Smexy is happy to have Gabriel Madison, the author of Three Seeds, his debut fantasy novel here today. The Difference Between A Writer And A StorytellerI would like to start off by saying I mean no offence to anyone with what I’m about to say. It’s only my opinion, my way of seeing the things I’ve come across over the past few years.About a year ago, I was sitting with my cousin watching college football. During a commercial break, I looked over at his cherry red electric guitar and said I Continue Reading
Three Seeds – Gabriel Madison Review
Three Seeds - Gabriel MadisonAugust 19, 2009Urban Fantasy290 pages, paperbackeTreasures PublishingBook provided by the authorI love to read books when I know absolutely nothing about the plot - well let me rephrase. I love to read books where I know nothing about the plot, and the book actually turns out to be good. Three Seeds definitely fit the bill. This book is different - I wouldn't necessarily call it a romance book. Urban Fantasy with a slight romance feel. But, the story was good and it Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten
Because I am a huge David Letterman fan and he has admitted to being a naughty boy with members of his staff, with his "staff", I am doing a top ten list of sorts. I still love you Dave!Buzzworthy book of the week - Demon Forged by Meljean Brook. 10 by The Booksmugglers, A by katiebabs, Lovin Me Some Romance - A. AHHH! Why haven't I read this series yet??? Must remedy this situation!I worked on making a mustache post this week (meaning, I googled for ten minutes without results) but I could not Continue Reading
Doubleblind – Ann Aguirre Review
Doubleblind - Ann AguirreSeptember 29, 2009Urban Fantasy320 pages, paperbackPenguinLet me just put it out there that I am an Ann Aguirre fan girl. I have only recently discovered the Sirantha Jax series and have been quite spoiled that I have gotten to read all three quite close together. The latest installment, Doubleblind, only furthers my enjoyment of this series.Sirantha Jax is an ambassador on a mission to try to get Ithiss-Tor to join the Conglomerate. The Morgut, hideous almost Continue Reading
Eva Gordon Giveaway Winner
The winner of Werewolf Sanctuary is - RKCharronCongratulations!! I have emailed you the details:)Thanks so much to Eva Gordon for the giveaway and posting here at Smexy! Continue Reading
Covet – J.R. Ward Review
Covet - J.R. Ward (Fallen Angel's Series #1)September 29, 2009Paranormal Romance496 pages, paperbackSignetThose who read this blog regularly, or see me on Twitter know I am a JR Ward junkie. I love the brothers and was super excited to hear she was going to start a new series. Covet is the first in her fallen angels series. Still set in the Black Dagger Brotherhood world and in Caldwell, NY, but no vamps this time- angels and demons. This book gets a big old "meh" from me. Before I go into what Continue Reading
New Covers From Tessa Dare
Tessa Dare has another trilogy coming out next year. From her site - An all-new historical romance back-to-back series, The Stud Club Trilogy. The three heroes–a duke, a war hero, and a low-born scoundrel–hold shares in a priceless racehorse. When the club’s founder is tragically murdered, these three men from different walks of life are united by chance, divided by suspicion, and brought to their knees by love. The first book, One Dance with a Duke, is scheduled to release May 25, 2010 from Continue Reading
Smexy is in the Bookstore!
I have known the manager of our local bookstore, Little Professor, for some time now. *waves* Hi Sarah!! A while ago, she asked me if I would want to do a "Smexy Recommends" display at her store. I thought it was a great idea! So I came up with twelve of my favorite books/series and wrote up little summaries about each one. We decided we needed a giveaway. So we stuffed a gift basket full of - An Edward Cullen action figure (hello!! I have one - and everyone else must have one too), copies of Continue Reading
New FTC Guidlines for Bloggers
The FTC just stated that if you are a blogger and you receive a payment or freebie (in my case a book) from a source (publishers, authors, etc..) you must now disclose on your blog that information.So for example, if I received a book from a publisher or author, whether it is an ARC or any book, I must state for the record that I received it for free. This goes into effect 12/1/09 and the FTC will fine for noncompliance.Confused a bit?Here is the official release.Here is an easier to read Continue Reading
Guest Review: Sweet Seduction – Maya Banks
I do not read a lot of contemporary romance and thought it would be fun to start having some guest bloggers review that genre. Today, Fallon Blake is taking over Smexy reviewing Maya Banks' latest book. Fallon will have her first book, This Side of Heaven, published early next year.Title: Sweet SeductionAuthor: Maya BanksPublisher: Berkley TradeRelease Date: October 6, 2009ISBN: 978-0425230695Page Count: 304Genre: Erotic Romance ContemporaryMessage Therapist and salon owner Julie Stanford has Continue Reading