Jane Harvey-Berrick's Blog: Jane Harvey-Berrick, page 4
June 9, 2019
"That beautiful bodyguard has brains too, he's not just muscle" ***** review
THE NAME IS TRAINER. JUSTIN TRAINER. And I'm the bodyguard...
"I didn’t go to college, but I have a PhD from the University of Life. You think frat boys can party? Try hanging with a gnarly group of grunts after nine months in the sandbox without a beer in sight. Now that’s what I call a party.
Before I got hitched, I was known to party some, and I’ve enjoyed a threesome now and again. But I have to admit that Anderson’s orgy has me whipped, I mean stumped, um, beat. Oh hell."
Laugh out loud or laugh and cringe - GUARDING THE BILLIONAIRE is now LIVE!
REVIEW
"The book has a perfect mixture of humour and seriousness. Favorite quote:
'But I have faced down terrorists with RPG's and my soon to be ex-wife when she is PMSing'."
Sylvia Clail
"I didn’t go to college, but I have a PhD from the University of Life. You think frat boys can party? Try hanging with a gnarly group of grunts after nine months in the sandbox without a beer in sight. Now that’s what I call a party.
Before I got hitched, I was known to party some, and I’ve enjoyed a threesome now and again. But I have to admit that Anderson’s orgy has me whipped, I mean stumped, um, beat. Oh hell."
Laugh out loud or laugh and cringe - GUARDING THE BILLIONAIRE is now LIVE!
REVIEW
"The book has a perfect mixture of humour and seriousness. Favorite quote:
'But I have faced down terrorists with RPG's and my soon to be ex-wife when she is PMSing'."
Sylvia Clail
June 7, 2019
The billionaire has a secret - the bodyguard has to protect it
GUARDING THE BILLIONAIRE - 9 JUNE, this Sunday!
I'm soooo excited about this first book in a new duet. And the best part is you don't have to wait forever to read to the end, becauuse the final part, SAVING THE BILLIONAIRE is out on 19 June.
Justin Trainer is the bodyguard, the man in black. He's sexy, funny, irreverent, brave and loyal to a fault. But don't take my word for it, see what reviewers are saying (and they're all from Goodreads - aw, thanks guys).
And keep scrolling down for an EXCLUSIVE EXTRACT!
1)
That beautiful bodyguard has brains too, he's not just muscle. As the suspense built and I was about to bite off my last nail I swiped my finger across my Kindle to turn the page. I also have to give the author a shout out for the entertaining inner dialogue and witty banter.
5 ***** Rosa Sharon, iScream Book Blog
#call-the-fire-dept-hot!
2)
From the first chapter the author had me hook, line and sinker. I read this book in almost one go as I could not put it down.
I really liked Trainer, I found him to be humorous and extremely likeable, not to mention hot. What a way to be introduced to her writing!
5 ***** Erin Lewis
3)
It makes you laugh, cry and also get a bit angry at parts but that’s what makes it soo gripping and not want to put it down.
5 ***** Claire Pengelly
4)
If you are a romance reader then you will have come across the tormented billionaire story and probably fallen in 'book-boyfriend' love with him, however have you ever paid any attention to his bodyguard? The silent man in the background, the keeper of his secrets, and the one who sees the man inside. If, like me, you had more of a crush on Taylor then Mr. Grey then you will love Justin Trainer, the man 'Guarding The Billionaire'.
5 ***** Mandy
5)
“So, you’re the bodyguard,” he sneers.
I somehow don't think we’re going to be buddies.
“Yep, and you’re the ***hole. I think we’ve gotten acquainted now.”
This so tells you about Trainer’s personality and the fun that you’ll have while reading. The book is full of everything - humor, suspense, action, love and more. It’s a great read and I can NOT wait for book 2!!!
5 ***** Lora
6)
Always a unique read from Jane Harvey-Berrick! I hadn't even read the blurb when I requested an ARC to read, I just trust her writing will thrill me to no end. Justin Trainer, ex-Marine going through a nasty divorce, is on close protection detail for billionaires. Rock stars, Saudi princes or agribusiness genius? He's guarded them all. Currently his boss is Devon Anderson, eccentric billionaire with a taste for the kinky. I found myself enthralled with Justin's story and how he perceives his boss, trying to maintain a straight face and his dignity was great comic relief.
5 ***** Anima
GUARDING THE BILLIONAIRE
... it's on KU! https://geni.us/GUARDINGBILLIONAIRE
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
And now you can make up your own mind with an extract from CHAPTER 3 - the bodyguard meets the billionaire...
* * * * *
I’m contemplating the meaning of life. Philosophical questions. You know, deep shit that you only find at the bottom of a cold bottle of Bud.
It’s the kind of peace that comes at the end of a long, tough job, and being able to relax for the first time in months.
I’ve only been back in New York for a few hours, and I’m fully appreciating the cool temperature and the cooler beer. These things matter when you’ve been working in an alcohol-free desert state. After Nabila won Saudi’s Next Top Model, I had three days to visit Lilly, then it was another top-paying job in Qatar for a month. Well, it was supposed to pay top dollar, but the op didn’t work out too well, or to use the official Marines term, it was completely FUBAR—fucked up beyond all recognition. I’m ready for some down time, but not too much.
Time to think doesn’t suit me—too many bad memories.
I did twelve years with the Marines before I decided to call it quits. It was another year before I was allowed to leave: lucky-thirteen. Joined the day I graduated high school and never wanted to do anything else. I did tours in Iraq, Afghanistan, Germany and Hawaii. That last one was really dangerous—a lot of hot women in bikinis could be considered a temptation to a married man.
But I never cheated. Not once. And leaving the Marines was supposed to be the start of a new life for me and Carla, a.k.a. Super Bitch.
The day I got home was the day she tossed me right back out again. I didn’t even get to kiss my daughter hello before I was kicked to the curb.
It was a good thing I had Mason on speed dial, because what else was I going to do? Get some night security job and bore everyone with stories about firefights I’ve known and loved?
The work is varied and rarely as dangerous as being a Marine. Pays a lot better than being a Jarhead, too.
