Confessions Of An Angry Girl by (Confessions #1) by Louise Rozett YA-Fiction Released: August 28 2012 Harlequin Favorite Quote: “No fear. “ Rose Zarelli is fourteen, a freshman in high school, and seems to have the weight of the world on her shoulders. She feels as though everyone she loves has left her. Her father died over the summer, her brother has left for college, and her mother seems to have left life. When Rose runs into an old friend of her brother's, Jamie Forta, her Continue Reading
Review: The Dirty Girls Book Club by Savanna Fox
The Dirty Girls Book Club by Savanna Fox Released: September 4, 2012 Contemporary Erotic Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi I like the concept of this book. Three girlfriends who meet for a monthly book club decide to spice it up and move away from their normal literary fiction selections, and choose a historical erotica instead. I assume subsequent books in this series will feature each book club member. This one focuses on Georgia and Woody. Georgia is a marketing executive in Continue Reading
Top Ten Reasons to read On Dublin Street by Samantha Young
Edited to add blurb: Four years ago, Jocelyn Butler left her tragic past behind in the States and started over in Edinburgh. Burying the grief, ignoring her demons, and forging ahead without any real attachments has worked well for her so far but when Joss moves into a fantastic apartment on Dublin Street, her carefully guarded world is shaken to its core by her new roommate's sexy older brother. Braden Carmichael is a man who always gets what he wants. And what he wants is Jocelyn in his Continue Reading
Review: Full Surrender by Joanne Rock
Full Surrender by Joanne Rock Contemporary Romance Released: August 21, 2012 Harlequin Reviewed by May “Are you familiar with the idea of-“ She cleared her throat “-sexual healing? You know, recovering mojo by having sex with someone you trust?” Yes, you read that right. Play the Marvin Gaye and let’s get this sexual healing on the road! Ok, all jokes aside the premise of this book is indeed that Stephanie had a fling and that was her last good memory before being kidnapped while Continue Reading
Review: Catch a Shooting Star by Olivia Ventura
Catch a Shooting Star by Olivia Ventura Contemporary Romance Released: March 15, 2012 Ellora’s Cave Reviewed by Mandi Jess quit her job as an elementary school teacher because she got tired of making the kids learn the boring stuff. Her passion is telling stories, so she now cleans houses part time, and uses her other free time to volunteer at the library or entertain with stories at birthday parties. She may have to eat toast for dinner, but at least she is happy. Her parents Continue Reading
Interview with Elyssa Patrick and Giveaway
I have been Twitter friends with Elyssa for quite some time now and she is always gives me the best romance book recommendations. Now with her first book out, I’ve invited her to Smexy to chat. Who is Elyssa Patrick. Give us the low down. I’m a former high school English teacher, and I love anything chocolate, Richard Armitage (no surprise there!), and cupcakes. As you can see, I have a horrible sweet tooth. I know this sounds cliché—but I’ve always wanted to write ever since I was Continue Reading
Lumberjack in Love by Penny Watson
Lumberjack in Love by Penny Watson Released: September 7, 2012 Contemporary Romance, Novella Self Published Reviewed by May She ran her hands over the ridged muscle of his chest, dragging her nails through the dark hair. "You look Paul Bunyan on steroids. The sexiest Paul Bunyan I've ever seen in my life." Ami is staying with her sister’s family, visiting and gritting her teeth through a visit in the Vermont wilderness. Without Starbucks, good wine, her beloved Celtics, and all of the Continue Reading
Review: All He Ever Needed by Shannon Stacey
All He Ever Needed by Shannon Stacey (Kowalski #4) Released: September 10, 2012 Contemporary Romance Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi Mitch Kowalski heads a well respected demolition company and often finds himself on the road, supervising the next big building he is going to take down. This suits him just fine though. He has left plenty of stories behind in his hometown of Whitford, Maine as he bedded many ladies as a younger guy, and left a good impression. “Half the women Continue Reading
Review: Defying the Prince by Sarah Morgan
Defying the Prince by Sarah Morgan Contemporary Romance Released: August 21, 2012 Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi Prince Matteo is second in line to the Santina throne, and he is one serious dude. He doesn’t smile, he doesn’t have time for anything fun – he works, he raises money for charity and he tries to boost the reputation of the monarchy, which he is doing by making his brother’s engagement party as classy as possible. This proves difficult when his brother’s fiancé's sister, Continue Reading
Review: Playing to Win by Jaci Burton
Playing To Win (Play by Play #4) by Jaci Burton Erotic Contemporary Romance Released: September 4, 2012 Penguin Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “He took her breath away.” Talented wide receiver Cole Riley should have the world at his feet, but his antics on and off the field have made him a liability. His agent tells him to shape up or else he’s done. Image consultant Savannah Brooks has agreed to help Cole clean up his image but isn’t sure she can take the bad out of this Continue Reading