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Jenna Kernan

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Publishers Weekly bestselling author, Jenna Kernan has written over forty novels, most recently penning domestic thrillers. Her debut thriller, A Killer's Daughter, won the bronze medal in popular fiction from the Florida Book Awards in 2021. Jenna’s 2022 domestic thriller, The Ex-Wives, won the gold medal in the same category. The Nurse, was released in 2023, The Patient's Daughter released in 2024, and The Fake Mother in 2025. Her thrillers are intense, unsettling, and gripping with unexpected twists and turns.
Jenna began her writing journey penning historical romance, paranormal romance and romantic suspense.
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Jenna Kernan I've got that book plotted and started. So it is very possible that there will be a Nadine Finch #3 because I really would like Arlo to get out of pri…moreI've got that book plotted and started. So it is very possible that there will be a Nadine Finch #3 because I really would like Arlo to get out of prison and start some chaos!(less)
Jenna Kernan I'm working on the next Nadine Finch book now. There isn't a publication date yet. For the rest of this year and part of 2022, I'm creating two stand-…moreI'm working on the next Nadine Finch book now. There isn't a publication date yet. For the rest of this year and part of 2022, I'm creating two stand-alone domestic thrillers that will be published in May and October. The May release is called The Adoption.(less)
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ATTENTION BOOKLOVERS! AUTHOR SIGNING

The Venice Book Fair is on Saturday, March 28 in Blalock Park in Venice, Florida, behind the Venice Library.

I‘m gathering up my thrillers and my favorite pen! So come say hello. We’ll be talking about books all day. Sunshine, warm weather and a park chock-full of books!

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“Ellen Louise, you've done the sensible thing all your life. Now's the time to follow your heart."
"What if I do that and he still turns me down?"
"What if you don't and you never know?”
Jenna Kernan, The Last Cahill Cowboy

“Dang it, Chance. You been here one day and you killed a man and split another one's skull open. I got enough to do without you adding more work."
Chance kept his tone level. "He drew on me."
"Why were you over in the Badlands in the first place?"
"You know why."
Bowie glared, then lowered his voice. "Think you can get through a day without killing someone?"
"Don't know. It's early yet.”
Jenna Kernan, The Last Cahill Cowboy

“You saved our lives, back there."
He leaned his mouth a few inches from hers. "You want to show me your gratitude?"
Ellie moved closer and rested her hands on the great expanse of Chance's broad chest. His mouth twitched in what might have been an unpracticed smile that shot straight through her like a ray of sunlight. She gave him the tight smile she saved for difficult guests, then whispered to him.
"Not if you were the last man in Texas.”
Jenna Kernan, The Last Cahill Cowboy

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“I'm not a monster. But I do kill people, have been for more than two decades. Mostly, I'm doing the world a favor.
~Prologue~”
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"What if I do that and he still turns me down?"
"What if you don't and you never know?”
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message 10: by Jenna

Jenna Kernan Nice to meet you,too! Surprised you have time to write with all the books you are reading. : - )

BookAholic wrote: "Thank you for the friend request Author Jenna Kernan it's nice to meet you :)"


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Book Buddies Thank you for the friend request Author Jenna Kernan it's nice to meet you :)


message 8: by Jenna

Jenna Kernan Mikky wrote: "Hi,Jenna!!! Thank you for the friendship :)"

Oh, you're welcome, Mikky. I see you are reading Bound By Darkness. That looks interesting. Have you started it yet?

I just added HALFWAY TO THE GRAVE by Frost based on a recommendation of one of the readers groups here. I see you've read that one and like it. Maybe that should be next on my list.

I still am learning GoodReads and posting is a little confusing to me. Not sure how to write someone, only how to reply. :-P


Mihaela Hi,Jenna!!! Thank you for the friendship :)


message 6: by Jenna

Jenna Kernan Christine wrote: "thanks for being my friend"
Welcome aboard, Christine.


Christine Hatfield thanks for being my friend


message 4: by Jenna

Jenna Kernan Austin. Well, well. You have drifted far. I'm well and doing great. Working on a new Nocturne now and waiting on edits for the next Nocturne (Beauty's Beast 01/2013) and copy edits on a new Western. Busy, busy! But I sure do remember the first time I ever signed a book...yours!


message 3: by Jenna (last edited Feb 18, 2012 04:56PM)

Jenna Kernan Hi Mel! I wondered if that was you! Texas? Is that right? A very long way from CT.


message 2: by Jenna

Jenna Kernan Jean wrote: "I HAVE READ ALMOST ALL OF JENNA KERNAN BOOKS AND ENJOY THEM ALL. ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO A NEW ONE COMING OUT. JEAN MESS"

Thanks, Jean! I'm still figuring out GoodReads and it took me a few minutes to find you comment and to figure out how to reply. It means a lot to me to know that readers enjoy my stories. Your comment made my day!


message 1: by Jean

Jean I HAVE READ ALMOST ALL OF JENNA KERNAN BOOKS AND ENJOY THEM ALL. ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO A NEW ONE COMING OUT. JEAN MESS


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