So the target, um, client might change, but the job is pretty much the same in any country in the world, and there are only four lines in a bodyguard’s job description that matter:
Ensure the safety of the client.
Ensure areas are kept secure and all personnel have been approved.
Provide crowd control.
Observe location and situations for potential dangers.
To be good at my job, I need organizational skills, attention to detail and patience. I have two out of three of those.
I’ve been asked to score drugs and hookers. It’s easy to find out who’s providing that particular service: hotel concierges always know. I might not like it, but it comes with the territory.
Memories scroll across my brain, some better than others, none that I want to revisit.
I twist the cap off another bottle and get more comfortable on the hard hotel mattress while I watch a ball game.
I’ve also got a postcard next to me that I was planning to send to Lilly. It’s got a picture of a goofy-looking camel that will appeal to a six year-old’s sense of humor. I didn’t get to mail it before I flew home, but I think I’ll still send it.
I’ve been sending her postcards since before she could read. I just want her to know that wherever I am in the world, her old man is thinking of her.
The phone rings in the last innings of a Yankees game. I consider leaving it, but old habits die hard. I check the number and withhold a sigh.
“You checking up on me already, Mason? I’m touched.”
“I might have something for you.”
I sit up straighter. I could really use a new job. Lilly’s latest dental appointments, ballet classes, karate classes and upcoming summer camp costs have diminished my bank account, since most of my wages from Saudi are now padding out Lilly’s college fund. At this rate, she’ll be going to Harvard. But the last guy, the Qatari businessman went and died on me—natural causes—so Mason didn’t get paid which means I don’t get paid, and I’m out of work until something else comes in. I’d rather take an interesting job, but right now, I’ll consider almost anything. As long as I get this weekend to see my baby.
“What’s the job?”
“A new client. A businessman who’s just made his first billion. Hotshot entrepreneur, operating out of Manhattan. There have been some non-specific threats against him recently, to do with redundancies at a factory he bought in Michigan. Nothing serious, but now he’s in the super-rich league, he’ll need 24/7. You interested?”
Yeah, I’m interested. The Big Apple is only a couple of hours from where Lilly and the soon-to-be-ex live. I could see my baby more often. I’m certain Mason has that in mind, but no way I’m admitting it to him. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
“What’s the catch?”
Mason laughs.
“You don’t change, Trainer.”
Not true. I tried crunchy peanut butter. Once.
“Well, I don’t know that there is a catch. I’m still doing some deep background checks on him, and apart from some normal hijinks when he was a teenager, and the fact that he dropped out of his expensive private college—no reason given—I’m coming up empty. His name is Devon Miguel Anderson, single, twenty-nine years old, gay. That a problem?”
Shit! A baby-sitting job?
A guy that age with more money than everyone except Bill Gates and God—maybe. It’s a recipe for disaster. I can guess what’s coming: fast cars, fast dates, drugs and debauchery—all the kind of shit that is dangerous and difficult for the poor slob who’s hired to keep the fucker safe.
“It’s not what you think, Trainer,” says Mason, guessing my thoughts. “He needs personal protection and someone running point on security at his homes and office building. Just meet the man, then make up your own mind.”
Fair enough.
“Okay, give me the time and location.”
“Seventeen-hundred hours at his office on Monday. And you’ll need to sign an NDA before you speak to him.”
I shrug. The type of people I work for spit out Non-Disclosure Agreements like old chewing gum.
“Wait till you hear what he’s prepared to pay—plus dental and health for you and your family.”
Mason gives me a figure, and I whistle. It’s fifty percent more than I got working for Saudi royalty, and that was tax free. But the amount makes me nervous, too. Someone who pays that much must have something to hide. Is he trying to buy my silence?
Mason emails the NDA, gives me a downtown address and hangs up. I go back to the Yankees game. They’ve just lost. Again. Maybe this won’t be their year.
I check my watch, staring at the date. April 1st. Is it a sign?
On a dull Monday afternoon, I’m booted and suited and on my way to meet this Devon Miguel Anderson kid. Jeez, that name is a mouthful-and-a-half. Poor kid learning to John Hancock that.
I Googled him last night and found a lot of fluff stories, but not a single serious interview. All the usual stuff: so rich, so young; some about his family—upper middle class—his mom is a homemaker and his dad’s a stockbroker—figures; he’s got a sister who’s a freshman in an expensive private college. Sure, he does. These rich types keep the money in the family.
But there was nothing about his private life, nothing about who’s he’s been seen with or dated. Reading the reports, I wouldn’t even know that he was gay, and I wonder how Mason got that intel. I could ask him, but I doubt he’d tell me his source.
The twenty-story construction of DMA Solutions is almost new enough for me to leave handprints in the concrete, and I admit I’m impressed to see that Anderson owns the whole building. A classy receptionist in a tight-fitting gray suit gives me a security tag and sends me up to the top floor. From what I can see of the security guards and CCTV in the foyer, it’s a pretty tight ship.
Anderson’s assistant is waiting for me when the elevator doors open. Also in gray.
“This way, Mr. Trainer. I’m Ryan Parker, Mr. Anderson’s Personal Assistant. May I offer you refreshments? Tea, coffee, water?”
“No, thanks.”
He shows me into a large office, and I get my first look at the kid.
He’s taller than I expected, and I can tell by looking at him that he’s built of hard muscle. He obviously works out. His eyes are cool and assessing me as thoroughly as I’m assessing him. When he shakes hands, I can feel calluses.
His suit looks expensive. Hell, everything in his office looks expensive, from the original art on the walls, and a landscape that could be a Monet or a Manet or something that begins with M.
It’s subtle, no bling, but it’s there—the wealth and power. And the Lower Manhattan address overlooking Battery Park is worth a mint.
He points me to a seat and I take the chair opposite his desk. He may be young but I was wrong to call him a kid: there’s something about his eyes … they remind me of men I served with in Iraq, men who’d seen too much.
Interesting.
I wait for him to speak.
“Mason tells me I need personal protection and that you have experience in that area.”
“Yes, sir.”
He hasn’t asked me a question yet, but he’s watching my expression. I keep it parked in neutral. I can keep that shit up all day.
“My schedule is busy and it can change very quickly. I need someone who can be flexible. I understand you’re separated from your wife?”
