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...

New cover for BOUND BY THE MONTANA MOUNTAIN MAN
Cover Reveal / November 6, 2010

Just had to show off my new cover for BOUND BY THE MONTANA MOUNTAIN MAN. This book is the 3rd in my COWBOY BAD BOYS series, and is due for release on the 23rd November. The Cover was created for me by Jinger Heaston. I love it!!...

4.5 Star Review for BRANDED BY THE TEXAS RANCHER
Reviews Received / November 2, 2010

A new review for  BRANDED BY THE TEXAS RANCHER  and it’s 4.5 STARS!! Reviewed by Cheryl at Manicreaders Branded by the Texas Rancher is book two of the Cowboy Bad Boys by Jan Bowles. This book can be read as a standalone novel. I am really enjoying this series. If you like cowboys, strong women, and romance then you will like Branded by the Texas Rancher. Rebecca and Jed make a great couple. Jed may be rough ar...

First Review for BRANDED BY THE TEXAS RANCHER
Reviews Received / October 26, 2010

5 HEARTS FROM THE ROMANCE STUDIO What a wonderful Sunday read! After reading another of Jan Bowles’ books, I was anxious to read this one. It definitely did not disappoint me. This is a provocative book about an English woman transplanted into Texas society. Her writing style captivated me previously. It only grabbed my attention more completely with this book. Rebecca Wade, 28, left England for the unknown area of Avery Grove, in Cen...

What is the fascination with cowboys?
My Thoughts / October 25, 2010

What is the fascination with cowboys?  Since as long as I can remember a cowboy has always held the imagination of both men and women, especially in our family. My grandmother would read nothing else, and my father followed suit.  During my formative years, I grew up watching several cowboy series. The most memorable series being, The High Chaparral. It was not Billy Blue Cannon for me, but Manolito Montoya, played by Henry Da...

5 HEART review for SHACKLED BY THE COWBOY DRIFTER
Reviews Received / October 19, 2010

A 5 HEART Review for  SHACKLED BY THE COWBOY DRIFTER The Romance Studio Review Ashley Carmicheal was a want-to-be actress that worked in a local diner. She waited tables while awaiting her dream job. Her long-term boyfriend, Rob, dropped her after he made it big. He had been so abusive she was afraid of any new relationship. That was until a gorgeous cowboy, Zack Delaney, showed up at one of her tables. The interest seemed mutual. ...

It’s Release Day for BRANDED BY THE TEXAS RANCHER
Release Day / October 14, 2010

Can Jed unlock the passionate woman within Rebecca? Or will she be forever too scared to let go? BRANDED BY THE TEXAS RANCHER COWBOY BAD BOYS # 2 [Siren Classic: Erotic Cowboy Romance] Twenty-eight-year-old English schoolteacher Rebecca Wade moves to Texas, leaving behind an unhappy past. Keeping to herself, she vows to steer clear of men. When she meets bad boy rancher Jed Monroe, the father of one of her pupils, she immediately disapp...

A New Review for DARK SECRETS
Reviews Received / October 12, 2010

Author Review: Dark Secrets by Jan Bowles Dark Secrets by Jan BowlesPublisher: Siren-Bookstrand, IncGenre: Erotica, Romantic SuspenseLength: 168 pagesPurchase from HEREReview Copy Received from AuthorSummary: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.The...

New contract from Siren
Latest News / October 8, 2010

NEW CONTRACT WITH SIREN  My new Cowboy Romance, has just been accepted by Siren-Bookstrand. The publication date has been set for February. It follows the trials and tribulations of a family as they find true love. There will be five books in total to this series. Series title: THE MAVERICKS....

A New Review for Shackled by the Cowboy Drifter
Reviews Received / October 6, 2010

I just received a wonderful review by Cheryl at Manicreaders. Rating:  Reviewer: Cheryl Zach was walking along when he was attacked from behind. After the beating Zach received, he needs nothing more than a nice cold beer.  Ash works as a waitress. Ash immediately zoned in on Zach the moment he walked in the door. Of course, it would be hard not to notice Zach. He is really good looking. When Zach stirs something up inside Ash...

Shackled by the Cowboy Drifter – Now on Amazon Kindle
Latest News / October 1, 2010

Great News!!  SHACKLED BY THE COWBOY DRIFTER  is now available on Amazon Kindle HERE 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 al...