Thursday, October 5, 2017
Another Kindle Countdown
Starting today The Tangled Roots of Bent Pine Lodge is only $.99 on a Kindle Countdown, which means tomorrow it will be $1.99, and then the next day it will be $2.99. So get in on the deal, and read my first series. It's a clean romance set in West Michigan (although the names of the town are fake, but I know where they are.) Have fun! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NKLQ4WO
Sunday, August 20, 2017
Kindle Countdown
It;s a Kindle Countdown! What does that mean? For you Kindle readers, today The 13th Lighthouse is only $.99, tomorrow it's $1.99, and the next day it will be $2.99. After that the price will revert to the original $4.99. And don't forget, if you do not have a Kindle you can read all of my books on any Android device with the Kindle App which you can download from Amazon for free!! Read on your smart phone or iPad. Update your pages from one device to the other by syncing, so you'll never lose your place. Now read, read, read, and enjoy my Michigan, romance, and suspense through the travels of a young woman following her heart.
Friday, August 4, 2017
New Low Price
If you're like me, you hate to start a series and wait for the next book. I've put you in that same situation for my newest series called The Unforgettables. You may be waiting to see what happens with Ivy and Fox, after just finishing Maisy and Max. I'm sorry for the delay, but I have been in the middle of a very stressful move. We are going back to our hometown of Muskegon, Michigan and will be living only minutes from Lake Michigan. I'm hoping to gain inspiration from the surroundings, the beautiful lake and lighthouses, and my many friends and relatives.
If you have not yet read The Lighthouse Trilogy, this is your chance to read all three books straight through at a very reasonable price. For a limited time only each book is $2.99 on Kindle. You can purchase the complete set for only $8.97. So if you're looking for a good beach read (and there's still plenty of time before school starts and the kiddos need your attention) grab the complete set of The Lighthouse Trilogy now.
AND even better: this special also goes for The White Pine Trilogy - the same low price. Hurry this deal won't last too much longer.
May your days be filled with wonderful books, Jane O'Brien
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Book Review
I hope you all had a wonderful Fourth of July. Maybe some of you are still vacationing to finish out the week. If so, you might be looking for something to read on the beach. The 13th Lighthouse has received a five star rating from Susan Sewell at Reader's Favorites Book Reviews and Contests. I am thrilled with the beautiful words she had to say about my 4th book, number 1 in the Lighthouse Trilogy. If you have already read it, thank you for following Jane O'Brien books.
Here is the link:
https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/the-13th-lighthouse
Here is the link:
https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/the-13th-lighthouse
Thursday, June 1, 2017
Giveaway Success
The Goodreads giveaway was a great success! 490 people vied for two copies of Ruby and Sal. Two were chosen randomly by Goodreads and their names were forwarded to me. One person was from Wisconsin and one was from Louisiana. Their books are already on the way. Thanks for taking part. I loved doing this and will try to run another soon. Maybe your name will be chosen and you will be the winner of a Jane OBrien book. Good luck!
Monday, May 22, 2017
Goodreads Giveaway
I'm running a giveaway on Goodreads.com for Ruby and Sal. If you're on Goodreads, just search for the title and scroll down a bit. You'll see the contest there. I am giving away two paperbacks. The giveaway runs for one week. It's all handled by Goodreads. They pick the winner at random and then notify me with the winners'addresses. Good luck!
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34379625-ruby-and-sal…
Monday, May 15, 2017
Good Things Come in Threes
Did you know that you can buy each of my first two trilogies as a set with one click on Amazon?
The White Pine Trilogy can be found for Kindle here
AND The Lighthouse Trilogy has recently been grouped together for Kindle. Click here.
Hopefully, I'll be able to add the third book to the Unforgettables which is not a trilogy but may go on for a few more titles. Who knows? It all depends on my muse. How long will she stay with me?
Thursday, May 11, 2017
Maisy and Max Review
And finally. Maisy and Max, the second book in The Unforgettables series is available in paperback. The Kindle version will link to it in about three days. I'll fill you in when that happens. Please take the time to read the awesome five-star review. I submitted it to a reviewer for pre-published review. I am thrilled with her comments.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1546423087/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1494506677&sr=1-1&keywords=Maisy+and+Max#customerReviews
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1546423087/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1494506677&sr=1-1&keywords=Maisy+and+Max#customerReviews
Monday, May 8, 2017
Publish Date Alert
Just a quick note to let you know that Maisy and Max should be available on the 11th of this month, if all goes well. It may not be in Kindle on that date but the paperback will be available. Kindle typically shows up a day or two later. I'll keep you informed of any changes. Thanks for following me. You're going to love this one!
Friday, April 7, 2017
Book Two Preview
I'm moving through book two of The Unforgettables quickly since I already had the story in my mind. This book has almost created itself. I'm happy to give you a sneak peek which can also be found at the end of book one, Ruby and Sal. Maisy and Max may be ready to published as early as the end of this month or early May. It promises to take you a wild ride. Here you go!
