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December 4, 2013
Series Showcase on Carnal Sins
For those that may have missed the series showcase of Carnal Sins, hosted on Siren Bookstrand's Facebook page, I've copied the interview below...
#SeriesShowcase: Carnal Sins by Jan Bowles
1. The first book in the Carnal Sins series masterfully weaves together elements of intrigue, deception, and romance to suck the reader into the narrative. Where did you find inspiration for the characters and their story?
BLACKMAILED INTO THE BILLIONAIRE’S BED is the brainstorm of my imagination. I love writing stories about deliciously wicked heroes who need the love of a good woman to see the error of their ways.
2. In BLACKMAILED INTO THE BILLIONAIRE’S BED, what was challenging about exploring the characters’ flaws and bringing them to a point where they could see a happily ever after for themselves?
Mac Buchanan is a driven individual who is ruthless and uncompromising. Creating the turnaround in his personality was the most challenging. It had to appear real and considered, and not forced. My heroine, Kendall Van Heusen, had her work cut out, but thankfully, she was up for the challenge, too.
3. As the series continues to explore the edgier side of erotic romance, can you give us some hints for what readers can expect in future books?
The characters within each of the books will have their own devilish personalities and solid reasons for acting the way they do. Each book will have a completely different angle on what makes a hero ruthless, ambitious, and of course, extremely irresistible.
4. How does it feel to be the first author in the Siren LoveEdge imprint?
Exciting. Privileged. Honored. Scary. I have a mixture of everything bubbling through my system, but most of all, I feel extremely flattered that Siren has chosen BLACKMAILED INTO THE BILLIONAIRE’S BED to launch their new Siren LoveEdge imprint.
5. What does the Siren LoveEdge imprint mean to you?
For me, Siren LoveEdge means, passion, desire, forbidden love, and a combination of all those sexy elements that make an erotic fantasy. Siren LoveEdge: intense romance stories that still find time for that essential Happily Ever After.
6. Can you sum up the Carnal Sins series in one sentence?
Yes, I can! When desire breaks all the rules.
7. What are you working on now?
At present I'm writing the third book in the Carnal Sins series, and I hope to have it finished early next year.
8. How long have you been writing?
My first book was published exactly four years ago by Siren Publishing, and it's been a wonderful dream come true ever since then.
Jan Bowles’s Fave Five is on Pinterest! Check it out here:http://bit.ly/SirenPin
BLACKMAILED INTO THE BILLIONAIRE’S BED by Jan Bowles
Available today! Order now:
http://www.bookstrand.com/blackmailed-into-the-billionaires-bed
#SeriesShowcase: Carnal Sins by Jan Bowles
1. The first book in the Carnal Sins series masterfully weaves together elements of intrigue, deception, and romance to suck the reader into the narrative. Where did you find inspiration for the characters and their story?BLACKMAILED INTO THE BILLIONAIRE’S BED is the brainstorm of my imagination. I love writing stories about deliciously wicked heroes who need the love of a good woman to see the error of their ways.
2. In BLACKMAILED INTO THE BILLIONAIRE’S BED, what was challenging about exploring the characters’ flaws and bringing them to a point where they could see a happily ever after for themselves?
Mac Buchanan is a driven individual who is ruthless and uncompromising. Creating the turnaround in his personality was the most challenging. It had to appear real and considered, and not forced. My heroine, Kendall Van Heusen, had her work cut out, but thankfully, she was up for the challenge, too.
3. As the series continues to explore the edgier side of erotic romance, can you give us some hints for what readers can expect in future books?
The characters within each of the books will have their own devilish personalities and solid reasons for acting the way they do. Each book will have a completely different angle on what makes a hero ruthless, ambitious, and of course, extremely irresistible.
4. How does it feel to be the first author in the Siren LoveEdge imprint?
Exciting. Privileged. Honored. Scary. I have a mixture of everything bubbling through my system, but most of all, I feel extremely flattered that Siren has chosen BLACKMAILED INTO THE BILLIONAIRE’S BED to launch their new Siren LoveEdge imprint.
