When I think of summer reading, I think about grabbing my Kindle, a lawn chair and a cold beverage and just enjoying what I read. I don’t want it too deep or dark – but fun. So I’ve tried to pull out my favorite fun reads for my summer reading list. Contemporary: Jill Shavis’s Lucky Harbor series. Funny, sexy, with really great alpha heroes. They are all stand alones but the first three and the second three kind of go together. Good stuff. Amazon, Goodreads. These three are all Continue Reading
Review: The Dark Knight by Elizabeth Elliott
The Dark Knight by Elizabeth Elliott Historical Romance June 26, 2012 Random House Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “I am your knight. You are my lady. Time is all that can change those facts, but time is not yet our enemy.” A while ago on Twitter, I saw a couple of people mention that they were very happy Elizabeth Elliott was writing again. After a little research I discovered this author has three books out in the mid-90’s (all well received). I became intrigued, and decided to Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Trust Me If You Dare by L.B. Gregg Love in an elevator...livin’ it up as you're going down. This scene occurs after Dan has conned Caesar into searching an apartment and Ce thinks he deserves something in return. “I think you owe me. I’ve been accommodating all day and I think it’s your turn to accommodate me.” I peeled my shirt over my head and tossed it into the corner of the elevator. I forgot my sore ribs as his dirty, surprised grin made my blood boil. a hot river of Continue Reading
Review: About Last Night by Ruthie Knox
About Last Night by Ruthie Knox Contemporary Romance June 11, 2012 Loveswept Reviewed by Mandi Earlier this year I read Ruthie Knox's debut, Ride with Me, which is a cute contemporary that I enjoyed. Do you know what the wonderful thing is about her new release,About Last Night? It is even better. Cath Talarico is from Chicago, but after a series of events, she finds herself working in London at a museum. Her passion is knitting, especially vintage knitting, and she is very happy Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy…. B+ review – Temptress by Lola Dodge (paranormal romance) B+ review – Chasing Magic by Stacia Kane (urban fantasy) B review – Rescue Me by Rachel Gibson (contemporary romance) B review – Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost (paranormal) C+ review – Running Wild by Joely Skye (m/m paranormal) C review – Invitation to Scandal by Bronwen Evans (historical romance) C review – Spellcrossed by Barbara Ashford (paranormal romance) C review – Soul Bound by Anne Hope Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–June 22nd
10. I didn’t just start this Top Ten with a GIF from Magic Mike. No. Not me. More? Go here (some nsfw. Thanks @katiebabs) 9. Karen Marie Moning has posted another excerpt from Iced, which comes out this October. This will be a three book series (I think) featuring Dani and Ryodan. This excerpt mentions Barrons. BARRONS. *ahem* Here is a tiny part from it: “No one but me is ever going to teach you, Dani.” He touches me before I see it coming, has his hand under my chin, turning my Continue Reading
Review: Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost
Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost (Night Prince #1) June 26, 2012 Paranormal Romance Avon Reviewed by Mandi I’m a big fan of Jeaniene Frost’s books. Her Night Huntress series rocks my world – hello – it’s Bones, and he is just one of the best alpha heroes out there. But I will say, the past few Bones and Cat books haven’t been my favorites in the series. So when I sat down with Once Burned, the first in her new Night Prince spin-off series featuring Vlad (currently two books are Continue Reading
Review: Chasing Magic by Stacia Kane
Chasing Magic (Downside #5) by Stacia Kane Urban Fantasy June 26, 2012 Del Rey Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It was goodbye, just in case. It was a memory being made, words going unsaid.“ There are some tiny spoilers in here from previous books so if you haven’t read them you have been warned. Every action requires payment; a valuable lesson that Chess is forced to learn in the fifth installment of Stacia Kane’s dark and addictive urban fantasy series, The Downside. Continue Reading
Review: My Fair Concubine by Jeannie Lin
My Fair Concubine by Jeannie Lin (Tang Dynasty #3) Historical Romance May 22, 2012 Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi Set in China during the Chang Dynasty in 824, Fei Long has many problems. His father has recently died, and he now realizes how much debt his family is really in. On top of that, his father arranged a marriage with his sister and a man from Khitan. This marriage will restore his family’s honor and is a key political binding, but his sister has other plans. She has Continue Reading
Review: Soul Bound by Anne Hope
Soul Bound by Anne Hope (Dark Souls #1) Paranormal Romance June 5, 2012 Samhain Reviewed by Mandi Jace Cutler was stabbed and Dr. Lia Benson watched him die on her table as she tried to save him. She also noticed a strange energy consume her when he died. But a few minutes later, Jace’s heart starts to beat and Lia knows her life is about to change. Jace awakes with no memories and him and Lia are now linked, both yearning for the other, and both very confused about what just Continue Reading