Shameless by Karen Robards (Banning Sisters #3) Historical Romance February 15, 2011 Paperback, 359 Pages Gallery Reviewed by Mandi Lady Elizabeth, or Beth can’t quite make it down the aisle. She has had numerous engagements and has broken them all. Her reputation with the ton is hanging on by a thread. Beth is going to have much more worries than just her reputation though. By chance she meets Neil Severin, who sneaks into her family’s house to kill her brother in-law, The Duke Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–February 25
10. My Week – It’s been quiet – Yay! It snowed *flips mother nature the bird* but otherwise, and uneventful week. 9. The virtual signing is now open for Lover Unleashed. Go HERE to buy your copy (will be shipped on release date of 3/29) The signing closes on 3/24. 8. I found Peeps chapstick in the dollar aisle of Target. This excites me greatly. I went with the strawberry marshmallow cream, but they also had a blue cotton candy. 6. Continue Reading
Guest Review: A Lot Like Love by Julie James
A Lot Like Love by Julie James Contemporary Romance March 1, 2011 Paperback, 304 Pages Berkley I am so happy to have Nicole from Books, According to Nicole at Smexy today! I love her blog and she is tons of fun to tweet with. Nicole, take it away. Favorite Quote: Time for Wine Tasting 101. “So here’s how this works. When tasting a wine, as opposed to casual drinking, there are four basic steps you need to remember: sight, smell, taste, then spit or swallow.” Nick paused at that Continue Reading
Review: Darkness Becomes Her by Kelly Keaton
Darkness Becomes Her (Gods & Monsters #1) by Kelly Keaton YA Paranormal February 22, 2011 Hardcover, 288 Pages Simon Pulse Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I want vengeance.” Ari has always felt alone and different; be it her strange colored eyes or her long silver hair that cannot be be cut or changed. When she sets out to find out about her birth mother, she discovers a whole new world filled with vampires, a vengeful goddesses, and a prophesy that changes her life Continue Reading
Guest Author Christina Phillips
Thank you, Mandi, for having me back at Smexy books today to chat about my new release from Berkley Heat, Captive. I’m very happy to be here! I write hot historical romances set during the first century AD, with sexy warrior heroes and magical Druid heroines. In the world of Forbidden, my Druids worship the goddess culture and magic is interwoven into their everyday lives. But with the invasion of the Romans their entire way of life is in danger of vanishing forever. Trained in sensuality, a Continue Reading
Where The Heart Is by Elizabeth Silver and Jenny Urban
Where the Heart is by Elizabeth Silver and Jenny Urban M/M/M Erotic E-Book November 2010 Loose ID Reviewed by Mandi Steve, Chris and Jason have been best friends for twenty years. All gay, they have never initiated a physical relationship between them all this time. But, they secretly each have feelings for the other two. However, not wanting to upset the balance of the friendship, they each push their feelings away. Many years ago when Jason’s parents passed away, the trio Continue Reading
Wednesday’s Lunch Break
Today I am over at the DIK blog talking about which books I would bring with me to a deserted island. Yesterday I talked about the heroes that will accompany me. Come stop by and tell me your picks! Continue Reading
Review: River Marked by Patricia Briggs
River Marked by Patricia Briggs (Mercedes Thompson #6) Urban Fantasy March 1, 2011 Hardcover, 352 Pages Orbit Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: Adam didn’t approve of Walmart. Note: This is a spoiler-free review! I had not read any blurbs or spoilers for this book before I started it and let me tell you how surprised I was at the first few chapters in this one. Yes, it tells the big surprise on the inside of the jacket cover – but since I am posting this review before Continue Reading
Review: On The Hunt Anthology
On The Hunt by Gena Showalter, Shannon K. Butcher, Jessica Andersen, and Deidre Knight Paranormal Romance February 1, 2011 Paperback, 448 Pages Signet Reviewed by Tori On The Hunt is a four story anthology written by some of the best Paranormal Romance authors in the business. Each story is a steamy romance wrapped in a strong cocoon of magic and fantasy. All of these are stand alone and do not require you to read previous books by these authors to understand. “Every Night” Continue Reading
Tuesday’s Lunch Break
The Shamrock Is Back Woooooooohooooooooooo the Shamrock is back. My all time favorite milkshake is back for a limited time at McDonalds. The Shamrock Shake, a green, mint-flavored milkshake, is a seasonal dessert sold at McDonald's during March to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.The Shamrock was first introduced in 1970. <--- The year I was born. A coincidence? I think not. I don’t believe it (and I should have) but there is an actual website devoted to Shamrock Continue Reading