It's a NEW RELEASE

Meet the Magnificent Men of Munich, starting with suave David Steifel in Heated Negotiations, book one in the thigh-clenching four book series.

Mergers and negotiations are not just for the boardroom, especially when things heat up high over the Atlantic.

BLURB:
Travel agency owner Teddi Howard is Hell in high heels when she jumps a plane to Munich. Her goal—strangle the German tour operator who reneged on their exclusive contract.

German businessman David Stiefel well knows the feeling of being screwed over and is resolved to avoid emotional attachments. This strategy has served him well, until his chance encounter with the enticing Ms. Howard.

EXCERPT:
David Stiefel’s eyes kept track of the copper-haired female while he rolled up the sleeves of his striped shirt. The woman was oblivious to the stir she created as she strolled through the crowded O’Hare Airport Business Class Lounge. He stroked an index finger over his lips and studied her sleek figure clad in formfitting slacks. The appealing rear view was too good to miss. The pleasure of not seeing a panty line forced him to shift in his chair to adjust for the sudden pull in his jeans.

She bent over, hung her jacket across the chair back, and glanced over her shoulder at him. Their gaze held as a smile tweaked the corner of his mouth. He crumpled the wrappings from his beef sandwich and knew he’d just been offered dessert. Now all he had to do was make his move.

As his good luck would have it, right there on the floor just a few meters away was an airline ticket dropped by some unsuspecting person. He knew that delicious-looking woman had done it as a ploy to meet him.

He stood and paced off the few steps, never taking his eyes from her. He stooped, scooped up the packet, and walked the few extra feet before he glanced at the name printed in bold marker across the front. When he held it toward her, she fumbled with her purse and carry-on as if she did not know she had lost such an important set of documents. Very cool.

Standing in front of her, he leaned down just enough to catch her scent. A fragrance that reminded him of herbs.

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~Sloane

TUESDAY TEASER

Time to take the edge off this winter freeze with an excerpt from book three in my series the Magnificent Men of Munich.

FRANCINE ON FIRE
Sloane Taylor
ISBN 978-1-60168-060-0
Aspen Mountain Press



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BLURB:
Francine Daniels doesn’t trust men. Not since two husbands and a con artist ruined her life. After years of struggle – during which she took back control and soared to new heights – there is no place in her plans for a German hottie…Even if she does burst into flames at his touch.

Heicke Brewer already made one disastrous trip down the aisle, and never plans to go that route again. He prefers the parade of international beauties lined up outside his bedroom door to enjoy his ‘satisfaction guaranteed’ reputation…Until he meets an American pixie too hot not to handle.

Francine is working a golf outing when nature decides to step in.

EXCERPT:
Francie swiped a hand across her shoulder, hoping her over exuberant co-worker had splashed water and not that a bird had decided her new shirt looked good as a sweet dump site. Dammit, another drop landed on her forearm.

“Gretchen, be more…” She spun around to see the blonde bombshell in deep conversation with a gorgeous golfer that included more body contact than a good lap dance. If they weren’t careful, the entire course would see them humping like dogs in heat.

A quick glance at the sky showed thick black clouds heading toward the golf course, but it was the streaks of dark green reaching the treetops that startled her.

“Hey, Gretchen. Stud Muffin. We need to get all this stuff on the cart.” She dropped the plastic liquor bottles into their cases and brushed the rain from her eyelashes. The few drops had exploded into a full blown downpour. Pissed at the lack of help, Francie turned just as a crack of thunder split the air and she saw a blonde ponytail bouncing as the golf cart sped down the asphalt path.

“You rotten little bitch,” she shouted, but screaming and waving her fist did little to ease her anger.

The sky blazed with jagged arcs of lightning as they streaked upward from the ground. She clamped her hands over her ears as the double explosion of thunder rattled her teeth. Making a snap decision that she could make better time darting to the clubhouse barefooted, Francie yanked off her squishy walking shoes then scooped up the flimsy cashbox and groaned as the sodden mess dissolved in her hands. Coins spilled onto the mushy grass as the notes spun into a whirlpool. Her hands flew as she racked up the currency, stuffing it into the shallow pockets of her capris. She yanked at the soaked shirt clinging to her skin, and decided she had no other choice. A shiver ran down her spine as she slid the heavy euro coins into her bra. The damned things weighed a ton and froze her nipples into tight buds. She turned to sprint down the lane and careened into an oncoming golf cart.

“Shit.” Her knee hurt like hell, but she didn’t have time to worry about it as another bolt of lightning ripped a heavy branch off the tree a few feet away.

“Get in.” A booming voice wiped away her panic. She jumped into the cart, clutching her breasts as the money tumbled to the ground. “Do not worry about them. We will return after the storm, but right now we must get to shelter.”

She nodded in relief, swiping raindrops from her face and glanced into the sexy eyes of the hotel handyman. Of all the asinine times to worry about looks, she thought as she maneuvered her fingertips in a sorry attempt at spiking her hair into its familiar style.

“There is a shelter around this next curve.” He shot a quick glance her way, careful to keep the cart on the narrow lane.

“I can’t believe how the temperature dropped so fast.”

