Our Authors After Dark 2012 Spotlights continues with the Diana Castilleja. With more than a dozen books currently to her credit and her first print book released in 2008, Diana Castilleja has kept busy since she started writing professionally in late 2004. Diana currently resides in central Texas with her husband and son. When not focusing her energy on her family and her writing, she loves to travel and haunt bookstores. She's lived in several states across the south and midwest, as well Continue Reading
Review: Cowboys Down by Barbara Elsborg
Cowboys Down by Barbara Elsborg M/M Contemporary Romance February 7, 2012 Samhain Reviewed by Helyce Jasper Randolph has had a tough life for a few years. After his brother’s accident and his father’s death, he had to put his dreams on hold to take care of his mother and brother by taking a job at his uncle’s brokerage firm. While he is successful at it and the money allowed him to afford the care necessary to keep his paralyzed brother comfortable, he pretty much hates every minute of Continue Reading
Review: Thief of Shadows by Elizabeth Hoyt
Thief of Shadows by Elizabeth Hoyt (Maiden Lane #4) Historical Romance June 26, 2012 Hachette Reviewed by Mandi I just had a love affair with Winter Makepeace. OK, so maybe the heroine actually won his heart, but he is definitely going on my fictional boyfriend list. I adore this series and have been eagerly anticipating this book, as we've had hints about Winter through the past few stories. This one did not disappoint. By all accounts, Winter Makepeace is a serious, dour man who Continue Reading
Interview with Gena Showalter and Giveaway
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