Linda Wisdom

Biography

Linda Wisdom was born and raised in Huntington Beach, California. Her career began when she sold her first two novels to Silhouette Romance on her wedding anniversary in 1979. Since then she has sold more than 75 novels to four different publishers. Her books have appeared on various romance and mass market bestseller lists and have been nominated for a number of Romantic Times awards. Linda also has been a finalist for the Romance Writers of America Rita Award. She lives with her husband, two dogs, two parrots and a tortoise in Murrieta, California.

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Books

Hide In Plain Sight
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 61,750. Language: English. Published: November 8, 2017 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Former U.S. Marshal Riley Cooper had come back to protect her. Three years ago Jenna Welles had been forced to leave the man she loved to enter the witness protection program alone, but now the criminals had found her. And this time, Jenna vowed to entrust only her life to Riley—not her heart. But Riley had no intention of saying goodbye again.
Through a Dark Mirror
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 71,890. Language: English. Published: September 12, 2017 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
WHAT SHE SAW: Fear. Heiress Dana Madison couldn't explain the disturbing things happening to her—dresses she didn't own appearing in her closet, strangers greeting her on the street. Desperate, she hired a man to watch over her—day and night. P.I. John "Mac" McKenna—tough guy, loner…bodyguard. WHAT HE SAW: A seemingly innocent beauty who didn't belong in his hard-edged world. What was going on?
Code of Silence
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 72,520. Language: English. Published: June 5, 2017 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
For three years Anne Sinclair ran from the charge of attempted murder of her brutal ex-husband and kidnapping her child from his custody. She changed her name, her appearance, her address whenever she felt it was time to move on. In Dunson, Montana she and her daughter found friends and a sheriff who was slowly stealing her heart. Could she trust him to give her the help she so desperately needed?
No More Mister Nice Guy
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 67,060. Language: English. Published: May 14, 2017 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Jed Hawkins refused to give his soul-deep commitment to the only woman he loved. So Shelby Carlisle vowed to put Jed behind her and took off for a mountain getaway with her best friend. When dangerous men break in and kidnap her in the middle of the night she’s in physical danger and fears for her life. It’s time for Jed to step up and make the ultimate commitment. Kidnappers don't stand a chance.
Dreams From The Past
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 43,910. Language: English. Published: April 10, 2017 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Western
When Kelly James went to Australia it was to fulfill her father’s dying wish to deliver long ago letters to the woman who had been his first love. How could she know that in Maureen's son Jake she would find a love to last forever? Cattle rancher Jake was everything she had ever wanted. But how could she convince him that she was the woman for him when he insisted on seeing her as a playgirl?
Memories After Midnight
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 68,910. Language: English. Published: March 8, 2017 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Beautiful attorney Alexandra Spencer loved being in control of her work and her life. Nothing deterred her until she was mugged, resulting in partial memory loss, & turned to the one person she trusted to help her. Detective Dylan Parker couldn’t believe Alex lost memories of the last two years of her life, including their divorce. Could this be a second chance? Could they survive to find out?
Rachel After Midnight
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 72,330. Language: English. Published: February 6, 2017 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » Suspense
Homicide detective Jared Stryker didn’t believe in fairy tales or ghost stories, only monsters of the human persuasion. Then he inherits an old ranch with a haunting link to his past. Savagely murdered by her cruel husband, a curse doomed Rachel Bingham to be trapped in the ranch house for eternity. But the streetwise sexy cop made her want to become mortal again. Ghost and cop. Can they be saved?
Roses After Midnight
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 64,670. Language: English. Published: January 23, 2017 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Romance » Action/adventure
When the “Prince Charming” rapist struck again, Detective Celeste Bradshaw went undercover to smoke out the criminal who always left a red rose. This by-the-book cop never thought she would fall for her ‘boss’, devilishly handsome café owner Luc Dante. Reformed rebel Luc couldn’t believe he'd fall for a cop when they had always been his enemy. Could he overcome his fears and save Celeste in time?
Bells, Rings and Angels' Wings
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 50,350. Language: English. Published: December 18, 2016 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » Clean & wholesome
Libby Barnes wished Christmas would go away—along with her husband Tyler. But would Santa answer a wish from Willow Hills, Indiana, pop. 400? Suddenly darkness fell, snow whirled & Libby could barely find her way home. But strangers answered her bell…and then she saw Tyler under the mistletoe with another woman! Could she get him back? A perfect holiday romance for lovers of It's A Wonderful Life
One Kiss, Two Kiss, Red Kiss, Now You Kiss
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 50,720. Language: English. Published: August 3, 2015 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » General
It Only Took One Kiss… Writing children’s books as a team took imagination and concentration. For 5 years Jill Blake and Greg Richmond worked together in a perfectly platonic partnership. Mixing business and pleasure couldn’t possibly work. Plus Greg always had more women than he knew what to do with and Jill never lacked for male attention. But when hearts are involved all it takes is one kiss.
