Posts Tagged ‘book tours’

A Chat with ‘Gary’s Gray World’ Author Ryan J. Cunningham

Born in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1972, Ryan J. Cunningham discovered his passion for writing poetry and children’s stories at an early age. Throughout his high school and college years, he took writing courses to enhance his writing abilities. Ryan became a member of the SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.) He published two inspirational books of poems titled “Angels Near and Far” and “Hearts, Hopes, and Halos.” His poetry and stories have been published in anthologies and magazines. Ryan presently resides in Coos Bay, Oregon where he spends his time hiking the trails, spending quality time with family, and working on his personal web site, (http://imagination-inspiration.webs.com) to share his poems
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  • January 5, 2013
  • Authors on Tour, Featured
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Pump Up Your Book Presents The Aviator’s Wife Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Melanie Benjamin, author of the historical fiction, The Aviator’s Wife, as she tours the blogosphere February 4 – 28 2013 on her third virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ————————————————-   ABOUT MELANIE BENJAMIN Melanie Benjamin is the author of the nationally bestselling Alice I Have Been and The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb. Her latest book is the historical fiction, The Aviator’s Wife. Benjamin lives in Chicago, where she is at work on her next historical novel. Visit the Author: WEBSITE | TWITTER | FACEBOOK ————————————————-   ABOUT THE AVIATOR’S WIFE For much of her life, Anne Morrow, the shy daughter of the U.S. ambassador
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  • November 28, 2012
  • Authors on Tour, Featured
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Executive Command Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Gary Grossman, author of the political thriller, Executive Command, as he tours the blogosphere January 2 – February 28 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book!  Executive Command Virtual Book Publicity Tour is part of huge $100 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway. See details further down on how you can win one for your very own!   ABOUT EXECUTIVE COMMAND The clock is ticking down to an attack on America’s most vulnerable natural resource: Water. Our nation’s water resources are high on terrorist target lists, but low on America’s consciousness. Water sources are largely unprotected, providing open access to any enemy with chemicals and biotoxins.
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  • October 28, 2012
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Sweetest Taboo Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Eva Marquez, author of the YA/adult fiction, Sweetest Taboo, as she tours the blogosphere November 5 – 30 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book!   ABOUT EVA MARQUEZ Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, daughter of European immigrants, Eva Márquez has spent most of her life outside of her home country. At the age of five, Eva accompanied her parents to the United States, where the family settled permanently. After graduating from university, she went on to complete graduate studies in International Relations in Spain. Eva received her Master of International Studies degree from the University of Sydney and went on to work
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First Chapters: Lady Grace by Sandy Nathan

Title: Lady Grace Author: Sandy Nathan Paperback: 426 pages Genre: Visionary Fiction Publisher: Vilasa Press (March 23, 2012) Language: English ISBN – 1937927008 ISBN – 978-1937927004 About Lady Grace The Earth has been devastated by a nuclear holocaust. Technological wizard Jeremy Edgarton and a few of his friends were whisked off planet moments before the horror by the goldies, a race of super-evolved aliens who seemed too good to be true. Unfortunately for Jeremy, that’s exactly what they were and now he wants out. Jeremy’s mother, Veronica Edgarton, is awakening from a cryogenic sleep in a chamber deep beneath the ice near the North Pole. She is facing life
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Bombshell Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Mike Faricy, author of the crime fiction, Bombshell, as he tours the blogosphere November 5 – January 18 2013 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT MIKE FARICY Mike Faricy is the award winning author of mystery suspense thrillers woven together with a rich strain of humor and even some romance. He and his wife live in Saint Paul, Minnesota and Dublin, Ireland. His entertaining tales are populated with the sort of quirky, oddball characters we’d all like to know more about, but wisely prefer to keep at a distance. They serve not so much as examples as they do warnings to the
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  • October 19, 2012
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Spectra Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Joanne Elder, author of the science fiction thriller, Spectra, as she tours the blogosphere November 5 – 30 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT JOANNE ELDER Joanne Elder is a member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Engineering Science at the University of Western Ontario. During her professional career, she spent several years in the aeronautical and nuclear industries, published numerous technical papers in the field of Metallurgical Engineering and presented at international conferences. She now resides in King City, Ontario with her two teen-aged children and husband. Spectra, Elder’s debut novel, and
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Pump Up Your Book Chats with Ray East, author of ‘Voluspa’

