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Since when does "be right back" mean in a few years? Serena Matlock has been asking herself that question ever since Cole St. Germaine took off. And now that he's back in Spirit Creek, he'll have to pony up a lot of apologies before she'll even consider forgiving him. The real heartbreak, though, is that she still loves the idiot. Despite all the poor choices he's made, she knows he's a good man. But can they move beyond the chain reaction those choices kicked off? Or will he constantly remind her of the life-altering decision she had to make?
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE PROMISE HE MADE: 4 stars - Romantic Times
If he remembers, he'll never let her forget... Time heals all wounds--Torie Amhearst knows this firsthand. Ever since that awful event all those years ago, she's made the most of her life, her career. But the moment she discovers that the man she put behind bars is innocent, she knows she has to make it right. And how could she not? Thanks to her, Lincoln Crusoe has nothing. Not even his memory. Now, memory controls both of their lives. Tori can't forget and Linc can't remember. While she knows she's got to tell him the truth, every part of her resists. She never expected to love him and doesn't want to lose him. Because the truth won't set her free, it'll just send him running. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE MISTAKE SHE MADE 4.5 Stars Top Pick - Romantic Times Book Club. Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice nomination for Best Superromance of 2009 5.0 out of 5 stars - fine second chance at life thriller, April 11, 2009 By Harriet Klausner In Arizona Artist Tori Amhearst is stunned when DNA proved Linc Crusoe is not the man who raped her. She is appalled as her testimony put him behind bars where he stayed for a decade. To make matters worse, just before he is to be freed, he is badly injured in a prison assault that rushed him to Scottsdale Trauma Center for emergency treatment; when he regains consciousness from the medically induced coma, he suffers from amnesia. His only visitor is Tori who feels strongly she owes him for her wrongful accusation. He fails to recognize her so she explains she is a friend from college. As she falls in love with him, she knows she owes him the truth, but fears once aware of who she is he will rightfully end their relationship. She also knows he probably will regain his memory or someone will recognize her and tell him who she is. THE MISTAKE SHE MADE is a fabulous romance starring a heroine who knows she cannot take back her error but wants to do whatever she can to make it easier on her victim. Linc is simplified by his condition, but the tormented Tori more than makes up for it with her anguish. The story line has a neat twist involving what really happened and a condemnation of states quick to convict while ignoring DNA evidence as is Linc's case (until another criminal offered additional information). Fans will relish this second chance at life between the accuser and the accused. Harriet Klausner
The deck was stacked against him... After taking the rap for a crime he didn't commit, Jake Chandler swore he'd seen the last of his unforgiving Texas hometown. Until family business brings him back... face-to-face with his past in River Bluff. Face-to-face with Rachel Diamonte. Rachel not only broke his heart, she was the lone witness whose so-called evidence fifteen years earlier had branded him a "barnburner". He's never forgotten--or forgiven--the woman who betrayed him. Except now the former homecoming queen is a single mother who needs help, and she has the nerve to ask him for a job. It could be Jake's chance to make her pay for what she did... So why does he find himself compelled to protect her and her little girl? Texas Hold'em WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT GOING FOR BROKE: "Risking it all has never been so difficult. Linda Style pens an emotional story of second chances with GOING FOR BROKE. There are plenty of realistic obstacles for the couple to overcome, the least of which is the opinions and prejudice of the townspeople. The chemistry between them is palpable and keeps the reader guessing when they will finally let down their guards. The richly drawn characters and sense of place allowed this reader to feel a part of small town River Bluff, Texas. GOING FOR BROKE is a fine addition to the Texas Hold 'Em series and readers will welcome reunions with characters from previous books. A lovely story to spend the afternoon enjoying, I will recommend this to friends and family."
Jack Parker was just a kid when they locked his father away for murder. Raised by adoptive parents, he's been searching for a sense of identity ever since--and a truth he can live with. And if that means ending his budding relationship with Taylor Dundee by implicating Taylor's mother as the real killer, so be it. When Jack's investigation uncovers a shocking secret about her family, Taylor never wants to see the handsome man from Texas again. But unfortunately, she needs him to help her get to the bottom of her dead mother's lies... and right so many old wrongs to so many people. Starting with Jack. And then she'll have to find a way to tell him she's carrying his child...
