Brenda Jackson

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Brenda Jackson

Biography

Brenda Jackson was born in Jacksonville, Florida where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Jacksonville University. She began sharing her stories with readers when she was in the eighth grade and became a published author in 1994. Her first book with Kensington Arabesque was Tonight And Forever which introduced readers to the Madaris family. She has gone on to create interconnecting family sagas. One of her proudest accomplishments was when she became the first African American romance author to make the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists for the series romance genre.

She has been married for over 37 years to her husband, Gerald. They have two grown sons. Brenda Jackson has retired from her health insurance management job and is enjoying writing full time.

She has written for the following publishers: St. Martin's, BET, Kensington, NAL, Harlequin/Silhouette and Harlequin Kimani Romance.


Bibliography

Books

Novellas/Anthologies


Author Series

The Westmorelands

  1. Stone Cold Surrender - August 2004, (Silhouette Desire #1601)


Series Contributed To

Dynasties: The Elliotts

2. Taking Care Of Business - February 2006, (Silhouette Desire #1705)

Texas Cattleman's Club: The Showdown

5. Temptation - November 2011, (Harlequin Desire #2120)


Books (By Release Date)

Order of Release Novella/Book Title Release Date Publisher Note
1 Stone Cold Surrender 2004, August SD #1601 Book Four in the The Westmorelands Series.
2 Taking Care Of Business 2006, February SD #1705 Book Two in the Dynasties: The Elliotts Series.
3 Temptation 2011, November HD #2120 Book Five in the Texas Cattleman's Club: The Showdown Series.


Awards/Honors


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