January 27, 2010

Hot Damn and All Things Good

The votes are counted and the winners are posted. You may recall last August Romance Book Scene reviewed CZECH MATE and awarded my work 5 Stars. This morning I’m doing back-springs around my office. My inbox had a message that of all the books Romance Book Scene reviewed in 2009, CZECH MATE was awarded second place in the Romantic Comedy category! My heartfelt THANKS for this terrific honor.

Here’s the gorgeous icon at the top of their post.

If you go HERE you can see a complete list of winners.

Just to refresh your memory.

CZECH MATE
Sloane Taylor
ISBN-13: 978-1-60272-522-5 (Electronic)
Amber Quill Press – Amber Heat

Here’s a snippet from the terrific Romance Book Scene review;

Looking for a good book that will keep you laughing with a heroine who knows how to laugh at herself even when times are down, than Czech Mate is the choice for you. Lacey has a great bold, sense of humor and there were times when I out right laughed out loud through this book. The sex scenes are hot and the couple in the story are perfect for one another. This novella is a wonderful quick read.

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You can read the complete review from Romance Book Scene here.

Again, Thank you, Romance Book Scene. I’m one ecstatic author!

I’ll be back Monday when we feature a new release from fantastic author Sarah Grimm you won’t want to miss. Until then…

Happy Writing!

Sloane Taylor
Sweet as Honey…Hotter than Hell

January 25, 2010

Get Turned On With

by exciting new author MARIE TUHART. Her first novel, IN PLAIN SIGHT has just been released by Wild Rose Press. And we’re talking thigh squeezer. It’s a read you won’t want to miss.

Allow me to introduce you to Marie!

ST: Hi Marie, thanks for coming out today and congratulations on your first release. Before we discuss IN PLAIN SIGHT, please tell us a little about yourself.

MT: Hi Sloane, thank you so much for having me. I began writing at the tender age of 19, and in 1994 decided to join RWA after years of going to college to get a degree in computers. A lover of romance books, there was nothing better than writing them. In the early 2000′s I discovered erotic romance, and knew I’d found a home. In 2004 I took a class by Jan Springer on how to write erotic romances, and since then I’ve never looked back.

ST: Our readers are interested to learn more about Marie the person. It would be great if you’d fill us in on a few things. Such as what are your favorite hobbies or things in life?

MT: I love to read and play computer games. I’m always browsing my way around bookstores, both new and used.

ST: Is there anything you’d secretly like to do that you haven’t?

MT: I’d love to take a hot air balloon ride, but that’s a little hard because I’m afraid of heights.

ST: I can relate to that. What’s your routine on a normal day?

MT: Is there such a thing as a normal day (VBG). Because I have a day job, I get up at 4 a.m. and head off for the job which starts at 5:30 a.m. I write on my lunch hour, then head for home at 2 p.m. Most days I exercise from 3p-4p, then once I’m home, there’s dinner to cook, dishes to clean up, lunch to get ready for the next day. I check email, go to other writer’s blogs, comment on blogs, bills, etc. Around 9 p.m. I head for bed to start the cycle all over again the next day.

ST: Woman, you are one active person! Why do you write?

MT: Because I want to, I love to write stories. I’ve written stories since I was a teenager, so writing novels was an adventure for me, and it still is. Each book is different from the last.

ST: What’s your favorite part of writing?

MT: Watching the story come together in ways I didn’t even think about.

ST: What do you absolutely hate about writing?

MT: Re-writing. My first drafts are dialogue heavy so I have to go back and write in setting, emotion and other things to make the story fuller.

ST: What does the future hold for Marie Tuhart?

MT: Well, I hope lots of sales. I’m currently working on two more erotic romances for The Wild Rose Press and waiting to hear on a contemporary romance.

ST: Thanks for taking the time and I wish you much success.

MT: Thank you and I hope you and your readers enjoy IN PLAIN SIGHT.

ST: To our readers, you can learn more about Marie and what the future holds for this talented author on her website and on her adult blog where Marie has a new post every Monday.

