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FIRST TIMER SLOANE TAYLOR

The best thing my parents taught me was to read. The best thing my first husband taught me was to travel. What a combination! As an adult I discovered reading on vacation was the epitome of self-indulgence. My favorite reads were and still are fiction. Escaping into an author’s dream world forced my mundane life into the background.       

I’ve kept a diary since before bound books and rarely miss a day of entering something. One day my insides simmered and then boiled into a story that had to be told. The words finally cooked up into a novel not fit for category romance. The editor told me it was too mainstream, too explicit. Explicit? thinks I. Okay, so maybe there weren’t any shafts of hot steel or womanly cores, but come on, who the hell really has those?

Like every other writer, I was sure if I hadn’t at least written the Great American Novel it was in the top two. Shocked but not disillusioned I turned to my mentor, mystery writer Beth Anderson. She took me by the hand and taught me the technicals of writing and how to bring out my voice, loud and clear. Plus, she’s got this two by four with lots of rough edges and has no problem wielding it across my bony backside. Hmm, sounds like the start of a new novel.

We were soon joined by Yasmine Phoenix who can spot a scene that needs more sexual tension and how to do it faster than I can reach for another Fanny May. She also tortured me to take an online class with Jan Springer, the Queen of Hot, who encouraged me to be more serious about a God given gift. Erotica here I come, no pun intended.

Through all these patient and talented people life has become sweet. Now I have the best of all worlds, writing erotic romance set in exotic foreign countries.

I was born and raised in Chicago then lived in Houston for two years with my first husband. A second marriage brought me back to the Midwest where I’ve remained to be close to my wonderful daughter and her terrific family. Not too proud, am I? Every possible moment is spent with Studly DooRight, my mate for the remainder of my life, either at our home in Lansing, IL or our weekend cottage in Highland, IN. I love to cook for them whenever they’ll let me and I love to hear from you all the time. 

I invite you all to sign up for my monthly contest and quarterly newsletter at www.sloanetaylor.com. The newsletter is announcement list only. No chatter so no clogging up your inboxes.

 

 

TEDDI TURNS ON

Triskelion Publishing -- June 2006

Erotic international romance

No one is 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 a face-to-face confrontation with the little weasel.

 

Prominent German businessman David Stiefle lets nothing stand in his way, especially after his snaky cousin stole the love of his life. No way is he getting involved again, even if she is the sensual Mrs. Howard.

 
 

TEDDI TURNS ON by Sloane Taylor

TEDDI TURNS ON by Sloane Taylor

What people are saying about TEDDI TURNS ON...

“Teddi and David are the international stars in Sloane Taylor’s dynamite-laden debut erotica novel. Sexy, sophisticated, loads of fun to read. TEDDI TURNS ON takes us from the U.S. to Germany, where this dynamic duo learns the hard way what love really is. A fast, smooth, boiling hot read!”

-- Beth Anderson, Award-Winning, Bestselling Author

 

“I give this newbie author two thumbs up. I wanted to hop a jet after reading TEDDI TURNS ON and to find a German hero of my own.”

-- Sherrill Quinn, Author of Chocolate-Covered Werewolves

 

“Sloane Taylor pens a hot, sexy read, well worth the money. Keep an eye out for her next book in this electrifying series.”

-- ~Jenna Howard, Author of Spring Flings Anthology

 

Excerpt of TEDDI TURNS ON...

Chapter One 

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.

* * * * *

Teddi stared out the rain-streaked windows at the busy tarmac.  Her mind was too absorbed with the Munich tour operator, who had done 180 degrees on their contract, to appreciate the parade of jets taxiing along the horizon or the sexy man who had found her airline tickets.  Sick at heart, she feared this was the end of her long established company as profits were eaten up by the extra hours spent to pacify her exasperated clientele.  Every phone call into her busy travel agency had been from an agitated customer ready to blame her for the radical changes to the European tour they had paid a hefty dollar to enjoy.

Maybe she’d better make one last phone call in the hope that damn Bavarian tour operator, who had been screwing with her head, had finally grown some balls and decided to do the right thing.

She flipped open her cell phone and after two rings heard Francine Daniels, the sovereign of all office managers, answer. 

“It’s me, Francie, any word from Munich?”  She held her breath, praying for good news.

“No, doll, no word from Fritz the Faker.  I took the liberty of calling the bank.  Sorry to add more woe to an already crappy day, but he’s cashed that big check you insisted on sending him.  We’re in a world of hurt if he doesn’t follow through on his contract.”

“I’m not going to let this crook get away with it.”  The cool front she presented to the world would not crumble.

“So get going, Theodora, your flight should be ready to board.” 

A familiar image popped into her mind, Francine with her reading glasses three-quarters down her nose and the infamous letter opener waving in her left hand.  “Please, I detest that name.  It sounds so, I don’t know, Old World?”

“Well, that’s where you’re going, kid.  I envy you.  It would be great to get away for awhile.  Think of all those sexy foreign guys.”

