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Check out USA Today‘s interview of me on their Happily Ever After blog! Many thanks to the amazing Pamela Clare for putting together such a wonderful feature!! http://books.usatoday.com/happyeverafter/post/2011-12-04/interview-catherine-mann-author-of-hot-zone/578111/1?fb_ref=.Ttw_D3i-EwA.like&fb_source=profile_oneline
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Happy Holidays and Happy December – time for HOT ZONE, book 2 in my “Elite Force” pararescue jumper (PJ) series! What is an Air Force Pararescueman, you ask? Well, here’s a short youtube clip from the delightfully entertaining show MAIL CALL on the History Channel explaining all about PJs. Check it out! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHa14egZKSw
Catherine Mann’s December Blog Tour – HOT ZONE Launch!
Books Given Away at Each Blog!
Thurs, Dec 1: Fresh Fiction hhttp://freshfiction.com/page.php?id=3796
Casablanca Authors http://casablancaauthors.blogspot.com/
Mon, Dec 5: Sia McKye’s Thoughts Over Coffee http://siamckye.blogspot.com/
Tues, Dec 6: Long & Short Reviews http://lasrguest.blogspot.com/
5:00-6:00 EST Casey Crow’s Blog Party http://www.caseycrow.com/blog/
Wed, Dec 7: Love Romance Passion Blog http://www.loveromancepassion.com/
Thurs, Dec 8: Joan Swan’s Blog http://joanswan.blogspot.com/
Fri, Dec 9: Just Romantic Suspense http://www.justromanticsuspense.com/
Mon, Dec 12: Book Obsessed http://www.book-obsessed.com/
Tues, Dec 13: Over the Edge http://www.overtheedgebkreviews.com/
Wed, Dec 14: Harlequin.com Open House Christmas Party LIVE Chat
8-9 pm EST http://community.harlequin.com/
Thurs, Dec 15: Good, Bad & Unread www.goodbadandunread.com
Mon, Dec 19: SOS Aloha http://www.sosaloha.blogspot.com/
Tues, Dec 20 Debbie’s Book Bag http://debsbookbag.blogspot.com
Wed, Dec 21 Romance Reviews Today LIVE Chat
9-10 pm EST http://client0.addonchat.com/sc.php?id=102122
Thurs-Sun, Dec 22-25: Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays!
Mon, Dec 26: Reader, I Created Him Blog http://readericreatedhim.wordpress.com/
Wed, Dec 28: Reading Between the Wines http://readingbetweenthewinesbookclub.blogspot.com/
Thurs, Dec 29: Romance At Random http://www.romanceatrandom.com/%E2%80%9Ccelebrating-my-birthday-with-friends-%E2%80%93-plus-giveaway%E2%80%9D/ (It’s my birthday, so there will be extra partying and doorprize giveaways!)
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Happy Holidays! Can hardly believe it’s the end of 2011 already! So much accomplished and so much to look forward to in 2012. 
Here’s an overview for this month:
*HOT ZONE: The next book in my “Elite Force” series – HOT ZONE – is on shelves now!
*BLOG TOUR: Check out my blog tour schedule on the main page of my website. Free books given away at every stop on the blog tour. FMI on specific dates and blogs, check out the main page of my website: http://catherinemann.com
*USA Today: Yes, USA Today has interviewed me for their Happily Ever blog! Check it out at:
http://books.usatoday.com/happyeverafter/post/2011-12-04/interview-catherine-mann-author-of-hot-zone/578111/1?fb_ref=.Ttw_D3i-EwA.like&fb_source=profile_oneline
*BOOKMARKS: Send a SASE to P.O. Box 6065, Navarre, FL 32566 for bookmarks.
*Ever wonder exactly what an Air Force pararescue jumper is? Check out this clip from the History Channel’s MAIL CALL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHa14egZKSw
***HOT ZONE is on shelves now!***
HOT ZONE
Days full of danger…
For Pararescueman Master Sergeant Hugh Franco, it’s all about saving other people’s lives. Then he moves on. But when he pulls beautiful Amelia Bailey and her adopted nephew from the rubble of a catastrophic earthquake, he finds himself entangled in their lives in ways he could never have imagined…
And desire-filled nights…Amelia’s trip to the Bahamas to help with an international adoption has been no vacation, but the hardest part is yet to come. As Amelia and Hugh are pulled unawares into a deadly smuggling scheme, simmering beneath their growing need to protect each other is a compelling attraction they’re both determined to deny…
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“Elite Force” series:
Book 1: COVER ME, Available Now!
