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== Biography ==
 
== Biography ==
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 BOOKClub [http://www.romantictimes.com] Reviewer Choice nomination.
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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 BOOKClub[http://www.romantictimes.com] Reviewer Choice nomination.
  
Marianne is an active member in Romance Writers of America [http://www.rwanational.org] 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.
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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.
  
  
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'''Planetary Passions: Scorpion King''' - Futuristic fantasy
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'''Planetary Passions: [[Scorpion King]]''' - Futuristic fantasy
  
 
'''Dreams of the Oasis III''' - ''Werewolf in L.A.'' , shape shifter
 
'''Dreams of the Oasis III''' - ''Werewolf in L.A.'' , shape shifter
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'''Lady Sheba''' - shape shifter
 
'''Lady Sheba''' - shape shifter
  
'''Descendants of Darkness: Eternal Embrace''' - Vampire
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'''[[Descendants of Darkness]]: Eternal Embrace''' - Vampire
  
'''Descendants of Darkness''' - Vampire
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'''[[Descendants of Darkness]] ''' - Vampire
  
 
'''Beast in My Bed''' - Shape shifter/interracial
 
'''Beast in My Bed''' - Shape shifter/interracial
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'''The Haunting of the Desert Rose''' - Ghost
 
'''The Haunting of the Desert Rose''' - Ghost
  
'''Vamprotica 2005''' - ''The Hunted'', Vampire
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'''[[Vamprotica 2005]]''' - ''The Hunted'', Vampire
  
  
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== Recognitions ==
 
== Recognitions ==
Romantic Times Reviewer Choice nominee for Best Erotic Romance (2004)
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[[Romantic Times]] Reviewer Choice nominee for Best Erotic Romance (2004)
  
PEARL (Paranormal Excellence Award for Romantic Literature) Honorable Mention winner (2004)
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[[PEARL]] (Paranormal Excellence Award for Romantic Literature) Honorable Mention winner (2004)
  
PEARL nominee for Best New author (2003)
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[[PEARL]] nominee for Best New author (2003)
  
  

Revision as of 13:33, 16 January 2007

Biography

Marianne LaCroix [1] (aka Marie Bellevaux [2], Marie Belle [3]) 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 BOOKClub[4] Reviewer Choice 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 of thirteen years, their twin toddler daughters, four dogs, a noisy cockatiel, and one demanding cat.


Books

Ellora's Cave


Planetary Passions: Scorpion King - Futuristic fantasy

Dreams of the Oasis III - Werewolf in L.A. , shape shifter

Lady Sheba - shape shifter

Descendants of Darkness: Eternal Embrace - Vampire

Descendants of Darkness - Vampire

Beast in My Bed - Shape shifter/interracial



Cerridwen Press


To Tempt an Angel (w/a Marie Bellevaux) - Historical (Regency) paranormal



Mardi Gras Publishing


Fairy Dust & Magic Kisses - Fairies and Magic

Christmas Magic - Fantasy and Magic



loveyoudivine


Her Masker Lover - Contemporary

Ulysses and the Lotus Eaters (w/a Marie Belle) - Mythology

Silk Whip (w/a Marie Belle) - BDSM (FemDom)



Lady Aibell Press


Kiss Me Deadly - Shape shifter/Interracial

Ante Up - Historical (Western)

The Hunted - Vampire

The Haunting of the Desert Rose - Ghost

Vamprotica 2005 - The Hunted, Vampire



Ocean's Mist Press


Some Like It Hot - Contemprary/Inerracial


Recognitions

Romantic Times Reviewer Choice nominee for Best Erotic Romance (2004)

PEARL (Paranormal Excellence Award for Romantic Literature) Honorable Mention winner (2004)

PEARL nominee for Best New author (2003)


On the Web

Marianne LaCroix - Official Website

Blog [5], YahooGroup [6], Newsletter [7], MySpace [8]


Marie Bellevaux - Official Website

Wild & Wicked Authors - Devyn Quinn, Desiree Erotique, Annmarie Ortega, Tyler Blackwood, Sara Reinke, Adrienne Kama, Sassy Rebel, Marianne LaCroix

Indulge Authors - Anna J. Evans, December Quinn, Sherrill Quinn, Kelly Maher, Kate Lang, Jenna Howard, Marianne LaCroix