A while ago on Twitter, I mentioned to Smokin' Hot that I had never read a Linda Howard book before. She was shocked and appalled and started telling me all the reasons why I needed to try this author. On the defensive, I asked her if she had ever read Ann Aguirre (at the time I was reading Doubleblind) and she said no. So the Howard-Aguirre challenge was on. I told her to read Grimspace, she told me to read Dream Man. Here are my thoughts:"He was as fractious as a stallion scenting a mare."When Continue Reading
Win your own demon sheep!
Mho Fho resides over at Katie's place, Babbling About Books and More. He loves a good book, he has had his picture taken with many fun people, and he shamelessly swings his woolly mammoths at me on Twitter all the time. Mho has been a part of Katie's blog for a year now, and to celebrate they are holding a really fun contest. In 100 words or less, write what you would do with your own demon sheep and what would his/her name be and win your very own demon sheep. I hear the the sheep also comes Continue Reading
Winner of Sweet Inspiration Contest
The winner of Sweet Inspiration by Penny Watson is.....Cherie J!!!!I have emailed you with details.Thanks so much to Penny Watson for stopping by Smexy and having such a fun contest! Continue Reading
Review: Faewolf by D.M. Atkins and Chris Taylor
Faewolves, like werewolves, can walk among men. What happens when Kiya Whitecloud, a young gay college student in Santa Cruz, wants one of these men enough to risk his heart--and his life? Faewolf – D.M. Atkins and Chris TaylorM/M Paranormal RomanceMay 26, 2009Paperback, 290 pagesCirclet Press Kiya Whitecloud is in love with Brian, his college biology teacher’s assistant. He shamelessly flirts with him and doesn’t stop until Brian firmly tells him he cannot cross that teacher/student line. Continue Reading
Dark Stranger by Susan Sizemore *Promo*
Dark Stranger By Susan Sizemore Available Now!! ISBN: 9781416562139 Price: $7.99 ($9.99 CAN) Book Description New York Times bestselling author Susan Sizemore presents an exciting twist on her popular Primes series: the novel read by the one and only Vampire Book Club! Share the thrills as you discover a hidden world where passions and fear run high, and a vampire General and an Empire princess together find illicit, unquenchable desire.... A Continue Reading
Review: Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
St. Vladimir’s Academy isn’t just any boarding school—it’s a hidden place where vampires are educated in the ways of magic and half-human teens train to protect them. Rose Hathaway is a Dhampir, a bodyguard for her best friend Lissa, a Moroi Vampire Princess. They’ve been on the run, but now they’re being dragged back to St. Vladimir’s—the very place where they’re most in danger. . . .Rose and Lissa become enmeshed in forbidden romance, the Academy’s ruthless social scene, and unspeakable Continue Reading
Review: Rion by Susan Kearney
POWER IN THEIR PASSIONMarisa Rourke is a beautiful, fearless telepath who tames dragonshapers on Earth. Rion is a tall, dark, and sexy space explorer whose home planet is a galaxy away. The attraction between them is undeniable, but Rion is hiding a desperate secret that will change Marisa's life forever.DANGER IN THEIR TOUCHMarisa's gift is the only way Rion can communicate with his people, enslaved by a powerful enemy. He knows that kidnapping her is wrong, but saving his planet is worth Continue Reading
Odds and Ends
I have a little bit of everything in this post - paranormal, UF, historical, m/m, but it's all romance so let's get to it:(I hope you realize I will use any reason to post this cover until April!)JR Ward is almost done Love Mine - hooray! I updated my info with a few small bits she released on her message boards. Have I mentioned I am excited for this book? ;)If you are a fan of the Fever series by Karen Marie Moning and don't receive her newsletter than you are missing out! Reason I mention Continue Reading
Interview with Penny Watson and Giveaway
I'm happy to have Penny Watson at Smexy today! Her first book, Sweet Inspiration comes out today! Let's get to know her better.Who is Penny Watson - give us the lowdown.Wife of a fly-fishing anesthesia cowboy, mom to two awesome adopted Filipino kids (and one obsessive-compulsive wiener dog), member of the totally rocking romance critique group known as The Quirky Ladies, author of assorted scientific papers and romantic fiction, and enthusiastic fan of gardening, Vermont, beards and Top Continue Reading
Review: Sweet Inspiration by Penny Watson
What if the legend of Santa Claus is in fact, true? What if Santa has five big strapping sons who help him run his empire? Five single, sexy sons looking for romance...Nicholas Klaus is a master pastry chef, a strict disciplinarian, and the eldest son of the legendary Santa Claus. One look at café owner Lucy Brewster sends him into an unexpected tailspin of lusty desires. When Lucy is injured, Nicholas makes a decision that catapults both of their lives into turmoil ....Lucy Brewster, the Continue Reading