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Guilty Pleasure – Pierce Brosnan

Pierce BrosnanI’ve got a little break in the writing schedule and have been busy plowing through my TBR read pile, especially my pile of books in the IN DEATH series by J.D. Robb. That got me thinking about today’s Guilty Pleasure, namely, if I had to cast Roarke in a movie, who would I choose.

The first name that came to mind was Pierce Brosnan (in his prime, of course). He’s Irish and has blue eyes. I’ve seen him with long hair and he’s yummy. He’s elegant and lethal in a tuxedo.

I have to confess, I fell in love with him when he was Remington Steele and thought he’d be the perfect James Bond. Unfortunately, the screenplays they stuck him with in that franchise were horrific. Nothing like the great writing going on now with the Daniel Craig version.

So if you’re familiar with the series, who would you pick to play Roarke?

Also, does he have a last name? For the life of me, I can’t ever remember it being said with any regularity.

Finally, who is the candy bar thief. I just read CONSPIRACY IN DEATH and there is a scene AT HOME where the candy bar disappears and Roarke is telling Eve that she has to eat healthier. Could it be Roarke or someone working for him that is the candy bar thief?

On another note, welcome to those who are here for the Summer Giveaway Hop. Just leave a comment on any blog this week for a chance to win a LOST T-shirt and a copy of my paranormal romance STRONGER THAN SIN.

If you’re not familiar with my work, here is a little tease of an excerpt.

THE LOST Paranormal Romance Free Read

To visit other Summer Giveaway Hops, just click on any of these links!

Photo Credit: Rita Molnár@en.wikipedia.com

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Fun Friday – The Wrong Kind of Love

So sorry, but we were moving the site to another server and lost today’s blog post.

So here is a little taste of it while I try to recreate the rest. This is definitely, the wrong kind of love. Two birds of a different feather you might say.

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Thankful Thursday – Guest Blogs, Giveaways & Contest Winners

I want to thank you all for your support and enthusiasm for THE LOST! I am also thankful today for some time with my family, so I’ll be popping in and out here and also at the Bitten by Books Release Party for THE LOST. Make sure to drop by there for a chance to win a $50 Gift card.

Also drop by the wonderful Anastasia Pollack blogspot where I’ll be sharing some travel tips if you want to visit the Jersey Shore! Leave a comment for a chance to win the DISCOVER THE LOST Grand prize in THE LOST release party.

Finally, congratulations to the winners of the Laurie London and Diane Escalera contests!

    Laurie London Contest: Colleen

    Diane Escalera Contest: Megan@Riverina Romantics

Please e-mail me your postal address so I can send your prizes!

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Wicked Wednesday – Meet Bobbie and Adam

THE LOST paranormal romanceThere are some characters that you fall in love with as a writer and I think Bobbie and Adam were that for me in THE LOST. I loved the way they grew as the story developed and how they overcame both their physical and emotional wounds to find love.

If you’ve either bought the book or checked it out online, you may know that I’ve dedicated it to the men, women and families of our military. I did that because I truly believe it is up to us to honor their sacrifice and help them how we can. In the past I’ve posted how to contribute to various organizations or donate books and other things.

In this book, both the dedication and Bobbie’s courage on her return home were a way to also honor our military people.

I want to share Bobbie and Adam with you today. In this excerpt, Bobbie and Adam have just survived a battle with two men who were trying to abduct Adam. During the fight Bobbie, who is rehabilitating from wounds while suffered as a Marine in Iraq, is slightly injured. When Adam touches her, however, she feels her injuries improve. Bobbie goes to Adam’s home to speak to him about what has happened.

Warning: I am a bit of a tease and will leave you at a pivotal point. Won’t say more and spoil it for you!

If you can’t see the excerpt below, you can also use this link:
http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/61045171?access_key=key-xf0enng1oa342vs8mam

THE LOST Paranormal Romance Free Read

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THE LOST Release Party


It’s finally here! THE LOST has hit bookshelves and is available online at various vendors. Join me for the rest of this month and all of August as I celebrate the release of THE LOST with some very special contests and an assortment of giveaways! But first, take a moment to watch the exciting new video for THE LOST. If you can’t see the video below, you can click here to see the video premiere.

Starting today you can sign up for my newsletter and be entered for the DISCOVER THE LOST Exclusive Prize contest (as well as all future monthly contests!).

For a chance to win the Grand Prize, just post a comment on any of the blogs on this website or those that I am visiting during the month of August. The contest will end on August 31, midnight PST.

