We are heading into the home stretch of 2010. Just a few short months away from 2011 and a new year of BOOKS! But let’s not be hasty. We need to savor what is left of 2010, and Tori and I want to share what we are looking forward to the most in the next three months. (Click on cover for more information on each book)Tori’s Must Reads Oct-Dec:Alpha by Rachel Vincent (Shifters #6) – October 1stThis series had made me mad, cry, laugh, and get the chills more then once. As this is the last one in Continue Reading
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Guest Post: Hubs Reads a “Smexy” Book and Lives to Tell the Tale!
Hubs, aka Kevin, finally picked up a book I rec’d and read it – the whole thing. Then he picked up five more. Today, hubs is here to talk about his experience and I believe the words “I admit defeat” are spoken loud and clear ;) Take it away Kevin. I tend to read in large spurts because I read a book that particularly interests me, and then follow that with a few other novels until I get too busy. I personally read mostly sci-fi or thriller novels, most notably I am a big Stephen King fan. 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
Book News
Ilona Andrews has announced they will have a new series starting in 2012 called Alphas. It seems this is a result of writing to get their mind off of some stress while writing their Kate Daniel books. The snippets are dark and a little disturbing and wonderful!! I can’t wait to read more about this series. Go to their blog to read more. New covers that have popped up recently: After reading Lead Me On, I am now reading everything Victoria Dahl writes. Go HERE for an excerpt. Coming Continue Reading
Interview with Fallon Blake and Giveaway
Who is Fallon Blake - give us the low down. Honestly I’m a blue collar, Florida gal who loves to read, cook and play with my kids. Other than books, my weaknesses include: sci-fi, horror movies, coffee and dark chocolate. I’m kind of geeky, definitely smart-mouthed and on the introverted side -- that about sums it up. This Side of Heaven is your debut novel. What has your journey to being a published author been like? I’d always imagined myself becoming a writer. Life sort of got in the way Continue Reading
Interview with Nancy Holzner and Giveaway
I am happy to have author Nancy Holzner here today to talk about her new urban fantasy book, Deadtown. Who is Nancy Holzner, give us the low down. I’m a former English professor (I was a medievalist) who’s always loved language and stories. I grew up in western Massachusetts, and I went to college in Boston and grad school in Providence, Rhode Island. I lived in London; Auburn, Alabama; and several cities around the northeast before I settled in central New York state. I’m a full-time Continue Reading
Smexy’s Favorite Books of 2009
(You didn't think I would have a year-end post without Brandon Flowers, did you?)2009 was a busy year for me. I started the year obsessed with the Anita Blake series by Laurell K Hamilton, which I still feel is one of the best series I have read (at least the first dozen books.) From there I discovered Nalini Singh and Colleen Gleason, two more favorites of mine. And then on March 23, 2009 I sat down at my computer and went to blogger.com. I stared at my screen and thought, oh, I like the name Continue Reading
Odds and Ends
Thanks for a heads up from Kindle Vixen, here is the cover for Dark and Stormy Knights. Ilona Andrews' story will be how Kate and Saiman meet. Go HERE for a snippet. A great collection of authors - this one will be released in July 2010.Another cover that was revealed yesterday, Crossroads by Moira RogersThis is the follow-up to Crux in their Southern Arcana series. I am really digging this cover. This is one duo of authors I have been really wanting to read. I recently bought Crux and should Continue Reading
What Romance Do Men Read?
(I think that book is pretend - but I didn't pick the picture for the book ;)Or better titled - what romance, urban fantasy or sci/fi do men read? Recently at Patti's she posted that her husband really enjoyed the Sookie series and several others. I think the Sookie series is a great one for men to read. My dad just started the series and loves it. He also has read Harry Potter (which doesn't really qualify as romance), Twilight, and The Host, also by Stephanie Meyers.Now my husband on the other Continue Reading
Soulless – Gail Carriger Review
Soulless - Gail Carriger (Book #1 in the Parasol Protectorate Series)October 1, 2009Historical/Paranormal Romance/Steampunk384 pages, paperbackOrbitBook purchased by meAlexia Tarabotti is a mature woman of twenty-six who would much rather be reading or eating than suffering at a ball. For that reason, she sneaks off to the library and orders tea and is having quite a marvelous time all by herself until a vampire strolls in. Under normal circumstances, vampires are civil, one of her best friends Continue Reading