Here’s an enticement to show you the caliber of this exiting author:

IN PLAIN SIGHT
Marie Tuhart
Wild Rose Press

Blurb:

Bad boy businessman Joe Bradshaw has achieved almost everything he’s wanted in life, but his strait-laced colleague Victoria Collins is proving an elusive challenge. A steamy encounter in the elevator begins a wild journey of sensual discovery. Joe’s determined to break through Vicki’s barriers to reveal the red-hot woman hiding inside. But Vicki is stalked by her past—her ex-fiancé will stop at nothing to get her back. Falling in love and keeping Vicki safe could be the biggest challenges of Joe’s life.

Excerpt:

“You’re too dangerous.” The words slipped out before she was even aware of voicing them.

His eyes widened, and another of those sexy devilish grins spread across his lips. “I’m not dangerous. I’m a teddy bear.”

Victoria gave a snort of laughter. He took another step into the room and suddenly her bedroom felt too small. Now the man invading her territory. “Grizzly bear is more like it,” she muttered.

“A man,” he said, taking two more steps. “A man who wants to get to know you better.”

“If we get to know each other any better, we’ll be arrested.” Her gaze locked with his. He stood less than a foot length from her.

“I got things a little backwards last night.”

“Backwards?” That was an odd word to use. She tilted her head to one side and stared at him.

“Yep, backwards.” His arm rose, and he caressed her cheek. “Making love to you in the elevator was impulsive.”

She opened her mouth.

“But,” he continued before she could get a word out. “I don’t regret one second of it.”

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I’ll be back later this week. Until then…

Happy Writing!

Sloane Taylor
Sweet as Honey…Hotter than Hell

January 22, 2010

YIPPEEEEEE

It’s done! I’m doing handsprings, celebrating with a huge dish of French vanilla ice cream and toasting Aspen Mountain Press with every spoonful.

The enhanced and wonderfully hot FRENCH TART, book two in the Naughty Ladies of Nice series, is winging its way to my fab editor Mychael Black as I type.

Now, I’m anxiously awaiting FRENCH TART, book one, which should be returning to me any day for the edits.

Studs and I are definitely celebrating this weekend.

Be sure to check in Monday when I feature talented author Marie Tuhart and her new release, IN PLAIN SITE. Until then…

Happy Writing!

Sloane Taylor
Sweet as Honey…Hotter than Hell

January 15, 2010

Once is Never Enough

You all know I’m an avid reader and always searching for new books. My quest took me to Amazon. After scrolling through their thousands of books I came across one with a cover and blurb I had to have. My credit card was accepted and a sort time later I held my very own beautiful print copy of ENCORE PERFORMANCES in my hand.

It didn’t take long to read this excellent book, since I couldn’t put it down. Each page held me and swept me into the well written stories. The author is prolific and has a talent worth following. In fact, ENCORE PERFORMANCES is so good I bought another two copies for friends. My recommendation – BUY IT, LOVE IT!

ENCORE PERFORMANCES
Melissa Bradley
$12.50
Amber Quill Press – Amber Heat BUY LINK
Amazon BUY LINK

BLURB:

One night… a heated glance and a seductive smile ignites a firestorm of ecstasy. Nothing matters except the pulse-pounding passion, the red-hot desire. What happens when one night is not enough to quench the searing flames? For two couples, it was only the beginning…

Previously only available in electronic format, these steamy novellas of erotic romance have been combined in one paperback edition! Included are the tales…

DREAM ON

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. 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…

LOVE HAIGHT

It is 1967 and the Summer of Love has just begun to light up San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury. Lily Roberts, a Vietnam nurse, has come here to lose herself in the psychedelic scene and forget the horrors of war. For Joe Sullivan, a rocker on the rise, the vibrant atmosphere is the perfect place to launch his band to the heights of success. One searing night and they would go their separate ways, but those few heated hours change everything. Lily starts to feel emotions long buried and Joe can’t get her out of his mind or his heart…

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I’ll be back next week. Until then…

Happy Reading!

Sloane Taylor
Sweet as Honey…Hotter than Hell