A Tortured Hero by Lila DiPasqua Have you ever wanted something so badly, it was all you could think about? Have you ever had a dream, one that you’ve chased for years, that became your whole focus in life? The hero in my Rapunzel retelling, UNDONE, Simon Boulenger, is a privateer fleet commander. He’s come a long way from his days as an orphan, born into the lower class. Left to starve. All he’s ever thought about, all he’s ever wanted was to climb out of poverty and never be that Continue Reading
Review: Undone by Lila DiPasqua
Undone by Lila DiPasqua (Fiery Tales #4) Erotic Historical Romance April 23, 2012 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I think I’ve read all of Lila DiPasqua’s previous books which are fun, erotic historicals based on fairy tales. In Undone, she plays off of the story of Rapunzel. Angelica is running from France, and her evil stepfather. Under the guise of a commoner, she takes shelter in a convent in the Republic of Genoa. She finds peace and contentment, and most of all security. No Continue Reading
Review: A Midnight Dance by Lila DiPasqua
A Midnight Dance by Lila DiPasqua (Fiery Tales #3) Historical Romance August 2, 2011 Trade Paperback Berkley Trade Reviewed by Mandi This is the first full length book by Lila DiPasqua, although it follows her previous short stories with a twist on erotic fairytales. In A Midnight Dance, we get a version of Cinderella. Sabine Laurent was once a wealthy young adult. Her father owned a very respectable theater in Paris that catered to the elite. Sabine and her twin sister Isabelle Continue Reading
Lila DiPasqua Winner
The winner of either Awakened by a Kiss or The Princess in His Bed is: Lil (comment #1) Congrats! Please email me at mandischreiner (at) gmail (dot) com. A big thank you to Lila DiPasqua for hosting the contest! Continue Reading
Guest Author Lila DiPasqua and Giveaway
Oh, those historical bad boys! By Lila DiPasqua There are a hundred reasons to stay away from a charming rake. Ladies, we know no good can come of it! All that muscle and sinew, devastating allure and sexual talents no mortal man should possess—they will surely lead us to ruin. No? But how is any woman to resist? And should she resist these wicked men who beckon and beguile? Perhaps not. *smiles* THE PRINCESS IN HIS BED is the second book in my Fiery Tales series. Like the first in the series, Continue Reading
Review: The Princess in His Bed by Lila DiPasqua
The Princess in her Bed Lila DiPasqua Erotic Historical Romance November 2, 2010 Trade Paperback, 336 Pages Berkley Trade Reviewed by Mandi The Marquis’ New Clothes: To save her cousin, Aimee must retrieve a jeweled ring from the most sinfully seductive man at court, the Marquis de Nattes. But to search his considerable wardrobe she’ll have to get very close to the notorious rake…and soon she finds herself very close to him indeed, with his clothes—and hers—utterly forgotten… I Continue Reading
Awakened by a Kiss Winners
The two winners of Awakened by a Kiss by Lila DiPasqua are: Sweet Vernal Zephyr Mary Congrats! Emails have been send. Thank you so much to Lila DiPasqua for taking the time to stop by Smexy! Continue Reading
Interview with Lila DiPasqua and Giveaway
Who is Lila DiPasqua - Give us the low down. I was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I’m married to a wonderful, totally supportive man and we have three children. Formerly a law clerk, I used to work in a high-end law firm and specialized in litigation. It was a fast-paced, high-stress career. I worked on some big cases, and I even had my life threatened – twice. I quit after my first child was born. I think I have the best job in the world now. I get to write love stories about gorgeous men Continue Reading
Review: Awakened by a Kiss by Lila DiPasqua
Awakened by a Kiss by Lila DiPasqua (Fiery Tales, Book #1) Historical Romance August 3, 2010 Trade Paperback, 368 Pages Berkley Trade Reviewed by Mandi Awakened by a Kiss is the debut book by author Lila DiPasqua. It features three short stories, each an erotic twist on a fairy tale. Sleeping Beau Adrien d’Aspe, bastard son of Louis XIV has had his way with many, many women, but the one that stands out the most is a one night affair he had five years ago. Catherine de Villecourt Continue Reading