I really enjoyed BODY & SOUL by John Harvey. The plot was brilliant and kept me on my toes right up to the end. An end with an emotional twist. It’s sad to say this is the final novel by John Harvey as he has finally decided to retire from a writing career blessed with bestseller after bestseller. Thank you for the tremendous skill you have woven into each and every one of your stories. Thank you also to Cornerstone, Penguin Random Hous...

THE QUAKER by Liam McIlvanney is an atmospheric Thriller that grips the imagination in the harshness of a 1969 Glasgow. The attention to detail is breathtaking. I could smell the cigarette smoke, the damp, and the sweat. I felt totally immersed in the story. The lead character, DI McCormack searches for the truth in a case that sees women dying in terrible circumstances. The writing is refreshing and gritty. Thank you to #Netgalley and #HarperCo...

LAST LETTER FROM ISTANBUL a Romantic Suspense by Lucey Foley was a little on the slow side for me. I persevered because the writing was so good. I am glad I did. The evocative story, which was written using flashbacks came full circle and really hit me hard. I even shed a few tears because I had come to love all the characters. I would love to know their complete stories . . . what happened and when . . . If . . . ? Thank you to #NetGalley for t...

THE SAPPHIRE WIDOW, a  Mystery Suspense by Dinah Jefferies left me enthralled. It was the most beautiful breathtaking book I have read for a while. The sumptuous descriptions, raw emotions and intense mystery fill the pages and my thoughts. It was a though I were there in Ceylon, in the days of British rule with the sun beating ferociously down before the Monsoons broke and the mystery deepened. The suspense is woven throughout the book and whi...

SKIN DEEP, an Adult Mystery Thriller by Liz Nugent left me in a quandary. Perhaps that was the reason: to shock and make the reader think. I, on the other hand, could not get to grips with the main character, Cordelia Russell. Within the first few pages, we learn Cordelia has the body of a dead man decomposing in her flat. But who? Over the rest of the book, we are introduced to many would-be suspects as the story begins again when Cordelia is ...

CROSS HER HEART a psychological thriller, by Sarah Pinborough, moved along at a great pace. Secrets, lies, and scandal were at every page turn. I could not put this book down. Without giving any ‘secrets’ away, the novel led me down one path only to turn everything on its head. BOOM! This book grips and doesn’t let go. It twists the reader left and right as the characters come to terms with their past. At times, this was not a...

THE HIDEAWAY by Sheila O’Flanagan proved a great read. After devasting news, the author took us on a journey from soul-destroying distress to acceptance and new beginnings. All the while the backdrop of sultry Spain with its orange groves, vineyards, and handsome men held the reader entranced. I read the book quite quickly. I wanted to know how Juno mended her broken heart. It seemed time and the beautiful Spanish scenery, along with Pep ...

Finding Gobi by Dion Leonard was a rewarding book to read. At first, it didn’t seem like a read for a grown up. After all, what could we possibly have in common? But, it turned out to be a real treat. This story was about not just finding a little dog lost in the Gobi Desert, but also a journey to finding oneself. Dion Leonard, an ultramarathon runner came across Gobi, a small stray dog in the Gobi desert. The little dog latched onto Dio...

2012 Achievements
Nomination / December 16, 2012

Erotic Romance Author Jan Bowles, reflects on 2012. As the year draws to an end it is time for some quiet contemplation.  This year has been good for me. I received a ‘Top Earner’ award from Siren-Publishing in recognition for being one of their top 25 authors of 2012. I’m also pleased to announce that as an author I’ve now sold over 100,000 books with Siren in the past 2 years. I also occasionally writ...

Release Day ~ Master and Inquisitor
Release Day / December 14, 2012

It’s release day for Master and Inquisitor the 4th installment in my Masters of Submission series Hi, Everyone My latest BDSM book ~ Master and Inquisitor is released. It’s the 4th book in the Masters of Submission series, and in celebration I’m holding a release party on Facebook, and giving away some prizes. All my Facebook friends have been invited, so check your messages if you want to come along.  Party ...