Ray East and Sam D have moved to Voluspa and live in the Forest of Skotos with their 5 year old daughter and a pet Typhon. They visit Earth with the help of an Empath from time to time. Ray East did her masters in Phsychology from Univeristy of Sussex and has worked as a counselor for adolescents. Sam D used to teach at a SPJC before he moved to Voluspa. Their latest book is Voluspa: A Magical World. Visit their website at www.magicalworldofvoluspa.com. Thanks for the interview, Ray.  I’d love to know why writing Voluspa was so important to you? We wanted to present this magical world which
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Better Than Chocolate Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Sheila Roberts, author of the women’s fiction, Better Than Chocolate, as she tours the blogosphere October 1 – 26 2012 on her sixth virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT SHEILA ROBERTS Sheila Roberts lives in the Pacific Northwest. She’s happily married and has three children. Her books have been printed in several different languages and have been chosen for book clubs such as Doubleday as well as for Readers Digest Condensed books. Her best-selling novel ON STRIKE FOR CHRISTMAS was made into a movie and appeared on the Lifetime Movie Network. Her novel ANGEL LANE was named one of Amazon’s Top Ten Romances for 2009.
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  • September 30, 2012
  • Authors on Tour, Featured
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Iconic Spirits Virtual Book Publicity Tour – FREE KINDLE FIRE HD GIVEAWAY

Join Mark Spivak, author of the nonfiction book, Iconic Spirits: An Intoxicating History, as he tours the blogosphere October 15 – January 31 2012 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! The Iconic Spirits Virtual Book Publicity Tour is part of huge Kindle Fire HD giveaway. See details further down on how you can win one for your own! ABOUT MARK SPIVAK Mark Spivak is an award-winning writer specializing in wine, spirits, food, restaurants and culinary travel. He was the wine writer for the Palm Beach Post from 1994-1999, and since 2001 has been the Wine and Spirits Editor for the Palm Beach Media Group,
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  • September 28, 2012
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Ice Cold Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join New York Times bestseller  Cherry Adair, author of the romantic suspense novel, Ice Cold, as she tours the blogosphere October 15 – December 14 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT CHERRY ADAIR New York Times bestselling author Cherry Adair’s innovative action-adventure novels have appeared on numerous bestsellers lists, won dozens of awards and garnered praise from reviewers and fans alike. With the creation of her kick butt counterterrorist group, T-FLAC, years before action adventure romances were popular, Cherry has carved a niche for herself with her sexy, sassy, fast-paced novels.  She loves to hear from readers. Her latest book is the romantic
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Pump Up Your Book Presents The Love of Divena Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Kay Marshall Strom, author of the Christian historical fiction, The Love of Divena, as she tours the blogosphere October 1 – 26 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT KAY MARSHALL STROM Kay Marshall Strom is the author of forty published books.  Her writing credits also include numerous magazine articles, short stories, curriculum, stories for children, two prize-winning screenplays, and booklets for writers.  Kay speaks at seminars, retreats, and special events throughout the country.  She and her husband Dan Kline love to travel, and more and more Kay’s writing and speaking take her around the word. Her latest book is the Christian
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  • September 22, 2012
  • Authors on Tour, Featured
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Mother of Pearl Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Kellie Coates Gilbert, author of the Christian fiction, Mother of Pearl, as she tours the blogosphere October 1 – 30 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT KELLIE COATES GILBERT Kellie Coates Gilbert is a former legal investigator and trial paralegal who writes with a sympathetic, intimate knowledge of how people react under pressure. Kellie’s books tell emotionally poignant stories about women in life-changing circumstances. She writes about messy lives . . . and eternal hope. Kellie currently makes her home in Dallas, Texas. Her latest book is the Christian fiction, Mother of Pearl. Visit her online at www.kelliecoatesgilbert.com. Connect with her
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Join ‘Voluspa’ Ray East & Sam D at Beyond the Books – Win a Free Kindle Fire HD!

