VOLUME 7 - ISSUE 3
MARCH, 2007

Can you believe we are three months into the New Year already?  We’ve begun our countdown for the Madaris/Westmoreland Family Reunion Cruise.  It’s not too late if you still want to be included in this wonderful event.  And just for you, right off the pages of a few of my novels, eight of my characters will join us on board.  See more information later on in this newsletter, including a sneak peak at the models that will be auctioned off for charity.

There’s not a new book out this month, but I do have a new book coming in April.  It’s another Steele book and is titled, Risky Pleasures, and features Vanessa Steele.   The big question is whether Cameron Cody will finally get his woman.  See the book cover and more information about the book in this newsletter. 

GOOD NEWS

Night Heat – Book 2 of the Forged of Steele Series won the ebonyfly.com Readers Choice Award for Best Romance Title of 2006!!

Seduction, Westmoreland Style - Held the # 1 spot on Walden/Borders Books Best Sellers List for 2 straight weeks!!

My Website - My website is new and improved with a layout that makes it easier for readers to get around. 

Westmoreland Series on E-Books (including Delaney’s Desert Sheikh) - Available for the first time ever in one great collection! The Westmoreland books are the most frequently requested titles at Harlequin’s customer service.  Additional information included in this newsletter.

A Wonderful Continuity – I’ve teamed up with two of my close writing friends, Carla Fredd and Carmen Green, to bring a very special 3-Book Kimani Continuity your way in 2008!  Stay tune for more information about this project in the coming months.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Happy birthday to all my readers whose birthdays are in March.  May you have many more. 

MADARIS / WESTMORELAND FAMILY REUNION CRUISE 2007
(Only a few cabins left!!)

A big Bon Voyage party (Pre-Cruise Gala) will be held for all those who are going on the cruise and will be held the night before the cruise at the hotel.  Featured will be heroes who will step off the pages of Brenda Jackson's novels. 

NOTE - We are opening the Pre-Cruise Gala up to anyone not going on the cruise but want to attend this huge party.  Only a limited number of tickets will be sold.   Contact Sheryl at Cruises and Tours if you’re interested in partying with us in Tampa the night before the cruise.
                                                                                      
Come see Thorn on his bike; walk the red carpet with Sterling; get handcuffed to Dare; convince Trevor to show you that cave; be protected by Sir Drake; play Truth or Dare with Jared; fight a fire with Storm and try getting into Ashton Sinclair’s head to see his visions . . .

Check out the models on my website
   Brenda Jackson Charity Auction Models

You won’t want to miss this event.  

Special bonus!!! -  These 8 heroes will be auctioned off for charity on board ship that Monday night at the Black and White Masquerade Ball.  It will be a scene right off the pages of my book Surrender!!   And yes, Ashton Sinclair will be up for grabs!!

NOTE -   The Black and White Masquerade Ball is a Semi-Formal Social Engagement, so come dressed to impress in your black and/or white!

If you haven’t signed up to go on the cruise, it’s not too late.  There are still cabins available.  

Give Sheryl Muraco a call at 1-800-935-2727, EXT 203.

Saturday, April 28, 2007 - Thursday, May 3, 2007
5-day Western Caribbean Cruise
On board the Carnival Inspiration that will set sail out of Tampa, Florida

GOT TO GIVE IT UP . . . FOR ROMANCE

Ports of call:

• Grand Cayman
• Calica
• Special group excursion to Playa del Carmen to fellowship and enjoy lunch together!!! 

CABINS (per person based on double occupancy)

• 4A - $680.00
• 4B - $720.00
• 6A - $750.00
• 6B - $790.00
• CATEGORY 12 SUITES - (limited number available) $1,330 PER PERSON

  
5 DAY WESTERN CARIBBEAN ITINERARY

DAY PORT ARRIVE DEPART
Saturday - leave Tampa - 4:00 PM
Sunday - Fun Day At Sea
Monday - Grand Caymen 7:00 AM 2:00 PM
Tuesday – Calica  9:30 AM 6:30 PM
Wednesday - Fun Day At Sea
Thursday - return to Tampa 8:00 AM  
ACTIVITIES PLANNED:

• Pre- Cruise Gala in Tampa on the night before we set sail.
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• GROUP ACTIVITY ON LAND - Private group tour of one of the islands that includes a very delicious lunch.
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• FUN DAYS AT SEA - We have 2 FUN DAYS AT SEA where special activities are being planned for all attendees.
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• PRAISE SERVICE - Sunday morning praise service that features accomplished vocalist Rod Mercer and friends.  
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• MEET AND GREET PARTIES - on board ship where I will get together with readers of my books for up close and personal book discussions.
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• BOOKSIGNING - Books will be sold or bring those you already have to be autographed. 

GAMES - Back by popular demand the Family Feud and Jeopardy games.

• GIFTS - All attendees will receive a commemorative tote bag filled with goodies, and prizes and gifts galore will be given away!!  Also free books donated by various publishers.
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• MR. ROMANCE 2005- The first and only African American male to win the national Mr. Romance contest, Randy Richwood, will be on board to dazzle all the ladies.   He was last seen on the reality show - I love New York.

