Title: Dark Descendant Author: Jenna Black ISBN: 9781451606799 On Sale Now! Description From the acclaimed author of the Morgan Kingsley, Exorcist books comes the gripping first novel in a new series about a private eye who discovers, to her surprise, that she's an immortal huntress. Nikki Glass can track down any man. But when her latest client turns out to be a true descendant of Hades, Nikki now discovers she can't die. . . . Crazy as it sounds, Nikki's manhunting skills are literally Continue Reading
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Interview and Giveaway with Jennifer Estep
We are so pleased that Jennifer Estep decided to visit us here today at Smexy Books and talk to us about life, books, urban fantasy, smexy men, and her newest release-Tangled Threads- #4 in her Elemental Assassins series. Thanks so much for being here with us today at Smexy Books. We LOVE Gin, Finn, Sophia, and the rest of the crew from the Elemental Assassin series. We are VERY excited about your newest release, Tangled Threads, which is slated to release April 26, 2011. What can you tell us a Continue Reading
Review: Tangled Threads by Jennifer Estep
Tangled Threads by Jennifer Estep April 26, 2011 Urban Fantasy Paperback Pocket Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Who the hell are you?” I gave him a cold, hard smile. “The bitch who’s here to kill you.” The Elemental Assassin series hooked me with the first sentence in the first book, Spider’s Bite: My name is Gin, and I kill people. And I am happy to say, now that we are on to book four, this series is only getting better in my opinion. Much of Continue Reading
Mandi and Tori’s Top 20 Books for 2010
Mandi’s Top 20 30 books for 2010 I am listing them in order that I read them this year. Okay, so I told Tori to name her top 20 and then cheated and included 30 instead of 20. I couldn’t cut any. *clings to list* Some are 2009 releases that I read this year, some I’ve grouped into series because multiple books in one series were released this year. Here we go! Lead Me On by Victoria Dahl – Chase is one of the HOTTEST heroes I have read this year and I love Victoria Dahl’s style. Elemental Continue Reading
Guest Author Jennifer Estep and Giveaway
I’m so happy to have Jennifer Estep back for a third time to Smexy! Today she is talking about her current release, Venom and music and writing. Take it away Jennifer. Greetings and salutations! First of all, I want to say thanks to Mandi for having me on the blog today. Thanks, Mandi! Some of you might know me as the author of the Elemental Assassin urban fantasy series. The books focus on Gin Blanco, an assassin codenamed the Spider who can control the elements of Ice and Stone. Continue Reading
Review: Venom by Jennifer Estep
Venom by Jennifer Estep (Elemental Assassin #3) Urban Fantasy September 28, 2010 Paperback, 416 Pages Pocket Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “And what happens if you’re wrong?” Finn asked. My stomach tightened, and I stared out into the darkness. “Then I’ll fuck him once, and when we’re done, I’ll stab him where he lies.” ”That’s hard core, Gin,” Finn replied. “Very hard core. Kind of kinky too.” Gin Blanco, aka the Spider, is a retired assassin, but that doesn’t mean she Continue Reading
Favorites of 2010…So Far
Since it is the middle of the year, and I am slightly obsessed with making lists, I thought it would be fun to visit my favorite reads of the first half of 2010. These are in no particular order. Spiders Bite and Web of Lies by Jennifer Estep – This series has fast become one of my favorite UF series out there. Dark, violent, and sexy – I can’t wait for Venom in September. Crossroads by Moira Rogers – Paranormal romance at its best. Read book one, Crux first to get the full experience. Continue Reading
Guest Author Jennifer Estep and Giveaway
I’m so happy and excited to have Jennifer Estep back at Smexy to talk about how she balances violence and romance in her Elemental Assassin series. Yesterday, I reviewed Web of Lies, and I just think this is a great series.Greetings and salutations! First of all, I want to thank Mandi for having me back here at Smexy Books. Thanks so much, Mandi!As some of you know, I’m the author of the Bigtime superhero paranormal romance series – Karma Girl (2007), Hot Mama (2007), and Jinx (2008). Back in Continue Reading
Review: Web of Lies by Jennifer Estep
Web of Lies by Jennifer Estep(Elemental Assassin Book #2)Urban Fantasy May 25, 2010 Paperback, 384 Pages PocketWhy I read: The first in the series, Spider’s Bite is one of my favorite books.Favorite Quote: “See something you like, detective?" I said in a soft voice. “Because I sure do.”Gin Blanco, the infamous “Spider” assassin, is now enjoying retired life. Well, maybe not enjoying is the right word. Gin is kind of bored. While she loves owning and working in the Pork Pit, a BBQ Continue Reading
This Week at Smexy
Monday, Ms. Smokin’ Hot and myself will have a joint review of a very anticipated book, Skin Tight by Ava Gray. Later in the day Monday I will spotlight The Blade of The Rose series by Zoe Archer. These books feature some of my favorite covers! Tuesday, my review of Web of Lies by Jennifer Estep will be up. This series is quick becoming one of my absolute favorites. Later in the day Tuesday, I will have my review of Avalon Revisted by O.M. Grey. This is a steampunk with a very Continue Reading