That’s right. September 30 is the last day to enter the fabulous drawing on Romance Excerpts Only.
During the month of September, REO is having a mega BLOG event where all readers who comment will be entered to win books.
Now don’t just sit there, click on and post a comment. You’ll be glad you did!
Happy Reading,
Sloane Taylor
Sweet as Honey…Hotter than Hell
Only seven days left to share in the fun on Romance Excerpts Only blog. During the month of September they’re having a BLOG event where anyone who comments will be entered to win free books.
Some of the finest authors you’ll ever read are sharing their excerpts, news, contests, and reviews. This is a great opportunity to check out hot material to ward off that winter chill just around the corner.
Remember, that’s Romance Excerpts Only, on their BLOG, during the month of September. Simply leave a comment and you’re in the drawing. There’s a minimum of 10 books waiting to find new homes!
Happy Reading!
Sloane Taylor
Sweet as Honey…Hotter than Hell
COME TOGETHER
Will Anders and Mitch Matheson’s relationship had settled into a comfortable routine until Mitch decides to spice it up with “Twenty Tips to Hotter Sex.” The chapter on concurrent orgasm seems destined to change their relationship. The only question is – will it make it better or destroy it? NC17 Dream Spinner Press.
JUST LIKE SCROOGE
Last Christmas was a romantic disaster for Ben. But will the ghosts of Christmas past spoil his chance of a future with Jacob or will his dreams persuade him otherwise? PG13 Eternal Press
TIME OUT
What do you get the man that has everything? Marc D’Angelo knows exactly what his rich and famous lover needs: a chance to get away from it all, a chance to be a normal couple and enjoy being in love. All that remains is to see how Oliver Carrington reacts to his anniversary gift. NC17
Dream Spinner Press.
GHOST OF CHRISTMAS YET TO COME
“It’s the most horrible time of the year.” Isn’t that the way the song goes? Dan has let years of pain, indecision and upset get to his head, and now he’s managing to drive off his lover, Aaron. But one dream helps Dan find the right road to happiness. NC17
Dream Spinner Press.
SECRET SANTA
Seb and Jamie argue over everything, even Christmas supper. But when they both receive an unsuitable Secret Santa present, it helps cook up something rather more exciting between them! NC17 Eternal Press.
I’ll be back next week to Fan the Flame. Until then…
Happy Writing,
Sloane Taylor
Sweet as Honey…Hotter than Hell
For those of you who have an interest in m/m fiction, Clare London is one of the finest authors you’ll ever read. Here’s the cover from GOLD WARRIOR and a snippet to tease you;
THE GOLD WARRIOR
Maen is a Gold Warrior, a defender of Aza City, a world controlled by the Queen and her womankind where the best of men are maintained for the military and the women’s pleasure. A favorite of his imperious Mistress and a leader among his men, Maen is too cautious to seek casual sexual satisfaction and so stays alone, taking his comfort in ensuring a stable and controlled world. That world is thrown into disarray by Dax, a bold and challenging new Bronze soldier who excites Maen with his fierce hero worship and leads them to a forbidden affair. They find themselves thrown together in a dangerous and hostile environment without the support of the City and far away from their loyalties, and Maen finds himself risking everything for Dax – his position; his loyalties; and eventually, his life.
What the Reviewers Say:
Coffee Time Romance:
More than just a romantic tale, The Gold Warrior is an incredibly layered, well-rounded story of an almost communistic society and the indomitable human spirit within its illusion of order and perfection. Clare London writes these characters with sensitivity, understanding and vision. I cannot wait for the follow-up book to dive back into this story.
Rainbow-Reviews:
The Gold Warrior juggles a lot of issues, but handled it beautifully. She paints wonderful flawed characters and a vivid image of their world. If you have plenty of time set aside (because this story sucks you in and holds you fast), The Gold Warrior makes an excellent read!
Boys Next Door
I’ve always loved London’s writing, but this just makes me love it even more. It’s one of those books that when I finished it, I was pissed that I was going to have to wait for the next book to discover what happens to the other characters.
Buy Gold Warrior at Dreamspinner Press.
Here are three more books by Clare London to check out;
I’ll be back Friday. Until then…
Happy Reading!