The Countess and the Cowboy
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 64,820. Language: English. Published: April 20, 2015 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Cowboys and Indians never fought like this! When Letitia DeMarco took the deed, by gunpoint no less, to her ex-fiance's Montana cattle ranch, she didn't know it came with a negative cash flow...and Tyler Barnes, a foreman with a state-size chip on his shoulder. Before she could even unpack her designer boots, they locked spurs and made the ranch the wildest honky-tonk in town. A fun ride!
Under His Spell
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 64,930. Language: English. Published: April 6, 2015 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Clean & wholesome
One summer solstice, luminous black-clad Jack Montgomery materialized out of the mist in a meadow. He bought a haunted Victorian mansion, then with all the smooth moves of Dracula, he swiftly began to woo sweet Holly Bennett. Holly didn't know her kids had cast an ancient spell for a dad. She only hoped--as All Hallows' Eve drew near--that this magic man would never disappear. Bewitching romance!
Business As Usual
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 71,680. Language: English. Published: November 21, 2014 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » General
As acting director of Fantasy Toys, Drew Sinclair faced more than the usual problems of putting the company back on its feet. Working under her was Casey McCord, the man she had once loved and lost. How would Casey react to having her give him orders? And how would Drew keep her head when just the sight of Casey sent her blood pressure soaring? Will it ever be business as usual between these two?
Midnight Lady
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 50,850. Language: English. Published: October 18, 2014 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Gothic
Journalist Kyle Fletcher had expected an unusual greeting when he knocked at the door of the spooky manor house, but he wasn’t ready for the fireworks in Samantha Lyons sparkling violet eyes! He’d come to interview her movie-legend grandfather, but the mysterious wildcat who ran Baron Lyons’ film studio captured Kyle’s interest more…even if courting her meant facing down some personal ghosts!
A Man for Mom
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 45,610. Language: English. Published: September 30, 2014 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » General
Parenting a teenager was trouble enough, but when the teenager turned matchmaker, it added up to hormone overload. Chelsea Brennan was satisfied with her life as a single mom. Only the summer separated Chelsea's seventeen-year-old daughter from a college far from home. When Mark Harrison showed up on the doorstep Chelsea blew a gasket. He was too old for her daughter, but was he the man for mom?
O'Hara vs. Wilder
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 55,320. Language: English. Published: September 16, 2014 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Action/adventure
When Sheriff Tess O'Hara's former partner, detective Jake Wilder, roars into her small desert town and commandeers her house in pursuit of counterfeiters, he reignites temptations and passions Tess thought she had left behind. She'd surrendered to his temptation for one night long ago, and now he intends to prove that the passion still burns between them.
A Perilous Affair
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 70,970. Language: English. Published: August 19, 2014 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » General
She had a new name, a new face, a new identity...even a new personality. For ex-agent Mari Chandler, the past was dead and gone. Only her love for Reid Morgan refused to die. She went back to Mexico determined to let that love go. What brought Reid to the same place at the same time with the same idea? To surrender her secret would put them both in danger. Mari knew their lives depended on it.
This Old House
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 67,610. Language: English. Published: August 6, 2014 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » General
Devlin Grant and Megan Abernathy wed in a fever of passion and divorced a short time later in a fit of fury. No one would have brought them together again, except a woman with an even more notorious past. They met at the run-down California Victorian they’d inherited and just about the time they learned about the scandalous past of Gram's house, it it began to have an equally scandalous present.
Summer Love
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 179,080. Language: English. Published: July 22, 2014 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » General
The perfect summer beach read, Summer Love contains three hot and sexy summer romances that you can read anywhere, and any time, you like. * Counterfeit Husband * Sudden Impulse * Island Rogue All Classic Linda Wisdom romances! These three captivating tales are sure to make you sweat with passion regardless of the weather. Enjoy your summer love!
In Her Dreams
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 72,480. Language: English. Published: July 1, 2014 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General
Love didn't affect psychic Maggie Turner in the usual way. Instead of getting starry-eyed, Maggie got psychic static. No sooner had Dr. Ethan Baxter moved into her Monterey guest house than her long-dormant gift ran riot. She was tantalized by glimpses of a blissful future. And terrorized by recurrent nightmares. Having denied her gift, could Maggie tell the difference between danger and desire?
Her Secret, His Son
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 68,450. Language: English. Published: June 17, 2014 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » General
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Sara Murdock was pumping gas in Henderson, North Carolina, when she heard about the new preacher. He was reputed to be a quiet, thoughtful man. His name was Jess Larkin. She went home and looked at her teenage boy, and saw again the heart-wrenching smile and stubborn pride Tim had inherited from the father he never knew. How would Sara cope when everyone discovered the truth about Tim's parentage?
