Guest author Jan Bowles

Who is Jan Bowles?

I live in Lincolnshire, England, a very flat part of the country. In our neck of the woods it is known as ‘Big Sky Country’. It’s a windy part of the UK, too, which why there are several windmills still working in the area. The village where I live has a beautifully restored windmill that still grinds flour to this day.

My husband and I have known each other for over twenty-seven years. We live in an old farmhouse built in the late 1800’s. It has a large garden of more than half an acre, so there is plenty to keep me occupied, and I do enjoy pottering about.

Writing romantic fiction has recently taken up a large chunk of my spare time, but I still enjoy painting landscapes, and taking casual walks across the fens.

Tasty tidbits about Jan Bowles

Do you write under a pseudonym?

I write under my own name Jan Bowles

What is your favorite season?

I like the autumn when all the leaves change color.

What is your favorite junk food?

Peanut butter.

What is your favorite movie?

The English Patient.

What is your favorite color?

Purple

Q&A with Jan Bowles

What genres do you write?

I write erotic cowboy romances, erotic romantic suspense, and mainstream romance.

When not writing, what hobbies/interests do you have?

I paint landscape scenes. Some of my paintings can be seen on my website. www.janbowles.com

When did/does it come out?

My latest book Bound by the Montana Mountain Man came out on 23^rd November of this year.

What is your latest book about?

It’s an erotic cowboy romance, and is part of my Cowboy Bad Boys series. The story centers on Cassie Philips, a recently divorced woman, who vows never to trust a man again and Brad Dawson, a rugged mountain guide.

If you could pick any celebrities to play your main characters in a movie, who would they be and why?

When I wrote some ideas for the cover of the book, I thought Cameron Diaz and Ray Liotta (a young version) were the ideal couple. I think Jinger Heaston the cover artist captured their likeness perfectly. Brad Dawson, the hero in the story, has some very sexy dimples, just like Ray Liotta J

Does your family know about your writing career?

They do, and they are very supportive. My husband especially. He is a great help when the       editing process begins…I read the story out loud, and he follows the text. It’s the best way for picking up any mistakes and typing errors.

 How old were you when you started writing? 

I wrote several books about eighteen years ago. These were just for family and friends to read. They languished in my loft up until two years ago, when my husband suggested I take another look at them. I realized that I could do better, and rewrote my first book The Return, which is now published with Siren-Bookstrand. I guess life experience gave me more emotions on which to draw for my characters.

Do you have a favorite author?

Patricia Cornwell. I love all her Dr. Kay Scarpetta novels.

 Are you strictly an eBook author? If so why did you go that route?

I chose the route of ebook publishing because it reflects the future of publishing. It is also wonderful that although I live in the UK, I can deal directly with a company in Texas, USA—I just love the internet. J  Modern technology has opened up so many opportunities that might never otherwise be explored.

 What is your current project?

I’m working on the third book to another series called Guilty Pleasures. They are all erotic romances that reflect the darker side of love and sex.

Do you have any series out? If so what is it about?

At the moment I have a cowboy series, call COWBOY BAD BOYS. Everyone loves a cowboy, and especially the ones that are bad boys.

      I want to thank Jan for hanging out with us and giving us some awesome answers for this interview. Find out more about Jan below and her newest release!

Where can you find Jan Bowles at?

Website: http://www.janbowles.com/

Blog: http://janbowles.blogspot.com/

Check out Jan Bowles latest book:

Bound by the Montana Mountain Man

Blurb:

Still suffering from a bitter divorce, twenty-seven year old Cassie Philips moves to rural Montana, vowing never to trust a man again. Brad Dawson, a thirty-five year old mountain guide, is intrigued by his new neighbor. Why has the city girl settled so far from home?

Known as the Mountain Man by the locals, Cassie is soon wary of the predatory cowboy rancher, who never wants to settle down. Unable to deny the attraction between them, they soon embark on a torrid sexual affair.

Cassie is haunted by her past, and this "neighbors with benefits" relationship is just what she’s looking for. Will there ever be more than just sex between them, or can they find real love, too?

Excerpt:

As Cassie threw the last of the rubbish on the fire, she caught a glimpse of a horse and rider fast approaching. Brad Dawson slowed down as he brought the horse to a controlled halt and dismounted right in front of her.

Having lived in the city most of her life, this new mode of transport made her heart somersault. He looked like he’d just stepped off a movie set, with his jeans, denim shirt, and black cowboy hat. His eyes twinkled in the sunlight as he looked at her.

“Just thought I’d stop by and see how my new neighbor’s doing.”

“I’m fine. Finally cleared the house out, as you can see. Broke one or two nails in the process, but they’ll grow again.”

He nodded, his eyes flicking from her face to her hands and back again. “That’s too bad.” Just why had she shown him her hands? She really couldn’t care less about her nails breaking. Maybe deep down, she wanted him to know just how hard she’d worked. But why the need to impress him? Then he said, “I should warn you that the winters get pretty harsh here.”

“Meaning?”

“Nothing. Just that you should get stocked up real early.”

“I intend to.” She felt he had something more on his mind. “Is there anything else you wish to say, Mr. Dawson?”

“Maybe you should think of selling, that’s all. Save you a lot of heartache in the long run. It gets real cold up here as the nights close in. It’s not a place for a woman like you.”

Cassie felt indignant. Whenever she was in his presence, she just bristled. “And what sort of woman would that be?”

“City girl.” His eyes pierced into her.

“You sure have some audacity, Mr. Dawson. Maybe you should just mind your own business. I don’t think men are the only ones who can cope in a harsh environment. I came from Minneapolis, and we had pretty severe winters there, too.”

He laughed out loud. He removed his hat and thwacked it against his leg. “Hell, sweetheart. Winters in Minneapolis ain’t nothin’ compared to what we get here. You get four inches of snow in a day. We get four feet.”

Folding her arms across her chest, she fixed him in her gaze. “If I were to sell, I suppose you know someone who’d most likely buy it.”

“Maybe.” A half smile formed, deepening the creases around his mouth. What was it with dimples, anyway?

“Like you, perhaps?” When he didn’t answer, she continued, “I found those documents you drafted up. Maybe that’s why you want me to sell. Perhaps you’re not really interested in my welfare, after all, but in that piece of land you want to get your hands on.”

He placed his hat back on his head. “Whoa now, lady, slow down. I assure you that was the last thing on my mind.”

“Mr. Dawson, I was going to come and see you in a day or two and discuss that parcel of land. But I think my Uncle Seth was a good judge of character. He could tell at a glance that you were up to no good. I’ve no doubt you only offered him a fraction of what the land is worth, thinking he was too old and crazy to understand.” She pointed the one manicured finger she had left at him. “So no, Mr. Dawson. I won’t be moving, and I won’t be selling, either.”

He smiled as he studied her. “You’ll learn.” He mounted his horse and then turned to look at her as he gathered the reins in his hand. “Don’t say I didn’t warn you.” Then he rode away as calmly as anything, leaving Cassie wondering if she’d imagined the whole episode.

She stormed into the house. If there was one thing she hated about a man, it was pig-headed chauvinism. Well, she had news for him. Cassie Phillips would show him she could handle anything Mother Nature could throw at her, and then some.

Where can you buy Bound by the Montanta Mountain Man?

http://www.bookstrand.com/bound-by-the-montana-mountain-man

Thank you Jenika, for having me on your site. Jan x