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
Review: The Kensei by Jon F. Merz
The Kensei by Jon F. Merz Urban Fantasy January 18, 2011 Paperback, 304 Pages St. Martin’s Griffin Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: She looked at me and smiled again. I could never get tired of that. “Why else do you think I’m with you?” I shrugged. “I thought my magnificent butt might have had something to do with it.” Lawson (born a vampire) is in need of rejuvenation. He decides to slip out of Boston, only letting his trusty friend Niles know that he is headed to Tokyo Continue Reading
Taken to the Limit Winner
The winner of Taken to the Limit by Nico Rosso is: Victoria Congrats! Thanks to Nico Rosso for hosting the contest. Continue Reading
Interview with Deirdre Martin and Giveaway
Holla!! It’s Tori. I'm so pleased that I am here with Deirdre Martin to talk about life, books, hockey, smexy men, and her newest release-Icebreaker-#9 in her New York Blades series. Hi Deirdre! (insert fangirl SQUEEE) Thanks so much for being here with me today at Smexybooks. I LOVE hockey and smexy men so your New York Blades series excites me in many ways I really can’t say aloud on here. Your newest release, Icebreaker comes out today. Will you tell us about it? The heroine, Sinead O’ Continue Reading
Review: Icebreaker by Deirdre Martin
Icebreaker (New York Blades #9) by Deirdre Martin Contemporary Romance February 1, 2011 Paperback, 368 Pages Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “As far as I can tell, you’ve got no flaws and can walk on water.” “Divinity is a bitch.” Sinead O’Brien is a high power attorney who lives and breathes her job. The only female partner is her law firm, she walks the straight and narrow to hold her own on an all male playing field. Dating clients is against the rules. When she Continue Reading
Review: Merciless by Mary Burton
Merciless by Mary Burton Romantic Suspense January 25, 2011 Paperback, 416 Pages Zebra Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I did my job very well Detective. If you had done yours better we wouldn’t be here.” Dead prostitutes don’t even send a ripple through the city’s crime beat but when a vicious killer makes his presence known by taking the life of an actress, Detective Deacon Garrison and Detective Malcolm Kier are once again pulled back into the deep and disturbed mind of a Continue Reading
Top Picks for January
Tori and I are going to start a monthly rec post – selecting our favorite books we have read in the past 30 days. Some of the books have already been released, others are releasing soon. These are the books that gave us a little something special. Mandi’s Picks: Unveiled by Courtney Milan Historical Romance, January 25, 2011 Review Book Info. Notorious Pleasures by Elizabeth Hoyt (Maiden Lane #2) Historical Romance, January 25, 2011 Review coming soon. Book Continue Reading
Review: The Soul Mirror by Carol Berg
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