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I’m counting down to the release of SABOTAGE OPERATION! Dive into a heart-pounding world where danger lurks at every turn and love knows no bounds. As Teresa Rodriguez faces perilous threats to her beloved horseracing stable, she turns to the enigmatic K-9 agent, Matt Perez, and South Beach Security for protection. But as the stakes rise, so does the tension between them. Will Teresa risk it all for the safety of her business, or will she surrender to the undeniable pull of her heart? Don’t miss out – grab your copy of SABOTAGE OPERATION now! https://books2read.com/SabotageOperation.

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South Beach Security K-9 Quiz & Contest

OMG there are only three weeks left until the release of SABOTAGE OPERATION, the first book in the South Beach Security K-9 Division series! I’m so excited to share these books with you that are action-packed and full of romance and loveable K-9s. To celebrate today, we’re going to have a little quiz and contest over on my Facebook Fan page. For a chance to win a copy of an earlier book, just fill in the blanks and tell me the titles of all the books in the series! Don’t know the answers? You can find them all on the website!

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A Book for a Good Cause

I am honored to be taking part in the Strength & Honor Anthology with several of my friends. We’ve all contributed to this anthology that will raise funds for an organization that helps stop soldier suicides. I hope you will take a moment to check it out and possibly pre-order a copy so you can start reading on May 7th when the anthology releases! Here’s a little teaser for my steamy story about a Navy Seal who is coming home after various deployments to a wife that is nothing like the young woman he left behind. You can get your copy at https://books2read.com/Strength-Honor.

Teaser for STAY THE NIGHT

He was the kind of man that every woman would want . . .

Sexy and handsome Rafael Castillo was a star athlete and honor student. Everyone knew Rafe was going places and would make his hometown proud. Elena Martinez dreams of the day that the friendship she shares with Rafe will turn into something more. When that moment comes she doesn’t hesitate to grab it, and Rafe, with both hands.

She was the woman he’d dreamed of and whose life he’d ruined . . .

Rafe has been in love with Elena since the fifth grade when she stood up for him and stopped bullies from teasing him for being different. In the years since then, Rafe has watched Elena grow into a smart, beautiful, and desirable woman. He had hoped Elena would be a part of his future and was determined to show her how special she was to him.

Can they forget the past to build their future?

A fateful night of passion will change the future both Elena and Rafe had envisioned. Forced into marriage by an unexpected pregnancy, they find themselves separated by the demands of impending parenthood. Rafe enlists in the Navy Seals to support his new wife and the child who is on the way, but Fate is determined to throw them another curve. After Elena’s miscarriage and years of separation during Rafe’s tours of duty, have they grown too far apart or is love still possible between them?

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Romance Writer Life – Bracelet Making

There are so many things that you do behind the scenes as a romance writer. There’s the writing, of course. The promotion which most of us hate to do but is a necessary evil. Then there’s the fun stuff like designing and making bookmarks and thinking about what kinds of special goodies you can make for readers. I’ve been making some bracelets and my daughter and I hauled out my collection of beads and string and we’ll be making some more for future events. In the meantime, here’s one of the bracelets that some of my VIP newsletter readers were lucky enough to win! If you want to possibly win some goodies like these or copies of ARCs for my upcoming releases – SABOTAGE OPERATION and ESCAPE THE EVERGLADES – please take a moment to sign up at https://bit.ly/CaridadsNewsletter. As a thank you for becoming one of my newsletter VIPs you can download a free copy of SOUTH BEACH LOVE and you’ll be able to keep up with VIP giveaways and other exclusives.

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What are you reading?

Good morning! It’s What You Reading Wednesday! Please take a moment to share what you’re reading or what’s on your TBR pile! Sadly, I have yet to get to Payback in Death which has been sitting on my TBR pile for a couple of months now. I’ve just been too busy with my role as a Conference Chair, some writing, growing seedlings, and of course, the best little seedling of all, my daughter’s pregnancy. All is well there but I’ve been gathering items and ideas for her upcoming baby shower. I know you are all probably busy too but I hope you’ve been able to get some reading done. So please share what you’re reading or what you’ll be grabbing off your TBR pile! P.S. If you’re looking for something to add to your TBR pile, I hope you’ll consider either out STRENGTH & HONOR charity anthology or my upcoming May 21 release SABOTAGE OPERATION! Want a free copy of SOUTH BEACH LOVE? Sign up for my newsletter to get your copy!

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Introducing the South Beach Security K-9 Division Spinoff

I am so excited to introduce the South Beach Security K-9 Division Spinoff! When danger strikes, trust the South Beach Security K-9 Division to keep you secure! If you’re a fan of military heroes, steadfast heroines, and adorable pups, you will love this action-packed romantic suspense series. The first book in the series, SABOTAGE OPERATION, is available on May 21, 2024 and features Teresa Rodriguez, a hard-working stable owner being threatened by a former trainer under investigation for doping racehorses. The hero, Matt Perez, is a Marine whose life was destroyed by a rich girl’s false accusation. Matt has fought hard to rebuild his life and the last thing he wants is to get involved with another rich girl but Teresa is nothing like he imagined. The action hits you from the very first pages and doesn’t stop! All books in the series are standalone but you will get to see what’s happening with the characters in each story as well as the Gonzalez family from the first three books in the South Beach Security series! P.S. – If you haven’t read the South Beach Security series yet, it’s not too late. The books are available in print, e-book, and audio. You can download them at https://amzn.to/3ImgheA. You can download SABOTAGE OPERATION and the other books in the series at https://amzn.to/3MGpsJ7.

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National K-9 Veterans Day

It’s National K-9 Veterans Day and so here’s a shoutout to all the K-9s who work with our military and law enforcement to keep us safe! Thank you! I’d like to also take a moment to talk about our military veterans, many of whom are suffering from homelessness and a variety of mental health problems. Because our soldiers need our help, I teamed up with 10 other authors and we’ve put together the Strength & Honor anthology to help raise funds for stopsoldiersuicide.org. Here’s a little more about the organization:

Veteran-founded, veteran-led, and veteran-focused, founded in 2010 by U.S. Army veterans Brian Kinsella, Nick Black, and Craig Gridelli, Stop Soldier Suicide is a nonprofit organization that combats military suicides by addressing underlying issues such as mental health, financial strain, and the difficulties of transitioning to civilian life. Their wellness service, ROGER, provides personalized, confidential support aimed at suicide prevention.

The Strength & Honor anthology contains 11 short stories featuring military heroes battling their inner demons and finding their happily ever after. My contribution to the story is Stay the Night, which is part of the Take a Chance military romance series. It’s a sexy read, but also an emotional story about a solider coming home to a wife he doesn’t really recognize after years apart due to his military service. The anthology releases on 5/7/2024. Preorder your copy today at https://books2read.com/StrengthAndHonor.

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