Live Wire by Lora Leigh (Elite Ops #6) March 1, 2011 Romantic Suspense Paperback St. Martin’s Reviewed by Mandi Jordan Malone has spent what has felt like a lifetime in the Elite Ops. He has worked closely with his team, in particular Tehya Talamosi for the past six years. Tehya joined the Elite Ops due to her specialized communications skills. Ironically, her father, a white slaver is the enemy, having killed a good friend of Jordan’s and who tortured and killed Theya’s mother. Continue Reading
Wednesday’s Lunch Break
By Tori When Covers Go Bad I’ll admit I’m a cover ho. I see a pretty cover and I’m all over it like a unwatched plate of bacon. And vice versa. Ugly cover? I pass it by quick. But when the cover doesn’t match the storyline or misrepresents the characters, I get a little put out. Will I stop reading the story? Probably not. But some of the magic has faded for me. Exhibit A: Under Wraps by Hannah Jayne Now, when you look at this cover you see a bad arse Urban Fantasy chick ready to Continue Reading
Reviews and Giveaway: The Unidentified Redhead and The Redhead Revealed by Alice Clayton
The Unidentified Redhead (The Redhead Series #1) by Alice Clayton Contemporary Romance February 16, 2010 Paperback Omnific Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “He was luminous. He was angelic. He was mine. Whether he knew it or not, he was mine.” Grace Sheridan is a 33 year old woman who has come back to Los Angles for a second chance at becoming an actor. If she succeeds this will be her dream comes true. With her best friend Holly at her side she can’t fail. But Continue Reading
Review: Half Hearts by Sherri Desbois
Half Hearts by Sherri Desbois Erotic M/F/M Contemporary Romance January 10, 2011 E-Book Liquid Silver Books Reviewed Mandi Charlie is having fun flirting with a cowboy in a bar. Being a veterinary resident doesn’t leave her much time for fun. Not having family, and only her best friend Rae around, she feels like doing something wild. When the cowboy, Trevor hints that she should go home with him and meet up with his other cowboy friend for a night of fun, Charlie is freaked Continue Reading
Tuesday’s Lunch Break
I really enjoyed Ashley March’s debut book, Seducing the Duchess this past fall. When I heard her plans to host a March Madness I knew it would be a good time. In Ashley’s Words: Some people might think of March as the month for basketball tournaments and St. Patrick’s Day, but starting this year March will be known for a celebration of historical romance readers and writers. From Tuesday, March 1st through Thursday, March 31st, come interact with some of your favorite authors, meet new ones, Continue Reading
Review: American Vampire by Jennifer Armintrout
American Vampire by Jennifer Armintrout Paranormal Romance February 22, 2011 Paperback Mira Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I’m not going to let anyone hurt you.” “You threatened to kill me before.” “Yeah...that was before. It seems like there’s competition for the job now and I’m not one to follow a trend.” Graf just wanted to get to his sire’s annual 4th of July party but a wrong turn brings him to Penance, Ohio. A town literally stuck in time. Jessa, a town resident, Continue Reading
Guest Review: I Spy a Dark Obsession by Jo Davis
I Spy a Dark Obsession by Jo Davis (Shado Agency #3) Erotic Contemporary Romance March 1, 2011 Trade Paperback NAL Trade I’m happy to have Lynette from Lynette’s Two Cents back to Smexy for another guest review! Take it away Lynette: LYNETTE'S TWO CENTS: When Smexy asked me if I’d be willing to do a guest post, the premise for I SPY A DARK OBSESSION caught my eye. I was eager to dive in and read I SPY A DARK OBSESSION despite having not read the previous two books in the Continue Reading
Negative Reviews and Being Nice
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