Book 2: HOT ZONE, Available Now!
Book 3: UNDER FIRE, May 2012
“Catherine Mann’s powerful writing style sweeps the reader into pulse-pounding dangers, gripping suspense, and spine-tingling passion—a transporting read.” –Long & Short Romance Reviews
“This story is a MUST READ! Ms. Mann is a master with romantic suspense! You just can’t miss it!” –Dark Divas Reviews (5 Divas)
“…a spectacular ride.” –Leslie’s Psyche Reviews (5 stars)
“What an incredible, action-packed, emotional book…characters that I fell in love with, all tied up in wonderful writing.” –Smitten With Reading Reviews (A+)
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Wishing everyone a blessed, safe and happy holiday season!
Holiday Hugs,
Cathy
Catherine Mann – USA Today Best-seller
HOT ZONE, “Elite Fore,” Sourcebooks, Dec 2011
CODE OF HONOR, “Special Ops,” HQN, Jan 16, 2012 (ebook reissue)
BLAZE OF GLORY, “Special Ops,” HQN, Jan 16, 2012 (ebook reissue)
PROTECTOR, “Dark Ops,” Berkley, March 2012
HONORABLE INTENTIONS, HQ Desire, April 2012
UNDER FIRE, “Elite Force,” Sourcebooks, May 2012
http://catherinemann.com
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October News from Catherine Mann!
~*~*~BILLIOANAIRE’S JET SET BABIES~*~*~
October brings my next Harlequin Desire – BILLIOANAIRE’S JET SET BABIES. For those of you who asked for Seth Jansen’s story (a recurring character in both my Silhouette Intimate Moments and Desire books) – here’s his book!
Playing house…
While cleaning a jet for entrepreneur Seth Jansen, Alexa Randall finds the strangest items: his one-year-old twins! Seth needs a temporary nanny; Alexa needs time for a one-on-one business pitch. So she says yes to an intimate stay on a lush Florida island—and yes to the man who’s passion makes her question the choices she’s made.
Living in luxury brings back memories of the world she left behind. The babies remind her of the family she once wanted. And the nights with Seth are…incomparable. This billionaire could be the man of her dreams—if he’s not out of her league.
Cataromance Reviews says… “…steamy passion in BILLIONAIRE’S JET SET BABIES, yet the emotional impact is just as compelling… an enchanting romantic novel.”
~*~*~New Bookmarks~*~*~
My publisher just sent me GORGEOUS new bookmarks for my “Elite Force” pararescue series! If you would like an autographed bookmark, send a self addressed stamped envelope to: Catherine Mann, P.O. Box. 6065, Navarre, FL 32566
~*~*~Reader Feedback~*~*~
As always, I adore interacting with readers. I can be found online at:
Facebook: Catherine Mann (author)
Twitter: CatherineMann1
Email: Catherine@CatherineMann.com
Feel free to share this newsletter with anyone, anywhere, anytime!
Happy Reading!
Cathy
Catherine Mann – USA Today Bestseller
http://catherinemann.com
COVER ME, “Elite Force,” Sourcebooks, on sale now!
BILLIONAIRE’S JET SET BABIES, Harlequin Desire, one sale now!
HOT ZONE, “Elite Force,” Sourcebooks, Dec 2011
PROTECTOR, “Dark Ops,” Berkley, March 2012
HONORABLE INTENTIONS, Harlequin Desire, April 2012
UNDER FIRE, “Elite Force,” Sourcebooks, May 2012
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WEEK 2:
Monday, July 11: Night Owl Reviews
Tuesday, July 12: Sizzling Hot Books
Thursday, July 14: The Long and Short of It
WEEK 3:
Monday, July 18: Laugh Love Write
Tuesday, July 19: As the Pages Turn
Wednesday, July 20: Sia McKye’s Thoughts Over Coffee
WEEK 4:
Tuesday, July 26: Debbie’s Book Bag
Wednesday, July 27: Author Anna DeStefano’s Blog
Thursday, July 28: My Book Addiction and More
Spotlight Author at Romantic Times Magazine website for entire month of July!
