Jennifer Ashley

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NY Times Bestselling author Jennifer Ashley writes historical, contemporary, and paranormal romance, historical mysteries, and urban fantasy as Jennifer Ashley, Allyson James, and Ashley Gardner.

Jennifer's novels have been translated into many different languages, and earned starred reviews from Booklist and Publisher's Weekly. More about her books at http://www.jenniferashley.com and http://gardnermysteries.com.
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Jennifer Ashley I've gotten several questions like this so I'll answer in one: I wrote Ian as having AS, mostly because I wondered how someone in a time when autism w…moreI've gotten several questions like this so I'll answer in one: I wrote Ian as having AS, mostly because I wondered how someone in a time when autism wasn't recognized would fare. It's hard enough to deal with it now; what would it have been like in Victorian Britain, when psychology and psychiatry were just beginning to be explored? (psychology was referred to as a branch of philosophy). I did much research into Asperger's Syndrome, which I assure you was heartbreaking.

How did I come up with Ian in particular? He simply walked into my head (whole family did), and was just himself. I had to watch him a long time before I realized he was autistic, and I needed to do some research! I could not get that man out of my head, and I thought--if I can't, perhaps other people won't be able to either. He keeps coming back in other stories. It's all his fault. :-)(less)
Jennifer Ashley The answer to that is--I don't know. It's an open-ended series for now. The Stolen Mackenzie Bride (out in late September) introduces new characters i…moreThe answer to that is--I don't know. It's an open-ended series for now. The Stolen Mackenzie Bride (out in late September) introduces new characters in the Mackenzie family--Malcolm, Alec, and Will Mackenzie. Malcolm's story is in Stolen Mackenzie Bride, and I am planning Alec's and Will's books. Also there are side characters who have popped up through the series; e.g., Angelo, Cameron's Romany sidekick, and David Fleming, Hart's best friend. I want to give them stories too. I also have ideas for stories that revolve around Ian and Beth, and some with Fellows as a Scotland Yard detective. I can also fast-forward and see how the Mackenzie kids grow up. I love the Mackenzie family and their world, and plan to visit them as often as I can. (less)
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Wing Dancer, the latest release in the Stormwalker series I write as Allyson James, released this morning! (For info, excerpt, and where to purchase, see: https://geni.us/Mdsge)

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“I loved and adored you, but I drained you like a thirsty man at a spring. I loved what you could give me - your admiration, your acceptance, your love, your forgiveness. I forgot to love you for yourself.”
Jennifer Ashley, Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage

“We don't fit in, you and me," he said. "We're both oddities no one knows what to do with. But we fit together." He took her hand, pressed her palm to his, then laced their fingers through each other's. "We fit.”
Jennifer Ashley, The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie

“Ian closed his eyes. Beth watched emotions flicker across his face, the uncertainty, the stubbornness, the raw pain he’d lived with for so long. He didn’t always know how to express his emotions, but that didn’t mean he didn’t feel them deeply.
When Ian slowly opened his eyes, he guided his gaze directly to Beth’s. His golden eyes shimmered and sparkled, pupils ringed with green. He held her gaze steadily, not blinking, or shifting away.
“I love you,” he said.
Beth caught her breath, and sudden tears blurred her vision.
“Love you,” Ian repeated. His gaze bore into hers harder than Hart’s ever could hope to. “Love you, love you, love you, love you, love you, love you…”
Jennifer Ashley, The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie

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Lords of the Underworld by Gena Showalter
The Darkest Night (Lords of the Underworld #1) by Gena Showalter
 
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Mercy Thompson by Patricia Briggs
Moon Called (Mercy Thompson, #1) by Patricia Briggs
 
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Charley Davidson by Darynda Jones
First Grave on the Right (Charley Davidson, #1) by Darynda Jones
 
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Chicagoland Vampires / Heirs of Chicagoland by Chloe Neill
Some Girls Bite (Chicagoland Vampires, #1) by Chloe Neill / Wild Hunger (Heirs of Chicagoland, #1) by Chloe Neill
 
  1 vote, 10.0%

Demonica & Lords of Deliverance by Larissa Ione
Pleasure Unbound (Demonica, #1) by Larissa Ione / Eternal Rider (Lords of Deliverance, #1, Demonica, #6) by Larissa Ione
 
  1 vote, 10.0%

October Daye by Seanan McGuire
Rosemary and Rue (October Daye, #1) by Seanan McGuire
 
  1 vote, 10.0%

Accidental Friends by Dakota Cassidy
The Accidental Werewolf (Accidentals, #1) by Dakota Cassidy
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Alex Verus by Benedict Jacka
Fated (Alex Verus, #1) by Benedict Jacka
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Argeneau by Lynsay Sands
A Quick Bite (Argeneau #1) by Lynsay Sands
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Blood Destiny by Connie Suttle
Blood Wager (Blood Destiny, #1) by Connie Suttle
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Breeds by Lora Leigh
Tempting the Beast (Breeds, #1; Feline Breeds, #1) by Lora Leigh
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Cal Leandros by Rob Thurman
Nightlife (Cal Leandros #1) by Rob Thurman
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Dark/Carpathians by Christine Feehan
Dark Prince (Dark, #1) by Christine Feehan
 
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Dark Ones by Katie MacAlister
A Girl's Guide to Vampires (Dark Ones #1) by Katie MacAlister
 
