This episode features our conversation with Jennifer Janell (spicy women's fiction.), which was live-streamed on December 21, 2024.
Jennifer Janell is a new women's fiction author who lives in San Antonio, Texas. She has a passion for writing spicy stories that resonate with readers, explore relationships, and offer an escape from everyday life. Her love for writing about flawed characters inspired her first book series. The Lee Series includes The Year of Lee (available as a free e-book), For the Love of Lee, and the upcoming The Betrayal of Lee (now available for pre-order). These stories depict the changes a woman goes through when navigating the complex journey of single life, love, loss, marriage, and motherhood. Jennifer’s goal is to write relatable but complex characters that people love. Her debut book, For the Love of Lee, was awarded second place for women’s fiction in the fall 2024 Book Fest awards. Jennifer is a wife, mother of three, and a registered nurse for over 20 years. She also has a master’s degree in nursing informatics.
On this episode, we talked about The Lee Series and chatted in-depth about the second book of the series, For the Love of Lee.
After a year of masking childhood traumas with sex, alcohol, and self-destruction, Leesha Roberts is ready to embark on a journey that will break her free from the toxicity that has been holding her back from true love.
Eliminating useless lovers is first on the list …
She bids farewell to the older, irresistible but very married Mike and the younger, eager-to-please Roy, but letting them go is not easy and proves to be more of a detox than a graceful exit. Determined to rebuild herself, Leesha embraces counseling, and even considers confronting her turbulent past with her mother. But just as her self-love journey gains momentum, fate throws a curveball when Francine, a prospective resident at the assistant living facility Leesha manages, introduces her to her grandson, Karl, the embodiment of every woman’s desire. Karl seems to be the perfect match, but there’s just one thing holding Leesha back—his race.
Clumsily navigating the pitfalls of adulting, Leesha leans on her steadfast friend, Johnathon … until his own troubles lead him away. Now facing life without his support, Leesha grapples with the risk of falling into yet another toxic relationship. Can she preserve her path to a better life, trusting that history won’t repeat itself with Karl?
Embrace Leesha’s poignant journey of self-discovery, love, and resilience in this spicy Women’s Fiction novel. For the Love of Lee was released in July of 2024.
To learn more about Jennifer and her work AND to purchase your copy of For the Love of Lee, please visit jenniferjanell.com.
Find Jennifer Janell on Instagram: @jenniferjanellauthor
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