About the Book

Book: Blue Jean Bayou

Author: Janis Jakes

Genre: Contemporary Inspirational Romance

Release Date: June 12, 2026

After Jenna’s father dies, she travels to his cabin in the Texas Piney Woods to oversee the remodeling and ready the property for sale. She’s surprised when the contractor is a childhood crush – now a handsome man with a heart of gold.

Their friendship reignites, bringing the possibility of more…but at a price. Jenna, a business owner, loves the bustling streets of Manhattan. Creed, a military veteran with a hero’s past, finds refuge in small-town living.

When Jenna learns her father led a secret life, her world turns upside down, and she suspects Creed knows more than he’s telling.

As the truth about her father emerges, Jenna faces the secrets hidden in her own heart and must choose: a life of high heels and high rises or a meandering bayou with the man she now loves.

Excerpt from the Book

“Turtles, catfish, bass, and maybe a water snake or two. Course, your tennis shoes are ruined. Even after they dry, they’ll stink like pond water for the rest of your life.” His phone buzzed, and he answered. “Hey, Deb.” Several seconds of silence were followed by, “That sounds great. I’ll be there. Anything you want to fix works for me. Except liver and onions. I’d rather starve than eat that again.” As soon as he ended the call, he glanced back toward the cabin. “Ready to talk about your project?”

Jenna started down the short path leading to the front porch. The cool air felt even more so with her feet and pants damp, making her ready to get inside. “I made a list.” She half expected him to groan, but he held his poise.

He stopped in his tracks as a flock of birds flew over, looking upwards to the treetops, and then back toward the pond. “Sam really loved this place.”

“Me, too. We made great vacation memories here before he decided to make it his forever home. I wish we could keep the place, but—”

Creed blinked. “He told me he’d left the cabin to his kids. You’re not selling it, are you?”

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About the Author

Janis Jakes is an author of multiple contemporary and historical inspirational romances with an emphasis on courageous men, strong women, Texas sunsets, and happily ever after.