New Jersey Author's Work Picked as a Top Five Read by Catalina Magazine

Award-winning author Caridad Pineiro is the author of several novels, including THE CALLING vampire series from Silhouette, a part of the Harlequin Enterprises family. Following the successful release of the first book in the series, Harlequin acquired the rights to several more titles.

Edison, N.J. (PRWEB) January 11, 2006 -- Award-winning author Caridad Pineiro is the author of several novels, including THE CALLING vampire series from Silhouette, a part of the Harlequin Enterprises family. Following the successful release of the first book in the series, Harlequin acquired the rights to several more titles. THE CALLING series will continue in November 2006 with DEATH CALLS. Two other novels in the series are slated for release in 2006 and 2007.

DANGER CALLS, the second book in THE CALLING series, has just been chosen by CATALINA magazine as one of the Top 5 Books by Latina authors in 2005. CATALINA’s reviewer, Michelle Reale notes: “Pineiro creates worlds so vivid, so real and so, well, human, you won’t be able to resist.”

DARKNESS CALLS, the first book in the series, was also recently a finalist for Best Paranormal of 2004 in the Affaire de Coeur Reader’s Poll.

In addition to THE CALLING vampire series, Caridad will have several releases for Pocket Books, beginning in September 2006 with SEX AND THE SOUTH BEACH CHICAS, a story about four amigas and a friendship that goes crazy when one of the women elopes. SEX AND THE SOUTH BEACH CHICAS continues the story begun in the first ever chica lit anthology, FRIDAY NIGHT CHICAS, an April 2005 release from St. Martin’s.

Also look for MORE THAN A MISSION in August 2006, Caridad’s contribution to the CAPTURING THE CROWN series from Silhouette Intimate Moments. Find out what happens when a seemingly mild-mannered chef must pit herself against an ex-Army Ranger who mistakenly believes her to be a world renowned assassin.

For more information on Caridad Pineiro, visit caridad.com.

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