People are often surprised to learn I have a day job outside my career as an author of romantic comedy. The surprise has less to do with expectations about my income and time management, and more to do with an assumption that I should not be allowed in public unsupervised. I can’t fault the observation. It’s true I write romantic comedy, as opposed to more serious romances about love and loss and longing. Still, I think it’s safe to say that if you threw a party and invited a bunch of Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten Sex Scenes of 2014
It's the eve of a new year. Authors are at their computers right now writing dirty, dirty words. What hot things await us for 2015? We will soon find out. But first, let's revisit the naughtiness that was 2014. I like to pick books that are very dirty, but they also have to be good stories. There are a ton of books out there filled with dirty sex, but I need more than just that. These books satisfied me (oh yeah) in 2014. And for a new fun game, I'm including how many times the word "cock" is Continue Reading
Sheena’s Best Reads for 2014
*Sips Wine* Well! I've done it! This was such a hard list to compile. 2014 was an amazing year in reading for me. Selecting my fave's really put me to the test and it felt so good to reflect on the 2014 high notes. My auto-read authors came through with amazing material and I was introduced to some truly amazing authors who now have secured spots on my "must-read" lists. Check out my picks below-in no particular order- primarily because that would be akin to a self-induced aneurysm as Continue Reading
May’s 2014 list of Awesomeness
When I sat down to look at all I’ve read and consider what might make my list this year the contenders were few. What I mean is, I didn’t have to cut anything from my list of favorites or make tough calls because this is THE list of A grade books I read this year. There is no new motorcycle badass, tortured lumberjack, wicked werewolf, and sadly no sigh worthy military hero. These are crimes against romance land, and I won’t have it! I demand some smexy tortured loner mountain man with a Continue Reading
Mandi’s Favorite Books of 2014
What makes me happy about my favorite book list this year is that it encompasses so many sub-genres of romance. I think I hit almost every category, and that makes me happy. In no particular order: Rogue Spy by Joanna Bourne - I highly recommend The Forbidden Rose, The Black Hawk and Rogue Spy for fans of historical spy romance. I'll be a Hawker groupie for life. A Bollywood Affair by Sonali Dev - Debut book and I couldn't be more excited to see what this author puts out Continue Reading
Tori’s Best Reads for 2014
Per usual, I had a hard time picking out just a few books that blew me away this year. I LOVED THEM ALL!!! Well, most of them. My qualifications for bestest book EVAH isn’t flawless writing, intense subject matter, or where they fall on best selling lists, but rather the emotions they invoke in me while reading and what I’m left feeling when I’m finished. Push by Claire Wallis-A psychological romantic thriller that addresses the long term emotional and mental damage caused by childhood abuse Continue Reading
Fifty Shades of Grey: Movie Poster Giveaway
Hey - it's time for some more #OfficialFifty fun. As we all know, Fifty Shades of Grey is releasing on Valentine's Day, and leading up to that day, Smexy Books is participating in some fun giveaways and other things. Today I have five posters to giveaway. Now - I was hoping it would be a poster of Jamie Dornan's butt, however that wasn't an option. I don't get. *wink* Five random commenters will receive the above Anastasia poster. I'll close the contest on Saturday - open to Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten -December 5th
10. Amen and pass the scotch. 9. Merry Christmas and Ho Ho... WHOA! I wish all Santas dressed like this. *wink* The Annual Santa Speedo Run is a nationwide event held every December all over the US and Canada. Men and Women race through the city, wearing speedos (or any revealing under roo style bottoms) and other various Christmas appeal to raise money for various charities. 8. The gift that keeps on giving. This mistletoe belly button Continue Reading
Winner!
The winner of the Harlequin Holiday Giveaway is: Amy R An email has been sent Continue Reading
Harlequin Holiday Giveaway
The holidays are upon us and Harlequin is offering a festive, fun prize pack to one lucky commenter. Included: One mass market paperback of each of: Christmas with a Billionaire anthology Maybe this Christmas by Sarah Morgan Snow Angel Cove by RaeAnne Thayne The Heart of Christmas by Brenda Novak The Lodge on Holly Road by Sheila Roberts One copy of Her Holiday Man by Shannon Stacey in the digital format of your choice One package of ornament charms One box of Continue Reading