10. I think we should all take a swig from my new Mustache Flask before continuing with the Top Ten. ‘Stache Flask makes everything go a little better. Thank you to my friend Sarah, who is awesome sauce. (The brown bottom is even fuzzy – *giggle*) 9. Jill Shalvis has announced that she is writing a third trilogy set in her Lucky Harbor world. Copied from her website: I know that the first new hero will be a San Francisco Lieutenant Detective who goes through hell at work and escapes to Continue Reading
Review: Three Weddings and a Murder Anthology
Three Weddings and a Murder by Tessa Dare, Leigh Lavalle, Courtney Milan, and Carey Baldwin May 2012 Historical/Contemporary Self Published Reviewed by May So often anthologies feel like promotions for the authors other books, or just a teaser to get you interested in a current series. This anthology was a rare treat – all four stories within felt like complete stories, and stood alone beautifully. Each was a solid, well written story. The profits from this collection go to a great Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–May 25th
10. Thor with his naughty brother and big hammer are joining us for the Top Ten today. Thanks Bells 9. I am on full-time JR Ward stalking. She announced early this week that she has a cover and title for Qhuy’s book (out spring 2013) and that she will be posting it to her Facebook Page “soon.” How dare she tease us like that?! What color will the cover be? There has to be two men on there, right? What will the title be? Lover of All Peens? Lover Bend Over? No? P.S.There Continue Reading
Joint Review: The Governess Affair by Courtney Milan
The Governess Affair by Courtney Milan (Brothers Sinister #.5) Historical Romance April 21, 2012 E-Book, Novella Self Published Reviewed by Mandi and May (Blurb) She will not give up. Three months ago, governess Serena Barton was let go from her position. Unable to find new work, she’s demanding compensation from the man who got her sacked: a petty, selfish, swinish duke. But it’s not the duke she fears. It’s his merciless man of business—the man known as the Wolf of Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–February 17th
10. I’m so ready to buy spring clothes and shoes! Have you noticed a big trend this spring is colorblocking? I keep seeing shoes like this.. Do I need a purple colorblock shoe? DO I? 9. All About Romance posted the results of their Annual Reader Poll. Favorite Romance Book – The Black Hawk by Joanna Bourne. I adored this book, you can read my review here. There are many categories, (best pnr, best romantic hero, etc..) so go check them out. I think I agree with most of the results! Yay! 8. Continue Reading
Joint Review: Unraveled by Courtney Milan
Unraveled by Courtney Milan (Turner #3) Historical Romance December 8, 2011 E-Book Self Published Reviewed by Mandi and May “I’m not broken,” he repeated. “Although at the moment...” This was what came of violating the sentimentality quota. Everything he kept bottled inside him came out. He shut his eyes and pinched the bridge of his nose. “At the moment,” he muttered numbly, “I may be coming a bit unraveled.” From Goodreads: Smite Turner is renowned for his single-minded Continue Reading
Review: Unclaimed by Courtney Milan
Unclaimed by Courtney Milan (Turner #2) Historical Romance September 20, 2011 Paperback Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi and May May: What would be the closest thing to a rock-star in the Victorian Era? That would be Sir Mark Turner, writer of a book on chastity and virgin. People view him as more than a mere mortal man, and he is overwhelmed by how people swarm to him, ask him for guidance, thrust their young virgin daughters in his path, and generally make him wonder if he should Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–June 3rd
10. My Week – It’s hot y’all!!! And yes, I was just complaining how cold it was a few weeks ago. If it is not a steady 75, I’m going to whine. It’s the beginning of June and we’ve already reached 97. That’s not cool mother nature. Take it back. 9. One of my fav authors, Marie Sexton had a book come out this week! Between Sinners and Saints is a somewhat heavy book that deals with Levi, who is out to his Mormon family, but not accepted (and is quite the playboy.) And Jamie, who was Continue Reading
Review: Unlocked by Courtney Milan
Unlocked by Courtney Milan Historical Romance May 31, 2011 E-Book, Novella Self-Published Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “If I’m to list the things I want, I want to own your quiet possession,” he continued, “and drive the wariness from your eyes.” Do you remember when you were young and a kid would pick on you or tease you and your parents would say – oh, that’s just because deep down, he or she really likes you? This is Lady Elaine’s life – except she has to endure it as an Continue Reading
Review: Unveiled by Courtney Milan
Unveiled by Courtney Milan Historical Romance January 25, 2011 Paperback, 384 Pages HQN Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Miss Lowell, you magnificent creature, I want you to paint your own canvas. I want you to unveil yourself.” Ash Turner is getting his revenge. As a young child, for religious reasons his insane mother gave away all of their money and Ash found himself on the doorstep of Parford Manor begging his very distant cousin, the Duke of Parford, Richard Dalrymple for Continue Reading