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE MAN FROM TEXAS: Four stars!!! "Deep characterization and an original plot make Linda Style's THE MAN FROM TEXAS a winner!"
Luke's story She's the last person Luke expected to see Just why is Julianna staying at his father's ranch? Luke has come to Santa Fe to mend fences with his dad and lay low until the political fury over his current police investigation calms down. He's definitely not there to share memories of the good old days with his ex-wife. It's difficult for Julianna to remember when it had been good between her and Luke. And being close to the strong, handsome man she once loved unconditionally is too much. Either Luke leaves or she does. Except Julianna has nowhere to go. She needs to hide out at Abe's ranch to get her job done. Because nothing, not even anonymous death threats, will stop her. But if Luke finds out about the threats, he's never going to leave... Love and Danger -- a lethal combination.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT HUSBAND AND WIFE REUNION: "HUSBAND AND WIFE REUNION is a top-notch book that keeps the reader engaged from the first page. The tension is evident throughout the story and not just with the threats. Julianna and Luke spin some great dialogue in the pages, not to mention the exhilarating emotions they share. I cheered them on all the way through the book. Ms. Style creates a sharp, tight read that does not let go until the last page, and then after that, the characters still stay in the head. The way Julianna spoke of the grief and the therapy was so real, so in-depth. Just imagining her fright when she received the threats was absolutely spellbinding. Ms. Style incorporates a great plot and well-written story that is extraordinary in every way and deserves a 5 cups." 4 1/2 STARS! "Creative force Linda Style ends her dynamic Cold Cases: L.A. series with a riveting story entitled HUSBAND AND WIFE REUNION. ...I felt the tension building and the urgency mounting with each revelation until I finally read the last page and could close the book with a sigh of satisfaction. Linda Style has done it again!" FOUR STARS! A Riveting Story! "HUSBAND AND WIFE REUNION by Linda Style is a riveting story with fresh plot appeal! The characters have depth, and the serial killer story provides an interesting background for the reconciliation of Julianna and Luke."
She has to tell a lie. But that still hasn't stopped Detective St. James from coming around and asking Laura questions about the murder of her ex-husband. He seemed to see right through her when she said she didn't know anything about the notorious madam, Anna Kolnikov either. What good would it do to admit the dead woman had helped Laura turn her life around? It wouldn't help her protect her daughter from the mob. In fact, the anonymous phone calls had started as soon as St. James first flashed her his badge. She'd have to find a way to lose him soon. Before his inexplicable obsession with Anna cost her everything.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT AND JUSTICE FOR ALL: "Linda Style's novel, AND JUSTICE FOR ALL, is a gem of an addition to the Cold Cases: L.A. mini series. Brilliantly creative, Linda Style delivers an engrossing read of romance and suspense with strong characters and a beguiling plot. The conclusion had me gasping in surprise. AND JUSTICE FOR ALL is a stand-alone book, but don't deprive yourself of the added enjoyment of reading the rest of the Cold Cases: L.A. Thank you, Ms. Style, for your mesmerizing books."
Finalist for the Golden Quill Award!!
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THE PROMISE HE MADE, August 2009
THE MISTAKE SHE MADE, April 2009
GOING FOR BROKE, December 2007
THE MAN FROM TEXAS, September 2007
HUSBAND AND WIFE REUNION, 2006
AND JUSTICE FOR ALL, January 2006
HIS CASE, HER CHILD, June 2005 |
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Six female cops battling crime and corruption on the streets of Houston. Together they can fight the blue wall of silence. But divided, will they fall?
THE WITNESS, December 2004
Finalist for the Golden Quill Award!! 
