Geekdom of Books: Romance Novels and the Condoms Dilemma

I know, I know this is such an old rant but I hate it when you read a contemporary romance and oops the couple of interest forgets the protection for 3 days. Seriously?

But I don’t want  to rant about this topic today. I want to show how funny the topic of condoms can be and so I started to google around and I found a few interesting *insert blush here* variations.

And OMG researching this was an experience I tell ya.

1. Vibrating condoms
I found these in a guest post one Leontine’s Book Realm a while ago and I was like OMG that really exists? Yes it does and I found them online here. Beside the fast that I find it an hilarious idea I had to read the customer reviews and OMG you have to read those. So funny! I know it is immature but I just couldn’t stop laughing. Lovely idea …

The lucky winner of Lover Mine

Happy Sunday everyone.

I just had my weekly meeting with Mr. Random.org and he told me who the lucky winner of a copy of Lover Mine by J.R. Ward is. But first I want to thank Ivy from Book Reader Times again for making this giveaway possible. Thanks so much hon.
The winner is….

*~*~*drumrol*~*~*

mariska

Congrats hon!
I will contact you ASAP.

I hope you all have a great weekend.

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Guest Post: Author Lori Handeland + Giveaway

We are really honored today to have Lori Handeland here. She’s the author of the Nightcreature Series and her new urban fantasy series, The Phoenix Chronicles, has a new release next week. Chaos Bites is book 4 in this series and I can say that I’m counting the days till I can get my hands on this one.

So please give her a warm welcome. And don’t forget the Giveaway at the end of the post.WHY SHAPESHIFTERS?

Shapeshifter legends have been around as long as the art of storytelling. I’ve always been fascinated by shapeshifter legends, which can be found in every culture, and have made use of them in both my paranormal romance series, The Nightcreature Novels and my urban fantasy series, The Phoenix Chronicles.

Though I often …

New Releases: April, 20th

20. AprilRadiant Shadows (Wicked Lovely, #4) by Melissa Marr

Genre: Young AdultHunger for nourishment.

Hunger for touch.

Hunger to belong.

Half-human and half-faery, Ani is driven by her hungers.Those same appetites also attract powerful enemies and uncertain allies, including Devlin. He was created as an assassin and is brother to the faeries’ coolly logical High Queen and to her chaotic twin, the embodiment of War. Devlin wants to keep Ani safe from his sisters, knowing that if he fails, he will be the instrument of Ani’s death.

Ani isn’t one to be guarded while others fight battles for her, though. She has the courage to protect herself and the ability to alter Devlin’s plans—and his life. The two are drawn together, each with reason to fear the other and to fear for one another. But as they grow closer, a larger threat …

And the winner is…

Hey everyone!
I hope you all had a wonderful week and an even better weekend. 
We have one lucky winner to announce today.Maya Banks offered a signed copy of Sweet Temptation this week *jealous face* and I just wrote all the names down and asked Mr. Random.org who the lucky one is. 
Here’s what he told me:

There were 38 items in your list. Here they are in random order:

Sue A.
decadence
Rosie
mariska
Cecile
katsrus
Stella(Ex Libris)
Booklover1335
Lynette
Minx
CrystalGB
flchen1
Ragan
elaing8
Cathy M
Sharon
Blodeuedd
Cherry
Bells
joder
Julie
Kelsey
Lisa
julstew
Regina Ross
INCiDeNT
jeanette8042
Robin K
Michael Joyson
Shea
Lea
annalisa
Amanda Leigh
Sparklybearsy
Lucy
skyla1377
Cheryl
Lisa R

Timestamp: 2010-04-18 09:37:23 UTC

Congrats Sue!!! I will write you an email now.

Update: Susi was already a week in the future so a little change:

Next Friday we have Lori Handeland here as a guest blogger so please be sure to come over and show her some love.Megan Hart will be here on Monday, 26th.
Happy Sunday!