“Yes, sir.”
“So 24/7 wouldn’t be a problem?”
“No, sir.”
“Good. There’ll be a month’s trial.”
He pauses, measuring my response. I don’t give one.
“I have live-in accommodation for employees at Wolf Point, and I spend most weekends at the Farm on Long Island.”
I’m guessing that by ‘Long Island’ he means The Hamptons.
“Any questions?”
Where the fuck is Wolf Point?
“No, sir.”
Yeah, I have a shit ton of questions, but none that people ever answer honestly. So I’ll wait to see for myself who the new client really is; what’s behind the businessman’s façade.
“When can you start?”
“Immediately, sir.”
“Good. Ryan will give you the details.”
He presses a button on his desk, and the assistant escorts me out.
That must be the quickest, goddamn job interview I’ve ever had. And now I’m really curious to see where the dude lives.
* * * * *
Meet the bodyguard on KU! https://geni.us/GUARDINGBILLIONAIRE
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
And believe me! It all kicks off when he gets there and finds his bosses 'meditation room'. More tomorrow!
Oh and one more thing, I'm trying to find my way around Goodreads a little more, so it would be great if you added my two forthcoming co-authored books to your TBR:
13 August FATHER FIGURE with Alana Albertson - angst, taboo, drama
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
13 September GYM OR CHOCOLATE with Stuart Reardon - romcom, girl power!
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
I'm soooo excited about this first book in a new duet. And the best part is you don't have to wait forever to read to the end, becauuse the final part, SAVING THE BILLIONAIRE is out on 19 June.
Justin Trainer is the bodyguard, the man in black. He's sexy, funny, irreverent, brave and loyal to a fault. But don't take my word for it, see what reviewers are saying (and they're all from Goodreads - aw, thanks guys).
And keep scrolling down for an EXCLUSIVE EXTRACT!
1)
That beautiful bodyguard has brains too, he's not just muscle. As the suspense built and I was about to bite off my last nail I swiped my finger across my Kindle to turn the page. I also have to give the author a shout out for the entertaining inner dialogue and witty banter.
5 ***** Rosa Sharon, iScream Book Blog
#call-the-fire-dept-hot!
2)
From the first chapter the author had me hook, line and sinker. I read this book in almost one go as I could not put it down.
I really liked Trainer, I found him to be humorous and extremely likeable, not to mention hot. What a way to be introduced to her writing!
5 ***** Erin Lewis
3)
It makes you laugh, cry and also get a bit angry at parts but that’s what makes it soo gripping and not want to put it down.
5 ***** Claire Pengelly
4)
If you are a romance reader then you will have come across the tormented billionaire story and probably fallen in 'book-boyfriend' love with him, however have you ever paid any attention to his bodyguard? The silent man in the background, the keeper of his secrets, and the one who sees the man inside. If, like me, you had more of a crush on Taylor then Mr. Grey then you will love Justin Trainer, the man 'Guarding The Billionaire'.
5 ***** Mandy
5)
“So, you’re the bodyguard,” he sneers.
I somehow don't think we’re going to be buddies.
“Yep, and you’re the ***hole. I think we’ve gotten acquainted now.”
This so tells you about Trainer’s personality and the fun that you’ll have while reading. The book is full of everything - humor, suspense, action, love and more. It’s a great read and I can NOT wait for book 2!!!
5 ***** Lora
6)
Always a unique read from Jane Harvey-Berrick! I hadn't even read the blurb when I requested an ARC to read, I just trust her writing will thrill me to no end. Justin Trainer, ex-Marine going through a nasty divorce, is on close protection detail for billionaires. Rock stars, Saudi princes or agribusiness genius? He's guarded them all. Currently his boss is Devon Anderson, eccentric billionaire with a taste for the kinky. I found myself enthralled with Justin's story and how he perceives his boss, trying to maintain a straight face and his dignity was great comic relief.
5 ***** Anima
GUARDING THE BILLIONAIRE
... it's on KU! https://geni.us/GUARDINGBILLIONAIRE
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
And now you can make up your own mind with an extract from CHAPTER 3 - the bodyguard meets the billionaire...
* * * * *
I’m contemplating the meaning of life. Philosophical questions. You know, deep shit that you only find at the bottom of a cold bottle of Bud.
It’s the kind of peace that comes at the end of a long, tough job, and being able to relax for the first time in months.
I’ve only been back in New York for a few hours, and I’m fully appreciating the cool temperature and the cooler beer. These things matter when you’ve been working in an alcohol-free desert state. After Nabila won Saudi’s Next Top Model, I had three days to visit Lilly, then it was another top-paying job in Qatar for a month. Well, it was supposed to pay top dollar, but the op didn’t work out too well, or to use the official Marines term, it was completely FUBAR—fucked up beyond all recognition. I’m ready for some down time, but not too much.
Time to think doesn’t suit me—too many bad memories.
I did twelve years with the Marines before I decided to call it quits. It was another year before I was allowed to leave: lucky-thirteen. Joined the day I graduated high school and never wanted to do anything else. I did tours in Iraq, Afghanistan, Germany and Hawaii. That last one was really dangerous—a lot of hot women in bikinis could be considered a temptation to a married man.
But I never cheated. Not once. And leaving the Marines was supposed to be the start of a new life for me and Carla, a.k.a. Super Bitch.
The day I got home was the day she tossed me right back out again. I didn’t even get to kiss my daughter hello before I was kicked to the curb.
It was a good thing I had Mason on speed dial, because what else was I going to do? Get some night security job and bore everyone with stories about firefights I’ve known and loved?
The work is varied and rarely as dangerous as being a Marine. Pays a lot better than being a Jarhead, too.
So the target, um, client might change, but the job is pretty much the same in any country in the world, and there are only four lines in a bodyguard’s job description that matter:
Ensure the safety of the client.
Ensure areas are kept secure and all personnel have been approved.
Provide crowd control.
Observe location and situations for potential dangers.
To be good at my job, I need organizational skills, attention to detail and patience. I have two out of three of those.
I’ve been asked to score drugs and hookers. It’s easy to find out who’s providing that particular service: hotel concierges always know. I might not like it, but it comes with the territory.
