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Hot Book Alert – Scandalous Desires by Elizabeth Hoyt

K.C. — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:00:07 +0000

Release Date 10/22/11

I’m all over this mofo. I’ve been rereading the first chapter from Hoyt’s previous book, Notorious Pleasures. I’m getting itchy fingers I have to know what happens with Silence and pirate, Mickey!

Can a pirate learn that the only true treasure lies within a woman’s heart?

“Charming” Mickey O’Connor is the most ruthless river pirate in London. Devastatingly handsome and fearsomely intelligent, he clawed his way up through London’s criminal underworld. Mickey has no use for tender emotions like compassion and love, and he sees people as pawns to be manipulated. Yet he’s never been able to forget the naive captain’s wife who came to him a year ago for help—and spent one memorable night in his bed…talking.

Widowed Silence Hollingbrook is impoverished, lovely, and kind–and a year ago she made a horrible mistake. She went to a river pirate for help in saving her husband and in the process made a bargain that cost her her marriage. That night wounded her so terribly that she hides in the foundling home she helps run with her brother. Except now that same river pirate is back…and he’s asking for her help.

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I Want Them All My Preciouuuuuusssssss

K.C. — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 02:46:49 +0000

Sweet and Sinful by KT Grant

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Author’s Site

For those that read For the Love of Mollie, this is book 1 and 2 all combined for double your reading pleasure! (Paperback)

Amazon $13.99 Paperback

Skin Dive by Ann Aguirre

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Release Date: 7/5/11

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She can’t remember what home is like

Gillie is a fugitive. She has the scars to prove her long-term incarceration, but it’s the kind of story that would land her in another cell if she tried to present it to the authorities. Now that she’s free, she’s determined never to be bound again. She has a powerful healing gift—and a fierce resolve never to use it, unless it’s her choice.

He can’t remembering wanting anything more

Taye is keeping a powerful secret. He cannot remember everything about his past, but he knows he used to be homeless, one of the crazy-tinfoil-hat-wearing brigade. He knows his own family threw him away when he became too much trouble. He also knows he has a limited amount of time to make sure Gillie gets the life she’s always wanted. It just hurts because he can’t be a part of it. Because his ability is killing him, and there’s nothing he can do about it.

But he’s determined not to seduce her, and to do one thing right before he dies–save Gillie Flynn. But she’s busy making plans of her own…

The Many Sins of Lord Cameron by Amanda Ashley

Genre” Historical Romance (Scottish my fav)

#3 in Highland Pleasures Series

Release Date 8/2/2011

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What does KC like most in the world?

Kilts

Scottish Accents

Scottish sexy time

I have been waiting, impatiently, for Lord Cameron’s HEA since I read the first book. For those of you who haven’t read Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie get thee a copy, post haste!

A renowned rake, Cameron Mackenzie doesn’t care if Ainsley Douglas has a virtuous excuse for sneaking around his bedchamber. He only cares that she’s at his mercy. One kiss at a time, he plans to seduce her. But what starts out as a lusty diversion may break Cam’s own rules

Storm’s Heart by Thea Harrison

Genre: Paranormal Romance

#2 in Elder Series

Release Date 8/2/11

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There isn’t much these days that make me scream ohmygodohmygodohmygod I love this series. Buuuuut, hot damn, we like this series. Thea Harrison is going on my auto buy list.

Able to wield thunder and lightning, wyr sentinel Tiago Black Eagle has ruled the skies for centuries. His massive build and thunderous power make him one of the wyr’s best weapons. And he’s the one sent to protect Tricks, heir to the Dark Fae throne, when she’s almost assassinated in Chicago. Soon Tiago and Tricks will fall prey to the stormy hunger that engulfs them-a passion that will shake the very foundation of all the worlds.

Touch of Frost by Jennifer Estep

Genre: Young Adult

Release Date: 7/26/11

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Move over Gin, there’s a new book in town. Can’t get enough of Estep’s Assassin’ series so I’m excited to get my hands on her latest young adult book. Yeah, I’ll even go pg-13 instead of my usual nc-17 for this author.

