Shane Bolks


Shane Bolks, who writes under the pen name Shana Galen, is an American author of "chick lit" and historical romance novels.

Biography

Bolks was a secondary school teacher for over 11 years in Houston, Texas, before turning to writing full-time. She is a founding member of The Sisterhood of the Jaunty Quills and writes blogs on its website. She is a member of the Romance Writers of America. Her brand is Let the Games Begin.
Bolks has a B.A. in psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Education from the University of Houston.
Her book, The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly Men I've Dated was a RITA award finalist for "Best First Book". Her first romance novel, which was eventually titled When Dashing Met Danger, finaled in the Romance Writers of America's 2004 Golden Heart competition. Blackthorne's Bride was a 2008 Rita award finalist for "Best Long Historical".

As Shane Bolks

She writes under her own name when she writes contemporary fiction.

As Shana Galen

She uses the name Shana Galen for her historical romance books.
  • When Dashing Met Danger - set in 1805 England.
  • Pride and Petticoats - set in 1813 England.

The Misadventures in Matrimony series

  1. No Man's Bride - set in Regency England.
  2. Good Groom Hunting - set in 19th century England and the high seas.
  3. ''Blackthorne's Bride''

Sons of the Revolution

  1. The Making of a Duchess.
  2. The Making of a Gentleman.
  3. The Rogue Pirates's Bride.

Regency Spy series

  1. Lord and Lady Spy.

Jewels of the Ton

  1. When You Give a Duke a Diamond.
  2. If You Give a Rake a Ruby.
  3. Sapphires Are an Earl's Best Friend.

The Survivors

  1. Third Son's a Charm, Book 1.
  2. No Earls Allowed, Book 2.
  3. An Affair with a Spare, Book 3.
  4. Unmask Me if You Can, Book 4..
  5. The Claiming of the Shrew, Book 5..
  6. A Duke a Dozen, Book 6..
  7. How the Lady was Won, Book 7..
  8. Kisses and Scandal, Book 7.5..
  9. The Highlander's Excellent Adventure, Book 8..