Memories scroll across my brain, some better than others, none that I want to revisit.
I twist the cap off another bottle and get more comfortable on the hard hotel mattress while I watch a ball game.
I’ve also got a postcard next to me that I was planning to send to Lilly. It’s got a picture of a goofy-looking camel that will appeal to a six year-old’s sense of humor. I didn’t get to mail it before I flew home, but I think I’ll still send it.
I’ve been sending her postcards since before she could read. I just want her to know that wherever I am in the world, her old man is thinking of her.
The phone rings in the last innings of a Yankees game. I consider leaving it, but old habits die hard. I check the number and withhold a sigh.
“You checking up on me already, Mason? I’m touched.”
“I might have something for you.”
I sit up straighter. I could really use a new job. Lilly’s latest dental appointments, ballet classes, karate classes and upcoming summer camp costs have diminished my bank account, since most of my wages from Saudi are now padding out Lilly’s college fund. At this rate, she’ll be going to Harvard. But the last guy, the Qatari businessman went and died on me—natural causes—so Mason didn’t get paid which means I don’t get paid, and I’m out of work until something else comes in. I’d rather take an interesting job, but right now, I’ll consider almost anything. As long as I get this weekend to see my baby.
“What’s the job?”
“A new client. A businessman who’s just made his first billion. Hotshot entrepreneur, operating out of Manhattan. There have been some non-specific threats against him recently, to do with redundancies at a factory he bought in Michigan. Nothing serious, but now he’s in the super-rich league, he’ll need 24/7. You interested?”
Yeah, I’m interested. The Big Apple is only a couple of hours from where Lilly and the soon-to-be-ex live. I could see my baby more often. I’m certain Mason has that in mind, but no way I’m admitting it to him. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
“What’s the catch?”
Mason laughs.
“You don’t change, Trainer.”
Not true. I tried crunchy peanut butter. Once.
“Well, I don’t know that there is a catch. I’m still doing some deep background checks on him, and apart from some normal hijinks when he was a teenager, and the fact that he dropped out of his expensive private college—no reason given—I’m coming up empty. His name is Devon Miguel Anderson, single, twenty-nine years old, gay. That a problem?”
Shit! A baby-sitting job?
A guy that age with more money than everyone except Bill Gates and God—maybe. It’s a recipe for disaster. I can guess what’s coming: fast cars, fast dates, drugs and debauchery—all the kind of shit that is dangerous and difficult for the poor slob who’s hired to keep the fucker safe.
“It’s not what you think, Trainer,” says Mason, guessing my thoughts. “He needs personal protection and someone running point on security at his homes and office building. Just meet the man, then make up your own mind.”
Fair enough.
“Okay, give me the time and location.”
“Seventeen-hundred hours at his office on Monday. And you’ll need to sign an NDA before you speak to him.”
I shrug. The type of people I work for spit out Non-Disclosure Agreements like old chewing gum.
“Wait till you hear what he’s prepared to pay—plus dental and health for you and your family.”
Mason gives me a figure, and I whistle. It’s fifty percent more than I got working for Saudi royalty, and that was tax free. But the amount makes me nervous, too. Someone who pays that much must have something to hide. Is he trying to buy my silence?
Mason emails the NDA, gives me a downtown address and hangs up. I go back to the Yankees game. They’ve just lost. Again. Maybe this won’t be their year.
I check my watch, staring at the date. April 1st. Is it a sign?
On a dull Monday afternoon, I’m booted and suited and on my way to meet this Devon Miguel Anderson kid. Jeez, that name is a mouthful-and-a-half. Poor kid learning to John Hancock that.
I Googled him last night and found a lot of fluff stories, but not a single serious interview. All the usual stuff: so rich, so young; some about his family—upper middle class—his mom is a homemaker and his dad’s a stockbroker—figures; he’s got a sister who’s a freshman in an expensive private college. Sure, he does. These rich types keep the money in the family.
But there was nothing about his private life, nothing about who’s he’s been seen with or dated. Reading the reports, I wouldn’t even know that he was gay, and I wonder how Mason got that intel. I could ask him, but I doubt he’d tell me his source.
The twenty-story construction of DMA Solutions is almost new enough for me to leave handprints in the concrete, and I admit I’m impressed to see that Anderson owns the whole building. A classy receptionist in a tight-fitting gray suit gives me a security tag and sends me up to the top floor. From what I can see of the security guards and CCTV in the foyer, it’s a pretty tight ship.
Anderson’s assistant is waiting for me when the elevator doors open. Also in gray.
“This way, Mr. Trainer. I’m Ryan Parker, Mr. Anderson’s Personal Assistant. May I offer you refreshments? Tea, coffee, water?”
“No, thanks.”
He shows me into a large office, and I get my first look at the kid.
He’s taller than I expected, and I can tell by looking at him that he’s built of hard muscle. He obviously works out. His eyes are cool and assessing me as thoroughly as I’m assessing him. When he shakes hands, I can feel calluses.
His suit looks expensive. Hell, everything in his office looks expensive, from the original art on the walls, and a landscape that could be a Monet or a Manet or something that begins with M.
It’s subtle, no bling, but it’s there—the wealth and power. And the Lower Manhattan address overlooking Battery Park is worth a mint.
He points me to a seat and I take the chair opposite his desk. He may be young but I was wrong to call him a kid: there’s something about his eyes … they remind me of men I served with in Iraq, men who’d seen too much.
Interesting.
I wait for him to speak.
“Mason tells me I need personal protection and that you have experience in that area.”
“Yes, sir.”
He hasn’t asked me a question yet, but he’s watching my expression. I keep it parked in neutral. I can keep that shit up all day.
“My schedule is busy and it can change very quickly. I need someone who can be flexible. I understand you’re separated from your wife?”
“Yes, sir.”
“So 24/7 wouldn’t be a problem?”
“No, sir.”
“Good. There’ll be a month’s trial.”
He pauses, measuring my response. I don’t give one.
“I have live-in accommodation for employees at Wolf Point, and I spend most weekends at the Farm on Long Island.”
I’m guessing that by ‘Long Island’ he means The Hamptons.
