Böcker av Linda Mooney

Terrie Myers didn't believe life would give her a second chance at love. She had managed to survive cancer, but she had lost the man she thought she loved. Returning to her parents' vacation house on the Texas gulf coast, she never expected to fall for the man living in the bungalow next door. Sadly, he was already married. Still, she couldn't help the way she felt, or deny the joy of living he gave her.With Christmas hours away, can the magic of the season make dreams come true?

After suffering a brutal beating at the hands of Goen, Juda Plesh sees her opportunity to escape and takes it. She jumps. But where-or when-will she end up? Will Cayn be able to find her? And why did he abandon her in the first place? Traveling through the centuries, Cayn Stiner has always been able to find Juda, but he's disappointed when he finally locates her and she doesn't recognize him. They've always been drawn to each other, tied emotionally to one another, but realizing she doesn't remember him doesn't sit well. The new scar on her forehead could have something to do with it. Juda isn't sure she knows the man at first, but she remembers the name, and slowly memories are coming back to her. Cayn is her love, her heart, for all of eternity. If only they can survive constant attacks from Goen, another Nomad like them who is determined to end Cayn and keep Juda for himself. Constantly running, jumping through time, and looking over their shoulders, the couple want to be able settle down and start their family. Here, in this time, where they are accepted and the people care for them. But how will they be able to evade the madman and end their torment once and for all?

Stories Included are: INNIE - Katherine shows her shifter husband the value of a good innie.A BOTTLE OF LOVE - Fighting a full-blown cold, the last thing Marlow expected was a handmade gift from Liston..THE COLOR OF ROSES - She may be a cyborg, but DeShay wants to experience what human women do...like painting her toenails.HAPPY BIRTHDAY - Stacie and the rest of the spaceship's crew teach Gallas how to celebrate.THE SLOT MACHINE - Wendell wins his heart's desire...whatever that is.LADDER OF GLASS - Darra gives a heartfelt confession to her dead father.SONG OF RELIEF - Ysidra learned it from her husband, who came from the future.MY WORST - Carra tempts her husband, Vector, to do his worst.PICKLES 'N ICE CREAM - When Dia asks her alien husband, Favan, to pick up dessert on his way home, he learns what it could mean.BONDED - Peg is branded a witch and sentenced to be burned, but her new friend has other plans.AN INFINITY OF KISSES - Illustra gets a late-night visit from a secret admirer.THE DAY OF THE WHITE GOLD - One day on the planet determines how much water they'll have for the rest of the year.THE GHOST OF KRISMAS PAST - Tina relives the day she lost her beloved husband...only to find out it's not forever.COLD FAIRY MOON - When Brinn joins Sassa in watching the new year's celebrations, he ventures to suggest they have one of their own

After losing her husband a couple years prior, Lily's children decide it's time for her to stop grieving and move on with her life. She's always wanted to travel, and a few days later she finds herself in New York City. Touring the Big Apple alone on her own schedule is perfectly fine with Lily, but a guided tour from a local proves to be even better. After repeated run-ins with the redheaded tourist from Tennessee, it seems fate is determined to bring Lily into George's life. So he decides to take a chance for the first time in over twenty years. Both have had heartache in their pasts. Both have loved and lost. Can they open up their hearts and risk the hurt again? Will they listen when the heart whispers?

Wally Finkelstein is your average Joe. Your typical underdog-not super attractive, not super wealthy, but he does have stability and happiness to offer. And to his girlfriend's surprise, he turns out to be super in other departments. He's always been very attentive to the opposite sex, never leaving them unsatisfied. But having not found "the one" yet, Wally hasn't been ready to give himself fully. April Daily has changed that, and when they finally do the deed, he wants to shout it from the rooftops...and somehow finds himself soaring above them. Turns out Wally has a history he knew nothing about. Can this ordinary Joe live up to extraordinary expectations? More importantly, can his relationship with April survive the kind of demands this revelation will bring?

She sold herself to a dark and angry master.He bought her, hoping she would save his world, and himself.Tired of letting his people down time and time again, Egan Pri, costell of Unurit, has decided to do whatever it takes to save his people. A Charm is coming to town, and if he can scrape up enough money to buy her, his people could reap the benefits...but he's skeptical. Still, he'll try anything. The only rule? Keep her happy. He could do that.Genesee ii Duuru, a magical gypsy of sorts, is ready to be sold. She feels the pull of a planet desperate for her help. The sadness, the hopelessness-it's time for her to do her part, what she was born to do. With two offers on the table, does she go with her heart, or the betterment of her tribe?Genesee finds herself wanting to heal more than just the land and the people. But with this being her first sale, she fears she's gotten in over her head. What had started out as answering a call for help had morphed into her becoming a pawn in a political game she had no business being a part of.Forgotten enemies, unexpected allies, and a love forbidden.