Ray East and Sam D, authors of Voluspa: A Magical World, are stopping off today at Beyond the Books, as part of their colossal 3 month virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book where they are giving away a Kindle Fire HD! Visit today’s stop at http://beyondthebooks.wordpress.com/2012/09/11/character-interview-amy-benson-from-ray-east-sam-ds-voluspa/. Enter every day at a different blog for more entries! This contest begins August 6 and ends on October 26 2012. An extra bonus prize: $50 goes to the person who visits the most tour stops and leaves a comment. If there is a tie, we will choose a winner at Random.org. This contest is open to U.S. and Canadian citizens
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Join ‘Tales From Earth’s End’ Sandy Nathan’ at Melissa’s Eclectic Bookshelf & Win new Kindle Fire HD!

Sandy Nathan, author of the Tales From Earth’s End series, is stopping off today at Melissa’s Eclectic Bookshelf, as part of her colossal 3 month virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book where she will be giving away a new Kindle Fire HD! Visit today’s stop at http://melissaseclecticbookshelf.blogspot.com/2012/09/advice-about-writing-from-my-mom-guest.html. Enter every day at a different blog for more entries! This contest begins September 4 and ends on November 30 2012. An extra bonus prize: $50 goes to the person who visits the most tour stops and leaves a comment. If there is a tie, we will choose a winner at Random.org. If you’d like to visit the author’s official
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Sandwich with a Side of Romance Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Krista Phillips, author of the Christian fiction romance, Sandwich with a Side of Romance, as she tours the blogosphere October 1 – 26 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT KRISTA PHILLIPS KRISTA PHILLIPS is a debut author and owner of the popular blog, One Woman’s Dream. She lives with her husband and four daughters in Middle Tennessee. Her latest book is the Christian fiction romance, Sandwich with a Side of Romance. Visit her website at www.KristaPhillips.com. Connect with her on Twitter at www.twitter.com/kristaphillips. Friend her at Facebook at www.facebook.com/authorkristaphillips. Pick up a copy of Sandwich with a Side of Romance at
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Like #Titanic? #Win a copy of Michael Bowler’s ‘A Matter of Time’ at #Goodreads!

Win a copy of Michael Bowler’s historical fiction, A Matter of Time, at Goodreads today! Enter below! Goodreads Book Giveaway A Matter of Time by Michael Bowler Giveaway ends September 28, 2012. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win About the Book: What is your destiny? This question haunts 20-year-old Jamie Collins. A junior at Santa Clara University in 1986, Jamie has friends, a professor who mentors him, and a promising future as a writer. Then the dreams begin – nightmarish visions that transport him back to a time and place fifty years before he was born: Titanic’s maiden voyage in 1912! Less than a week before
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  • August 28, 2012
  • Authors on Tour, Featured
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Tales From Earth’s End Virtual Book Publicity Tour + Kindle Fire HD Giveaway

