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I've been nominated for the CAPA's

I am really honoured to have been nominated for the Favourite Erotic Author Category in the CAPA awards from The Romance Studio.

Winners will be announced on 14th February 2011

I'm just thrilled to be up against so many great authors.

Check out the nominee's HERE

New Release - THE COWBOY MAVERICKS : ROPED

I thought I'd introduce you to my new cowboy romance series. Its called 
THE COWBOY MAVERICKS: ROPED
And follows the Maverick family as they find love. The first book focuses on Fay Maverick and the love of her life, Brett Donovan.

When thirty-one-year-old Brett Donovan returns to Black Creek, Kansas, the accusation that tainted his life still remains. Disowned seven years ago by his father because of a lie, Brett knows that mud sticks. How can he contemplate a future here, when those around him are only too willing to remind him of his past?

Fay Maverick has always loved Brett. Their brief affair some seven years ago ended before it had really begun. Even if it means going against her four older brothers' wishes, she will use every trick in the book to win her man back. Can she convince Brett to stay, or will her brothers try and run him out of town?

With the Maverick brothers hot on his tail, Brett knows that staying around Black Creek could be dangerous. Should he leave, or will nights of passion with Fay prove far too tempting?

To read an excerpt click HERE

New Release - In Debt to the Dom

My latest book is released today:

IN DEBT TO THE DOM
It is part of my Guilty Pleasures series.

Here's the blurb:

At twenty-eight, Maddie James has risen through the ranks of investment bank Goldstein Rivers to achieve great success. All of that changes when she receives a demand for half a million dollars for the safe return of her sister. Torn between her allegiance to her job and the demands of the kidnappers, she secretly wires the money, hoping to replace it with the sale of her house.

When thirty-six-year-old wealthy businessman Keaton Rivers discovers the money is missing from his company, he suspects Maddie. Will he throw her to the wolves or find another way for her to repay the debt?

As a Dom, Keaton knows Maddie would make the perfect submissive. From the very first moment he laid eyes on her, he'd wanted her. Only this time it will be on his terms...

To save her career, will Maddie make a deal with the Dom?

If you would like to purchase visit Bookstrand HERERead an excerpt:"What are you going to do?""What would you do?"She hung her head in shame. "Call the cops."He picked up the phone. "Good idea. Now we're thinking in tandem." His anger, now exasperated by her lack of an explanation, spurred him into action, and he began dialing."Please don't.""Pardon?""Please don't, Keaton. I'll do anything."Her pleading made him disconnect the call. Her submissive tone brought something in him to the surface. Something he had kept locked and hidden away for years.He stared at her. "Anything? Do you have any idea what anything means?""Yes." Her hands clasped tightly together. "I have a buyer for the house. In just over a month, the sale will go through. I can pay you back then.""So, in the meantime, you'll do anything to keep me from turning you in?""Yes.""Do you know what that makes you, Maddie?""Yes."He stood and walked around his desk. At six foot three, he towered over her small petite figure. She couldn't be more than five-four. Standing in front of her, he looked down into her trembling features. With a finger under her chin, he angled her face."Look at me."Her gaze rose to his, and he saw the frightened girl in her eyes. Physical desire spun its way into his body as her pale green irises connected with his. He wanted to dominate and make her compliant to his will. He wanted to seek some sort of satisfaction for her abuse of his trust. He wanted to bury his hands in her hair and love her the way he'd wanted to since the first time he'd seen her."I thought you had principles?" He mocked."They won't do me any good now.""No, they won't.""I can make up for last week when I was so despicable. I can be whatever you want, whatever you desire.""Is that so? Careful, Maddie, because my desires might not be the same as yours.""Oh, I think we're on the same level when it comes to sex."He shook his head, and laughed out loud. "You have no idea, do you? Vanilla sex is okay for the right occasion, but I prefer something a little more exciting."Digesting what he'd just said, she stared directly at him. A faint blush tinged her pale cheeks. "You wanted me once. You can still have me." She paused briefly. "However you desire.""You put a high price on…" he let his eyes sweep over her before continuing, "your services. Do you really think you're worth half a million dollars?"He saw her wince. She was fighting for her survival, and he knew it, yet he couldn't—wouldn't—back down. He wanted his pound of flesh. Maddie had broken his trust."Until my house sale goes through, I haven't anything else to offer."He stared at her. At that moment, he felt it was possible to crave and despise in equal measure. She aroused a primitive need in him. He thought of the money she'd stolen, and his heart hardened. Either way, she would pay back everything she owed him."Depending on how you view things, you may have just made a deal with the devil, Maddie."To Buy - Visit Bookstrand HERE

