I talk a lot on Twitter with Nicole (who also blogs at The Book Pushers) about books. After a little pushing (me pushy? No way.) she tried the m/m romance genre...and she has found some great books. We wanted to do a post exploring just what it is that draws us so emotionally to certain characters in this genre. Mandi: First of all Nicole, we know you tweet and blog. Give us a little more background about yourself. Nicole: Oh dear, I’m not very interesting... Let’s see - I’ve been married Continue Reading
Review: Demon Crossings by Eleri Stone
Demon Crossings by Eleri Stone Paranormal Romance E book January 2, 2012 Carina Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Not a god at all, only a man. “ Grace is a private investigator who’s specialty is missing children. She has a very special gift that allows her to “see” the child and zero in on their location. Her boss doesn’t ask a lot of questions and that suits Grace just fine. When her boss hands her an assignment, she knows within minutes where the child is. Grace heads Continue Reading
Review: Reign Fall by Michelle Rowen
Reign Fall (Demon Princess #3) by Michelle Rowen YA Paranormal E book January 1, 2012 Self-Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Oh, go point that thing somewhere else, you idiot!” In Reign Check, the second book, Nikki took a field trip to Hell and almost dies...only to be saved by her crush, Michael. Reign Fall picks up three weeks later. Nikki hasn’t seen Michael in all that time so when she is summoned to her father’s castle, she prepares to give him an earful. Continue Reading
Stop SOPA/PIPA
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