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== Biography ==
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'''Marianne LaCroix''' [http://www.mariannelacroix.com] has had a passion for romance since reading ''Gone With the Wind'' when she was a high school sophomore. Voracious reading eventually spawned another passion—writing. For years, Mari would go to work as a nurse in her local hospital, and then she’d run home and unwind by writing, escaping into a world of handsome heroes, and the women who love them. Her private escape has evolved from a full time hobby into a promising career. She’s had several recognitions for her writing including TWO [[Romantic Times Magazine]] [[Reviewers' Choice Award]] nominations.
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Marianne LaCroix [http://www.mariannelacroix.com] (aka [[Marie Bellevaux]] [http://www.mariebellevaux.com], [[Marie Belle]] [http://xrl.us/mariebelle-erotica]) has had a passion for romance since reading ''Gone With the Wind'' when she was a high school sophomore. Voracious reading eventually spawned another passion—writing. For years, Marie would go to work as a nurse in her local hospital, and then she’d run home and unwind by writing, escaping into a world of handsome heroes, and the women who love them. Her private escape has evolved from a full time hobby into a promising career. She’s had several recognitions for her writing including a [[Romantic Times Magazine]] Reviewer Choice nomination.
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Marianne is an active member in [[Romance Writers of America]] and holds a B.A. in English Literature. She lives in southwest [[Georgia]] with her family, two rowdy dogs, a noisy cockatiel, and one demanding cat.
  
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Marianne is an active member in [http://www.rwanational.org Romance Writers of America] and holds a B.A. in English Literature. She lives in southwest Georgia with her husband of thirteen years, their twin toddler daughters, four dogs, a noisy cockatiel, and one demanding cat.
 
  
  
 
== Books ==
 
== Books ==
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[[Image:Seahawksmistress_sm.jpg|right|from Ellora's Cave]]
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[[Image:Piratesmistress_lg.jpg|right|thumb|from Ellora's Cave]]
 
===[http://www.ellorascave.com/AuthorsBooks.asp?AuthorCode=MLaC Ellora's Cave]===
 
===[http://www.ellorascave.com/AuthorsBooks.asp?AuthorCode=MLaC Ellora's Cave]===
  
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* [[Crossed Swords]] - Historical (Caribbean Sea, 1688) - ''coming soon''
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* Rosy Cheeks - [[Merry Kinkmas]] series, [[ebook]], December 2010
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* [[Bridesmaid And The Beast]] - shape shifter/interracial, May 2007
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* Even Naughtier Nuptials - includes Bridesmaid and the Beast, [[trade paperback]], November 2009
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* [[Sea Hawk's Mistress]] - Time Travel (Caribbean Sea, 1622), July 2007
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* Men After Midnight - includes Eternal Embrace & [[Descendants of Darkness]], trade paperback, May 2009
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* Planetary Passions: [[Scorpion King]] - Futuristic fantasy, November 2006
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* Pirate's Mistress - includes [[Crossed Swords]] & [[Sea Hawk's Mistress]], trade paperback, March 2008
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* Dreams of the Oasis III - ''Werewolf in L.A.'' - shape shifter, September 2006
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* [[Crossed Swords]] - [[Historical]] (Caribbean Sea, 1688), November 2007, ebook
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* [[Lady Sheba]] - shape shifter, April 2006
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* Bridesmaid And The Beast - [[Shape shifter]]/[[interracial]], May 2007, ebook
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* [[Descendants of Darkness]]: Eternal Embrace - Vampire
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* [[Sea Hawk's Mistress]] - [[Time Travel]] (Caribbean Sea, 1622), July 2007, ebook
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* [[Descendants of Darkness]] - Vampire, November 2005
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* [[Scorpion King]] - Planetary Passion series, [[Futuristic]] fantasy, November 2006, ebook
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* [[Beast In My Bed]] - Shape shifter/interracial, March 2006
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* Dreams of the Oasis III - ''Werewolf in L.A.'' - shape shifter, September 2006, ebook & trade paperback
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* Lady Sheba - Shape shifter, April 2006, ebook
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* Descendants of Darkness: Eternal Embrace - [[Vampire]], ebook
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* [[Descendants of Darkness]] - Vampire, November 2005, ebook
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* Beast In My Bed - Shape shifter/interracial, March 2006, ebook
  
