One of the most fun things about writing the South Beach Security K-9 Division Spinoff was learning about all the different breeds of dogs that would be the heroes in the stories and matching each dog to the story that would best show off their skills. For ESCAPE THE EVERGLADES which as you might guess is set in the Everglades, I chose Labrador Retriever Missy to be the heroine because Labs are great in watery situations and are also great for search and rescue. What was also interesting was creating backstories for the K-9s in much the same way I would for the main protagonists. Missy was K-9 Agent Natalie’s partner in the Army and both were injured in battle when an IED exploded near them. Both Natalie and Missy were injured and still suffer from their time in military service. It was important for me to highlight those issues that so many of our military men and women carry around and give Natalie and Missy a happily ever after! If you love stories with action, military heroes, and romance, this might be the book for you! Snag your copy today at https://amzn.to/3zBqiD5.
Happy Book Birthday Escape the Everglades
It’s such a happy day since it’s release day for ESCAPE THE EVERGLADES. I just love this story about a single dad who is trying to raise his son after his wife’s untimely death. Marine Carlos Ruiz is also an environmentalist with an airboat business in the Everglades that’s being threatened by poachers. To protect his son and his business, he reaches out to his old friend Trey Gonzalez and South Beach Security for help. SBS K-9 agent Natalie Rodriguez and her Labrador Missy are sent to help Carlos and to escape the noise and activity of Miami since both Natalie and Missy are veterans suffering from PTSD. This is an emotional and uplifting story with action, a kidnapping, murder mystery and a happily ever after. Grab your copy today at https://bit.ly/EscapetheEverglades.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.



