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 Hous...

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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 a...

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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 ...

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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 Dio...

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Guest Blogger: Lynda Bailey ~ Erotic Romance Author

Guest Author / February 13, 2013

Today my guest blogger is Lynda Bailey! Welcome Lynda, you’ve been very busy lately with several books already published, and more to follow. Please tell us about your latest book ~ On the Corner of Heartache and Hopeful—KIRA.Thanks so much to Jan for letting me hang out here today!Q. Where did you get the idea for, On the Corner of Heartache and Hopeful—KIRA? KIRA is the second novella in my anthology, Heartache an...

Guest Blogger: Mamie Center ~ Erotic Romance Author

Guest Author / February 6, 2013

Today I have special guest and erotic author, Mamie Center. Mamie writes for Simon and Schuster, and recently debuted with Hollywood Hook, an erotic tale focusing on the inner workings of Hollywood. Read on to find out more about this highly sensual story…Q. Where did you get the idea for Hollywood Hook? R. I’ve lived most of it. Seriously. The more scandalous parts at least. When I moved to Hollywood, I was a lot li...

Guest Blogger: Erin O’Quinn ~ Erotic Romance Writer

Guest Author / January 30, 2013

Jan: Today I welcome back Erin O’Quinn, a writer of M/M, both historic and contemporary. I’m going to ask some questions about her newest book, called The Chase, and Erin has promised to answer with some sexy passages from her book. Hi, Erin. I see you have a new book in your “Noble Dimensions” series. Can you first tell us a little about the series? Erin: Jan, I’m really jazzed to be back on your blog! This series takes its n...

Guest Blogger: Samantha Kay ~ Erotic Romance Author

Guest Author / January 23, 2013

Please make a warm welcome to my guest blogger, Samantha Kay.Hello and thank you Jan for this opportunity! I am a writer of M/M romance/contemporary/erotica -but I am very new to it! I’ve been writing for about a year, and self-published one book so far, though I have many other works in progress. Hopefully this year will entail me developing as a writer, and publishing a few more books! Q. Where did you get the idea for With Reg...

Guest Blogger: Tatum Throne ~ Erotic Romance Author

Guest Author / January 16, 2013

Today, my guest blogger is Tatum Throne. Her latest book, Training TJ, an M/M erotic romance is due to be released on 30th January. Read on to find out more… *Excited Waves* Thank you Jan for having me on your blog today. I’m Tatum Throne, author of erotic, contemporary and paranormal M/F and M/M romance. I’m a stay at home mom of three school aged boys, all three have severe food allergies. I worked for years as a social work...

My New Cover Art for The Dom with the Dragon Tattoo

Cover Reveal / January 12, 2013

Hello everyone. This is the cover for my latest book. The Dom with the Dragon Tattoo. It’s the 5th in the Masters of Submission series. I hope you like it. It’s due to be released on the 15th February. I’ll let you have the links as the time draws closer. 🙂...

Guest Blogger: Piper Kay ~ Erotic Romance Author

Guest Author / January 9, 2013

Today I have my first guest blogger of the new year. Please welcome Piper Kay. With a book published with Evernight Publishing and several more projects in the wings, we’re sure to hear a lot more from Piper in the coming months and years. Read on to find out more… Q. Where did you get the idea for, Twisted Cherry? I had been reading a friend of mine’s MM erotica and loved it. I wondered if it was something ...

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