Heroine: Erin Coffey. Brand new nurse. First job is in a dangerous psych ward in a run down town. The big, scarred orderly she meets makes her nursing scrubs tingle. Hero: Kelly Robak. Big, scarred orderly. He is kind and even gentle with Erin when she first starts working. Then he decides he wants her in his bed…and as he tells her, when his needs aren’t met, he gets grouchy. Kelly’s hand slipped from my breast and he leaned in close. “Turn over.” The words sounded ominous in his deep, Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy… A review – Sinner’s Heart by Zoe Archer (historical pnr) B review – Protecting What’s His by Tessa Bailey (contemporary) C+ review – The Earl is Mine by Kieran Kramer (historical) C review – The Summer He Came Home by Juliana Stone (contemp) C review – Thrill Ride by Julie Ann Walker (romantic suspense) C- review – Angelopolis by Danielle Trussoni (paranormal) D review – Assassin’s Gambit by Amy Raby (fantasy) The Cut & Run Web Hunt The Promise Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–April 12th
10. Let’s not talk about it, okay? (Thanks Tori) 9. Here is the cover for the next Jamie and Claire book, Written in my Own Heart’s Blood. Don’t get too excited, it doesn’t come out until December. Is it true the last book came out in 2009??? Good lordy. I’ve only read first 3 or 4 of this series. I LOVE these books but they stress me out too much. I need Jamie and Claire happy so in my head they have their HEA and all is good and yeah. From this article: The novel will follow Continue Reading
Guest Author Lorie O’Clare *Giveaway*
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