Looking back in the month of May, these are the books Mandi and Tori liked best. Tori’s “must read” for May Spellcast by Barbara Ashford Paranormal Romance May 3, 2011 (review to come) Book Info Amazon, Goodreads Magic Slays (Kate Daniels #5) by Ilona Andrews Urban Fantasy May 31, 2011 Review Amazon, Goodreads Note: This is a rec from Mandi too! Big Bad Beast (Pride #6) by Shelly Laurenston Paranormal Romance May 1, 2011 Continue Reading
Review: Enclave by Ann Aguirre
Enclave (Razorland #1) by Ann Aguirre YA April 12, 2011 Hardcover Feiwell & Friends Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Girl15 was dead. Long live Deuce.” Set in a post apocalyptic world, this dystopian novel takes us on a tense and mesmerizing journey through the eyes of a 15 year old girl- Deuce. Deuce, formerly known as Girl15, was born during the second Holocaust. She has survived her first 15 years of life and has earned the right to be named and to hunt. Born and Continue Reading
Review: Dead by Morning by Beverly Barton
Dead By Morning (Dead by Trilogy #2/Griffin Powell #12) by Beverly Barton Romance Suspense May 1, 2011 Paperback Kensington Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: She walked out of the study, her head held high, her shoulders straight, and her heart breaking into a million pieces.” This was a hard book for me to review. I have always been a huge fan of Beverly Barton. I was deeply saddened to hear she had passed away. The Griffin Powell series has been a whirlwind of suspense, Continue Reading
Review: The Neon Graveyard by Vicki Pettersson
The Neon Graveyard (Signs of the Zodiac #6) by Vicki Pettersson Urban Fantasy May 31, 2011 Paperback Harper Voyager Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It’s time for me to draw my own damned line. I’m not running anymore. Not taking one step backward. Not giving one small inch. This time I’m doing the chasing. And God help anyone who gets in my way.” The Neon Graveyard is the 6th and final book in Ms. Pettersson’s Signs of the Zodiac series. An addicting noir Urban Fantasy blend Continue Reading
Kiss of Snow Winner
The winner of Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh is: lustyreader Congrats! Continue Reading
Review: Unlocked by Courtney Milan
Unlocked by Courtney Milan Historical Romance May 31, 2011 E-Book, Novella Self-Published Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “If I’m to list the things I want, I want to own your quiet possession,” he continued, “and drive the wariness from your eyes.” Do you remember when you were young and a kid would pick on you or tease you and your parents would say – oh, that’s just because deep down, he or she really likes you? This is Lady Elaine’s life – except she has to endure it as an Continue Reading
Take My Books Winners
The winners of the Take My Book contest are: Set #1 – Cheryl C. Set #2 – Cath C. Set #3 – Sarah (The Brazen Bookworm) Set #4 – Melissa All winners have been emailed. Thanks everyone! I have June books I’ll put up soon :) Continue Reading
Review: Lost Wages of Sin by Rosalie Stanton
Lost Wages of Sin by Rosalie Stanton (Sinners and Saints #1) Paranormal Romance April 11. 2011 E-Book, Novella Liquid Silver Books Reviewed by Mandi Ava is one of the Seven Deadly Sins – her and her six siblings report directly to Lucifer. Ava likes who she is – but then she met an Angel, Sebastian and fell in love. Or so she thought. Ready to give up everything for him, her Angel finds out who she really is and flees back up to Big J. Now Lucifer thinks she is a traitor and Ava Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–May 27th
10. My Week – My five year old graduates from preschool today. YAY for no more preschool checks. Boo for my kids getting so big! 9. The Lothaire cover has been revealed. What do we think? I don’t know. I LOVE Lothaire in the series and I’m dying for his book. But I don’t want to picture the above dude when I read about him. Sorry – just doesn’t work for me. But I will do dirty deeds to get my hands on a copy of Lothaire. Also – super excited that is the title of the book. Bring it Continue Reading
Interview with Nalini Singh and Giveaway
Hi Nalini and welcome to Smexy Books! For those who may not know much about you, give us a little background about yourself. I live in gorgeous New Zealand, and write the Psy/Changeling and Guild Hunter series for Berkley Sensation. I’m also addicted to chocolate and travel. For excerpts, behind-the-scenes info, and free short stories, check out my website: www.nalinisingh.com In your newest Psy-Changeling novel, Kiss Of Snow, you match a rather young Psy, Sienna who is 19, with a much Continue Reading