Mandi: When I read Tori’s weekly wrap-up last week, I noticed she was going to start the Dark Soul series by Aleksandr Voinov. I’ve been wanting to try something by him (although I think I read a previous novella by him) so I decided to grab book one and see what it was all about. Whoa. It’s dark, intense, has some extremely uncomfortable sexual situations, and is completely addictive. I really enjoyed it and could not put my Kindle down. The series consists of five novellas, each 50-75 pages Continue Reading
Interview with Beth Kery
Who is Beth Kery? Give us the low down. I’m a longtime reader who just thought—for some random reason—I could write romance novels. I actually have another profession besides author. I’m a longtime urbanite, and love the city, museums, the theatre and diversity. I really do love art, which is why you see artists popping up in my books a lot. I’m living vicariously, as even my stick figures are indecipherable. I also grew up a small town girl, however, so you often get a blend of city and small Continue Reading
Review: Double Down by Katie Porter
Double Down by Katie Porter (Vegas Top Guns #1) Erotic Contemporary July 31, 2012 Samhain Reviewed by Mandi Katie Porter is the pen name for authors Carrie Lofty and Lorelei Brown. Because of that, and because the series name is Vegas Top Guns, featuring some hottie air force pilots, I wanted to read this one. Unfortunately, I was kind of disappointed. Major Ryan Haverty is a pilot and instructor at a base in Las Vegas. One night out with some fellow pilots, he sets his eyes on a Continue Reading
Review: Because You Are Mine–Part One by Beth Kery
Because You Are Mine - Part One by Beth Kery July 31, 2012 Erotic Contemporary (Serial) Penguin Reviewed by Mandi ‘Because You Tempt Me’ Because You Tempt Me is the first part in this eight part erotic serial by Beth Kery. I really have enjoyed her books in the past, and I am excited for this continuing story. I’ve never really read a serial before, where I have to wait each week for the next part to be told. I believe this first part has two or three chapters in it. It is Continue Reading
Review: Hot in Handcuffs Anthology
Hot In Handcuffs by Shayla Black, Sylvia Day, Shiloh Walker Erotic Anthology July 3, 2012 Berkley Reviewed by Helyce Arresting Desire by Shayla Black Two years ago, Jon Bocelli was working a case that ended with his brother framed for the death of Lucia’s DiStefano’s father. Jon’s brother was no angel, he knew that, but he also knew that he hadn’t killed Lucia’s father. Jon had more than noticed Lucia DiStefano back then, but she was very young and innocent and he just couldn’t Continue Reading
Review: Giving It Up by Amber Lin
Giving it Up by Amber Lin Erotic Contemporary June 18, 2012 LooseID Reviewed by Mandi I think Giving It Up has a really intriguing and good premise and it has very dark, emotionally damaged characters, which is always something I enjoy. And while the first 10-15% of this book is really strong, I feel like nothing comes together at the end. But there is still something about this story that will stick with me. Allie was raped by her best friend two years ago and it changed her Continue Reading
Review: Star Crossed by Kele Moon
Star Crossed by Kele Moon (Battered Hearts #2) Erotic Contemporary July 3, 2012 LooseID Reviewed by Mandi Kele Moon is has definitely hit my radar as a solid erotic contemporary author. She has two series that I follow: Her Eden series which is a darker, bdsm, m/m/f and Battered Hearts, a more straight up erotic contemporary. (She also has one book in a m/m series that I’m keeping my eye on). She writes the dirty sex really well and gives us some interesting characters along the way. Continue Reading
Why Kristen Ashley is The Queen of Crack
Smexy Books would like to welcome Amy, reviewer extraordinaire and crack smut reader, from Fiction Vixen She’s joining me (Tori) today to talk about the most addictive crack like appeal ofKristen Ashley’s books. I knew that if I wanted to extol the virtues of Kristen Ashley and her unbelievable books, I had to get my buddy Amy over here. It was because of her that I started reading her. At the beginning of 2012, Amy emailed me and told me I had to read this new author she found. She directed me Continue Reading
Megan Hart Kills Mandi Yet Again
Is it adultery when it’s not a secret? When there are rules? Can you be unfaithful to someone who’s given his permission? A while ago I read my first Megan Hart book, Broken and it is one of the best books I’ve read. I then went on to read Dirty and Stranger (I must space her books out, they take so much out of me) and I enjoyed them. Dirty was really, really good. Stranger – I didn’t like Sam as much, but Jack completely stole my heart. By chance, I had Tempted in print Continue Reading
Review: Melt Into You By Roni Loren
Melt Into You by Roni Loren (Loving on the Edge #2) M/M/F BDSM Erotic Contemporary July 3, 2012 Berkley Heat Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “It just means you’re hella kinky,” he said with a broad smile. “And of course, that I’m a kickass lover.” When Evan Kennedy was 16, she became good friends with her foster brother Jace and one night, their friendship turned into something much more. After that night, Evan runs away, and Jace never hears from her again. Evan was living out Continue Reading