New Cover for my latest book IN DEBT TO THE DOM

I have just received my latest cover for
 IN DEBT TO THE DOM
Due to be released on 16th December 2010.
It's part of my new Guilty Pleasures series 
Thank you Jinger I love it
Jan x

New contract from Siren

I'm over the moon. Siren has just accepted my latest manuscript for publication. Projected published date April 2011. 
This is the 2nd one in my Guilty Pleasures series and is titled 
BOUGHT FOR THE BILLIONAIRE'S BED.
I'm very pleased. Jan x

Release Day for - Bound by the Montana Mountain Man

It's release day for my latest erotic cowboy romance.

Meet Cassie Philips and her gorgeous cowboy Brad Dawson in..........

BOUND BY THE MONTANA MOUNTAIN MANCowboy Bad Boys # 3
Will he win her love with his devilish charm?

The Blurb:


Still suffering from a bitter divorce, twenty-seven year old Cassie Philips moves to rural Montana, vowing never to trust a man again. Brad Dawson, a thirty-five year old mountain guide, is intrigued by his new neighbor. Why has the city girl settled so far from home?Known as the Mountain Man by the locals, Cassie is soon wary of the predatory cowboy rancher, who never wants to settle down. Unable to deny the attraction between them, they soon embark on a torrid sexual affair.Cassie is haunted by her past, and this "neighbors with benefits" relationship is just what she's looking for. Will there ever be more than just sex between them, or can they find real love, too?
Available from Bookstrand HERE

New cover for BOUND BY THE MONTANA MOUNTAIN MAN

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

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 around the edges but he has a heart of gold. Annie was so cute. She seemed so much wiser beyond her eight years. Another rip, roaring, fantastic read from Ms. Bowles.


Read the whole review HERE

You can purchase Branded by the Texas Rancher HERE

First Review for BRANDED BY THE TEXAS RANCHER

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 Central Texas, after her rejection. Her fiancé dumped her one month before the wedding because he said she was frigid. As the daughter of a bitter preacher, she wanted a fresh start.
Ms. Jan Bowles has presented us with another work that gave me insight into her writing abilities. This main couple could not have been more opposite. However, the chemistry was sweltering. The arousing sensuality was a wonderful page-turner. I did not stop until I had completed the book.
Her secondary characters were pivotal even though not often present. The affects of their inputs into the lives was more prevalent. I admire Bowles' ability to tell an expressive, explosive storyline with a great background of beautiful country.
I highly recommend this book for anyone, except the too-young. I'm sure that adults will fully appreciate her writing talent.
Overall rating: 
Sensuality rating: ExplicitReviewer: Brenda Talley
Read the review HEREYou can purchase my book from BOOKSTRAND

What is the fascination with cowboys?

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 Darrow. He just had that sexy roagish charm that held me enthralled.
Other notable series were The Virginian, and Bonanza. My favourite cowboy series has to be Alias Smith and Jones. All my friends preferred Jedediah 'Kid' Curry played by Ben Murphy, but I just loved Hannibal Heyes, played by Pete Duel. Again he had a certain roagish charm that I fell in love with.
For someone who has lived in England most of their life, they conjured up the Wild West. The pioneering spirit that made America what it is today. I'm sure all the men who watched these action packed films wanted to be them, and all the women wanted to know them.
So who is my favourite cowboy of all time?

It just has to be Butch Cassidy, played by Paul Newman in the iconic film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. I'm sure you will have your own favourite cowboy. Leave a comment and let me know.
All my favourite cowboys have a roagish, devil-may-care attitude. They're fun and sexy. I try to bring these qualities to the heroes of my books.

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