A Man With Doubts
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 71,450. Language: English. Published: May 20, 2014 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » General
In from the cold... Tracey White had once been an actress, but in Scott Kingsly, her new employer, she found the first man ever to kindle in her the fires she had always pretended to feel. Slowly they learned to trust, to share a passion and an intimacy she had dreamed of but never found, creating between them a blaze strong enough to melt the Colorado snows and keep out the winter's chill.
A Love to Last Forever
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 79,120. Language: English. Published: May 5, 2014 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » General
Once Stacy McAllister had been Carver High's Most Likely to Succeed and Mike Harper has been the class outcast. But at the reunion a devastating new Mike Harper swept Stacy off her feet. Soon he'd go back to St. Louis, taking a chunk of her past and a piece of her heart with him. She'd already given him a lot, but Mike wanted more. Did she dare to dream of a love that could last forever?
Sins of the Past
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 71,670. Language: English. Published: April 23, 2014 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » General
She'd thought it was all behind her... When a string of robberies cast a suspicious light on Stacy Markham's housesitting agency, her past came back with a vengeance. Ironically, Detective Mac McConnell was assigned to the case. During her rebellious, troubled teens, Stacy and Mac had experienced many run-ins. Now she was struggling against her attraction to him. But could she escape her past?
Murphy's Charm
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 75,290. Language: English. Published: April 8, 2014 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » General
Years before she'd left him to follow her passion: the dance. When an injury forced "Charlie" Wells to take a stopgap job as activities director of New Eden, she was shocked to find James as the manager of the community! He swore he'd teach the slate-eyed beauty a lesson in love before she left him again. But could she win his trust along with his love, and prove she'd stay--for a lifetime?
Love Has Many Voices
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 76,030. Language: English. Published: March 26, 2014 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » General
Witch, princess, monster, or minstrel—Holly Sutton could speak in a million voices. A whirlwind of creativity, she made a great living doing TV cartoon voice-overs. Her life in Thousand Oaks was ideal—except for Jonathan Lockwood, her stuffy banker neighbor. They were worlds apart and ne’er the twain would meet…unless they could learn to speak in the very special voice of love.
Sudden Impulse
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 43,950. Language: English. Published: March 11, 2014 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
He'd imagined the sea goddess who created the vivid fabric designs, the passionate wanton who wove her fiery fantasies into the cloth of dreams, but when Ben Wyatt flew to Treasure Cove to meet the real Kelly Andrews, he was shocked to encounter a cool businesswoman instead. Captivated by her beauty and lush sensuality, Ben challenged her to seize her chance at love, but did she dare?
All A Man Could Want
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 46,530. Language: English. Published: February 25, 2014 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
How could Dr. Kate Bradley succumb to a sexy patient in her own office! Computer programmer by day, celebrity look-alike by night, Mark Harrison bore a near-fatal resemblance to the notorious movie idol, Ty Winters. Nothing had interfered with Kate's dream of establishing her own private practice until now. She couldn't afford love's distractions. But how could she say no once she'd said yes.
Only Love
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 73,180. Language: English. Published: February 11, 2014 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
After a headline divorce, Kali Hughes had abandoned Beverly Hills for the lonely hills of Virginia. Bitterly, she vowed never to love again...until a man who knew her darkest secrets appeared on her doorstep, awakening long-buried hungers, bringing back searing memories of passions--and betrayal. Travis Yates demanded that Kali face the past, respond to their needs, and admit he was her Only Love.
Caution: Man at Work
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 78,280. Language: English. Published: January 28, 2014 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Cole Bishop had appeared in her hour of need and she'd hired him...a male housekeeper! Perhaps now, with her twin boys in his care, she could get back to her demanding career in advertising. But Kelly Connors hadn't counted on Cole insinuating himself into her life so personally...so passionately. And when the boys suddenly vanished, Kelly was terrified, torn. Could Cole help her find the answers?
Mistletoe Magic
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 58,240. Language: English. Published: December 9, 2012 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Quinn was more than ready for a getaway. To avoid her family, friends and would-be fiancé she sought refuge in the Vermont mountains. Then the blizzard hit like a freight train. Santee wasn’t sure what drew him to the snowy east at Christmastime. And he sure didn’t expect to find the lovely Quinn or a room at the picturesque Mistletoe Inn. Will love last only for the holidays or forever?
