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J.L. Campbell

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J.L. Campbell is fascinated with Jamaican flora and has hundreds of photos in her collection. She writes contemporary and sweet romance, romantic suspense, women's fiction, as well as new and young adult novels.

Campbell, who features Jamaican culture in her stories, has written over forty books. She is also a certified editor.

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	Don't Get Mad...Get Even - Short Stories Vol. 1 3.80 avg rating — 1,173 ratings — published 2011 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Flames of Wrath 4.01 avg rating — 150 ratings — published 2023 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	King of Evanston (Kings of the Castle #3) 4.47 avg rating — 95 ratings — published 2019 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Thick of Things (In Medias Res #1) 4.07 avg rating — 96 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Giving Up the Dream 3.57 avg rating — 105 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Short Game 4.03 avg rating — 89 ratings — published 2016 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Vet's Christmas Pet: (A Holiday Novella) (Sweet Romance Book 1) 4.24 avg rating — 74 ratings — published 2015 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Forever Mine 3.66 avg rating — 77 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Distraction 4.26 avg rating — 62 ratings — published 2012 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bankrolled 4.47 avg rating — 57 ratings — published 2018 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Delphie’s at home, living her very ordinary life, when she chokes on a burger and ends up in the afterlife. While there, she meets a man who’s her soulmate and gets ten days to find him, have him kiss her, and earn a second chance at life and love. D ...more
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I devoured A Sky Full of Love in a few days and it’s a great book. It gets a five-star rating from me, although I have reservations about one aspect of the story. I took some time to let my thoughts marinate to see if I’d feel differently, but I’m at ...more
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“Pride had held me prisoner for too long,”
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“Lifting one loc, he rolled it between his fingers, familiarizing himself with the soft texture. He tugged it a little and let it spring out of his grip.
When he met her gaze, he could have sworn Nasira was holding her breath.

She released it and took another shallow one, closing her eyes. Almost as if she was waiting for a kiss.”
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message 5: by Mspraise50

Nov 06, 2013 01:27PM

Thanks for wanting to be my friend JL.

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Aug 09, 2012 07:39AM

Free sample of the There's No Tomorrow
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message 3: by J.L.

May 13, 2011 04:07PM

Harlequin Books wrote: "Hi J.L., I'm sorry it took a bit to stop by and say thanks for being a friend. Lately it seems my day is over before it properly began. While here, I want you to know that if you ever have any ques..."

Thanks, Kim. I know how it is with crazy-busy days. Will keep an eye out for those updates.

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message 2: by Harlequin Books

May 13, 2011 09:44AM

Hi J.L., I'm sorry it took a bit to stop by and say thanks for being a friend. Lately it seems my day is over before it properly began. While here, I want you to know that if you ever have any questions about the books on my shelves or about eHarlequin.com, I would be delighted to answer them. Also, I list as much eHarlequin news and author news as I can so be sure to watch for my updates.

Happy reading,
Kim S., Harlequin Books ambassador

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message 1: by J.L. (last edited May 10, 2011 07:25PM)

May 10, 2011 07:01PM

Don't forget to enter my Anniversary giveaway which closes tomorrow. Seven books on offer @ http://readerssuite.blogspot.com/2011...

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