Janet Dailey (1944–2013)
Author of Tangled Vines
About the Author
Janet Dailey was born on May 21, 1944 in Storm Lake, Iowa. She was a romance writer, who wrote over 150 books during her lifetime. Her works include No Questions Asked, the Calder series, the Americana series, and Merry Christmas, Cowboy. In 1993, she received the Romance Writers of America show more Lifetime Achievement Award. She died on December 14, 2013 at the age of 69. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
Series
Works by Janet Dailey
A Spring Bouquet (Castles in the Sand/ The Marrying Kind/ Hasten Down the Wind/ Forbidden Affections) (1996) — Contributor — 101 copies
Calder Brand: A Beautifully Written Historical Romance Saga (The Calder Brand) (2021) 55 copies, 1 review
Calder Grit: A Sweeping Historical Ranching Dynasty Novel (The Calder Brand) (2022) 54 copies, 1 review
Whiplash: An Exciting & Thrilling Novel of Western Romantic Suspense (The Champions) (2021) 52 copies, 1 review
Santa's Little Helpers (The Healing Touch / Twelfth Night / Comfort and Joy) (1995) — Contributor — 48 copies, 1 review
Paradise Peak: A Riveting and Tender Novel of Romance (The New Americana Series) (2020) 41 copies, 2 reviews
Duel 2 copies
Romance Treasury: The Master Fiddler / Forest of the Night / Rightful Possession (1988) — Contributor — 2 copies
Amante Indócil 2 copies
Janet Dailey - Calder Saga: This Calder Sky - This Calder Range - Stands a Calder Man - Calder Born, Calder Bred.… (1981) 2 copies
A Harlequin Janet Dailey Collector's Edition, Volume 10: Sweet Promise and Tidewater Lover (1984) 2 copies
The Taming of Katharina 2 copies
The Americana Series Volume Two: Valley of the Vapours, Fire and Ice, and After the Storm (2018) 2 copies
Heading Home 2 copies
Les ailes d'argent 1 copy
Because Of you 1 copy
Can't Say Goodbye 1 copy
She Said Yes I Do 1 copy
Amor proibido 1 copy
Unbezähmbar 1 copy
Sabrina- Mulher de gelo 1 copy
Kentucky: Bluegrass King 1 copy
Romance Treasury: The Island Bride / Something Extra / Champagne Spring (1988) — Contributor — 1 copy
La Otra Heredera 1 copy
Santiago Blue 1 copy
Destiny 2/1 1 copy
Santa’s Sweetheart 1 copy
Nattens vägar 1 copy
In de ban van de hartstocht 1 copy
Great Alone 1 copy
113-عروس السراب 1 copy
سيدة القصر الجنوبي 1 copy
Gewoon is niet genoeg 1 copy
لعبة الحظ 1 copy
DESIRE FOR REVENGE 1 copy
Rivais no amor 1 copy
When A Spider Bites 1 copy
Always With Love 1 copy
Associated Works
Unmasked (Love in Three-Quarter Time / The Taming of Katharina / Tapestry) (1997) — Contributor — 48 copies
Reader's Digest Auswahlbücher 196 : Comeback. Wie wilder Wein. Letzte Rache. Traumland (1994) 14 copies
Det Bästas bokval. Volym 175. Blod och vin/ Den vita puman/ Döden i vitögat/ Kai ler igen — Author — 3 copies
Reader's Digest Condensed Books: The Eagle Has Flown • Shadow Into Sunlight • Trial • Aspen Gold 3 copies, 1 review
Het Beste Boek 156: Hoog spel kinderspel / Klatergoud / Het Kathmandu komplot / Vlucht naar het licht 2 copies, 1 review
Time-Life Book Digest: Masquerade | Sand Castles | His Little Women | What Lisa Knew (1990) — Author — 2 copies
Het Beste Boek 162: De ekster op de galg / Prooi / Belofte van morgen / Afscheid van de kinderen 2 copies, 1 review
Reader's Digest Condensed Books: Without Remorse • Tangled Vines • Craig Shergold: A Mother's Story • Dead Fix — Author — 1 copy
Reader's Digest Select Editions: Icon • Notorious • Harvest • In the Shadow of a Rainbow — Author — 1 copy
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- Legal name
- Dailey, Janet Ann Haradon
- Birthdate
- 1944-05-21
- Date of death
- 2013-12-14
- Burial location
- Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson, Missouri, USA
- Gender
- female
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Storm Lake, Iowa, USA
- Place of death
- Branson, Missouri, USA
- Cause of death
- complications of heart surgery
- Places of residence
- Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Branson, Missouri, USA
Early, Iowa, USA
Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA - Occupations
- secretary
novelist - Awards and honors
- Romance Writers of America (Lifetime Achievement Award, 1993)
- Short biography
- Sued by Nora Roberts in 1997 for plagiarism. Ms. Dailey admitted this and settled with Ms. Roberts, blaming the lapse on psychological problems. (See Wikipedia for details). She is writing original work again.
