10. Fair warning for Top Ten today. It is full of mantitty and ‘arm porn’, and more mantitty. For example, dirty Joe Manganiello… (I love how everyone is staring at his crotch. Channing looks impressed. LOL)Yeah, we have a lot to talk about. First let’s get to some book news. The 2012 Lori Foster Reader/Author Get Together has come and gone. I love this weekend. One of the most casual, laid back conferences you can go to. I got to meet tons of bloggers and had a great Continue Reading
May’s Love of the Ugly Hero
I love the tale of Beauty & the Beast except for one thing: when the beast turns into a wimpy little pretty boy prince at the end. The thing is, I liked reading about a dark, physically unappealing man and how he woos his lady love. She doesn’t have to be a beauty either. In fact, I’ve noticed that making heroines “plain” or “not beautiful” by society standards is quite common but how often do we have plain or downright ugly heroes? Not often at all, and my recent reading and Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–January 20th
10. My Week – I don’t have much to report this week. My septic is done. I know you all have been waiting on pins and needles for that news. My kids can flush the toilet without being totally freaked out. I swear I won’t talk about my toilets anymore. Someone did have a good suggestion last week that Mike Rowe should have been the one to come out to do our “dirty job.” *grins* 9. Did you all see the teaser Karen Marie Moning put on her Facebook page for Iced (her new series coming out this fall Continue Reading
Tori’s Favorite Books of 2011
2011 has been a big year for my library. I was introduced to new authors, became reacquainted with old authors, and even had a few break ups. I wish I could list every book I’ve read this year in here because there were hundreds that were wonderful. As usual, I went a little overboard on my list. I hope you enjoy. :) Immortal Rider (Lords of Deliverance, #2) by Larissa Ione (Review) The second installment of the Ione’s sexy, funny, action packed Lord Of Deliverance series takes us for quite Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten-November 25th
Tori here. I’m doing this weeks top ten so take your finger OFF that the mouse, sit back, and enjoy. 10. Well, Thanksgiving has come and gone and I feel like a baby elephant. Probably weigh as much as one. :( We went to my in laws and ate like dieters at an all you eat chocolate buffet. It wasn’t pretty. Now it is time to drag out the Christmas decorations and get into the holiday spirit. 0_o 9. I decided to break my never breakable rule and do some Black Continue Reading
Review: Scandalous Desires by Elizabeth Hoyt
Scandalous Desires by Elizabeth Hoyt (Maiden Lane #3) Historical Romance October 18, 2011 Paperback Grand Central Publishing Reviewed by Mandi I have fallen in love with a pirate. We have seen glimpses of "Charming" Mickey O'Connor throughout the first two books of Elizabeth Hoyt's Maiden Lane series. And we have, of course, witnessed Silence Hollingbrook sacrifice herself to Mickey for one night to save her husband from charges he stole cargo from one of Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–June 24th
10. My Week – The first full week of the kids home from school for the summer. When are they going back? We had a lovely time together. If nothing else, they make me laugh. Hard. Even when they are being bad, I have to bite my cheek so hard to act stern. I fail. LOL. They have the best sense of humor. And no, I’m not biased. 9. First of all, the second Deathly Hallows trailer has been released. Woo and Hoo! But – big Harry Potter news from yesterday – JK Rowling has announced – Continue Reading
Review and Giveaway: Notorious Pleasures by Elizabeth Hoyt
Notorious Pleasures by Elizabeth Hoyt (Maiden Lane #2) Historical Romance February 1, 2011 Paperback, 400 Pages Vision Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Do you like it?” he asked grasping himself. The first time Lady Hero Battan sets her eyes upon Griffin Remmington, Lord Reading, she is utterly shocked. She doesn’t see his face, only his backside as he enjoys the offerings of the married woman underneath of him. Hero is horrified, but also knows the lady’s husband has Continue Reading
Winners of Wicked Intentions by Elizabeth Hoyt
The five winners of Wicked Intentions are: aromagik Chelsea B. Chey Lorene Cecile Congrats and thank you to Hachette for the giveaway! Chelsea and Lorene, please email me at mandischreiner (at) gmail (dot) com. Thanks! Continue Reading
Review: Wicked Intentions by Elizabeth Hoyt and Giveaway
Wicked Intentions by Elizabeth Hoyt (Maiden Lane Series #1) August 1, 2010 Historical Romance Paperback, 416 Pages Grand Central PublishingReviewed by MandiFavorite Quote: “Temperance,” he growled. ”Hush,” she whispered, and kissed him.Temperance Dews runs the Home for Unfortunate Infants and Foundling Children and makes a dash out in the dangerous streets of St. Giles to rescue an abandoned baby. While out she is noticed by Lord Caire or Lazarus Huntington for her knowledge of Continue Reading