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
Guest Author Barbara Ashford
Tori really enjoyed Spellcast by Barbara Ashford last year. We asked her to visit Smexy to talk a little about her newest release, Spellcrossed. Happy Ever After? I love happy endings. I just have trouble writing them. And – when it comes to paranormal romance –reading them without imagining what happens AFTER the happy-ever-after. I could fall in love with a vampire or a werewolf, but could I really LIVE with one? Okay, the werewolf only has his once-a-month thing going on, but wouldn’t the Continue Reading
Review: The World is a Stage by Tamara Morgan
The World is a Stage by Tamara Morgan (Games of Love #2) June 5, 2012 Contemporary Romance Samhain Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “Proposition. Noun. A fancy way to tell a woman you want to see her honey pot.” Rachel is a talented actress currently working in a Shakespeare after dark theater (think skimpy outfits and added heat to some scenes) in Washington. She watches over her alcoholic (former famous stage actress) mother and gentle and weak younger sister instead of working Continue Reading
Interview with Erin McCarthy
Helyce has a chat with Erin McCarthy whose latest book, Jacked Up releases today. Tell us a little about yourself? Who is Erin McCarthy? I'm just a small town girl, living in a lonely world... Actually, I'm a bona fide city girl, mom and author, who knows way too many eighties song lyrics. :) How did you come up with a story that revolves around race car drivers? Are you a NASCAR fan? I was not a NASCAR fan. I am now. The series came out of a writer friend and I on a Continue Reading
Review: Jacked Up by Erin McCarthy
Jacked Up by Erin McCarthy (Fast Track #6) Contemporary Romance June 5, 2012 Berkley Reviewed by Helyce Favorite Quote: “She wanted to sigh. She wanted to rub her temples. She wanted to run away to a remote Pacific island where demigods would worship her.” Eve Monroe has lived and breathed racing her whole life. It’s in her family’s blood; so it’s not surprising that her career has something to do with racing. She handles Public Relations for both her brothers, Elec and Evan. It’s Continue Reading
Winners!
The winner of Tangle of Need by Nalini Singh is: KayDee The winner of Invitation to Scandal by Bronwen Evans is: erinf1 The winner of Thea and Viv’s Big Adventure Day 3 is: Smileygirl3090 Congrats! All winners have been notified through email. Continue Reading
Review: Blood Kin by M.J. Scott
Blood Kin by M.J. Scott (The Half-Light City #2) Paranormal/Steampunk-ish June 5, 2012 Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Blood Kin has a paranormal and slight steampunk world that brings together humans, Blood (vampires) and Beasts (shapeshifters). Holly was born to a Fae father and a human prostitute mother, leaving her shunned by her fae relatives. Not having a lot of options, she could follow in her mother’s footsteps but instead she turned to a life spying and thieving. With just enough Continue Reading
Interview with Kaki Warner and Giveaway
I’m so happy to have Kaki Warner at Smexy Books today. Both of her western historical trilogies are favorites of mine. Tomorrow, Bride of the High Country releases. Who is Kaki Warner? Give us the low down. Ah…my least favorite subject. I guess I would describe myself as a late bloomer baby boomer and twenty-five-year overnight success, because after piddling around with writing for a quarter century, I finally got serious about it after I retired. I now live in a remote area on the eastern Continue Reading