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Years back I wrote what was to be the first novel in a mystery series. It featured a amateur sleuth by accident that didn’t fit the parameters of a cozy, detective, legal/medical, police procedural, romance or suspense. None totally. Nada.

The manuscript won awards and was debated over by agents for the better part of a year. Nothing came of it. Nobody’s take on it was the same, nor where the suggestions for rewrites. Even hiring an editor to give an in-depth look gave me a solution that differed. So I shelved it.

But I could never get it out … Read the rest »

The number three holds much significance in our world. Stop by today and read my experience with #3 at Tote Bags ‘n Blogs. I’m giving away one of my backlist titles to one commenter — winner’s chioice!… Read the rest »

12 July 2014

Bound by the Italian’s Contract by Janette Kenny

Reviewed by Desere

Caprice Tregore is physiotherapist extraordinaire, she helps heal those that cannot find another way to get over the sudden loss of change in their lives. But her company needs a state of the art makeover if she’s going to make it amongst the bigger names in the industry.

So she steels herself and finds every single bit of courage she can to face the one man that can help her make her dream a reality, she knows Luciano will want something in return, what she has … Read the rest »

Drumroll!

We have a winner! Carol W of Boonton, NJ is the name drawn randomly for an autographed copy of Bound by the Italian’s Contract. Congrats! I’ll get your novel in the mail soon.

Thanks to all who entered. … Read the rest »

Thanks so much reviewer Debbie Haupt! You made me smile.

RT BOOK REVIEW

BOUND BY THE ITALIAN’S CONTRACT

by Janette Kenny

Genre: Series, Harlequin Presents, Current Series Imprints

**** RT Rating

BOUND BY THE ITALIAN’S CONTRACT (4) by Janette Kenny: Ski therapist Caprice Tregore seeks out her once idol, former coach and past crush for financial help to realize her Denver dream. The trouble is he’s awakened long-dead emotions. Former ski champ Luciano Duchelini needs Caprice’s help to heal his brother, and for this he’ll finance her lodge restoration. What he doesn’t need is the feelings she’s rousing, feelings he … Read the rest »

I’m way late posting an update out our trip to NOLA, arriving several days before the RT Booklovers Convention 2014. Of course I’d signed up to go, and since we hadn’t been away on a real normal trip, we thought why not do it now.

Upon arriving early, we checked in, unpacked quickly and hit the streets. Bourbon St to be exact. It was everything exciting I thought it would be plus everything icky creepy mixed in.

The soulful jazz and blues oozing from dives amid the French Quarter make it heavenly magic. I liked it and wanted to see … Read the rest »

Since several people have requested this recipe, here goes. It’s a gooey, sweet delight. BTW, I halved this recipe. Oh, you can use any flavor cake as well, but chocolate is just so so good. Enjoy!

Strawberry pecan upside down cake.

Topping:

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1 cup pecans, chopped

2 cup strawberries, sliced

Cake:

1 Devil’s Food cake mix

3/4 cup strawberry preserves

1/2 chopped pecans

For the topping

Preheat oven to 350F. Put butter evenly into two, 8-inch round pans and place into the oven. Heat until butter is melted then … Read the rest »

I just received the cover for my July Presents. Love it!

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Who knew I could juggle? Certainly not me. Yet I’m writing another intense romance for Harlequin Presents while Gina and Luke, the heroine and hero of my upcoming RS, sit suspended in danger.

With luck and a lot of work, my first hybrid novel, will release in May. Edging up to that time, I’d love to have a street team in place.

Any takers?

Email me please. I’d love to get my dedicated readers on board first.

More to come next month. … Read the rest »

My amazing Harlequin editor offered a two book contract, acquiring Luciano’s and Caprice’s romance in this deal.

Pending title: Bound by The Italian’s Contract.

Release date: July 2014 … Read the rest »