So what’s up with Goodreads lately? I love Goodreads – I always go there first before buying a book. I have found some wonderful reviewers there that have amazing insight into the books I read. But lately, Goodreads has been popping up in a more negative light. The first time it left a bad taste in my mouth was a few months ago when some people started making fun of an author’s appearance. I think the Goodreads staff made them take down the picture, but the thread itself was horrid and Continue Reading
Thursday’s Lunch Break
One of the fun things about this romance community are all of the wonderful conferences as a reader you are able to go to. One such conference will be the RT Booklovers Conference held April 6-10 in Los Angeles. Now while that is across the country from me and not possible to attend this year, I know many, many authors and bloggers who will be going. If it is in your neighborhood, check out the schedule of events. There will be book signings, parties, and a variety of panels. In Continue Reading
Tuesday’s Lunch Break
A haiku for you Reviewing books I’m filled with glee, for Every book I read frees me Thank you ~Tori Continue Reading
Wednesday’s Lunch Break
By Tori When Covers Go Bad I’ll admit I’m a cover ho. I see a pretty cover and I’m all over it like a unwatched plate of bacon. And vice versa. Ugly cover? I pass it by quick. But when the cover doesn’t match the storyline or misrepresents the characters, I get a little put out. Will I stop reading the story? Probably not. But some of the magic has faded for me. Exhibit A: Under Wraps by Hannah Jayne Now, when you look at this cover you see a bad arse Urban Fantasy chick ready to Continue Reading
Tuesday’s Lunch Break
I really enjoyed Ashley March’s debut book, Seducing the Duchess this past fall. When I heard her plans to host a March Madness I knew it would be a good time. In Ashley’s Words: Some people might think of March as the month for basketball tournaments and St. Patrick’s Day, but starting this year March will be known for a celebration of historical romance readers and writers. From Tuesday, March 1st through Thursday, March 31st, come interact with some of your favorite authors, meet new ones, Continue Reading
Wednesday’s Lunch Break
Today I am over at the DIK blog talking about which books I would bring with me to a deserted island. Yesterday I talked about the heroes that will accompany me. Come stop by and tell me your picks! Continue Reading
Tuesday’s Lunch Break
The Shamrock Is Back Woooooooohooooooooooo the Shamrock is back. My all time favorite milkshake is back for a limited time at McDonalds. The Shamrock Shake, a green, mint-flavored milkshake, is a seasonal dessert sold at McDonald's during March to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.The Shamrock was first introduced in 1970. <--- The year I was born. A coincidence? I think not. I don’t believe it (and I should have) but there is an actual website devoted to Shamrock Continue Reading
Thursday’s Lunch Break
Mandi is here to pimp some future releases. Let’s get to it. I saw the cover for Pride & Passion yesterday at Lovin’ Me Some Romance. I don’t always love Charlotte Featherstone books, but this cover is beautiful. Releasing December 2011. Goodreads. I requested to review The Legend of Michael by Lisa Renee Jones because of the awesome blurb: He is sin and satisfaction, lust and damnation, a lethal weapon created from greed. A human soldier injected with alien Continue Reading
Wednesday’s Lunch Break
By Tori. Watching the Grammy’s Sunday I was thrilled by Cee Lo and Gwyneth Paltrow’s collaboration on Forget You, but what really caught my eye was the stunning shoes Ms Paltrow was wearing. My fierce investigation skills (and magic 8 ball) has revealed to me the answer. Ms. Paltow was strutting her stuff in a pair of multi-colored Christian Louboutin Futura Booties, Retail $1095. Made of a suede and patent leather material and features a 6 inch white colored heel. FIERCE!!!! Continue Reading
Tuesday’s Lunch Break
So if you pay attention to ye old Smexy Books, you will notice we usually post a review in the morning and a review in the afternoon. Tori and I have decided to add a little feature called Lunch Break (at least for those on the east coast – other parts of the country and world may be eating a different meal ;) Anyway – it will be a short little post – maybe an opinion, book news, hot dude. Just something to break up the day. Tori and I will take turns during the week. So to kick things off: Continue Reading