Sloane Taylor
Sweet as Honey…Hotter than Hell
Romance Excerpts Only blog is hosting a terrific party the entire month of September. We’re talking excellent authors teasing you with excerpts and news. It’s an event where anyone who leaves a comment will be entered in a drawing to win free books.
This is a perfect time to check out new books for yourself or as holiday gifts.
Remember, that’s Romance Excerpts Only, on their blog, during the month of September. Simply leave a comment and you’re in the drawing. There’s a minimum of 10 books waiting to find new homes!
Happy Reading!
Sloane Taylor
Sweet as Honey…Hotter than Hell
Not only is our September guest chef Clare London an excellent cook, even if according to Clare she does use the smoke alarm as a timer, our talented British friend is also a superb author of classy m/m fiction.
This week I’ll be sharing a bit of her work with you. So sit back and enjoy!
MASQUERADE by Clare London
Four explicit, seductive tales to entertain and enthral!
In BONDED, Chancellor Chariz imprisons a young man with strange ways and a shocking power. Chariz seeks only sexual entertainment, but Oriel offers something in return that will transform his captor for ever.
In TRICKERY, two young servants are brave adventurers on their Prince’s Quest, but when it’s hijacked by a lusty Magician, they are dragged into a murky and magically sexy mess!
In POSSESSION, Lucas is the young and passionate heir to the Fides Auction House. When charismatic Gideon Arnaud intrudes into his life, pursuing him both professionally and personally, Lucas struggles to keep both his freedom and sanity.
In THREADBARE, Edward takes a young mill worker under his protection, and is drawn into a web of beauty and mystery. What price will he pay for the delight and passion that Mori brings him?
And the Reviewers say;
Five bucks is a ridiculous low price to pay for four stories of this quality . . . (Ms London’s) stories are rather like watching a play, with the external world and explanations for its existence, merely suggested. The intimate focus is appropriate for erotica. This author has a large imagination and gift for story telling. The windows she opens are richly dressed and enthralling. This anthology is just incredible value for the price and is highly recommended if you like intelligent erotic stories, rather than plain old porn.”
Masquerade is a fine collection of fantasy short tales. Each is finely delineated, with descriptive backgrounds and rich characterization. The sensuality is also rich, appealing, and intimately detailed.
Here we have four short stories, different time periods and worlds for all of them, but all engaging. The stories are rich and lush, inviting you to curl up with them and delve into their layers. There’s always a touch of warmth in the author’s writing that shines through, even when she’s writing scenes that are sad, upsetting or disturbing. There’s this undercurrent of happiness that lets you know that things are going to work out for her characters. I may be an angst princess, but I can appreciate that thread of warmth.
This anthology has the flavour of the old fables of my youth. Even if in these tales our characters make passionate love, the sex doesn’t break the aurea of fantasy and ethereal love that pervades. The first and fourth tales are my favourite, they are also the longer. I can love a story even if it makes me cry. A very good fantasy anthology, more romantic of what you could think from the cover. Highly reccomended if you like to dream, but also if you have a naughty sense that sometime breaks through the clouds of your daydreams.
BUY at Eternal Press
To learn more about Clare London, vist her at Dark Pearl Diva or on Myspace.
I’ll be back Wednesday with more. Until then…
Happy Reading,
Sloane Taylor
Sweet as Honey…Hotter than Hell
Share in the fun! Boogie on over to Romance Excerpts Only blog during the month of September. They’re having a BLOG event where anyone who comments will be entered to win free books.
Some of the finest authors you’ll ever read are sharing their excerpts, news, contests, and reviews. This is a great opportunity to check out hot material to ward off that winter chill just around the corner.
Remember, that’s Romance Excerpts Only, on their blog, during the month of September. Simply leave a comment and you’re in the drawing. There’s a minimum of 10 books waiting to find new homes!
Happy Reading!
Sloane Taylor
Sweet as Honey…Hotter than Hell
I’m a well traveled author who couldn’t live without a tote on my shoulder. We have such a bag, sporting the beautiful “TEDDI TURNS ON” cover, for you to win in an easy contest. Second and Third Prize winners get a great Goodie Bag.
This contest runs September 7 until October 6. Winners will be announced October 7!
