The winner of Bride of the High Country by Kaki Warner is: Connie Congrats, you have been emailed. Thanks to Kaki Warner for stopping by Smexy! Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–June 8th.
10. Fair warning for Top Ten today. It is full of mantitty and ‘arm porn’, and more mantitty. For example, dirty Joe Manganiello… (I love how everyone is staring at his crotch. Channing looks impressed. LOL)Yeah, we have a lot to talk about. First let’s get to some book news. The 2012 Lori Foster Reader/Author Get Together has come and gone. I love this weekend. One of the most casual, laid back conferences you can go to. I got to meet tons of bloggers and had a great Continue Reading
Guest Author Carrie Lofty and Giveaway
Oh, Scotsmen…by Carrie Lofty Thanks so much to Smexy Books for having me stop by! I’m excited to talk about “A Little More Scandal.” At just $.99… Take a chance! This is an adorable intro to my Christies series of Victorian romances. It’s one of Pocket’s first original digital releases. You can read more about those fabulous new originals here, including an extended excerpt of “A Little More Scandal.” But there. Aside from the blurb, that’s my sales pitch. Let’s get to the good stuff… You Continue Reading
Review: A Little More Scandal by Carrie Lofty
A Little More Scandal by Carrie Lofty Historical Romance May 29, 2012 Novella Pocket Reviewed by May Before I begin my review, I want to take a moment to mention the series that inspired this novella. From the author's website, describing Flawless, the first book in the Christie Family series: Sir William Christie, ruthless tycoon and notorious ladies' man, is dead. Now his four grown children have gathered for the reading of his will. What lies in store for half-siblings Continue Reading
AAD Spotlight: Samantha Kane
Our AAD 2012 Spotlight continues with multi talented author, Samantha Kane. Samantha Kane lives in North Carolina with her husband of fourteen years and three children, two boys and one girl. She spent seven years as a high school history teacher before becoming a full time writer and mom. Ms. Kane has a Master's degree in American History. Best known for her historical erotic romances, Ms. Kane also writes science fiction and contemporary romances. With 18 books under her belt, Ms. Kane is Continue Reading
Review: Blue-Blooded Vamp by Jaye Wells
Blue Blooded Vamp (Sabina Kane #5) by Jaye Wells Urban Fantasy May 22, 2012 Orbit Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It’d be super embarrassing if you got eaten ten steps away from your destiny“ Blue Blooded Vamp is the conclusion to the wild ride of Sabina Kane, vampire assassin and mage extraordinaire. An addicting noir urban fantasy blend of horror and humor. This series has led me on an intoxicating roller coaster ride of infinite proportions. Deception and lies are the Continue Reading
And The Next J.R. Ward Book Is…
Lover At Last. This will be Qhuinn and Blay’s book. What do we think? A little bummed there are not two men on the cover is my first thought. But that being said, I like the dude on the cover. And I love the title. This will be released Spring 2013. Go to JR Ward’s Facebook page to see her post. Continue Reading
Review: Cost of Repairs by A.M. Arthur
Cost Of Repairs by A.M. Arthur M/M Contemporary Romance June 5, 2012 Samhain Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “...that insane need to consume the other person. He didn’t know what it meant, but he held on to the feeling and put it back in the embrace.“ Police officer Samuel Briggs came to the small town of Stratton, PA in order to escape his painful past. All he wants is to fix up his house, work his shifts, and find some peace and quiet. He can’t handle another relationship, but Continue Reading
AAD Spotlight–Gayle Donnelly
Our AAD 2012 Spotlight continues with the multi talented Gayle Donnelly.Gayle Donnelly writes with her best friend Robyn Mackenzie. Both hail from the Midwest. Writing partners as well as friends (perhaps even sisters in another life), both are married and each has two wonderful children. The similarities don’t stop there. Both earned degrees in English education, both have a profound weakness for Starbucks coffee, and both are completely captivated by the ethereal beauty found in the Pacific Continue Reading
Review: A Gentleman Undone by Cecilia Grant
A Gentleman Undone by Cecilia Grant (Blackshear Family #2) Historical Romance May 29, 2012 Bantam Reviewed by Mandi Will Blackshear returns from war with a heavy heart. He carried one of his critically wounded men from the battlefield to several hospitals, trying to get him help, to no avail. Right before the soldier's death, Will promised he would take care of his wife and child. But Will doesn't have the money to just hand over to this woman. He agrees to invest 3,000 pounds in a Continue Reading