She had vowed never to return to Houston's crime-riddled East End. But Detective Crista Santiago's promotion to the Chicano Squad put her right back in the violence of the barrio. Determined to transfer out as fast as possible, Crista first has to prove herself by solving a series of drive-by shootings, apparently gang-related.
Overcoming demons from her past and somebody in the department who wants her gone, Crista races the clock to find out who shot Alex Del Rio's daughter. And why anyone would want to hurt such a beautiful little girl--or her father, a crusader for improved living conditions within the Hispanic community. But Crista's feelings for Alex are getting in the way and...
Time is running out...
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE WITNESS:
FIVE STARS!!
"This exciting police procedural romance is the latest in the six female cops "Women in Blue" sisterhood tales. Mini-series fans will appreciate this fabulous contemporary that looks deep into the mean streets of Houston from the perspective of compassionate individuals fighting an uphill battle while finding love."
--Harriet Klauser
5 Hearts! "My immediate reaction at the end of this book was "Wow!" I found the investigation intriguing and the romance touching. I felt the frustration Christa endures within the police system as she tries not to betray her personal ethics. The scene where she encounters her ex-husband for the first time in years made me cheer.
I have been reading this series and this one is the best of the three. Because each book is about a different case, it stands alone quite well. I would love to see Alex and Crista in a further story. With his work as a community change agent and her police work, I could see the possibility of further satisfying tales."
-- B. Kathy Leitle, The Romance Reader
"A story you won't soon forget! Wonderful story, rich in family values, culture and tradition with love on several levels, while the characters come together to build a moving, unforgettable story."
-- Rendezvous magazine
"THE WITNESS by Linda Style could easily be taken from today's headlines. One of six books in the Women in Blue series, THE WITNESS is a dynamic story with a strong caring heroine and perceptive understanding hero. Linda Style presents inner city life of gangs and police corruption in a very personal way.
Accolades go to Linda Style for the very insightful book, THE WITNESS. My appetite has been whetted for more of the Women in Blue series and especially for more books by Linda Style. I whole heartedly recommend THE WITNESS as a book for your keeper shelf."
-- Donna at Cataromance.com
"Linda Style's book (THE WITNESS) has welcome depth thanks to its focus on Crista's family life, her past and the portrayal of several classes of Latino culture." -- RT BookClub
Watch for the Women in Blue Continuity series:
- October -- THE PARTNER, Kay David
- November -- THE CHILDREN'S COP, Sherry Lewis
- December -- THE WITNESS, Linda Style
- January -- HER LITTLE SECRET, Anna Adams
- February -- SHE WALKS THE LINE, Roz Denny Fox
- March -- A MOTHER'S VOW, K.N. Casper
WHAT MADELINE WANTS, September 2003
WHAT MADELINE WANTS: A second chance. and she figures she'll get that at the Tripplehorne Ranch in Arizona, where she's been hired to teach English to the Spanish-speaking staff.
WHAT MADELINE GETS: A big surprise. The owner of the Tripplehorne is dead, and the new owner, J.D. Rivera, is a man with a secret. He's also dark, handsome and -- if the locals are to be believed -- dangerous. And hiring an English teacher just isn't in his plans.
But plans can always be changed . . .
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT WHAT MADELINE WANTS:
"Readers will be swept away by this novel by Linda Style, who incorporates the plight of migrant workers into her romance. "
- Pamela Cohen, RT BookClub
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THE MAN IN THE PHOTOGRAPH
Winner of the Orange Rose Award
She's made a new life for herself
Irrepressible widow Jillian Sullivan is getting along just fine running her three beauty salons and keeping tabs on her eleven-year-old-going-on-twenty-something daughter--then Detective Adam Ramsey shows up on her doorstep with a shocking photograph.
He's going to turn it upside down
Adam Ramsey can't believe his luck that he finally has a clue that will help him crack a four-year-old murder case--that clue is a photograph of a man who just happens to resemble Jillian Sullivan's maybe-not-so-dead husband.
They both have compelling reasons for wanting to discover the truth. But it means they have to work together, and in the course of doing that, they discover truths about themselves--and each other .... Soon, finding THE MAN IN THE PHOTOGRAPH becomes more important than ever!
