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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 a [[Romantic Times Magazine]] [[Reviewers' Choice Award]] nomination. | '''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 a [[Romantic Times Magazine]] [[Reviewers' Choice Award]] nomination. | ||
| − | 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 husband | + | 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 husband, their twin daughters, two rowdy dogs, a noisy cockatiel, and one demanding cat. |
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== Recognitions == | == Recognitions == | ||
| − | *[[Romantic Times Magazine]] Top Pick for '''Crossed Swords''' (April 2008) | + | * [[Romantic Times Magazine]] Top Pick for '''Crossed Swords''' (April 2008) |
| − | *[[The Romance Studio#CAPA|CAPA]] (Cupid and Psyche Award) nominee - [[The Romance Studio]] for Favorite Erotic Romance Author(2007) | + | * [[The Romance Studio#CAPA|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) | + | * [[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) | + | * 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) | + | * 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. Winners|2003 P.E.A.R.L. Finalist]] - Best New author | * [[2003 P.E.A.R.L. Winners|2003 P.E.A.R.L. Finalist]] - Best New author | ||
Revision as of 23:51, 17 June 2010
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 a Romantic Times Magazine Reviewers' Choice Award nomination.
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 husband, their twin daughters, two rowdy dogs, a noisy cockatiel, and one demanding cat.
Contents
Books
Ellora's Cave
- Even Naughtier Nuptials - includes Bridesmaid and the Beast, trade paperback, November 2009
- Men After Midnight - includes Eternal Embrace & Descendants of Darkness, trade paperback, May 2009
- Pirate's Mistress - includes Crossed Swords & Sea Hawk's Mistress, trade paperback, March 2008
- Crossed Swords - Historical (Caribbean Sea, 1688), November 2007, ebook
- Bridesmaid And The Beast - Shape shifter/interracial, May 2007, ebook
- Sea Hawk's Mistress - Time Travel (Caribbean Sea, 1622), July 2007, ebook
- Planetary Passions: Scorpion King - Futuristic fantasy, November 2006, ebook
- Dreams of the Oasis III - Werewolf in L.A. - shape shifter, September 2006, ebook & trade paperback
- Lady Sheba - Shape shifter, April 2006, ebook
- Descendants of Darkness: Eternal Embrace - Vampire, ebook
- Descendants of Darkness - Vampire, November 2005, ebook
- Beast In My Bed - Shape shifter/interracial, March 2006, ebook
Simon & Schuster - Pocket Books
- Royal Bondage - anthology featuring Scorpion King - May 2008, trade paperback
Total e Bound
- Warrior Lover - Greek Mythology - 2009, ebook
- Nectar of the Gods - anthology featuring Warrior Lover - Greek Mythology - September 2008, ebook
Cerridwen Press
- To Tempt An Angel (w/a Marie Bellevaux) - Historical (Regency) paranormal, June 2006, ebook
New Concepts Publishing
- Fairy Dust & Magic Kisses - Fairies and Magic, October 2007, ebook
- The Gladiator - Time Travel (Rome), July 2007, ebook
- Fated Passion - Contemporary, June 2007, ebook
Out of Print
- Stolen by the Sheikh - Historical, mild BDSM
- Seductions - Paranormal, trade paperback
- Brazen & Burning - Contemporary
- My Enemy, My Lover - Historical (American Revolution), mild BDSM
- Ulysses And The Lotus Eaters (w/a Marie Belle) - Mythology
Free eReads on Author Website
- Ante Up - Historical (Western)
- The Hunted - Vampire
- Christmas Magic - Paranormal
- Her Masker Lover - Contemporary
- Silk Whip - BDSM (FemDom)
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
- Marianne LaCroix - Official Website
- Newsletter
- MySpace
- RomErotica Writers
- Danger Zone Authors
