SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) and PIPA (Protect Intellectual Property Act) has been on the news and around the internet a lot lately, and for good reason. It is stated to stop piracy, like illegal downloads of movies etc...but its broad terms may have severe consequences. Per this article on BBC: The US government and rights holders would have the right to seek court orders against any site accused of "enabling or facilitating" piracy. This could theoretically involve an entire Continue Reading
Classic Nora Roberts Titles Now as EBooks
Today, InterMix, the eBook imprint for Penguin’s Berkley/NAL line launches with several classic Nora Roberts books sold for the first time in eBook format. Available today are: The O’Hurley’s Series Note: Book one of this series, The Last Honest Woman will be released in eBook format in March. Amazon links: Dance to the Piper Skin Deep Without a Trace The Donovan Legacy Series: Amazon Links: Captivated Entranced Charmed Enchanted Continue Reading
Review: Rocky Mountain Haven by Vivian Arend
Rocky Mountain Haven by Vivian Arend (Six Pack Ranch # 2) Contemporary Romance January 10, 2012 E-book Samhain Reviewed by Helyce Rocky Mountain Haven is the story of Daniel Coleman and Beth Danube. We met Daniel in the first book, Rocky Mountain Heat. Daniel is the middle Coleman son and we learn enough about him to know that he is the calm one, the peacemaker in the family. We learned that he’d been in a relationship with a woman, one he thought he’d marry, but it didn’t work Continue Reading
Review: Whispers in the Dark by Maya Banks
Whispers in the Dark by Maya Banks (KGI #4) Romantic Suspense January 3, 2012 Penguin Reviewed by Mandi Nathan Kelly's plan was to serve his last tour in the Middle East, and then join his brothers in their private KGI operations, an elite group who contract with the government and private sector, taking on dangerous jobs. But his plan gets screwed up when he gets captured in Afghanistan. Stuck in a dark cave, tortured, naked, and starved, he is not sure how much longer he can Continue Reading
Review: The Source of Magic by Cate Rowan
The Source Of Magic by Cate Rowan Fantasy April 17, 2011 Ebook Self-Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Gee, that’s great. I’m so proud...pompous ass”. Jilian Stewart hasn’t seen or heard from her father in years so when he passes and leaves her his home, she and her mother decide to travel together to Scotland for an impromptu vacation. Jilian’s mother falls prey to a mysterious illness while there and Jilian is plagued by dreams of a gorgeous, mysterious man, Continue Reading
Crave the Heat Blog Tour
History Is Sexy And Three Erotica Authors Prove It While Harlequin is known primarily for romance, they also offer hotter fare. Today, authors Stephanie Draven, Laura Kaye and Leia Rice are here to tell us about the unique historical aspects that play into their latest novellas. Ladies, where are your stories set? Stephanie: My paranormal contemporary erotica story, The Fever and The Fury, is set in the exotic city of Budva, Montenegro, which is very near to Greece. The setting is Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Again this week, I had no trouble picking a favorite sex scene. How could I deny the sexy beast that is Lothaire? “I think I’m gonna like this, Lothaire,” she said, just before she twirled her tongue around the bulbous crown. “Suck it…into your mouth.” She nodded, then leisurely brought it between her lips. Another groan broke from his chest. His pleasure made her bold, and she drew him deeper, licking as she sucked. When his head briefly fell back, Ellie realized that she Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
Here is what we talked about at Smexy Books this week: A Discussion about Where are all the Nice Heroes in PNR? Helyce Shared What was on her Keeper Shelf An Interview with Tori St. Claire B+ Review of Lothaire by Kresley Cole B Review of Stripped by Tori St. Claire B Review of Colorado Dawn by Kaki Warner C+ Review of The Duke is Mine by Eloisa James C+ Review of Chain Reaction by Zoe Archer C+ Review of Broods of Fenrir by Coral Moore C Review of A Facebook Affair by Tara Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–January 13th
10. After months of our toilets gurgling every time they are flushed, we decided we might have a septic problem. And we are talking big time gurgling – I mean those suckers were angry. So now we need an entire new drywell. Awesome. I can’t wait for my back yard to be dug up and spend a ton of money on..septic. Who wants to spend money on septic? *cries* You are also probably asking, who wants to TALK about my septic problems on top ten? Not, sexy huh? Unless there is a romance writer who wants Continue Reading
Review: The Duke is Mine by Eloisa James
The Duke is Mine by Eloisa James (Fairy Tales #3) Historical Romance December 27, 2011 Avon Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “I’d prefer a goddess who produces her own light rather than merely reflecting that of another.” Olivia and her twin sister Georgiana have spent their entire lives being groomed to become a Duchess. Basically, their dad was best friends with the Duke of Canterwick at school and the two made a blood oath that Mr. Lytton’s eldest would marry the Duke’s eldest Continue Reading