10. My Week – Big news…BIG news..the hot tub is no longer in my driveway. It is now in my backyard. Still vertical..and still wrapped in plastic. But, we have an electrician and crew scheduled to come out next week so there is hope! I am still convinced that when we actually tip hot tub over into proper position it will disintegrate into dust or something, but I will try to stay optimistic. 9. I am now a member of the DIK (Desert Island Keeper) Blog! They are a really fab Continue Reading
Review: A MidWinter Fantasy Anthology
A Midwinter Fantasy Anthology November 23, 2010 Fantasy E-book (Trade Oct 2011) 336 Pages Dorchester “A Christmas Carroll” by Leanna Renee Hieber Just days after the ending of Darkly Luminous Fight for Persephone Parker, Headmistress Rebecca is lonely and sad. The death of her friend and fellow guard member Jane lays heavy on her soul. She feels guilty for her death, and just all around miserable. For twenty years she served in the guard, and for twenty years she has pined Continue Reading
Welcome to the Bloodfever Discussion!
Welcome to the Bloodfever Discussion! Book two in Karen Marie Moning’s Fever series. In Bloodfever, we dive deeper into the dark streets of Ireland, and all the secrets they hold. Mac learns more about her past, and Barrons becomes more of a mystery. There is also a hot make-out session in a cave! Score! Although there are two subsequent releases, we are going to pretend we have not read them and just focus on facts learned in Darkfever and Bloodfever so no one is spoiled! Go HERE to Continue Reading
Twas The Night Before Smexymas
Starting Monday and for the following twelve days, twelve different authors will be giving away naughty books to my naughty readers! You know who you are. How do we celebrate the holiday season here at Smexy Books? We turn a nice wholesome Christmas poem, into something smutty. Twas The Night Before Smexymas – by Mandi Twas the night before Smexymas, and all through the house Everyone was stirring, except for the mouse. The handcuffs were hung by the chimney with care In Continue Reading
Review: His for the Holidays Anthology
His for the Holidays Anthology M/M Romance December 6, 2010 E-Book Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi Mistletoe at Midnight by LB Gregg Owen has bought a house and a veterinary practice in upstate Vermont. With his house not quite ready to move in, he meets his family at an Inn for a week of Christmas celebration. Although is mother loves to play matchmaker, to everyone’s surprise his first love, his high school crush, Owen Black is also at the Inn. Having not seen each Continue Reading
Guest Review: No Place to Run by Maya Banks
No Place to Run by Maya Banks (KGI #2) Romantic Suspense December 7, 2010 Paperback, 352 Pages Berkley Today, Julie from Yummy Men Kick Ass Chicks is back to guest reviewing book two in Maya Banks KGI series. Take it away Julie! Favorite Quote: “You’re absolutely right,” he murmured. ‘I’ll own up to the fact that right now I want to make love to you more than I want anything else. It’s stupid. Insane, even, but there you have it. For now I’ll take responsibility for the fact that Continue Reading
Review: Naughty and Nice Anthology
Naughty and Nice Anthology Contemporary Romance December 6, 2010 E-Book Carina PressReviewed by MandiHoliday Sparks by Shannon StaceyWhen Chloe Burke blows the fuse at her parent’s old house while housesitting, she calls electrician Scott Quinn to come turn the lights back on. Scott has had a crush on Chloe since high school, but running in different circles, Chloe doesn’t remember him. Now working in Boston, Chloe is enjoying being back at home for a few weeks, and enjoying the Continue Reading
Interview with Christina Henry and Giveaway
Who is Christina Henry? Give us the low down. I’m a thirtysomething (OK, almost fortysomething) mom of one boy and I’ve been happily married for eleven years. When I’m not writing or helping my son build robots out of Legos I like to run long distances, bake sweet things (this is one of the many reasons that I run), and read as much as I can. I really enjoy watching movies where people get eaten by monsters – The Host, Jaws, Alien, and Night of the Living Dead are some of my favorites. Continue Reading
Review: Black Wings by Christina Henry
Black Wings by Christina Henry (Madeline Black #1) November 30, 2010 Urban Fantasy Paperback, 295 Pages Ace Reviewed by Mandi Maddy inherited her career as an Agent from her mother. She gets her weekly list of people who are going to die, and meets their souls to hopefully usher them to the Door. Behind this Door, Maddy has no idea what lurks. But she knows her boss J.B gets really angry with extra paperwork, and if the souls choose not to enter the Door and become ghosts, there Continue Reading
Winners!
Two sets of winners to announce today. The winner of Stranger by Zoe Archer is: Kathybaug The twelve winners of The Perfect Tree by J.P. Barnaby are: Bells Laura Nikyta Estella CC just.a.sonata.away barbara wishes4me Sherry Terri Rosebud Moonlight Gleam **CC and Rosebud, please email me at mandischreiner (at) gmail (dot) com with your email addresses** Thanks to Zoe Archer and J.P. Barnaby for hosting the contests! Continue Reading