Jennifer Lane Books Blog

Release Date: May 22, 2018 Cover Design: MadHat Books Synopsis All I wanted to do was run my bookstore, forget my failed marriage, and escape my past. But life on a tiny island makes that tough, especially when rumors are swirling that Justin Albott, famous mystery writer and my first love, is returning to the island. I've watched his career. Stocked my bookstore with hardcovers that bear his glossy photo. There seems to be two sides to his personality. The online persona, who smiles when prompted, and the one that I remember—the thief of hearts. The one who just walked into my store and crooked that familiar grin. We’ve both changed over the years. I'm no longer married, and he's no longer the boy who left me behind. I’d give anything to know why he's really come back and if that kiss between us was real.   Goodreads http://bit.ly/2GHOJBG   Purchase Links Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2LhupXC Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2rXBZgX Amazon CA: http...

Release Date: May 22, 2018 Cover Design: MadHat Books Synopsis All I wanted to do was run my bookstore, forget my failed marriage, and escape my past. But life on a tiny island makes that tough, especially when rumors are swirling that Justin Albott, famous mystery writer and my first love, is returning to the island. I've watched his career. Stocked my bookstore with hardcovers that bear his glossy photo. There seems to be two sides to his personality. The online persona, who smiles when prompted, and the one that I remember—the thief of hearts. The one who just walked into my store and crooked that familiar grin. We’ve both changed over the years. I'm no longer married, and he's no longer the boy who left me behind. I’d give anything to know why he's really come back and if that kiss between us was real.   Goodreads http://bit.ly/2GHOJBG Pre-Order NOW on iBooks https://apple.co/2nFCR7S   Excerpt Running my hands through my hair, I look u...

Welcome to October's Insecure Writer's Support Group, hosted by Alex Cavanaugh. Join us HERE .  This month's question: When do you know your story is ready? My answer is simple: WHEN MY EDITOR FINISHES!  I've worked with the same bomdiggity editor --Jessica Royer Ocken-- for all seven of my novels, and I absolutely trust her ability to polish the manuscript. Then my amazing book designer, Coreen Montagna, swoops in to make it pretty.  I'm lucky I met Jessica and Coreen, along with my astute critique partner, Nicki Elson, through my publisher. Now that I self-publish, I feel so grateful for the team that readies my story for publication. I manage to publish one book a year, and 2016's book launch (Spiked) happened October 1st. Once your story is ready to be published, how do you market your novel? I'll share a couple of strategies I've tried. Facebook Party. My zesty marketing assistant Mitsy Princell convinced me to host...

Thanks to Alex J Cavanaugh for hosting the Insecure Writers Support Group. Not much new for me this month other than researching the White House for my WIP Aced (Blocked #2). Did you know there's a Red Room in the White House? (Not the Red Room of Pain, ha ha.) I came across this and wanted to share. We can all dream of being famous: Good luck to all those participating in A to Z. I think you all are crazy!

I love a book I can sink my teeth into, and Hydraulic Level Five is such a book. Check out my review, then hang around for my interview with Sarah Lachtaw, followed by a giveaway! Hydraulic Level Five by Sarah Latchaw My rating: 5 of 5 stars Ride the Churning, Restless Rapids of a Second Chance at Love What a rich and deep adult contemporary romance! Kaye is in her late twenties and still in love with her childhood friend / ex-husband Samuel (even though it's hard for "stubborn as super glue" Kaye to admit she still holds the candle for him). Kaye is an extreme sports enthusiast, and she and her friend run a PR firm in Colorado. Meanwhile, since the divorce, Samuel has shot up the bestseller charts as a famous author. Samuel comes from a boisterous Hispanic family, and his sister Danita is about to get married. Naturally, Kaye is Danita's maid of honor, and naturally, Samuel will be in town for the big wedding. Though Kaye and Samuel divorced six years ag...