The Bashful Bride by Vanessa Riley- A friend's newspaper advertisement for a groom nets the most famous actor in London, Arthur Bex. Shy heiress Ester Croome proposes to elope with the handsome man, who she's secretly loved for two years, in order to escape an impending engagement arranged by her overbearing family. Trying to outlive the shadow of his villainous uncle, Bex needs to marry quickly--to a woman of good character. And smart, beautiful Ester fits the bill. But a harrowing Continue Reading
Smexy Deals
Some Girls Like by Amy Andrews Local pub owner Jemima Jane Ericson is living a lie. She’s been in love with her best friend Ethan since forever. But he fell in love with another woman, married her, and despite their tempestuous relationship and decade old divorce, JJ knows Ethan’s heart is still down for the count. And friendship is better than nothing, right? Single dad and Jumbuck Springs chief of police, Ethan Weston, hits the pub the night his ex-wife remarries and announces she Continue Reading
Smexy Deals
It's 70+ degrees in Maryland today. I hope this means spring is almost here. Here's my book deals to help us celebrate. On Pointe by Shelley Ellis She’s in the mood for a little distraction . . . but will she take a chance? Bina MacLaine is having a rough time. Still haunted by an ugly breakup that meant walking away from her fiancé and her high-rise apartment, now the dance teacher faces the possibility of losing her job, too, if her performance academy closes. When Maurice Hewett, Continue Reading
Review: Barefoot in the Rain by Roxanne St. Claire
Barefoot in the Rain by Roxanne St. Claire Contemporary Romance Released: October 30, 2012 Forever Reviewed by Mandi Growing up, Jocelyn had to live with a father, named Guy, that was very abusive to her mother. She becomes best friends with Will next door, and often took refuge at his house when things got bad at home. Right before college starts, their friendship takes a turn towards romance, but before they could get down to business, Jocelyn’s father barges in, enraged and Continue Reading
Review: Barefoot in the Sand by Roxanne St. Claire
Barefoot in the Sand by Roxanne St. Clair (Barefoot Bay #1) Contemporary Romance May 1, 2012 Grand Central Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “How’d it go with the big stud? That’s an architectural term, you know.” I believe this book is the first foray into contemporary romance for Roxanne St. Claire. I saw Nicole tweet that this book has a very "Ford-esque” (Ford from Jill Shalvis’s Lucky Harbor series) feel, and when someone compares a book to my beloved Ford, I pay Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Clay Walker. Architect extraordinaire, looks good without a shirt on, likes to say the word, ‘darlin.’ Heroine: Lacey Armstrong. Single mom who has a dream to build a resort. Has dirty thoughts about the younger architect who won’t leave her alone. “Clay…” She could barely speak, her legs and arms splayed against the wall, her fingers digging in so hard she could peel the paint. “Kiss me there.” “I plan on it.” He used one finger to tug the silk away from her, inhaling Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–May 4th
10. This fella is the Top Ten Master of Ceremonies today. He takes his job very seriously. Don’t piss him off. (Anyone else spot nakey men behind him?) And yes, I’m 34 and use the word ‘Nakey.’ You should try it. 9. Book five in the Cut & Run series, Armed & Dangerous is almost heeeeeeere. (May 18). The first chapter has just been released. With the way book four ended, I’m nervous! Also, very, very excited for this book. For those familiar with this author, it Continue Reading
Review: Face of Danger by Roxanne St. Claire
Face Of Danger (The Guardian Angelinos, #3) by Roxanne St. Claire Romantic Suspense May 1, 2011 Paperback Forever Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “No, I’m not really big on the whole screw and shoo gig. But thanks for the offer. “ Vivi Angelino owns and operate the private security firm-Guardian Angelino with her brother Zach and extended family. Vivi wants to take the company to a higher level, but in order to do that she needs a huge case to put her on the map. When she hears Continue Reading
Review: Shiver of Fear by Roxanne St. Claire
Shiver Of Fear (The Guardian Angelinos #2) By Roxanne St. Claire Romantic Suspense March 29, 2011 Paperback Forever Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “She looked down two hundred feet and for the first time didn’t feel terrified or dizzy. Just free. To live and love.” Devyn Sterling, the daughter of an international fugitive, was brutally betrayed by her husband and is searching for her biological mother. When Devyn heads to Ireland to find her mother and get some answers Continue Reading