Rich, the epitome of "anti-domestic," can't cook to save his life, and his idea of cleaning his apartment is to invite his mother over. But he's ready to settle down, and he can't stop thinking about the ex-girlfriend who got away. When he notices that his soon-to-be-married friends cooked and cleaned their way into their women's hearts, he asks his friend Becca to help transform him into a nurturing man to win back his ex. Rich is the only guy who's taken the time to know Becca for herself. Continue Reading
Guest Author: Shelley Munro
I’m happy to have Shelley Munro back to Smexy today talking about how she names her characters and giving us a peek at her book, Tea for Two! The Naming Game One of the first things I do when I’m writing a book is decide on my character names. In fact, I need the perfect names for my hero and heroine before I can write a single word. Some authors call their characters A & B and slot names in later or change their character’s names at the editing stage. I can’t. I think it’s because the Continue Reading
Gentlemen Prefer Succubi – Jill Myles *Promo*
Gentlemen Prefer Succubi By Jill Myles Available Now!!! ISBN: 9781416572824 Price: $7.99 ($9.99 CAN) Description Who Knew An Angel Could Get A Girl In So Much Devilish Trouble? Jackie Brighton woke up in a Dumpster this morning, and her day has only gotten weirder. Her familiar B-cups have somehow become double Ds, her sex drive is insatiable, and apparently she had her first one-night stand ever...with a fallen angel. All she remembers is gorgeous Noah's oddly hypnotic blue eyes...and Continue Reading
Review: Sleep No More by Susan Crandall
The night was always Abby Whitman's enemy. As a young girl she walked in her sleep, and one night, she started a fire that scarred her sister for life and left Abby with unbearable guilt . . . and a loneliness that echoes within her. Now Abby has begun blacking out again-with apparently fatal results. A car accident has killed the son of a prominent family. Even though the evidence seems to exonerate her, Abby is plagued by doubts-and soon by mysterious threats. Psychiatrist Dr. Jason Coble is Continue Reading
Cover Alert: Lady Isabella’s Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley
I like this cover better than the first book in the series, The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie. This is Lord Mac Mackenzie’s (the painter who eloped with Isabella but is currently separated) book. If you have not read Lord Ian, I highly recommend it!! Lady Isabella’s Scandalous Marriage comes out July 6th. Go to Jennifer Ashley’s site for more information. Continue Reading
Joint Review: Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead
Smexy: Hello Fiction Vixen, known more intimately as Ms. Vixen, known to those who are too lazy to type (hey that's me!!) as FV. I am glad we decided to do something productive with our incessant chattering and review a book together! Before I go any further I have to give a special shout-out to Danielle at Alpha Reader for recommending and sending me this book long ago! You rock girl :) Succubus Blues is the first book in Richelle Mead's Georgina Kincaid series. Before we get into the nitty Continue Reading
Big Winners at Smexy
I have two contest winners to announce today: First the winner of the Snuggle up package, including Deadtown and a snuggie, among other things is…. CrystalGB The winner of the gift package from S.A. Price, including an Entwined notebook and two books is….. Cathy M Congrats to both winners!! I have emailed you both with the details :) Thank you so much to both Nancy Holzner and Stella Price for sponsoring the contests!! Continue Reading
The Hangover
Last night, hubster and I watched The Hangover. Is it cinematic brilliance? No..no. Is it stupid and fun? Oh yes. Here are the reasons why: Bradley Cooper - I fell in love with Bradley Cooper back when Alias came on television. I have had a crush on him and Jennifer Garner ( Continue Reading
Want to Review?
My books for review are starting to outweigh my hours I am able to read during the day :) I am looking for some of part-time guest reviewers to help me out here at Smexy Books. I need reviewers who want to review a couple of books a month on a consistent basis. If you are interested, please email me at mandischreiner(at)gmail(dot)com and we can talk! Thanks!!Edited to add: I am overwhelmed, flattered and very appreciative of the response I have received!!! I no longer need submissions. Thank Continue Reading
Broken by Shiloh Walker *Excerpt*
(Wouldn’t you like those arms around you? Just sayin’) Shattered Quinn Rafferty is working as a bounty hunter and bail bondsman in St. Louis when a new neighbor catches his eye. He’s tempted by her beauty—but he knows from experience that anyone desperate enough to live in his building is damaged goods. Besides, he has his own soul to mend before he can worry about anyone else. Desperate Sarah McElya is on the run, but not for the usual reasons a woman goes on the lam. She’s not an Continue Reading