Wicked Surrender by Jade Lee (Wicked #1) Historical Romance September 7, 2010 Paperback, 326 Pages Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Scheherazade Martin, or Scher has grown up in The Tavern playhouse. She was born there to an actress mother, and now, lacking acting talent, runs the theater troupe. Although she considers the fellow members as part of her family and she makes a decent living, she yearns for more. Watching those die around her because actors are treated like second class Continue Reading
I Have Books – Take Them!! (September)
Hey, hey, hey. I have September books up for grabs. These are either duplicates or books I will not have a chance to review. All books are brand new, finished copies. Click on the cover for more information about each one. SET ONE Warrior Avenged by Addison Fox The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks Renegade by Lora Leigh SET TWO Improper Ladies by Amanda McCabe My Lord Scandal by Emma Wildes Veil of Shadows by Shiloh Walker SET THREE Atlantis Betrayed by Alyssa Continue Reading
Guest Review: The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks
The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks (KGI #1) Romantic Suspense September 7, 2010 Paperback, 290 Pages Berkley Sensation Julie from the fab blog Yummy Men and Kick Ass Chicks is guest reviewing today! Take it away Julie! Favorite Quote: “’Trying to drown me, woman?’ ‘You can’t drown a SEAL,’ she taunted. ‘How embarrassing would that be?’ ‘God yes,’ he muttered. ‘Shoot me, hand me, let me die of infection from a hangnail, but don’t let me die in the water. They’d send me to hell on Continue Reading
Review: Shade by Jeri Smith-Ready
Shade by Jeri Smith – Ready (Shade #1) YA Paranormal May 4, 2010 Hardcover, 320 Page Simon Pulse Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: (from Scottish Zachary) “The pieces of you are complete shite today, the bloated eyelids and splotchy skin and your hair all” – he waved his hand - “you know, and all together you should look pure hackit, but somehow you’re more bonnie than ever.” Sixteen year old Aura has lived her entire life able to see and communicate with ghosts. It just so Continue Reading
Sin Undone Winners
The five winners of Sin Undone by Larissa Ione are: j. Linda Henderson aromagik LSUReader Virginia C Congrats! Emails have been sent. A big thanks to Hachette for hosting the contest! Continue Reading
Review: For The Love of Mollie by K.T. Grant
For The Love of Mollie by K.T. Grant Contemporary Romance August 7, 2010 E-Book, Novella Decadent Publishing Reviewed by Mandi Mollie McGree is a girl many can relate too – a hips a little too wide, a butt that is a little too big, and self esteem that is way too low. Infatuated with the uber hot masseuse Juan Carlos, or JC to his friends, Mollie decides to join a gym to hopefully lose weight and then catch the eye of JC. In her lovely old sweatpants and t-shirt, sweaty from a Continue Reading
Giveaway: Dust by Joan Frances Turner
Dust by Joan Frances Turner Urban Fantasy September 7, 2010 Hardcover, 384 Pages Ace Hardcover Blurb: DUST is told from the point of view of Jessie Anne Porter, a young woman who died in a brutal car accident and only to be reborn as a zombie. Through the adventures of Jessie, Turner explores the psychological, emotional and social implications of an alternative reality in which zombies are sentient creatures. Turner’s zombies struggle with love and acceptance, anger and Continue Reading
Maybe This Time Winner
The winner of Maybe This Time by Jennifer Crusie is: donnas Congrats! An email has been sent :) Thanks to everyone who entered! Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – September 3rd
10. My week – I had a great time in NYC watching Brandon Flowers introduce his solo album!!! I MAY have come home without my license and credit card, I MAY have cracked my iPhone screen (again), Hubs MAY have given me a stern lecture about being a responsible 32 year old. All of these things MAY have happened. I can not confirm at this time. 9. Hide-a-Cover – I recently received the above book cover for a little review. Hide-a-Cover is a site that offers to cover-up all those smutty, half naked Continue Reading
Review: Killbox by Ann Aguirre
Killbox by Ann Aguirre (Sirantha Jax #4) Science Fiction August 31, 2010 Paperback, 353 Pages Ace Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: March kisses me with a delicacy and heat that work their way into my nervous system. His hair spills against my cheeks, too soft for such a hard man. If he knew how rakish it makes him look, I’m sure he would shave it off. I forget between the many months that pass between Sirantha Jax books how much I absolutely love them. Ann Aguirre blows me away Continue Reading