My name is Gwen Frost, and I go to Mythos Academy — a school of myths, magic and warrior whiz kids, where even the lowliest geek knows how to chop off somebody’s head with a sword and Logan Quinn, the hottest Spartan guy in school, also happens to be the deadliest.

But lately, things have been weird, even for Mythos. First, mean girl Jasmine Ashton was murdered in the Library of Antiquities. Then, someone stole the Bowl of Tears, a magical artifact that can be used to bring about the second Chaos War. You know, death, destruction and lots of other bad, bad things. Freaky stuff like this goes on all the time at Mythos, but I’m determined to find out who killed Jasmine and why – especially since I should have been the one who died..

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Smokinhotbooks Recommend May/June(ish) Reads

K.C. — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 19:13:23 +0000

Dear Online Diary,

I, book addict that I am, have only read 5 books in the past month (sobs quietly in the corner). I feel shame, really I do.

Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison

Kindle

#1 in Elder Races Series

There is not much that rocks our paranormal romance world these days but Dragon Bound managed to do just that.

How can I not heart a book where the main hero calls the heroine a little shit. Can’t wait for book 2 which is due out in August of 2011.

Half-human and half-wyr, Pia Giovanni spent her life keeping a low profile among the wyrkind and avoiding the continuing conflict between them and their dark Fae enemies. But after being blackmailed into stealing a coin from the hoard of a dragon, Pia finds herself targeted by one of the most powerful – and passionate – of the Elder races.

As the most feared and respected of the Wyrkind, Dragos Cuelebre cannot believe someone had the audacity to steal from him, much less succeed. And when he catches the thief, Dragos spares her life, claiming her as his own to further explore the desire they’ve ignited in each other.

Pia knows she must repay Dragos for her trespass, but refuses to become his slave – although she cannot deny wanting him, body and soul ..

Warprize by Elizabeth Vaughan

Genre: Warlord Romance (yes, we made that up)

#1(Best in the Series IMO)

Kindle $6.99

This made our Warlord Lovin list a couple a weeks ago. Man, if you are addicted to Khal Drogo from Game of Thrones you NEED TO READ THIS ONE. It will have you running to Michael’s Craftstore to make your own token and pop a tent. Ubber awesome warlord romance story.

Blurb:

SHE MUST CHOOSE BETWEEN HER PEOPLE AND HER FREEDOM…

Xylara is the Daughter of the Warrior King, Xyron. With her father dead and her incompetent half-brother on the throne, the kingdom is in danger of falling to the warring Firelanders.

Before she was old enough for a marriage-of-alliance, Xylara was trained as a healer. She can’t usurp her brother or negotiate a peace–but she can heal the brave ones injured in battle.

But not only her countrymen are wounded, and Xylara’s conscience won’t let Firelander warriors die when she can do something to save them. She learns their language and their customs and tries to make them as comfortable as possible, despite their prisoner-of-war status.

She never expects that these deeds, done in good faith, would lead to the handsome and mysterious Firelander Warlord demanding her in exchange for a cease-fire. Xylara knows must trade the life she has always known for the well-being of her people, and so she becomes…

Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh

Kindle

#10 in Psy-Changeling Series

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Ok, we admit to maybe not liking the past 5 books in this series and…skimming, yes lots of skimming. That being said since book 1 we have been waiting with waiting online breaths to get our hands on Hawke’s HEA. Was it worth buying and skimming 9 books, heck yes! There are a few scenes that’ll really tug on your heart-strings and make you want to pimp slap Hawke for being such an a-hole.

Blurb:

Since the moment of her defection from the PsyNet and into the SnowDancer wolf pack, Sienna Lauren has had one weakness. Hawke. Alpha and dangerous, he compels her to madness.

Hawke is used to walking alone, having lost the woman who would’ve been his mate long ago. But Sienna fascinates the primal heart of him, even as he tells himself she is far too young to handle the wild fury of the wolf.

Then Sienna changes the rules and suddenly, there is no more distance, only the most intimate of battles between two people who were never meant to meet. Yet as they strip away each other’s secrets in a storm of raw emotion, they must also ready themselves for a far more vicious fight…

A deadly enemy is out to destroy SnowDancer, striking at everything they hold dear, but it is Sienna’s darkest secret that may yet savage the pack that is her home…and the alpha who is its heartbeat…

What’s been your favorite May/June(ish) read?