Stories Included are: PENNIES - With donations running low for the shelter, Monica tries to find another means to raise enough money to at least buy the children Christmas gifts, when an old man named George helps her discover the value of a penny.ELF NUTS - The story was meant to help her children cope through the Christmas holidays. She never expected the miracle that followed.TALLY MARKS - In a post-apocalyptic future, a small group of survivors discover the true meaning of Christmas

Six Sweet Short and Simple Cozy MysteriesIncludes: "Rescue" - Stella worried about leaving their dog, Oro, so soon after they'd rescued the abused lab. Little did she know how Oro would react to her being gone."Sleuth" - It started with a missing hairbrush, then a few spoons. But with a bit of sleuthing, Ava was able to figure out who the culprit was behind the absconded items. "Sixteen Cents" - Friday morning, everyone in the office found money left on their desks. All in varying amounts. Who'd left it? And why? "Marshmallows" - Who knew it would be so difficult to keep the little sugary confection in the house?"Lost" - It's an age thing."The Stranger" - Ever get the sense that someone is watching you? Bess is about to find out why that feeling won't go away.

If fighting the animosity between their two tribes isn't enough, Oron and Pellera must battle monstrous creatures and the deadly growler to save their lives and their love. But when an old medicine woman warns them of a looming apocalyptic disaster, the couple realize the only way they'll survive is to make the hazardous climb to the tops of the tall, tall trees.

Where does a superhero go to find love?After years of fruitless searching, Laurel finally went to an internet dating site to look for Mr. Right. What she found was her own personal superhero.

Tuffy Claus and Babs are back, and despite Dominik's protests, his wife is coming along for the ride. Being previously in law enforcement, she won't be playing the obedient housewife while waiting for him to get home. No, she'll be out chasing the bad guys as well. But can she handle the heart-wrenching jobs she'll have to take on? Their newest case tests Babs to her limits, making her wonder if she's really cut out for this. Short answer? Yes. When it comes to the children, she'll do whatever it takes. But when things quickly take a turn for the worst, leaving Babs on her own, she realizes how important her job really is. It's then that a thought hits her, and Dominik and Kris realize there could be a whole group of kids that are being overlooked-those who can't write a letter to Santa. Those who can't ask for help. And they wonder how many children have suffered through the centuries because of their oversight? The Kringles know they can't possibly save them all, but they're gonna damn sure try.

Trish and Chuck Waffler have no choice but to let Trish's mother, Vera, move in with them. Although it's only meant to be a temporary arrangement, antagonism sets in almost immediately.If having the woman living with them isn't enough, they're having to deal with increased pressure from their jobs. The stress has taken a toll on their relationship to the point where they've decided to seek help from a marriage counselor. And having the in-law from Hell constantly making disparaging remarks and throwing insults at them isn't helping any.What they never expect is the effect Vera's whining and demands will have on their nearly nonexistent sex life. Which will lead to a decision they hope will solve all their problems.

She reaches into minds to discover the truth. But this time, what she finds could get her killed.Wrynter Poe is both blessed and cursed with a unique ability. She can't read minds, but she can follow a person's memories of an event they witnessed. Which is why she works as a special agent for the FBI in helping local law enforcement agencies solve crimes. But this gift comes with a price. She cannot touch the bare skin of another person, for fear of accidentally obtaining emotional discharge or feelings from them. Lieutenant Hammond Blake is an undercover cop who's been assigned to help this strange woman, when a homicide case she's helping with suddenly takes a dangerous turn. While that case is being investigated, he accompanies her to her next job to make sure she stays safe. All it takes is one touch, one breach of her self-imposed isolation, for the both of them to discover how much they need each other.What neither of them realize is that the homicide has far deeper roots within the police force. Roots involving corruption and a cover-up that will put both their lives in danger, and test Wrynter's abilities beyond her own endurance.

An old cottage. A cold winter's night. And shadows on the wall reflecting two bodies in the heat of passion...except that one of them died over a century ago.At first, Connie thought the disembodied voice in the room was due to her exhaustion. But when the apparition insisted she was the reincarnation of his lost love, she had no choice but to allow herself to become swept up in the moment, the memories, and the romance.

Stories Included are: BARNEY - She looked forward everyday for him to come by. Then came the one day when he didn't.GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE - All it took was one missing ingredient to melt the heart of a lonely old man.AN EXPLOSIVE COMBINATION - In a post-apocalyptic future, a group of survivors reminisce about their first Thanksgiving after that climactic event.THE LEG - Doug was determined to have turkey legs for his Thanksgiving dinner. He never planned on getting so much more.THE WISHBONE - A grandfather finds out which end of the wishbone is the lucky part.DAY 280,662 - When the last survivors of a doomed Earth reach their new planetary home, they discover the date of their first landing has special significance

She thought they were saving her life. She was wrong. Instead, Meredith Powell was kidnapped, taken aboard an alien spacecraft, and forced to prostitute herself to paying humanoid customers. But she had hope. She would only have to serve for two years, and then she would be returned to Earth. It was a life she had to learn and adjust to, until one paying customer took a special interest in her. A customer who had other plans for her, and none of them involved returning her to her home planet.

