Earlier this year, I read A Promise of Fire, a debut romantic fantasy that I absolutely loved. Read my review HERE. Coming this January, book two, Breath of Fire will release, and I can't wait!! Below we have an exclusive excerpt from Breath of Fire - enjoy. Waking up from a deep, healing sleep reminds me of rushing toward the surface of a lake, brightness beckoning from above and bubbles fizzing all around me. Consciousness threads through me in a delicate weave. It’s afternoon. Continue Reading
Review: Royally Screwed by Emma Chase
Royally Screwed by Emma Chase (Royally #1) Contemporary Romance Released: October 18, 2016 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I have a good history with Emma Chase. Her last series I enjoyed so much - especially Sustained and the novella follow-up, Sidebarred. That family holds a very special place in my heart. Then I heard she was starting a new series featuring royals. And honestly - I wasn't that excited. I'm not sure why, I guess I thought reading about royals wouldn't be fun (what Continue Reading
Huge Harlequin Sale!
Wish you could escape on a luxurious getaway, all for only $1.99? From October 18-25, all Harlequin category romance eBooks will be on-sale for just $1.99 each! Don't miss this opportunity to save on over 18,000+ titles. Woohoo!!! Now get shopping! You have seven days to buy all the books!! Go HERE to browse. Continue Reading
Review: You Had Me at Christmas Anthology
You Had Me at Christmas Anthology Releases: October 17, 2016 Holiday Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi PLAY by Karina Bliss Jared and Kayla were high school sweethearts, and Kayla always encouraged Jared to follow his musical dreams. Now with two young kids, he has achieved fame. Jared finds himself on tour constantly, and trying to manage his home life without guilt of being away all the time weigh him down. This story presents a marriage in trouble Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – October 14th
10. I'm ready for the Christmas season! 9. Cover alert! Managed by Kristen Callihan. I loved Idol, and I can't wait for this one!! A video posted by Jason Momoa (@prideofgypsies) on Oct 8, 2016 at 9:17am PDT 8. Jason Momoa's instagram might just be the best thing on the internet. I'll just be over here watching this the rest of the weekend. 6. Hot Topic has a new line of Outlander inspired clothes. Check it out here! here's what the electoral map would look like Continue Reading
Review: Texas Tall by Kaki Warner
Texas Tall by Kaki Warner Released: October 4, 2016 Western Historical Berkley Reviewed by Mandi I have really enjoyed so many of Kaki Warner's books, and Texas Tall goes right onto my favorite's shelf. Lottie is one of my favorite heroines so far this year. Lottie was raised by her rancher grandfather and at the age of 14, as he lay dead in his house, she sets it on fire, and heads to the nearest town of Greenbroke, Texas to start a new life. She is taken in by a couple who owns the Continue Reading
Review: Dark Mafia Prince by Annika Martin
Dark Mafia Prince by Annika Martin (A Dangerous Royals Romance #1) Released: June 28, 2016 Romantic Suspense Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I really enjoyed Carolyn Crane's romantic suspense series, The Associates. Super fun and sexy with a ton of action. She also writes under the pen name Annika Martin. I read Prisoner by her and also co-written by Skye Warren and I liked it although it they walked the line of consent in that one for me (heroine was drugged while he had sex with Continue Reading
Audiobook Review: Withholding Evidence by Rachel Grant
Withholding Evidence by Rachel Grant (Evidence #3) Released: February 2014 Romantic Suspense Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I really like this Evidence series by Rachel Grant. I've read them completely out-of-order, but they all do well as stand-alones. This review request came in audiobook format, and since I'm a huge lover of audiobooks, I said sure! Trina Sorensen is a military historian - her research and books focuses on the Navy. Her latest assignment is to uncover some Continue Reading
Review: Enjoy the Dance by Heidi Cullinan
Enjoy the Dance by Heidi Cullinan (Dancing #2) Releases: October 11, 2016 M/M Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Way back in 2011 I read Dance With Me (book one in this series) and really enjoyed it. I was really happy to hear Heidi Cullinan decided to revisit this world with new heroes and a glimpse at what our past heroes have been up to. Set in the year 2012 in Minnesota, this book is before the nationwide equal marriage ruling. Our heroes are Spenser Harris, a Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Aleksio. Wants revenge on the mafia man who killed his parents and desperate to find his long lost brother. Heroine: Mira. Daughter of the man Aleksio wants killed, and childhood friend of Aleksio. He kidnaps her.....then really dirty things happen. Going to put the scenes under spoiler tags because reasons. *wink* Annika Martin writes sex scenes that are a little intense and rough. Aleksio is a mafia boss and is demanding in bed. But also at times I giggle. Continue Reading