Lettie Osbourne has lived her whole life by the book. Sweet, predictable, and certainly not living life on the edge, she’s always been content to make a living as a kindergarten teacher who writes adorable children’s books on the side. After her fiancé leaves her, Lettie decides she is perfectly content to accept her fate as mother to her beloved dog Odin and favorite auntie to her niece and nephew. But then everything changes. When Lettie’s publisher decides to sell only erotica, her Continue Reading
Review: A Dangerous Seduction by Jillian Eaton
A Dangerous Seduction by Jillian Eaton (Bow Street Brides #1) Released: February 2017 Historical Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I had never read this author before and this book did not have much going on at Goodreads, a site I use to help decide whether I should review a book. I don't remember what made me say yes to this review - probably the blurb and the excerpt she provided. From page one I was into it. And by 25% I was in love and I started getting that sweaty feeling of Continue Reading
#MakeADateWithHarlequin
It's time for another Harlequin romance-themed video! And I need a viking romance book RIGHT NOW ;) Harlequin wondered what would it look like if someone took a Harlequin hero on a date in the city? So we did just that! With hidden cameras, we captured bystander reactions to seeing larger than life hero’s (a Viking and a Cowboy), participating in everyday dating activities with a real-world woman. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OIxBqJu5NI&feature=youtu.be So cute. Also! Continue Reading
Review: Absolve Me by Morgaine Cameron
Absolve Me by Morgaine Cameron BDSM Released: March 20, 2017 Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi I like the taboo nature of priest romance books (I recommend you check out Amber Belldene's series) and this one throws in a few extra kinks. Liza is a sex therapist/surrogate. I had never heard of a sex surrogate before this book, and I learned that in some cases she actually has sex with her clients to help them through issues they may be having. She can also help couples who are having Continue Reading
Feature: Super 40 by Lucy Woodhull
Blurb: Divorced, broke, and living with her parents—forty-year-old Shannon Johnson is clearly winning at life. She’s so awesome, she accidentally uses a tampon irradiated in Kazakhstan. Suddenly, this mush-mouthed loser becomes a superheroine who can shoot menstrual cramps from her fingers. No, really. But her new mission of saving NYC’s abused women gets complex for Super 40. With her teleporting partner Dolly Poppin’, Super 40 runs afoul of domestic abusers, jerky news anchors, and an Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – March 17th!
10. My plans include corned beef and cabbage in the crock pot and a glass of red wine. Not too many glasses though ;) 9. Why does this make me LOL every time I see it?? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3ktsl6_Rpg 8. I know you all have seen it, but since it's basically my favorite thing ever, I have to put it in my top ten. I want to be that little girl!!! Also, best gif ever. (link) 7. Do we like a short-hair Thor? I do. I do verra much. 6. The Great Continue Reading
Mandi’s DNF Round-Up
The Billionaire Beast by Jackie Ashenden Contemporary Romance March 7, 2017 I love a beauty/beast themed book, especially one where the hero is so damaged he hasn't left his house in ten years! Nero is a billionaire, and due to severe trauma in his childhood, he is a recluse. He has a problem with keeping assistants. His demands are high, and his assistants seem to quit after a very short time, even when he pays them extremely well. He demands not only immediate obedience, but 24/7 around Continue Reading
Review: Live Wire by Caisey Quinn
Live Wire by Caisey Quinn (Nashville's Finest #1) Romantic Suspense Released: March 7, 2017 Intermix Reviewed by Mandi I read the blurb of this book and thought this could be cracky fun. First we have a hero who is an "Explosive ordinance disposal specialist" and that just sounds awesome and bad ass and something I wanted to read about. The cracky part comes in when I learned the heroine was assumed dead for four years. Four long years, Chase thought the love of his life, Vivienne was Continue Reading
Review: What it Takes by Shannon Stacey
What it Takes by Shannon Stacey (Kowalski Family #10) Released: February 28, 2017 Contemporary Romance Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi I've really enjoyed the Kowalski series over the years. I've not read the entire series, but several, especially those in the beginning. It's a nice contemporary series - it makes me laugh, and the heroes and heroines are nice and a little dirty. A good combination. This book has a stand alone romance but is also a reunion book. We meet Laney, whose Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Joyzal. Space warrior. Bounty Hunter: The smoke, which held a hint of flashing purple, haloed the entrance of a man’s sleek, black form—like a rockstar making an entrance on stage. He was amazingly tall, easily seven feet, and grim as hell. His skin was a golden brown and his hair long and caught in dreads that were tied back from his face. From the neck down he was covered in black, shiny armor, and he held a big, futuristic-looking gun in each clawed hand Heroine: Jacole. Human. Continue Reading