Dancer In The Shadows
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 47,410. Language: English. Published: December 9, 2012 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Valerie's marriage to Sean Hunter had been deliriously happy until her desire to become a dancer had torn them apart. Her husband gone, Valerie lost her career as well when she bore Sean the son whose existence he never even suspected. Then Sean walked back into her life, met his son, and demanded custody of them both. How could she cope with a man who wanted her only for her son's sake?
Guardian Angel
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 52,290. Language: English. Published: December 9, 2012 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Beautiful Alex Page had put a career in Naval Intelligence and a bitter marriage behind her. Now, as security chief of a major firm, her main charge was guarding the body of its dashing president. Alex had no interest in protecting Jared Templeton from the exquisite society women who assaulted his magnificent body by night...until suddenly he launched a calculated assault on her own heart.
Gentle Protector
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 48,750. Language: English. Published: December 9, 2012 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Keri Burke hadn't always been gun-shy around men. But pregnant and alone, the owner of K.B. Temps certainly wasn't ready to love again. Why wouldn't Ryan Kincaid, ruggedly handsome business tycoon, take no for an answer? Somehow her failed marriage, her difficult pregnancy, and her disastrous mistake didn't seem to matter. Why was it so hard for her to trust him?
Twist of Fate
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 61,880. Language: English. Published: December 9, 2012 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General
Diner waitress Allie Walker dreamed of grandeur, but even she never fathomed of being switched into the body of Brianne Sinclair, the world's most beautiful heiress. Dream come true? Not for long. For when Allie came to as Brianne, there was a dead fiance at her feet--and she was holding the smoking gun! Only struggling private investigator Pete Hackette believes she's innocent.
Vegas Vows
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 57,940. Language: English. Published: December 9, 2012 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Vegas TV talk show host Robyn Sinclair hates the idea of a week of shows about weddings at the new make-your-fantasy-come-true chapel almost as much as she hates weddings in general. But as soon as chapel manager Matt Dylan meets Robyn, he can think of nothing else but tying the knot. With her! Sparks fly as these two professionals are forced to work together and pursue their own Vegas Vows.
O'Malley's Quest
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 67,070. Language: English. Published: December 9, 2012 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Action/adventure
Bored with excitement, archaeologist Kate O'Malley was ready to settle down until her scheming Irish grandfather teased her with a proposal of one last adventure. And what a doozy!
'Twas The Night
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 61,620. Language: English. Published: December 1, 2012 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
When Ukiah Jones' two best buddies got hitched, the eternal bachelor was determined not to be number three. So he holed up at their jointly-owned Lake Tahoe cabin. Good plan, 'til it was invaded by a lady on the lam & two young kids. His masculine safe haven was quickly cluttered with toys and noise. But it didn't stop there. Not when Sydney and the kids wanted him to play not only Santa, but dad!
Free Spirits
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 73,450. Language: English. Published: November 12, 2012 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General
Alex Cassidy’s parents always said they’d move heaven and earth to ensure she married well. And this time they did. Alex was turning thirty with no husband in sight—a combination they just couldn’t live with. The day she turned 3-0, her parents arrived. Now most ghosts were fleeting apparitions, but Alex’s ghosts were here to stay… ...at least until they delivered her birthday present-Mr. Right!
Snow Queen
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 51,260. Language: English. Published: November 5, 2012 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
The untouchable Samantha Danvers was called a snow queen. No one knew her heart was more vulnerable than many because of Mike Trent, who'd stolen it five years before. So she made the vow to never love again. A pact that was easy to keep until he returned to melt her icy exterior and reveal the warm loving woman within.
Voices in the Night
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 77,320. Language: English. Published: November 5, 2012 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Malnutrition, cruelty were the unbearable realities of the South American prison. All M.J. Blake had to fight fear and despair was a stranger’s voice. The unseen reporter in the adjoining cell gave M.J. courage when she needed it. They shared whispered memories, hopes, secrets, regrets… Eighteen months after winning her freedom, M.J. pretended that her life, her work, and her psyche weren’t
Sometimes A Lady
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 72,050. Language: English. Published: November 4, 2012 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
The man assigned to protect her dressed like a biker and talked like a thug. Veterinarian Elise Carpenter thought maybe she was safer without police protection. Detective Dean Cornell soon learned living with the sexy lady vet was no choice assignment. Not with three squabbling girls, two snoring tortoises, and a loudmouth macaw on his tail.
Hotel Hex
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 29,530. Language: American English. Published: October 30, 2012 by Linda Wisdom. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » Short stories
Clue Meets Bewitched and Nancy Drew With a Touch of Hex! A weekend away at an exclusive hotel in the Hollywood Hills sounds great for vampire PI Nick and his hexy honey, Jazz. Except Stonegate Manor isn’t what it appears to be. There’s no relaxation this hellish weekend and Jazz goes up against an ancient evil that just might be more than this hexy witch can handle.

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