’s how this works. When tasting a wine, as opposed to casual drinking, there are four basic steps you need to remember: sight, smell, taste, then spit or swallow.” Nick paused at that Continue Reading
Guest Author Christina Phillips
Thank you, Mandi, for having me back at Smexy books today to chat about my new release from Berkley Heat, Captive. I’m very happy to be here! I write hot historical romances set during the first century AD, with sexy warrior heroes and magical Druid heroines. In the world of Forbidden, my Druids worship the goddess culture and magic is interwoven into their everyday lives. But with the invasion of the Romans their entire way of life is in danger of vanishing forever. Trained in sensuality, a Continue Reading