Booksignings:
Tuesday, July 12, from 11:00-1:00, The Book Rack, 29E Miracle Strip Parkway Southwest,
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548. (850) 243-8020.
Saturday, July 16, from noon-2:00, Eglin AFB Base Exchange on Eglin AFB (near Ft. Walton Beach, FL
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And, as a special treat to readers, I’ve posted a FREE prequel novella (5 chapters) chronicling the high school romance of the hero and heroine in my June Harlequin Desire, ACQUIRED: CEO’S SMALL TOWN BRIDE. Click here to read “Rafe & Sarah: The Beginning”! (Text Copyright © 2011 by Harlequin Books S.A. Permission to reproduce text granted by Harlequin Books S.A.)
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!!!!eBook preorder special for COVER ME of only $2.99 for Kindle, iBookstore and Nook until July 5!!!!
And, as a special treat to readers, I’ve posted a FREE prequel novella (5 chapters) chronicling the high school romance of the hero and heroine in my June Harlequin Desire, ACQUIRED: CEO’S SMALL TOWN BRIDE. Click here to read “Rafe & Sarah: The Beginning”! (Text Copyright © 2011 by Harlequin Books S.A. Permission to reproduce text granted by Harlequin Books S.A.)
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JUNE/JULY BOOKSIGNINGS:
Tuesday, June 28, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square, Broadway Ballroom, NYC. Over 400 authors signing! Open to the public. All proceeds go to Pro Literacy Worldwide and their local NYC partner, ACE New York.
Tuesday, July 12, from 11:00-1:00, The Book Rack, 29E Miracle Strip Parkway Southwest,
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548. (850) 243-8020.
Saturday, July 16, from noon-2:00, Eglin AFB Base Exchange on Eglin AFB (near Ft. Walton Beach, FL)
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Tuesday, June 28, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square, Broadway Ballroom, NYC. Over 400 authors signing! All proceeds go to Pro Literacy Worldwide and their local NYC partner, ACE New York.
Tuesday, July 12, from 11:00-1:00, The Book Rack, 29E Miracle Strip Parkway Southwest,
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548. (850) 243-8020.
Saturday, July 16, from noon-2:00, Eglin AFB Base Exchange on Eglin AFB (near Ft. Walton Beach, FL)
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Happy summer and happy reading!
~*~*~ON SHELVES NOW!~*~*~
My June Harlequin Desire – ACQUIRED: CEO’S SMALL TOWN BRIDE – is on shelves now!
The story:
The people of Vista del Mar were about to pay. Now that Rafe Cameron had made his fortune, he was out to settle old debts. Except he hadn’t counted on running into Sarah Richards—his feisty ex-flame who was determined to put an end to his feud with their hometown.
Secretly amused that Sarah had turned into such a do-gooder, Rafe allowed himself to consider her pleas. But nothing, not even the thawing of his own frozen heart, would make this CEO amend his plans. Until one revelation changed everything.
Another stellar review in on ACQUIRED: CEO’S SMALL TOWN BRIDE!
“ Catherine Mann has definitely penned another winning story. ACQUIRED: THE CEO’S SMALL-TOWN BRIDE is a rewarding story in the Takeover series, as it is overflowing with heartfelt emotions and blazingly fervent desire.” –Cataromance Reviews
~*~*~JULY BOOK~*~*~
My new “Elite Force” military series debuts in July with COVER ME, Sourcebooks Casablanca! Book 2 (HOT ZONE) will be out in December, and book 3 (UNDER FIRE) will be out in May 2012.
