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Jean Joachim

Goodreads author profile

url

http://www.goodreads.com/JeanJay

born

May 11, 1958 in New York, The United States

gender

female

website

http://www.nowandforeverbooks.com

twitter username

jeanjoachim

genre

Literature & Fiction, Romance, Romance

influences

Jane Austen, Sinclair Lewis

member since

September 2010

About this author

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I write contemporary romance. I started my writing career writing non-fiction and have seven non-fiction books published. I have nine novels and novellas published with two more contracted and scheduled for release soon. I write both sweet romance and spicy, sensual romance.
I live in New York City. I'm married, have two sons and a rescued pug named Homer.

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Jean Joachim's Blog: Stories of Love and Passion

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Here's the story behind my free read on my publisher, the Secret Cravings website. In Now and Forever 3, Blind Love, my newest release, I introduced Sam Caldwell, a supporting character. Some of you may know his son, Mac, hero of Now and Forever 1, a Love Story and a recurring character in the other books in this series. Sam is 63 in Now and Forever 3, a widower who falls in love. He intrigued... read more »

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Books by Jean Joachim

Average rating: 3.94 · 177 ratings · 57 reviews · 20 distinct works

	The Marriage List by Jean Joachim (Goodreads Author), Katherine Tate (Editor) 3.58 avg rating — 43 ratings — published 2011	My rating:
	Sunny Days, Moonlit Nights by Jean Joachim (Goodreads Author), Elaina Lee (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator), Jane Paxson (Editor) 4.16 avg rating — 25 ratings — 4 editions	My rating:
	The Love List 4.06 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2012	My rating:
	A Love Story (Now and Forever, #1) 3.98 avg rating — 64 ratings — published 2010 — 13 editions	My rating:
	Callie's Story (Now and Forever, #1.5) 4.06 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions	My rating:
	Moonlight and Roses 3.86 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2011 — 2 editions	My rating:
	Beyond the Bake Sale: The Ultimate School Fund-Raising Book 3.57 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2003 — 3 editions	My rating:
	April's Kiss in the Moonlight (Moonlight Series 4.14 avg rating — 14 ratings — 2 editions	My rating:
	Champagne for Christmas 4.00 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2011	My rating:
	The Book of Danny (Now and Forever, #2) 4.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2011	My rating:

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Now and Forever (3 books)
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Jean gave to: Stakin' His Claim (Behind the Chutes, #2) by Sandy Sullivan read in May, 2012	My rating:
I loved the story and the characters. The writing is top notch, too. Marissa is not the prettiest girl at the rodeo but probably the smartest. Attractive, kind and well-liked, she's mad for Corey Middleton. But he's the hottest cowboy on the circuit...more
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Jean gave to: Callie's Heart (Lasso Springs, #1) by Kathleen Ball (Goodreads Author) read in May, 2012	My rating:
I love Kathleen Ball's writing. Her descriptions and emotions in her work intrigued me, so I was looking forward to reading this book and I was not disappointed. Like a bucking bronco, Callie's Heart, took me up and down, emotionally. I loved the cha...more
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Jean liked Sharon's review of Callie's Story: " So sad. The loss that Callie experienced in her young life broke my heart. Wonderfully written, Jean. Can’t wait to read Now & Forever 1. "
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Jean made a comment in the group Contemporary Romance — Books with Married Couples topic "In Callie's Heart, the H/h are married, but it's been a marriage in name only. They are taking it to the next level. Love this story. "
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