Hi everyone, it’s great to be back here visiting Smexy Books, and I appreciate Mandi giving me a soapbox to stand on. However, I promise this post isn’t about politics or any other controversial topic. It’s simply a get-down-to-basics chat about virgin heroes. Virgin heroes are a rare breed in romances out on the market today. In fact, they’re a relatively new concept for me, and I’m not sure exactly how many virgin heroes there were in romance prior to the last ten years. I know they’re out Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Six–January 7th
6. That’s right – I’m starting the New Year off with a top ten FAIL. I wasn’t prepared for a top ten list today! I have my excuses – I haven’t posted one in two weeks so I forgot. School was delayed for one snowflake falling so the kids distracted me. Maybe the real reason is because I have been sitting in my new hot tub all day and night oblivious to the world around me? Yes, my hot tub is no longer sitting upright in my driveway! It is wired! Full of hot, steamy water! So what if it is 22 Continue Reading
Review:Trust Me by Sydney Somers
Trust Me by Sydney Somers (Lassiter Group #1) November 16, 2010 Romantic Suspense E-Book Samhain Reviewed by Mandi Cara Beckett is dead, and now Maxine (Max) is on the run. Set-up for her death, she has been hiding in Canada at a store one of her friends own. But she won’t be alone for long. Lucas McAllister is looking for Max – Cara was his partner. Working for The Lassiter Group, “a private paramilitary unit outsourced by the U.S. Government for covert operations and Continue Reading
Review: Yours For The Taking by Robin Kaye
Yours For The Taking by Robin Kaye (Domestic Gods #4) January 1, 2011 Contemporary Romance Paperback, 384 Pages Sourcebooks Casablanca Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Why don’t you come over here?” She rolled her eyes. “I want to get to the good stuff.” ”Sweetheart, with me it’s all good stuff.” Ben Walsh wants the ranch he grew up in as a child, but first he needs a wife and he is not happy about it. His billionaire grandfather will hand over the deed to the ranch, once he Continue Reading
Review: Kiss At Your Own Risk by Stephanie Rowe
Kiss At Your Own Risk by Stephanie Rowe (Soulfire #1) Paranormal Romance January 4, 2011 Paperback, 384 Pages Sourcebooks Casablanca Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “What kind of man eats your fish when you won’t sleep with him?” Blaine Underhill has survived centuries of torture under the control of an insane witch. He and his team has escaped but were forced to leave one man behind. Now he needs the help of a lethal woman to save his friend. All Trinity Harpswell needs is Continue Reading
Review: Choker by Elizabeth Woods
Choker by Elizabeth Woods YA January 4, 2011 Hardcover, 240 Pages Simon & Schuster Children Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You think you’re safe. But you’re wrong. You’re so wrong.” Cara is a young high school student who exists on the fringe. Neither popular nor beautiful, she is often the target of ridicule. An unfortunate choking incident garners her the nickname “choker” and the assaults against her begin fresh. Cara has reached her end point when her best friend Continue Reading
New Urban Fantasy From Simon and Schuster
Title: Arcane Circle Author: Linda Robertson ISBN: 9781439190258 Format: Mass Market Paperbound Price: $7.99/$9.99 CAN Imprint: Pocket Books Even magic can't solve everything. . . . After facing down the forces of Fairy in mortal combat, Persephone Alcmedi still must deal with the aftermath. Not only does Seph now possess deadly secrets she must hide from the arcane and mundane world alike, but the dozens of magical creatures who've taken up residence behind her cornfield need food and Continue Reading
Review: Hexbound by Chloe Neill
Hexbound (Dark Elite #2) by Chloe Neill January 4, 2011 YA, Paranormal Paperback, 256 Pages Signet Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote:”Well, we’re in the convent and they’re in the convent. That’s two too many people in the convent.” Lily Parker has had to grow up hard and fast since arriving at St. Sophia’s School for Girls. Previous events (see Firespell) opened a whole new world for Lily; showing her new and dangerous things about her friends and herself. But now she is Continue Reading
Review: Precious and Fragile Things by Megan Hart
Precious And Fragile Things by Megan Hart Contemporary January 1, 2011 Paperback, 400 Pages Mira Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote:” Count to ten. Bite your tongue. Keep yourself together, Gilly. Don't lose it. Don't lose it.” Gilly Soloman is a stay at home mom of two small children who spends her days and nights catering to her family’s needs while ignoring her own. Gilly is headed for an overload and wishes for a small break from her life. When she is carjacked, Gilly gives Continue Reading
Review: Deadlock by Moira Rogers
Deadlock by Moira Rogers (Southern Arcana #3) Paranormal Romance January 4, 2010 E-Book Samhain Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “I’m all wolf honey. One-hundred percent alpha bastard.” There is just something about this Southern Arcana world by Moira Rogers that I love. I think the combination of the over the top alphas, the camaraderie between the pack and the continuing story lines and fantastic world building really intrigues me. I have been waiting for Alec’s book for Continue Reading