True Colors (True Trilogy #2) by Joyce Lamb Romantic Suspense January 4, 2011 Paperback, 384 Pages Berkley Reviewed by Tori Alex Trudeau coded DOA at the end of True Visions when she took a bullet meant for her sister Charlie Trudeau, but was brought back 3 times. She survived death but brought something back with her. Alex discovers she has the empathic ability that her sister Charlie has but with a twist. She not only experiences what has happened to others, she also mirrors Continue Reading
Winners!
The winner of A Brush of Darkness by Allison Pang is: Allison Congrats! The winner of The Kensei by Jon Merz is: deannalynnc Congrats! Emails have been sent. Thanks so much to all who entered! Continue Reading
Review: Nightshade by Michelle Rowen
Nightshade by Michelle Rowen (Nightshade #1) Urban Fantasy February 1, 2011 Paperback, 352 Pages Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Jillian Conrad had no idea that running out for coffee would change her life forever. On the way back up to her office, she is held hostage with a man holding a syringe. During the standoff between this scientist and a gunman, she gets injected with a serum – which turns out to be the last vial of a poison created to kill vampires. Jill is human – but the Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–February 4th
10. My week – there was lots of that white stuff out there this week. But apparently Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow. Yay Phil – I’m going to trust you on this one, no matter how disturbing I find the above photo. 9. Need a sneak peek at a anticipated book? You can now read the first 20% of This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost. Chloe Neill has also released the first chapter of her next Chicagoland Vampire Book, Hard Bitten. And if you have not read these series, Smexy Continue Reading
Review and Giveaway: Notorious Pleasures by Elizabeth Hoyt
Notorious Pleasures by Elizabeth Hoyt (Maiden Lane #2) Historical Romance February 1, 2011 Paperback, 400 Pages Vision Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Do you like it?” he asked grasping himself. The first time Lady Hero Battan sets her eyes upon Griffin Remmington, Lord Reading, she is utterly shocked. She doesn’t see his face, only his backside as he enjoys the offerings of the married woman underneath of him. Hero is horrified, but also knows the lady’s husband has Continue Reading
February Titles from Simon & Schuster
Healing the Highlander by Melissa Mayhue ISBN: 9781439190203 On Sale: 2/22/11 Price: $7.99 Description ANDREW MACALISTER longs for a cure to free him from the excruciating pain caused by an old wound, but when he rescues a drowning woman, he has no idea how much his life is about to change. All Drew knows is that this mysterious woman is hiding secrets—and that he's never felt such a consuming desire before. Yet he cannot deny her request for help, even if it means bringing the detested Continue Reading
Interview with Allison Pang and Giveaway
HOLLA everyone! It’s me Tori and I’m here with Allison Pang to talk about her debut novel A Brush Of Darkness, hello kitty, smexy incubuses, and life in general. Welcome Allison! So glad you could join me here at Smexy Books. Word on the street is A Brush Of Darkness is THE urban Fantasy book to get your hands on this year. Will you tell us a little about it? Wow. I’m so totally flattered. I’m not sure if it’s *the* UF to read this year, but I’m perfectly happy to have people think so! In Continue Reading
Review: A Brush of Darkness by Allison Pang
A Brush Of Darkness by Allison Pang Urban Fantasy January 25, 2011 Paperback, 384 Pages Pocket Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: ”If an incubus masturbates, does that make him an incu-bator?” After spending the last six months trying to accept the fact her mother is dead and her dancing career is shattered, Abby finds herself locked in a contract as a Touchstone. When her Fae employer goes missing, Abby must rely on a mysterious and sexy incubus and a mini unicorn with an Continue Reading
Review: The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton
The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton (Play by Play #1) Contemporary Romance February 1, 2011 Paperback, 299 Pages Berkley Heat Reviewed by Mandi Tara Lincoln is an event planner and owner of The Right Touch. By chance, she lands the summer party of the NFL team the San Francisco Sabers. The party is a complete success and it is here she meets the Sabers star quarterback, Mick Riley. Mick is usually seen with an actress or model draped across his arm, so Tara is shocked when he takes Continue Reading
Interview with Jon Merz and Giveaway
I am happy to have Jon Merz here today to talk about his new book, The Kensei. Who is Jon Merz? Give us the low down. Are you really a ninja? ;) Well, to answer your question: technically, yes. I've been studying authentic ninjutsu for over 20 years now and hold a 5th degree black belt in the art that I earned directly from the 34th Grandmaster during a trip to Japan in February 2003. I continue to study with my teacher, Mark Davis of the Boston Martial Arts Center in Allston, MA Continue Reading