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5 HEART review for SHACKLED BY THE COWBOY DRIFTER

A 5 HEART Review for SHACKLED BY THE COWBOY DRIFTER
The Romance Studio Review

Ashley Carmicheal was a want-to-be actress that worked in a local diner. She waited tables while awaiting her dream job. Her long-term boyfriend, Rob, dropped her after he made it big. He had been so abusive she was afraid of any new relationship. That was until a gorgeous cowboy, Zack Delaney, showed up at one of her tables. The interest seemed mutual. However, things were not as they seemed. She was concerned about his secretive actions.
Zack Cantrell couldn't share his actions to anyone—even Ash. He didn't want to get involved because he did not want to draw attention to her and put her in danger. However, when she found him dealing drugs, it was too late. He had to take care of her. That wasn't likely since he had no confidence he would be able to. His secretive past scared him concerning his ability to protect her.

Ms. Jan Bowles has written a poignant book about a couple who had unhappy pasts that they both kept silent about. These main characters were emotionally charged and grabbed my attention quickly. I was amazed at the way Bowles presented the background information. It made the couple seem quite realistic. The sexual content was very explicit, but scorching! It was an overall part of the storyline—not the story.

The glimpses of the area, the land and the expectations they had and their own vulnerability toward each other was endearing. It was so easy to fall in love with the couple. The area was described so that I felt I was there. I couldn't stop reading the book and was completely surprised at the ending.

I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys this genre. I guarantee you will enjoy it.

Overall rating: 
Sensuality rating: Explicit
Reviewer: Brenda Talley


See the review HERE
Available from BOOKSTRAND and AMAZON and AMAZONUK

It's Release Day for BRANDED BY THE TEXAS RANCHER

Can Jed unlock the passionate woman within Rebecca? Or will she be forever too scared to let go?
BRANDED BY THE TEXAS RANCHERCOWBOY BAD BOYS # 2 [Siren Classic: Erotic Cowboy Romance]

Twenty-eight-year-old English schoolteacher Rebecca Wade moves to Texas, leaving behind an unhappy past. Keeping to herself, she vows to steer clear of men. When she meets bad boy rancher Jed Monroe, the father of one of her pupils, she immediately disapproves of his carefree ways and irresponsible attitude.

With Jed working on her house in exchange for his daughters extra tuition, Rebecca is determined to stay aloof. But how can she remain detached when just the mere sight of Jed Monroe causes the sexual woman within her to emerge?

Jed has only one thing on his mind, and that's Rebecca. The ice maiden has lit the touch-paper inside him. He will stop at nothing until she becomes his.

Can the Texas rancher bring out the simmering passion within Rebecca? Or will she be too scared to let go?


Note: This book contains anal sex.


A Siren Erotic Romance


For an Excerpt or to BUY, click the link HERE

A New Review for DARK SECRETS

Author Review: Dark Secrets by Jan Bowles


Dark Secrets by Jan Bowles
Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc
Genre: Erotica, Romantic Suspense
Length: 168 pages


Purchase from HERE


Review Copy Received from Author


Summary:
Thirty-two year old English Architect Sam Marshall had vowed never to return to Oxley in Oxfordshire. When he meets Megan Lawrence, a twenty-five year old ethereal beauty for the first time in ten years, old wounds are re-opened.
Their troubled past has remained unspoken all this time. Neither of them wants to broach the subject, yet they both know the deep attraction between them will not go away.
Are they really willing to lay their emotions bare in order to move on? Can they finally put the past behind them once and for all? Will Sam eventually find it in his heart to forgive Megan? And will Megan ever learn to forgive herself?
Ashley's Review:
Dark Secrets is an intense read as it deals with Megan's dramatic and emotional "secret". She spends her life trying to be with the one man she's always loved, but previous events end up keeping them apart.
While Dark Secrets is not a "candy and roses" type romance, it is a roller coaster ride of emotional ups and downs, filled with heavy sexual tension. Megan and Sam let their attraction finally take control, but past secrets try to destroy the relationship they have worked so hard to establish.
I think Dark Secrets by Jan Bowles was well written and everything unfolded at a steady pace to make a great story. The sexual tension led up to some can't-possibly-wait-any-longer sex that's worth the wait!
Rated 4 Ravens by Ashley!

