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...

Master and Inquisitor Tasty Teaser Day 2
Daily Snippet / November 26, 2012

Day 2: Beth enters Club Submission for the first time “That’s right,” Beth replied, knowing full well that probing questions were inevitable when applying for a job in a BDSM club. She didn’t want to dwell on certain elements of her unhappy past, so she already had several preplanned answers at hand. “I had a long-term relationship with a top. We’ve been finished for a while now.” Her response seemed to satisfy Andrea, bec...

Guest Blogger: Debbie Bailey ~ Erotic Romance Author
Guest Author / November 21, 2012

Today we have the wonderful, and after reading her post, inspiring Debbie Bailey as my guest. She has certainly triumphed through adversity. So without further ado I’ll now hand over to our very own bestselling Siren erotic author, Debbie Bailey. First, I’d really like to thank Jan Bowles for inviting me to answer a few questions for the readers.  She’s one of my favorite authors and I’ve been reading her books for quit...

A Teaser for Master and Inquisitor
Daily Snippet / November 20, 2012

From now until the release of my new book Master and Inquisitor on 14th December, I will be choosing a daily snippet and image to bring the story to life. I hope you enjoy my journey into the fourth Masters of Submission.Here’s the blurb: When thirty-four-year-old Club Submission owner Ethan Strong hires the enigmatic and beautiful young woman to work behind the bar, he’s instantly drawn to the submissive with the sad blue eyes....

New Cover for Master and Inquisitor
Cover Reveal / November 15, 2012

I just thought I’d let everyone see my latest cover for Master and Inquisitor.  This is the 4th book in the Masters of Submission series and features Ethan Strong, one of the co-owners of Club Submission. The book is due for release in December. To wet your appetite here’s the blurb: When thirty-four-year-old Club Submission owner Ethan Strong hires the enigmatic and beautiful young woman to work behind the bar, he’s ...

Guest Blogger: Willa Edwards ~ Erotic Romance Author
Guest Author / November 7, 2012

My guest for today is Willa Edwards. She’s written several books for both Siren, and Cobblestone Press. Read on to find about who Willa would most like to have dinner with, and what she calls her perfect feline friends. Q. Where did you get the idea for, Foolish Desire?Foolish Desire is the fourth book in the Naughty Holiday List series. I’ve had a rough idea of all the characters stories since the series began with Naughty List...

New Contract with Siren
Latest News / November 2, 2012

For everyone waiting for the next installment of the Masters of Submission series, I have news…….. Siren have contracted the 4th book in the series. It’s called….. Master and Inquisitor It features Ethan Strong, one of the co-owning brothers of Club Submission. It should be released some time in December 2012....

Guest Blogger: Natalie St. Clair ~ Erotic Romance Author
Guest Author / October 24, 2012

My guest today is Natalie St. Clair. Natalie is a self-published erotic author who gives us some insights into making it in the world of publishing. Her book is available for sale from Amazon. Q. As a self-published author can you tell us what the main obstacles are in the whole process? A. Promoting. Promoting your book is the most difficult thing to do as a self-published author because it is something that most authors do n...

Read the 1st Chapter of Seduced by Her Texas Billionaire Boss Free
First Chapter / October 22, 2012

SEDUCED BY HER TEXAS BILLIONAIRE BOSS Guilty Pleasures 6 JAN BOWLES Copyright © 2012 Please note the prologue is not included in this free excerpt. Chapter One Frances Denning screwed the top on her fountain pen and placed it on the desk, then steepled her fingers together in contemplation. “So what other positive attributes do you think you could bring to Brannigan Enterprises, Tess?”The head of human resources arched a curious br...

Guest Blogger: Clair de Lune – Erotic Romance Author (part 2)
Guest Author / October 17, 2012

Welcome Clair de Lune!  This is the second part of her open and frank interview. Clair also has her latest release out today, it’s called Master Eric’s Virgin Sub, and can be bought from Bookstrand HERE As a way of wetting your appetite, here’s the blurb and cover for Clair’s latest release, Master Eric’s Virgin Sub Master Eric Ballater, the Dom behind the bar at Prometheus in Chains, a BDSM club,...

Release Day for Seduced by Her Texas Billionaire Boss
Release Day / October 12, 2012

It’s Release Day for………… Seduced by Her Texas Billionaire Boss  Available from Bookstrand HERE The Guilty Pleasures series features hot billionaires and their even hotter love lives! Warning: Seduced by Her Texas Billionaire Boss contains, light BDSM, bondage, role play and a sexy hero to die for. Will Kyle Brannigan give Tess Morgan the happy ever after she desires, or will th...