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Discussion Review: Original Sin by Allison Brennan

Format Read: PaperbackNumber of Pages: 416Release Date: January 26th, 2010 Publisher: Ballantine BooksFormats Available: Paperback, eBookPurchasing Info:GoodReads, Author Website, Bookdepository

Book Blurb: Haunted by chilling memories of demonic possession and murder, Moira O’Donnell has spent seven years hunting down her mother, Fiona, whose command of black magic has granted her unprecedented control of the underworld. Now Moira’s global search has led her to a small California town that’s about to become hell on earth.

Tormented by his own terrifying past and driven by powers he can’t explain, ex-seminarian Rafe Cooper joins Moira’s dangerous quest. But Fiona is one devilish step ahead. Hungry for greater power, eternal youth, and stunning beauty, the sorceress is unleashing upon the mortal world the living incarnations of the Seven Deadly Sins.

Together with a demonologist, a tough female sheriff, and a pair of star-crossed teenagers, Moira …

Review: The Devil’s Playground by Jenna Black

Format Read: Mass Market PaperbackNumber of Pages: 368Release Date: March 3rd, 2010Publisher: DellFormats Available: Paperback, eBookPurchasing Info: GoodReads, Author Website, Bookdepository

Book Blurb:Morgan Kingsley, a kick-ass exorcist, can deal with Lugh, the super-sexy demon living inside her, but does he have to moan softly during her intimate moments with her mortal lover? Understandably, Brian is reluctant to share the pleasures of Morgan’s flesh with a gorgeous rogue from the Demon Realm. But personal matters will have to wait when the opportunistic owner of The Seven Deadlies demon club in Philadelphia enlists Morgan’s help in heading off a crisis: It seems that demons have started showing up at the hot spot in alarming numbers and in the unwilling bodies of rough trade club-goers. Morgan is sure that Dougal, Lugh’s sworn enemy, is behind this, but why? To find out …

Geekdom of Books: LOLCurrans

Hey everyone! 

Happy Monday!

Okay I had the Monday from hell today and I’m not very creative so I will use that opportunity to let the creativity of others save the day.
Enter the world of Kate Daniels and feel free to laugh as much as you want.
Here are some 
LOLCurrans

for you!
Enjoy!

 All pictures are from Ilona Andrews website or her forum. You can find even more of these great pics there! So go over a take a look and have a good laugh!

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Interview: Author, Maya Banks & a Giveaway!

We are happy to have Maya Banks, author of the Sweet series, here today. Sweet Temptation, book 4 in this series, was released last week and Maya is here today to answer all our questions about these books. Please give her a warm welcome.

The Geeky Lover: First of all, thanks for being here today.

Maya Banks: Thanks for having me 🙂

The Geeky Lover: Can you please tell us a bit about yourself?

Maya Banks: I live in Texas with my husband and three children. When I’m not writing or reading, love to hunt, fish, and travel. I’m a huge homebody, though, so my favorite place is home with the family.

The Geeky Lover: You live in Texas and most of your books are set in the South too. What makes this region so special to you?

Maya Banks: I love the south. Loved growing up here. …

Review: Succubus Shadows by Richelle Mead

Format Read: Paperback

Number of Pages: 292
Release Date: March 30th, 2010
Publisher: Kensington
Formats Available: Paperback, eBook
Purchasing Info: Author Website, GoodReads, BookDepository

Book Blurb:Georgina Kincaid has formidable powers. Immortality, seduction, shape-shifting into any human form she desires, walking in heels that would cripple mere mortals—all child’s play to a succubus like her.

Helping to plan her ex-boyfriend’s wedding is a different story. Georgina isn’t sure which is worse—that Seth is marrying another woman, or that Georgina has to run all over Seattle trying on bridesmaid dresses. Still, there are distractions. Georgina’s roommate, Roman, is cluttering her apartment with sexual tension. Then there’s Simone, the new succubus in town, who’s intent on corrupting Seth.

And if that wasn’t bad enough, she’s started having dreams shadowy, dangerous but alluring dreams, dreams that don’t want to let …