5. What does the Siren LoveEdge imprint mean to you?
For me, Siren LoveEdge means, passion, desire, forbidden love, and a combination of all those sexy elements that make an erotic fantasy. Siren LoveEdge: intense romance stories that still find time for that essential Happily Ever After.
6. Can you sum up the Carnal Sins series in one sentence?
Yes, I can! When desire breaks all the rules.
7. What are you working on now?
At present I'm writing the third book in the Carnal Sins series, and I hope to have it finished early next year.
8. How long have you been writing?
My first book was published exactly four years ago by Siren Publishing, and it's been a wonderful dream come true ever since then.
Jan Bowles’s Fave Five is on Pinterest! Check it out here:http://bit.ly/SirenPin
BLACKMAILED INTO THE BILLIONAIRE’S BED by Jan Bowles
Available today! Order now:
http://www.bookstrand.com/blackmailed-into-the-billionaires-bed
December 2, 2013
It's Release Day for Blackmailed into the Billionaire's Bed
Hello, everyone
It's release day for Blackmailed into the Billionaire's Bed. The first book in a brand new series called Carnal Sins ~ When Desire Breaks All The Rules
The Blurb:
Twenty-seven-year-old Kendall van Heusen is in awe of her new boss, and so she should be, because Mac Buchanan, the legendary thirty-eight-year-old newspaper magnate is as powerful and ruthless as rumor suggests. Incredibly handsome and charismatic, Mac is a self-made man who rules his empire with an iron fist. Deeply attracted by his dominant nature, Kendall realizes she needs to be on top of her game as his new financial controller.
It soon becomes apparent that they share a mutual sexual attraction. However, before they can act on their desires, Kendall receives a kidnap demand for the safe return of her best friend. Forced into stealing a million bucks from Buchanan Enterprises, she wrongly believes she can cover her tracks long enough to save Ashley’s life. When Mac discovers the deception, he is angry and gives Kendall an ultimatum—spend time in jail, or become his personal sex slave until the debt is repaid in full. Unable to tell him the truth, will Kendall be blackmailed into the billionaire’s bed?
I've made a trailer to go with the book, too
Available from Bookstrand HEREI'm having a Facebook event HERE, too, so please come and join me as I celebrate...
It's release day for Blackmailed into the Billionaire's Bed. The first book in a brand new series called Carnal Sins ~ When Desire Breaks All The Rules
The Blurb:
Twenty-seven-year-old Kendall van Heusen is in awe of her new boss, and so she should be, because Mac Buchanan, the legendary thirty-eight-year-old newspaper magnate is as powerful and ruthless as rumor suggests. Incredibly handsome and charismatic, Mac is a self-made man who rules his empire with an iron fist. Deeply attracted by his dominant nature, Kendall realizes she needs to be on top of her game as his new financial controller. It soon becomes apparent that they share a mutual sexual attraction. However, before they can act on their desires, Kendall receives a kidnap demand for the safe return of her best friend. Forced into stealing a million bucks from Buchanan Enterprises, she wrongly believes she can cover her tracks long enough to save Ashley’s life. When Mac discovers the deception, he is angry and gives Kendall an ultimatum—spend time in jail, or become his personal sex slave until the debt is repaid in full. Unable to tell him the truth, will Kendall be blackmailed into the billionaire’s bed?
I've made a trailer to go with the book, too
Available from Bookstrand HEREI'm having a Facebook event HERE, too, so please come and join me as I celebrate...
December 1, 2013
A Video for Blackmailed into the Billionaire's Bed
Hello everyone
Today is the 4th Anniversary of my 1st book, 'The Return'
In celebration, I've prepared a video to go with the release of my latest book, Blackmailed into the Billionaire's Bed.
Available tomorrow on 2nd December, HERE
Today is the 4th Anniversary of my 1st book, 'The Return'
In celebration, I've prepared a video to go with the release of my latest book, Blackmailed into the Billionaire's Bed.
Available tomorrow on 2nd December, HERE
November 29, 2013
Final Snippet for Blackmailed into the Billionaire's Bed
Hi, everyone
Here's the final snippet from Blackmailed into the Billionaire's Bed ~ Due to be released 2nd December.
