Simple GIfts by LB Gregg (Cornwall Novellas #2) Contemporary M/M Romance E-Book November 25, 2011 Musa Publishing Reviewed by Mandi Jason Ferris is a very private person, so when his best friend, Sunny drags him to her parent’s house for a Christmas party, he feels very uncomfortable. But that is just the beginning. When he gets to the party, he finds out Sunny’s brother Lt. Robb Sharpe is home from overseas. Jason had a major crush on Robb in high school, where they even started Continue Reading
Review: The Hollows Insider by Kim Harrison
The Hollows Insider by Kim Harrison Urban Fantasy Hardback October 25, 2011 Harper Voyager Reviewed by Tori In the Hollows, the supernatural Inderlanders rule, and humanity must abide by their conventions, or else. To survive among vampires, witches, Weres, gargoyles, trolls, fairies, and banshees—to say nothing of demons—humanity needs a guide. And now, written by Kim Harrison herself, here is an insider’s look at the supernatural world of the Hollows, from an overarching new Continue Reading
AAD Author Spotlight: Mari Freeman and Giveaway
Today, we are happy to be featuring Mari Freeman on our blog. I met Mari at Authors After Dark this previous year and she is a fun author to hang out with. Mari Freeman writes both contemporary and paranormal, although writing isn’t the first career she has tested out, including working in a morgue. ;) I’m looking forward to seeing her again in New Orleans next August! When asked -If you could pick one of your characters to go to New Orleans with you, who would you pick and what would you do? Continue Reading
Winners!
Two winners to announce today. The winner of Power Play by Eliza Gayle is: Elaing8 The winner of Immortal Rider by Larissa Ione is: Estella Congrats to both! Continue Reading
Review: My Third-World Girlfriend by R.J Silver
My Third World Girlfriend by R.L. Silver Humor, Romance October 4, 2011 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You smell like beer, look like stray dog. “ Gerry Lawson, our hero, is a slightly befuddled forty year old who can’t understand why his relationships eventually turn into UFC matches. When he overhears three older jaded men describing the perfect relationship, he can’t help but listen in. The key, explains these men, is that you need to lower your expectations. Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten-November 25th
Tori here. I’m doing this weeks top ten so take your finger OFF that the mouse, sit back, and enjoy. 10. Well, Thanksgiving has come and gone and I feel like a baby elephant. Probably weigh as much as one. :( We went to my in laws and ate like dieters at an all you eat chocolate buffet. It wasn’t pretty. Now it is time to drag out the Christmas decorations and get into the holiday spirit. 0_o 9. I decided to break my never breakable rule and do some Black Continue Reading
Review: Baby It’s Cold Outside by Addison Fox
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