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE MAN IN THE PHOTOGRAPH:
"A tale of striking intensity ... a compelling romance."
"From California to Chicago, and through the jungles of Costa Rica, author Linda Style leads the reader through a tale of striking intensity in THE MAN IN THE PHOTOGRAPH. Style has a gift for creating intriguing settings and characterizations that allow the reader to escape to a world of danger, intrigue and passion. Jillian's resourcefulness and ability to triumph over painful circumstances in the past gives her the courage and strength to face devastating truths with compassion and generosity. Adam's need for closure and to give his partner's death meaning provide him with powerful motivation. As a result, Jillian and Adam's combined quest for truth brings these unlikely characters together in a compelling romance. THE MAN IN THE PHOTOGRAPH comes highly recommended."
- Cindy Penn, Amazon top 50 Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
"An exhilarating romantic suspense!"
"Linda Style provides an exhilarating romantic suspense novel that keeps readers wondering until the end. The story line is action packed, the cast makes the plot hum, especially the return of Jillian from her role in Daddy in the House. The audience will feel satiated by a strong intrigue."
- Harriet Klausner, The Best Reviews
"Once again, Ms. Style writes 'with Style'"
"If you've already read Slow Dance with a Cowboy and Daddy in the House, you know Ms. Style writes highly original stories that include characters with great depth. This book is no exception. It's an exciting, heart-stopping reading experience you won't want to miss. It proves, once again, Ms. Style 'writes with style'."
-Suzanne Tucker, Old Book Barn Gazette
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SLOW DANCE WITH A COWBOY, June 2002
Nicole Weston is shocked to encounter the man she loved--and left--ten years ago. Ex-cowboy Cameron Colter appears at her classroom door because his son, Michael, is one of her students. Michael's only recently become part of his life and being a father is new to Cam. He needs Nicole's help, but their history makes things awkward. She hasn't seen Cam since she left him without a word of explanation . . . and she's not ready to start explaining now.
Cam might not be ranching anymore, but he's still a cowboy at heart--independent, self-assured and fiercely loyal. As Nicole and Cam work together to help Michael, feelings that were buried in the past reemerge. Nicole still loves him, and she wants to give that love a second chance, but how can she possibly reveal to him the real reason she ended their relationship?
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DADDY IN THE HOUSE, March 2001
Winner of the 2002 Daphne du Maurier Award of Excellence
Nominated by Affaire de Couer for the best long contemporary of the year
Nominated for the Golden Quill Award
There hasn't been a daddy in Hallie's house for a while now.
Her parents, Logan Wakefield and Dana Marlowe, are divorced. Hallie lives with her mommy in Chicago, and her daddy is an investigator who travels all over the world.
Then Hallie has an accident. Logan rushes to the hospital where his daughter is still unconscious. Dana's not sure how to react when Logan announces that he'll be moving back into the house. She has no choice but to agree, at least while Hallie's still recovering, and while Dana herself, who works for the State Attorney's office is involved with a potentially dangerous case.
So, Daddy comes home. And that's good for Hallie, even if she's puzzled by the way mommy and daddy are acting-they're mad at each other one minute...and kissing the next.
*Look inside DADDY IN THE HOUSE for a special feature interview with Linda about writing--and getting published*
HER SISTER'S SECRET, June 2000
HER SISTER'S SECRET
Her sister had lived such a secret life, Whitney Sheffield didn't even know that Morgan had a three-year-old daughter. In a desperate phone call just before her death, Morgan had begged Whitney to find the little girl, to rescue SaraJane from her dangerous father--a man called Rhys Gannon.
When Whitney tracks Gannon down to a small place in Arizona, she lies about why she's there...and what she wants from him. But contrary to what she expects, Rhys seems to genuinely love his daughter. In fact, the more Whitney sees of him, the more he doesn't resemble the man her sister described. Whitney knows she has to discover Morgan's secret. Because, like it or not, she's fallen in love with Rhys Gannon.
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