After getting a call to the warehouse district, firefighter Knox Norville was ready to write it off to arson. The abandoned buildings are home to many vagrants and drug addicts, but he arrives ready to do his job regardless. He wasn't expecting the effect this call would have on his life...or the one decision he made that could possibly ruin him forever. By saving one young woman, and going back to look for her dog, he thought he was doing the right thing, not neglecting his duties. But what he soon learns hits hard, and his conscience eats at him. One horrible thing after another on the worst day of his life lands him a hefty fine, community service, and possible jail time, but is it all divine intervention? Jenise Danziger had nothing physically, but through her faith, she had everything she needed, except maybe a permanent home for herself and Corky, her faithful companion. But she trusted that in time God would provide, and put her exactly where she's supposed to be. And just maybe that was in the arms of her rescuer.

Mimsey Goddess lives a simple life, chatting with Nim, her pet sloth, scaring a robber or two, saving the occasional life...you know, normal things for a demi-goddess. For centuries she's enjoyed this life, scratching the sexual itch when she feels it, moving on when the need arises. But when she meets Silas, he brings up feelings she's never felt before.A routine stop at the market for Silas Barnett turns into anything but when he helps stop a robbery, and he's intrigued by the old lady brave enough to take on the crook. Never having much of a family of his own, he'd always wanted a feisty grandmother like her, and he can't help but want to spend time with her.Though as much as he likes her, Silas doesn't exactly see Mimsey in the same light as she wants him to, so she introduces him to Maude-young, beautiful, yet another lady throwing Silas for a loop, and after one date she has him completely under her spell. Still, she's not what he's looking for, and Mimsey feels guilty for forcing it. When a jealous tattletale sticks her nose where it doesn't belong, Mimsey must answer to the higher powers. For she's committed the ultimate crime according to the gods and goddesses-she'd fallen in love with a mortal. And she must pay with his life.

Life hasn't always been great for Rainn and Gerran, but it couldn't be much more perfect than it is now. Rainn was happy to move to the remote mountains of Pennsylvania to be with her love, and to satisfy his "other" side. There, they are perfectly content. Only one more thing could make their lives complete.Gerran is the last of his kind and hopes to create a new life with his human wife. When test after test shows there is no hope, they are both heartbroken. The two are just too different, their systems too incompatible, and there's no way around it. Unable to accept why they can't be given their hearts' desire, Rainn vows to do whatever it takes to make her husband happy. A deal with an unlikely stranger could be the answer, but it comes with a very steep price. Is the sacrifice worth the reward? To save his race and bear his child, she will do anything.

Scientist Leigh Readon and her colleagues have done the unimaginable. They've invented a machine that can transport matter to other platforms of the same machine. When the US government gets wind, they want it shut down immediately, or so they say. In an effort to save the technology from falling into the wrong hands, the group deletes all of the schematics and research information, and Leigh takes the risk of transporting herself to France where one of their landing pads is located. When she gets there, she plans to give the French scientists a heads up. Only she doesn't land in the France she expected. She finds herself among...cavemen? Is that even possible? Accepting her fate, Leigh tries to navigate the primitive world of the Stone Age, and soon finds herself in the arms of her hero, Roog, who protects her from the elements and the not so friendly inhabitants, and teaches her the way of his people. The other scientists are still trying to figure out where she is, or worse, when she is. With the government breathing down their necks and trying to shut them down, can they find her before it's too late? If given the chance, would Leigh go back to her time, or make a life for herself with Roog?

A "Choose Your Ending" Romance Asa Kelby, Director of Entrapment for WesCept, never knows what his job will entail day in and day out. After the earth passed through a comet's tail, wiping out 90% of all animal species, life changed drastically for both humans and remaining animals. Gone is the surplus of meat for meals, domestic pets, and farm animals. But companies like WesCept are working hard to reverse that.Scientists have developed a machine that can reach back in time, seize animals of all shapes and sizes, and transport them forward to current time to repopulate the Earth, bringing those species back from extinction, and also provide food for meat-eaters. The biggest problem is they have no control over what animals the Grabber will trap, or even WHEN in history those animals will come from.At great risk, Asa's boss tells him to turn up the power on the Grabber, in hopes of bringing in bigger game, but they weren't quite expecting it to bring in something quite as large or prehistoric as they are soon facing. When the mistake is realized, it's too late, and they get more than they bargained for. More than the history of Earth itself ever knew existed.And it will shake the very core of everyone's belief as to humanity's past.