Janelle Denison
http://www.janelledenison.com/
It's hard for me to imagine that I've been writing romances
for over twenty years now! I started at the young age of 21,
just after I got married. Reading romances, and then writing
them, came about as a result of having too much time on my
hands. When I first married my husband Don, I was working a
regular nine to five job and he worked swing shift, from
four in the afternoon until midnight. It wasn't an ideal
schedule for newlyweds, and in order to pass those hours
when I was alone I started reading romances, and eventually
tried my hand at writing them.
The road to publication wasn't an easy one. It took me five
years and dozens of rejections to make my first sale, which
was to Harlequin for their "Stolen Moments" line. THE
FAMILY MAN, written under the pseudonym Danielle
Kelly, was one of the twelve novellas published in 1993
for this promotional line.
It took me another two and a half years (and more
rejections!) to sell my second book. HEAVEN'S GIFT
(written under my own name) was published in October 1995 by
Leisure Love Spell for their "An Angel's Touch" series.
Another two years passed of collecting even more rejections
before I finally sold to Harlequin Romance and Harlequin
Temptation. At the time, writing for both Temptation and
Harlequin Romance provided me with a wonderful creative
outlet for both my modern, ultra-sexy stories, and my
warmer, traditional romances. But as the years passed, I
realized how much I enjoyed writing the sexier stories and
streamlined my career accordingly so that I was no longer
writing the sweet traditional romances, and instead focused
on the hotter, sexier stories for Temptation and Blaze.
After writing over two dozen books for Harlequin, I decided
to branch out. I wanted to write anthologies and single
titles, and came up with an idea about three sexy brothers
with the last name of "Wilde." Little did I know that those
Wilde brothers would become such a sensation with readers.
In the second Wilde book, WILDE THING, four Wilde
cousins were introduced, and readers started writing in for
their stories, too. It's been a joy and pleasure to write
each of the Wilde stories, and I want to thank everyone for
purchasing those books and putting them on the USA
Today Bestseller list!
I've been a full-time writer for years, which consists of
being deep in deadlines, writing proposals (growling at the
husband to fix a glitch in the computer so I can get back to
work!), perusing contracts, line-edits (stressing over a
scene that won't work or characters that just won't talk or
cooperate with my plans for them!), galleys, art-fact
sheets, promotion, and other publishing paperwork.
Admittedly, I wouldn't trade all the craziness in for
pantyhose, rush hour traffic, and a nine-to-five job again.
Writing is hard work, but I find the rewards are well worth
the effort. Fan letters are one of those priceless rewards,
and can keep me on a high for days! I've met the most
wonderful people through my books, some of which I now
consider good friends.
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Books
Wilde for Him
June 3, 2008
Now, she introduces a hunky bodyguard guaranteed to drive
fans wild.
Ex-marine and security agent Ben Cabrera isn't about to
complain about his latest assignment protecting the daughter
of a gubernatorial candidate. After all, Read more...
Born to Be Wilde
September 4, 2007
Ex-marine turned security specialist Joel Wilde thrives on
the high-wire thrills that come with his job. And he isn't
about to give all that up to settle down—not even with
a sexy woman Read more...
Surf's Up
July 5, 2006
PACK YOUR SUNBLOCK...IT'S GOING TO GET HOT.
Crashing waves, intense heat, body oil, and men who give
new meaning to a day at the beach...
Three of today's most talented authors deliver all-new
stories Read more...
Men at Work
November 1, 2005
They've got the right equipment. They've got the most
impressive techniques. And they're not just into quick
fixes—they believe in doing the job right...
Three of today's hottest authors present a trio of Read more...
Too Wilde to Tame
September 6, 2005
The "hotter than hot" USA Today bestselling author of
Wilde Thing and The Wilde Side steams things
up with this sultry tale of a woman who is too Wilde to
tame-and the one Read more...
That's Amore!
May 1, 2005
It's way too late to elope...
