Crimson Wind (Horngate Witches #2) by Diana Pharaoh Francis Urban Fantasy December 28, 2010 Paperback Pocket Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I swear I will fucking kill her this time.” Bound to a witch who lied, betrayed, and tortured her into becoming the ultimate weapon, Max lives for the day she can finally exact revenge. But revenge will have to wait. Horngate and the world is under the threat of annihilation. The Guardians who control all the magic are tired of humans Continue Reading
Interview with Colleen Gleason and Giveaway
Hi Colleen! So happy to have you here at Smexy today! Tell the Smexy readers a little about yourself. Hey Smexy! Thanks for having me; glad to be here. (Side note: not too long ago, I told my dh, MusicMan, that he was awfully smexy. Had to explain to him what that meant. Now he goes around using that word to describe himself all the time! LOL.) LOLOL, I love it! Let’s see…about me. Well, I am lucky enough to be able to write full-time. I write both historical vampires and also dystopian Continue Reading
Review: The Vampire Voss by Colleen Gleason
The Vampire Voss by Colleen Gleason (Regency Draculia #1) Paranormal Romance March 22, 2011 Paperback Mira Reviewed by Mandi Known to most as Viscount Dewhurst, Voss Arden, is a 148 year old vampire who loves to be immortal. Voss, along with his other vampire brethren were not born into this lifestyle. Lucifer came to them individually in a dream, leaving his Mark on them, and when they awoke, they were vampire. They have found others throughout their life, and have Continue Reading
Review: Bound Forever by Ava March
Bound Forever by Ava March (Bound #3) Historical M/M Romance March 8, 2011 E-Book Loose ID Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Love you too.” Oliver’s mouth barely moved, the words a mere thin, raspy whisper, but Vincent heard them nonetheless. Blurb: Lord Oliver Marsden’s life is perfect...well almost perfect. His bookshop is doing well, his bank account isn’t empty, and his nights are filled with a deliciously dominant man…who tends to be a bit too domineering outside of the Continue Reading
Monday’s Lunch Break
So what’s up with Goodreads lately? I love Goodreads – I always go there first before buying a book. I have found some wonderful reviewers there that have amazing insight into the books I read. But lately, Goodreads has been popping up in a more negative light. The first time it left a bad taste in my mouth was a few months ago when some people started making fun of an author’s appearance. I think the Goodreads staff made them take down the picture, but the thread itself was horrid and Continue Reading
Review: Under Wraps by Hannah Jayne
Under Wraps (Underworld Detection Agency #1) by Hannah Jayne Urban Fantasy March 1, 2011 Paperback Kensington Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Anyone under three feet tall gives me the creeps; including my kids.“ Sophie Lawson is an “executive assistant” for the head of the UAD-Underworld Detection Agency. Considered a “norm” or “breather” in this all supernatural word, Sophie’s claim to fame is that she is a null. Meaning nothing magical works on her or against her. So Sophie Continue Reading
Molly Harper Winners
The winners of How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf and The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper are: NikkiBrandyBerry Angiegirl Congrats! Winners have been contacted :) Thanks to Simon & Schuster for hosting the contest! Continue Reading
Guest Review: Hidden Away by Maya Banks
Hidden Away by Maya Banks (KGI #3) Romantic Suspense March 1, 2011 Paperback Berkley Julie from Yummy Men and Kick Ass Chicks is going three for three! Back again to review the third book in Maya Banks’ KGI series. Julie – take it away. Favorite Quote: “He made her stupid. Completely and utterly stupid.” Hidden Away is the third book in Maya Banks’ KGI series. This is Garrett’s book. In the first book, I loved Garrett. He was a total badass with a soft and sweet side. He was Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–March 18th
10. My Week – It as been a good week. I ate bangers and mash last night in honor of St. Patrick’s day. Couldn’t find any green wine though. 9. I don’t know about you, but I am having a lot of fun this year with Dabwaha. For those who don’t know, this is like the March Madness Basketball tournament, but for books. It is too late to get your bracket in, but you can still vote and trash talk and campaign on Twitter (which is my favorite thing!) I have a column set up so I can see all the Continue Reading
Review: Blackout by Rob Thurman
Blackout (Cal Leandros # 6) by Rob Thurman Urban Fantasy March 1, 2011 Paperback Roc Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Leandros...Niko, you might want to take a closer look at that picture and buy a cattle prod for when I’m all the way back because that guy is not happy and that guy is not right.” When Caliban (Cal) Leandros wakes up on a beach surrounded by dead monsters he knows a killer has been here. That doesn’t bother him. The fact he could be the killer doesn’t bother him. Continue Reading