His Secret Sin (Notorious Bachelors #3) by Emma Wildes Historical Romance November 2, 2010 Paperback, 336 Pages Signet Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It was irritating to think that everyone was concerned on how she pleased him, but no one seemed to worry over whether or not he pleased her.” Julianne Sutton has been committed to marry the Marquess of Longhaven since birth. But when the current Marquess, Harry, dies, it’s his brother Michael who is to be her Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–November 12th
10. My Week – My week has been full of book jitters. I got an unexpected offer of an arc that made me jittery (I’m not saying what it is…I’m a tease), then I registered for the Author’s After Dark Conference (see below) which made me jittery, and then the cover for Lover Unleashed released – JITTERS. All good jitters, but I’m now exhausted! 9. The cover of Lover Unleashed was released this week. I know I already posted, but it needs to be posted again. Now that I have had a few days to soak Continue Reading
Review: Twelve Wicked Nights by Nadia Aidan
Twelve Wicked Nights by Nadia Aidan Contemporary Romance, Light BDSM November 2, 2010 Trade Paperback, 288 Pages NAL Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “You’re sexy like that. All pent-up and angry.” Isabella and Justin have been lifelong friends, but the romantic chemistry has never made an appearance between them – until now. Isabella is on her way back to her hometown, to help her mother out with their family owned bakery when she gets stuck in a blizzard. Having just Continue Reading
Interview with Ellen Keener and Giveaway
I am happy to have debut author Ellen Keener at Smexy today talking about her book, Blood Moon. Who is Ellen Keener? Give us the low down. Let's see... I'm 27, a slave to one cat, who teaches technology education in rural Virginia. I write anytime I'm not teaching/grading/writing lesson plans. I love to travel, and travel often inspires new storylines. I also love to cook (which suits my roomate just fine!) and to read and watch movies. I'm a dork of the highest degree. Don't believe me? Continue Reading
Review: Blood Moon by Ellen Keener
Blood Moon by Ellen Keener Paranormal Romance September 2010 E-Book, 147 Pages Decadence Publishing Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Baby, if you don’t put that where it will do both of us the most good in the next two seconds, I will explode.” Aria has been on the run for a year. After secretly mating with the alpha Lukas Macleod, she watched him die that night. She blames herself, knowing her father’s prodigy, Haemon is out to get her and planned the attack. He has claimed Continue Reading
Review: Dark Road to Darjeeling by Deanna Raybourn
Dark Road To Darjeeling (Lady Julia Grey #4) by Deanna Raybourn October 1, 2010 Historical, Suspense Paperback, 400 Pages Mira Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I thought how strange it was that I could breathe, that the birds still sang and my heart still beat, while he was not in this world. It seemed that something should have stopped...and marked the moment of his passing.” Lady Julia Gray and detective Nicholas Brisbane are married and have spent an idyllic 8 month Continue Reading
Cliffhangers: The End?!?
Now that we have started rereading the Fever series, cliffhanger talk has commenced. Karen Marie Moning ends book three and four, Faefever and Dreamfever with massive cliffhangers. The kind that make you break out in a sweat, while you sob uncontrollably and scour every message board you can find in hopes that someone has insight into what will happen next. Mandi: I love these kind of cliffhangers. Yes it is torture, especially when you become so wrapped up in the book and characters and the Continue Reading
Cover Alert! Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward
I like that we get to see Payne on this one!!!! Manny better bring the smexy! (And Vishous!) Lover Unleashed, book #9 in J.R. Ward’s Black Dagger Brotherhood series will be released March 29th. Continue Reading
Take My Books Winners
The winners of the November Take My Books are: Set One: Robin K Set Two: Jay Set Three: Cybercliper Set Four: Maija Set Five: Sarah All winners have been contacted. Thanks to everyone who entered! Continue Reading
Review: The Taming of the Wolf by Lydia Dare
The Taming of the Wolf by Lydia Dare (Westfield Brothers #4) Historical Paranormal Romance November 1, 2010 Paperback, 384 Pages Sourcebooks Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: ”Miss Sinclair, do you often stand naked at the top of Arthur's Seat” “Only when I’m feeling particularly sad.” Catilin Macleod has had quite enough of the Westfields and Lycans so when she comes across Dashiel Thrope on a full moon night and he BITES her-well, that’s it. She packs her belongings and Continue Reading