Playing House by Ruby Lang (Uptown #1)Released: August 12, 2019Contemporary NovellaCarina Press Before I share my thoughts on Ruby Lang's newest book, let me say that I really enjoy her previous work. Acute Reactions and Hard Knocks are adorable and I highly recommend them. Playing House didn't live up to my expectations. I think the biggest problem is that it's a short novella. The book starts strong when we meet our protagonists, Oliver Huang and Fay Liu. They have been acquaintances Continue Reading
Review: Stone Cold Heart by Laura Griffin
I really enjoy suspense books - I often listen to audio books and my number one genre isn't necessarily romance, but suspense. Although a side romance never hurts! Laura Griffin writes excellent suspense/thrillers. I'm always completely engaged - not only with the crime details, but great dialogue, great descriptions of the crime scenes and some intense action. The romance in this series is very low-key and in this book fell pretty flat for me. Sara and Nolan could be cute and romancy Continue Reading
A Note From Mandi
*waves* It's been a hot minute since I've posted! I'm still alive! I'm still reading! I'm just not blogging at the moment. A few factors have played a part. In two months, Smexy turns ten years old. Holy crap! When I started this blog, my youngest son was three and I always thought, the older my kids get, the more time I will have to do stuff! While I'm done bathing them and putting them to bed, teenagers present a host of new problems LOL. Y'all - I'm tired! And honestly, burnt out from Continue Reading
AAD 2012 Spotlight and Giveaway: Jess Haines
Our Authors After dark 2012 Spotlight continues with a visit and giveaway from the hilarious and unstoppable Jess Haines!!!! *applause is welcomed and encouraged* I'm happy to have Jess Haines at Smexy today. Well, I should say, I'm happy to have her characters here. They star in the UF series, H&W Investigations, and their latest book, Stalking the Others will release July 3rd. I have some questions for them today. Mandi: First up - Chaz (a werewolf and Shia's former Continue Reading
Review: The Chase by Erin McCarthy
The Chase by Erin McCarthy (Fast Track #4) Contemporary Romance April 5, 2011 Paperback Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “I’m going to make your car my bitch,” he told her, shooting a grin her way. The hell he was. Blurb: Kendall Holbrook is determined to make it to the top, even with the challenge of being a woman on the male-dominated racing circuit. She doesn’t have time for romance- especially not with racing rival Evan Monroe, the man who nearly crushed her dreams Continue Reading
Review: The Reluctant Nude by Meg Maguire
The Reluctant Nude by Meg Maguire Contemporary Romance April 5, 2011 E-Book Samhain Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “I’m going to chip away and uncover your secrets,” he whispered. Blurb: Fallon Frost’s late foster mother had done so much to heal the wounds of her damaged childhood. So when a lecherous developer plans to bulldoze her old home to make room for a strip mall, the practical, ordered life Fallon has built for herself is threatened. Then he makes a twisted Continue Reading
Review: Possession by A.D. Blackburn
Possession by A.D. Blackburn (Diabolus Venator #1) Paranormal Romance January 31, 2011 E-Book Evernight Publishing Reviewed by Mandi In the epic battle between Heaven and Hell, there are angels and demons…and then there’s James. Tall, dark and deadly, James Gunn is the President of the Diabolus Venator motorcycle club, a group of one time outlaws turned gun-toting, sword-wielding, ass-kicking demon hunters. His no-holds-barred style of dispatching hells darkest minions has Continue Reading
Review: The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis
The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis (Lucky Harbor #2) Contemporary Romance March 29, 2011 Paperback Forever Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: Lord almighty, if his basketball shorts got wet, they’d cling to all his glory. And there was a lot of glory. Tara has a thousand good reasons not to return to the little coastal town of Lucky Harbor, Washington. Yet with her life doing a major crash-and-burn, anywhere away from her unfulfilled dreams and sexy ex-husband will do. As Tara helps Continue Reading
Review: Rock Hard by Olivia Cunning
Rock Hard by Olivia Cunning (Sinners on Tour #2) Erotic Contemporary Romance March 29, 2011 Paperback Sourcebooks Casablanca Reviewed by Mandi An ultimatum can break your heart.... Every night lead singer, Sed Lionheart whips thousands of women into a frenzy with his voice alone. But the stage is the only place Sed feels any passion since he lost Jessica... If you’re not willing to break all the rules... It shattered her heart, but law student Jessica broke off her Continue Reading
Review: Anything You Want by Erin Nicholas
Anything You Want by Erin Nicholas Contemporary Romance March 15, 2011 E-Book Samhain Reviewed by Mandi It figures the one time Sabrina Cassidy is determined to do the responsible thing, karma kicks in. After four years on the road chasing her musical dream, she’s stranded six hours from home with no money, a ruined credit history—and morning sickness. Out of options, she swallows her legendary independent streak and calls the only person who won’t hang up on her. Luke, the Continue Reading