**Before we get to the review, Kristen Ashley is doing a scavenger hunt. Each day a new blog posts a clue (full lists of blog here) , and you can enter your answers HERE, not at Smexy Books. My clue is: Clue: When one needs kitchen implements, they go here The prizes are: Righteous Rock Chick Back Stage Pass(Grand Prize) 30 minute private – one-on-one Skype (video or text) chat with Kristen. A signed copy of all 8 Rock Chick Books Rebel Rock Chick VIP (2nd place) A signed copy of Rock Continue Reading
Retro Reads: Susan Wiggs The Charm School
Retro reads is a bi monthly, maybe monthly, a pretty much whenever I feel like it, post where I and May (sometimes together, sometimes separately) discuss an old favorite book. This month's Retro Read is The Charm School by Susan Wiggs. I adore Susan Wiggs historicals and contemporaries. Always sweet, often humorous stories with an undercurrent of angst that tell a story of finding love under the most unusual of circumstances. The Charm School, the first book in the Calhoun Chronicles, is an Continue Reading
Cosmo Red Hot Reads from Harlequin
When I was in New York City recently, I was able to attend the launch party for the Cosmo Red Hot line coming from Harlequin. These two have joined forces to release two books each month. Each book is 30,000 words (so more of a novella) will be a contemporary, with confident, independent heroines who get paired with all sorts of sexy heroes. Tycoons, bad boys and maybe a geeky guy thrown into the mix. And being a “Red Hot” read, the sex scenes are sure to be uber smexy. The line launches today Continue Reading
Review: Sanctuary Island by Lily Everett
Sanctuary Island by Lily Everett Released: July 30, 2013 Contemporary Romance St. Martins Reviewed by Mandi Maybe I’m a sucker for a cover with horses on it, but when I received this book for review, even though I had heard it’s more on the women’s fic side, I still wanted to read it. And yes there are wild horses, and a sexy handyman and a heroine who is looking to reunite with her mother. There was a really nice combination of drama, small town life, romance and humor. When Continue Reading
Take My Books–August!
Here we go… SET #1 Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews The Thing About Weres by Leigh Evans Guardian Demon by Meljean Brook Pile of Bones by Bailey Conningham SET #2 Just in Time by Addison Fox Matchpoint by Elise Sax Sanctuary Island by Lily Everett Rose Harbor in Bloom by Debbie Macomber SET #3 Blood Warrior by Lindsey Piper Midnight Games by Elle Kennedy Maggie’s Man by Lisa Gardner Hotshot by Julie Garwood SET #4 A Wanted Continue Reading
From the Ashes by Daisy Harris
From the Ashes by Daisy Harris (Fire and Rain #1) August 13, 2013 M/M Contemporary Romance Samhain Reviewed by Helyce Jesse is devastated when he returns home one day to find that his apartment has not survived a fire and he’s lost everything. New to the city, he’s made a few friends but no one he’s comfortable calling and he absolutely refuses to contact his parents. In shock, with nothing but the clothes on his back and a battered bag of groceries, Jesse has few options. That is Continue Reading
Review: Most Wanted by E.L. Friel
Most Wanted by E.L. Friel Released: June 28, 2013 Urban Fantasy Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Ariel is a half demon, half human bounty hunter. She takes on assignments to kill or bring in demons who fill the city. One night while trying to take in a sucker alive, her plan gets thwarted by a man named Jax. Jax is a Blade, and Blades police the city keeping the demons in check. There are so many demons that the Blades only go after those that are dangerous or causing trouble. Jax Continue Reading
A Chat with Lorelei James
Lorelei James is celebrating the release of Turn and Burn, and is stopping by Smexy for a chat. Who is Lorelei James? Give us the low down. I’m a double secret agent. And an international tango champion. And I hold world records in rifle marksmanship. I’m an extraordinary bartender. A trained yogi. A fabulous chef. I’m also known as a fashionista. On the weekends I’m a Formula One racecar driver. What? Don’t you believe me? Oh right, that’s because I spend my days and nights making stuff up. Continue Reading
Review: Turn And Burn by Lorelei James
Turn and Burn (Blacktop Cowboys #5) by Lorelei James Erotic Romance Penguin Released: August 6, 2013 Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Ride me, cowgirl.” Tanna Barker was at the top of the rodeo world with three world championships under her belt and an endless supply of willing cowboys to ride. That was until a rodeo injury sidelined her and she lost everything. With her family gone and her reputation in shreds, Tanna heads to Muddy Gap, Wyoming for a chance to lick her wounds and Continue Reading
Review: Biting Bad by Chloe Neill
Biting Bad (Chicagoland Vampires #8) by Chloe Neill Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy Tradebook 350 pages August 6, 2013 NAL (Penguin) Reviewed by Tori Favorite: “Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...” In attempts to repair the friendship with her bff, Mallory Carmichael, Merit heads to Sauls Pizzeria for an impromptu dinner date with Mallory. When a series of bombs go off, shattering their peaceful dinner, Merit and Mallory go out to investigate and find themselves Continue Reading