Book 971

Love, Money And Amanda Shaw

by Linda Barrett

Published 1 February 2001

Love or money?

Amanda Shaw's life is almost perfect. She's about to make partner in her New York law firm, she has her own apartment, furnished to her taste and, best of all, she finally has financial security. Then Zach Porter– her childhood friend– shows up to tell her she's needed back home in Vermont….

The usually idyllic mountain resort is in chaos. Amanda's father is in the hospital, her mother's at his bedside, Amanda's teenage sister is out of control and the business is losing money. And Zach– her father's new partner– refuses to sell the place. He loves the mountains…and he loves Amanda.

As the weeks go by, Amanda realizes what was missing in her almost-perfect life. Love and family …and Zach.


Book 1001

True-Blue Texan

by Linda Barrett

Published 1 July 2001

Katherine Kirby has a new home and a new job. Houston, Texas, is a long way from Chicago, and teaching adults- high school dropouts, most of whom haven't sat in a classroom for years- is a far cry from teaching English at a prestigious university.

But she has to admit there's something about these students that touches her heart...especially the tall, dark Texan who sits in the second row.


Book 1073

The Apple Orchard

by Linda Barrett

Published 1 July 2002

For Abby MacKenzie, a few months working in an apple orchard- far away from Los Angeles- may be just what the doctor ordered. Hard physical labor, fresh air and nothing to remind her of the trouble at home.

So she drives across the country and arrives at Templeton Orchard. The large Templeton clan is warm and welcoming- except Dr. Jake Templeton, who doesn't want Abby anywhere near his unhappy young daughter.

However, as the busy apple season progresses, the little girl reaches out to Abby. And Jake finds himself falling for the sensitive, beautiful woman who's haunted by her past.


Book 1115

The Inn At Oak Creek

by Linda Barrett

Published 1 February 2003

Molly Porter was on her way to the Olympics, a member of the women's downhill ski team. A horrific accident left her, after years of recovery, alive and well, but carrying a lot of scars– not all of them visible. Because Molly can no longer have children.

Throwing her energies into her new career as a hotel manager at the Bluebonnet Inn, Molly is finally satisfied with her life. Until she meets Sam Kincaid, the new owner. He's handsome, he's smart and it looks as if their professional relationship is blossoming into something more. But Sam has very clearly expressed his desire for children– children Molly could never give him. She has to tell him, but if she does, will her world come crashing down…again?


Book 1289

The Daughter He Never Knew by Linda Barrett released on Jul 12, 2005 is available now for purchase.

Book 1366

A Man Of Honor

by Linda Barrett

Published 1 August 2006

Heather Marshall is fearless

But to Officer Dave McCoy, the social worker' s fearlessness spells trouble. And he can' t understand why she' s so afraid to trust her safety–and her heart–to a cop.

Heather' s dad was a cop–one with problems that nearly destroyed her family. But she survived. And she' s proud of her instincts as the can–do force behind a thriving inner-city shelter program.

Now her father wants a second chance. Well, he can get in line behind McCoy, because when it comes to cops, Heather has a hard time believing what any of them say. It' s up to Dave to change her mind.


Book 1409

Houseful Of Strangers

by Linda Barrett

Published 1 March 2007

Everybody wants a place they can call home…

When a broken arm forces Dr. Eric Mitchell to hire temporary help, the veterinarian who arrives on his doorstep takes him by surprise.

Physically, Alison Truesdale seems too fragile. Emotionally, her smile never quite reaches her eyes–especially around his son. The boy, Eric soon discovers, reminds her of a past she can' t outrun.

By the time he finds a runaway hiding in his barn, Eric has started to accept the unexpected. Because the teen shows him the way to Alison' s heart, and helps him see that his house full of strangers could make a perfect home.

SINGLE FATHER

Sometimes he gets things right. Sometimes he needs a little help…


Book 1560

Summer at the Lake

by Linda Barrett

Published 1 January 2009

Kristin McCarthy hears him before she sees him.

The melody of his saxophone glides across the summer night. The music's healing effect on her daughter has Kristin seeking the person who can play so beautifully. Too bad Rick Cooper is a cop. With all she and her daughter have experienced, police don't rank high on their get-to-know-you list.

Still, Rick could be one of the good guys. Something about him challenges all Kristin's assumptions. And their time together sparks her hopes for a future beyond this lakeside retreat. But before she can bring those dreams to life, Rick has to prove he's the man she and her daughter can trust...forever.


Book 1619

Quarterback Daddy

by Linda Barrett

Published 1 January 2010
"A party-loving sports figure is not an ideal parent in Alexis Brown's eyes. Too bad quarterback Dan Delito is the only parent her niece has. Alexis isn't in a position to raise the baby on her own, which means she needs Dan's help. And that means she'll have to make nice with the unsuitable man. Fine. Much to Alexis's surprise, however, Dan is good with his daughter. He also knows he needs help, so he convinces Alexis to act as a nanny until he gets this parenting thing down. And soon their uneasy friendship changes into an unlikely romance. But can a football player, a lawyer and a baby really make a family?"--P. [4] of cover.