Prologue, 1889-1890
Edward was eager to leave London. The circus had been here almost two months, since the beginning of November, and even though the weather had been a little more agreeable the last few days, it was still cold and damp. He was told the temperatures would continue to climb away from the 5-7 degrees Celsius it had been hovering at, but numbers didn’t really matter when you were cold. Cold was cold. He was looking forward to the crossing to New York, and then P.T. Barnum would take its winter break in Connecticut, before starting on their scheduled route again in April. Edward didn’t usually mind traveling, but this year it had been wearing on him a little more than it usually did at the end of the season. The extended months for the European tour had been difficult. Maybe it was because he was without a mate. A nice woman would have done wonders to keep him warm at night, and the companionship would have been a whole lot better than the roustabouts he usually chummed with. The simple fact was that Edward was growing up and ready to settle down, something he never would have thought about himself in a million years.
A walk in the rain was probably a bad idea, but Edward needed some time alone. He had to think about his future and ponder what was to become of him if he ever left the circus life. He roamed from street to street, each one more dismal than the last. London was a dark and dreary place in the 1890s, especially if you were poor. He stopped for a minute to look around and get his bearings, trying to decide if he was lost, when a shop window decorated with brightly colored scarves caught his eye. The festivity reminded him of circus colors meant to attract attention. He crossed the street to see what it was about, and as he drew near he could read the letters painted on the glass -- Fortune Telling. See Your Future. Edward smiled to himself because they had the same type of fortune tellers at the circus, and he knew they were all a sham. He had been in on some of the shake downs himself, helping a poor soul who only wanted some answers to feel better about herself. Some marks were more difficult than others, but they all caved eventually. Out of curiosity as to how they did things here in England, he entered. His experience would be good for a laugh when he retold it back at the grounds.
A small bell tinkled when he opened the door, and shortly after a striking woman dressed in a turban and a long loose kaftan came to greet him. Her makeup was exaggerated, and she wore an excess of jewelry – huge gold hoops in her ears, and several necklaces around her neck. The colors of the gems flashed in the light. Her expression was blank as she beckoned him to come behind the curtain of beads; the bracelets on her wrist clinked pleasantly with the movement of her hand. Edward smiled to himself when he saw the traditional crystal globe on the table with a burning candle beside it. It was exactly the way the circus fortune teller was set up, but when he sat down across from her, he felt the hairs on his arms stand up.
“So, you Want to know your fortune?” she asked in a sultry tone, as she leaned forward and stared directly into his eyes.
“Uh, yes,” said Edward. He was a little shaken, and he had no idea why -- he knew the drill. “I am trying to make a decision, and I thought I could use some help.”
There was silence as she studied him, making him feel very uncomfortable. “You want a mate?” she asked in her thick accent. “Yes, I can see it clearly.”
Edward wondered if she was trying to sell herself to him. He turned a deep shade of red. She laughed making him feel embarrassed; he was not an innocent child; he had had experiences – just not any kind of permanent relationship. “Yes, actually,” he stuttered. “Perhaps, I am looking for a wife.”
She smiled for the first time. “Now we are getting somewhere. Give me your hands.” Edward reached across the table and took both her hands in his – she gasped, and pulled back.
“What? What happened?” he asked.
“I think you are a very special man. I think you are the one.”
“What do you mean?”
She reached up to her neck an unclasped what looked like a ruby and diamond necklace, but as he well knew, it was the same kind of fake paste that all the circus performers wore. She wrapped it around her fingers and closed her eyes, then she took his hands into hers once again, with the necklace touching them both. Edward felt a warmth and tingle right down to his toes. He smiled, relaxed and closed his eyes; it felt like home, it felt like comfort; it felt like love.
“What is your name?” she softly asked.
“Edward. Edward Woods.”
Her eyes widened. “You are Gyspy? You speak Romany?”
“No, I don’t speak Romany, but I have been told that my ancestors are Romani from Wales.”
“Of course you are. So I thought. Here, take this.” She separated her hands from his and pushed the necklace into his hands alone.
“Why?” Edward was completely puzzled. He had come here for a reading, not a piece of jewelry.
“This necklace has special powers. It has been waiting many years for you. It wants to be with you and you only. It will bring you the answers you need, and when you know the time is right, you will pass it on to the one you love and receive wondrous results.” Then she smiled a very seductive smile. “would you like to try it out?”
Edward did not have a clue what she was talking about, and beautiful as she was, he had no intention of doing what he was sure she was suggesting. Besides he couldn’t afford to buy the necklace, anyway. After last night’s card game, he was flat broke.
She laughed out loud, as she read his mind. “No, there is no need to pay me for the bauble. It is yours, as it should be. I have only been the caretaker. It is my pleasure to find the rightful owner. Now, go and find your woman; she will be much more eager than I.”