See the whole review HERE

New contract from Siren

NEW CONTRACT WITH SIREN 
My new Cowboy Romance, has just been accepted by Siren-Bookstrand. The publication date has been set for February.

It follows the trials and tribulations of a family as they find true love. There will be five books in total to this series.

Series title: THE MAVERICKS.

A New Review for Shackled by the Cowboy Drifter

I just received a wonderful review by Cheryl at Manicreaders.


Rating: Reviewer: Cheryl

Zach was walking along when he was attacked from behind. After the beating Zach received, he needs nothing more than a nice cold beer. 

Ash works as a waitress. Ash immediately zoned in on Zach the moment he walked in the door. Of course, it would be hard not to notice Zach. He is really good looking. When Zach stirs something up inside Ash, Ash realizes that she has been without a man for too long. Let's just say though that Zach didn't make a great first impression with Ash. Once, he redeemed himself…watch out! 

Shackled by the Cowboy Drifter is a Cowboy Bad Boys novel. Every book that I have read by author, Jan Bowles is a favorite of mine. Shackled by the Cowboy Drifter is no exception. This book has both romance and action. 

If a sexy, cowboy like Zach walked into my place of employment, I would have a hard time resisting him. Ash was my favorite. She was feisty but sweet at the same time. Kind of like…honey mixed with red pepper flakes for kick. Mrs. Bowles really knows how to make her characters come alive within the pages of the book. I wouldn't mind being shackled to a cowboy! I give this book four stars. 

You can read the whole review HERE
Shackled by the Cowboy Drifter can be purchased from AMAZON or SIREN-BOOKSTRAND

Shackled by the Cowboy Drifter - Now on Amazon Kindle

Great News!! SHACKLED BY THE COWBOY DRIFTER is now available on Amazon Kindle HERE
Ash Carmicheal, an aspiring actress from England, is down on her luck. However, when she meets Zack Delaney, a gorgeous cowboy drifter, at the diner where she works in Long Beach, California, things start to look up.Why can't two lonely people enjoy each other's company with no strings attached?Only trouble is, Zack Delaney is not all he seems. An undercover operative with the FBI, he is closing in on a drug cartel. Getting involved with Ash is not an option. In fact, it could prove downright dangerous for her. When Ash sees him dealing drugs, he cannot tell her the truth about his work, yet the attraction between them still remains.They may have shared one night of unbridled passion together, but do they have a basis for a lasting relationship? Or have they both been burned too much in the past?
Also Available from Bookstrand HERE

A First Review for SHACKLED BY THE COWBOY DRIFTER

I just had to share my first review for SHACKLED BY THE COWBOY DRIFTER from Happy Ever After Reviews.

Ren's Review 

Ashley Carmichael, known as Ash, is an actress who knows that her shelf life is about to expire. She is working as a waitress in the local diner when Zack Delaney comes into her life. Ash is also licking her wounds after emerging from a volatile relationship. 

Zack is a tall, dark and handsome hunk of Cowboy beef in his tight jeans and knowing blue eyes but he is carrying his own p...

My latest cover - BRANDED BY THE TEXAS RANCHER

Here is my latest cover created by the talented Jinger Heaston. I think it's great. A real sexy cowboy for my Cowboy Bad Boys # 2.  BRANDED BY THE TEXAS RANCHER.

Shackled by the Cowboy Drifter - Read the 1st Chapter - Here

SHACKLED BY THE COWBOY DRIFTERCowboy Bad Boys
JAN BOWLESCopyright © 2010




Chapter One
Zack tensed his muscles. Something didn't feel right. Those footsteps had been following him down this dark street for a few minutes now, and they were getting too close. Just as he was about to turn around and confront whomever it was, he felt a rush of air. A heavy blow smashed across his temple. He crashed to the ground, the left side of his face making painful contact with the pavement.

With barely a moment t...

Terms of Endearment, adding romance to a story

Following a recent blog I did on naming the hero and the heroine of my books, I have thought about the terms of endearment used to enhance the love between the main protagonists.

The usual ones appeared to mind straight away. In my latest book SHACKLED BY THE COWBOY DRIFTER, the hero Zack Delaney often uses the term, baby. In other books I have written, such as LOVE LESSONS WITH THE TEXAS BILLIONAIRE, I used darlin' and honey to further enhance the heroes character. In another book DARK...