Monday, October 29, 2007

New Publisher!

I am so excited! I just signed with Liquid Silver Books for their Terran Realm series! http://www.terranrealm.com
My story centers on Brigid, one of the oldest and most powerful female deities and the two men who love her - one an ancient love from her past and the other, a new one from her present life.
The setting is contemporary Ireland, but we revisit the ancient land of myths and legends throughout the story. We have my most evil, nasty villain and my feistiest heroine yet.

I poured out my love and knowledge of Irish culture in this one.
More updates as they become available!

Sunday, September 09, 2007

GRAND TOUR CONTEST WINNER!

The Grand Tour Contest has ended and we have a winner!
Mary Ann Williams successfully answered all nine questions correctly and her name was drawn as our Grand Prize Winner!
Congratulations, Mary Ann and thanks to all of you who participated in our journey.

Saturday, August 18, 2007

The Collector 5: The Crystal Flacon - R-rated Excerpt

In the Grand Tour post, I mentioned the delicious piadina bread. Here's an excerpt from the story where Abby and Antonio take full advantage of the tasty delights of piadina!
(edited) EXCERPT:
"Come, bella, are you hungry? We can raid the kitchen.”
Abby giggled. They had barely entered the foyer when Antonio’s stomach rumbled so loudly it echoed in the immense room.
“Even if I weren’t hungry, how could I say no to your tummy’s demands?”
They pilfered the contents of Renata’s pantry, giggling like children. Leftover piadina was heated up and dipped in olive oil. The dripping oil was sucked off seeking fingers as Abby wound up seated on Antonio’s lap. The designer clothes lay on the floor while he smeared her breasts with the fragrant olive oil, suckling her glistening nipples. The slice of bread slipped from her limp hand and her head fell back as he slid his fingers between her swollen folds. She would have tumbled from his lap if he hadn’t supported her.
With a groan, she drew back, her voice breathy as she begged him to either stop or finish her off.
* * * *
“Oh, bella, ti amo.”
He cupped her face in his hands and drew her lips closer. Slowly, he nudged them open and dipped his tongue within her mouth.
She sighed and melted against him. Her arms went around him so tightly she could feel his heart beat. Her nipples puckered and she grew damp. “Take me to bed. Make love to me.”
He brought her to his room, laid her on the bed and joined her there. For a while he just held her, whispering love words in her ear. Soon, the words grew more impassioned as he described what he wanted to do to her, with her. Then the words gave way to action and there was no more need for words. Sighs, gasps and groans were the only audible sounds.
And when they came, cries of joy.
* * * *

Visit at http://www.jeannebarrack.com for a longer R- rated excerpt from
The Collector 5: The Crystal Flacon

The Collector Series: The Grand Tour - Stop #1- Italy

Your first stop on The Grand Tour is Ferrara, Italy, land of the Borgias. On your stop in Ferrara, enjoy the taste of Italy and a recipe from the Emilia -Romagna region.
Piadina Romagnola
Makes Nine 7-inch breads
1/2 teaspoon active dried yeast
1 cup warm milk (110-115F.)
2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
3 cups (12 ounces) or 340 grams Unbleached, All-Purpose Flour
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Dissolve the yeast in the milk in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the dough hook. Let stand 5 minutes. Pour in the olive oil. Add the flour and salt and process the mixture until a ball of dough forms. The dough should feel soft and silky and not stick to your hands. Carefully remove the dough to a work surface and knead it a few times with your hands. Transfer the dough to a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise for 30 minutes. Meanwhile heat a non stick sauté pan over medium heat or heat an electric non-stick skillet to 350F. Punch down the dough and form it into an 18-inch long rope. Cut 9 two inch pieces from the rope and roll each one into a 7-inch circle. Poke the top of each round with a fork. Place the rounds in the pan or skillet and bake them until they begin to get brown specks on the underside. Turn the rounds over and bake the other side. As you bake them, transfer them to a cooling rack. The rounds should be thin and pliable. When cool they can be served with a variety of cured meats, olives, and cheeses.
Your question for the Grand Tour is: How big a circle is a round of Piadina bread?
email your answer to collectors.contest @ inbox.com (no spaces) with Grand Tour Stop #1 in the subject line.
Your next Stop #2 - Ally Blue's Mississippi setting at
http://ally-blue.livejournal.com/ beginning Monday, August 20th

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Inspiration for The Crystal Flacon


When I was looking for inspiration for the crystal perfume bottle for Lucrezia, I wanted something rich and exotic. I found this gorgeous blue crystal bottle from the early renaissance. It would have fit perfectly in Lucrecia's palm.

