Hi everyone!
I’m Jen B., aka JustJen. I’ve always been an avid reader, reading everything from fantasy and paranormal, from Danielle Steele to Steven King 
before discovering romance and then erotica. I was a huge series reader, spending many hours scouring the used book stores to feed my growing addiction. It wasn’t until I joined Goodreads in 2011 that I really discovered M/M, and I never really turned back, though I do make an exception every now and then. 🙂 The day I got my first Kindle, I realized I could read and not have to worry about hiding the covers from prying eyes, and my reading craze really took off.
In early 2012, I was approached by Hearts on Fire and asked to review for them. I was honored and excited thinking what a great set up! I could read tons of books in exchange for writing honest reviews – my wallet was really going to be happy. Little did I know that was the start of a very long and fulfilling journey.
That same year, I was asked to join the Blog of Sid Love where I was reviewing with a few other close friends I had met through Goodreads. It was there I met Dani for the first time. From there, 3 of those friends and I decided to start our own reviewing blog, and The Blogger Girls was born. I’d always kept in touch with Dani as she took over Sid Love and then turned it into Love Bytes, eventually giving in to her requests to join Love Bytes as a reviewer. Since that time, I’ve helped out with some of the other blog aspects as well, though I mostly focus on reviews. I now split my time running The Blogger Girls and being a part of Love Bytes Reviews.
I love being a part of the Love Bytes Team. Reviewing is a ton of fun and it’s a great way to meet people. I’ve met some really good online friends and had the pleasure of meeting many of them, including some favorite authors . Finally meeting Dani last year was long overdue and definitely one of my highlights.
Love Bytes offers a large group of diverse people, and if you ever thought about reviewing, don’t be shy! Since my journey began, I’ve reviewed almost 2,000 books in one form or another. I love finding new books and authors and love to help others do the same. I tend to read more of the darker stories, generally steering away from the light and fluffy, hearts and flowers, but there are plenty of people sharing those, so no worries there.
Thanks so much to everyone who follows my reviews and continues to support the blogs, and, in turn, the authors who provide us with our reading crack! Feel free to hit me up to chat books or to just say hello. 🙂
And to Dani, congrats and happy anniversary! Here’s to many more years of friendship and fun!
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Dani, Congrats! Isn’t it fun to look back at your reading history to see where you started and where you’re at now? Enjoy the journey!
Thanks for the post and for all your past and future reviews! I appreciate that you review the darker books as I like to read those, too. And thanks also for sharing that cute picture of you and Dani.
Thank you so much for your post, and for your reviews, Jen!
Thanks for all the reviews and the little background about yourself.
Wow almost 2000 reviews that is a lot, thank you for those reviews and for sharing this post with us.
Wow, 2000 reviews is an amazing accomplishment!
Thanks for your reviews!
Thank you for reviews.
Thank you for the background about yourself and all the reviews!
Wow! That’s a huge amount of reviews! Thank you for the post and all your reviews.
As others have said – Wow to the number of reviews. Thanks for reviewing for Love Bytes, and for the giveaway,. And just so you know, your more than “JustJen.” 🙂
Thanks for all the great comments, guys! Happy reading! 🙂
So many reviews. I look forward to the next 5 years.
2000 is a great feat. Thank you for all your reviews!
you’ve been a busy reviewer! congrats
Thanks for sharing your story with us, Jen. I thought Dan had managed many reviews, but *wow* you top that by far. Thanks for putting so much time into everyone’s favourite hobby and thus helping readers decide what to read next.
Didn’t know the other site you review for yet. Will take a look.
Thanks for the post! You’re a great reviewer and your reviews are always appreciated!
Thanks Jen, 2000 reviews is some achievement!
readers definitely allowed me to expand my reading habit! much easier to take on holiday too
Congratulation on the anniversary, and on the great feat of 2000 read books! That’s awesome! And thank you for all the great reviews.
Thank you for your reviews 🙂
You’re an amazing reviewer and thank you for the lovely post!
I prefer the fluffy stories, but it’s good that the blog has arrange of reviewers to suit all tastes.
OMG, 2000 reviews… I can’t even imagine having that much.