St. Vladimir’s Academy isn’t just any boarding school—it’s a hidden place where vampires are educated in the ways of magic and half-human teens train to protect them. Rose Hathaway is a Dhampir, a bodyguard for her best friend Lissa, a Moroi Vampire Princess. They’ve been on the run, but now they’re being dragged back to St. Vladimir’s—the very place where they’re most in danger. . . .Rose and Lissa become enmeshed in forbidden romance, the Academy’s ruthless social scene, and unspeakable Continue Reading
Review: Rion by Susan Kearney
POWER IN THEIR PASSIONMarisa Rourke is a beautiful, fearless telepath who tames dragonshapers on Earth. Rion is a tall, dark, and sexy space explorer whose home planet is a galaxy away. The attraction between them is undeniable, but Rion is hiding a desperate secret that will change Marisa's life forever.DANGER IN THEIR TOUCHMarisa's gift is the only way Rion can communicate with his people, enslaved by a powerful enemy. He knows that kidnapping her is wrong, but saving his planet is worth Continue Reading
Odds and Ends
I have a little bit of everything in this post - paranormal, UF, historical, m/m, but it's all romance so let's get to it:(I hope you realize I will use any reason to post this cover until April!)JR Ward is almost done Love Mine - hooray! I updated my info with a few small bits she released on her message boards. Have I mentioned I am excited for this book? ;)If you are a fan of the Fever series by Karen Marie Moning and don't receive her newsletter than you are missing out! Reason I mention Continue Reading
Interview with Penny Watson and Giveaway
I'm happy to have Penny Watson at Smexy today! Her first book, Sweet Inspiration comes out today! Let's get to know her better.Who is Penny Watson - give us the lowdown.Wife of a fly-fishing anesthesia cowboy, mom to two awesome adopted Filipino kids (and one obsessive-compulsive wiener dog), member of the totally rocking romance critique group known as The Quirky Ladies, author of assorted scientific papers and romantic fiction, and enthusiastic fan of gardening, Vermont, beards and Top Continue Reading
Review: Sweet Inspiration by Penny Watson
What if the legend of Santa Claus is in fact, true? What if Santa has five big strapping sons who help him run his empire? Five single, sexy sons looking for romance...Nicholas Klaus is a master pastry chef, a strict disciplinarian, and the eldest son of the legendary Santa Claus. One look at café owner Lucy Brewster sends him into an unexpected tailspin of lusty desires. When Lucy is injured, Nicholas makes a decision that catapults both of their lives into turmoil ....Lucy Brewster, the Continue Reading
Shelley Munro Contest Winner
The winner of Summer in the City of Sails by Shelley Munro is:MariskaCongratulations!! An email is on the way with all the details!A big thank you to Shelley Munro for stopping by Smexy! Continue Reading
Review: Kiss of Moonlight by Stephanie Julian
Plagued by nightmares. Stalked by kidnappers. Tamra McMillan needs a safe haven. When tattooed bad-ass Kyle Rossini steps into her life, the last thing she expects to find is a sanctuary from her demons or steaming hot sex. In fact, everything about him screams danger. But appearances can be deceiving. The tender possessiveness of his touch, the hunger in his eyes, the scorching sensuality of his kiss—all of it sears him into her soul and brands her as his for life. But otherworldly forces are Continue Reading
Guest Author Shelley Munro
Judge a Book By Its Cover Thanks so much for having me to visit today. My name is Shelley Munro, and I write both contemporary and paranormal romance for Ellora’s Cave and Samhain Publishing. A cover is like a shop window. It’s an advertisement, an enticement to buy. The cover gives the reader a hint as to the contents of the book, and armed with the blurb, it’s a great selling tool. For an author, the cover is one of the fun parts of writing. Most publishers ask the author to fill out a Continue Reading
Review: Soldier of Fortune by Shelley Munro
Joanna “Mac” McGregor loves her father, and she’ll do anything to keep him safe after Alzheimer’s starts to steal his mind. That takes money, and Mac uses her only skills—those of soldiering—when she takes up a security contract in Iraq. She doesn’t have time for men, her last vacation fling in Fiji relegated as one perfect moment to hold close during the grim reality of war. Soldier Louie Lithgow is tired of fighting, the constant danger, and has decided this is his last contract. He wants to Continue Reading
New Abs, I mean New Moon Review-Part One
Something very unexpected happened on my big date night with Little Eddie. I fell in love - with a werewolf. Simmer down, simmer down - all will be ok. I still love Little Eddie (although we did have a lover's quarrel and are not speaking at the moment). See, the date started off great - I had my popcorn, Eddie had his gazelle.But before I go any further, Katiebabs of Babbling About Books and More and I have decided to do a joint review of New Moon. We have both been anticipating this movie for Continue Reading