Grand Prize in the contest is a SONY PRS300SC E-Reader Pocket Edition, $25 Gift Card, copies of AZTEC GOLD, THE FIFTH KINGDOM, t-shirt for THE LOST, bookmarks, cover flats and other goodies, including this wickedly cool Lumin disk that will allow you to handle energy just like Adam, the hero in THE LOST.

Exclusive Newsletter Member Prize!

Newsletter members will have an exclusive prize that will be added to the Grand Prize if they are the lucky winner. What’s the exclusive prize? How about a $25 gift card to your bookseller choice.

Not getting the newsletter yet? You can click here to sign up!

Second Chance Bonus Prize $25 Gift Card

You can be eligible for a Second Chance Bonus Prize. Start gathering bonus points right now and you’ll have a chance to win a $25 Gift Card! The winner will be selected from all individuals who have entered the main contest and have also hunted up 5 bonus points. To get those points, you can do any of the following:

  • Post a review of THE LOST at one of the online bookstores for 4 points. Just e-mail me a link to the review at caridadpineiro @ gmail dot com.
  • Leave a comment on any of the blogs I’m visiting for THE LOST. You can find the visits listed on my calendar. (Maximum 3 blog comments for 3 points. Each comment must be on a different blog). Some blogs are also doing giveaways, so this is another chance to win a fun prize!
  • Like Caridad’s Facebook Fan Page at http://www.facebook.com/Caridad.Author and get
    2 points for the Like
  • Twitter this phrase exactly: PLZ RT @CaridadPineiro THE LOST Release Party/Contest https://www.caridad.com #giveaway
    1 point per tweet (maximum 3 points for 3 tweets. Please don’t tweet them all at the same time. Please spread them out throughout the day or they won’t count)
  • Place one of these banners on your website or blog for 3 points. Just e-mail me a link to the banner at caridadpineiro @ gmail dot com.



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Discover THE LOST Heroes

With the release of THE LOST just a day away, I thought I’d share some of the secrets behind the creation of the novel. Before I tell you why I love Adam and Bobbie from THE LOST, here is the blurb from the back jacket cover:

    Adam Bruno is no ordinary millionaire. The heir to an ancient race possessing a dark, powerful magic, he can shapeshift and create energy. His gifts make him a living weapon and have forced him to live in seclusion. But now an inhuman force hunts down Adam-just when he finds someone who makes him feel more human than he ever imagined possible . . .

    Home from combat in Iraq, Bobbie Carrera wants only peace, yet soon joins Adam in a terrifying battle against paranormal enemies who hide in plain sight. She’s drawn to his strength of mind and body; he’s attracted to her courage and intoxicating energy. Their scorching passion can either transport them to the heights of ecstasy or-if Adam’s powers rage out of control-destroy them. But when an invisible brotherhood tightens its nets and someone Adam trusts betrays him, only a heartrending decision can save them.

Now, I have to tell you, that’s only the tip of the iceberg for these two characters.

I loved Adam because he is an uncertain hero and a bit tortured. He has no idea why he has such unusual powers and until he meets Bobbie, his powers have only caused harm to others. Not so at his first touch of Bobbie. The fact that he is finally bonding with someone is difficult for him, especially since he not only doesn’t have a clue as to why he has such powers, Adam doesn’t really know who he is. I loved exploring how he slowly comes to terms with not only his abilities, but with the fact that he no longer has to be alone.

As for Bobbie, well, she is like one of my favorite heroines of all time and that’s saying a lot that she’s competing with Diana Reyes from THE CALLING. A Marine home from war, she is both emotionally and physically wounded, but that doesn’t stop Bobbie from coming to Adam’s rescue in various ways. She rescues him when he is attacked and she rescues him from loneliness because she is a woman who is sure of herself and what she wants in life.

Many of you have asked what inspired THE LOST . Well, lots of things that we’ll be talking about again over the next couple of weeks. For now I’ll share with you the eye candy that inspired both Adam and Bobbie physically.

Adam is blonde, big and beautiful and the man who caught my eye to fit that bill was Curtis Stone.

CURTIS STONE

As for Bobbie, I wanted someone who was athletic, dark-haired and dark-eyed. Beautiful. Kate Beckinsale was the perfect choice for a model.

Kate Beckinsale

Together Bobbie and Adam are wonderful. Sexy, dark and empowered by being together. I love the chemistry they have and the way that the power of their love and Hunter power merge to make them both stronger.

I hope you’ll feel the same way about them after reading THE LOST.

Curtis Stone Photo Credit: Joseph Trotz@en.wikipedia.com
Kate Beckinsale Photo Credit: Photo Credit: Mario Antonio Pena Zapatería@wikipedia.en.com

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