This is the 1st book in the Carnal Sins series ~ When Desire Breaks All The Rules
I hope you'll join me on release day for my Facebook event HERE
Everyone will be welcome, and I'll be giving away some prizes, too. I'll announce more details on Sunday evening (1st December), and a few hints where the answers can be found.
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Blackmailed into the Billionaire's Bed is available on pre-order HERE
Here's the final snippet from Blackmailed into the Billionaire's Bed ~ Due to be released 2nd December.
This is the 1st book in the Carnal Sins series ~ When Desire Breaks All The Rules
I hope you'll join me on release day for my Facebook event HERE
Everyone will be welcome, and I'll be giving away some prizes, too. I'll announce more details on Sunday evening (1st December), and a few hints where the answers can be found.
Click on the image to make largerBlackmailed into the Billionaire's Bed is available on pre-order HERE
November 28, 2013
Two Intense Snippets from Blackmailed into the Billionaire's Bed
Hello, everyone
I have 2 snippets from Blackmailed into the Billionaire's Bed. In the first snippet, Kendall tries desperately to keep her self-respect.
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You can see Mac's response below
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Taken from Blackmailed into the Billionaire's Bed, available on pre-order HERE
I have 2 snippets from Blackmailed into the Billionaire's Bed. In the first snippet, Kendall tries desperately to keep her self-respect.
Click on the image to make largerYou can see Mac's response below
Click on the image to make largerTaken from Blackmailed into the Billionaire's Bed, available on pre-order HERE
November 27, 2013
Snippet ~ from Blackmailed into the Billionaire's Bed ~ Mac Buchanan Makes His Demands Known
Hi, everyone
I have another snippet for you today. In this piece, Mac Buchanan, the hero of Blackmailed into the Billionaire's Bed, makes his demands known to Kendall.
What would you do?
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Blackmailed into the Billionaire's Bed is now on pre-order HERE
I have another snippet for you today. In this piece, Mac Buchanan, the hero of Blackmailed into the Billionaire's Bed, makes his demands known to Kendall.
What would you do?
Click image to make largerBlackmailed into the Billionaire's Bed is now on pre-order HERE
November 24, 2013
Carnal Sins ~ A New Erotic Romance Series ~ When Desire Breaks All The Rules
Hello, Everyone
I just wanted to tell you about my new erotic romance series. It's called Carnal Sins, and will be the 1st series in Siren Publishing's new LoveEdge imprint.
So what is Carnal Sins?
Carnal Sins is the brainstorm of my imagination. I love writing stories about deliciously, wicked heroes who need the love of a good woman to see the error of their ways.
The characters within each of the books will have their own devilish personalities, and solid reasons for acting the way they do. Each book will have a completely different angle on what makes a hero ruthless, ambitious and extremely irresistible.
Grounded in reality, the plots will slowly reveal the more gentler, and softer side to my heroes as they fight the losing battle to keep their hard, unyielding personalities intact. All it takes is for the right woman to come along, and that's where my feisty heroines come in. Instinctively, they know there's a good man lurking beneath their uncompromising and tough exteriors.
What is the new LoveEdge imprint?
As the name suggests, LoveEdge means romance on the edge. Erotic, daring, wicked love, that fuels fantasies. Erotic romance stories that still find time for that wonderful Happily Ever After.
The first book in the Carnal Sins series ~ Blackmailed into the Billionaire's Bed ~ is now available on pre-order from Bookstrand HERE
Carnal Sins ~ When Desire Breaks All The Rules
I just wanted to tell you about my new erotic romance series. It's called Carnal Sins, and will be the 1st series in Siren Publishing's new LoveEdge imprint.
So what is Carnal Sins?
Carnal Sins is the brainstorm of my imagination. I love writing stories about deliciously, wicked heroes who need the love of a good woman to see the error of their ways. The characters within each of the books will have their own devilish personalities, and solid reasons for acting the way they do. Each book will have a completely different angle on what makes a hero ruthless, ambitious and extremely irresistible.