It's all soft, feminine curves -- very sexy. I can just imagine it filled with the magical aphrodisiac perfume that Lucrezia used.

Sunday, July 22, 2007

July Featured Author at The Romance Studio

Well, I seem to be pretty popular this month ;>D
I'm one of the featured authors at The Romance Studio Blue find out more about me and my latest story from Loose Id, "The Collector 5: The Crystal Flacon" at this link:
http://theromancestudio.com/blue/who6.php

Let me know what you think!

Interview at Lucynda Storey's blog

Hi Gang!
Lucynda graciously invited me to do an interview at her blog at
http://www.lucyndastorey.com/blog/
Pop on over to find out a little bit more about me!

Ecata Review for "The Crystal Flacon" - 4.5 stars!

I haven't been able to post for a while now, cause I was on a merry-go-round with google. I'm so pleased to be able to post this review from Elise Lyn at eCataromance for The Collector 5: The Crystal Flacon
Abby is quite the capable heroine while Antonio is a very smooth, exciting hero. His thought processes were fun to follow. He carefully thought out his actions and did not jump to conclusions - something that can be unusual. The plot itself was intriguing and kept your interest as you followed along. Jeanne Barrack tied everything with beauty and intricacy. Having read several of The Collector books, The Crystal Flacon is an excellent addition,enjoyable to all readers. It does not matter if you have read the earlier ones. The Crystal Flacon is enjoyable by itself. Kudos for Jeanne Barrack,for writing another delightful novel for our reading pleasure.
Thanks Elise!

Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Five Star Review from JERR

I am so thrilled to announce that Patrice Storie of Just Erotic Romance Reviews gave "The Collector 5: The Crystal Flacon" five stars and had this to say:
The Collector 5: The Crystal Flacon is an amazing adventure with an even more amazing love story woven through it. Abby Foster is a likable, enterprising heroine who can’t help falling for the handsome Antonio d’Este. Antonio has a lot going for him. He’s sexy, honorable to friends and employees and wonderful with his daughter. Lucy is a delightful child who adds depth to the story. Several suspenseful twists keep you involved and make the pace fly. The love scenes between Abby and Antonio are varied and steamy. They may have fallen for each other rather quickly but there are several plausible explanations, whether it’s magic or destiny at work. The historical references to Lucrezia Borgia and her husband really make this story unique and are so well done I felt there were two sets of heroes! If you enjoy a wildly romantic adventure with a supernatural twist, The Crystal Flacon is an excellent, highly entertaining choice.
Thanks, Patrice!

Wednesday, February 28, 2007

THE COLLECTOR'S CONTEST

The Collector's Contest
Check out the Contest information at
http://www.collector-series.com/contest.html
and answer the questions listed there to be entered in a drawing to win:
Prizes include:
> Scarves and massage oils offered by Mechele Armstrong (The Collector: Magical Chances)
> A miniature perfume flacon offered by Jeanne Barrack (The Collector: The Crystal Flacon)
> Handmade beadwork earrings offered by A.J. Matthews (The Collector: Cauldron)
> A pair of sterling silver octopus earrings offered Ally Blue (The Collector: Eight Arms to Hold You)
> "Pirate Booty" offered by Lucynda Storey (The Collector: This Time Forever)
> Original music playlist soundtrack offered by Diane Charles Linford (The Collector: The Onyx Palace (working title)
And much more!!!
Email your answers, name and email address to collectors.contest@inbox.com before midnight EST, March 31, 2007, with THE COLLECTOR'S CONTEST on the subject line.Note: One entry per person. You must be 18 or older to enter. One winner will be chosen randomly from those who answer the questions correctly by the deadline (midnight EST on March 31, 2007). "Audra Phelan" will contact the winner for a mailing address.
The Collector series - a journey to magic and romance
http://www.collector-series.com/
published by http://www.loose-id.com/