Teddi shook her head.  Men held no interest for her

“Don’t you think it’s time you took off your ring?” asked Francine.

“No.  I don’t.”  She twisted the simple gold band around her finger, hurt by the insensitive suggestion.

“You’re a widow.  It’s time you stopped hiding out in this office and move on.  Eligible men aren’t falling from the sky.”

“And I don’t care if they are.  Give it up.”  Even though Matthew was dead, in her heart she was still his wife.

“Go on your trip, relax, get a massage.  Have a little fun.  Meet a man.  Get laid,” said the irascible Francine.  “It’s time, Teddi.  Matthew would want you to be with someone.”

Of course she missed the intimacy of marriage.  The sex had been great and it sure beat the hell out of aspirin to get rid a headache.  She was so tense and frustrated she’d do just about anything to get some relief.  She closed her eyes, rotated her head, and heard enough cracks and pops to make her crave a good massage.

The darkened room and soft music helped her to relax.  She stretched out on the table, shifting just enough to take the pressure off her nipples.  Her arms hung limply over the table edge as she watched the masseur enter.  With the soft snick of the lock, she realized they were alone.  There she was, naked except for the warm towel draped across the swell of her butt.  There he was, all male and tanned with a white tee shirt stretched across his rock-hard chest.

A trace of something spicy floated around her just as his warm hands slid up her spine.  She couldn’t stop the moan that escaped as he rubbed purposefully to relieve the tension in her shoulders.  Everything felt so good.  His slick hands gliding down her torso, the music, the warm oil, ooh especially those hands as they took control of her muscles and thoughts.  His thumbs pressed deeper into her tight flesh as his fingers spread across her back. The warmth skittering over her skin was so intimate and welcome, reminding her of all that she missed.  He pushed firmer, sliding up, down, and out.  His fingers skimmed the side of her breast.  She held her breath.  A deep chuckle filled the room.

“You like?”

 “Oh, yes.”  She twisted to relieve the tingling in her nipples, exposing her breast.  His index finger traced her puckered aureole as his palm massaged her, making her vagina swell.

The towel dipped as he moved lower and stroked her butt.  His long fingers slid between her cleft, setting off sensations she’d only dreamt about.  Her hips jerked as he moved lower yet.  Somehow the scrap of cloth had disappeared.

He shifted her legs apart as he caressed her thighs.  His fingers delved higher until they lightly stroked…

“Hello, earth to Teddi.”  Francine jumped right in, shocking her back to the present.  “I’ll see you in a few weeks.   I’ll be dying to hear about all your adventures.  And you’d better have some to report.”

She slammed the phone closed, wiped her clammy hands down her thighs, and didn’t give a rat’s ass if the sweat streaked the silk.  She’d had enough and wasn’t going to take any more.  Teddi Howard wasn’t a woman to lie down and pull the casket lid over her own face.  Hell no.  She’d face this German screw up and force him to follow through on their contract or he could personally explain to forty-seven people why he’d ruined their vacations.

* * * * *

Back at his chair, David watched her reflection in the window and couldn’t figure out why she had seized his interest.  Sure she had great tits and a fantastic ass, but he wasn’t a lech.  Yet something about the woman made his cock jump to attention and all decent thoughts flip right out of his brain. 

Obviously she was enjoying whatever her thoughts were.  That sexy little expression gave her away, but not as much as the slow way she crossed her legs then squeezed her thighs together.  What he wouldn’t give to be inside her head right now.  Or better yet, inside her.  Hot and wet.  His two favorite sensations.

The possibility of being seated next to her on his flight to Germany brought on a strong desire to join the Mile High Club, an elite group he’d never before considered.  He slid down in the chair, crossed his legs at the ankles, and explored his fantasy.

The light was passing into dark as she lifted his hand to her full mouth, sucking one finger at a time, while her smoldering gaze held his.  His other hand roamed over her thin blouse and pulled it from her waistband.  His fingers brushed her soft skin, inching up to free her incredible breasts.  Soft kitten sounds from deep in her throat filled his ears, as his thumb and forefinger pinched and tugged on her engorged nipple.

Her face turned up, anticipating his kiss.  He swiped his tongue over her hot lips before plunging in, imitating his strongest desire.

He worked her zipper free, then slid her slacks down over her hips and filled his hands with her perfect, rounded ass.  She kicked off the restrictive clothes and climbed atop him after freeing his cock from his painfully tight jeans.  Her long legs straddled his hips.  When the heat from her pussy touched the tip of his cock, he plunged into her, praying for an air pocket to drive him in deeper, taking his sensation higher.  His name was wrenched from her ripe mouth as he pounded…

“Mr. Stiefel.”

Why in the hell would she call him mister at a time like this?

“Mr. Stiefel, your flight for Munich is boarding.”  A shrill voice burst into his perfect daydream, shattering the hot fantasy, but not crushing the biggest hard-on of his life.