Grounded in reality, the plots will slowly reveal the more gentler, and softer side to my heroes as they fight the losing battle to keep their hard, unyielding personalities intact. All it takes is for the right woman to come along, and that's where my feisty heroines come in. Instinctively, they know there's a good man lurking beneath their uncompromising and tough exteriors.
What is the new LoveEdge imprint?
As the name suggests, LoveEdge means romance on the edge. Erotic, daring, wicked love, that fuels fantasies. Erotic romance stories that still find time for that wonderful Happily Ever After.
The first book in the Carnal Sins series ~ Blackmailed into the Billionaire's Bed ~ is now available on pre-order from Bookstrand HERE
Carnal Sins ~ When Desire Breaks All The Rules
November 23, 2013
Cover Reveal for Blackmailed into the Billionaire's Bed
Hi, everyone, I can finally reveal the cover for Blackmailed into the Billionaire's Bed
I hope you like it.
Click image for a larger viewTwenty-seven-year-old Kendall Van Heusen is in awe of her new boss, and so she should be, because Mac Buchanan, the legendary thirty-eight-year-old newspaper magnate is as powerful and ruthless as rumor suggests. Incredibly handsome and charismatic, Mac is a self-made man who rules his empire with an iron fist. Deeply attracted by his dominant nature, Kendall realizes she needs to be on top of her game as his new financial controller.
It soon becomes apparent that they share a mutual sexual attraction. However, before they can act on their desires, Kendall receives a kidnap demand for the safe return of her best friend. Forced into stealing a million bucks from Buchanan Enterprises, she wrongly believes she can cover her tracks long enough to save Ashley’s life. When Mac discovers the deception, he is angry and gives Kendall an ultimatum—spend time in jail, or become his personal sex slave until the debt is repaid in full. Unable to tell him the truth, will Kendall be blackmailed into the billionaire’s bed?
Now available on pre-order from Bookstrand HERE
I hope you like it.
Click image for a larger viewTwenty-seven-year-old Kendall Van Heusen is in awe of her new boss, and so she should be, because Mac Buchanan, the legendary thirty-eight-year-old newspaper magnate is as powerful and ruthless as rumor suggests. Incredibly handsome and charismatic, Mac is a self-made man who rules his empire with an iron fist. Deeply attracted by his dominant nature, Kendall realizes she needs to be on top of her game as his new financial controller. It soon becomes apparent that they share a mutual sexual attraction. However, before they can act on their desires, Kendall receives a kidnap demand for the safe return of her best friend. Forced into stealing a million bucks from Buchanan Enterprises, she wrongly believes she can cover her tracks long enough to save Ashley’s life. When Mac discovers the deception, he is angry and gives Kendall an ultimatum—spend time in jail, or become his personal sex slave until the debt is repaid in full. Unable to tell him the truth, will Kendall be blackmailed into the billionaire’s bed?
Now available on pre-order from Bookstrand HERE
November 20, 2013
Mac Buchanan ~ A Hero with a Personality to Match His Status and Wealth
To be a successful newspaper magnate, you need a personality to match the powerful position you hold, and Mac Buchanan, the hero of Blackmailed into the Billionaire's Bed, has it in spades. When it comes to running his empire, he's ruthless, and uncompromising.
Here is Mac's own take on how he sees things.
Click the image for a larger viewComing to Bookstrand 2nd December
As soon as the links go live, I'll paste them in here.
Here is Mac's own take on how he sees things.
Click the image for a larger viewComing to Bookstrand 2nd DecemberAs soon as the links go live, I'll paste them in here.
November 13, 2013
Meet Kendall Van Heusen ~ Heroine of Blackmailed into the Billionaire's Bed
Soon I shall be releasing snippets from my new book, Blackmailed into the Billionaire's Bed. It's the first book in a brand new series called Carnal Sins. I've already introduced the hero, Mac Buchanan, and this is his first impression of his new financial controller, Kendall Van Heusen.
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Coming to Bookstrand 2nd December 2013
Book your place at my release day event on Facebook HERE Plenty of prizes.
Click on the image to make largerComing to Bookstrand 2nd December 2013
Book your place at my release day event on Facebook HERE Plenty of prizes.