 
===[http://www.simonsays.com/ Simon & Schuster - Pocket Books]===
 
===[http://www.simonsays.com/ Simon & Schuster - Pocket Books]===
  
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* [[All the King's Men]] - anthology featuring [[Scorpion King]] - ''coming May 2008'' (PRINT)
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* Royal Bondage - anthology featuring [[Scorpion King]] - May 2008, trade paperback
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===[http://www.total-e-bound.com/ Total e Bound]===
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* Warrior Lover - [[Greek Mythology]] - 2009, ebook
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* Nectar of the Gods - anthology featuring Warrior Lover - [[Greek Mythology]] - September 2008, ebook
  
 
===[http://cerridwenpress.com/AuthorsBooks.asp?AuthorCode=MBel Cerridwen Press]===
 
===[http://cerridwenpress.com/AuthorsBooks.asp?AuthorCode=MBel Cerridwen Press]===
  
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* [[To Tempt An Angel]] (w/a Marie Bellevaux) - Historical (Regency) paranormal, June 2006
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* To Tempt An Angel (w/a Marie Bellevaux) - Historical (Regency) paranormal, June 2006, ebook
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[[Image:RoyalBondage200x300.jpg |right|thumb|from Pocket]]
  
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[[Image:Stolenbythesheikh200x300.jpg|right|from Red Rose ]]
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===Out of Print===
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===[http://redrosepublishing.com/bookstore/product_info.php?products_id=44 Red Rose Publishing]===
 
  
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* [[Stolen by the Sheikh]] - Historical, August 2007
 
  
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===[http://www.newconceptspublishing.com/ New Concepts Publishing]===
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* Fairy Dust & Magic Kisses - Fairies and Magic
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* The Gladiator - Time Travel (Rome)
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* Fated Passion - [[Contemporary]]
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* Stolen by the Sheikh - Historical, mild BDSM
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* Seductions - Paranormal, trade paperback
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* Brazen & Burning - Contemporary/interracial
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* My Enemy, My Lover - Historical (American Revolution), mild BDSM
  
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* [[Fairy Dust & Magic Kisses]] - Fairies and Magic - ''coming soon''
 
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* [[The Gladiator]] - Time Travel (Rome), July 2007
 
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* Fated Passion]] - Contemporary, June 2007
 
  
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===[http://www.loveyoudivine.com/authors/mariebelle.php loveyoudivine]===
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===Free eReads on Author Website===
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* [[Seductions]] - Paranormal, September 2007 (PRINT)
 
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* [[Brazen And Burning|Brazen & Burning]] - Contemporary, October 2007
 
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* [[Christmas Magic]] - Paranormal - ''coming soon''
 
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* [[My Enemy, My Lover]] - Historical (American Revolution), mild BDSM, 2007
 
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* [[Her Masker Lover]] - Contemporary, 2006
 
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* [[Ulysses And The Lotus Eaters]] (w/a Marie Belle) - Mythology, 2005
 
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* [[Silk Whip]] (w/a Marie Belle) - BDSM (FemDom), 2006
 
  
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===[http://www.thedarkcastlelords.com/ The Dark Castle Lords]===
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* Ante Up - Historical (Western)
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* [[Lord Sancho]] - Vampire/Mainstream Romance - May 2007
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* The Hunted - Vampire
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* Christmas Magic - Paranormal
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* Her Masker Lover - Contemporary
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* Silk Whip - BDSM (FemDom)
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* Ulysses And The Lotus Eaters - Mythology
  
 
== Recognitions ==
 
== Recognitions ==
  
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*[[BEACON]] finalist for Best Erotica (SCORPION KING), [[First Coast Romance Writers]] (2007)
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* [[Romantic Times Magazine]] Top Pick for '''Crossed Swords''' (April 2008)
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*[[The Romance Studio#CAPA|CAPA]] (Cupid and Psyche Award) winner - [[The Romance Studio]] for Best Erotic Romance Anthology(2006)
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* [[The Romance Studio#CAPA|CAPA]] (Cupid and Psyche Award) nominee - [[The Romance Studio]] for Favorite Erotic Romance Author(2007)
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*[[Romantic Times Magazine]] Reviewer Choice nominee for Best Erotic Romance (2004)
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* [[BEACON]] finalist for Best Erotica for '''Scorpion King''',[[First Coast Romance Writers]] (2007)
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*[[PEARL]] (Paranormal Excellence Award for Romantic Literature) Honorable Mention winner (2004)
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* CAPA winner - '''The Romance Studio''' for Best Erotic Romance Anthology for '''Dreams of the Oasis III'''(2006)
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*PEARL nominee for Best New author (2003)
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* Romantic Times Magazine Reviewer Choice nominee for Best Erotic Romance for '''Descendants of Darkness''' (2004)
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* [[P.E.A.R.L.]] (Paranormal Excellence Award for Romantic Literature) Honorable Mention winner (2004)
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* [[2003 P.E.A.R.L. Winners|2003 P.E.A.R.L. Finalist]] - Best New author
  