To play, go to www.phoenixrisingpromotions.com or www.sloanetaylor.com. Under the contest section find Questions to the Trivia which are:
1. What does Sloane Taylor’s disclaimer read?
2. What is the heroine’s name in TEDDI TURNS ON?
3. Who are Sloane Taylor’s publishers?
4. What is the featured recipe for August 2008?
5. What is Sloane Taylor’s first Travel tip?
Go to www.sloanetaylor.com for all the answers.
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Happy searching!
Sloane Taylor
Sweet as Honey…Hotter than Hell
follows Melissa Bradley as she does it again with another scorcher from Amber Quill Press.
Genres: Contemporary / Interracial / Multicultural
Length: Novella (20k words)
ISBN-13: 978-1-60272-367-2 (Electronic)
$3.75
BLURB:
Nina Rozek has one big nightmare of a fortieth birthday. She’s overslept, is late for work and manages to get herself pulled over by the hottest young cop she’s ever laid eyes on. And if that weren’t enough, she looks like something her dog would dig up in the backyard. Not that it matters, though, since the handsome police officer is much too young for her…
Alex Torres feels the heat deep in his gut as soon as he locks eyes with the sexy speedster. But, as a police officer, he knows using her info to get a date is oh-so-illegal…
When the two unexpectedly cross paths at a rock concert later that evening, the intense attraction between them boils over into a night of scorching passion straight out of their wildest fantasies. In spite of their many differences, Nina and Alex forge an unlikely relationship that quickly changes everything. Their own problems aren’t the only obstacles they face, however, as friends, family and career threaten to tear them apart.
EXCERPT:
Nina was drowning. There was no other way to describe this rush of taste, scent and heat. Like the song said, she wanted to stay right here, just like this. She’d never imagined for one second that she would be in the arms of a hot young stud, making out with him. Or that she would consider inviting him back to her place. Sensible, forty-year-old accounting managers didn’t do these things.
Why not? The little devil voice danced inside her head.
She moaned as Alex’s tongue swept inside her mouth, twining with hers, exploring, savoring her like a gourmet treat. Her heart knocked against her chest in a primal jungle beat. His hands squeezed her rear tighter, pressing her belly against his erection.
He groaned and tore his mouth from hers, gulping in air like a winded runner. He touched his forehead to hers. “We have to stop. We can’t… Not here.”
Nina wanted to scream. “I know,” she whispered instead.
They stood there, arms around each other, cheeks pressed together trying to control their racing hearts.
Nina wanted this to continue. Between cowardice and desire, she felt her nerves stretch to their limit. Situations like this just didn’t come along.
So go for it. There was that blasted little voice again.
She decided to take a chance. “I don’t want this to end.”
“Neither do I.” Alex caressed the skin of her lower back just above her jeans. “But I did drive my friends.”
Nina worked out the logistics in her head as she played with the hair at the nape of his neck. “Athena drove, and I really have to go home with her. Give me your cell phone.”
He slipped it off his belt clip and handed it to her.
She was freaking crazy. Blaming it on the beer wouldn’t help because she’d only had the one.
Before she lost her nerve, she flipped open the phone and keyed in her name and number.
“You want me to call you tomorrow?”
“No.” Nina pressed “save” and handed over the phone. “Tonight. After you take your friends home.”
Alex stroked a thumb across her cheekbone. “Are you sure?”
“Very.”
He lifted her against him, and kissed her hard and quick. “I want to leave right now.”
Nina couldn’t have agreed more and moved in for another kiss. It went from zero to sixty in three-point-five seconds. She put her hands on his chest and pushed herself away. “You are dangerous.”
Alex bent at the waist, hands on his knees. “Shit! No more touching.”
Her body screaming at the loss of contact, Nina agreed. As she sank down beside Merrilee, she reflected that it was going to be a very long concert.
DREAM ON is one hot read you don’t want to miss. It’s well written with all the elements to squeeze your thighs. Tight.
I’ll be back later in the week. Until then…
Happy Writing!
Sloane Taylor
Sweet as Honey…Hotter than Hell
Eternal Press is now one year old. Today starts their week long birthday party. Head over to the blog all week for fun and free stuff. The kick off starts off with a short trivia contest.
I’ll be back later in the week. Until then…
Happy Writing!
Sloane Taylor
Sweet as Honey…Hotter than Hell
