Recently there has been much talk in the land of blogs and Twitter about the “YA Mafia” and whether aspiring authors should post negative reviews and lots of talk about being nice. I believe much of it started with Becca Fitzpatrick’s article, or at least this is when I started to take notice. Since then, other bloggers have spoke up. Dear Author, Babbling About Books and More, The Book Pushers. Read the links for a full understanding but the gist of it is that some authors have noted that maybe Continue Reading
Review: Wilder’s Mate by Moira Rogers
Wilder’s Mate (Bloodhounds #1) by Moira Rogers Steampunk March 8, 2011 E-Book Samhain Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I like my women enthusiastic.” “It’s a wonder you can find any, unless you take care not to speak first.” Satira needs someone to assist her in rescuing her mentor, Nathanial. What she gets is Wilder. A devastatingly sexy bloodhound created by the Guild to hunt and destroy vampires. As Satira and Wilder make their way to Deadtown, the attraction between them Continue Reading
Winners!
The winner of Outlander by Diana Gabaldon is: Trish The winner of Author’s Cut Special Edition Dark Prince is: StacieDM Congrats! Emails have been sent. Continue Reading
Review: Truth About Vampires by Theresa Meyers
The Truth About Vampires Paranormal Romance March 1, 2011 Paperback Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi Kristin Reed is a reporter for the Pacific New Tribune and is desperate for a big story soon, or she will be out of a job. There have been a string of murders recently, dubbed the “Bloodless Murders,” and she feels if she can get to the bottom of these crimes, this might save her job. Her investigation leads her to the club, Sojurn which is a darker club known to be a fun place to Continue Reading
Review: The Tourist by Clare London
The Tourist by Clare London Paranormal M/M February 28, 2011 Ebook Carina Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I spent my days cruising men for fun, for desire...not so much for love.” Ace is ghost. He prefers to call himself a Tourist. Ace likes to “visit” people; experiencing their emotions and sexual escapades for his own personal entertainment. He can’t make them do anything they don’t want to , but he can help them push their own personal boundaries. Ace is currently Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–March 4th
10. My Week – It’s March! Woo and Hoo!! Spring is near. Three of the Four people in my house have birthday’s this month. And Lover Unleashed comes out! March will be a good month indeed. 9. As I was browsing through Kresley Cole’s site I noticed you can now sign up for text alerts from her. Since I am attached to my baby precious phone, I love this idea! Go HERE to sign up. 8. I love it that people know I am obsessed with bearded men and send me emails and tweets to fuel by Continue Reading
Review: Never Again by Michele Bardsley
Never Again by Michele Bardsley (Wizards of Nevermore #1) Paranormal Romance March 1, 2011 Paperback Signet Reviewed by Mandi Lucinda Rackmore is desperate for help which is the only reason she finds herself standing on her ex-brother in-law’s porch begging for his protection. Lucinda is on the run from her lover, Bernard Franco who has bound her powers and has outcast and cursed her. She can’t think of a single other person to help her than Gray Calhoun. But Gray was betrayed by Continue Reading
Review: Written in Blood by Elaina Lee
Written in Blood by Elaina Lee Romantic Suspense December 20, 2010 E-Book Noble Romance Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “We are in a shitload of trouble, Alek Trevian.” Lyndi whispered, inching her body closer to his mouth. “That Lyndi Crisdean, is a sorry understatement.” Lyndi Crisdean is a successful defense attorney. Although she works with her ex-husband, she is able to stay semi-civil with him and it hasn’t hindered her career. She has recently been handed a very tough Continue Reading
Giveaway: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
Claire Randall is leading a double life. She has a husband in one century, and a lover in another... In 1945, Claire Randall, a former combat nurse, is back from the war and reunited with her husband on a second honeymoon--when she innocently touches a boulder in one of the ancient stone circles that dot the British Isles. Suddenly she is a Sassenach—an "outlander"—in a Scotland torn by war and raiding border clans in the year of our Lord...1743. Hurled back in time by forces she Continue Reading
Review: Accidentally Catty by Dakota Cassidy
Accidentally Catty (Accidental Friends #5) by Dakota Cassidy Paranormal Romance March 1, 2011 Trade Paperback, 368 Pages Berkley Trade Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Your a mean one, Miss Grinch.” ”I’m a practical one. We just had amazing sex. Yippee. Now let’s go eat.” Katie Woods flees to the backwoods of upper New York state after a nasty divorce almost ruins her veterinary career. As far as exciting hot spots go-this town is a yawn. But when a 200 lb cougar shows up on Continue Reading