Hi everyone, it’s great to be back here visiting Smexy Books, and I appreciate Mandi giving me a soapbox to stand on. However, I promise this post isn’t about politics or any other controversial topic. It’s simply a get-down-to-basics chat about virgin heroes. Virgin heroes are a rare breed in romances out on the market today. In fact, they’re a relatively new concept for me, and I’m not sure exactly how many virgin heroes there were in romance prior to the last ten years. I know they’re out Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Six–January 7th
6. That’s right – I’m starting the New Year off with a top ten FAIL. I wasn’t prepared for a top ten list today! I have my excuses – I haven’t posted one in two weeks so I forgot. School was delayed for one snowflake falling so the kids distracted me. Maybe the real reason is because I have been sitting in my new hot tub all day and night oblivious to the world around me? Yes, my hot tub is no longer sitting upright in my driveway! It is wired! Full of hot, steamy water! So what if it is 22 Continue Reading
Review:Trust Me by Sydney Somers
Trust Me by Sydney Somers (Lassiter Group #1) November 16, 2010 Romantic Suspense E-Book Samhain Reviewed by Mandi Cara Beckett is dead, and now Maxine (Max) is on the run. Set-up for her death, she has been hiding in Canada at a store one of her friends own. But she won’t be alone for long. Lucas McAllister is looking for Max – Cara was his partner. Working for The Lassiter Group, “a private paramilitary unit outsourced by the U.S. Government for covert operations and Continue Reading
Review: Yours For The Taking by Robin Kaye
Yours For The Taking by Robin Kaye (Domestic Gods #4) January 1, 2011 Contemporary Romance Paperback, 384 Pages Sourcebooks Casablanca Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Why don’t you come over here?” She rolled her eyes. “I want to get to the good stuff.” ”Sweetheart, with me it’s all good stuff.” Ben Walsh wants the ranch he grew up in as a child, but first he needs a wife and he is not happy about it. His billionaire grandfather will hand over the deed to the ranch, once he Continue Reading
New Urban Fantasy From Simon and Schuster
Title: Arcane Circle Author: Linda Robertson ISBN: 9781439190258 Format: Mass Market Paperbound Price: $7.99/$9.99 CAN Imprint: Pocket Books Even magic can't solve everything. . . . After facing down the forces of Fairy in mortal combat, Persephone Alcmedi still must deal with the aftermath. Not only does Seph now possess deadly secrets she must hide from the arcane and mundane world alike, but the dozens of magical creatures who've taken up residence behind her cornfield need food and Continue Reading
Review: Deadlock by Moira Rogers
Deadlock by Moira Rogers (Southern Arcana #3) Paranormal Romance January 4, 2010 E-Book Samhain Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “I’m all wolf honey. One-hundred percent alpha bastard.” There is just something about this Southern Arcana world by Moira Rogers that I love. I think the combination of the over the top alphas, the camaraderie between the pack and the continuing story lines and fantastic world building really intrigues me. I have been waiting for Alec’s book for Continue Reading
Review: Taken by the Others by Jess Haines
Taken by the Others (H&W Investigations #2) Urban Fantasy January 4, 2010 Paperback, 352 Pages Zebra Reviewed by Mandi Private Investigator Shiarra Waynest can’t catch a break. Although she only wants to investigate humans, she has found herself tangled up with The Others. Out to the public since 9/11, The Others – vampires, werewolves etc..have used their money to spin a positive light on themselves but Shiarra knows just how dangerous they can be. Although she is dating Chazz, Continue Reading
Review: Skin Heat by Ava Gray
Skin Heat by Ava Gray January 4, 2010 Paranormal Romance Paperback, 320 Pages Berkley Reviewed by Mandi After six months imprisoned at a secret facility where he is experimented on, Zeke Noble finally escapes. Having no idea why he was kidnapped, he is left bewildered and confused. Worse, he notices he has super hearing, speed and can read other people and animals. Coming home to his desolate farm, with only a nearby aunt, Zeke is at loss for what to do. His mother went Continue Reading
Gasp! Smexy Claus Visited Me!!
Christmas morning I opened my present from Adam and Shay (my brother and sister in-law). I saw the cover for Blood Lust and plastered on that fake smile. Yay, some unknown vampire book. But Adam and Shay said, no, no, no – take a peek inside. My eyebrows shot up. Dedicated to me?? From Smexy Claus?? And then I turned to page one: LOLOL!!! Yes, Mandi (me) and Kevin (my hubs) are the hero and heroine of this book (174 pages). It totally cracks me up. Apparently Adam and Shay had to answer Continue Reading
Review: Stone Kissed by Keri Stevens
Stone Kissed by Keri Stevens December 27, 2010 Paranormal Romance E-Book Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi Delia has a very distant relationship with her father, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t devastated when her childhood home, Steward House burns in a fire. Her father is left in a coma as a result. Not having much money, and knowing she will have substantial medical bills in the near future for her father, she decides to sell Steward House to Grant Wolverton. She has had a Continue Reading