Welcome to my Books Page!
I’m Janice Horton otherwise known as The Backpacking Housewife. I’m a travel blogger and the author of many bestselling romantic adventure novels and together with my backpacking husband I’m also a midlife nomadic globetrotter.
You can read more about my books on this page and about our ‘we sold everything we owned to travel‘ lifestyle throughout this entire website!
Wherever I am in the world you can be sure that I’m writing. So, when I’m not writing romantic adventure novels, I’m writing lifestyle and travel features for this website or for travel blogs or articles for magazines.
Recently, I’ve garnered a lot of media interest in my lifestyle as The Backpacking Housewife.
You can read all about the many regional and national and international interviews I’ve done in the press and on podcasts and radio – including primetime radio with the BBC – on my MEDIA PAGE.
MY BIG NEWS is that I’m now writing for HarperCollins Publishers UK.
My Editor is Charlotte Ledger, Editorial Director at HarperCollins in London, who bought World All Language Rights to The Backpacking Housewife Series in a three-book deal after approaching me about writing romantic inspirational adventure novels based on my own travel experiences.
You can buy these and all my books worldwide as ebooks and also paperbacks.
MORE EXCITING BOOK NEWS!
A NEW ROMANTIC ADVENTURE FOR THE SUMMER!
Island in the Sun:
Escape to a tropical paradise in this epic story of hidden pasts and family secrets
What the Readers say:
‘Glamour, secrets, shipwrecks and sun…’ Jera’s Jamboree Book Blog
‘Top read!’ Devilishly Delicious Book Reviews
‘Island in the Sun is a perfect pick me up summer read ‘ Stacy Is Reading
MORE BESTSELLING BOOKS BY JANICE HORTON
NOLA
What the readers say…
“Just the right sprinkling of romance and humour.” Brook Cottage Books
“A very clever plot. Different, fresh and enjoyable.” Jenny in Neverland
“I love all the quirky characters and just the pure madness and fun of it all!” Books4U
CASTAWAY IN THE CARIBBEAN
What the readers say:
“Adventure, danger, romance, and a backdrop to die for!” BestChickLit.com
“The waterfall and the cave scenes took my breath away.” Jera’s Jamboree Book Blog
“A very entertaining and fun read.” The Book Maven.
REACHING FOR THE STARS
What the readers say:
“Finn is a real hero and I absolutely loved him. He reminded me of my favourite Scottish chef, the adorable Tom Kitchin.” Mad About Books
“A wonderful plot and some extremely engaging characters all bundled together in a steamy Scottish kitchen!” Lou Graham – Book Blogger
“Well done Janice Horton you have got the 5 star from me….” Rea Book Reviews.
BAGPIPES AND BULLSHOT
What the readers say:
“Romance, light humour, descriptive writing and suspense.”
Rea Book Reviews
“Amusing, cleverly written, fun read with many moments to make you laugh out loud. ”
Kim The Bookworm
“The plot is packed full of fun. A brilliantly entertaining read!”
Talli Roland. Author
MANY OF MY BOOKS ARE FREE TO READ ON AMAZON KINDLE UNLIMITED
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