Liquid Lies by Hanna Martine (The Elementals #1) July 3, 2012 Paranormal Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi I received this book unsolicited in the mail for review, read the blurb and knew I had to try it out. It is a fresh take on a PNR world. There are no vamps, shifters, or fae…but aliens. Let me set up the world. About 150 years ago, two sets of aliens came to earth, the Ofarians and the Tedrans and are enemies. They currently live on Earth and no humans or as they call them, Continue Reading
AAD Spotlight: Cat Johnson
Our Authors After Dark 2012 Spotlights continues with the effervescent, never flat romance author, Cat Johnson. An author of contemporary romance in genres including military, cowboy, ménage and paranormal, Cat Johnson uses her computer so much she wore the letters off the keyboard within a year. A self-proclaimed promo ‘ho, she is known for her creative marketing and research practices. Consequently, Cat has sponsored bull riding rodeo cowboys, owns an entire collection of cowboy boots and Continue Reading
Review: Bound by Erica O’Rourke
Bound (Torn Trilogy #3) by Erica O’ Rourke Paranormal YA June 26, 2012 Kensington Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Not everything is fixable.” Bound picks up about right where Tangled left off. Mo used her gifts to avenge her friend’s death and negotiate with her family for some much needed freedom. Thinking she is finally going to be free, her uncle flips the tables and pushes for more from Mo and isn’t above using her family and friends to get what he wants. Mo makes the Continue Reading
AAD 2012 Spotlight and Giveaway: Jess Haines
Our Authors After dark 2012 Spotlight continues with a visit and giveaway from the hilarious and unstoppable Jess Haines!!!! *applause is welcomed and encouraged* I'm happy to have Jess Haines at Smexy today. Well, I should say, I'm happy to have her characters here. They star in the UF series, H&W Investigations, and their latest book, Stalking the Others will release July 3rd. I have some questions for them today. Mandi: First up - Chaz (a werewolf and Shia's former Continue Reading
Review: Stalking the Others by Jess Haines
Stalking the Others by Jess Haines (H&W Investigations #4) Urban Fantasy July 3, 2012 Kensington Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Knock, knock, bitches.” Shiarra Waynest was once just a human being who hunted the Others (vamps, weres etc). But much has changed in her life. In the previous book, Shia discovered that her werewolf lover Chaz was cheating on her and later her father disowned her. Worse, someone from his pack scratched her and has possibly turned her into a Continue Reading
AAD Spotlight: Megan Grooms
Our Author After Dark 2012 Spotlights continues with the adorable Megan Grooms. Megan lives in NC with her her very own hero, her sexy Marine husband, AJ. A fur baby lover, they have four dogs (three black lab mixes and one German Shepard) and three cats (all nameless mixes). All indoor pets. YAY!! Megan works at an animal hospital during the day (everyone now is saying oh… that’s why all the pets) and writes at night. Writing is her passion and her first book was published on March 15th Continue Reading
Review: Sexy Little Surprises by J.C. Daniels
Sexy Little Surprises by J.C. Daniels Erotic Romance E Book June 8, 2012 Ellora’s Cave Publishing Alexis and Garrett Marshall have let life overwhelm their marriage. Heartbreak and work has driven a wedge between this couple. But Alexis isn’t ready to give up yet. She loves her husband and is prepared to seduce and entice him into complete submission because somethings are worth fighting for. Alexis Marshall has reached a crossroad in her marriage and she finds herself debating on Continue Reading
Review: Wicked Nights by Gena Showalter
Wicked Nights ( Angels of the Dark #1 ) by Gena Showalter Paranormal Romance June 26, 2012 HQN Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I’m done listening to this meaningless jabber. Team Winger sucks!” Wicked Nights is a spin off of Ms. Showalter’s dark and sexy PNR series, Lords Of The Underworld. Focusing almost entirely on the war between heaven and hell, Ms. Showalter introduces us to a group of winged warriors who are one step away from falling from grace. Disgraced for their Continue Reading
Guest Author Carrie Lofty and Giveaway
We are happy to have Carrie Lofty at Smexy Books today to celebrate her new release, Starlight. Random Questions With Carrie Lofty By Carrie Lofty Q: When was the last time you ate popcorn? A: I cannot remember, because I really, really don’t like popcorn. A box of Whoppers is my movie theater snack of choice. Q: What’s your favorite position for sleeping? A: On my side, hugging a pillow Q: Best hero trope: the Rake Who Hides Emotions or the Gentleman Hiding a Beast? A: Both, Continue Reading
Review: Starlight by Carrie Lofty
Starlight (The Christies #2) By Carrie Lofty Historical Rommance Ebook June 26, 2012 Pocket Reviewed by May “But how have you managed to survive here? It’s dirty and poor and violent. Yet, you keep smiling. How?” She grew quiet, making Alex wonder if he’d stepped past some invisible boundary. But she was still Polly, and that meant taking him by surprise. “You want to know the secret?” “Is there one?” “Of course. Otherwise I’d have gone made a long time ago.” She rested their Continue Reading