Stay by Deb Caletti YA April 5, 2011 Hardcover Simon Pulse Reviewed by Tori BLURB: Clara’s relationship with Christian is intense from the start, and like nothing she’s ever experienced before. But what starts as devotion quickly becomes obsession, and it’s almost too late before Clara realizes how far gone Christian is—and what he’s willing to do to make her stay. Now Clara has left the city—and Christian—behind. No one back home has any idea where she is, but she still Continue Reading
Review: Twilight’s Dawn by Anne Bishop
Twilight’s Dawn by Anne Bishop (The Black Jewels #9) March 1, 2011 Fantasy Hardcover Roc Reviewed by Tori Blurb: Anne Bishop's Black Jewel novels have enthralled readers and critics alike with their mixture of fantasy, intrigue, and romance. Now in Twilight's Dawn, Bishop returns to the Blood realm with four all-new captivating novellas that provide us with satisfying conclusions to some of her most beloved characters. -THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SOME SPOILERS- Twilight’s Dawn is a Continue Reading
Feature: Enclave by Ann Aguirre
I’m a big fan of Ann Aguirre’s work - both her Sirantha Jax series and the Skin series under her pen name Ava Gray. Today Ann Aguirre breaks into the YA world with her new release, Enclave. (Book one of her new Razorland series.) This book looks pretty awesome and I look forward to reading it! The Blurb: In Deuce’s world, people earn the right to a name only if they survive their first fifteen years. By that point, each unnamed ‘brat’ has trained into one of three Continue Reading
Feature and Giveaway: Pacific Passion Series by Vivian Arend
Stormchild May 4, 2010 As the new traveling doctor for the Pacific Inside Passage settlements, Matthew Jentry balances dual roles for his water-shifter people-caring for their health as a human-trained physician, and for their spiritual needs as a shaman. Distractions of the female kind are not on his agenda, but his magical bloodline makes him a target for every marriage-minded woman within range. There's something about the mysterious Laurin Marshall, though, that he finds far too Continue Reading
Review: Meant For Each Other by D.H. Starr
Meant For Each Other by D.H. Starr M/M Romance November 15, 2010 E-Book Ai Press Reviewed by Mandi (Blurb) Craig Harper and Jeremy Finn were best friends growing up. They attended the same school, spent all of their time together, and hung out with the same group of people. It wasn't until the day before Jeremy and his family moved across the country that they discovered their attraction to one another. Fifteen years later, they reunite by chance in New York City. Both are in Continue Reading
The Darkest Secret and Take My Books Contest Winners!
The winners of the "Take my Books" contest are: Set #1 - Two Readers Review Set #2 - Paula Set #3 - Virginia C. Set #4 - D.L The two winners of The Darkest Secret by Gena Showalter are: Chelsea B. Cherie Marks Congrats to all the winners! Emails have been sent! Continue Reading
Review: Sweet Possession by Maya Banks
Sweet Possession by Maya Banks (Sweet #5) Contemporary Romance April 5, 2011 Trade Paperback Berkley Trade Reviewed by Mandi She’s a singer who lives for the spotlight—and can’t resist her adoring fans… Outrageous and out-of-control, Lyric Jones is a spoiled pop star who lives hard and fast, always outrunning her past and the nightmares that haunt her. She’s used to getting what she wants—groupies included—because she can’t stand to be alone. So in bed, it’s the more the Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–April 8th
10. My Week – I’ve made a week as a 33 year old. I’m pretty sure I have excessive eye wrinkles and gray hair now. To make myself feel more youthful I bought tickets to see the Scissor Sisters this June with three girlfriends. Woo to the Hoo!!! I love Jake Shears and Babydaddy something fierce. 9. I am officially going to the Lori Foster Reader and Author Get Together! Taking place in Cincinnati in early June. Some of my favorite authors will be there – Nalini Singh, Shiloh Walker, Continue Reading
Review: The Chase by Erin McCarthy
The Chase by Erin McCarthy (Fast Track #4) Contemporary Romance April 5, 2011 Paperback Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “I’m going to make your car my bitch,” he told her, shooting a grin her way. The hell he was. Blurb: Kendall Holbrook is determined to make it to the top, even with the challenge of being a woman on the male-dominated racing circuit. She doesn’t have time for romance- especially not with racing rival Evan Monroe, the man who nearly crushed her dreams Continue Reading
Take My Books!
I have a couple sets of April releases that are begging for a good home. Here we go: SET #1 Dark Enchantment by Anya Bast Vampire Dragon by Annette Blair Red Mortal by Deidre Knight Navarro’s Promise by Lora Leigh SET #2 Vowed in Shadows by Jessa Slade Deadly Dreams by Kylie Brant Shady Lady by Ann Aguirre Deadworld by J.N. Duncan SET #3 Taken by the Prince by Christina Dodd The Bargain by Mary Jo Putney The School for Brides by Cheryl Ann Continue Reading