Today I have TWO copies of The Princess and the Peer to giveaway. To enter, just leave a comment. Open to US only through April 6. Excerpt: Chapter One “How is it possible that my brother has been delayed again?” Emma demanded nearly a month later, her nuncheon growing cold on her plate. “He was supposed to arrive by week’s end.” “Unforeseen circumstances have arisen,” her chaperone, the Duchess of Weissmuller, responded. “The prince sends his apologies and begs your continued indulgence, Continue Reading
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Smexy’s Rule of Romance
As I’ve read romance over the years, I’ve collected little rules I live by when reading a book. I’m all about stretching my boundaries as I read, for example BDSM books have a way of making me reach outside my box. Broken and Dirty by Megan Hart have pushed on my emotional boundaries (in a wonderful way.) But I do have a few rules I read by: Rule #1. If there is going to be a rape scene, the author better tread very, very carefully. Example of a rape scene (and aftermath) handled well: Mercy Continue Reading
Review: Tailor Made by Josephine Myles
Tailor Made by Josephine Myles M/M Contemporary Romance January 22, 2012 E-book novella Amber Quill Press Reviewed by Helyce Felix McAvoy is an art student who has been crushing on his art tutor, Saul, for a while now. He doesn’t think Saul has noticed him at all, even though he has made a point of creating project after project that certainly has Felix standing out and getting noticed by the art community. So, for his final project he is determined to do something that Saul will Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
What we talked about at Smexy this week: A review – If You Know Her by Shiloh Walker A review – By a Thread by Jennifer Estep A- review – Devil’s Luck by Carolyn Crane A- review – Fair Game by Patricia Briggs B+ review- A Sliver of Shadow by Allison Pang B+ review – A Private Gentleman by Heidi Cullinan B review – The Capture of the Earl of Glencrae by Stephanie Laurens B review – Angels’ Flight by Nalini Singh B review – Redwood Bend by Robyn Carr C+ review Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–January 13th
10. After months of our toilets gurgling every time they are flushed, we decided we might have a septic problem. And we are talking big time gurgling – I mean those suckers were angry. So now we need an entire new drywell. Awesome. I can’t wait for my back yard to be dug up and spend a ton of money on..septic. Who wants to spend money on septic? *cries* You are also probably asking, who wants to TALK about my septic problems on top ten? Not, sexy huh? Unless there is a romance writer who wants Continue Reading
Men Under the Mistletoe Anthology
Men Under the Mistletoe by Josh Lanyon, Harper Fox, Ava March and K.A. Mitchell M/M Romance December 5, 2011 E-Book Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi My True Love Gave to Me by Ava March Alexander and Thomas are in love. Both 19 years old, while Alexander has fooled around with a few other boys his age, neither have ever been in a serious relationship. Alexander is actually the first boy Thomas has ever kissed. The feelings are all very new and intense for both of them. Being young and Continue Reading
Review: Lawe’s Justice by Lora Leigh
Lawe’s Justice by Lora Leigh (Breeds #26) Paranormal Romance December 6, 2011 Paperback Berkley Reviewed by Helyce Favorite Quote: Lawe stared into her eyes, saw the conviction there, saw the woman she knew herself to be as well as the woman he knew she could be. “You only see the warrior you are, Diane.” He sighed, feeling as weary as she had sounded moments ago. “You don’t see the rest of you, but I sense her. I hope you find her, before you destroy both of us.” Diane Broen Continue Reading
AAD Author Spotlight: Mari Freeman and Giveaway
Today, we are happy to be featuring Mari Freeman on our blog. I met Mari at Authors After Dark this previous year and she is a fun author to hang out with. Mari Freeman writes both contemporary and paranormal, although writing isn’t the first career she has tested out, including working in a morgue. ;) I’m looking forward to seeing her again in New Orleans next August! When asked -If you could pick one of your characters to go to New Orleans with you, who would you pick and what would you do? Continue Reading
Review: Depth Charge: Maria, Maria by Brindle Chase
Depth Charge: Maria, Maria by Brindle Chase July 26, 2011 Erotic Contemporary E-Book, Novella Loose ID Reviewed by Mandi Steve Chamber is an elite deep sea diver, who has never had anyone come close to besting him, until he gets beat by a rookie diver. “Rodriguez” has spent more hours diving, and has pulled up more pounds of loot from a sunken ship in the past week than Steve has. A former SEAL, he has never had anyone beat him. When something goes wrong at a diving station 150 feet Continue Reading
Take My Books–September
Sad lonely books are looking for a good home. You know the deal…here we go. SET #1 Archangel’s Blade by Nalini Singh Dark Taste of Rapture by Gena Showalter Wings of Fire by Caris Roane Dark Predator by Christine Feehan SET #2 Deadly Little Lies by Jeanne Adams Enemy Mine by Karin Harlow Serendipity by Carly Phillips Revenge at Bella Terra by Christina Dodd SET #3 Shadow Highlander by Donna Grant Tempting the Highlander by Continue Reading