Meet the Parents by Janelle Denison
Like all dutiful Hawaiian daughters, Leila Malekala is
expected to marry a Hawaiian groom hand-picked by her
parents. But guess what Mom Read more...
Men At Work
December 7, 2004
Three fabulous authors dish out the hottest stories of blue-
collared hunks who have a serious work ethic-in the
bedroom. These guys know how to get the job done and are Read more...
Forbidden
November 1, 2004
Stroke of Midnight
October 5, 2004
New York Times bestselling author Carly
Phillips reunites two long-ago lovers for a
bittersweet holiday reunion. But what will it take for
them to forget the past, and warm up Read more...
Wilde Thing
July 1, 2004
SHE CAN'T STOP THINKING OF HIM
Serious bad boy. That's what Liz Adams thinks when she
catches sight of dark, gorgeous Steve Wilde sitting at a
table in her coffee Read more...
Perfect For the Beach
June 1, 2004
Some Like It Hot by Lori Foster
Family practitioner Cary Rupert wants Nora Chilton so
badly he can barely keep a hold of his stethoscope. But
what Nora wants is someone Read more...
The Wilde Side
March 1, 2004
SHE'S TIRED OF BEING GOOD...
Dollar signs. That's what most men see when they look at
luxury hotel heiress Ashley St. Claire. The last thing the
stunning good girl wants Read more...
Bad Boys to Go
November 1, 2003
Bringing Up Baby by Lori Foster
Gil Watson has always been the responsible one, running
the family business and keeping his brothers out of
trouble. Of course there was that one Read more...
Pure Indulgence
(#943)
October 1, 2003
Kayla Thomas is counting on her latest idea to clinch the
success of her bakery—aphrodisiac chocolates! But
first she needs an unsuspecting test subject to ensure the
candy is as Read more...
Jingle Bell Rock
October 1, 2003
All She Wants for Christmas by Janelle
Denison
When sexy pediatrician Matthew Carlton plays Santa and
pulls Faith Roberts on his lap, he has no idea what's on
her Christmas wish Read more...
Wilde Thing
July 1, 2003
SHE CAN'T STOP THINKING OF HIM
Serious bad boy. That's what Liz Adams thinks when she
catches sight of dark, gorgeous Steve Wilde sitting at a
table in her coffee house, Read more...
Invitations to Seduction
July 1, 2003
Illicit Dreams by Vicki Lewis Thompson
You are cordially invited to experience the first
seduction . . .
Lindsay Scott has a bad case of the hots for her sexy
neighbor Hunter Read more...
I Brake For Bad Boys
November 1, 2002
"Drive Me Wild" by Lori Foster
Strong, assertive, and wisecracking, Erica Lee is used to
having the upper hand in business and in her love life.
The problem is, most Read more...
The Ultimate Seduction
(#61)
October 12, 2002
Noah has finally met his match in Natalie Hastings. He
wants her so badly he'll do anything to have her . . .
including taking her in after a Read more...
I Love Bad Boys
August 1, 2002
They are the men of our wildest dreams. The word "bad"
doesn't even begin to describe their wicked ways. With just
a look, they can jump-start our deepest desires. So, Read more...
A Shameless Seduction
(Temptation #888)
July 1, 2002
When she was bad, she was better!
Secretary Melodie Turner has languished in lust for her
boss, P.I. Cole Sommers, for years . . . and now she's
going to do Read more...
A Wicked Seduction
(Blaze #33 "Midnight Fantasies")
April 1, 2002
Bounty hunter Joelle Sommers is very good at her job. But
she's definitely in over her head when she mistakenly picks
up sexy businessman Dean Colter. Because unlike her usual Read more...
Heat Waves
October 1, 2001
Erica knows first hand that you can hide a lot behind a
microphone.
Read more...
Wild Fantasy
(Harlequin Temptation 844)
August 1, 2001
Seductive Fantasy
(Fantasies, Inc. Temptation #832)
May 1, 2001
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