This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (Night Huntress #5) February 22, 2011 Urban Fantasy (strong romance) Paperback, 384 Pages Avon Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Ask me if I sparkle and I’ll kill you where you stand.” When Bones and Cat meet two masterless vampires who tell them several of their friends have gone missing, Bones and Cat know something fishy is going on. They have also noticed an influx of ghouls to the Ohio area, the same area Cat is from. Cat is not Continue Reading
Review: Unseen World by Sean Cummings
Unseen World by Sean Cummings January 1, 2011 Urban Fantasy Paperback Snowbooks Reviewed by Mandi Marshall Conrad is a superhero – well, a reluctant superhero. After being sexually assaulted as a teenager, he discovered when in the presence of evil, he can use that power to do good. He can fly, and his eyes glow, another side-effect of siphoning off the evil power. Because of all this he is socially a recluse, creating websites and other odd jobs from his house. He does get Continue Reading
Thursday’s Lunch Break
Mandi is here to pimp some future releases. Let’s get to it. I saw the cover for Pride & Passion yesterday at Lovin’ Me Some Romance. I don’t always love Charlotte Featherstone books, but this cover is beautiful. Releasing December 2011. Goodreads. I requested to review The Legend of Michael by Lisa Renee Jones because of the awesome blurb: He is sin and satisfaction, lust and damnation, a lethal weapon created from greed. A human soldier injected with alien Continue Reading
Joint Review: Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole and Giveaway
Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole (Immortals After Dark #11) Paranormal Romance February 15, 2011 Paperback, 512 Pages Pocket Reviewed by Mandi and Tori Mandi’s Favorite Quote: Straightaway, she’d called to the guards, “Oh boys?” She’d sauntered to the glass in only her black lace bra and panties. “I need some assistance.” When they slowed, agog, she’d purred, “Can one of you help me find my orgasm?” Tori’s Favorite Quote: “I can’t believe your going to sacrifice your Continue Reading
Wednesday’s Lunch Break
By Tori. Watching the Grammy’s Sunday I was thrilled by Cee Lo and Gwyneth Paltrow’s collaboration on Forget You, but what really caught my eye was the stunning shoes Ms Paltrow was wearing. My fierce investigation skills (and magic 8 ball) has revealed to me the answer. Ms. Paltow was strutting her stuff in a pair of multi-colored Christian Louboutin Futura Booties, Retail $1095. Made of a suede and patent leather material and features a 6 inch white colored heel. FIERCE!!!! Continue Reading
Review: Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis
Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis February 1, 2011 Contemporary Romance Paperback, 304 Pages Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Lilah Young who runs Sunshine Kennels in Sunshine, Idaho has a Jeep full of animals. A duck, some puppies and a pot bellied pig. She accidentally rear ends the truck in front of her because her hands are a bit full. Lilah is currently going to school to become a vet and is very low on funds. Her worthless Jeep won’t even start after the minor accident. The Continue Reading
Tuesday’s Lunch Break
So if you pay attention to ye old Smexy Books, you will notice we usually post a review in the morning and a review in the afternoon. Tori and I have decided to add a little feature called Lunch Break (at least for those on the east coast – other parts of the country and world may be eating a different meal ;) Anyway – it will be a short little post – maybe an opinion, book news, hot dude. Just something to break up the day. Tori and I will take turns during the week. So to kick things off: Continue Reading
Review: The Zero Dog War by Keith Melton
The Zero Dog War (Zero Dog Missions #1) by Keith Melton Urban Fantasy February 15, 2011 E-Book Samhain Reviewed by Tori and Mandi Tori’s Favorite Quote: “Jesus loves you. Everyone else thinks you’re an asshole.” Mandi’s Favorite Quote: “Rafe,” I said, “get some clothes on.” “What if my destined mate walks past? She won’t recognize me if I hide the wang.” Captain Andrea Walker is the fearless leader and frat mom of a hyperactive band of mercenaries named The Zero Dogs. A Continue Reading
Review: Xavier’s Way by Diana DeRicci
Xavier’s Way by Diana DeRicci M/M Romance December 14, 2010 E-Book Etopia Press Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Yes, Xavier. I think you’re gorgeous,” he replied, a husky whisper that melted Xavier to the floor. Xavier’s ex-fiance has screwed him over – big time. After falling in love with her at the office, he hired her as his in-house accountant at his Stratler Homes company. His ex siphoned off so much money, his company is now in financial ruin. Needing to build a case up against Continue Reading
Interview with Katie Reus and Giveaway
I’m happy to have Katie Reus visiting Smexy on this romantic day. :) I reviewed her book, Dangerous Secrets earlier in the day. Who is Katie Reus? Give us the low down. For the informal bio, I was born and raised in Florida and will probably always cling to my love of flip-flops no matter what time of year. I’m not one of those writers that always knew writing was for them. I only discovered it a few years ago but now I can’t imagine not writing. Very recently I plunged into it full time so Continue Reading