Linda O. Johnston - Romance Books

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Romantic Suspense and Mystery Novelist

Romantic Suspense Books by Linda O. Johnston

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Not a Moment Too Soon

Silhouette Intimate Moments #1331

As a private investigator, jaded Hunter Strahm thought he'd seen every kind of cruelty. But someone had kidnapped his precious daughter, and Hunter would move heaven and earth to bring her home safely — even if that meant inviting beautiful, bewitching Shauna O'Leary back into his life.

Shauna had never forgiven Hunter for dismissing her psychic ability to channel a killer's mind — and leaving her with a broken heart. But now she was the desperate father's only hope to track down his baby girl. Could she finally prove she'd been right all along — not only that she had the gift, but also that their love was just as real?

Not a Moment Too Soon

Silhouette Intimate Moments
November 2004

ISBN 0-373-27401-7

Lawful Engagement

Harlequin Intrigue #786

Fledgling reporter Cara Hamilton had just landed the story of her life. But it was the aggravating — yet oh-so-appealing — Deputy Mitch Steele trailing her every step of the way, insisting they share information, that had her heart racing. Mitch swore all he wanted was to keep her safe. Or so he tried to tell her….

It was Mitch's job to protect the feisty journalist. After all, a killer was loose and Cara had stumbled upon the most recent victim. Mitch would let nothing, and no one, harm beautiful Cara. Even if ensuring her safety meant spending night and day holding her in his arms….

"LAWFUL ENGAGEMENT combines an intriguing mystery with well-developed characters into a story that will entrance its readers. The believable characters and exciting plot that Ms. Johnston has fashioned are among the best. She has written a top-notch story that is entertaining and engrossing. If you are looking to read a stimulating romantic intrigue, LAWFUL ENGAGEMENT fits the bill perfectly."
--Nicole Hulst, CataRomance Reviews

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Harlequin Intrigue
July 2004

ISBN 0-373-22786-8

Guardian of Her Heart

Harlequin Intrigue #757

He'd been assigned to shadow Dianna Englander's every move and keep the young widow safe from the murderer who killed her politician husband. Piece of cake if veteran copy Travis Bronson could convince the stubborn businesswoman to follow his orders. The scarred officer knew the price of carelessness and would do whatever it took to keep his beautiful charge alive--even if it meant spending days and nights together. But they were in more danger than either of them suspected, not just from unknown enemies intent on keeping Dianna quiet for good, but from a passion that knew no bounds...

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Harlequin Intrigue
February 2004

ISBN 0-373-22757-4

Special Agent Nanny

Harlequin Intrigue #725

Tough-guy agent Shawn Jameson work in a hospital day care? If it would help him to catch an arsonist, he'd give it a shot. Rumors hinted that Dr. Kelley Stanton had torched hospital records to cover up a mistake. But the beautiful doc didn't fit the profile--and Shawn's protective instincts went on red alert.

With her reputation in shreds and her daughter in danger, Kelley couldn't afford to notice the handsome day-care worker. Trusting the sexy stranger could be her downfall--but with their first explosive kiss, Kelley knew it would be worth going down in flames...

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Harlequin Intrigue
September 2003

ISBN 0-373-22725-6

Tommy's Mom

Harlequin Intrigue #786

Newly hired police chief Gabe McLaren had landed one of the biggest cases of his life...and his only hope of solving it was a child witness who refused to say a word. Four-year-old Tommy had seen something the day his daddy was killed, and Gabe would not rest until the officer's murderer was brought to justice. Soon, though, spending time with the boy and his beautiful mother, Holly Poston, made Gabe long for the family he never really had. And holding the gentle widow in his arms night after night felt so...right. But Gabe knew a killer still stalked, threatening the little family's wish for happier times...and Gabe's hopes for a future as husband and father.

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Harlequin Intrigue
November 2002

ISBN 0-373-22688-8

Operation: Reunited

Harlequin Intrigue #655

THERE WAS NO WAY OUT?

Alexa Kenner knew it was wishful thinking to believe John O'Rourke, the kind, curious stranger staying at her inn, was really Cole Rappaport, the Special Forces agent she'd loved and lost two years ago. Since then Alexa had been caught in a deadly game with a man who'd stop at nothing to get what he wanted. And with forces conspiring against her, Alexa had become a prisoner in her own home.

UNTIL NOW

For when the handsome stranger took her into his arms he assured her with a touch she remembered, a kiss she could never forget that Cole Rappaport was very much alive. For now, at least.

"...Linda O. Johnston's OPERATION: REUNITED is a fast-paced intrigue with well-developed characters..."
-- Pamela Cohen, Romantic Times

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Harlequin Intrigue
March 2002

ISBN 0-373-22655-1

First Place Winner!!
Operation: Reunited, Harlequin Intrigue, March 2003
Orange Rose Contest for Published Writers
Orange County Chapter of RWA
Category: California Setting

Marriage: Classified

Harlequin Intrigue #624

Sara Shepard Dawes, a lovely, vulnerable police dispatcher, is struck on the head after her wedding and awakens in a hotel room with the dead body of her police-chief father--and amnesia. She cannot recall Jordan Dawes, the remote, determined man she married, why she married him, or why members of her family are being murdered one by one.

"Linda O. Johnston’s MARRIAGE: CLASSIFIED (4) thrusts readers into a well-plotted storyline punctuated by nicely drawn characters, action and strong romantic elements."
—Pamela Cohen, Romantic Times

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Harlequin Intrigue
July 2001

ISBN 0-373-22624-1

Alias Mommy

Harlequin Intrigue #592

Polly Black, a naive but determined pregnant woman, believes she killed her husband in self defense. She flees her formerly sheltered existence and assumes a new identity, knowing her corrupt family will stop at nothing to get her back under its control. Her life, and that of her baby, are saved by Reeve Snyder, a handsome, haunted doctor who thinks she is a runaway wife hiding her child from her husband--just as his former wife had done to him. Polly and Reeve fall in love--but can they keep Polly and her newborn daughter safe as her family closes in?

"Alias Mommy is an exciting romantic suspense with a strong emphasis on the intrigue elements. Linda O. Johnston provides a first rate action-filled tale that has cross appeal to fans of romance and suspense thrillers."
--Harriet Klauser, BookBrowser.com

"Well told and plotted, Alias Mommy...is sure to please."
--Romantic Times

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Harlequin Intrigue
November 2000

ISBN 0-373-22592-X