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Dark Kings by Donna Grant
Darkest Flame (Dark Kings, #1) by Donna Grant
 
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Dark Protectors by Rebecca Zanetti
Fated (Dark Protectors, #1) by Rebecca Zanetti
 
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Darkyn & Kyndred by Lynn Viehl
If Angels Burn (Darkyn #1) by Lynn Viehl / Shadowlight (Kyndred, #1) by Lynn Viehl
 
  0 votes, 0.0%

Elder Races & Moonshadow by Thea Harrison
Dragon Bound (Elder Races, #1) by Thea Harrison / Moonshadow (Moonshadow, #1) by Thea Harrison
 
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Eternal Mates by Felicity Heaton
Kissed by a Dark Prince (Eternal Mates, #1) by Felicity Heaton
 
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Ghostwalkers by Christine Feehan
Shadow Game (GhostWalkers, #1) by Christine Feehan
 
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Guardians of Eternity by Alexandra Ivy
When Darkness Comes (Guardians of Eternity, #1) by Alexandra Ivy
 
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Guild Hunter by Nalini Singh
Angels' Blood (Guild Hunter, #1) by Nalini Singh
 
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Heart of the Wolf by Terry Spear
Heart of the Wolf (Heart of the Wolf, #1) by Terry Spear
 
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Jane Yellowrock by Faith Hunter
Skinwalker (Jane Yellowrock, #1) by Faith Hunter
 
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Katherine "Kitty" Katt by Gini Koch
Touched by an Alien (Katherine "Kitty" Katt, #1) by Gini Koch
 
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Love at Stake by Kerrelyn Sparks
How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire (Love at Stake, #1) by Kerrelyn Sparks
 
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Midnight Breed by Lara Adrian
Kiss of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #1) by Lara Adrian
 
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Nightcreature by Lori Handeland
Blue Moon (Nightcreature, #1) by Lori Handeland
 
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Nocturne Falls by Kristen Painter
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The Others by Christine Warren
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Pride Mates (Shifters Unbound, #1) by Jennifer Ashley
 
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message 20: by Elaine

Elaine Pre-ordered 'A Rogue Meets a Scandalous Lady'......whoo!


message 19: by Janice

Janice Happy New Year.


message 18: by Janice

Janice Have a beautiful 1st day of Summer, tomorrow.


message 17: by Janice

Janice Found a brand new copy of Red Wolf, in a used bookstore, yesterday. They do have a nice selection of new books, as well, intermixed among the used books. Have a great day.


message 16: by Janice

Janice I know I will, as I enjoy reading about good gal/good guy shifters. I found a copy of Bodyguard in a used bookstore, and am skimming that one, now. Have a great day.


Jennifer Ashley Janice wrote: "Thank you much for friending me. I've really enjoyed skimming thru all of your Shifters Unbound series, and plan to read them all, as soon as I can. Just starting Pride Mates. Have a great day."

Thanks Janice! I hope you enjoy.


message 14: by Janice (last edited Apr 24, 2017 09:16AM)

Janice Thank you for friending me. I've really enjoyed skimming thru your Shifters Unbound series, and plan to read the whole series, as soon as I can. Just started reading Pride Mates, and I do enjoy it. Have a great day.


message 13: by Janice

Janice Thank you much for friending me. I've really enjoyed skimming thru all of your Shifters Unbound series, and plan to read them all, as soon as I can. Just starting Pride Mates. Have a great day.


Jennifer Ashley Stacey is Sassy wrote: "Hey Jennifer, thanks for accepting.

Love your work. I've read some of your historicals and now I want to get into some shifter books.

See you around :-) ♥"


Thanks Stacey! :-)


message 11: by Stacey

Stacey Hey Jennifer, thanks for accepting.

Love your work. I've read some of your historicals and now I want to get into some shifter books.

See you around :-) ♥


Jennifer Ashley First--so sorry I'm just seeing this--alerts sometimes show up; sometimes they don't. I don't always have a choice about bundling the books--the publisher has to decide to do it (though I ask them, trust me). In March, two novellas, Lone Wolf, and Feral Heat are coming out bundled together in the print book, Shifter Mates. In September, a print bundle of Scandal and the Duchess and Untamed Mackenzie is releasing in a book called "The Scandalous Mackenzies." In E- I have a boxed set called "Shifters Unbound Boxed set" (original name, LOL), which has Hard Mated, Bodyguard, and Shifter Made. See my website (http://www.jenniferashley.com) for links to all of those (click "Jennifer's books" on the top menu).

Hbeebti wrote: "I am curious have you thought about maybe adding all your novellas per series to one book?I know some authors have been doing that, anyway I would love to have all the shifter town ones together. A..."


message 9: by Hbeebti (last edited Nov 20, 2014 02:31PM)

Hbeebti I am curious have you thought about maybe adding all your novellas per series to one book?I know some authors have been doing that, anyway I would love to have all the shifter town ones together. Actually I would love to have the MacKenzies together too. lol


Jennifer Ashley Thank you!


Neveen Thanks for accepting my friend request :)) .


message 5: by Kris

Kris Neri Jennifer! Good to connect with you here.

Kris


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Katherine McCarthy Thanks for the accept Jennifer!


Jennifer Ashley No problem! :-)


message 1: by Gigi

Gigi Hi Jennifer!

Thanks for accepting my friend request!

- Gigi


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