The Collector 5: The Crystal Flacon


I am so thrilled to announce that "The Collector 5: The Crystal Flacon" is available now from Loose Id publishers at



Here's the blurb:


Abby Foster, owner of Nannies, International, has been commissioned by the secretive Collector to obtain the Crystal Flacon, believed to have been in the possession of the infamous Lucrezia Borgia and to contain a magical aphrodisiac. But why should a nanny be set such a task? Seems Abby has secrets of her own. She also runs Finding Justice, an organization dedicated to returning art and other treasures lost during WWII to their rightful owners. With the specialized skills she's gained, getting the Flacon should be easy. She isn't counting on channeling Lucrezia through visions and dreams or falling for Antonio, duke d'Este, the present day owner of the Flacon.Antonio d'Este, the direct descendent of Lucrezia Borgia, is a modern man with modern problems. A recent widower, he needs a nanny to take care of his five year old daughter while he prepares for the launching of "Lucrezia", the new scent for Borgia, the family-owned perfumery. Inspired by the stunning Crystal Flacon, Antonio focuses everything on making "Lucrezia" a success. He has no time for the distraction posed by the beautiful nanny or the strange effect making love with her has on him.When someone attacks the perfumery, destroying property, disrupting projects in an attempt to ruin the company and killing innocent people, they both need a change of plans. Together, using Abby's skills honed while working for Finding Justice, they must find the saboteur, before everything they love is lost.

Friday, February 02, 2007

It's A New Year!


A lot has happened in my life, both professional and personal this past year. Since this is a new year, I'd rather concentrate on the good stuff.

First, "A Song of the Sidhe" was nominated for the Romance Studio's CAPA award for the best Erotic Fantasy romance! I am so thrilled about this! The category is small and I am the only nominee in it from Loose Id. I'm up against some big guns, too. Whatever the outcome, it was an honor to be nominated.
This month my sixth novel from Loose Id comes out.
"The Collector 5: The Crystal Flacon" is part of a multi-author series about the mysterious Collector and his quest to claim all the pieces of a love totem. My story was inspired by the much-maligned Lucrezia Borgia. In real life, she was beloved of her husband, Alfonso, Duke d'Este and the people of Ferrara, Italy where she spent the happiest years of her life.
I'm looking forward to this year -- who know what surprises await me!

Monday, October 02, 2006

First Sale Interview at Paranormailty

Lynda Hilburn has a wonderful blog called "Paranormality". I was very flattered to be among those authors of Paranormal work asked to share their First Sale stories. Check out her blog at http://paranormalityuniverse.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, September 13, 2006

SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER CONTEST

See You in September Contest

In honor of my latest release from Loose Id, No One Else on Earth,check out the Contest page on my website, http://www.jeannebarrack.com, follow the instructions and answer the following questions to be entered in a drawing for a $10 Loose Id Gift Certificate

1) Name the three guys with whom the BBGs want to get down and dirty.
2) Name the Country Western singer who Julie resembles.
Mail your answers to
silverfire@jeannebarrack.com by September 30th to enter the drawing!Good Luck!!!

Thursday, August 24, 2006

First Review for "No One Else on Earth"

FOUR STARS form JERR! Here's a snippet of the review:
Reviewer: Suni Farrar
Rating: 4 Stars
Heat level: O
"...No One Else on Earth was one heck of an erotic roller coaster ride. It was like reading four books in one. Julie’s friends were not just figureheads that I got quick glances of every now and then. They each had a story and they were all dramatic. One of the most entertaining characters was Tzahyad...I liked him and found him not only interesting, but attractive as well, although, as the novel continued he morphed into the villain from the ninth circle of hell. Which, I must say, I found exciting as well...I could not help turning the page to see what or whom he was going to take advantage of next. I did not feel any guilt over reading the many scenes showing Mike and Julie together. They were hot and I appreciated each moment. Jeanne Barrack and No One Else on Earth are keepers."

Tuesday, July 25, 2006

It's Here at Last!


