Jennifer Lane Books Blog

Thanks to Book Partners in Crime for hosting the Re-Release Tour of my debut novel! With Good Behavior by Jennifer Lane Series : Conduct, #1 Genre : Romantic Suspense Publisher :  Omnific Publishing Release Date : July 13, 2010 Updated : August 14, 2017 In the midst of organized crime and dim hopes of redemption, can love persevere? For Sophie Taylor, a psychologist who lost everything when she violated an ethical boundary, and Grant Madsen, a naval officer who sacrificed himself to protect his uncle, finding that love seems unlikely. As they start their lives over in Chicago, both fight family influences and run as fast as they can to escape the past. When their paths cross outside their parole officer’s door, attraction sparks. Too bad a hidden connection may not only shatter their fledgling love, but prove deadly to them both. Sophie let out a long breath, feeling the stress of her first parole meeting dissolve. That relief was short-live...

Happy June to all writers! Join us for our monthly support group at Alex J Cavanaugh's BLOG . I'm about halfway through my romantic suspense WIP, Twin Sacrifice . It's a crime drama involving twin brothers. My sister says she doesn't like the title. What's your honest reaction to "Twin Sacrifice"? This past weekend was so fun. Attending a U2 concert has been on my bucket list since The Joshua Tree released when I was a teenager, and I finally got to go!!! I saw U2 at Soldier Field with my editor Jessica, and wrote with my critique partner Bev the next day, all in the great city of Chicago. Check out my Facebook video of the spellbinding introduction to Where the Streets Have No Name HERE . Question of the month: Did you ever say “I quit”? If so, what happened to make you come back to writing? I started this writing thing in 2007, and I haven't stopped yet. Writing has been the outlet I never knew I needed, and I've met such lovely (a...

I'm so pleased to have my critique partner, NICKI ELSON, here to tell you about her new book! I adored this book (see my 5 star review .) Thank you to author Darcia Helle for this f'in blog post idea. Take it away, Nicki: Thank you, Jen, for having me over to celebrate the release of WHEN IT HITS YOU (a new edition of the novel formerly known as Vibrizzio ). Reacquiring my rights to this story allowed me to re-brand with an emphasis on the love story. I'm so excited to have it join its sister books in The It Series:  WHEN IT HOOKS YOU and WHEN IT HOLDS YOU . For today's post, Jen gave me ten F-words to relate to one of my characters. I chose Lyssa Bates, the lead in WHEN IT HITS YOU. Only 99c through Valentines Day F'ing Lyssa Something about Lyssa that is... 1. Frightful - She dumps a shocking amount of cream in her coffee. 2. Favorable - She's the kind of friend who'll whisk your drunken ass away from embarrassment. 3. Flamboyant ...

Happy Insecure Writers Support Group, hosted by Alex Cavanaugh! Join us HERE . November's Question: What's your favorite aspect of being a writer? For me, it's the warm, supportive author community. I'm blessed writing has brought me closer to quality people like my critique partner, Nicki Elson. Which leads me to... Today I celebrate fellow IWSG author Nicki Elson's new release: WHEN IT HOLDS YOU! Amazon US * Amazon UK * Amazon Canada * Amazon Australia ~.~.~ WHEN IT HOLDS YOU has been selected as a TOP PICK at The Romance Reviews! “Nicki Elson has become my MUST read new contemporary romance author! The sex is hot, but the emphasis is on emotions in this book. They really are made for each other.” ~The Romance Reviews ~.~.~ WHEN IT HOLDS YOU Virtual. That’s where she was supposed to stay—only in my online gaming life. I never intended to meet up with her in person. And I certainly hadn’t counted on her being who she i...

Title: When It Hooks You Author: Nicki Elson Genre: Contemporary Romance Hosted by: Lady Amber's Reviews & PR Three dates. It was only supposed to be three dates—he was only meant to be a fling. I didn’t want to feel all of this for him. And I certainly hadn’t counted on him keeping such a deal-breaking secret from me. Till death is too long for Trish Cerise. The twenty-seven year old receptionist is tired of men asking for her forever when she just wants to keep things light and fun. World-traveling businessman Adam Helms steps off the elevator and into her life with his own reasons for keeping relationships at a safe distance. Together, they’re destined for the most glorious short-term romance in history…until they break their own rules and Trish learns something about Adam she wishes she never knew. I know a future with him is impossible, but how do you break away from such an intense, consuming, heart-crushing love when it hooks you?  ~Trish ...

Great news, ladies - VVVVVVIBRIZZIO  by Nicki Elson is here! Guys, uhm, well... Lyssa Bates doesn’t need a man. Not when the world is fully-stocked with double A batteries (long-lasting) and a wide array of options in Amazon’s health and sexual wellness category. Thank the gods of Internet ordering. After yet another failed relationship, the twenty-six-year-old investment analyst is convinced that real guys aren’t ever going to live up to her expectations—so why should she bother with them when the only thing standing between her and her next mind-blowing O is the case in which she keeps Vibrizzio? Yep. She gave it a name. An Italian name! She’s determined to keep her dating life purely electronic...though she occasionally fantasizes about Hayden King, the delicious new associate she just got partnered with at work. As the two young professionals travel together around the country for business, their flirty working relationship develops into a close friendship that hurt...

Happy March! I'm excited the days are getting longer--nothing cheers me up more than leaving work and playing in the daylight. In the mood for some romantic suspense? Simon & Schuster has slashed the price of With Good Behavior (The Con duct Series #1) for a limited time. Get your Mafia psychology prison love story for only $.99! The Con duct Series is a complete trilogy. In a world gripped by organized crime, family dysfunction, and dim hopes of redemption, can true love persevere? For Sophie Taylor, a beautiful psychologist who lost everything when she violated an ethical boundary, and Grant Madsen, a handsome naval officer who sacrificed everything to protect a loved one, finding that love may carry an unbearable cost. Starting their lives over in Chicago, both are fighting influences from their family and running as fast as they can to escape the past. When their paths cross outside the parole officer's door, the attraction is instantaneous. But a hidden connect...

Thank you to Omnific Publishing for launching a BOX SET of my babies to the world! Enter the giveaway HERE . Thank you to these bloggers for celebrating the release with us: Grace at Sweet Spot Book Blog Darcia at Quiet Fury Books Autumn at Autumn Review Blog Michelle at Book Briefs Blog Sophia at Delighted Reader Blog Mandy at I Read Indie Blog Jessica Subject at Mark of the Stars Blog The CONduct Series Can Two Ex-Cons Find Love? Will the Mafia Let Them Live Long Enough to Find Out? Romantic Suspense with a Psychological Twist: Now Available in a Boxed Set! BOOK ONE – With Good Behavior: In a world gripped by organized crime, family dysfunction, and dim hopes of redemption, can true love persevere? For Sophie Taylor, a beautiful psychologist who lost everything when she violated an ethical boundary, and Grant Madsen, a handsome naval officer who sacrificed everything to protect a loved one, finding that love may carry an unbearable cost. ...