Just Between You and Me I’m delighted to be back on Smexy Books! Thank you for having me! When I sat down to consider the possible smexiness of another blog with you, I got to thinking about a recommendation made by a follower from Twitter who said she loves to hear about the little tidbits that only the author knows about the characters. That turned my thoughts to having a good old-fashioned gossip fest, and I decided it would be really fun to share with you, the readers, little snippets from Continue Reading
Review: Oracle’s Moon by Thea Harrison
Oracle’s Moon by Thea Harrison (Elder Races #4) Paranormal Romance March 6, 2012 Berkley Reviewed by Mandi In this installment of Thea Harrison’s Elder Races series, we dive into the world of Djinn and oracles. This book starts right where Serpent’s Kiss ends, but can be read as a stand alone. Khalil was called to Grace’s house as a payment of a debt he owed to the vampire Carling at the end of Serpent’s Kiss. He was sent to keep Grace’s niece and nephew safe, as she dealt with a Continue Reading
Winner!
The winner of Fair Game by Patricia Briggs is: Kristi Congrats! Email has been sent. Continue Reading
AAD Spotlight: PJ Schnyder
Our Authors After Dark Spotlights continue with PJ Schnyder. Born and raised in the North East, PJ Schnyder spent her childhood pretending to study for the SATs by reading every fantasy and sci-fi novel she could borrow from the local and school libraries. She scored fairly high in the verbal portion. She was introduced to the wonderful world of romance a decade later by her best friend at an anime convention in Seattle. She now lives somewhere temperate watching the seasons go by with her Continue Reading
Review: Waltz This Way by Dakota Cassidy
Waltz This Way (Ex Trophy Wives #3) by Dakota Cassidy Contemporary Romance Trade Paperback March 6, 2012 Berkley Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: ”I don’t think pancakes can make you scream like I do.“ “You’ve never seen me eat a pancake.” Dakota Cassidy once again leads us through the pitfalls of divorce with plenty of charm, laughter, and snark as we get to know Melina Cherkasov, the third trophy wife in her hilarious Ex-Trophy Wives series. A character driven Continue Reading
Review: A Perfect Blood by Kim Harrison
A Perfect Blood by Kim Harrison (The Hollows #10) Urban Fantasy February 21, 2012 Harper Voyager Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “My mother isn't crazy. She simply has a harder time than most reconciling her reality with everyone else's reality.” Rachel has survived shunning, capture, and an elf curse. She gave her all in Pale Demon and now embraces her demon heritage. Somewhat. A Perfect Blood picks up right after Rachel is brought back from the ever after by Trent and now Continue Reading
Review: Hunter’s Prey by Moira Rogers
Hunter’s Prey (Bloodhounds #2) by Moira Rogers Paranormal Romance March 6, 2012 Samhain Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I used to be charming, once upon a time. “ I’m a huge fan of Moira Rogers’s steampunk/ pnr series-The Bloodhounds. An incredibly sexy, action packed story that will keep you glued to your e reader. An enchanting mix of old and new sets the stage as we engage with our two fascinating protagonists-Ophelia and Hunter. Ophelia is an beautiful, Continue Reading
May’s Love of the Ugly Hero
I love the tale of Beauty & the Beast except for one thing: when the beast turns into a wimpy little pretty boy prince at the end. The thing is, I liked reading about a dark, physically unappealing man and how he woos his lady love. She doesn’t have to be a beauty either. In fact, I’ve noticed that making heroines “plain” or “not beautiful” by society standards is quite common but how often do we have plain or downright ugly heroes? Not often at all, and my recent reading and Continue Reading
Review: Taking a Shot by Jaci Burton
Taking A Shot (Play By Play#3) by Jaci Burton Contemporary Romance March 6, 2012 Berkley Trade Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Ugh. When had she become that woman?” Taking A Shot is the third book in Jaci Burton’s hot and oh so steamy Play By Play series that revolves around the Riley family. Before I start this review, let’s take a minute to genuflect at the cover shall we? *happy sigh* Seriously, have you ever seen anything so beautifully lickable in your life? . Jenna Riley Continue Reading
Review: The Merzetti Effect by Norah Wilson
The Merzetti Effect by Norah Wilson Paranormal Romance June 2011 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Ainsley Crawford is an OR nurse looking for a new job which is how she finds herself in a bad part of town in St. Cloud, New Brunswick looking for Dr. Bowen’s office. Dr. Delano Bowen advertised the need for multi-talented nurse; someone who can draw blood and help as his research assistant as he tries to unlock a cure for a particular blood disorder. As she looks for his office, Ainsley is Continue Reading