NO ONE ELSE ON EARTH
by JEANNE BARRACK
BUY LINK: http://www.loose-id.net/detail.aspx?ID=275
Julie Turner returns to the quiet town of Greenrock, PA to open a male stripping club with her three best friends and as part of the opening,they're running a contest to find the best strippers.The club is also being used as the base of operations by two very different males. Mike Winstead, is a Tracer. a hunter from another world chasing after an alien sexual predator who's come to Greenrock. And Tzahyad, the predator, a shape shifting, vampire-like alien who drains his victims of their sexual energy.Two men want Julie - one for love, one for seduction; one for life and one for death. Choosing the right man has never been quite so crucial.
To read an excerpt, visit: http://www.loose-id.net/JBNOEOEex.aspx
To read a more explicit excerpt, visit: http://www.jeannebarrack.com/nooneelseonearth.html#excerpt

Saturday, June 03, 2006

And the Reviews keep rolling in

Got another review for A Song of the Sidhe from Erotic Escapades - Four Tattoos! Here's what Megan had to say about it: I was absolutely enthralled from the beginning to the end of A Song of the Sidhe. Magic, love and adventure wound together in a beautiful fantasy world which held me so fascinated that there was no putting this book down for me. If you like a book full of hot sex, and lots of it, the soft-core bondage combined with a silky seduction of your senses is guaranteed to keep your breath short and your panties wet. I loved watching Ceoleen and Donal go from vain arrogant people, with little care for others feelings, to kind considerate people who only wanted to make each other happy. The journey was not easy for either of them as they had reasonable fears concerning trust to work through and a lesson to teach each other about judging people with your heart and not your eyes or ears. With a bad guy you love to loathe and a couple so sympathetic your heart will hurt for them A Song of the Sidhe is a real winner to me and I will watch for more of Ms. Barrack's books in the future.

Friday, June 02, 2006

Latest News - Kudos and Contests!

My birthday was on May 25th and it seems the party's still going on!
A new review for A Song of the Sidhe from FAR - FIVE Angels! Here's a snippet of the review from Michelle: [The] Song of the Sidhe by Jeanne Barrack is an amazing and richly-woven tale of pride, passion, and the pettiness of the gods. This is a story of the power of love and of seeing with the eyes of the heart. Ms. Barrack expertly brings readers to a fever pitch with this passionate chronicle of two lovers learning themselves and overcoming their faults. The characters are lively and struck a chord with this reader, while the settings, from green forest glade to the shining courts of the fey, are lush and breathtaking. There are dominance games here and some voyeurism that add a sensual layer to this tale’s telling, and the sex here is served up smoking hot! [The] Song of the Sidhe is an emotional, heartfelt and terrific story that you’ll not want to miss! Five Angels!

Then, my upcoming release, No One Else on Earth, was chosen as one of the featured erotic romance books by The Road to Romance: The books are chosen based on hype, previous interest in releases by the author, originality of topic and general interest.

And we have a winner for my Night Whispers Authors May Contest for the $5 Loose Id Gift Certificate - Michael H.
Congratulations!

Monday, May 29, 2006

Cover for NO ONE ELSE ON EARTH


It's here! The cover for my contemporary paranormal just went up on Loose Id's Coming Soon page! This time the talented artist Christine Griffin did her magic! I like the very modern look of this cover; one of the things I like is the diversity of the artwork for my stories. The Hearthome trilogy has an almost fairytale quality to the covers, the cover for "A Song of the Sidhe" has a lovely Irish aura and my latest is totally different!
Here's the blurb: When Julie opens a strip club, she's not expecting to find a man for herself. Her Rubenesque figure isn't what men usually go for. Now she has two gorgeous aliens to choose from, and if she chooses wrong, it may cost her her life.

Sunday, May 28, 2006

First review from RomanticTimesBookreviews

My first review ever from Romantic Times Book reviews was FOUR STARS for AMBER INFERNO to say I was thrilled is an understatement. Here's the review, short and sweet:
In the second book of the Hearthome trilogy, Princess Rayne has to save her kingdom. Prince Pentar reluctantly volunteers to help her. The two harbor a desire for one another, though they each think it's a one-sided feeling. When they realize it's mutual, there's an explosion of sensuality.
Barrack creates a wonderful world full of magic and sensuality. Pentar is an ideal mate for any woman -- he's sensitive to female needs, yet strong and masculine. And Rayne represents the two faces of many women -- the one that tries to be self-sufficient and handle anything, and the one that craves a mate and closeness and intimacy. The journey of these two hearts should not be missed!
—Tonya Nagle