Hot Pursuit by Lorie O’Clare just hit the shelves and she is visiting Smexy today to chat about it! Everyone always wants to know what was in a writer’s head when she wrote her book. I thought I’d share five fun facts about HOT PURSUIT. This is what really goes on behind the scenes… HOT PURSUIT takes place in Zounds, CA. 1. Zounds, CA is loosely based off of Eureka, CA. My son came up with the name for Zounds. We considered the meaning of Eureka, which is surprised or something Continue Reading
Review: Angelopolis by Danielle Trussoni
Angelopolis by Danielle Trussoni (Angelolgy #2) March 26, 2013 Paranormal Penguin Reviewed by May A decade has passed since Verlaine saw Evangeline alight from the Brooklyn Bridge, the sight of her wings a betrayal that haunts him still. The Nephilim are again on the rise, scheming to construct their own paradise—the Angelopolis—and ruthlessly pursued by Verlaine in his new calling as an angel hunter. But when Evangeline materializes, Verlaine is besieged by doubts that will only grow as Continue Reading
Mandi’s Ultimate Hero
A couple of days ago on twitter I was tweeting about how weak I am for UFC/MMA fighter heroes or motorcycle club books. And then as usual on Twitter, the convo probably turned into talking about his peen or something else pervy. But I’ve been thinking that if I could develop my ultimate hero, what kind of man would he be? So here is a description of my perfect hero: - He is a virgin (duh) - He has a beard (double duh) - He is an ex-UFC fighter who lives alone in a cabin way up on a Continue Reading
Review: Protecting What’s His by Tessa Bailey
Protecting What’s His by Tessa Bailey (Line of Duty #1) February 23, 2013 Contemporary Romance Entangled Publishing Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Baby, I’m jealous of men who haven’t even seen you yet.” When I received the review request for this book, I have to admit I saw the cover and it caught my eye. I guess the blurb did too. I’m so glad I’m a hussy for this cover because this book really surprised me. I laughed and laughed at the beginning and then the hero comes in with Continue Reading
Review: Thrill Ride by Julie Ann Walker
Thrill Ride by Julie Ann Walker (Black Knight Inc #4) Romantic suspense April 2, 2013 Sourcebooks Reviewed by Mandi This is the fourth book in Julie Ann Walker’s Black Knight Inc series, featuring ex-military guys who go on missions with the front of a motorcycle shop. I’m not sure what to make of this book. I can’t deny it is entertaining, but it is also over the top silly in some places. My biggest frustration is with our heroine Vanessa, who is a communications Continue Reading
Review: The Earl is Mine by Kieran Kramer
The Earl is Mine by Kieran Kramer (House of Brady #2) February 26, 2013 Historical Romance St. Martins Reviewed by May He was the legitimate heir to the Marquess of Brady. But he wasn’t his son. And he was doomed to a lifetime of lies. Gregory Sherwood, Lord Westdale has a dark secret one that he promised his mother on her deathbed that he’d never speak of or reveal. When he learned the truth of his parentage, a part of young Gregory died and he became a different boy. One who would Continue Reading
Ten Steps to Becoming Shy’s Old Lady
Tori reviewed this previously for Smexy. Then May, Helyce and I all read the book and we wanted to talk about it too! If you want a sure way to become an “ Old Lady” to a motorcycle man, here is a plan you can follow.. (and just to be clear, I’m Tack’s Old Lady so y’all better just step back). 10. Tease him with lusting looks and the tip of your pink tongue for years. Then get engaged to someone else. “Don’t answer my question, baby.” he said softly and watched her swallow then lick her Continue Reading
Review: Assassin’s Gambit by Amy Raby
Assassin’s Gambit by Amy Raby (Hearts and Thrones #1) Fantasy Romance April 2, 2013 Berkley Reviewed by Mandi This book caught my eye because I love an assassin heroine. A couple of my favorites being Gin from Jennifer Estep’s Elemental Assassin series and Shadow Kin by MJ Scott. The description of the heroine in the blurb sounds pretty awesome: Vitala Salonius, champion of the warlike game of Caturanga, is as deadly as she is beautiful. She’s a trained assassin for the Continue Reading
Review: Sinner’s Heart by Zoe Archer
Sinner’s Heart Zoe Archer (The Hellraisers #3) Historical Paranormal Romance April 2, 2013 Zabra Reviewed by May “Welcome back to London, Hellraisers,” Bram said. “You’re just in time for the end of the world.” When Bram speaks these words, he isn’t kidding. The five friends known as the Hellraisers unleashed the devil himself upon the world so that they could indulge in their vices and enjoy life. The problem, of course, is that the price is not what it seemed and the world as they know Continue Reading
Review: The Summer He Came Home by Juliana Stone
Summer He Came Home (Bad Boys of Crystal lake #1) by Juliana Stone Contemporary Romance April 2, 1013 Sourcebooks Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “We were kings back then and didn’t even know it. We had no responsibility and the world at our feet.” Cain Black, one of the original bad boys of Crystal Lake, shocked the town when he turned down a full ride football scholarship to college in order to chase his dreams of rock and roll stardom. Now, ten years later, he’s come back home to Continue Reading