Clockwork Angel (Infernal Devices-Book 1) by Cassandra Clare Young Adult Fantasy August 31, 2010 Hardcover, 496 Pages Simon and Schuster Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It’s all right to love someone who doesn’t love you back, as long as they’re worth you loving them. As long as they deserve it.” When Tessa Grey arrives in London in search of her brother Nate she is greeted by a pair of sisters who claim to have been sent to her by her brother as escorts. Tessa soon realizes Continue Reading
Guest Author Jennifer Estep and Giveaway
I’m so happy to have Jennifer Estep back for a third time to Smexy! Today she is talking about her current release, Venom and music and writing. Take it away Jennifer. Greetings and salutations! First of all, I want to say thanks to Mandi for having me on the blog today. Thanks, Mandi! Some of you might know me as the author of the Elemental Assassin urban fantasy series. The books focus on Gin Blanco, an assassin codenamed the Spider who can control the elements of Ice and Stone. Continue Reading
Review: Venom by Jennifer Estep
Venom by Jennifer Estep (Elemental Assassin #3) Urban Fantasy September 28, 2010 Paperback, 416 Pages Pocket Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “And what happens if you’re wrong?” Finn asked. My stomach tightened, and I stared out into the darkness. “Then I’ll fuck him once, and when we’re done, I’ll stab him where he lies.” ”That’s hard core, Gin,” Finn replied. “Very hard core. Kind of kinky too.” Gin Blanco, aka the Spider, is a retired assassin, but that doesn’t mean she Continue Reading
Forbidden Winner
The winner of Forbidden by Christina Phillips is: Estella Congrats! Thanks so much to Christina for stopping by!! Continue Reading
Review and Giveaway: Primal Pleasure by Sydney Somers
Primal Pleasure by Sydney Somers (Pendragon Gargoyles #3) Paranormal Romance August 24, 2010 E-Book Samhain Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “And if you’re stupid enough to let that sorceress curse you again, just know that I’ll be using your stone ass to hang my lingerie on.” Emma finds herself handcuffed to a gargoyle – but this isn’t any normal gargoyle and Emma isn’t any normal human. The half fae is happy that this gargoyle is in his stone form, and not the viscous cat form he could Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten – September 24th
10. My week – Geez, nothing happened this week. We’ve fallen into a boring fall routine, which honestly is just fine with me. Kids go to school, I get caught up in reading and forget to buy milk or do the laundry, hubs sighs and rolls his eyes. Yep – normal stuff around here ;) And for those keeping score at home – the hot tub is still sitting in our driveway. 9. The cover for Night Magic by Jennifer Lyon has been released. This is the third book in her Wing Slayers series. A very fun Continue Reading
Review: Trial by Desire by Courtney Milan
Trial By Desire by Courtney Milan Historical Romance September 28, 2010 Paperback, 368 Pages HQN Books Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “I don’t like to lose control.” Kate inched her fingers across the coverlet to his free hand. His knuckles were heated, even though he’d been sitting in the cold. “Ned,” she whispered, “let me inside your control.” We first meet our hero Ned in Proof By Seduction, where we learn he battles many demons, and depression is a big part of his Continue Reading
Review: The Lion of Kent by Aleksandr Voinov and Kate Cotoner
The Lion of Kent by Aleksandr Voinov and Kate Cotoner M/M Historical Romance August 30, 2010 E-Book Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi All squire William Raven wants to do is prove to everyone he is worthy of being a knight. Very hot headed and with no patience, William has made a name for himself as being outspoken and a bit immature. But soon William will have his chance. Sir Robert de Cantilou arrives back to the castle after a five year absence a changed man. He left cold and Continue Reading
Review: Taken by Midnight by Lara Adrian
By Midnight (A Midnight Breed Novel #8) by Lara Adrian Paranormal Romance September 28, 2010 Paperback, 400 Pages Dell Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I may grow to like being a cyborg.” When ex police officer Jenna Darrow first awakes, she doesn’t remember much of what happened except for an unspeakable horror who kept repeating the same sentence over and over to her, “Do you choose life or death?” Though she is alive, she has been changed in ways she cannot even begin to Continue Reading
Interview with Christina Phillips and Giveaway
I’m so happy to have Christina Phillips at Smexy today. Her very sexy book, Forbidden came out September 7th. Who is Christina Phillips? Give us the low down. I was born and grew up in the UK, but now live in sunny Western Australia with my husband and our three children. I've always loved writing stories although as a teenager my characters always came to a sticky end. After many years and a variety of jobs to fit around the children's school hours I'm now living my dream - writing romances Continue Reading