All He Ever Desired by Shannon Stacey (Kowalski Family #5) Contemporary Romance Released: November 12, 2012 Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Coffee?” Lauren pressed a hand to her stomach, cursing the butterflies. “I think I’ll have decaf.” “They have that effect on women.” “Coffees?” “Kowalskis.” Why does Shannon Stacey write such adorable books? Her Kowalski series has quickly gone to one of my most anticipated series. In this book we get a hero who was so Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–October 12th
10. I saw this on my friend’s facebook last night and it took me a few minutes to get it. (hey..it was late!) But now - My new favorite word – ‘HAPPENIS’ 9. Meljean Brook has posted the cover and blurb for the final book in her Guardian series. I don’t read this series (*hides*) but I know Tori is mighty excited for Michael’s book. Guardian Demon is set to release in May. 8. Another new cover! One of my favorite contemporary series – book five in the Kowalski series is due out next month. Continue Reading
Review: All He Ever Needed by Shannon Stacey
All He Ever Needed by Shannon Stacey (Kowalski #4) Released: September 10, 2012 Contemporary Romance Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi Mitch Kowalski heads a well respected demolition company and often finds himself on the road, supervising the next big building he is going to take down. This suits him just fine though. He has left plenty of stories behind in his hometown of Whitford, Maine as he bedded many ladies as a younger guy, and left a good impression. “Half the women Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Mitch Kowalski. Demolition expert aka likes to make things go boom. Had a wild childhood. Travels back to his hometown to help his injured brother. Doesn’t do long-term relationships. That is until he meets the cute new waitress in town. Who refuses to be wooed by his charm. Heroine: Paige Sullivan. Has found a new home and great friends in this small town. Has no desire to be ruled by a man. But Mitch is persistent. And is super sexy. No, really. She took the can from him and squeezed a Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–April 20th
10. I love shoes, but I need a shirt that says, I <3 Books, Booze and Boys with Tattoos. Ha! But THIS shirt is awesome. 9. The cover is now out for K.A. Mitchell’s August release, But My Boyfriend Is. No blurb yet and yes I know August is so far away. This is #4 in her Florida series – which can be read as stand alones, but I adore this series and if you haven’t read it yet, get going! I suggest starting with Collision Course (book #2), then read No Souvenirs, and then go back to book #1, Continue Reading
Review: Holiday Kisses Anthology
Holiday Kisses Anthology December 5, 2011 Contemporary Romance E-Book Carina Press A review of the Holiday Kisses anthology with stories by Alison Kent, Jaci Burton, HelenKay Dimon and Shannon Stacey: This Time Next Year by Alison Kent All Brenna Keating wants to do is get to her beloved grandmother's house for Christmas before she goes to Africa to use her nursing skills in a clinic, but Mother Nature has other plans. Driving in the Blue Ridge Mountains, she finds herself in a Continue Reading
Review: Yours to Keep by Shannon Stacey
Yours to Keep by Shannon Stacey (Kowlaski Family #3) Contemporary Romance June 6, 2011 E-Book Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: She snorted and looked out her window. “Oh yes, Sean Kowalski. Your amazing kisses have made all rational thought fly out of my besotted brain. If only you could fill me with your magic penis, I know we’ll fall madly in love and live happily ever after.” Emma lives in her grandmother’s old farm house in New Hampshire. She doesn’t have a lot Continue Reading
Review: Naughty and Nice Anthology
Naughty and Nice Anthology Contemporary Romance December 6, 2010 E-Book Carina PressReviewed by MandiHoliday Sparks by Shannon StaceyWhen Chloe Burke blows the fuse at her parent’s old house while housesitting, she calls electrician Scott Quinn to come turn the lights back on. Scott has had a crush on Chloe since high school, but running in different circles, Chloe doesn’t remember him. Now working in Boston, Chloe is enjoying being back at home for a few weeks, and enjoying the Continue Reading
Upcoming Contemporary Romances
On the Steamy Side by Louisa Edwards Although I did not read Louisa Edwards debut, Can’t Stand the Heat, I heard great things and I am really looking forward to reading this one. When Lilah Jane Tunkle fled her dull life in Virginia for the bright lights of New York City, she didn’t expect to wind up a nanny to a gorgeous celebrity chef’s ten-year-old son. Working for the delectable Devon Sparks is a sure-fire recipe for disaster, especially after Lilah gets a Continue Reading