Happily Addicted to Bacon

It’s Fun Friday and I’m hard at work on #2 in the Crooked Pass Security series which will be available in July 2025. This is a story about a woman who has survived domestic abuse and a kidnapping and is trying to rebuild her life and reach for her dreams of being a professional singer. The hero is a tech guru from South Beach Security who will help protect her from a stalker who is growing increasingly violent. I’m almost done with the first draft and pushing to finish so I’m leaving you with a short post and joke today! I can’t take credit for it. This dad joke comes from a chef who appeared on Guy Fieri’s Grocery Games. Here goes: I’m addicted to bacon, but don’t worry there’s a cure. LOL! Have a great Friday. P.S. If you haven’t read any of the 7 standalone books in the South Beach Security series, you can grab your copies at https://amzn.to/4eO5xDR.

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Labor Day Reading List

For us on the Jersey Shore, the Labor Day weekend is the last weekend of the summer and the start of what we call Local Summer on Tuesday. That’s when the weather is still perfect for enjoying the beach without the tourist traffic the descends during the summer. But whether it’s summer or Local Summer, I hope the weather is beautiful for you all so that you can sit in your favorite place to read with a good book. If you need a book (or more) for the weekend, I’ve got several that are specially priced at 99 cents for you! Grab your copy today at https://amzn.to/4dXUyrr.

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Happy Book Birthday

I love writing for Harlequin Intrigue and I love being a part of the Intrigue author family! I want to wish this month’s authors a very Happy Book Birthday! Congrats Juno Rushdan, BJ Daniels, R. Barri Flowers, Cindy Myers, Carol Ericson, and Barb Han. Wishing you many sales and many good reviews. You can download these wonderful reads at https://amzn.to/3T1QHBb. P.S. If you like Harlequin Intrigue books, please take a moment to check out mine at https://amzn.to/3WXPxrx.

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Happy National Tell a Joke Day

Question: What’s the difference between in-laws and outlaws?
Answer: Outlaws are wanted.

That’s the joke the cashier at the local beverage store told my husband when he went to pick up some things for a quick dinner with the kids and the Ax Man. Kind of funny and what’s more appropriate than a joke on National Tell a Joke Day! Do you have any funny jokes to share? What about the age old favorite Knock Knock jokes? P.S. – I absolutely don’t write humor although there are some funny parts in my books, like SOUTH BEACH LOVE. I loved the quips between the two nieces in that book and also their growth as they join together to give their aunt and uncle a happily ever after. SOUTH BEACH LOVE is specially priced at 99 cents at https://amzn.to/3YI9bKw or download it for free by signing up for my newsletter at https://bit.ly/CaridadsNewsletter.

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The Ax Man is two weeks old!

We’re so excited about our new little one and have been lucky to spend time with him and the new parents. As you can imagine, lots of sleepless nights, feedings, and diaper changes…for the parents that is. We have the best part of holding and just enjoying this cutie pie. He’s just over two weeks old now and growing nicely. He’s also becoming more alert. The other day when I was holding him he seemed to be laughing in his sleep. And how here’s this cute little sleep smile! So all is well and thanks to everyone who’s asked. I hope you all have a fabulous weekend!

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To Cover Coaster or Not?

Besides working on the new SBS Colorado romantic suspense series and spending time with the new grandson, I’ve been working on some new things to give away at book signings and to my VIP Newsletter subscribers. A friend mentioned that coasters always seemed to work well for her and when I was able to snag a deal on some blank coasters, I thought “Why not?” I’ve made the first test batch with one of my logos and now I’m wondering if I should do some with the book covers. What do you think? P.S. If you want possibly score one of these when I do give them away to VIP Newsletter Members, sign up for my newsletter at https://bit.ly/CaridadsNewsletter. You’ll be able to download a free copy of SOUTH BEACH LOVE for signing up!

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Meet K-9 Heroine Missy

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.

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