10. Happy Birthday to Michael Douglas AND his gorgeous wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones. Both were born today though 25 years apart. *throws confetti* 9. Because nothing goes better with books then booze (just ask anyone who has attended a book convention) Harlequin, one of the world's leading publishers of romance books, announced the launch of Vintages by Harlequin™, a new line of three wine varietals, with vintage Harlequin branding. Vintages by Harlequin features three varietals: Continue Reading
Review: Hot Dreams by Rachelle Chase
Hot Dreams by Rachelle Chase Released: July 13, 2015 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I thought a former male stripper/dancer hero might be a fun read, and this one is pretty cute. Johnny may not dance for the ladies anymore, but he is still the CEO for Hot Dreams, a male entertainment company. They do bachelorette parties, girls night out, and shows on stage. One night he goes back to his office, and finds a woman looking at some of his photographs. This woman is Continue Reading
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Smexy Deals!
Kindle $.99 Nikki Burgess has survived a terrible marriage and an even worse divorce. But when her ex-husband suddenly dies, she gets custody of her kids again and a chance to start over and do it right. Dixie McPherson, on the other hand, has had way too much love. Carlisle Bartlett is loyal, generous, kindhearted and the funniest guy slinging drinks in the back of an airplane. But he has an ugly little secret. So when they're presented with the challenge of joining a team starting a new Continue Reading
Review: Dirty Talk by Megan Erickson
Dirty Talk by Megan Erickson (Mechanics of Love #2) Released: September 15, 2015 Contemporary Romance Avon Impulse Reviewed by Mandi Book two in Megan Erickson's Mechanics of Love series, focuses on the cocky, fun brother Brent, and a new girl in town named Ivy. Ivy, her young daughter and her sister Alex have all just moved to Maryland and they really want to establish some roots. Alex is the tough sister, the one Ivy turned to after her daughter's father wanted nothing to with their Continue Reading
Smexy Deals!
Tori and I have started doing a daily deals post - set to post each evening. But my blog decided yesterday to not run scheduled posts and I didn't realize it - so I'm posting yesterday's missed post now. Another will post this evening. I'll have a stern talking to my blog today *wink* Kindle $1.99 He's out of control Dougal Kincaid has something to prove. After being injured in a battle with the Malcontents, he's ready for active duty protecting unsuspecting mortals from these villainous Continue Reading
September Releases Mandi Wants to Read
What's coming out this month that I want to read? Well here you go: Dark Wild Night by Christina Lauren: Oh, mama wants. I LOVE this series. It's super, super dirty and it also makes me giggle. A good combination. I highly recommend you read Sweet Filthy Boy and Dirty Rowdy Thing first (although they are stand alones) Amazon l Goodreads Hold On by Kristen Ashley: I've heard good things about this book both from Tori and other readers on Twitter. My problem is, I've yet to read this Continue Reading
Smexy Scene Sunday
Hero: Knox Masters. A senior at Western State. Headed for the NFL. Smart, gorgeous, and talented. Oh, and he's a virgin. Heroine: Ellie Campbell. A junior at Western State. Her brother is on the football team. Smart, beautiful, and holding on to a very big secret. Oh, and she doesn't date football players. Ever. My vaunted self-control slipped, and while I’m sure of her, I know she’s not sure of me. Not yet anyway. So I came up here to relieve myself, gain a measure of Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A+ review - When a Scot Ties the Knot by Tessa Dare (may) A review - Shadows Strike by Diane Duvall (helyce) B+ review - Sustained by Emma Chase (mandi) B+ review - You're The Earl That I Want by Kelly Bowen (may) B review - Anything But Broken by Joelle Knox (mandi) C+ review - Hard to Fight by Bella Jewel (sheena) C+ review - If You Only Knew by Kristan Higgins (tori) C+ review - Heat Exchange by Shannon Stacey (mandi) C - review - Captivated by Your Love by Continue Reading
2016 Advertising is Open!
First, due to a cancellation, I have a few spots open in 2015: October - Row 3, Row 4 November - Row 3, Row 4 December - Row 1, Row 3, Row 4 If interested in any of these, please email me at mandi @ smexybooks.com All months of 2016 advertising are now open. Same as last year, if you have advertised with me before - two columns, four rows. I bill through PayPal one month before your ad runs. Also - Sophia from Fiction Vixen creates great ads for a great price. Many of her creations Continue Reading