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Maisy and Max
Prologue, 1889-1890
Edward was eager to leave London. The circus had been here almost two months, since the beginning of November, and even though the weather had been a little more agreeable the last few days, it was still cold and damp. He was told the temperatures would continue to climb away from the 5-7 degrees Celsius it had been hovering at, but numbers didn’t really matter when you were cold. Cold was cold. He was looking forward to the crossing to New York, and then P.T. Barnum would take its winter break in Connecticut, before starting on their scheduled route again in April. Edward didn’t usually mind traveling, but this year it had been wearing on him a little more than it usually did at the end of the season. The extended months for the European tour had been difficult. Maybe it was because he was without a mate. A nice woman would have done wonders to keep him warm at night, and the companionship would have been a whole lot better than the roustabouts he usually chummed with. The simple fact was that Edward was growing up and ready to settle down, something he never would have thought about himself in a million years.
A walk in the rain was probably a bad idea, but Edward needed some time alone. He had to think about his future and ponder what was to become of him if he ever left the circus life. He roamed from street to street, each one more dismal than the last. London was a dark and dreary place in the 1890s, especially if you were poor. He stopped for a minute to look around and get his bearings, trying to decide if he was lost, when a shop window decorated with brightly colored scarves caught his eye. The festivity reminded him of circus colors meant to attract attention. He crossed the street to see what it was about, and as he drew near he could read the letters painted on the glass -- Fortune Telling. See Your Future. Edward smiled to himself because they had the same type of fortune tellers at the circus, and he knew they were all a sham. He had been in on some of the shake downs himself, helping a poor soul who only wanted some answers to feel better about herself. Some marks were more difficult than others, but they all caved eventually. Out of curiosity as to how they did things here in England, he entered. His experience would be good for a laugh when he retold it back at the grounds.
A small bell tinkled when he opened the door, and shortly after a striking woman dressed in a turban and a long loose kaftan came to greet him. Her makeup was exaggerated, and she wore an excess of jewelry – huge gold hoops in her ears, and several necklaces around her neck. The colors of the gems flashed in the light. Her expression was blank as she beckoned him to come behind the curtain of beads; the bracelets on her wrist clinked pleasantly with the movement of her hand. Edward smiled to himself when he saw the traditional crystal globe on the table with a burning candle beside it. It was exactly the way the circus fortune teller was set up, but when he sat down across from her, he felt the hairs on his arms stand up.
“So, you Want to know your fortune?” she asked in a sultry tone, as she leaned forward and stared directly into his eyes.
“Uh, yes,” said Edward. He was a little shaken, and he had no idea why -- he knew the drill. “I am trying to make a decision, and I thought I could use some help.”
There was silence as she studied him, making him feel very uncomfortable. “You want a mate?” she asked in her thick accent. “Yes, I can see it clearly.”
Edward wondered if she was trying to sell herself to him. He turned a deep shade of red. She laughed making him feel embarrassed; he was not an innocent child; he had had experiences – just not any kind of permanent relationship. “Yes, actually,” he stuttered. “Perhaps, I am looking for a wife.”
She smiled for the first time. “Now we are getting somewhere. Give me your hands.” Edward reached across the table and took both her hands in his – she gasped, and pulled back.
“What? What happened?” he asked.
“I think you are a very special man. I think you are the one.”
“What do you mean?”
She reached up to her neck an unclasped what looked like a ruby and diamond necklace, but as he well knew, it was the same kind of fake paste that all the circus performers wore. She wrapped it around her fingers and closed her eyes, then she took his hands into hers once again, with the necklace touching them both. Edward felt a warmth and tingle right down to his toes. He smiled, relaxed and closed his eyes; it felt like home, it felt like comfort; it felt like love.
“What is your name?” she softly asked.
“Edward. Edward Woods.”
Her eyes widened. “You are Gyspy? You speak Romany?”
“No, I don’t speak Romany, but I have been told that my ancestors are Romani from Wales.”
“Of course you are. So I thought. Here, take this.” She separated her hands from his and pushed the necklace into his hands alone.
“Why?” Edward was completely puzzled. He had come here for a reading, not a piece of jewelry.
“This necklace has special powers. It has been waiting many years for you. It wants to be with you and you only. It will bring you the answers you need, and when you know the time is right, you will pass it on to the one you love and receive wondrous results.” Then she smiled a very seductive smile. “would you like to try it out?”
Edward did not have a clue what she was talking about, and beautiful as she was, he had no intention of doing what he was sure she was suggesting. Besides he couldn’t afford to buy the necklace, anyway. After last night’s card game, he was flat broke.
She laughed out loud, as she read his mind. “No, there is no need to pay me for the bauble. It is yours, as it should be. I have only been the caretaker. It is my pleasure to find the rightful owner. Now, go and find your woman; she will be much more eager than I.”
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