Kismet by Monica Burns February 7, 2012 (Reissue) Historical Romance Penguin Reviewed by Mandi Allegra Synnford is one of the most sought after courtesans in London. Raised in a brothel, she finally broke free and has become an independent courtesan of sorts. She chooses which men will be with her, and that makes her allure that much more in demand to the men of the ton. Allegra is taking a little vacation however to Morocco to attend her friend’s wedding. It is here she meets Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Through the slits of his half-closed eyes, he watched her remove his boots before her hands slowly massaged their way back up to his waist. With agonizing leisurely strokes, she teased his body into a taut knot of need. God he wanted her mouth on him, swallowing him with that same ease she had that damn banana. He reached for the waistband of his sherwals, but her hands stilled his. “No,” she said in a throaty whisper. “Let me.” Swallowing hard, he nodded his agreement. To his amazement, she Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten– Favorite Sex Scenes of 2011
Since this is “SMEXY Books” I feel a favorite sex scene post is important. And fun! After looking over my list, I realize while these have well written sex scenes, I would also recommend each book as a whole. You know for those other things like plot and character development. But back to the sex… Please note that obviously this is more explicit than the normal posts here at Smexy. I’ve listed them by the date they were published this year. By the Book by Scarlett Parrish Continue Reading
Review: Inferno’s Kiss by Monica Burns
Inferno’s Kiss (Order of the Sicari #3) by Monica Burns Paranormal Romance Trade Paperback October 4, 2011 Berkley Trade Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You belong to me and no one else.“ This is my first time reading Monica Burns and I was instantly captivated. My review partner, Mandi, read the first two books of this series and raved about them so I decided to try one. Even without prior knowledge of this world and occupants I was immediately drawn into the heady atmosphere Continue Reading
Review: Pleasure Me by Monica Burns
Pleasure Me by Monica Burns March 1, 2011 Historical Romance Trade Paperback, 352 Pages Berkley Trade Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “A teacher of mine once told me that some women like to hear a man whisper naughty words into their ears.” His teeth nibbled at her earlobe. Her knees gave away, and only his body kept her from sliding to the floor. “Are you one of those women, my lady?” Forty-One year old Lady Ruth has been a courtesan most of her life and a very successful Continue Reading
Monica Burns Winner
The winner of Kismet by Monica Burns is: Rhianna Congratulations!! Thanks so much to Monica Burns for hosting the contest. Continue Reading
Guest Author Monica Burns and Giveaway
Hi everyone, it’s great to be back here visiting Smexy Books, and I appreciate Mandi giving me a soapbox to stand on. However, I promise this post isn’t about politics or any other controversial topic. It’s simply a get-down-to-basics chat about virgin heroes. Virgin heroes are a rare breed in romances out on the market today. In fact, they’re a relatively new concept for me, and I’m not sure exactly how many virgin heroes there were in romance prior to the last ten years. I know they’re out Continue Reading
Guest Author: Monica Burns
First, a huge thank you to Smexy Books for hosting me on my whirlwind blog tour over the next fifteen to twenty days. Smexy Books is one of my first stops, and I’m delighted to be here. Speaking of being here, have you ever gotten one of those feelings when you go somewhere and you feel like you’ve been there before? What about when you first meet someone, and they’re your BFF within ten to fifteen minutes? Do those types of things happen to you? They do to me. Déjà vu is a common occurrence Continue Reading
Review: Assassin’s Heart by Monica Burns
Assassin’s Heart by Monica Burns (Order of the Sicari #2) Paranormal Romance September 7, 2010 Trade Paperback, 368 Pages Berkley Trade Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Kiss me and I’ll show you what to believe,” she said in a voice that challenged him to listen to his heart and nothing else. The Sicari are an ancient order of people and Lysander has lived his life fighting as one of their best. Now Legatus, or head of his order, it is a daily struggle to keep the demons and Continue Reading
Interview with Monica Burns and Giveaway
Who is Monica Burns - give us the low down.Well to avoid boring everyone, including myself, here’s the official blip off the radar. Monica is an award-winning author of erotic romance. She penned her first short romance story at the age of nine when she selected the pseudonym she uses today. From the days when she hid her stories from her sisters to her first completed full-length manuscript, she always believed in her dream despite rejections and setbacks. A workaholic wife and mother, Monica Continue Reading