Love Lessons with the Texas Billionaire’ has just received it’s first review from Manicreaders, and it’s 5 STARS!! Author, Jan Bowles has officially won me over as a fan. I didn’t think she could top her first novel The Return but with her latest one she has done just that. Jack had the Texas charm that you couldn’t help but fall for, even when he was smirking. Eva is a spitfire. She really tested Jack’s patience. No matter how much she pushed his buttons, he was gentle with her; exactly why I liked him. This story is a feel good book. Be warned as this story may have you laughing and crying. Love Lessons with the Texas Billionaire is a must read! You better pick up a copy of this book soon before it flies off the shelves — Cheryl, Manicreaders You can read the rest of the review HERE

My name is Jan Bowles and I’m an author of contemporary romances. I live with my husband in an old farmhouse in rural Lincolnshire, England, in the UK. When I’m not writing I paint large landscapes and sweeping vistas. I also love walking, and looking in old antique shops. There just might be something someone has overlooked. If you’d like to know more about me please visit my WEBSITE or FACEBOOK page. Let me introduce you to my latest release from Siren-Bookstrand. ‘Love Lessons with the Texas Billionaire’. It’s a very sexy hot read that’s sure to warm up the coldest of winter nights. So grab a cocoa and curl up with my latest release. I have to say that I’m very proud of the cover that’s been created for me by cover artist Jinger Heaston. It shows all the passion and romance that the book contains. It’s just perfect for the two main characters portrayed. ‘Love Lessons with the Texas Billionaire’ focuses on Eva St. John. She is an English beauty who is flown to Texas to shadow, rugged billionaire oilman, Jack McClaine, for the magazine article she is writing. He has a reputation as a fast living, womanising rogue, who has…

The cover for The Return has just won an award from Classic Romance Revival for their January competition. And will now go forward to their competition for the cover of the year award at the end of 2010. Their Classic Cover Contest, celebrates the “face” of Classic Romance and the authors and artists “behind” them – and, of course, the books “inside” them! A big thank you must go to the artist who created it. Well done Jinger Heaston.

Hi everyone, so glad you could make it to Siren-Bookstrand Author’s Seven Days of Valentines. Check out the other contemporary authors Barbra Novac, Sandy James, and Karenna Colcroft, on contemporary day 7th February 2010. Information available on the Siren Loop Please read through my blog, and leave a comment. If you would like to take part in the competition, read-on and answer a simple question. With Valentines Day just around the corner, I guess our thoughts turn to love. Love can come in many forms. It can hit you straight between the eyes, and you fall instantly in love, or it can be a slower process. Cue light romantic music playing in the background. I first met my husband twenty-seven years ago. I don’t think it was love at first sight, but there was something going on. I remember the night in question as though it was yesterday, when he spilt his beer all down my clothes, and said, “Don’t worry, it’s only an old coat.” Eh? Did you hear that pleasant music grind to a screeching halt? Now, I can almost hear you ask, why did you even consider him as a potential lover? Well, I suppose I’ve always had a…

Hi everyone I’m running a competition along side Siren-Bookstrand authors. Don’t forget to come back on the 7th when I’ll be asking a question. All you have to do is email it. The prize is a copy of ‘Lessons in Love’ which is due to be released on 16th February. Hope to see you soon. Jan x

Hi everyone, just had to share my news ‘Love Lessons with the Texas Billionaire’ has a cover and it is absolutely fabulous. Jinger heaston the artist has done a wonderful job. She has brought Eva. St. John, and Jack McClaine to life. ‘Love Lessons with the Texas Billionaire’ is now due for release from Siren-Bookstrand on the 16th february 2010

What’s in a Name? Readers and authors alike may have pondered this question many times. What exactly is in name, and does it really matter? Speaking specifically as an author, a great deal of thought has gone into naming the characters, and title of a book. We just want to get it right. Just suppose that Rhett Butler in Gone with the Wind had been called John Butler. Would we have still thought him the hero? Margaret Mitchell the author of Gone with the Wind had originally planned to call her story ‘Pansy’, after the main female protagonist. She later re-named her ‘Scarlett’, and re-titled her book, Gone with the Wind. I deliberated long and hard on naming my current novel and characters. The male lead had to exude authority. I wanted to show his English heritage. I chose Robert Tremayne. For the female lead, I actually chose a French name. I called her Marielle Stevens, hoping to bring a little intrigue and mystery. The title of the book eluded me. What to call it? After much deliberation I decided on The Return. Robert Tremayne is held hostage for two years, and then returns to Britain, and freedom. Unfortunately, Robert…

I think Jinger did a lovely job with this cover. To me it is very romantic. In case you don’t know what the book is about, I’ll just add the blurb: Whilst on assignment in Iraq, English TV presenter and journalist Robert Tremayne is captured by the Islamic Jihad and held hostage. His soul mate, Marielle, can barely come to terms with her loss but tries to move on with her life. Two years later Robert is discovered alive. Marielle is overjoyed, but her life has changed beyond all recognition, and the man she loved is now very different. His time in Iraq has left him cold, emotionless and detached. There’s much to tell, and each wants desperately to return to the way things once were.With the past always there to come between them, will they be able to recapture their lost love? Will they ever be happy again? Since its release I have had four reviews. My favourite is obviously the one from Manicreaders. 4.5 STARS: “The Return is an amazing book… I picked this book because it sounded good but didn’t realize just how great it would turn out to be. The relationship that Robert and Marielle shared was both…

I just had to share a wonderful review I received from Manicreaders Release Date: 12/01/09 Publisher: Siren Publishing Genre: Contemporary Romance ISBN: 1-60601-622-9 Pages: 147 Format: E-Book List Price: 4.99 Buy Here MR Reviewer: Cheryl I received 4.5 stars!!! The Return by Jan Bowles Robert Tremayne went off to Iraq, two years ago. In the mean time, Marielle Stevens had to let Robert go when she was told he was captured and killed. Marielle didn’t plan it but she married Robert’s best friend, James. They have a daughter named Jemma. To everyone’s surprise and amazement, they learn that Robert is alive and coming home. When Robert learns that Marielle and James are married, he wants nothing to do with either of them. Four years later, Marielle is a widow. James died of a brain tumor. Will Marielle and Robert be willing to give love a second chance? “The Return is an amazing book by Jan Bowles. I picked this book because it sounded good but didn’t realize just how great it would turn out to be. The relationship that Robert and Marielle shared was both steamy and sweet. This book read how a true romance novel should be like…leaving me…

It was January 2009, when my husband went into the loft to return the Christmas decorations. “Remember these?” he asked as he handed me three manuscripts. They’d all been written over fifteen years ago. “I do remember them,” I said. “Put them back.” But he insisted I read them again. I’m glad I did. I thought I can do better than that. Now I’ve had a recent release published by Siren-Bookstrand, and ‘Lessons in Love, to be published early 2010. I’ve also just finished writing ‘Dark Secrets’, another emotional roller-coaster of a book. Just goes to show what’s lurking in the loft, and not to give up on dreams. We’re almost full circle. What will 2010 bring? HOPE EVERYONE HAS WONDERFUL NEW YEAR FILLED WITH DREAMS COME TRUE – JAN