Join Sandy Nathan, author of the paranormal fantasy Tales From Earth’s End series including The Angel & the Brown-Eyed Boy, Lady Grace: A Thrilling Adventure Wrapped in Epic  Love and Sam & Emily: A Love Story From the Underground, as she tours the blogosphere September 4 – November 30 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! The Tales From Earth’s End Virtual Book Publicity Tour is part of huge Kindle Fire HD giveaway. See details further down on how you can win one for your own as well as cash prizes! ABOUT SANDY NATHAN Sandy Nathan writes to amaze and delight, uplift and inspire,
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Pump Up Your Book Presents the Unexpected Christmas Hero Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Kathi Macias, author of the contemporary Christmas novel, Unexpected Christmas Hero, as she travels the blogosphere from November 12 -24, 2012 on her twelfth virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT KATHI MACIAS Kathi Macias is a multi-award winning writer who has authored nearly 40 books and ghostwritten several others. A former newspaper columnist and string reporter, Kathi has taught creative and business writing in various venues and has been a guest on many radio and television programs. Kathi is a popular speaker at churches, women’s clubs and retreats, and writers’ conferences. She won the 2008 Member of the Year award from AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association) and
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Pump Up Your Book Presents The Deliverer Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Kathi Macias, author of the contemporary suspense novel, The Deliverer, as she travels the blogosphere September 10 – 21, 2012 on her eleventh virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT KATHI MACIAS Kathi Macias is a multi-award winning writer who has authored nearly 40 books and ghostwritten several others. A former newspaper columnist and string reporter, Kathi has taught creative and business writing in various venues and has been a guest on many radio and television programs. Kathi is a popular speaker at churches, women’s clubs and retreats, and writers’ conferences. She won the 2008 Member of the Year award from AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association) and was
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Pump Up Your Book Presents A Matter of Time Virtual Book Publicity Tour

Join Michael Bowler, author of the thriller/romance/historical fiction novel, A Matter of Time, as he tours the blogosphere September 4 – 28 2012 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT MICHAEL BOWLER Michael Bowler grew up in San Rafael, California. He attended St. Raphael’s School and Marin Catholic High School before attending Santa Clara University. Titanic and her tragic fate fascinated him for as far back as he can remember. He has a vast collection of artwork, memorabilia and virtually every book ever written about the disaster. He majored in English and Theatre at Santa Clara and got a master’s in film production from Loyola
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Join ‘Voluspa’ Ray East & Sam D. at Hollywood Daze & WIN FREE KINDLE FIRE

Ray East and Sam D, authors of Voluspa: A Magical World, are stopping off today at Hollywood Daze, as part of their colossal 3 month virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book where they are giving away a Kindle Fire! Visit today’s stop at http://www.valleygirlmusings.blogspot.com/2012/08/dream-cast-for-voluspa-magical-world.html. Enter every day at a different blog for more entries! This contest begins August 6 and ends on October 26 2012. An extra bonus prize: $50 goes to the person who visits the most tour stops and leaves a comment. If there is a tie, we will choose a winner at Random.org. This contest is open to U.S. and Canadian citizens only. Sorry
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Join ‘Voluspa’ Ray East & Sam D at Examiner & WIN FREE KINDLE FIRE!

Ray East and Sam D, authors of Voluspa: A Magical World, are stopping off today at Virginia Beach Publishing Examiner, as part of their colossal 3 month virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book where they are giving away a Kindle Fire! Visit today’s stop at http://www.examiner.com/article/in-the-spotlight-voluspa-a-magical-world-by-ray-east-sam-d. Enter every day at a different blog for more entries! This contest begins August 6 and ends on October 26 2012. An extra bonus prize: $50 goes to the person who visits the most tour stops and leaves a comment. If there is a tie, we will choose a winner at Random.org. This contest is open to U.S. and Canadian citizens
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  • June 24, 2012
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Voluspa: A Magical World Virtual Book Publicity Tour 2012 + Kindle Fire HD Giveaway

Join Ray East and Sam D., authors of the YA fantasy romance, Voluspa: A Magical World, as they tour the blogosphere August 6  – October 28 2012 on their first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! Voluspa: A Magical World Virtual Book Publicity Tour is part of a huge Kindle Fire HD promotional giveaway.  Not only can you win a Kindle Fire HD for your very own but you can also win $50 by following the authors’ tour and leaving comments. See details below. ABOUT SAM D. AND RAY EAST Ray East and Sam D have moved to Voluspa and live in the Forest of Skotos with their
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Anger Mastery Virtual Book Publicity Tour 2012 + Nook 8GB Tablet Giveaway