The Story:
It should have been a simple mission… Pararescueman Wade Rocha parachutes from the back of a helicopter into a blizzard to save a climber stranded on an Aleutian Island, but Sunny Foster insists she can take care of herself just fine…
But when it comes to passion, nothing is ever simple… With the snowstorm kicking into overdrive, Sunny and Wade hunker down ina cave and barely resist the urge to keep each other warm… until they discover the frozen remains of a horrific crime…
Unable to trust the shady local police, Sunny and Wade investigate, while their irresistible passion for each other gets them more and more dangerously entangled…
To learn more about COVER ME and read an excerpt, visit my website at: http://catherinemann.com and be sure to check out my video book trailer for COVER ME. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4i35LHkTypM (All links are also on my website: catherinemann.com )
~*~*~BOOKSIGNINGS~*~*~
Tuesday, June 28, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square, Broadway Ballroom, NYC. Over 400 authors signing! All proceeds go to Pro Literacy Worldwide and their local NYC partner, ACE New York.
Tuesday, July 12, from 11:00-1:00, The Book Rack, 29E Miracle Strip Parkway Southwest,
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548. (850) 243-8020.
Saturday, July 16, from noon-2:00, Eglin AFB Base Exchange on Eglin AFB (near Ft. Walton Beach, FL)
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As always, please feel free to pass this newsletter along to anyone, anywhere, anytime!
Cheers,
Cathy
Catherine Mann, USA Today Best Seller
ACQUIRED: CEO’S SMALL TOWN BRIDE, Harlequin Desire, June 2011
COVER ME, “Elite Force Bk 1,” Sourcebooks, July 2011
BILLIONAIRE’S JET SET BABIES, Harlequin Desire, Oct. 2011
IRRESISTIBLY HIS, Harlequin Showcase, Nov. 2011
HOT ZONE, “Elite Force Bk 2,” Sourcebooks, Dec. 2011
PROMOTED TO PAPA, Harlequin Desire, April 2012
PROTECTOR, Berkley Sensation, April 2012
UNDER FIRE, Sourcebooks, May 2012
http://catherinemann.com
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Lots of books on the horizon this summer and fall! ACQUIRED: CEO’S SMALL TOWN BRIDE (Harlequin Desire) comes out in June. See the contest giveaway below. And in July, I launch a new military series with COVER ME (Sourcebooks Casablanca.) Click this link to check out the video book trailer! Also, coming up, BILLIONAIRE’S JET SET BABIES (Harlequin Desire, Oct.), IRRESISTIBLY HIS (Harlequin Showcase, Nov.) and HOT ZONE (Sourcebooks Casablanca, Dec.) ~*~*~*~*~
CONTEST GIVEAWAY!
Enter for a chance to win all six books in “The Takeover” continuity series – including an advance copy of my June book, ACQUIRED: THE CEO’S SMALL TOWN BRIDE! To enter, simply send your snail mail info to contest@catherinemann.com One winner will be drawn at random on May 31, 2011. Here’s a list of the books in the prize package. To double your chances at winning, subscribe to my e-mail newsletter at the bottom of the page. Good luck and happy reading!
“The Takeover” series (first 5 books include a short story by Catherine Mann):
Book 1 – Claimed: The Pregnant Heiress by Day Leclaire (January 2011)
Book 2 – Seduced: The Unexpected Virgin by Emily McKay (February 2011)
Book 3 – Revealed: His Secret Child by Sandra Hyatt (March 2011)
Book 4- Bought: His Temporary Fiancee by Yvonne Lindsay (April 2011)
Book 5 – Exposed: Her Undercover Millionaire by Michelle Celmer (May 2011)
Book 6 – Acquired: CEO’s Small Town Bride by Catherine Mann (June 2011)
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Hi! It’s looking like a joyfully busy summer! Lots going on with booksignings and book releases. So I’ll get right to the details! FYI, if any of the links below get garbled in cyber translation, the newsletter will also be posted on the blog section of my website at catherinemann.com and in the discussion section of my facebook page at Catherine Mann (author).
~*~*~BOOKSIGNINGS~*~*~
Tuesday, June 28, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square, Broadway Ballroom, NYC. Over 400 authors signing! All proceeds go to Pro Literacy Worldwide and their local NYC partner, ACE New York.