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Smokinhotbooks Fav March/April-ish Reads

K.C. — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:42:22 +0000

I really had all these posts written (in my head) alas, time got away from me. Without further ado Smokinhotbooks March Reads!

The Art of Seducing Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper

Amazon/Kindle

Book #2 in Naked Werewolf Series

Rating 4

I can’t get enough of Molly Harper, for reals. Loved her first book, ‘How To Seduce a Werewolf’ and didn’t think I’d like the second book as much. I love when I’m proved wrong. Nick, the main hero steals the spotlight. A man that looks like a Viking, a self confessed nerd, and has been to 4 Star Trek conventions had me falling in love with him and Maggie. If you are in the mood for a lighter paranormal/contemporary romance I recommended this series.

The Darkest Secret by Gena Showalter

Amazon/Kindle

#7 Lords of Underworld

Rating 4

Ok, in my haze of no sleep I thought I had purchased the wrong book since the story starts off with Sabin and Haidee. But no, this is Amun and Haidee’s HEA (thank god). I wasn’t sure how I was going to handle liking the heroine since she killed Baden, one of the LOTU. But I should have known better. Showalter manages to keep this series fresh and throws in a few twists that I never expect. Loved the appearances of William, Sabin, and Paris. I would say this is my favorite LOTU book, but worth the mullah.

Lover Unleashed by JR Ward

Amazon/Kindle

#9 BDB Series

Rating 3

I struggled rating this one, I wanted it to be a 4 because I really like this series, but the main romance just wasn’t there. This felt more like a transition book, but have no fear if you liked all the BDB books you’ll like this one as well. And no, it is not as bad as Phury’s story. The side arcs with Vishous and Doc Jane makeup for the lack of main romance.

With Abandon by JL Langely

Amazon/Kindle

Male/Male

Rating 4

Finally, we get another With or Without book can I get a woo woo?! Although I wanted to punch Aubrey in the face a time or two overall I really liked this one. Matt comes across very young and endearing, be warned he is barley 20 while Aubrey is 10 years his senior. I didn’t mind the age gap and I thought it worked well with their relationship. I wouldn’t say this is the best in the series but for those of you who love this author like moi(s) it is worth reading.

Navarro’s Promise by Lore Leigh

Amazon/Kindle

Breed Series

Rating 4

Wow, Leigh really brought her A-Game with this one. Instead of focusing on the mating heat hormone angle of I love you, no I hate you formula; we get something a little different. Mica has grown up with the breeds and has always had a crush on Navarro. He first met Mica when she was a young girl defending Cassie’s against other taunting Breeds. Although he doesn’t feel the swollen glands of the mating hormone he has intense feelings for Mica.

This is by far one of the better Breed books. I really liked that Cassie was a main part of the story. The intensity between Mica and Navarro is written really well and I’m surprised Leigh could bring a freshness to this series since this is book number thousand and forty two (ok, more like book 28).

If you are like me and getting a bit fatigued on the breed series, Navarro’s Promise is up there with Lion’s Heat, Tanner Scheme, Coyote’s Mate, and Elizabeth’s Wolf.

What are your fav March reads?

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March Madness – New Releases That Make SHB’s VIP List

K.C. — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:00:10 +0000

I, KC confess to Googlepedia(ing) March Madness. Now that is off my chest let’s get down to business. We, Smokinhotbooks will be buying the following books as they are on our ‘it’s a sure thing VIP list’.

Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward

Release Date March 29^th

Pre-order/Order Kindle

#9 in BDB Series

Like ya’ll don’t have this one on your ‘buy it now list’, but for those that might have missed this release date this is for you. M’kay who wants a V and Butch manwich à we do, we do!

Payne, twin sister of Vishous, is cut from the same dark, warrior cloth as her brother: A fighter by nature, and a maverick when it comes to the traditional role of Chosen females, there is no place for her on the Far Side… and no role for her on the front lines of the war, either.