Join Kevin Burk, author of the nonfiction, Anger Mastery: Get Angry, Get Happy, as he tours the blogosphere July 2 – August 24 2012 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT KEVIN B. BURK Kevin B. Burk has been helping people around the world to improve their lives and relationships since 1996 through his astrological counseling and relationship coaching practice. His humor, wisdom and compassion are always present, in his books (ten so far, including Astrology: Understanding the Birth Chart, The Relationship Handbook: How to Understand and Improve Every Relationship in Your Life, and his newest book, Anger Mastery: Get Angry, Get Happy), his
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Pump Up Your Book Presents Son of a Soldier Virtual Book Publicity Tour 2012

Join Aiken Brown, author of the Christian fiction, Son of a Soldier, as she tours the blogosphere July 2 – 27 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT AIKEN BROWN Aiken Brown graduated summa cum laude from Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama. She is the author of In a Brother’s Eyes: the Brant McLachlan Story (2005), For Such a Time as This (2007) and Son of a Soldier (2012). Aiken’s book are available at all major booksellers and in Kindle, Nook and other ebook formats! Learn more about Aiken Brown’s books at www.aikenbrown.blogspot.com and become a fan at www.facebook.com/booksbyaikenbrown. To get your
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Pump Up Your Book Presents 1001 First Lines Virtual Book Publicity Tour 2012

Join Scarlett Archer, author of the nonfiction book, 1001 First Lines, as she tours the blogosphere July 2 – 27 2012 on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book!   ABOUT SCARLETT ARCHER   Scarlett Rugers (writing as Scarlett Archer) has just released a book 1001 First Lines which is now available at Amazon! You can purchase a paperback, .lit, .epub, .mobi and PDF versions here: http://www.1001firstlines.wordpress.com. She has been writing for over fifteen years, completed over eleven novels, and her main drive is in speculative fiction or its contrasting opposite romantic comedic novels. She has a passion for studying the art of story telling and is a
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  • June 6, 2012
  • Featured, Guest Bloggers
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Pump Up Chats with James B. Rose, Spokesperson for Mary-Elaine Swanson

Mary-Elaine Swanson, the author of John Locke: Philosopher of American Liberty, went to be with her Lord in May 2011. She did not have a chance to see this book published. We asked her spokesperson and friend, James B. Rose, president of the American Christian History Institute to give us some insight into Mary and why her book is important. Characterizing Mary-Elaine Swanson (1927-2011) and her book, “John Locke – Philosopher of American Liberty,” Nordskog Publishing, 2012 By James B. Rose, President, American Christian History Institute Quickened by the research and remarkable testimony of Verna M. Hall, American Christian Historian, Mary-Elaine Swanson (nee Adams) devoted her spiritual and intellectual
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PUYB Q&A: Can you explain the Kindle Fire giveaways?

Pump Up Your Book answers YOUR questions about virtual book tours. If you have a question, leave it in the comment section and we’ll answer it in depth in a new blog post. Or you can email Dorothy at thewriterslife (at) gmail.com. We look forward to your questions! “I’m not quite understanding the Kindle Fire giveaways.  Can you explain them to me? Excellent question!  When an author signs up with us, we ask them if they would be interested in a Kindle Fire giveaway as a little added bonus to their tour.  The Kindle Fire giveaway comes with the platinum package but  you can add this to any of
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Pump Up Your Book Presents The Claimed Virtual Book Publicity Tour 2012

Join Caridad Pineiro, author of the paranormal romance novel, The Claimed, as she tours the blogosphere June 4 – 22 on her fifth virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book! ABOUT CARIDAD PINEIRO Caridad Piñeiro® is a multi-published and award-winning author whose love of the written word developed when her fifth grade teacher assigned a project – to write a book that would be placed in a class lending library. She has been hooked on writing ever since.From the start, Caridad’s novels have received acclaim and have helped redefine the landscape of modern romance novels. In 1999, Caridad was published by Kensington as part of Encanto, the first
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