Tuesday, July 12, from 11:00-1:00, The Book Rack, 29E Miracle Strip Parkway Southwest,
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548. (850) 243-8020. For those who would like to visit afterward, we will convene across the street at The Crab Shack once the booksigning ends. If you would like to join in afterward, send me an e-mail at catherine@catherinemann.com so I can get a head count.
Saturday, July 16, from noon-2:00, Eglin AFB Base Exchange on Eglin AFB (near Ft. Walton Beach, FL)
~*~*~JUNE BOOK~*~*~
In June, I hope you’ll be on the look out for my book ACQUIRED: CEO’S SMALL TOWN BRIDE, Harlequin Desire. It’s the last book in a 6-book continuity (although it can be read as a stand alone.) If you’re interested in tracking down the other books first, here’s a list of the entire series, all still available online.
“The Takeover” series (first 5 books include a short story by Catherine Mann):
Book 1 – Claimed: The Pregnant Heiress by Day Leclaire (January 2011)
Book 2 – Seduced: The Unexpected Virgin by Emily McKay (February 2011)
Book 3 – Revealed: His Secret Child by Sandra Hyatt (March 2011)
Book 4- Bought: His Temporary Fiancee by Yvonne Lindsay (April 2011)
Book 5 – Exposed: Her Undercover Millionaire by Michelle Celmer (May 2011)
Book 6 – Acquired: CEO’s Small Town Bride by Catherine Mann (June 2011)
Reviewers have this to say about my ACQUIRED: CEO’S SMALL TOWN BRIDE!
“Mann’s neat wrap-up of the Takeover series is a juicy foray into high school romance and adult responsibilities, with a tantalizing couple and a startling climax. ” –Romantic Times (4 1/2 Stars!)
“A sensual, beautiful tale.. Catherine Mann has once again penned a fabulous story… Don’t miss this captivating read.” –Romance Reviews Today
~*~*~JULY BOOK~*~*~
My new “Elite Force” military series debuts in July with COVER ME, Sourcebooks Casablanca! Book 2 (HOT ZONE) will be out in December, and book 3 (UNDER FIRE) will be out in May 2012.
Rocking reviews are already coming in!
“Mann delivers plenty of thrills and charged erotic situations with this first in a new series featuring pararescue men, elite U.S. Air Force heroes ready for tense ‘land, sea, or mountain, military missions or civilian rescue’ around the globe… bracing thriller with a strong-willed heroine and sensitive, hard-bodied hero.” –Publishers Weekly
“This summer sizzler set in Alaska is one cool romantic read. It has intrigue, a bad guy, a super good guy and a kick-butt Sunny Foster. For romantic suspense readers who love tough-as-nail women partnered with military heroes, Mann’s Elite Force series is for you.” –Romantic Times Reviews Magazine, (4 1/2 stars TOP PICK!)
“Adventure and suspense are the hallmarks of Mann’s award-winning military romances, and this first book in the Elite Force series won’t disappoint her many fans.” –Booklist Reviews
To learn more about COVER ME, visit my website at: http://catherinemann.com and be sure to check out my video book trailer for COVER ME. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4i35LHkTypM
~*~*~CONTEST~*~*~
Check out my website http://catherinemann.com for details on my latest contest where I’m giving away all six books in “The Takeover” series! Contest ends May 31, 2011.
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As always, feel free to share this newsletter with anyone, anywhere, anytime…
Wishing everyone a blessed and safe Memorial Day weekend!
Cheers,
Cathy
Catherine Mann, USA Today Best Seller
ACQUIRED: CEO’S SMALL TOWN BRIDE, Harlequin Desire, June 2011
COVER ME, “Elite Force Bk 1,” Sourcebooks, July 2011
BILLIONAIRE’S JET SET BABIES, Harlequin Desire, Oct. 2011
IRRESISTIBLY HIS, Harlequin Showcase, Nov. 2011
HOT ZONE, “Elite Force Bk 2,” Sourcebooks, Dec. 2011
Website: http://catherinemann.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Catherine-Mann-Author/155339917846784
Video Book Trailer for COVER ME: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4i35LHkTypM
All links can also be found on my website.
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