“Any questions?”
Where the fuck is Wolf Point?
“No, sir.”
Yeah, I have a shit ton of questions, but none that people ever answer honestly. So I’ll wait to see for myself who the new client really is; what’s behind the businessman’s façade.
“When can you start?”
“Immediately, sir.”
“Good. Ryan will give you the details.”
He presses a button on his desk, and the assistant escorts me out.
That must be the quickest, goddamn job interview I’ve ever had. And now I’m really curious to see where the dude lives.
* * * * *
Meet the bodyguard on KU! https://geni.us/GUARDINGBILLIONAIRE
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
And believe me! It all kicks off when he gets there and finds his bosses 'meditation room'. More tomorrow!
Oh and one more thing, I'm trying to find my way around Goodreads a little more, so it would be great if you added my two forthcoming co-authored books to your TBR:
13 August FATHER FIGURE with Alana Albertson - angst, taboo, drama
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
13 September GYM OR CHOCOLATE with Stuart Reardon - romcom, girl power!
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
May 9, 2019
GUARDING THE BILLIONAIRE & SAVING THE BILLIONAIRE - laugh out loud new duet! COVER REVEAL
It's cover reveal day for my crazy new laugh-out-loud duet about a BDSM billionaire and his world-weary bodyguard who sees all his bosses comings and goings and comings. It's definitely not all black and white!
"If you liked FSOG, you'll love these, and if you hated FSOG, you'll love these even more!" MONICA LOMOND, author
From laughingGuarding the BillionaireGuarding the Billionaire
out loud to sobbing over your e-reader, this book duet takes you on a riotous journey behind the scenes of a billionaire hiding a BDSM secret as well as an obsession with orgies, and his luckless bodyguard at the heart of the story who has to help hide the truth.
Behind his stoic persona, former US Marine Justin Trainer also hides a wicked sense of humor as he watches the comings and goings and comings of his messed up boss.
On top of that, Trainer still has to balance trying to have a private life, working on his own love life, and also finding time to be a daddy to his daughter with an ex-wife who hates him.
It’s definitely not all black and white…
A duet with no cliff-hanger and HEA – sort of…
Guarding the Billionaire #1
He’s a fast-talking, hard-hitting guy who goes to work with a weapon in his holster. He’s also sexy, loyal and damn good at his job.
He’s Justin Trainer.
I work close protection. I’m the silent bodyguard at the back of the room. I’m the eyes watching you. I’m the ears listening to you. And I’m the dirty-mouthed grunt with the gun who’ll take a bullet for you.
I’m the man in black, guarding my billionaire boss.
GUARDING THE BILLIONAIRE 9 June
Amazon https://geni.us/GUARDINGBILLIONAIRE
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
Saving the Billionaire #2
The hilarious concluding episode of black comedy/drama/romcom/thriller GUARDING THE BILLIONAIRE.
He’s a fast-talking, hard-hitting guy who goes to work with a weapon in his holster. He’s also sexy, loyal and damn good at his job, even when he’s guarding a billionaire boss with too many secrets.
He’s Justin Trainer.
You won’t notice me and you won’t hear me, but I’m always there, watching, listening and waiting. I’m armed and dangerous because I’m the bodyguard, and I’m the guy who’ll take a bullet for you.
I’m the man in black, saving my billionaire boss from blackmailers and computer hackers—but mostly from himself.
"If you liked FSOG, you'll love these, and if you hated FSOG, you'll love these even more!" MONICA LOMOND, author
From laughingGuarding the BillionaireGuarding the Billionaire
out loud to sobbing over your e-reader, this book duet takes you on a riotous journey behind the scenes of a billionaire hiding a BDSM secret as well as an obsession with orgies, and his luckless bodyguard at the heart of the story who has to help hide the truth.Behind his stoic persona, former US Marine Justin Trainer also hides a wicked sense of humor as he watches the comings and goings and comings of his messed up boss.
On top of that, Trainer still has to balance trying to have a private life, working on his own love life, and also finding time to be a daddy to his daughter with an ex-wife who hates him.
It’s definitely not all black and white…
A duet with no cliff-hanger and HEA – sort of…
Guarding the Billionaire #1
He’s a fast-talking, hard-hitting guy who goes to work with a weapon in his holster. He’s also sexy, loyal and damn good at his job.
He’s Justin Trainer.
I work close protection. I’m the silent bodyguard at the back of the room. I’m the eyes watching you. I’m the ears listening to you. And I’m the dirty-mouthed grunt with the gun who’ll take a bullet for you.
I’m the man in black, guarding my billionaire boss.
GUARDING THE BILLIONAIRE 9 June
Amazon https://geni.us/GUARDINGBILLIONAIRE
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
Saving the Billionaire #2
The hilarious concluding episode of black comedy/drama/romcom/thriller GUARDING THE BILLIONAIRE.
He’s a fast-talking, hard-hitting guy who goes to work with a weapon in his holster. He’s also sexy, loyal and damn good at his job, even when he’s guarding a billionaire boss with too many secrets.
He’s Justin Trainer.
You won’t notice me and you won’t hear me, but I’m always there, watching, listening and waiting. I’m armed and dangerous because I’m the bodyguard, and I’m the guy who’ll take a bullet for you.
I’m the man in black, saving my billionaire boss from blackmailers and computer hackers—but mostly from himself.
April 11, 2019
Oh, you little heartbreaker!
My new novella with lovely co-author Stuart Reardon is out today!
TOUCH MY SOUL 💔 11 April
Authors: Stuart Reardon & Jane Harvey-Berrick
Ben Richards is a professional rugby player, successful and single. He has everything he wants in life, except for the health of his younger brother who suffers from a life-limiting illness.
Touch My Soul - A Novella
When fun and feisty physiotherapist Brunina comes into both their lives, he realizes that love is a precious gift—and that a little love can last a lifetime.
