JoAnn Ross

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Hero of the 1st Coldwater Cove book will be a former Marine for those who've felt left out of the High Risk Spec Ops series. Ooh-rah!Mood: creative creative10 hours ago view more

  • JoAnn Ross

  • 99 / Female
  • Tennessee, US
  • Last Login: 7/13/2009

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Interests

  • General

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    For our Patrick, in Iraq. And our Kyle, off to Afghanistan.


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    My rescued furry babies, Shadow and Toby Photobucket


    Darling Jessie, our newest adopted baby Photobucket

    My muse -- Hunky Bullet Guy

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    My new muse -- Hottie Soldier Guy

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  • Movies

    Thanks to Netflix, we watch a LOT of movies, but the ones I've watched over and over again are: Gone with the Wind; Gladiator; Lethal Weapon (the original, not the sequels); LA Confidential; A Walk in the Clouds; Into the West; The Secret of Roan Inish; Pirates of the Caribbean,the Black Pearl; Dear Frankie, Before Sunrise; Before Sunset (though I liked the first one a tad better); The Corpse Bride, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Spinal Tap.


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  • Television

    Although I'm a lifelong (well, since I was 7 years old) NY Yankees fan, I'm always ready for some football. College, pros, it doesn't matter. Hunky guys running around in shoulder pads and tight spandex. What's not to love?

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    I so miss my boys on Entourage (love, love, LOVE Ari!!), along with those Mad Men. Note to HBO -- Bring them back now!!!


    One of my fave shows is one you're not watching -- Friday Night Lights. (Truly, it's not all about football and Kyle Chandler is just too hunky as Coach. I've loved him since I first saw him seventeen years ago when he was in the 1940s TV show Homefront and have been hoping he'd find a series that fit him to a T. Well, this is definitely it. Although I thought the writers jumped the shark with last year's murder and cover up, I waited a long time for this new season, think they're back on track and dearly hope it's not cancelled. Though I have to admit I'm getting a bit tired of Tami.

    I'm also willing to admit I love reality shows. I never miss The Amazing Race, those over the top, self-indulgent OC Housewives (it's like a train wreck. I try to look away, but can't), So You Think You Can Dance, American Idol (but not every year, so far I'm back for this seaon), Top Chef, and for true diva, back-stabbing drama, Project Runway, where one day you're in, the next day you're out.



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  • Heroes

    All the remarkably strong women who have battled breast cancer and those who continue to fight it still.

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    First responders and the military men and women who stand in harm's way around the world, and the families who stand by these sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, husbands, wives, fathers, and mothers awaiting their return home. Those of us who enjoy our country's blessings owe them all a debt of gratitude for their service.












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    Because no Marine should stand alone.

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    May no soldier go unloved

    May no soldier walk alone

    May no soldier be forgotten

    Until they all come home

    http://www.soldiersangels.org

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Details

  • Status: Married
  • Here for: Networking, Friends
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo
  • Occupation: New York Times bestselling author

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Blurbs

About me:

Ten things most people don't know about me:

1) My first job, when I was three years old, was in a roller skating follies. My mother was a chorus line skater (sort of a Rockette on wheels), and since dependable day care was hard to come by in those days, I was made a member of the troop. My pay, a hot fudge sundae and a weekly movie matinee, seemed extraordinarily generous at the time.

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2) My early years were spent in a bungalow on Santa Monica Beach, with bulked up bodybuilders from L.A.'s Muscle Beach as babysitters.

3) While still in grammar school, I wrote melodramas, casting my sisters and neighborhood kids in the roles; since I was a prolific writer, box office receipts paid for my first bike.

4) After my mother remarried, I moved to the remote ranching country of Southern Oregon. Because the Cascade Mountains blocked television signals, people were forced to find other ways to amuse themselves. When I was ten-years-old, I led a group of kids to an abandoned cattle slaughter house and convinced them that the blood spattered all over the floor and walls was from murdered Girl Scouts.

5) While in high school, I interviewed local “celebrities” on a weekly afternoon television news/talk show.

6) I worked as a magician's assistant. (And no, I will not reveal how I was cut in half.)

7) I played folk piano in coffee houses, still believe Dylan's Blowin' in the Wind is one of the best songs ever written, but hope never to hear Puff the Magic Dragon again!

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8) I married my high school sweetheart. Twice.

9) I've skydived over the Arizona desert.

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10) I dearly hope editors never discover that I'd write for chocolate.

