May 2009
We have started our garden! The plot is 16′ x 3′ and seems to grow with every shovel of cow manure we spread. The gardening clerks at Allen Landscaping have become my new best friends and probably cringe every time they see me. They are a wealth of info on plants and flowers, and I am grateful.
IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE!
Last issue our contest was to email me with SPRING in the subject line for a chance to win a copy of ESTHER MAY MORROW BUY OR BORROW by Arthur Everest. Three names were drawn. And the winners are:
LORETTA
MARCY
TAMMY
Next good news…
AMBER QUILL PRESS is releasing CZECH MATE May 24. Here’s a short blurb to tease you:
Life isn’t easy for aspiring interior designer Lacey Blake when she finds herself stranded in Prague dressed like a dolled up hooker for her fetish minded, soon to be ex, boyfriend. The cash strapped American, boasting a feather boa and stilettos that would make a dominatrix sob, is saved by an intriguing offer from a staid giant in a sleek Armani suit. It doesn’t take long to convince herself there’s nothing like a sex fest to get the most out of a free vacation.
Dragan Petrovic is determined his 5-star hotel will retain its unblemished reputation and no prostitute will kickoff her career in his lobby. But one look into her eyes and he knows there is more to her than a micro mini and a push up bra. The urge to protect her drives him to madness when he suggests an unusual scheme that stirs up deep desires and alters their lives forever.
Lacey is hot and ready for action when she accepts Dragon’s offer and takes the matter in hand to relieve the sexual tension between them.
And there’s more!!!
Love Romances and More Reviews gave FRANCINE ON FIRE 4 HEARTS! Below is a snippet followed by the link for the complete review.
I love the way this author teases the reader with flashes of wit, lust and comedy. FRANCINE ON FIRE is a story that had me chuckling one minute and the next wondering if I should call honey home for some serious tension release.
The heat simmers but misunderstandings and tempers flair when things get mixed up between Francine and Heicke. Ms. Taylor delves into Germany again and reintroduces two delightful characters from Lonnie Heats Up and Teddi Turns On. With the right amount of wit, charm and comedy, she introduces you to the real Francine and Heicke, warts and all. This is an author that you know loves her spunky American women and those hot European men they fall for. I definitely couldn’t put it down as I laughed, smiled and lusted over Francine and Heicke’s adventures and I was rooting for these two to get over their troubles to find what they had was so very rare and lovely.
If you enjoy a fast paced story with tight writing that weaves a spell around you and filled with characters that seem to steal your heart, then grab Ms. Taylor’s Magnificent Men of Munich Series and FRANCINE ON FIRE. I know I am going to read this one again and hope you do too!
Reviewed by Dawn
You can read the complete review here.
Robert Appleton, British science fiction writer, is the owner of Mercurial Times, has done an unrequested review of FRENCH KISS. Stepping out of his usual reading realm, below is a snippet of what Robert had to say.
Witty and crackling with sass, FRENCH KISS, the fourth novelette in Sloane Taylor’s Naughty Ladies of Nice series, is a standalone sexy short that promises and delivers a good time.
American sass meets provincial French in this lively romance, by turns sweet and sea-salty. I had a great time with this book. I don’t normally read erotic romances, but Ms. Taylor’s vibrant style isn’t exclusive to the sex scenes, as it tends to be for some authors in this genre. Here she imbues the characters, scene setting and dialogue with quirky life all their own. Plus, the lovemaking is seriously hot.
My advice? Kick back and let the fizzy swells of FRENCH KISS wash over you. This is one addictive series. Next up for me, FRENCH TWIST…
You can read the complete review here.
Mercurial Times is a site that presents Robert’s news and views. 2009 is his second year in the rollercoaster world of e-publishing. Be sure to visit his author homepage. The man is a genius.
ON A PERSONAL NOTE
You may remember my 11 year old granddaughter is a dancer. Her dance team has entered two competitions this year. At the first one, the girls won gold for their trio number. At the second, they again won gold for their trio and gold for their lyrical dance. Talk about your proud grandma!
Studs’ is puffing his chest, too. His 6 year old grandson plays pitch baseball in a league. His team is the Pirates. This kid is very talented, learns quickly, and is a true team player. Last game, he hit the ball each pitch, made bases, and scored runs. YAY, PIRATES!!
ON WRITING
I’m late in completing FINNISH FANTASIES, book one in the Melt the Ice series. The lead characters, Kate Adams and Rurik Jaakko, decided what should have been 15,000 – 20,000 word book just wasn’t enough space for them to do all they wanted. Pushy characters now have me at 25,000 words and are finally in agreement we can end their wild affair soon.
Two friends from Finland, Tessa Bamberg and Eva Silkka have been invaluable with advice and translations. Thank you both for all the help.
CONTEST
It’s time for another Newsletter Members Only Contest. We’re going easy again. This time there will be 4 winners. The prize is a free download, FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD. It’s a cookbook compiled by the talented authors from Eternal Press.
Simply email me sloanetaylor @ comcast.net, no spaces, on or before July 1, 2009. Please type YUM in the subject line. Told you it was easy!
As always, I love to hear from you. Please feel free to email me anytime, sloanetaylor@comcast.net.
Thank you again for allowing me to update you on my life. I’ll be back in August. Until then…
Happy Reading!
