Holla!! It’s Tori. I'm so pleased that I am here today with New York best selling author Gena Showalter to talk about life, books, smexy men, and her newest release-Wicked Nights- #1 in her new series-Angels of the Dark. Hi Gena! (fangirl SQUEEE) Thanks so much for being here with me today at Smexy Books. I adore your Lord Of The Underworld series and smexy men so your Angels of the Dark series excites me in ways I really can’t say on here. Wicked Nights, which is smexy angel Continue Reading
Review: Willow Springs by Toni Blake
Willow Springs by Toni Blake Destiny #5 Contemporary Romance June 26, 2012 Paperback Avon Reviewed by Helyce Amy Bright has lived in Destiny her whole life. She’s a nice, sweet woman that her friends and family can count on. She is very generous with the people in her life and often puts everyone’s needs before her own. She’s happy, but she longs for a man in her life; she wants a loving relationship like her friends Tessa and Rachel have. Amy has a reputation for being a matchmaker Continue Reading
Review: At Last by Jill Shalvis
At Last by Jill Shalvis (Lucky Harbor #5) Contemporary Romance June 26, 2012 Hachette Reviewed by Mandi At Last is book five in the Lucky Harbor series, but it is really book two of three in this second set of trilogies. While I liked the previous book, I think At Last really brings back that great chemistry and sexual tension that I loved in the original three books of this series. Amy Michaels has lived in Lucky Harbor for about six months. She works as a waitress in the Eat Me Continue Reading
Mandi’s Summer Recs
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