NOTE - WHEN YOU TALK TO SHERYL PLEASE CONFIRM WHAT TYPE OF ID IS NEEDED (BIRTH CERTIFICATES, PASSPORTS) TO LEAVE THE COUNTRY.


WE PLAN TO MAKE THE MADARIS FAMILY REUNION CRUISE OF 2007 THE BEST EVER AND HOPE YOU WILL BE THERE TO ENJOY THE FUN!!!!!!

A SPECIAL BONUS FOR YOU INSIDE RISKY PLEASURES!!
Coming in April, Vanessa Steele’s story, RISKY PLEASURES!!

Seduction in Paradise
Although frustrated in his attempt to acquire Steele Corporation, arrogant millionaire Cameron Cody will not be denied the firm’s most attractive asset, Vanessa Steele.  So when Cameron learns that Vanessa is house-sitting for her sister in Jamaica, he buys the adjoining property and makes her an offer she can’t refuse. . .
Cameron is determined to prove to Vanessa that he is the one temptation she cannot resist, but she is equally determined to prove him wrong.  What Vanessa doesn’t suspect is that Cameron intends to brand her so deeply with his island passion, that once they’re back in the States, she’ll be the one in hot pursuit.
                                                         
LEAH AND REESE’S STORY
IN THE BACK OF RISKY PLEASUERS IS LEAH AND REESE’S STORY, TITLED SEXUAL HEALING - If you enjoyed the secondary characters introduced in NIGHT HEAT, then rest assured their story will reach a climax in a bonus story that will be included in RISKY PLEASURES.  Find out if Reese’s love is able to conquer Leah’s fears. 

BEYOND TEMPTATION
If you didn’t pick up your copy of Steele book, Book 3, Morgan and Lena’s story in Beyond Temptation, please grab a copy today.

 

WHAT A WOMAN WANTS!!!

What A Woman Wants . . .  That is the big question.  This book has been receiving raves reviews!! 
Pick up your copy of this book today!!

 

SEDUCTION, WESTMORELAND STYLE
One of Corey’s triplets takes center stage in an unforgettable love story title - Seduction, Westmoreland Style.
The Westmoreland Way
Montana horse breeder McKinnon Quinn savored his “no woman on my ranch” rule.  So when Casey Westmoreland asked for a job training horses, he turned her down flat.  For despite her innocent looks, she tempted him beyond reason.
Casey had vowed to get McKinnon to hire her and make him her first – her only – lover.  Yet after every steamy encounter, the infuriating man dodged her.  It was as if he had a secret he was desperate to keep . . . making Casey just as desperate to uncover it.

 

WESTMORELANDS ARE ON E-BOOKS
Now you can purchase the first five titles in the Westmoreland saga, plus my latest Westmoreland novel, for one price! Includes Delaney's Desert Sheikh, A Little Dare, Thorn's Challenge, Stone Cold Surrender, Riding the Storm and Seduction, Westmoreland Style.
The e-book is available at either of these links below   - 

eHarlequin.com eBook Boutique - Brenda Jackson's Westmoreland Series

eBooks - Brenda Jackson's Westmoreland Series by Brenda Jackson - eReader.com

 

BEGINNING IN JULY, A NEW CONTINUITY FROM SILHOUETTE DESIRE, FEATURING THE GARRISONS

I AM A PART OF A CONTINUITY FEATURING A MIAMI WEALTHY FAMILY – THE GARRISONS.  Book 1 comes out in July, 2007.
Here are the books in this special series:
Book 1 – The CEO’s Scandalous Affair  - Roxanne St. Clair
Book 2 - Seduced By the Wealthy Playboy – Sara Orwig
Book 3 – Millionaire’s Marriage Revenge – Anna DePala
Book 4 – Stranded with the Tempting Stranger – Brenda Jackson
Book 5 - Secrets of the Millionaire Bride – Emilie Rose
Book 6 – The Executive’s Surprise Baby – Catherine Mann

COMING IN AUGUST, KIMANI ROMANCE’S VERY FIRST CONTINUITY
Three Weddings and A Reunion
GET READY TO READ ABOUT THE LOCKHART SISTERS - Opal, Pearl, Amber and Ruby!!
 
Book 1 – coming in August – In Bed with Her Boss by Brenda Jackson
Book 2 – coming in September – The Pastor’s Wife by Jacqueline Thomas
Book 3 – coming in October - Her Knight for the Holidays by Elaine Overton
Book 4 – coming in November - Forbidden Temptation by Gwynne Forster

BRENDA JACKSON BOOKS
My on-line bookstore opens this summer.   Watch your newsletters for an announcement of the grand opening where all sorts of prizes will be given away as well as a listing of the titles of the first books we will have available!! 

BOOKS FOR 2007
8 New Novels for you to enjoy!!

JANUARY – Beyond Temptation – (A Steele Novel); What A Woman Wants
FEBRUARY – Seduction, Westmoreland Style (A Westmoreland Novel)
APRIL – Risky Pleasure (A Steele Novel)
AUGUST – In Bed with Her Boss
OCTOBER - Stranded with the Tempting Stranger
NOVEMBER – Slow Burn – A Madaris Novel
DECEMBER - Spencer’s Forbidden Passion (A Westmoreland Novel)

I hope you enjoyed this newsletter and until April, take care and stay blessed!
Brenda Jackson