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...

Meet Mac Buchanan ~ Hero of Blackmailed into the Billionaire’s Bed
Daily Snippet / November 6, 2013

As I get ready for the release of Blackmailed into the Billionaire’s Bed, I thought you might like to be introduced to the hero, Mac Buchanan. A successful newspaper magnate, he’s ruthless and uncompromising with an ego to match his status and wealth. This is the heroine’s very first impression of the man himself. Click on the image to make larger Coming to Siren Bookstrand 2nd December ...

Guest Blogger: Jennifer Denys ~ Erotic Romance Author
Guest Author / October 27, 2013

Jennifer Denys Please welcome my guest blogger for today, erotic romance author, Jennifer Denys. Psst, I’ll let you in on a little secret, Jennifer has just released her latest book called Retraining the Dom. Wow, the title let’s you know that it contains some HOT BDSM action! It’s the second in the Battle of Wills series, which features Jennifer’s bestselling, erotic romance, Retraining the Sub. Q. Whe...

New Website, New Contract and a Brand New Series
Latest News / October 5, 2013

Hi, everyone, I have much news for October.  First, I have just updated my website with cleaner lines, faster download speeds, and elasticity for those small screens. I hope you like it. There’s links to all my books, and series. Why not browse, and see if there is something you like. You can access my website HERE Secondly, I have a new series coming soon to Siren. It’s called Carnal Sins, and features, strong, de...

7 more #SexySnippets from Master’s Pet
Daily Snippet / September 15, 2013

Today I have 7 more #SexySnippets from Master’s Pet ~ the 6th Masters of Submission book now available from Siren HEREFor more Sexy Snippets go to http://thenuthousescribblers.blogspot.co.uk/p/sexy-snippets.html In this scene Cole has just given Jessica permission to climax. (These Doms do have a wicked ego, don’t they?)  “Permission is granted, my pet.”Oh, relief. Beautiful, marvelous relief. The end...

Series Showcase on Masters of Submission
Latest News / September 12, 2013

For those that may have missed the series showcase of Masters of Submission, hosted on Siren-Bookstrand’s Facebook page, I’ve copied the interview here:#SeriesShowcase: Masters of Submission by Jan Bowles1. What is the biggest development in the series that surprised you as the author? Wow, I’d have to say the characters. They seem to have a life of their own. The more of the series I write, the deeper I’m explor...

Read the 1st Chapter of Master’s Pet Free
First Chapter / September 9, 2013

Here is the 1st chapter of Master’s Pet in its entirety. I hope you enjoy it. Master’s Pet is available from Bookstrand HERE MASTER’S PET Masters of Submission 6 JAN BOWLES Copyright © 2013 Please note, the prologue is not included in this free excerpt Chapter One One week laterCole Rossi slid the empty glass across the bar. “Same again, Todd.”“Sure thing, Cole. I can see from your expression that Jessica’s l...

Release Day for Master’s Pet ~ A Contemporary BDSM Erotic Romance
Release Day / September 2, 2013

I’m so excited. It’s release day for Master’s Pet. The 6th book in the Masters of Submission seriesAvailable from Bookstrand HERE  At thirty-six, Cole Rossi has found the perfect submissive in Jessica Summers. The twenty-eight-year-old beauty is sexy, witty, and more than a little mischievous. She has been his to worship, discipline, and adore for the last three years, and he can’t imagine life without ...

7 #SexySnippets from Master’s Pet ~ An Erotic BDSM Romance
Daily Snippet / September 1, 2013

Today I have 7 #SexySnippets from Master’s Pet ~ the 6th Masters of Submission book # now on pre-order and available tomorrow from Siren HEREFor more Sexy Snippets go to http://thenuthousescribblers.blogspot.co.uk/p/sexy-snippets.html In this scene we see that both Jessica and Cole have a mischievous side.  Cole liked to make her work for her enjoyment. She looked deep into his beautiful dark eyes. He knew.&nbs...

7 more #SexySnippets from Master’s Pet
Daily Snippet / August 25, 2013

Today I have 7 #SexySnippets from Master’s Pet the 6th Masters of Submission book # now on pre-order and available from Siren 2nd September HEREFor more Sexy Snippets go to http://thenuthousescribblers.blogspot.co.uk/p/sexy-snippets.html Master’s Pet follows the intense D/s relationship between Cole Rossi and Jessica Summers, and in this bedroom scene they enjoy another ritual.  Knowing exactly what to do to please...

7 #SexySnippets from Master’s Pet due for Publication September
Daily Snippet / August 11, 2013

Today I have 7 #SexySnippets from Master’s Pet, available in September from SirenFor more Sexy Snippets go to http://thenuthousescribblers.blogspot.co.uk/p/sexy-snippets.html Master’s Pet follows the intense D/s relationship between Cole Rossi and Jessica Summers, and in this scene they enjoy a favorite ritual of theirs. Standing over her, with his arms folded across his broad chest, Cole observed her every move, h...