Jan Bowles

REVIEW: BODY & SOUL by John Harvey

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 House, a...

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REVIEW: THE QUAKER by Liam McIlvanney

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...

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REVIEW: LAST LETTER FROM ISTANBUL by Lucy Foley

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...

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REVIEW: THE SAPPHIRE WIDOW by Dinah Jefferies

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...

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REVIEW: SKIN DEEP by Liz Nugent

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 ...

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REVIEW: CROSS HER HEART by Sarah Pinborough

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 an easy book ...

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REVIEW: THE HIDEAWAY by Sheila O’Flanagan

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 help...

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REVIEW: FINDING GOBI by Dion Leonard

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 Dion no...

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7 #SexySnippets from His to Master and Enjoy

Daily Snippet / June 30, 2013

Today I have 7 more #SexySnippets from my next release, His to Master and Enjoy.For more Sexy Snippets go to http://thenuthousescribblers.blogspot.co.uk/p/sexy-snippets.html In this scene, the hero, Leonardo Caparelli and heroine Paige Palmer exchange their first kiss. They’ve just had a little falling out over her views on his car, so his blood is up. 😉 With blazing fire in his eyes, he took hold of her hands and yanked them abov...

7 #SexySnippets from His to Master and Enjoy

Daily Snippet / June 16, 2013

Today I have 7 more #SexySnippets from my next release, His to Master and Enjoy.For more Sexy Snippets go to http://thenuthousescribblers.blogspot.co.uk/p/sexy-snippets.html In this scene, the hero, Leonardo Caparelli has just asked Paige what she thinks of his car. Unfortunately, her answer seems to have unnerved him. I hope you like it. It’s a little longer than usual, because Leon insists on using short sentences when he’s angry...

Erotic Massage and a snippet from His to Master and Enjoy

Daily Snippet / June 14, 2013

This piece about erotic massage first appeared on fellow Siren author Tara Rose’s BDSM Blitz, and I’d thought I’d reprint it on my blog here. If you want to see what the other authors wrote in the BDSM Blitz follow the link HEREMy piece today is about erotic massage, using oils and lotions. You may even ask, what has erotic massage got to do with BDSM. Actually quite a lot, but then it all depends on the relationship and what the ...

It’s time for 7 more #SexySnippets from His to Master an Enjoy

Daily Snippet / June 9, 2013

Today I have 7 more #SexySnippets from my up coming release, His to Master and Enjoy.For more Sexy Snippets go to http://thenuthousescribblers.blogspot.co.uk/p/sexy-snippets.html In this scene, the hero, Leonardo Caparelli has just mentioned to Paige Palmer, his new personal assistant, that they will be traveling to Tuscany, in Italy. “Don’t forget we’re going there on business. It’s not a vacation, but”—he winked at he...

A brand new cover for a brand new book

Cover Reveal , Latest News / June 6, 2013

I just wanted to show you all my new cover for… His to Master and Enjoy I hope you like it. It’s the 2nd in my The Billionaires and Their Playgrounds series Coming July 8th 2013 Here’s the blurb: Leonardo Caparelli, is wealthy, good looking, and runs a highly successful business. He lives life to the full, with a rare passion, demanding beauty and excitement from the world around him. When he hires the enigmatic Paige Palmer t...

A #SexySnippets from my up coming book – His to Master and Enjoy

Daily Snippet / June 2, 2013

Today I have another #SexySnippets from my up coming release, His to Master and Enjoy.For more Sexy Snippets go to http://thenuthousescribblers.blogspot.co.uk/p/sexy-snippets.html In this scene, the hero, Leonardo Caparelli gets his first glimpse of Paige Palmer, his new Executive Personal Assistant. She has just arrived on his premises in an uninspiring beige Ford car. He just hoped its driver showed a little more vitality than her li...

Read the 1st Chapter of Kaine’s Redemption Free

First Chapter / May 21, 2013

KAINE’S REDEMPTION The Billionaires and Their Playgrounds # 1 JAN BOWLES Copyright © 2013 Chapter One Jessica neatly folded bubble wrap around the final canvas before sighing loudly. To say that things hadn’t gone as she’d hoped was an understatement. The seven-day exhibition of her paintings in Mayfair, Central London, was finally over, and had proved an unprecedented disaster. In order to promote her work, and make a name for...

I Have a New Contract with Siren