I just had to share my first review for SHACKLED BY THE COWBOY DRIFTER from Happy Ever After Reviews. Ren’s Review Ashley Carmichael, known as Ash, is an actress who knows that her shelf life is about to expire. She is working as a waitress in the local diner when Zack Delaney comes into her life. Ash is also licking her wounds after emerging from a volatile relationship. Zack is a tall, dark and handsome hunk of Cowboy beef in his tight jeans and knowing blue eyes but he is carrying his own painful secrets. He breezes into the diner where he meets Ash, insults her and is left with his foot in his mouth after their initial encounter.Later that night, they meet up again in a bar where Zack makes a peace offering. Now, under different circumstances, their attraction is immediate and they share a night of passion with the understanding that it is only for that one night. When Zack walks out the next morning, Ash is convinced that she will never see him again.A chance meeting in a darkened alley puts Ash smack in the middle of Zack’s illegal activities and he finds himself caught up in lies to…

Here is my latest cover created by the talented Jinger Heaston. I think it’s great. A real sexy cowboy for my Cowboy Bad Boys # 2.  BRANDED BY THE TEXAS RANCHER.

SHACKLED BY THE COWBOY DRIFTER Cowboy Bad Boys JAN BOWLES Copyright © 2010 Chapter One Zack tensed his muscles. Something didn’t feel right. Those footsteps had been following him down this dark street for a few minutes now, and they were getting too close. Just as he was about to turn around and confront whomever it was, he felt a rush of air. A heavy blow smashed across his temple. He crashed to the ground, the left side of his face making painful contact with the pavement. With barely a moment to think, a crushing pain slammed into his ribs and he doubled up. He reached inside his jacket and pulled out the Smith and Wesson. In some discomfort he hissed through clenched teeth. “You can stop right there, amigo.” Luckily his breath began to fill his lungs once more. He edged to a nearby wall and braced his back against it. He eyed the dark, swarthy man warily. Caught in the process of stealing his bag, his assailant stood frozen to the spot, like some cartoon character with one arm reaching forward. When Zack wiped his free hand across his mouth, blood stained his fingers. Yep, this asshole had…

Following a recent blog I did on naming the hero and the heroine of my books, I have thought about the terms of endearment used to enhance the love between the main protagonists. The usual ones appeared to mind straight away. In my latest book SHACKLED BY THE COWBOY DRIFTER, the hero Zack Delaney often uses the term, baby. In other books I have written, such as LOVE LESSONS WITH THE TEXAS BILLIONAIRE, I used darlin’ and honey to further enhance the heroes character. In another book DARK SECRETS, I used the term sweetheart quite often to amplify the romance between the main characters. Where I live, the term duck is often used to convey feelings of affection. I couldn’t possibly imagine writing a romantic scene with that term. Other ones I noted are baby cakes, chicken, cutiepie, dumplin’, dearest, darling, honeybun, kitten, love, lover, lover boy, lamb chop, poppet, precious, pumpkin, sexy, sugar, sweet thing, sweetie, sweetie pie, the list goes on. What strange terms have you come across? Any you’d care to share? What is your favourite term of endearment?online surveysPlease leave a comment I’d love to know your thoughts. Jan x

It’s release day for SHACKLED BY THE COWBOY DRIFTER What’s on your wish list?…A cowboy?…A cowboy drifter? Bad boy Zack Delaney comes fully armed, with handcuffs and guns at the ready. In his line of work he needs both.  Can Ash Carmicheal tame the cowboy drifter? Or will he use her and leave her Shackled by love? Available now at Bookstrand HERE   Why not add SHACKLED BY THE COWBOY DRIFTER to your wish list today, and enjoy a hot ultra sexy read. Blurb: Ash Carmicheal, an aspiring actress from England, is down on her luck. However, when she meets Zack Delaney, a gorgeous cowboy drifter, at the diner where she works in Long Beach, California, things start to look up. Why can’t two lonely people enjoy each other’s company with no strings attached? Only trouble is, Zack Delaney is not all he seems. An undercover operative with the FBI, he is closing in on a drug cartel. Getting involved with Ash is not an option. In fact, it could prove downright dangerous for her. When Ash sees him dealing drugs, he cannot tell her the truth about his work, yet the attraction between them still remains. They may have shared one…

What’s on your wish list?…A cowboy?…A cowboy drifter? Bad boy Zack Delaney comes fully armed, with handcuffs and guns at the ready. In his line of work he needs both.  Can Ash Carmicheal tame the cowboy drifter? Or will he use her and leave her Shackled by love? Available for pre-order now at Bookstrand HERE Why not add SHACKLED BY THE COWBOY DRIFTER to your wish list today. AVAILABLE: Thursday, September 9th [Siren Classic: Erotic Cowboy Romantic Suspense, light bondage] BLURB: Ash Carmicheal, an aspiring actress from England, is down on her luck. However, when she meets Zack Delaney, a gorgeous cowboy drifter, at the diner where she works in Long Beach, California, things start to look up. Why can’t two lonely people enjoy each other’s company with no strings attached? Only trouble is, Zack Delaney is not all he seems. An undercover operative with the FBI, he is closing in on a drug cartel. Getting involved with Ash is not an option. In fact, it could prove downright dangerous for her. When Ash sees him dealing drugs, he cannot tell her the truth about his work, yet the attraction between them still remains. They may have shared one night…

I’m really happy today. Siren have just accepted my latest manuscript, IN DEBT TO THE DOM. Publication set for January 2011. It is part of a new series that I have planned.

I’m pleased to announce DARK SECRETS is now available as a paperback from AMAZON. Blurb : [Siren Classic: Erotic Romantic Suspense] Thirty-two year old English Architect Sam Marshall had vowed never to return to Oxley in Oxfordshire. When he meets Megan Lawrence, a twenty-five year old ethereal beauty for the first time in ten years, old wounds are re-opened. Their troubled past has remained unspoken all this time. Neither of them wants to broach the subject, yet they both know the deep attraction between them will not go away. Are they really willing to lay their emotions bare in order to move on? Can they finally put the past behind them once and for all? Will Sam eventually find it in his heart to forgive Megan? And will Megan ever learn to forgive herself? Reviews: 5 DELIGHTFUL DIVAS: “Jan Bowles created a decadent tale of love, secrets and forgiveness. The sexual tension between Megan and Sam was done to perfection and kept this reviewer anxiously awaiting the day they’d finally give in to their passion. The story was suspenseful and intriguing, leaving the reader begging for answers and closure. The sex scenes were hot, but never felt forced or rushed. Jan…

I just had to share my new cover for Shackled by the Cowboy Drifter. Coming soon to Siren I love it. Thank you Jinger.

My Canadian friend, Stacey Espino, nominated me for The Versatile Blogger Award! Now, here are the rules: 1. Thank those who loved me enough to bestow this gift.2. Share seven things about myself.3. Bestow this honor onto 15 newly discovered or followed bloggers–in no particular order–who are fantastic in some way.4. Drop by and let my fifteen new friends know I love them. 1.) Thank you, Stacey. 2.) Seven things about me? I live in LincolnshireI can see a windmill from my houseI got married at Gretna GreenWhen not writing I paintI love the wind and the rainI lived in the USA for a timeMy favourite colour is purple 3.) Fifteen Nominees.adding to this soon