Actually, it's May's smexy top 10 this week! Are you ready? I am going to be surprisingly book-relevant and appropriate this week. There will be no talk of lady boners or peens, nope. Well... not too much. There is so much going on and as day 1 of summer break begins, the temps are over 100 here and I could use a cocktail. It's 5pm somewhere, right? Onward! 10. Mandi and Tori are off at Lori Foster's event this weekend. If I were going I'd follow Shiloh Walker around and hope I could Continue Reading
*Giveaway* Neanderthal Seeks Human by Penny Reid
Earlier this year, May reviewed and really enjoyed Neanderthal Seeks Human by Penny Reid. Today, the print version goes on sale!! To celebrate, Penny is going to give away a copy of the print book to one random commenter. Blurb: There are three things you need to know about Janie Morris: 1) She is incapable of engaging in a conversation without volunteering TMTI (Too Much Trivial Information), especially when she is unnerved, 2) No one unnerves her more than Quinn Sullivan, and 3) She doesn't Continue Reading
Review: Entwined With You by Sylvia Day
Entwined With You by Sylvia Day (Crossfire #3) June 4, 2013 Erotic Contemporary Romance Penguin Reviewed by Mandi This series is my guilty pleasure crack series. It’s so over the top crazy, yet I can’t look away. There has been much drama due to the fact this once trilogy is now drawn out to be five books. I knew this going in, so the lack of complete closure at the end of this book wasn’t a shock (although the end is VERY abrupt and felt odd). I was still quite frustrated with Continue Reading
Review: An Invitation to Sin by Sarah Morgan
An Invitation to Sin by Sarah Morgan (Coretti Dynasty #2) Contemporary Romance May 21, 2013 Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi “Have you ever spent the whole night with a woman?” “Cristo, no! My mantra is “Until dawn do us part,” This is such an adorable book. Taylor Carmichael is a very famous actress who has been in the gossip magazines for years with rumors of a crazy, out of control lifestyle. But behind all the gossip is a woman who is very much in control of her life. Continue Reading
A Chat with Eden Summers
Who is Eden Summers? Give us the low down. I’m a happily married, Australian mother of two young boys. I love to dance and sing, although I’m not great at either. I try not to take life seriously, but do have a habit of stressing too much and I’m also a perfectionist. First, I have to say this cover is gorgeous. So sexy. Can you share with us who designed it and a bit about how it was developed? The cover was designed by a very talented Aussie author friend of mine – Willsin Rowe. Choosing Continue Reading
Review: Bronze Gods by A.A. Aguirre
Bronze Gods by A.A. Aguirre (Apparatus Infernum #1) April 30, 2013 Steampunk/Fantasy Ace Reviewed by May From the author’s website: Janus Mikani and Celeste Ritsuko work all hours in the Criminal Investigation Division, keeping citizens safe. He’s a charming rogue with an uncanny sixth sense; she’s all logic—and the first female inspector. Between his instincts and her brains, they collar more criminals than any other partnership in the CID. Then they’re assigned a potentially Continue Reading
Review: Hearts Of Shadow by Kira Brady
Hearts Of Shadow (Deadglass #2) by Kira Brady Paranormal Romance May 7, 2013 Zebra Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I order you to never wear panties again.” Grace Mercer’s unmatched wraith-killing ability made her the unofficial defender of a city shattered by supernatural catastrophe. So there’s no way she’ll allow the new regent of Seattle’s most powerful dragon shifter clan to “protect” her from a vicious evil stalking the ruined streets—and keep her from the freedom she’s risked Continue Reading
Review: Seal of Honor by Tonya Burrows
Seal of Honor by Tonya Burrows (Hornet #1) Romantic Suspense May 28, 2013 Entangled Reviewed by May “Couple ex-CIA spooks, an FBI negotiator, a Delta Force medic, an explosives tech…” His eyes slid away for the barest instant before he continued. “And a Marine sniper. They’re all experts in their fields-“ With former Navy SEAL Gabe Bristow at the lead, this new hostage rescue team (known as HORNET) is well on its way to being established – and how better than trial by fire? The guys Continue Reading
Review: Unforgiven by Anne Calhoun
Unforgiven by Anne Calhoun June 4, 2013 Contemporary Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Adam leaves the marines and heads back to his home town of Walkers Ford, South Dakota to figure out what is next in his life. First up is being the best man in his good friend’s wedding. And while this may seem like a fun, and joyous occasion, it is actually quite complicated. Growing up Adam fell in love with a girl named Marissa. Adam was always high speed, high powered everything. Continue Reading
Review: Forbidden Fires by Jodie Griffin
Forbidden Fires by Jodie Griffin (Bondage & Breakfast #3) Romantic Suspense April 1, 2013 Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi Detective Delia Robinson and Fire Marshal Colin Butler had an intense fling a year ago, but their passion never turned into a relationship and they went their separate ways. But now Colin needs Delia’s assistance. There is a string of arsons and Colin and his team can’t figure out the connection between them all. He knows Delia is a top-notch detective and Continue Reading