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
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