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My parents recently celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary and received a message of congratulations from the queen. As an author, I’m intrigued by human interactions. As a romance author, I’m fascinated by love. Yet I’d never really stopped to consider the sixty-year romance that was part of my own life.
My parents were both in the navy when they met. My dad is a Londoner, a true Cockney (born within the sound of Bow bells). My mum is a Northerner. She’s outgoing. He’s quiet. They are opposites who share a sense of humour and a love of reading.
After a whirlwind romance, they got engaged and barely saw each other for the next twelve months. Sixty years later, they are still devoted to each other.
I suppose my mum and dad are an example of why I write romance. Love stories are about hope. They are about real people, and they happen every day.
Here’s to you, and your own special stories!
Love,
Jane x

Books Update

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This Colton cop falls for a ready-made family 

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Coming July 2018 (available to pre-order), Enticing the Dragon is the second of my rock star shifter stories.
A creature of fantasy…and the man of her dreams
Musician Torque is known for his incendiary solos and smoking-hot looks. Hollie Brennan is a dedicated fan drawn to the sexy guitarist. But she’s also an FBI agent tracking a serial arsonist…and the evidence leads her to Torque, a dragon shifter in disguise. As the sparks fly, Torque and Hollie must fight fire with fire and track down the person endangering their love.

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She has a murderous past.

Will it destroy her future, too?

Mila Ramirez has never stopped trying to outrun the sins of her serial killer parents. But her hard-fought new life starts to unravel when she finds an employee dead. Trusting strong, sexy police chief Sam Douglas forces her out of isolation, even as it brings a murderer closer. Mila narrowly escaped evil before. This time it wants to destroy everything she loves—including Sam.

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She wanted a wolf…

…and she found a man.

Once upon a time, Elena Pavlova was a ballerina. Now she is a fugitive, looking for the great black wolf who can save her from the witchblood prince who haunts her dreams. The cursed shifter Ivan Romanov knows he is no longer the hero Elena needs, but he cannot say no to this graceful warrior, the beautiful woman who may well be his destined mate.

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After the devastating loss of her husband in Iraq, Morgan Dane returns to Scarlet Falls, seeking the comfort of her hometown. Now, surrounded by family, she’s finally found peace and a promising career opportunity—until her babysitter is killed and her neighbor asks her to defend his son, Nick, who stands accused of the murder.

Tessa was the ultimate girl next door, and the community is outraged by her death. But Morgan has known Nick for years and can’t believe he’s guilty, despite the damning evidence stacked against him. She asks her friend Lance Kruger, an ex-cop turned private eye, for help. Taking on the town, the police, and a zealous DA, Morgan and Lance plunge into the investigation, determined to find the real killer. But as they uncover secrets that rock the community, they become targets for the madman hiding in plain sight.

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You give a little love…

I’ve never been quite sure about January. I once heard that we are all supposed to have a deep affinity with the month in which we were born. I was born in January…and I can take it or leave it. I always want to approach the new year in a spirit of new beginnings. I love the idea of the Roman god Janus, with his two faces, one looking toward the future and the other gazing into the past. I want to see my birthday month as a gateway, a transition, a threshold to excitement and a closure. The reality? I’m caught somewhere between drinking champagne and singing Auld Lang Syne and Jilly Cooper’s wonderful character Declan O’Hara who, on the stroke of midnight, can be heard saying, “Bloody January Again.”

My January started with the picture above. This lovely little heart was hanging on a tree in the woods near my home with a message asking whoever found it to take it home so it could brighten their day. It was left by Spreading the Love UK and the gesture certainly did brighten my day.
Some of you may know that I have a brain tumour. My New Year’s Resolution for 2018 is to raise awareness of how life can get in the way of art. I’m trying to tweet and blog about living (and writing) with a life-altering condition. Look out for my #livewell hashtag and join in, if you can.
My wish is that you have a great January, a wonderful 2018, and that we all spread a little love.
Jane x

I can’t believe September is here already. I spent the last couple of weeks on vacation in Spain. You’re thinking paella, sangria, golden sands, and blue skies, right? All of those thing were present, of course. Sadly, so were the mosquitos! After a long, hot summer, the little beggars were out in force and, boy, were they vicious! It was good to get home to wet, rainy England.
Fall is my favorite time of year. I love the colours of nature, the winter clothes the in the shops and that delicious cold smell in the air.
And, of course, the colder weather means curling up with a new book in front of the fire. I’ve recently discovered Leigh Russell’s mysteries. She’s new to me, not a new author and I’m enjoying working my way through her books. If you have any other reading recommendations, I’d love to hear them.
Happy reading!

From September 18 to September 25 all four Arctic Brotherhood books are reduced to $0.99 in the SMP Romance September Sale.