A heart-breaking love story from the bestselling authors of ‘Undefeated’ and ‘Model Boyfriend’
Amazon https://geni.us/TouchMySoul 99¢/99p
"I'm sitting here with tissues in my hand, feeling very emotional. I can't remember the last time that I needed them for a story." PEGGY
"Damn you, Jane & Stu!!! My heart started beating way too fast. I did not expect that! I cried tears, but a beautiful story. Bittersweet yet lovely!" MJ
TOUCH MY SOUL 💔 11 April
Authors: Stuart Reardon & Jane Harvey-Berrick
Ben Richards is a professional rugby player, successful and single. He has everything he wants in life, except for the health of his younger brother who suffers from a life-limiting illness.
Touch My Soul - A Novella
When fun and feisty physiotherapist Brunina comes into both their lives, he realizes that love is a precious gift—and that a little love can last a lifetime.
A heart-breaking love story from the bestselling authors of ‘Undefeated’ and ‘Model Boyfriend’
Amazon https://geni.us/TouchMySoul 99¢/99p
"I'm sitting here with tissues in my hand, feeling very emotional. I can't remember the last time that I needed them for a story." PEGGY
"Damn you, Jane & Stu!!! My heart started beating way too fast. I did not expect that! I cried tears, but a beautiful story. Bittersweet yet lovely!" MJ
February 28, 2019
A disgraced soldier, a disgraceful Lady
The broken alpha who's silent during daylight, and white hot late at night...
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Sergeant James Spears isn’t heartbroken because he doesn’t have one. His heart was ripped from his body when the love of his life was killed in an IED attack in Syria.
Arabella is sleepwalking through her life. Nothing holds her interest for long, not bingeing on champagne and cocaine, sleeping with princes and peers of the realm, not even her own family who are desperate to rehabilitate her.
When two lost souls meet in the grim underbelly of a world that most people avoid, they recognize each other’s shattered reflections. And maybe hatred is the other side of love.
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OUT NOW!Bombshell
“This really hit hard”
“A powerful story for the times we live in”
“I was rooting for them wholeheartedly”
“This book is truly in a class by itself”
“Jane Harvey-Berrick poured her heart and soul into this story and it shows”
“5+ stars all the way!”
“a poor little rich girl who lives to party and an EOD soldier who doesn’t care if he lives or dies”
“an immensely satisfying reading experience”
“With explosive chemistry, perfectly placed humor, devastating poignancy and a critical world issue showcased, this phenomenal, must read is one you won’t want to miss.”
“a perfectly written story”
“This story is not pretty, nor is it your typical love story ... filled with friendship, compassion and love”
Available in KU
Amazon https://geni.us/BOMBSHELL
Trailer https://youtu.be/O4OX_7nh5Os
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Sergeant James Spears isn’t heartbroken because he doesn’t have one. His heart was ripped from his body when the love of his life was killed in an IED attack in Syria.
Arabella is sleepwalking through her life. Nothing holds her interest for long, not bingeing on champagne and cocaine, sleeping with princes and peers of the realm, not even her own family who are desperate to rehabilitate her.
When two lost souls meet in the grim underbelly of a world that most people avoid, they recognize each other’s shattered reflections. And maybe hatred is the other side of love.
* * *
OUT NOW!Bombshell
“This really hit hard”
“A powerful story for the times we live in”
“I was rooting for them wholeheartedly”
“This book is truly in a class by itself”
“Jane Harvey-Berrick poured her heart and soul into this story and it shows”
“5+ stars all the way!”
“a poor little rich girl who lives to party and an EOD soldier who doesn’t care if he lives or dies”
“an immensely satisfying reading experience”
“With explosive chemistry, perfectly placed humor, devastating poignancy and a critical world issue showcased, this phenomenal, must read is one you won’t want to miss.”
“a perfectly written story”
“This story is not pretty, nor is it your typical love story ... filled with friendship, compassion and love”
Available in KU
Amazon https://geni.us/BOMBSHELL
Trailer https://youtu.be/O4OX_7nh5Os
November 1, 2018
They weren't supposed to fall in love...
My new military romance TICK TOCK is live today!
"A story of courage and compassion in the darkest places”
Amazon US https://amzn.to/2OpBJBc
Amazon UK https://amzn.to/2nnqn55
Amazon World http://relinks.me/B07GB16S3P
Available in KU
“I have to applaud Jane Harvey Berrick for always coming up with new fresh ideas when it comes to her books. She never shies away from tough topics that are considered controversial and critical of society.”
“She has a knack for this genre and knows how to portray the horrific tragedy and cruelty of war whilst showing us glimpses of love and hope and encouraging us to not lose our faith and trust in humanity.”
“Tick Tock is a book that will stay with you for a very long time and make you reflect”
“prepare yourselves and have alcohol/meds on standby”
Grace, After Dark
Selma
“fast paced and intriguing story that won't leave you unaffected”
Sejla
“Wow that was powerful!”
Jacqueline
“My blood pressure was elevated, I was sweating, sitting on the edge of my seat, praying and hoping for these characters to find their way”
“The writing was brilliant, the storyline current and prevalent to our world today”
Louisa
“It’s extremely believable, sheds light on the dangers a bomb disposal expert faces day in, day out and the attitude he has towards a profession he’s dedicated his life to and loves. Also, I take my hat off to the author for tackling an issue such as is religion with so much delicacy and consideration for her readers' feelings. Add love and war to the mix and it’s an angst-ridden novel”
Sharon
“The aspect of suspense in the environment of military and spooks is brilliantly created. It's thrilling, seems realistic and gets your heart rate going”
Chivanne
“This is such a compelling story. You can tell how much thought and research has gone into this book, the author has done an outstanding job”
Kim
Intense! Fast paced! Just two adjectives to describe Tick Tock! It is a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat, flipping those pages as fast as you can because the need to know how this was all going to play out was paramount! There were many twists and turns and ‘I didn’t see that coming’ moments that made the story! The relationships between the characters were complicated and always changing from sometimes friends, sometimes lovers and other times the only means of support and survival. In addition to the amazing writing, it was obvious that Jane Harvey-Berrick did a lot of research in order to bring us a story that will have you feeling like you are part of the action. The visualizations that she was able to describe made this story and its characters come to life!
Christine VG
O! M! G! This book gave me nightmares and I couldn’t put it down...I read while I was cooking. I read waiting in line at the store. I read on my lunch break and sometimes even walking between rooms. I just couldn’t wait to keep reading more.
