Haunted by chilling memories of demonic possession and murder, Moira O’Donnell has spent seven years hunting down her mother, Fiona, whose command of black magic has granted her unprecedented control of the underworld. Now Moira’s global search has led her to a small California town that’s about to become hell on earth. Tormented by his own terrifying past and driven by powers he can’t explain, ex-seminarian Rafe Cooper joins Moira’s dangerous quest. But Fiona is one devilish step ahead. Continue Reading
Fallon Blake Contest Winner
The winner of the gift pack from Fallon Blake is........JamblancePlease email me at mandischreiner (at) gmail (dot) comA big thank you to Fallon Blake for taking the time to stop by Smexy and having such a fun contest! Continue Reading
Romance Week at All Things Print
One of my favorite bloggers, Caitlin, from All Things Print invited me to be part of her Romance Week that kicks off today! My guest post is about love triangles because what is better than a heroine who is being wooed by two men! You can be part of her week too. Just check out her schedule and share a review in one of your favorite genres. Happy lurve week! Continue Reading
Guest Review: The Heart of Christmas Anthology
The Heart of Christmas Anthology Historical Romance October 1, 2009 Paperback, 384 Pages HQN My Twitter friend, Jamie is guest reviewing today!! “A Handful of Gold” by Mary Ballogh The handsome, wealthy rake Julian Dare, Viscount Follingsby has led the bachelor life for quite some time. His father feels it is high time he settles down and marries. Unfortunately, Julian is not happy with the heiress his family has chosen for him. He feels it is his Continue Reading
Review: Island of the Swans by Ciji Ware
Re-issued in its original full length, this acclaimed and bestselling romantic historical novel by award-winning author Ciji Ware tells the true story of passionate and flamboyant Jane Maxwell, the 4th Duchess of Gordon (1749-1812). In love since childhood with Thomas Fraser, when she hears that he's been killed in America, she marries the Duke of Gordon with disastrous results. But Fraser, very much alive, returns to England to claim her love. In addition to telling a heart-wrenching love Continue Reading
Review: Shattered by Joan Johnston
Nine years ago Kate Grayhawk Pendelton walked into Wyatt Shaw's life—and out of it the next morning. Now Wyatt's back—and has the power to shatter Kate's future with the man she loves.By reputation, Wyatt Shaw is a brutal killer who always gets what he wants. And he wants Kate and her twin eight-year-old sons. Texas Ranger Jack McKinley is hot on Wyatt Shaw's trail. The presumed heir to the D'Amato crime syndicate is threatening to steal the woman he loves. Holly McKinley is fighting to keep Continue Reading
Interview with Fallon Blake and Giveaway
Who is Fallon Blake - give us the low down. Honestly I’m a blue collar, Florida gal who loves to read, cook and play with my kids. Other than books, my weaknesses include: sci-fi, horror movies, coffee and dark chocolate. I’m kind of geeky, definitely smart-mouthed and on the introverted side -- that about sums it up. This Side of Heaven is your debut novel. What has your journey to being a published author been like? I’d always imagined myself becoming a writer. Life sort of got in the way Continue Reading
Review:Ladies Prefer Rogues Anthology
Ladies Prefer Rogues Anthology February 2, 2010Time Travel RomancePaperback, 368 PagesBerkleyReviewed by Amanda Man from the Moon by Janet Chapman This charming story is about Isobel, a doctor of veterinary medicine and what happens when a band of warriors from the future mistake her for an M.D. The men in this story have been sent back in time to save mankind from an event that will happen in the future and they are the only hope of success. While on this mission one of their party is Continue Reading
Review: This Side of Heaven by Fallon Blake
This Side of Heaven by Fallon BlakeFebruary 9, 2010Paranormal Romancee-bookLoose IDReviewed by Mandi Samara Hale is dealing with another loss in her life. Her uncle, Oliver, who acted as a father figure to her growing up has passed away. With her mother dead, and her father who abandoned the family before Samara was even born, she is taking the loss of Oliver hard. As she is lost in her grief, a man strolls into her Uncle’s house – a very sexy man, but that is not the point. What Samara doesn’t Continue Reading
Review: Lessons in French by Laura Kinsale
"It was quite settled by now. She was born to be a spinster. The gentlemen would have to declare their undying devotion to other ladies. Callie would be too much occupied with developing a delicate constitution and a dependable recipe for tapioca-jelly."She is, after all, Lady Callista Taillefaire, jilted three times in spite of her fortune and her father's best efforts to find her a husband. Now her greatest desire is to win the silver cup at the agricultural fair with her gigantic prize bull, Continue Reading