The Soul Mirror (Collegia Magica #2) by Carol Berg January 4, 2011 Fantasy Paperback, 528 Pages Roc Trade Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I don’t despise you. I don’t pity you....I know you. I see you.” Anne de Vernase rejoices in that she has no magic. A devoted woman of science, magic has obliterated her family. It has driven her mother mad, condemned her father to death, imprisoned her brother, and killed her younger sister. When Portier de Savin-Duplais, the King’s royal Continue Reading
Review: Wrapped Around Your Finger by Fallon Blake
Wrapped Around your Finger by Fallon Blake November 19, 2010 Erotic BDSM E-Book Ellora’s Cave Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “And if you touch me with that chopstick again, I’m going to shove it up your ass. Sideways.” Indigo Hartley is a plus-size model for Exquisite Flesh, a fetish modeling agency. It pays the bills – especially her culinary tuition, which is her true dream. When she gets asked to be a last minute replacement as a centerpiece in a sushi restaurant, it Continue Reading
Review: Mercy Blade by Faith Hunter
Mercy Blade (Jane Yellowrock #3) by Faith Hunter Urban Fantasy January 4, 2011 Paperback, 336 Pages Roc Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: ”Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.” “But not this time God. You had your chance.” Jane Yellowrock, rogue vampire hunter and employee to Leo Pellissier, Blood Master of the City, finds herself caught in the crossfire when were-animals decide to announce their presence to the mortal world. When Jane is attacked by 5 were-wolves Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–January 28th
10. My week was filled with snow..we got about a foot. School has been closed for three days. We have built snow forts, snowmen, and have gone sledding. My kids have never slept so well at night! We also spent a night with no power – which meant no heat or water. Have I mentioned I’m ready for spring? Because I AM!!! 9. Cover Alert! Wilder’s Mate by Moira Rogers. This is the first in their steampunk Bloodhounds series. This cover is pretty awesome. Tori will have her review next Continue Reading
Review: The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa
The Iron Queen (Iron Fey #3) by Julie Kagawa YA Fantasy January 25, 2011 Paperback, 358 Pages Harlequin Teen Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Do what you must. I’ll be here whatever you decide. If it takes one year or a thousand, I will keep you safe.” Fairy tales are often told of the beautiful and benevolent fae bestowing gifts of wonder and delight to unsuspecting humans. But Meghan Chase knows better. She sees the real fae and has lived in their cruel world. Being half human Continue Reading
Promo: All The Queen’s Players by Jane Feather
Title: All the Queen’s Players Author: Jane Feather ISBN: 9781451613025 On Sale Now! Price: $7.99 Description At Queen Elizabeth's palace, intrigue abounds. And when a naive girl with a gift for keen observation enters the court, she can hardly imagine the role she will play in bringing England—indeed, the whole of Europe—to the brink of war. Nor can she foresee her own journey to the brink of ecstasy and beyond. . . . When she becomes a junior lady of Queen Elizabeth's bedchamber, Continue Reading
Guest Author Nico Rosso and Giveaway
Author Nico Rosso is visiting Smexy today and talking dirty! Take it away Nico. Valentine’s Day is just a couple of weeks away and it’s time to try something a little different. A good meal can be very erotic. Scented candles are nice and the sound of sensuous music can do something to the body. Let’s go a little further. Let’s talk dirty. In those radio call-in shows and on TV and in self-help books, they often talk about communicating in the bedroom. Open things up, they say. Express your Continue Reading
Review: Taken to the Limit by Nico Rosso
Taken to the Limit by Nico Rosso Sci-Fi Romance November 22, 2010 E-Book, Novella Liquid Silver Books Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: He took a step away from her and she stood strong, armed. “Hot,” he growled. “Turn it loose.” Dr. Korina Atonakis likes to plan. Being an E.R. doctor, she has gone through every scenario possible so she is always ready for what comes through the door. But something is about to enter her E.R. that is going to throw her off balance. Morrow is a Continue Reading
Winners!
Two sets of winners to announce today: The winner of Shadowfever is: Stacey (comment #72) The winners of My Immortal Assassin are: Stephanie Amy Jolene Allcock Congrats! Emails have been sent. Continue Reading
Guest Author: Regan Hastings
Who Regan Hastings Is Not Although VISIONS OF MAGIC is the first book by Regan Hastings, it’s far from the author’s first book. Under another name, her contemporary romance novels number in the double digits, and she has been nominated six times for the prestigious RITA award from the Romance Writers of America. Her romance novels have appeared many times on the USA TODAY bestsellers list. She’s holding a contest for readers to guess her true identity for a chance to win a Federal Bureau of Continue Reading