Happy Happy Birthday to Me and You!

It’s my birthday party, but I won’t dare shed a tear! Birthdays are all about spreading joy, so guess what? I’ve got a treat for you! Drop a comment on my Facebook Fan Page and tag your bestie (one per comment) for a shot at snagging a copy of my upcoming May 21 book SABOTAGE OPERATION and a $15 Gift Card. Hurry, the magical deadline is midnight EST on March 9! Oh, and here’s a little bonus for everyone: grab the At the Shore Box Set with three sizzling romances for just 99 cents! Dive into tales of enemies turned lovers, second chances, and friendships blooming into love. Get your hands on the box set at https://amzn.to/3vQaASW and let the birthday bash begin! P.S. – If you don’t want to wait and see if you win SABOTAGE OPERATION, you can pre-order it at https://amzn.to/46h5lIf.

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Shoutout to Terry for Her Review of The Prince’s Gamble

Today’s Saturday Shoutout is to Terry, an Amazon Reviewer, for her review of The Prince’s Gamble! Thank you for this awesome review, Terry.

“THE PRINCE’S GAMBLE by Caridad Pineiro is an exciting romantic suspense. A quick read full of passion and love. With a Russian Prince, the FBI, Russian mafia, money laundering, white slavery, prostitution, an Atlantic City casino, romance and love how can you go wrong. Follow, Special Agent Kathleen Martinez and Prince Alexander Ivanov on a fast paced, action packed adventure and danger.”

This book is special to me as we had just finished the final edits of the book when Hurricane Sandy hit the Jersey Shore. Since many of the scenes in the book are set in Atlantic City, we went back to work and added the effects of the storm to the book. I also contributed part of the royalties to a Hurricane Sandy fund to help my fellow New Jerseyans. I hope you’ll take a moment to check out the book at https://amzn.to/3TYPhbE.

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Free Read Deadly Chase

It was very exciting when Harlequin asked me to write a novella to introduce the characters in the K-9s on Patrol series (all books are standalone). I mulled over who would be the K-9 hero and decided it would be Lily, my grand fur baby! LOL! She’s such a bundle of energy but so loving and protective. In Deadly Chase, a K-9 officer and a DEA agent join forces to combat a deadly enemy and confront their own complicated past. You’ll get to meet Alex and Miriam, the two law enforcement heroes in this story and of course, Lily! Read Deadly Chase for FREE at https://bit.ly/DeadlyChaseFreeRead. If you’re a Kindle Unlimited subscriber, you can also read Decoy Training for FREE on Kindle Unlimited at https://amzn.to/3tMnwIP.

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Addicted to True Crime Stories?

I have a confession to make: I’m a True Crime addict. Do you love them as well? The moment hubby goes up to bed, I flip to what he calls “The Murder and Mayhem Channel.” What can I say? Something is fascinating about the horrible things that “humans” can do to other humans. I use that first human loosely since what some people do is truly barbaric. Plus, since I’m writing romantic suspense, it keeps me thinking about what I’ll include in my stories. One of my fav kind of true crime stories are cold case files. It’s amazing how a case can be open for ten, twenty, or even thirty years only to be solved by the tenacity of law enforcement and modern technology. That’s why I loved writing Cold Case Reopened although the person with tenacity in that story is the sister of a woman who has been declared dead even though no body has been found. You can find out more about Cold Case Reopened at https://amzn.to/48F0Usn. If you’re like me, you may also want to check out this list of 50+ True Crime Stories that will have you looking over your shoulder as you walk home in the dark! You can find them at https://bit.ly/3S6PHeE.

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Yearning for Warmer Weather & Florida Vibes

Winter has sprung and it has me dreaming of warmer weather! Luckily I’ll be heading to Florida soon for the amazing Coastal Magic Convention and a little bit of baseball spring training. I hope to also meet up with my old college roommate while I’m there and also maybe work on some new books for the South Beach Security series. Being able to actually visit the place where you’re setting your book adds so much realism to what you’re writing. It gives you the opportunity to soak in the smells, sounds, tastes, and feels of the place! If you haven’t had a chance to get the feels for the South Beach Security series yet, you can download it in print, audio, or e-book at https://amzn.to/3QBMj9J.

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Free Read The Fifth Kingdom

OMG I’ve got a new release! Move over Indiana Jones ‘cuz The Fifth Kingdom is a thrill ride packed with action, suspense, romance, and sexual tension! You know what’s even better? It’s FREE on Kindle Unlimited or if you subscribe to my newsletter! If that’s not your thing, don’t worry. As a holiday gift to you, The Fifth Kingdom is also specially priced at 99 cents. I love this story with a strong and wounded heroine, a compassionate Alpha hero, and an emotional family dynamic. Here’s a teaser for The Fifth Kingdom:

Deanna Vasquez and her archaeologist mom had a falling out long ago when her mom went off in search of the elusive Montezuma’s tomb. But when CIA agent Bill Santana pops into Deanna’s classroom with the shocking news that her mom’s been kidnapped, Deanna’s ready to jump into action.

Bill’s on a mission to uncover the secrets hidden within her mom’s latest discovery before the terrorists do and he needs Deanna’s know-how to track it down. But there’s a twist – Bill and Deanna have to get all cozy and pretend to be lovebirds in Mexico to make contact with the terrorists. And, as if that’s not enough pressure, sparks fly between them along the way. Will they save Deanna’s mom and keep the secrets safe? Only time will tell.

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To Beard or Not to Beard

To beard or not to beard? What’s the answer to that age-old question? Personally, I have no preference between a man with a clean-shaven look or a fuzz-filled face. It’s all about how well they rock it, and some guys can really pull off a sharp goatee or a nicely trimmed beard. Although, let’s be real here, those ZZ Top-style beards just scream messy to me. What’s your take on it? Oh, and just between us, my fictional men have stayed pretty clean-shaven in the past, but Carlos from Escape the Everglades is finally sporting some facial hair – a former Marine and an environmentalist, he’s looking rugged as ever!

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