Guest Blogger: Joey James Hook ~ Erotic Romance Author
Guest Author / December 12, 2012

Today we have erotic romance writer Joey James Hook. He writes gritty m/m romance novels that are already causing quite a stir. One Two Three, Shatter, which is published with Silver Publishing, has just received a Top Pick award from The Romance Reviews! So read on to find out more from this highly talented author.  Q. Where did you get the idea for One Two Three, Shatter?  I got the idea for One Two Three, Shatter… act...

Master and Inquisitor Release Day Prizes
Latest News / December 11, 2012

Hi, Everyone On Friday 14th December, my latest BDSM book ~ Master and Inquisitor is released. It’s the 4th book in the Masters of Submission series, and in celebration I’m holding a release party on Facebook, and giving away some prizes. All my Facebook friends have been invited, so check your messages if you want to come along.  Party HERE 1st prize is a signed paperback of Master of Submission, the book that kicked o...

Special Guest Blogger: Erin O’Quinn ~ Erotic Romance Author
Guest Author / December 7, 2012

Today I have a special guest blogger Erin O’Quinn. Erin has just released her latest m/m novel Noble, Nevada with Amber Allure, and today describes the setting for her contemporary work. I just love the way Erin pens conversation. She certainly has a talent for bringing characters to life as you will see in the small excerpt below. So read on to find out more.Noble, Nevada is both a town and a contemporary MM novel. Hello. My name...

Master and Inquisitor Tasty Teaser Day 13
Daily Snippet / December 6, 2012

Day 13: Ethan visits Beth’s Place for the first time Ethan scanned the compact entrance hall, which had several doors leading from it.  “Which one’s the bedroom?”She pointed a shaking finger. “That one.” He took hold of her hand and led her into the darkened room. Ethan flicked on the bedside light, which threw a warming orange glow over the internal area. It was a small room, and her double bed took up most of...

My Next Big Thing
Latest News / December 6, 2012

Last week Jennifer Denys invited me to take part in The Next Big Thing blog hop, I said yes. It will give me the perfect vehicle to tell you about my soon to be released book ~ Master and Inquisitor. I have some questions to answer so here goes….Q. What is the working title of your book?Master and InquisitorQ. Where did the idea come from for the book?This is the 4th book in the Masters of Submission series. When thirty-four-year-...

Guest Blogger: Rose Anderson ~ Erotic Romance Author
Guest Author / December 5, 2012

My guest blogger today is Rose Anderson. All her books have been very well received, especially her book Hermes Online, which won the 2011 Sensual Reads Reviewer’s Choice Award. So read on for an insight into this highly talented author!Q. What inspired you to write The Witchy Wolf and the Wendigo? Several years ago while taking a much touted artists tour not too far from my home, I wandered into a barn converted into an arti...

Master and Inquisitor Tasty Teaser Day 12
Daily Snippet / December 3, 2012

In this tasty teaser for Master and Inquisitor, I’ve included the actual recipe for the stunning cocktail that Beth mixes.Day 12: Beth mixes Ethan a cocktailFinally, he pushed the sexy, yet intrusive thoughts away, before turning his attention back to the matter at hand. In a slightly amateurish fashion Beth finished shaking the cocktail and then poured it into a tall glass filled with crushed ice. He could tell she didn’t have ...

Master and Inquisitor Tasty Teaser Day 11
Daily Snippet / December 2, 2012

Day 11: Beth slowly falls in love with Ethan When Beth entered the Hot Zone, Ethan glanced in her direction and called out, “I’ll be with you in a moment, honey.” All the club members had gone home, and she’d just finished tidying up the bar with Todd. He’d made her laugh as they’d replenished the stocks, and she was glad they were still friends, the misunderstanding between now happily in the past.As she walked over to Etha...