Archive for 2010
Grimm is GREAT!
February 1, 2010 | Friends
If you like dangerously sexy suspense and page turners that refuse to let you go, then you won’t want to miss NOT WITHOUT RISK, the new release by incomparable author SARAH GRIMM. I had the pleasure of reading this book and fell in love with Sarah’s strong creative voice and her gutsy, yet vulnerable characters. Trust me, you will too.
To learn more about Sarah and her other books, catch up with her on her kick-ass website or at her blog Off the Keyboard.
Be sure to read through this post because at the end there’s a nice surprise for you. 🙂
NOT WITHOUT RISK
Sarah Grimm
The Wild Rose Press
ISBN: 1-60154-634-3 E-Book $6.25
ISBN: 139781601546340 Paperback $12.99
BLURB:
Six agonizing months after a slug collapsed his lung, Sergeant Justin Harrison manages to return to the one place where he shines—the San Diego homicide division. Nothing will stand in the way of proving he is fit for active duty. Especially not the long-legged brunette who just stumbled into his crime scene.
Photographer Paige Conroy spent years hiding from her past. Then a late night telephone call brings it crashing back. An old friend is in town and needs her help. When she arrives at his hotel room four hours later, he’s dead. Suddenly, she’s the target of a madman, and Paige must turn to Sergeant Harrison for protection.
But who is the bigger threat to her… the faceless assailant she fears will steal her life or the dark-eyed detective she knows could steal her heart?
EXCERPT:
Her hand reached out for him, settled lightly against his left side, just below his sidearm. “What about you, Justin? Do you know, too? Is that what happened to you?”
Her words splintered through him. He swore softly and stepped back, forcing her to drop her hand. “That doesn’t matter now.”
“I think it does,” she persisted, her eyes dark and churning with emotion. “I think it matters a great deal.”
What could he say to her that wouldn’t add to the fear already churning through her? “Paige, please,” he said, attempting to turn the conversation around. “We need to discuss getting you out of here.”
“I’m not leaving. I won’t be driven from my own home.”
“You shouldn’t be alone.”
She lifted her chin, determined to show him strength even while her hands shook. “I’ll be fine.”
Frustration wound deeper. He rolled his shoulder where his muscles knotted painfully. “Listen to me-”
“You aren’t going to tell me are you?”
Justin set his jaw.
“Why not?”
Because she mattered to him. Because the truth about what happened to him six months ago would hurt her, push her away and he didn’t want that. Not when he ached to draw her back into his arms, ached to have the sweet, potent taste of her swimming through his system again.
Too late he realized his silence had the same effect on her. Already, her eyes were going cold and distant as she pulled her emotions tightly under control. Only this time, it wasn’t fear she wanted to keep at bay, but him.
The knowledge stung. It didn’t matter that by distancing herself from him – emotionally and physically – she was probably doing him a favor. He’d already spent enough time thinking of her when he should have been concentrating on his job. Recalling the scent of her, the feeling of rightness that filled him when he held her in his arms. When he was supposed to be reestablishing his place in the department.
He needed to remember that any further involvement with her would be a colossal mistake. That he couldn’t afford the distraction Paige Conroy represented.
Still, the ache in his chest as she withdrew even further took him by surprise.
“Tempting as your offer is,” she said quietly, as she eased across the room. “I won’t go home with you. I can’t sleep with you, Justin. You say it doesn’t have to be that way, but you and I both know that’s the way it would be.” Her arms slid around her middle. Her gaze met his. “You’re a risk I can’t afford to take.”
Now for that surprise – Sarah is offering a free pdf of NOT WITHOUT RISK to one lucky person. All you have to do is add a comment and Sarah will select a random winner. We’ll post their name right here tomorrow morning. Good Luck!
I’ll be back later this week. Until then…
Happy Writing!
Sloane Taylor
Sweet as Honey…Hotter than Hell
Hot Damn and All Things Good
January 27, 2010 | Uncategorized
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.
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
Get Turned On With
January 25, 2010 | Friends
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.”
I’ll be back later this week. Until then…
Happy Writing!
Sloane Taylor
Sweet as Honey…Hotter than Hell
YIPPEEEEEE
January 22, 2010 | Hot Damn
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
Once is Never Enough
January 15, 2010 | Friends
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…
I’ll be back next week. Until then…
Happy Reading!
Sloane Taylor
Sweet as Honey…Hotter than Hell
