Full Surrender by Joanne Rock Contemporary Romance Released: August 21, 2012 Harlequin Reviewed by May “Are you familiar with the idea of-“ She cleared her throat “-sexual healing? You know, recovering mojo by having sex with someone you trust?” Yes, you read that right. Play the Marvin Gaye and let’s get this sexual healing on the road! Ok, all jokes aside the premise of this book is indeed that Stephanie had a fling and that was her last good memory before being kidnapped while Continue Reading
Review: Catch a Shooting Star by Olivia Ventura
Catch a Shooting Star by Olivia Ventura Contemporary Romance Released: March 15, 2012 Ellora’s Cave Reviewed by Mandi Jess quit her job as an elementary school teacher because she got tired of making the kids learn the boring stuff. Her passion is telling stories, so she now cleans houses part time, and uses her other free time to volunteer at the library or entertain with stories at birthday parties. She may have to eat toast for dinner, but at least she is happy. Her parents Continue Reading
Review: To Catch a Vampire by Jennifer Harlow
To Catch A Vampire (F.R.E.A.K.S Squad Investigation #2) by Jennifer Harlow Urban Fantasy Released: September 8, 2012 Midnight Ink Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You are a stalking, creepy pervert who needs a hobby.“ Beatrice Alexander is now an official member of The F.R.E.A.K. Squad -Federal Response to Extra-Sensory and Kindred Supernaturals. A top secret branch of the FBI who hunt the supernatural monsters of society. Taken into the group after she almost killed her brother, Continue Reading
Interview with Elyssa Patrick and Giveaway
I have been Twitter friends with Elyssa for quite some time now and she is always gives me the best romance book recommendations. Now with her first book out, I’ve invited her to Smexy to chat. Who is Elyssa Patrick. Give us the low down. I’m a former high school English teacher, and I love anything chocolate, Richard Armitage (no surprise there!), and cupcakes. As you can see, I have a horrible sweet tooth. I know this sounds cliché—but I’ve always wanted to write ever since I was Continue Reading
Lumberjack in Love by Penny Watson
Lumberjack in Love by Penny Watson Released: September 7, 2012 Contemporary Romance, Novella Self Published Reviewed by May She ran her hands over the ridged muscle of his chest, dragging her nails through the dark hair. "You look Paul Bunyan on steroids. The sexiest Paul Bunyan I've ever seen in my life." Ami is staying with her sister’s family, visiting and gritting her teeth through a visit in the Vermont wilderness. Without Starbucks, good wine, her beloved Celtics, and all of the Continue Reading
Review: All He Ever Needed by Shannon Stacey
All He Ever Needed by Shannon Stacey (Kowalski #4) Released: September 10, 2012 Contemporary Romance Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi Mitch Kowalski heads a well respected demolition company and often finds himself on the road, supervising the next big building he is going to take down. This suits him just fine though. He has left plenty of stories behind in his hometown of Whitford, Maine as he bedded many ladies as a younger guy, and left a good impression. “Half the women Continue Reading
Second Hand Virtual Book Tour and Giveaway
Welcome to the Second Hand virtual book tour! All week long, authors Heidi Cullinan and Marie Sexton will be stopping by some of our favorite sites to celebrate their new release. Be sure to comment at all the stops along the way—one lucky reader who follows the tour will win a $10 gift certificate to Riptide Publishing! To enter, simply leave a comment below, making sure to include an email address where we can contact you if you are the winner. Deadline for entry is 11:59 pm EST on 9/16, and Continue Reading
Review: Defying the Prince by Sarah Morgan
Defying the Prince by Sarah Morgan Contemporary Romance Released: August 21, 2012 Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi Prince Matteo is second in line to the Santina throne, and he is one serious dude. He doesn’t smile, he doesn’t have time for anything fun – he works, he raises money for charity and he tries to boost the reputation of the monarchy, which he is doing by making his brother’s engagement party as classy as possible. This proves difficult when his brother’s fiancé's sister, Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Mitch Kowalski. Demolition expert aka likes to make things go boom. Had a wild childhood. Travels back to his hometown to help his injured brother. Doesn’t do long-term relationships. That is until he meets the cute new waitress in town. Who refuses to be wooed by his charm. Heroine: Paige Sullivan. Has found a new home and great friends in this small town. Has no desire to be ruled by a man. But Mitch is persistent. And is super sexy. No, really. She took the can from him and squeezed a Continue Reading
Review and Giveaway: One Wrong Move by Shannon McKenna
One Wrong Move by Shannon McKenna (McClouds & Friends #9) Romantic Suspense Releases: September 25, 2012 Kensington Reviewed by Mandi I’m not sure how I’ve missed out on Shannon McKenna’s books. As I sat down and started reading One Wrong Move, I was totally sucked in by the hero Aaro. He is an asshole. I mean really. And if he was standing here he would totally agree with me. He actually admits it several times in the book. But, he is a very likable asshole, and you know deep Continue Reading