Tick Tock
There was a point in the story where I literally threw my phone across the room when I read a certain scene. It was so much...BUT then I immediately ran over to it and picked it back up so I could see what came next.
Lora
"A story of courage and compassion in the darkest places”
Amazon US https://amzn.to/2OpBJBc
Amazon UK https://amzn.to/2nnqn55
Amazon World http://relinks.me/B07GB16S3P
Available in KU
“I have to applaud Jane Harvey Berrick for always coming up with new fresh ideas when it comes to her books. She never shies away from tough topics that are considered controversial and critical of society.”
“She has a knack for this genre and knows how to portray the horrific tragedy and cruelty of war whilst showing us glimpses of love and hope and encouraging us to not lose our faith and trust in humanity.”
“Tick Tock is a book that will stay with you for a very long time and make you reflect”
“prepare yourselves and have alcohol/meds on standby”
Grace, After Dark
Selma
“fast paced and intriguing story that won't leave you unaffected”
Sejla
“Wow that was powerful!”
Jacqueline
“My blood pressure was elevated, I was sweating, sitting on the edge of my seat, praying and hoping for these characters to find their way”
“The writing was brilliant, the storyline current and prevalent to our world today”
Louisa
“It’s extremely believable, sheds light on the dangers a bomb disposal expert faces day in, day out and the attitude he has towards a profession he’s dedicated his life to and loves. Also, I take my hat off to the author for tackling an issue such as is religion with so much delicacy and consideration for her readers' feelings. Add love and war to the mix and it’s an angst-ridden novel”
Sharon
“The aspect of suspense in the environment of military and spooks is brilliantly created. It's thrilling, seems realistic and gets your heart rate going”
Chivanne
“This is such a compelling story. You can tell how much thought and research has gone into this book, the author has done an outstanding job”
Kim
Intense! Fast paced! Just two adjectives to describe Tick Tock! It is a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat, flipping those pages as fast as you can because the need to know how this was all going to play out was paramount! There were many twists and turns and ‘I didn’t see that coming’ moments that made the story! The relationships between the characters were complicated and always changing from sometimes friends, sometimes lovers and other times the only means of support and survival. In addition to the amazing writing, it was obvious that Jane Harvey-Berrick did a lot of research in order to bring us a story that will have you feeling like you are part of the action. The visualizations that she was able to describe made this story and its characters come to life!
Christine VG
O! M! G! This book gave me nightmares and I couldn’t put it down...I read while I was cooking. I read waiting in line at the store. I read on my lunch break and sometimes even walking between rooms. I just couldn’t wait to keep reading more.
Tick Tock
There was a point in the story where I literally threw my phone across the room when I read a certain scene. It was so much...BUT then I immediately ran over to it and picked it back up so I could see what came next.
Lora
September 13, 2018
Beautiful and provocative new teaser
I wish I could show you here, but I have a beautiful and potentially provocative new teaser on my fb page (also IG and Twitter).
Go check it out! PHEW!
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TICK TOCK - November 1
A story of courage and compassion in the darkest places
James Spears is part of an elite group who lives and breathes danger. Where others run from it, he walks towards it, calm, focussed ice-cold. James is a top EOD operative.
Explosive…
Ordnance…
Disposal…
You’d call him a bomb disposal expert.
Codename: Hansel and Gretel
Amazon US https://amzn.to/2OpBJBc
Amazon UK https://amzn.to/2nnqn55
Amazon World http://relinks.me/B07GB16S3P
Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
Available in KU
And if you're a blogger, it's not too late to sign up for the cover reveal, blog tour and ARCs <3 Message me!!Tick Tock, Jane Harvey-Berrick
Go check it out! PHEW!
* * ** * *
TICK TOCK - November 1
A story of courage and compassion in the darkest places
James Spears is part of an elite group who lives and breathes danger. Where others run from it, he walks towards it, calm, focussed ice-cold. James is a top EOD operative.
Explosive…
Ordnance…
Disposal…
You’d call him a bomb disposal expert.
Codename: Hansel and Gretel
Amazon US https://amzn.to/2OpBJBc
Amazon UK https://amzn.to/2nnqn55
Amazon World http://relinks.me/B07GB16S3P
Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
Available in KU
And if you're a blogger, it's not too late to sign up for the cover reveal, blog tour and ARCs <3 Message me!!Tick Tock, Jane Harvey-Berrick
July 31, 2018
Passionflix Petition!
Reader and blogger Maddie
@libraryonthemoon on IG
@maddiewali on Twitter
has done something really cool! She’s started a petition to ask Passionflix to turn my NA book DANGEROUS TO KNOW & LOVE into a movie!
So please go to my Facebook page, share the love and see if we can make a little magic happen!
https://www.facebook.com/JHBWrites/
Thank you!
Jane x
@libraryonthemoon on IG
@maddiewali on Twitter
has done something really cool! She’s started a petition to ask Passionflix to turn my NA book DANGEROUS TO KNOW & LOVE into a movie!
So please go to my Facebook page, share the love and see if we can make a little magic happen!
https://www.facebook.com/JHBWrites/
Thank you!
Jane x
July 9, 2018
OUT TODAY : MODEL BOYFRIEND
Model Boyfriend
My new book with CO-AUTHOR STUART REARDON is out today for just $2.99 or FREE on KU
Here's what people are saying about this powerful contemporary romance set in the fast-moving world of international modelling.
"Gasp-worthy & in depth look at the modelling world and a fabulous take of it from a male POV. I'll be honest, I thought male models had it easy. Myths are shattered and often ugly truths exposed in the book. So mouth agape and all, I loved the book. "
BOOK BISTRO BLOG
"Prepare for these characters to sneak into your heart, leave their lasting mark on your soul, and keep you in their grasp far into the future."
BOOK ADDICT
"I felt like I was reading a biography mixed with romance and some drama. Bottom line is this is a must read. It doesn’t hurt when the character Nick looks like the cover."
TDC Book Reviews
"I really loved the characters within the story and the relationships between the main characters and the secondary characters. This is an amazing romance and is definitely a story I recommend to everyone."
