Baby It’s Cold Outside (Alaskan Nights #1) by Addison Fox Contemporary Romance November 1, 2011 Signet Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I want to start each new year with a kiss and I want to spend each and everyday of each and every one of those years kissing the man I love.“ New York socialite Sloan McKinley is tired of her mother’s constant attempts to marry her off so when her best friend, Grier, calls her from Alaska, Sloan decides that a change of scenery is just what she Continue Reading
Review: Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis
Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis (Lucky Harbor #3) Contemporary Romance November 22, 2011 Forever Reviewed by Mandi The Lucky Harbor series has become one of my favorite contemporary series, and Head Over Heels didn't disappoint. Over the past year, Chloe has moved to the small northern town of Lucky Harbor, has come to know her two half-sisters Tara and Maddie, and together, they have renovated and opened their own bed and breakfast. While Chloe helps out with all the chores Continue Reading
Review: To Wed a Wild Lord by Sabrina Jeffries
To Wed a Wild Lord by Sabrina Jeffries (Hellions of Halstead Hall #4) November 22, 2011 Historical Romance Pocket Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “If that’s what you’re like when you’re a scoundrel,” she said lightly, “then thank God for scoundrels” He looked startled. Then he flashed her the grin that always made her quiver. “Enjoyed that, did you?” Under his grandmother’s ultimatum Lord Gabriel Sharpe must marry, and soon. He is the fourth of his siblings to marry, and Continue Reading
Review: Voodoo Dues by Stephany Simmons
Voodoo Dues (Lian & Figg #1) by Stephany Simmons Urban Fantasy July 29, 2011 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Stephany Simmons’s Voodoo Dues is a short novella that starts with a bang and speeds along at a fast pace until the very last page. Figg is a laid back, no nonsense bartender who enjoys life, not taking much seriously. Her straight laced boss, Lian, is an enigma to her as he doesn’t seem to encourage customers or business. When a local voodoo queen comes to him for help, Continue Reading
Review and Giveaway: Immortal Rider by Larissa Ione
Immortal Rider (Lords of Deliverance #2) by Larissa Ione Paranormal Romance November 22, 2011 Grand Central Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Hellooo. I’m a Horseman of the Apocalypse, and I’m betrothed to the most infamous, most powerful demon in existence. I couldn’t draw more attention to myself if I wore Lady Gaga’s meat dress to a PETA convention. “ Limos has problems. One of the four Horseman of the Apocalypse, she was born and raised as a demon princess in hell. Continue Reading
Review: Sex, Lies and Mistletoe by Tawny Weber
Sex, Lies, and Mistletoe by Tawny Weber (Undercover Operatives #1) November 15, 2011 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “What are the chances that sex with Caleb Black will be as good as Baryshnikov, Stonehenge, and the amazing Johnny Depp all rolled into one experience?” “I think the chances are pretty damn good.” Pandora sank her head into the char’s pillowed back and sighed. She thought so, too. Pandora Easton is without a job, boyfriend, or any Continue Reading
AAD Spotlight: Eliza Gayle and Giveaway
Our Authors After Dark Spotlights continue with Eliza Gayle. After serving in the Marine Corps, getting married and having kids, Eliza Gayle read an erotic book and found her passion. With more than 20 books out she writes both paranormal and contemporary erotic stories. She also loves chocolate and music from the 80’s (Mandi gives a *fist pump*) and you can find out more fun tidbits about her here Inspired from her stories, she also has some recipes listed on her website – Southern Whiskey Continue Reading
Winner!
The winner of a book by Melissa Schroeder from the AAD Spotlight is: Susan W Congrats! Continue Reading
Review: Lone Wolf by Elinor Carson
Lone Wolf by Elinor Carson 2011 E-Book, Novella Cobblestone Press Reviewed by Mandi Jordanna Brown has made a life for herself, running a small coffee shop in the town of Rocky Mount. When she was younger, she watched as humans hunted her werewolf family, and made the decision to run, rather than to fight those with the guns. She has spent years working on controlling her werewolf instincts and to live more as a human. All has been quiet in her town until now. There are rampant Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–November 18th
10. Is Thanksgiving really next week? o_O. Which means the week after that is our Breakfast with Santa and trip to the tree farm. *sweats* Must get into holiday mode! Maybe if I dress my pug like the one above, we can get into the Christmas spirit. Also, why is it so easy to make pugs look like idiots? LOLOLOL. 9. The blog, All Things Urban Fantasy (which has a fab new design by the way) is hosting its annual, Cover Art Awards. You can nominate covers from a vareity of different Continue Reading