“It is always that way in Germany. Cold in one minute.” His eyes smoldered as he stared at her mouth and she shivered, heat coiling in her belly. “But I have hopes it will warm up soon.”

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I'll be back Wednesday with Rick R. Reed. Until then...

Happy Reading!

Sloane Taylor
Sweet as Honey...Hotter than Hell
www.sloanetaylor.com

TUESDAY TEASER

Here's a little teaser to help warm up your cold winter day. :)

TEDDI TURNS ON
Sloane Taylor
ISBN 978-1-60168-115-7
Aspen Mountain Press




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BLURB:
No one’s going to take advantage of Teddi Howard again, including the Munich tour operator who screwed her over when he reneged on their contract. Her only option is to face the little weasel.

Nothing stands in the way of the prominent, German businessman David Stiefle, especially a woman. No way is he ever getting involved, even if she is the sensual Mrs. Howard.

EXCERPT:
David Stiefel’s eyes kept track of the copper-haired female while he rolled up the sleeves of his striped shirt. The woman was oblivious to the stir she created as she strolled through the crowded O’Hare Airport Business Class Lounge. He stroked an index finger over his lips and studied her sleek figure in form fitting slacks. The appealing rear view was too good to miss. The pleasure of not seeing a panty line forced him to shift in his chair to adjust for the sudden pull in his jeans.

She bent over, hung her jacket across the chair back, and glanced over her shoulder at him. Their gaze held as a smile tweaked the corner of his mouth. He crumpled the wrappings from his beef sandwich and knew he’d just been offered dessert. Now all he had to do was make his move.

As his good luck would have it, right there on the floor, just a few meters away was an airline ticket dropped by some unsuspecting person. Ha, unsuspecting, his Aunt Hilda. He knew that delicious looking woman had done it as a ploy to meet him.

He stood and paced off the few steps, never taking his eyes from her. He stooped, scooped up the packet, and walked the few extra feet before he glanced at the name printed in bold marker across the front. When he held it toward her she fumbled with her purse and carry-on as if she didn’t know she’d lost such an important set of documents. Very cool.

Standing in front of her, he leaned down just enough to catch her scent. Shalimar. His favorite.

“Bitte, Frau, are you missing something?” He liked the way her eyes widened as if she were surprised. She was good.

“Thank you.” She reached out a slender hand. Thank God there wasn’t any of that garish nail art so many women seemed to prefer.


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I'll be back tomorrow with my good friend Dorien Grey. Until then...

Happy Reading!

Sloane Taylor
Sweet as Honey...Hotter than Hell
www.sloanetaylor.com

WE HAVE WINNERS!

My January newsletter "Members Only Contest" was easy as always. All the entrants had to do was email me with AUSTRIA in the subject line. There are two winners and the prize is a free download of LONNIE HEATS UP.



And the lucky readers are:

EVA
TRISH

Thank you all for playing. I'll be back next week. Until then...

Happy Writing!

Sloane Taylor
Sweet as Honey...Hotter than Hell
www.sloanetaylor.com

LOVE ROMANCES CAFE BEST OF 2009 AWARDS

LRC has nominated ISABELLA IGNITES for Best Erotic Book 2009. It's a great honor and I couldn't be happier. I do need your help. Please cast your vote for ISABELLA IGNITES. I sure would appreciate it!

To vote:

Email dawn_roberto@yahoo.com with "LRC's "BEST OF 2009" Awards" in subject. If this is not in the subject it will not be counted. In the body of the email, list your votes by category, complete with the name and title for whom you are voting. (That's dawn underscore roberto AT yahoo.com)

All entries are to be in by 2/23/2010. Any entries received after that will NOT be counted and automatically deleted.

To view the entire list of nominees, visit (in the files section)
http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/ LoveRomancesCafe/ ?yguid= 373976069

Sloane Taylor
Sweet as Honey...Hotter than Hell
ISABELLA IGNITES http://www.aspenmountainpress.com/new-releases/isabella-ignites/prod_271.html
FINNISH FANTASIES http://amberquill.com/AmberHeat/FinnishFantasies.html

THE BEST OF THE BEST



Yesterday Love Romances Cafe announced the nominees for their 2009 Best of Awards. It's an amazing group of authors this year. The category that made me sit up and take notice is listed below.

Best Erotic Book 2009

Djinn & Tonic (Ashlyn Chase-EC)
Dark Elves 6: Awakening (Jet Mykles-Loose Id)
Gaven (JC Owens-Loose Id)
Rescuing Clarice (Anny Cook-EC)
Isabella Ignites (Sloane Taylor-AMP)
Kaydana & the Crown of the Worlds (Nyki Blatchley-Lyrical Press)
The Reluctant Dom (Tymber Dalton-Lyrical Press)
Hotter Than Hell (L. Shannon-LSB)
Blood & Fire (Mychael Black-Changeling)
Fireproof (Tina Holland-LSB)
A Magical Story (Shayne Carmichael-Phaze)
Spank Me Twice (Anthology-Noble Romance)

Hot Damn, life is good. :) This is an incredible honor and I couldn't be more shocked or happier. I want to thank Dawn Roberto, owner of Love Romances Cafe, and my incredible editor Mychael Black for making this all happen.