When she suffers a paralyzing injury, human surgeon Dr. Manuel Manello is called in to treat her as only he can- and he soon gets sucked into her dangerous, secret world. Although he never before believed in things that go bump in the night- like vampires- he finds himself more than willing to be seduced by the powerful female who marks both his body and his soul.

As the two find so much more than an erotic connection, the human and vampire worlds collide … just as a centuries old score catches up with Payne and puts both her love and her life in deadly jeopardy

Lover Unleashed Excerpt via Smexybooks

The Darkest Secret by Gena Showalter

Release Date: March 29^th

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#7 in Dark Lords of the Underworld Series

Finally, Amun’s book – raise your hand if you are excited?!

Keeper of the demon of Secrets, Amun can manipulate the darkest thoughts of anyone nearby. But when new demons possess him, the immortal warrior must be chained and isolated to protect those he loves. Death is his only hope of release—until he meets Haidee, a fellow prisoner whose beauty and hidden vulnerability draw him into a reckless test of his loyalty…. Haidee is an infamous demon assassin, raised to despise Amun’s kind. Yet how can she hate the man whose touch sets her aflame? But to save him, she must give herself body and soul…and face the wrath of a powerful adversary sworn to destroy her. Keeper of the demon of Secrets, Amun can manipulate the darkest thoughts of anyone nearby. But when new demons possess him, the immortal warrior must be chained and isolated to protect those he loves. Death is his only hope of release—until he meets Haidee, a fellow prisoner whose beauty and hidden vulnerability draw him into a reckless test of his loyalty…. Haidee is an infamous demon assassin, raised to despise Amun’s kind. Yet how can she hate the man whose touch sets her aflame? But to save him, she must give herself body and soul…and face the wrath of a powerful adversary sworn to destroy her.

The Darkest Secret Excerpt

The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper

Release Date March 29^th

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#2 Naked Werewolf Series

We loved How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf so muy happy we get our hands on the 2^nd book so soon.

Baring It All

Generations of werewolves have been secretly residing in a secluded valley a stone’s throw from Grundy, Alaska. So when a snooping Outsider comes to Grundy to investigate rumors of lycanthropic shenanigans in the area, the valley’s pack alpha, Maggie Graham, resolves to chase him away, even if doing so takes a quick bite on the butt. What a pity that researcher Nick Thatcher turns out to be so drool-worthy, and that his kisses make Maggie want to sit up and beg. Maggie just can’t seem to convince Nick to leave . . . and even worse, she can’t convince herself to stay away from him. Cross-species dating is problem enough for a harried alpha female, but on top of that, a rival group of werewolves is trying to move into the valley. With interpack war threatening, Maggie can’t afford to be distracted. Combining romance and a career can be tough for anyone; for a werewolf in love with a human, it may be disastrous. . . .

Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf Excerpt

With Abandon by JL Langley

Release Date March 22^nd

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(also available at Samhain Publishing)

#4 in With or Without Series

It’s here it’s here!!!!!!! Finally, we get another book from JL Langley.

Love was never part of his plan…until it pounced.

As heir to an old and proud heritage, Aubrey Reynolds works and lives for his family, his employees and his pack. Agreeing to watch after a visiting werewolf is no big deal—until he discovers the newcomer is his mate. His very male mate…which is a very big deal, indeed. Revealing his sexuality was never part of Aubrey’s well-ordered life plan.

Much as he loved caring for his eight younger brothers, Matt Mahihkan knows it’s time to grab the opportunity to attend college in Atlanta. Realizing Aubrey is his mate should have been a delightful experience…except Aubrey treats him more like a dirty little secret than a lover. Yet Matt is a patient man. Aubrey can’t stay in the closet forever. Can he?

In time, they settle into a comfortable, if complicated, routine. Until a rogue werewolf with an axe to grind forces Aubrey to add to the wedge of secrets driving him and Matt apart, leaving Matt exposed to danger…and Aubrey forced to choose between love and duty.

Warning: Contains color abuse with a really bad sense of fashion, a southern accent from hell, sex on antique furniture, a pouncing playful werewolf, obnoxious siblings, liberal use of a color identifier and impatient sex. No lightning bugs were harmed in the making of this book.

With Abandon Excerpt

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