The Poisoned House by Michael Ford Paranormal YA Paperback August 2, 2010 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Our story begins with 14 year old orphan Abigail Tamper running for her life-trying to escape the cruel housekeeper and de facto ruler of Greave hall. Mr. Ford admirably transcribes the harsh winter landscape of London and the impersonal way in which Abigail (Abi) is returned to the hall. Abi’s mother is dead and she has no known relatives. She is a servant at Greaves Hall and the Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–August 5th
10. It’s August! School starts this month. Not until the 30th but hey, who’s counting? ME. It’s hot, humid and I’ve eaten one too many of my mother’s salted caramel cupcakes (which are OMG amazing and I need to get the recipe from her and share it with you). 9. Okay folks, take a deep breath. Let’s all hold hands and gather around. The news: Ilona Andrews announced on their blog yesterday that there will not be another Kate Daniels book until 2013. Let’s have a collective SNIFFLE. Kate Continue Reading
Review: Downpour by Kat Richardson
Downpour (Greywalker #6) By Kat Richardson Urban Fantasy Paperback August 2, 2011 Roc Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I have a habit of dying.” As with any good series, we have a certain book that is the turning point and shows us the direction the series will take. Labyrinth (book 5) was the turning point of this series. Harper showed her friends and enemies just how powerful she is and it was a bittersweet moment. She fought and won but senses her friends are now more Continue Reading
Guest Author Cari Quinn and Giveaway
What's your favorite movie kiss? 80's edition Thanks to Mandi for allowing me to guest blog today! As an erotic romance writer, sometimes I need a little inspiration. Music helps a lot. Certain melodies and lyrics match up well with the story I'm trying to tell and help me get the words on the page. Other times I need something more visual. I'll admit, I don't watch a lot of movies so the ones I love most tend to be ones from the 70's and 80's, back when I watched them more often. Plus Continue Reading
Southern Arcana Read Along: Crossroads Giveaway!
It’s time for Fiction Vixen, The Book Pushers, and Smexy to each giveaway TEN E-Books (30 in total) of Crossroads by Moira Rogers, book two in their Southern Arcana series. The discussion for Crossroads will take place on August 17th. For the schedule and more information, go HERE. And remember, you still have time to participate in the Crux chat, going on HERE. To enter the Crossroads giveaway, just leave a comment. Contest open to everyone through Continue Reading
Review: Rising, Freestyle by Vivian Arend
Rising, Freestyle by Vivian Arend (Xtreme Adventures #2) July 5, 2011 Erotic Romance E-book Samhain Reviewed by Helyce Rising, Freestyle is the story of Melanie Dixon and her struggle to take back her life and regain confidence in herself after a horrible rock climbing accident. When we meet Melanie it’s been about three years since her accident. She’s physically recovered from the injuries she sustained in her fall, but emotionally she still has a long way to go. She wants to Continue Reading
Southern Arcana Read Along: Crux Chat and Giveaway
Welcome to the Crux chat! Are we ready to dive into the Southern Arcana world? Let’s get to it. The Main Characters: Jackson Holt: “Just because I use magic doesn’t mean I’m a weenie.” Well hello there, Jackson Holt. A southern gentleman who loves to call people “darlin” but don’t let that fool you. He is a very accomplished sorcerer who is not afraid to take danger head on. Living in New Orleans, he owns a private investigation firm with his good friend, and shifter Alec. He loves to give Continue Reading
Review: A Midnight Dance by Lila DiPasqua
A Midnight Dance by Lila DiPasqua (Fiery Tales #3) Historical Romance August 2, 2011 Trade Paperback Berkley Trade Reviewed by Mandi This is the first full length book by Lila DiPasqua, although it follows her previous short stories with a twist on erotic fairytales. In A Midnight Dance, we get a version of Cinderella. Sabine Laurent was once a wealthy young adult. Her father owned a very respectable theater in Paris that catered to the elite. Sabine and her twin sister Isabelle Continue Reading
Release Day Giveaway: A Little Death by Scarlett Parrish
Seeing dead people is all very well...unless one of them wants to kill you. To Mallory Sharpe, vampires are a fact of life. They exist, walk the streets, and for the most part mind their own business. As a second-year university student, she doesn’t pay the undead much attention until she meets Jonathan Cutler. He has needs, and blood is only one. The other, Mallory is more than willing to help him with. After all, he has but one rule: to never spend more than one night with a woman. He won’t Continue Reading
Review: The Many Sins of Lord Cameron by Jennifer Ashley
The Many Sins of Lord Cameron by Jennifer Ashley (Highland Pleasures #3) Historical Romance August 2, 2011 Paperback Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Six years ago, Lord Cameron Mackenzie found Ainsley Douglas rooting around his bedroom. Before she left, she was seduced and had secretly taken a necklace which she thought belonged to another woman. Later, Cameron was angry she took the necklace, but more angry that she stopped the seduction. Feeling she would betray her elderly husband, Continue Reading