I came across a couple of new books this week:Amanda Grange, who has written several books related to Jane Austen, such as Captain Wentworth's Diary, Colonel Brandon's Diary etc., has a new one coming out:Awesome cover, isn't it? This comes out August 11th. Go HERE for an excerpt from Amazon. I have yet to read this author, but I have a few of her "diary" books ordered. Has anyone read this author? I would love to hear your thoughts.While on Twitter a few days ago The Booksmugglers mentioned the Continue Reading
Eve of Darkness – S.J. day
(I don't think Eve would feel comfortable fighting demons in just a bra, but she looks damn sexy)Eve of Darkness - S.J. DayApril 28, 2009Paperback, 368 pagesTor BooksUrban FantasyAt the age of eighteen, Eve loses her virginity to a hot, mysterious guy named Alec Cain - yes Cain, as in the dude from the bible. He abruptly leaves her and they never see each other again. Ten years later she see a guy that looks quite similar to Cain and all of a sudden she finds herself having sex with him in a Continue Reading
Authors That Never Let You Down
I was talking to Leontine, of Leontine's Book Realm on Twitter a while ago, and we were discussing our excitement over Nalini Singh's new book, Branded by Fire. She said, Nalini Singh is one of the few authors that have never let her down with a single book. I immediately agreed, and then started scanning my shelves to see what other authors fit that category. Out of all of the authors I read, I came up with five that have never let me down:Nalini Singh - As just mentioned, her Psy/Changeling Continue Reading
Somebody Killed His Editor – Josh Lanyon
(These dudes need to hit a tanning bed and Josh Lanyon's name needs to be BIGGER)Christopher Holmes, a 40 yr old writer who had early success in his career has recently been told his "Miss Butterwith Mystery Series", featuring an elderly sleuth and her cat, has reached it's prime and it is time to switch it up. His agent, Rachael, sends him to a writing convention to meet with his editor, Stephen Krass, to pitch him new ideas for a series, ideas he has yet to come up with. He starts his Continue Reading
Four Movies I Want To See
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince July 15th I like the Harry Potter series and think they always do a pretty good job translating the book into a movie. My dad was the one to get me hooked on this series. I have a tendency to shy away from YA (which I am working on!!) and years ago I noticed he was reading this series so then I realized there must be something good about them (not just the millions of books sold;) Time Traveler's WifeAugust 14th I read this book years ago and have Continue Reading
The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie – Jennifer Ashley
The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie - Jennifer AshleyApril 28, 2009Paperback, 320 pagesHistorical RomanceLord Ian Mackenzie has spent his teenage years in an insane asylum. He never looks you straight in the eye. He is prone to fit of rages, does not know how to joke, everything must be spoken literal. He remembers everything with incredible accuracy. Sounds like your dream guy, right? No? Keep reading...The moment he sees Beth Ackerly he wants her. Plain and simple. There are no illusions. He Continue Reading
Project Paranormal Featuring JR Ward
Check out this new (I think new) video series on JR Ward HERE from the Screening Room at Penguin Books. She talks about her writing process and lots of fun things about the Black Dagger Brotherhood. She also talks briefly about her new series on the fallen angels. The first book Covet, is released September 29th and mentions Jim Heron, the hero, will be the commonality in the series, but he is also the reluctant hero. She has promised an excerpt from Covet soon on her message boards:) Continue Reading
Street Magic – Caitlin Kittredge
(This is not how I picture Jack and Pete in my head..just sayin')Street Magic - Caitlin KittredgeJune 2, 2009Paperback, 352 pagesMy Rating: 8When Pete Caldecott was sixteen years old, she watched her sister's boyfriend, Jack Winter, conjure up a demon and die at the hands of it. Many years later, Jack comes back to life. Ok, he really didn't die that fateful day, although that is what Pete has believed. Yes, Pete is a girl, her full name I am not going to tell you. I will give you a hint, her Continue Reading
Mailbox Monday and Contest Winner
First - Contest Winners for helping pick a contemporary! First Winner - MariSecond Winner - WendyPlease email me at smexybooks (at) gmail (dot) com.Thank you to everyone for all the suggestions!!! I have so many to choose from, however, the one that got mentioned the most was:I've already placed my order for it :)On to Mailbox Monday hosted by The Printed Page..go check out what everyone has in their mailbox!I just started Eve of Darkness this weekend and whoa it is a good read. Those Cain and Continue Reading
SSHH – It’s A Take Over
SSHH – Come closer Be quiet - closer Are you paying attention You may not know – but my friend and I will be hijacking Mandi’s blog for a week. We had to battle some murky waters to get here – Demons, Vamps, Smexy men Continue Reading