By Tori. Watching the Grammy’s Sunday I was thrilled by Cee Lo and Gwyneth Paltrow’s collaboration on Forget You, but what really caught my eye was the stunning shoes Ms Paltrow was wearing. My fierce investigation skills (and magic 8 ball) has revealed to me the answer. Ms. Paltow was strutting her stuff in a pair of multi-colored Christian Louboutin Futura Booties, Retail $1095. Made of a suede and patent leather material and features a 6 inch white colored heel. FIERCE!!!! Continue Reading
Review: Pale Demon by Kim Harrison
Pale Demon (Rachel Morgan The Hollows #9) by Kim Harrison Urban Fantasy February 22, 2011 Hardcover, 448 Pages Harper Voyager Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “The world had turned its back on me. I should turn my back on it” Rachel Morgan has been officially shunned and accused of black magic. She has three days to get to get to California in order to appear before the Witches Convention to clear her name. If she is found guilty she either has to go to the ever after for good or Continue Reading
Review: Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis
Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis February 1, 2011 Contemporary Romance Paperback, 304 Pages Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Lilah Young who runs Sunshine Kennels in Sunshine, Idaho has a Jeep full of animals. A duck, some puppies and a pot bellied pig. She accidentally rear ends the truck in front of her because her hands are a bit full. Lilah is currently going to school to become a vet and is very low on funds. Her worthless Jeep won’t even start after the minor accident. The Continue Reading
Tuesday’s Lunch Break
So if you pay attention to ye old Smexy Books, you will notice we usually post a review in the morning and a review in the afternoon. Tori and I have decided to add a little feature called Lunch Break (at least for those on the east coast – other parts of the country and world may be eating a different meal ;) Anyway – it will be a short little post – maybe an opinion, book news, hot dude. Just something to break up the day. Tori and I will take turns during the week. So to kick things off: Continue Reading
Review: The Zero Dog War by Keith Melton
The Zero Dog War (Zero Dog Missions #1) by Keith Melton Urban Fantasy February 15, 2011 E-Book Samhain Reviewed by Tori and Mandi Tori’s Favorite Quote: “Jesus loves you. Everyone else thinks you’re an asshole.” Mandi’s Favorite Quote: “Rafe,” I said, “get some clothes on.” “What if my destined mate walks past? She won’t recognize me if I hide the wang.” Captain Andrea Walker is the fearless leader and frat mom of a hyperactive band of mercenaries named The Zero Dogs. A Continue Reading
Review: Xavier’s Way by Diana DeRicci
Xavier’s Way by Diana DeRicci M/M Romance December 14, 2010 E-Book Etopia Press Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Yes, Xavier. I think you’re gorgeous,” he replied, a husky whisper that melted Xavier to the floor. Xavier’s ex-fiance has screwed him over – big time. After falling in love with her at the office, he hired her as his in-house accountant at his Stratler Homes company. His ex siphoned off so much money, his company is now in financial ruin. Needing to build a case up against Continue Reading
Interview with Katie Reus and Giveaway
I’m happy to have Katie Reus visiting Smexy on this romantic day. :) I reviewed her book, Dangerous Secrets earlier in the day. Who is Katie Reus? Give us the low down. For the informal bio, I was born and raised in Florida and will probably always cling to my love of flip-flops no matter what time of year. I’m not one of those writers that always knew writing was for them. I only discovered it a few years ago but now I can’t imagine not writing. Very recently I plunged into it full time so Continue Reading
Review: Dangerous Secrets by Katie Reus
Dangerous Secrets by Katie Reus February 7, 2011 Romantic Suspense E-Book Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi Isabelle “Izzy” Ballantine has moved to Coconut Bay, Florida so she can live her own life. She is tired of her very wealthy father interfering in every aspect of her life. Bartending is not her dream job, but for now she is happy, and independent – or so she thinks. Unknown to Izzy, her father has hired ex-marine Adam Marcellus to not only keep an eye on Izzy’s Continue Reading
Scarlett Parrish Winner
The winner of a book by Scarlett Parrish is: Kimberly Sue Congrats! Big thanks to Scarlett for stopping by for a fun chat. Continue Reading
Review: Reveal Me by Cari Quinn
Reveal Me by Cari Quinn Erotic Contemporary January 19, 2011 Novella, E-Book Ellora’s Cave Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: At least she had some skills. She didn’t have a math degree like Kelly and she wasn’t a reporter on a secret assignment, but she knew how to take award-winning photos of glass dildos and give great head. Photographer Alana MacGregor has found herself dumped at the sex club Kink. She seems to always find herself with the bad boy, and being dumped or used is Continue Reading