You can see all the nominees in all the categories HERE.

Voting doesn't begin until February 15. Trust me, I'll post all the information you'll need then.

Now I'm off to celebrate. I'll be back later this week. Until then...

Happy Writing!

Sloane Taylor
Sweet as Honey...Hotter than Hell
www.sloanetaylor.com

YOURS FREE


Do you like bookmarks and postcards? How about a handy booklet for travel? If so, please send your snail mail address to me, sloanetaylor@comcast.net, with FREE TO ME in the subject line. I'll be happy to send you a packet no matter where in the world you are.

Sloane Taylor
Sweet as Honey...Hotter than Hell
TEDDI TURNS ON 2009 EPPIE Finalist - Erotica www.aspenmountainpress.com
CZECH MATE http://amberquill.com/AmberHeat/CzechMate.html
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FANNING THE FLAME HIGHER

Love Romances and More Reviews gave FRANCINE ON FIRE 4 HEARTS! Below is a snippet followed by the link for the complete review.

Publisher: Aspen Mountain Press
ISBN: 978-1-60168-060-0

Contemporary Romance Erotic

E Book

Reviewed by Dawn



I love the way this author teases the reader with flashes of wit, lust and comedy as I read FRANCINE ON FIRE. It is a story that had me chuckling one minute and the next wondering if I should call honey home for some serious tension release. This was definitely one of those stories that I am dying to read again, preferably in bed with my significant other.

The heat simmers between them 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.

FRANCINE ON FIRE is a delightful story that will leave you gasping for more as the last page is read. I know I am anxiously awaiting word on another installment of those Magnificent Men of Munich and maybe I can find one of my own…even if he is in Ms. Taylor’s wonderful books. 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!

You can read the complete review here

Sloane Taylor
Sweet as Honey...Hotter than Hell
www.sloanetaylor.com

2 DAYS TO PLAY






Valentines Day Scavenger Hunt with


Mary Martinez


Rita Karnopp


Sloane Taylor


How It Works:

Each author has five questions. Travel to their site for the answers. Email your entry to Sloane Taylor, sloanetaylor@comcast.net.

Only one entry per person. All players will be placed in a drawing for one grand prize and three runners up prizes.





GRAND PRIZE


Valentine Basket with:


Meet Me In Fantasyland by Mary Martinez Signed CD (PDF)





Kidnapped by Rita Karnopp Signed CD (PDF)





Teddi Turns On by Sloane Taylor Signed CD (PDF)





Lonnie Heats Up by Sloane Taylor Signed CD (PDF)





Montana Huckleberry bar and Sacred Bround T-Shirt from Rita Karnopp

Fur lined handcuffs

Bookmarks, pens and Misc. Valentine Goodies




Runner up prizes


1. Download of Enchanted Dreams by Mary Martinez





2. Download of Dark Spirit by Rita Karnopp





3. Download of French Tart by Sloane Taylor






MARY MARTINEZ
1 - Where did Mary tie the knot with the love of her life?
2 - Who savesd Jenny and makes her fall in love with him?
3 – Who is Rissa meeting in Fantasyland?
4 – Who does Molly Anderson want to sue in Breach of Contract?
5 – What sexy handy man bears a striking resemblance to the man in Cassie’s dreams?

RITA KARNOPP
1 - What does In'is'kim get from Skyler to help unravel the clues left by a murderer? (Hint: Read my book blurbs.)
2 - How many suspense books have I written?
3 - Who gave Wind Song ‘five red roses’?
4 - Which of my books does Leota, a psychic Blackfoot woman, struggle to stop the Treaty of 1855 from being signed?
5 - What Montana scene have I shared with you on my ‘about me’ tab?

Sloane Taylor
1 - Who is the April 2008 guest check on my What's Cooking page with a tempting meal to serve on Valentine's Day or any holiday?
2 - What is the easiest way to peel a banana? (Hint - click on my Cooking Tips page.)
3 - Name Sloane's favorite book by Thom King and Debra Peterson. (Hint - click on my About page.)
4 - From my book French Tart - What has better uses than sweetening tea? (Hint - click on my Now Available page.)
5 - Who is the guest author on my January 12, 2009 blog to Warm Up Winter?

Deadline for entries February 14 Midnight MST.


Have Fun!

Sloane Taylor
Sweet as Honey... Hotter than Hell

THE DECISIONS ARE IN!

Isn't this the most beautiful icon you've ever seen? It sure is to me!

This coveted award signifies that two of my Aspen Mountain Press books have been honored by Love Romances Cafe in two separate categories.

Best Book All Around 2008
TEDDI TURNS ON

Best Contemporary Book 2008
LONNIE HEATS UP

Both came in as Honorable Mention and I couldn't be more proud or happy.

Congratulations to all the Winners, other Honorable Mentions, and Runner Ups! You all are amazing talents.

I'll be back later in the week after the glow dims a bit.:) Until then...

Happy Writing!

Sloane Taylor
Sweet as Honey...Hotter than Hell