20CC Reviews
* * * * *
What’s it like dating one of the most beautiful men in the world? A man whose face is on every magazine and ad campaign?
Not as much fun as it sounds, as Anna Scott is about to find out.
Retired from rugby at the age of 33, injured and bored, Nick is given the chance to enter the high stakes world of fashion photography as a model.
But behind the glittering façade lies an ugly reality: drugs, alcohol, all the deadly sins, and people willing to sleep their way to the top.
It’s a tough life and tougher on relationships.
Nick needs to learn to navigate the treacherous path quickly or risk losing it all—including the woman who has become his reason for living.
In this glamorous world, there is no room for error. Being a MODEL BOYFRIEND has never been harder.
Can nice guy Nick find his way through, or will he be tempted to risk it all? Because the one thing he despises is failure.
He’s a lot more than a pretty face.
MODEL BOYFRIEND $2.99
Amazon US https://amzn.to/2so22PD
Amazon UK https://amzn.to/2HaxJAk
Amazon World relinks.me/B07DFFPY3K
My new book with CO-AUTHOR STUART REARDON is out today for just $2.99 or FREE on KU
Here's what people are saying about this powerful contemporary romance set in the fast-moving world of international modelling.
"Gasp-worthy & in depth look at the modelling world and a fabulous take of it from a male POV. I'll be honest, I thought male models had it easy. Myths are shattered and often ugly truths exposed in the book. So mouth agape and all, I loved the book. "
BOOK BISTRO BLOG
"Prepare for these characters to sneak into your heart, leave their lasting mark on your soul, and keep you in their grasp far into the future."
BOOK ADDICT
"I felt like I was reading a biography mixed with romance and some drama. Bottom line is this is a must read. It doesn’t hurt when the character Nick looks like the cover."
TDC Book Reviews
"I really loved the characters within the story and the relationships between the main characters and the secondary characters. This is an amazing romance and is definitely a story I recommend to everyone."
20CC Reviews
* * * * *
What’s it like dating one of the most beautiful men in the world? A man whose face is on every magazine and ad campaign?
Not as much fun as it sounds, as Anna Scott is about to find out.
Retired from rugby at the age of 33, injured and bored, Nick is given the chance to enter the high stakes world of fashion photography as a model.
But behind the glittering façade lies an ugly reality: drugs, alcohol, all the deadly sins, and people willing to sleep their way to the top.
It’s a tough life and tougher on relationships.
Nick needs to learn to navigate the treacherous path quickly or risk losing it all—including the woman who has become his reason for living.
In this glamorous world, there is no room for error. Being a MODEL BOYFRIEND has never been harder.
Can nice guy Nick find his way through, or will he be tempted to risk it all? Because the one thing he despises is failure.
He’s a lot more than a pretty face.
MODEL BOYFRIEND $2.99
Amazon US https://amzn.to/2so22PD
Amazon UK https://amzn.to/2HaxJAk
Amazon World relinks.me/B07DFFPY3K
June 28, 2018
NEW BOOK - MODEL BOYFRIEND - COVER REVEAL
A new book
A new cover
A new collaboration with STUART REARDON
OUT ON 10 JULY
MODEL BOYFRIEND
A powerful contemporary romance set in the fast-moving world of international modelling.
"What’s it like dating one of the most beautiful men in the world? A man whose face is on every magazine and ad campaign?
Not as much fun as it sounds, as Anna Scott is about to find out.
Retired from rugby at the age of 33, injured and bored, Nick is given the chance to enter the high stakes world of fashion photography as a model.
But behind the glittering façade lies an ugly reality: drugs, alcohol, all the deadly sins, and people willing to sleep their way to the top.
It’s a tough life and tougher on relationships.
Nick needs to learn to navigate the treacherous path quickly or risk losing it all—including the woman who has become his reason for living.
In this glamorous world, there is no room for error. Being a MODEL BOYFRIEND has never been harder.
Can nice guy Nick find his way through, or will he be tempted to risk it all? Because the one thing he despises is failure.
He’s a lot more than a pretty face."
This story continues where UNDEFEATED left off, although it can also be read as a stand-alone story in its own right.
MODEL BOYFRIEND $2.99
Amazon US https://amzn.to/2so22PD
Amazon UK https://amzn.to/2HaxJAk
Amazon World relinks.me/B07DFFPY3K
Available in KU
Model BoyfriendUNDEFEATED reduced to 99¢ from $3.99 for the first time ever
Amazon US http://amzn.to/2AUASSZ
Amazon UK http://amzn.to/2hHgeRt
Amazon World http://relinks.me/B077J524TL
Available in KU
A new cover
A new collaboration with STUART REARDON
OUT ON 10 JULY
MODEL BOYFRIEND
A powerful contemporary romance set in the fast-moving world of international modelling.
"What’s it like dating one of the most beautiful men in the world? A man whose face is on every magazine and ad campaign?
Not as much fun as it sounds, as Anna Scott is about to find out.
Retired from rugby at the age of 33, injured and bored, Nick is given the chance to enter the high stakes world of fashion photography as a model.
But behind the glittering façade lies an ugly reality: drugs, alcohol, all the deadly sins, and people willing to sleep their way to the top.
It’s a tough life and tougher on relationships.
Nick needs to learn to navigate the treacherous path quickly or risk losing it all—including the woman who has become his reason for living.
In this glamorous world, there is no room for error. Being a MODEL BOYFRIEND has never been harder.
Can nice guy Nick find his way through, or will he be tempted to risk it all? Because the one thing he despises is failure.
He’s a lot more than a pretty face."
This story continues where UNDEFEATED left off, although it can also be read as a stand-alone story in its own right.
MODEL BOYFRIEND $2.99
Amazon US https://amzn.to/2so22PD
Amazon UK https://amzn.to/2HaxJAk
Amazon World relinks.me/B07DFFPY3K
Available in KU
Model BoyfriendUNDEFEATED reduced to 99¢ from $3.99 for the first time ever
Amazon US http://amzn.to/2AUASSZ
Amazon UK http://amzn.to/2hHgeRt
Amazon World http://relinks.me/B077J524TL
Available in KU
Jane Harvey-Berrick
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