IN DEBT TO THE DOM Guilty Pleasures 1 JAN BOWLES Copyright © 2010 Chapter One Keaton Rivers settled back in his executive chair and stared at the slowly darkening skyline. From his top floor office at Goldstein Rivers, he had an uninterrupted view. At this time of day with the lights just starting to come on, the city of Chicago looked stunning. He chewed on his pencil and idly flicked through the personnel files once more. One of the managing directors was leaving in little more than a month’s time, and, as CEO, he always liked to have a hand in their replacement. So far, he’d narrowed the field down to three candidates. All holding senior positions within the company, they could all bring their own personal skills to the job. He needed to wrap this up before he took his annual month-long vacation. He flicked a switch on his intercom and spoke. “Leanne, please arrange working lunches with the following—Robert Kincade, Martin Scott, Joe Magnusson, and Maddie James.” “Yes, Mr. Rivers. Anything else?” “No. I’m gonna call it a night. You, too, Leanne.” He turned to the bank of windows and stared once more into the night, seeing without…
I’m so thrilled, my new book BOUGHT FOR THE BILLIONAIRE’S BED is released today. This is the 2nd book in my Guilty Pleasures Series and can stand alone. Thirty-five-year-old self-made billionaire Trent Mavers needs more excitement in his life. The social scene in New York has left him thoroughly disillusioned. When he meets twenty-five-year-old Swedish beauty Mia Johansson at a charity auction, he believes he’s found the perfect woman. Sexy, alluring and highly intelligent, she is dressed to kill and is everything he desires. However, Mia is not all she seems. She is hiding her true identity. After a night of unbridled passion in the billionaire’s bed, she soon finds herself in serious trouble when her deception is uncovered. The only person who can save her now is Trent Mavers, the very man she has deceived. Is he acting out of kindness by spending thousands of dollars to help her, or has the billionaire really just bought her for his bed? To find out more and to purchase visit Bookstrand HERE
I just had to share my new cover for BOUGHT FOR THE BILLIONAIRE’S BED It’s my first Everlasting Cover and by far my favourite. I love it!! It’s due to be released on 18th February 2011
I can hardly believe it myself. My book IN DEBT TO THE DOM has been nominated for the Best BDSM Book 2010 at Love Romances Cafe. I am honoured to be with so many other talented authors. Blurb At twenty-eight, Maddie James has risen through the ranks of investment bank Goldstein Rivers to achieve great success. All of that changes when she receives a demand for half a million dollars for the safe return of her sister. Torn between her allegiance to her job and the demands of the kidnappers, she secretly wires the money, hoping to replace it with the sale of her house. When thirty-six-year-old wealthy businessman Keaton Rivers discovers the money is missing from his company, he suspects Maddie. Will he throw her to the wolves or find another way for her to repay the debt? As a Dom, Keaton knows Maddie would make the perfect submissive. From the very first moment he laid eyes on her, he’d wanted her. Only this time it will be on his terms… To save her career, will Maddie make a deal with the Dom? You can read an adult excerpt HERE
I am really honoured to have been nominated for the Favourite Erotic Author Category in the CAPA awards from The Romance Studio. Winners will be announced on 14th February 2011 I’m just thrilled to be up against so many great authors. Check out the nominee’s HERE
I thought I’d introduce you to my new cowboy romance series. Its called THE COWBOY MAVERICKS: ROPED And follows the Maverick family as they find love. The first book focuses on Fay Maverick and the love of her life, Brett Donovan. When thirty-one-year-old Brett Donovan returns to Black Creek, Kansas, the accusation that tainted his life still remains. Disowned seven years ago by his father because of a lie, Brett knows that mud sticks. How can he contemplate a future here, when those around him are only too willing to remind him of his past? Fay Maverick has always loved Brett. Their brief affair some seven years ago ended before it had really begun. Even if it means going against her four older brothers’ wishes, she will use every trick in the book to win her man back. Can she convince Brett to stay, or will her brothers try and run him out of town? With the Maverick brothers hot on his tail, Brett knows that staying around Black Creek could be dangerous. Should he leave, or will nights of passion with Fay prove far too tempting? To read an excerpt click HERE
My latest book is released today: IN DEBT TO THE DOM It is part of my Guilty Pleasures series. Here’s the blurb: At twenty-eight, Maddie James has risen through the ranks of investment bank Goldstein Rivers to achieve great success. All of that changes when she receives a demand for half a million dollars for the safe return of her sister. Torn between her allegiance to her job and the demands of the kidnappers, she secretly wires the money, hoping to replace it with the sale of her house. When thirty-six-year-old wealthy businessman Keaton Rivers discovers the money is missing from his company, he suspects Maddie. Will he throw her to the wolves or find another way for her to repay the debt? As a Dom, Keaton knows Maddie would make the perfect submissive. From the very first moment he laid eyes on her, he’d wanted her. Only this time it will be on his terms… To save her career, will Maddie make a deal with the Dom? If you would like to purchase visit Bookstrand HERE Read an excerpt: “What are you going to do?” “What would you do?” She hung her head in shame. “Call the cops.” He…
I have just received my latest cover for IN DEBT TO THE DOM Due to be released on 16th December 2010. It’s part of my new Guilty Pleasures series Thank you Jinger I love it Jan x
I’m over the moon. Siren has just accepted my latest manuscript for publication. Projected published date April 2011. This is the 2nd one in my Guilty Pleasures series and is titled BOUGHT FOR THE BILLIONAIRE’S BED. I’m very pleased. Jan x
It’s release day for my latest erotic cowboy romance. Meet Cassie Philips and her gorgeous cowboy Brad Dawson in………. BOUND BY THE MONTANA MOUNTAIN MAN Cowboy Bad Boys # 3 Will he win her love with his devilish charm? The Blurb: Still suffering from a bitter divorce, twenty-seven year old Cassie Philips moves to rural Montana, vowing never to trust a man again. Brad Dawson, a thirty-five year old mountain guide, is intrigued by his new neighbor. Why has the city girl settled so far from home? Known as the Mountain Man by the locals, Cassie is soon wary of the predatory cowboy rancher, who never wants to settle down. Unable to deny the attraction between them, they soon embark on a torrid sexual affair. Cassie is haunted by her past, and this “neighbors with benefits” relationship is just what she’s looking for. Will there ever be more than just sex between them, or can they find real love, too? Available from Bookstrand HERE