It’s that time again — Tuesday! — which means I attempt to brighten your day with half-naked men. Read on at your own risk. Top Off Tuesdays was started by Felicia, Christi and me. It is where we (and you!) share the book covers that make us swoon. Head over to Felicia’s blog to share your Top Off Tuesday link or to see what everyone has posted.
Kelly helped me to discover James Lear. His covers are GOLD.
Move over, Scarlett O’Hara! It’s New England, 1861, and the troubles in the southern states seem a long way off for Jack Edgerton, the spoiled son of a prominent Vermont family. Howver, when he meets and falls in love with Aaron Johnson, the sexy son of a slave on the run from Virginia, Edgerton’s world is turned upside down. Separated by circumstances, the lovers pursue each other through the escalating madness of the Civil War and both find themselves forced to choose sides. After a series of outrageous adventures including steamy woodland trysts and an impromptu jailhouse orgy that briefly reconciles the warring parties they are reunited in the Shenandoah Valley in the autumn of 1864 — where the conflict is about to come to a bloody, burning climax.
-from Goodreads
Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal March 5, 2013 at 12:53 am
Sometimes, when I needed a pick-me-up, I’d head over to GR and just look at all this covers and titles. I can honestly say that I left in a better frame of mind EVERY SINGLE TIME!
*thumbs up*, beebs. *THUMBS UP*
Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal March 5, 2013 at 12:55 am
Wait. Wait wait wait wait wait. An “impromptu jailhouse orgy”? HOW DID I MISS THAT THE FIRST TIME I READ IT???? LOLOLOLOL! YESSSSSSS!
Amanda @ On a Book Bender March 5, 2013 at 9:28 am
lol. IMPROMPTU JAILHOUSE ORGY!
Not sure how you can miss that. It’s not like you see one every day. =P
Amanda @ On a Book Bender March 5, 2013 at 9:27 am
These covers are definitely pick me ups!
Felicia March 5, 2013 at 6:44 am
Ok OUCH because bare bum on dirt just can’t be comfy!
Also holy smokes on the Jailhouse Orgy–I would say this guy has a thing for the uncomfortable smexy LOL
Amanda @ On a Book Bender March 5, 2013 at 9:31 am
Well, Felicia. You know if he’s into jailhouse orgies, a little pain on his bum might be welcomed.
Jenny March 5, 2013 at 9:03 am
Sweet baby Jesus. Would you look at that? NICE AMANDA! Also, this:
“After a series of outrageous adventures including steamy woodland trysts and an impromptu jailhouse orgy that briefly reconciles the warring parties they are reunited in the Shenandoah Valley in the autumn of 1864″
I love how that sentence just continues on its merry way as if it didn’t include the words “impromptu jailhouse orgy”. Damn those jailhouse orgies, they just sneak up on you sometimes don’t they?
Amanda @ On a Book Bender March 5, 2013 at 9:33 am
“Hey, guys. I’m a little bored. What should we do?”
“Uh, orgy?”
“Sure. Let’s do this. Drop your pants.”
Jenny March 5, 2013 at 9:35 am
Happens to me all the time. Sneaky little things, orgies. *starts taking off pants*
Amanda @ On a Book Bender March 5, 2013 at 9:36 am
I bet this is why Kelly doesn’t wear pants. One less thing to do to get your orgy on.
Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal March 5, 2013 at 9:38 am
Look. You never know when you’re going to come across an impromptu jailhouse orgy. It’s best to be prepared. Pants… get in the way.
Amanda @ On a Book Bender March 5, 2013 at 9:41 am
That’s what I love about you, Kelly. You’re always prepared.
Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal March 5, 2013 at 9:43 am
*wants to make reference to the #NakedWerewolves who carry lube around just in case*
*fails*
*laughs anyway*
Amanda @ On a Book Bender March 5, 2013 at 9:50 am
lolololol. Oh, those #NakedWerewolves always have their dates in mind.
Vanessa The Jeep Diva March 5, 2013 at 9:17 am
Oh wow! A wide variety of naked man covers. I gotta go back over to GR to approve some more.
Amanda @ On a Book Bender March 5, 2013 at 9:34 am
You know me, I’m all over those naked man covers. ;)
Book Savvy Babe March 5, 2013 at 9:44 am
um, WOW! definitely give that cover a gold star :) he’s nekkid! I approve, Book Savvy Babes
Amanda @ On a Book Bender March 5, 2013 at 9:51 am
Naked covers are my favorite Top Off Tuesday covers! ;)
Christi Snow March 5, 2013 at 11:16 am
Whoa…HOT VALLEY looks very good. But now I’m curious….what does THE BACK PASSAGE look like? I think I need to go check more of this author’s books. Fantastic choice this week, Amanda…even without the cover (which is perfect), the comments today are AWESOME! hehe….smiles!
Amanda @ On a Book Bender March 5, 2013 at 7:15 pm
Er… I may have Back Passage coming up soon. :)
Shirley March 5, 2013 at 12:47 pm
Quite entertaining today Amanda… especially the comments. ;) I have nothing to add because it’s pretty much all been said.
Amanda @ On a Book Bender March 5, 2013 at 7:15 pm
Comments are always the best part of Top Off Tuesdays, Shirley!
Alison (AlisonCanRead) March 5, 2013 at 12:58 pm
Ummm…wow. You know, I wouldn’t want to sit naked on a big rock. Most rocks have a bunch of jagged edges. Sounds uncomfortable.
Plus, for the model’s sake, I hope it was a warm day when they took that photo :-)
Amanda @ On a Book Bender March 5, 2013 at 7:16 pm
Perhaps with his sculpted butt, he doesn’t feel the pain of the jagged edges?
Tena @Crazy Book Slut March 5, 2013 at 2:01 pm
WOWZER!
I either A) need a drink or B) a shower.
Birthday suit!
This cover wins this week, how could it not?
Ü
Amanda @ On a Book Bender March 5, 2013 at 7:17 pm
Wheeee!
(I recommend a drink AND a shower. Why not have best of both worlds?)
Kristilyn (Reading in Winter) March 5, 2013 at 3:37 pm
I just … can’t stop looking! It just looks so uncomfortable …
Amanda @ On a Book Bender March 5, 2013 at 7:18 pm
I think he looks quite happy. ;)
Tara SG (25 Hour Books) March 5, 2013 at 4:59 pm
“an impromptu jailhouse orgy”
OMFG *dies*
Amanda @ On a Book Bender March 5, 2013 at 7:18 pm
I KNOW. Awesome, right?
Nikki Steele March 5, 2013 at 5:33 pm
Ahhh. That was so needed after a long Tuesday of work. Thanks lady ;)
Amanda @ On a Book Bender March 5, 2013 at 7:19 pm
You’re welcome, Nikki! :D
Mary @ BookSwarm March 5, 2013 at 5:51 pm
Oh, holy crap on a cracker. Or in a crack, as the case may be. I’m having a hard time *snickers* getting over the “impromptu jailhouse orgy” and the nekkid guy sprawled on a not-so-smooth rock.
Best. Cover. AND Blurb. EVER!!!!
Amanda @ On a Book Bender March 5, 2013 at 7:19 pm
Bwahahaha. YES. I agree. BEST COVER AND BLURB! :)