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Having worked in journalism and advertising before turning to fiction, I've written ninety-nine novels. So far.

These days I'm writing for NAL Signet and Kensington and my books have appeared on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists. I've also been published in 28 languages as well as in the Doubleday, Rhapsody, Literary Guild, and Mystery Guild booksclubs, and have had two novels excerpted in Cosmopolitan magazine, which, I occasionally remind my sweetie, makes me an official Cosmo Girl.

You can find out more about my books, and see pics, videos, and other cool stuff on my website.

Meanwhile, let's talk about one of my most favorite things to do, which is spending my days with hot, hot, hot (!) guys. Some people might say, "But yeah, JoAnn, the thing is, those guys are fictional."

Really? Well, maybe if you want to get technical. But to me, they're definitely real. And did I mention they're really, really hot? I've written all over the genres: category romance, family-centered women's fiction, erotic romance, paranormals featuring time travel, witches, space aliens, and other woo-woo things that go bump in the night. I've written about cops and killers and spies and SEALs. These days I'm having a lot of fun working on a High Risk series about former Special Ops heroes.

But here's the deal. . . Whatever genre I'm writing in, my books are all about the guys. They're tough, confident, sexy (and hot!) Alpha males who are secure enough in their own masculinity not to be threatened by equally strong, sexy women who challenge them every step of the way.

So if you enjoy fast-paced suspense novels with lots of danger and steamy sex, where the good guys win, the bad guys get punished, justice prevails in the end and the hero and heroine, after lots of hot sex, live happily ever after, then do I have a book for you!

HIGH RISK ROMANTIC THRILLER SERIES

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SHATTERED VIDEO

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FREEFALL VIDEO

Who I'd like to meet:

My readers, other writers and anyone else who loves a happy ending!



PRAISE FOR SHATTERED


"Ross returns to her extra-sexy, extra-Special Forces teams and the special women in their lives in a winning mix of action and romance."   ~  Patty Engelmann, Booklist

This is one exciting, erotic, and excellent story that takes the reader from one dangerous part of the world to another. Strong characters, excellent pacing, and intricate storylines seamlessly told in flashbacks makes SHATTERED another mature and very enjoyable read. ~ Betty, Fresh Fiction

"The newest installment of a series held together by a group of heroes who share history - a mission that went disastrously wrong in Afghanistan. The previous books, CROSSFIRE and FREEFALL, were NYT bestsellers and Shattered is poised to join them with more thrills than ever. If action, adventure and suspense are your drugs, prepare to be hooked."  Austin Camacho, The Big Thrill

 ". . . great characters and a hero and heroine with some of the best chemistry since Brad and Angelina."  Ellen Micheletti, ~ All About Romance

"This action-packed romantic suspense thriller (see FREEFALL and CROSSFIRE for the previous High Risk thrillers) is fast-paced from the onset in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq and never slows with a brief respite in the States and then onto Central America. Readers will relish their exhilarating High Risk tale."  ~ The Merry Genre Go Round

 "The third book in Ross' High Risk series is a fine addition to her oeuvre dealing with veterans of our current conflicts. The story is compelling, and showing characters dealing with some of the issues men and women face when they return from war adds depth.  Highly recommended. "  4 1/2 Stars   ~ Romantic Times

PRAISE FOR CROSSFIRE


"CROSSFIRE is another suspenseful romance by JoAnn Ross that you will not want to miss. With tension that you can cut with a knife, definitely pick up CROSSFIRE and get lost in world of the Navy SEALS and FBI that only JoAnn Ross can deliver. And, for those who want to be introduced to the first book in Ross's High Risk series, I recommend you read FREEFALL (February 2008)" ~ Kate Barrabrant, Romance Reviews Today.

"The plot is riveting, the characters sizzle and the ending will blow you away. Not only do the pages singe with passion, but they detonate with heart-stopping action. Trust me - you DO NOT want to miss Crossfire. But keep in mind, once you pick it up, it's impossible to put down." ~ Suzanne Tucker, Fresh Fiction.

"A can't-put-down-forget-the-housework-cereal-for-dinner book. The chemistry between Quinn and Cait screams off the page and practically singes your fingers. . . . Make room on your keeper shelf for this one!" ~ Cat Cody, Romance Junkies.

"Strong heroines are a Ross specialty, and she doesn't disappoint here. This is a great read for those wanting thrills and chills." ~ Jill Smith, RT Book Reviews

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