Janet Dailey is the American author of over 100 books. She began her career as a category romance writer with Harlequin in 1974. She transitioned to single-title romance novels in 1979. Her first mass market romance novel, Touch the Wind, reached the New York Times Best Seller List. Her subsequent books have also been New York Times Bestsellers. Her novel Foxfire Light was made into a movie.
Dailey was born and raised in Iowa. She met her husband, Bill, when she worked at the secretarial firm he owned. In 1980, Dailey and her husband moved to Branson, Missouri, where Bill promoted and produced shows at the American Theater. He died on August 5, 2005.
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Evergreen Christmas (Frosted Firs Ranch) by Janet Dailey
Jordyn is retiring from the rodeo circuit to settle in a small town in North Carolina. Having grown up in foster care, this is her first real home, and she in determined to embrace the town and all it has to offer. The town, aptly named Noel, is really big on Christmas. In fact, they hold an annual Christmas contest, complete with several unusual games, and with the winner receiving a crown. The whole town takes these games very seriously, especially when it comes to most coveted game of all: the best Christmas tree. Jordyn just happens to now own the most perfect fir tree, a bonus she hadn’t expected when she bought her home. And neither did she know what complications it would bring into her life. This sweet rom-com is a perfect Christmas read. The characters are likable, the plot is interesting, and the ending is heartwarming. A sprinkling of humor adds to the enjoyment. If you listen to the audio version, I would recommend increasing the speed by 25%. Narrator Theresa Buchheister does a good job with the southern accents, but her rendition is much too slow.… (more)
I really enjoyed the first book in this series, "This Calder Range". It clipped along at a steady pace and held my attention. Unfortunately, I cannot say the same about the second book, "Stands a Calder Man". The majority of the novel moved along at a snail's pace. Benteen's son, Webb, is in love with Lilli, a young immigrant married to a much older man. They love each other; however, years are spent apart. It's towards the end of the novel, that the pace finally picks up speed. I did like the ending and I'm looking forward to reading the next book in this series. I just hope it move along at a faster pace.… (more)
Evergreen Christmas by Janet Dailey has Jordyn Banks, a barrel racer, and her horse, Star settling down in Noel, North Carolina. The story has a good premise, but I was not a fan of the final product. Noel sounded like a typical small town where gossip spread faster than syrup on a hot stack of flapjacks. I liked the idea of the twelve Christmas contests, but I found one offensive, and two others were unrealistic (can anyone eat over three dozen cookies in one sitting). There are a number of characters, and it can be hard to keep them straight especially Noel’s Nanas. I was not a fan of Tucker, who was a womanizer and proud of it. There were some sweet moments in the story that involved Roxie, Nate’s daughter. The romance was predictable and seemed to be instantaneous. I was surprised to discover that Evergreen Christmas is the first book in the Frosted Fir Ranch series. It felt more like the second or third book in a series. Unfortunately, I found Evergreen Christmas to be boring. I forced myself to finish Evergreen Christmas, but there was eye rolling involved, sighing, and a couple of good griefs.… (more)
"This Calder Range" by Janet Dailey is the first in the Calder Saga series. Even though there was great detail given to the beginning of the novel, it did not drag along. The last part of the novel picked up the pace. However, nothing was missed or overlooked. This historical fiction begins in September 1878 in the Montana Territory. I believe the actions of the characters to be true of that time in our history. As a reader, I wished that Benteen had been kinder and more caring to Lorna during the beginning and middle of the plot. However, it made the ending more intriguing and interesting. I would definitely recommend this novel to anyone that is interested in this era in our history. I'm looking forward to reading, "Stands A Calder Man", the second novel in this series.… (more)
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