 
== On the Web ==
 
== On the Web ==
 
* [http://www.mariannelacroix.com Marianne LaCroix] - Official Website
 
* [http://www.mariannelacroix.com Marianne LaCroix] - Official Website
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* [http://www.mariannelacroix.com/blog Blog]
 
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MarianneLaCroixReaders/ YahooGroup]
 
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sheba-news/ Newsletter]
 
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sheba-news/ Newsletter]
 
* [http://www.myspace.com/marilacroix MySpace]
 
* [http://www.myspace.com/marilacroix MySpace]
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* [http://romeroticawriters.blogspot.com RomErotica Writers]
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* [http://www.sizzlingsexy.com Sizzling Sexy] - [[Eileen Ann Brennan]], [[Anya Howard]], [[Tierney Linn]], [[Shara Azod]], [[Marianne LaCroix]]
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* [http://www.dangerzoneauthors.com Danger Zone Authors]
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* [http://www.passionsmuses.com Passion's Muses] - [[Rowan West]], [[Dawn Halliday]], [[Catherine Berlin]], [[Marianne LaCroix]]
 
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* [http://www.wildauthors.com Wild & Wicked Authors] - [[Devyn Quinn]], [[Desiree Erotique]], [[Annmarie Ortega]], [[Tyler Blackwood]], [[Sara Reinke]], [[Adrienne Kama]], [[Marianne LaCroix]]
 

Latest revision as of 19:43, 26 July 2011

Marianne LaCroix [1] has had a passion for romance since reading Gone With the Wind when she was a high school sophomore. Voracious reading eventually spawned another passion—writing. For years, Mari would go to work as a nurse in her local hospital, and then she’d run home and unwind by writing, escaping into a world of handsome heroes, and the women who love them. Her private escape has evolved from a full time hobby into a promising career. She’s had several recognitions for her writing including TWO Romantic Times Magazine Reviewers' Choice Award nominations.

Marianne is an active member in Romance Writers of America and holds a B.A. in English Literature. She lives in southwest Georgia with her family, two rowdy dogs, a noisy cockatiel, and one demanding cat.


Books

from Ellora's Cave

Ellora's Cave

Simon & Schuster - Pocket Books

  • Royal Bondage - anthology featuring Scorpion King - May 2008, trade paperback

Total e Bound

Cerridwen Press

  • To Tempt An Angel (w/a Marie Bellevaux) - Historical (Regency) paranormal, June 2006, ebook
from Pocket

Out of Print

  • Fairy Dust & Magic Kisses - Fairies and Magic
  • The Gladiator - Time Travel (Rome)
  • Fated Passion - Contemporary
  • Stolen by the Sheikh - Historical, mild BDSM
  • Seductions - Paranormal, trade paperback
  • Brazen & Burning - Contemporary/interracial
  • My Enemy, My Lover - Historical (American Revolution), mild BDSM


Free eReads on Author Website

  • Ante Up - Historical (Western)
  • The Hunted - Vampire
  • Christmas Magic - Paranormal
  • Her Masker Lover - Contemporary
  • Silk Whip - BDSM (FemDom)
  • Ulysses And The Lotus Eaters - Mythology

Recognitions

  • Romantic Times Magazine Top Pick for Crossed Swords (April 2008)
  • CAPA (Cupid and Psyche Award) nominee - The Romance Studio for Favorite Erotic Romance Author(2007)
  • BEACON finalist for Best Erotica for Scorpion King,First Coast Romance Writers (2007)
  • CAPA winner - The Romance Studio for Best Erotic Romance Anthology for Dreams of the Oasis III(2006)
  • Romantic Times Magazine Reviewer Choice nominee for Best Erotic Romance for Descendants of Darkness (2004)
  • P.E.A.R.L. (Paranormal Excellence Award for Romantic Literature) Honorable Mention winner (2004)
  • 2003 P.E.A.R.L. Finalist - Best New author

On the Web

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