Rafflecopter Giveaway – One Night with the Valkyrie

Falling for the immortal warrior princess…  While tracking down his beloved brother, billionaire Adam Lyon is struck dumb by a vision of a beautiful woman in armor. But when this vision comes to life, she turns his entire world upside down. Adam soon discovers that valiant Valkyrie Maja is a dream come true, but their passion violates the gods’ laws.
Maja brings heroic souls to Valhalla, so why did she spare one mortal man’s life? Not only does that violate Odin’s orders, but she soon finds herself swept up in an illicit desire for sexy Adam. Battling to save their very lives, the CEO and the shield maiden find their forbidden love hangs in the balance—as does the fate of the world…

Falling for the immortal warrior princess…  While tracking down his beloved brother, billionaire Adam Lyon is struck dumb by a vision of a beautiful woman in armor. But when this vision comes to life, she turns his entire world upside down. Adam soon discovers that valiant Valkyrie Maja is a dream come true, but their passion violates the gods’ laws.
Maja brings heroic souls to Valhalla, so why did she spare one mortal man’s life? Not only does that violate Odin’s orders, but she soon finds herself swept up in an illicit desire for sexy Adam. Battling to save their very lives, the CEO and the shield maiden find their forbidden love hangs in the balance—as does the fate of the world…

Win a signed copy of One Night with the Valkyrie! Giveaway starts 17 September. Enter here.

Cover Reveal and Coming Soon…

Here it is! The cover for Secret Baby, Second Chance (coming January 2018) is just perfect. This is exactly how I pictured Vincente, the half-Italian, bad-boy Delaney brother…

A terrorized young mother and her secret child return home, where a killer awaits…  She’s alive! Vincente Delaney has finally found his girlfriend, Beth Wade, who disappeared a year and a half ago, alive. But he’s shocked to discover someone with her: their child, a little girl he never knew about! Once upon a time, lone wolf Vincente never expected forever with Beth, but now he must put everything on the line to protect her and their family. Beth was forced to leave Vincente to protect everything she held dear. But now the threat to her loved ones’ lives has reared its ugly head again. As danger approaches, she and Vincente must delve into her past to cast out the darkness jeopardizing their future.

They are the Arctic Brotherhood, deadly fighters, fierce protectors and loyal mates. Books Five and Six are coming in November. Available now to Pre-order.

Six months ago, the Arctic Brotherhood was torn apart when a respected former member, Hendrik Rickard was murdered. Cindy Harper, Hendrik’s best friend and housekeeper, is still struggling to come to terms with his death when she feels an invisible presence watching her. Alone and frightened, she turns to the only man who can help her.
Sebastian Novak is the maverick of the Arctic Brotherhood. Infuriated at the lack of progress they have made toward defeating their sworn enemy, Chastel, Sebastian wants to go on the attack. The discovery that Cindy is being targeted, increases his fury further. Forced to deny his feelings for Cindy in the past, Sebastian is overwhelmed by the strength of his desire for her as he protects her from this new threat.
Sebastian and Cindy succumb to the intensity of the attraction between them, but their lives are thrown into turmoil by a series of unexpected events. Before they can claim the happiness they have long denied themselves, they must face the evil mastermind determined to destroy the brotherhood.

Their sworn enemy is dead, but the Arctic Brotherhood can’t relax. Fenrir, the Norse god of destruction is still determined to destroy the world. Vigo Durand agrees to lead the team against the most feared werewolf the world has ever known, but dark secrets from his past are threatening to catch up with him.
Amber Merova has been on the run for the last five years ago. When she meets Vigo, her werewolf mating impulse almost overwhelms her human instinct for survival. Almost. Feisty, determined, and hostile, Amber initially turns down Vigo’s offer to stay with the Brotherhood. When it looks like the men who murdered her pack have caught up with her, she has no choice but to take his offer of protection.
Both seem damaged beyond repair, but, as they work together to bring down Fenrir, they discover hidden ties that bind them together. Before they can look to the future, they must unravel the mysteries of the past.

There are two more books to come in the Otherworld Series. Book Four, THE UNFORGETTABLE WOLF, will be published in March 2017.

My first Harlequin Romantic Suspense story, COVERT KISSES (SONS OF STILLWATER, Book One) will be published in April 2017. Book Two, THE SOLDIER’S SEDUCTION, will be published in July 2017. Set in the fictional town of Stillwater, Wyoming, these books are exciting, romantic adventures that will get your pulse racing in more ways than one!

In 2017, I have a six book paranormal series with St Martin’s Press digital romance line, SMP Swerve, coming out. Watch out for my hot Arctic werewolves (trust me, they are irresistible)!

It seems safe to say that 2017 will be another busy year. I wouldn’t have it any other way!

I have an exciting new announcement. I have just signed a contract with Carina Press for a two book deal. This is a new venture for me…erotic romance, and I will be writing under a new pen name. Watch out for more news from Amanda Stewart (@RedHotRomance1 on Twitter) as I release more information about these books.