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
Guest Review: Treachery In Death by J.D. Robb
Treachery In Death by J.D. Robb (In Death #32) Futuristic Romantic Suspense February 22, 2011 Hardcover, 384 Pages Putnam Adult I’m happy to have the Roarke lover, Claire from Ramblings of a Book Bitch back to guest review the next J.D. Robb book! Claire, take it away. Favourite Quote: "You can take me home and fix me up. Because at the end of the day, you're what does. You're what fixes me up" Treachery In Death by JD Robb is book thirty two and sees Eve tackle not an Continue Reading
Kresley Cole Winners
The winners of Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole are: Wenj Stephanie Congrats! Emails have been sent. Thanks to all who entered :) Continue Reading
Review: Angelfire by Courtney Allison Moulton
Angelfire (Angelfire, #1) by Courtney Allison Moulton Paranormal YA February 15, 2011 Hardcover, 464 Pages Katherine Tegen Books Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I guess true love does make you blind.” “No...true love doesn’t make you blind. It paralyzes you until you can’t breathe or run away from it.” Ellie is your average teenager; hanging with her friends, despairing about school, and waiting for her 17th birthday to arrive. But when the monsters in Ellie’s nightmares Continue Reading