Here is what we talked about at Smexy this week: B+ review - The Duchess Diaries by Jillian Hunter B+ review – Immortal Hope by Claire Ashgrove B review - Celebrity in Death by JD Robb B review – A Devil Named Desire by Terri Garey B- review - Time Out by Jill Shalvis C+ review - Love is a Battlefield by Tamara Morgan C+ review – Fall Into the Sun by Val Kovalin C+ review – Midnight Enchantment by Anya Bast C review - Pixie Dust by Laura Lee DNF Continue Reading
Winner!
The winner of the gift card hosted by Sophie Barnes is: Mollie W. Congrats! Thanks Sophie and to all those that entered! Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–February 24th
10. Oh wait, we aren’t suppose to have wine with breakfast? 9. Yes, that is a cartoon picture of Ilona Andrews with horns. I didn’t make it! She has it on her blog. I used it because the cover of Gunmetal Magic has not yet been released, but they have put chapter one on their blog! This will be Andrea’s book (in the Kate Daniels world – we are not getting a Kate Daniels book in 2012. It’s okay, we can all hold hands and cry a little together) No, I’m excited for this book – I really like Continue Reading
Review: Midnight Enchantment by Anya Bast
Midnight Enchantment (Dark Magick # 4) by Anya Bast Urban Fantasy February 7, 2012 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: " I love you...but I won't be your excuse." The Unseelie court only needs the two remaining missing pieces of the bosca fadbh. Once they have those in their possession, they will be able to tear down the walls of their prison; Piefferburg. But to a young water fae, those walls represent life for the only person she loves. Elizabeth Cely Saintjohn has Continue Reading
AAD Spotlight: Katie Reus
Our Authors After Dark Spotlights continue with the very talented romance author, Katie Reus. Ms Reus likes to walk on the dark side with her romantic suspense and dark PNR stories. Currently writing for Carina Press, Harlequin Nocturne, and NAL/Signet Eclipse (Moon Shifter series), Ms. Reus’s love of romance started at an early age with pilfered romance books from her mother. Even though reading and writing became her passion, it wasn’t until after she graduated collage and worked way to may Continue Reading
Review: Fall Into the Sun by Val Kovalin
Fall Into the Sun by Val Kovalin M/M Contemporary Romance January 30, 2012 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Alejo and Bobby have been in love most of their lives, but as they find themselves in their early forties, Bobby hopes now is the time that they can actually find peace and love with each other for the rest of their lives. Having been lovers as young adults, the circumstances of life forced them to go in different directions. Alejo’s family is deeply immersed in the Catholic Continue Reading
Review: A Devil Named Desire by Terri Garey
A Devil Named Desire by Terri Garey (The Devil’s Bargain #2) January 24, 2012 Paranormal Romance Avon Reviewed by Helyce Sammy Devine, aka Samael, heard Hope’s call as she lay dying in her bath tub, having slit her wrists. For two years, Hope has searched for her sister, Charity, who has been missing with no clue to her whereabouts. Not knowing what happened to her was one thing, but when Charity’s purse is found by the police and she’s presumed dead, Hope just gives up. As she Continue Reading
Review: Immortal Hope by Claire Ashgrove
Immortal Hope by Claire Ashgrove (The Curse of the Templars Book 1) Paranormal Romance January 3, 2012 Tor Romance Reviewed by Helyce Favorite Quote: “Aye, I want you. I want to sink so deep inside you I forget all reason. I want to hear you cry my name as you come, so loudly every man within this temple hears. Make no mistake about it, damsel, this want of you plagues me so I despise myself.” Immortal Hope is the first in a new series revolving around the Knights Templar. I was Continue Reading
Review: The Duchess Diaries by Jillian Hunter
The Duchess Diaries by Jillian Hunter (The Bridal Pleasures #3) Historical Romance February 7, 2012 Signet Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “I hope to sleep with you soon. In my experience sex is an excellent prelude to an association.” Gideon, Duke of Wynfield, is on his way to sign an agreement with a new mistress. First though, he stops at a party held by a dear friend where events lead him to be not only without a mistress, but in possession of a diary written by a woman he Continue Reading
Review: Time Out by Jill Shalvis
Time Out by Jill Shalvis Contemporary Romance February 21, 2012 Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi In high school, Rainey had a crush on Mark who was a few years older than she was. So much of a crush that one night she decided to go to his place for a surprise strip tease. But to her surprise, when she walked in, Mark was busy with another woman. Embarrassed, Rainey fled and they each went their separate ways. Now, Mark is the head coach of NHL team The Mammoths, while Rainey spends her Continue Reading