Cathie Linz – författare

Julia Wright couldn’t be more content with her job at the local library, nestled in placid, picturesque Serenity Falls. Until her wacky mother, petty-thief sister, and little niece “Toni the Biter” decide to crash her quiet party of one . . . and a new guy roars into town on his Harley, shaking up more than just the books on her shelves. Luke Maguire never thought he’d set foot back into the dull town where he''d spent his youth. But when his abusive father dies, he’s forced to return and take care of the family bar. While trying to get the people of Serenity Falls to lighten up a little, he makes an unlikely alliance with a feisty librarian, whose pages he’d really like to turn. The battle lines are being drawn and Luke may have an uphill fight on his hands, but he''s determined to come out on top, tempting this good girl to be very bad.“Readers are going to love this!”—Susan Elizabeth Phillips“The author that readers of romantic comedy have been waiting for.”—Jayne Ann Krentz

“Readers are going to love this!” exclaimed Susan Elizabeth Phillips about Good Girls Do. Now Cathie Linz delivers her delightful follow-up novel.   When Skye Wright saw flashing lights in her rearview mirror, she figured she’d just charm her way out of yet another speeding ticket. How could she have known that the handsome cop who stepped out of the police cruiser was a Studly Do-Right capable of taming the wild child right out of her?   It took less than two seconds for Sheriff Nathan Thornton to peg the sexy Skye as trouble. Maybe it was the way she shimmied her hips in that I Dream of Jeannie outfit. Or the huge stack of speeding tickets in her bag. Whatever it was, the woman was belly-dancing her way into his thoughts. Now if only she’d belly-dance into his bedroom…   Good Girls Do is:   “Fabulously fun.”—Booklist (starred review)   “Hilarious and heartwarming.”—Library Journal

After being jilted at the altar, librarian Faith West goes on her Italian honeymoon solo, but doesn''t stay that way too long. And though her sexy rebound man has ulterior motives, feelings surface that neither of them are prepared for.

A shocking announcement at her cousin''s Vegas wedding sends retro- loving librarian Megan West on a whirlwind tour across Nevada with brash cop Logan Doyle. It''s the gamble-and perhaps love affair-of a lifetime...

Say "I do" to these four romantic stories about matrimonially-challenged women that demonstrate how one of the best days of your life can go so wrong—and still be sexy, hilarious, and deliciously right… To go down the aisle or not to go down the aisle. Is that even a question? Well, it depends on whether you’re the bride or just a bridesmaid—for the fifth straight time. Or whether an old flame is determined to wreck the wedding weekend. It’s enough to make a girl say “I don’t.” There may be plenty of fish in the sea—but hooking the one you want isn’t always so easy…

Marissa Bennett needs to start over, but the last thing she needs is a new man in her life. Enter sexy lawman Connor Doyle-the high school bad boy who took her innocence. She knows she should turn the page on her past, but Connor is irresistible. Has she come all the way home just to get her heart broken again?

A BABY ON THE DOORSTEP? When businessman Michael Janos hired Brett Munro, no one knew child care would become part of her duties! Still, when Brett discovered an adorable infant left in the doorway, she knew she was right for that part of her job… .Playing house with luscious Brett and baby Hope was stirring up more than fatherly feelings in Michael. Soon he enjoyed putting little Hope to bed – and keeping Brett up all night… !THREE WEDDINGS AND A GIFT: Three siblings say "I do" – with a little help from a family heirloom!

"WHY DON'T YOU MARRY ME?" Jack Elliot nearly choked when he realized those words had come from his lips! What had just happened? How had Kayla White gotten the most confirmed bachelor in Chicago to propose? Maybe it was her cool facade and quick temper that were so tempting. Jack knew he could awaken the passions simmering below her surface.And he wanted to be the one Kayla turned to in her time of need. But still… marriage? Then Jack thought of waking up with Kayla every morning and he said… "PLEASE?"

THE COWBOY KIDNAPS A BRIDE Dylan Janos had no intention of getting married for real. When he whisked Abbie Turner away, the footloose rancher was simply reviving a romantic Gypsy tradition. All he wanted were sizzling memories to take along when he left. And he would leave. He always did… . THE BRIDE ISN'T OBJECTING! Abbie knew Dylan was kidding about marriage. He wasn't interested in settling down – just as Abbie had no intention of falling for a roaming rodeo rider. So why not skip the wedding… and get right to the honeymoon! Three Weddings and a Gift

Make-Believe Marriage Getting stuck solving a century-old murder mystery before it happened wasn't Susannah Hall's idea of a good time – especially since she was posing as Kane Wilder's blushing bride! Somehow, she and the infuriating man had both been transported back in time, and now they were sharing more than a marriage bed… .Sharing tiny quarters with all six feet of exasperating-but-gorgeous Kane was getting on Susannah's nerves – and giving her sweaty palms and heart palpitations. Especially since Susannah had old-fashioned values, and Kane was obviously wrestling with old-fashioned lust… .

COULD SHE GET HER MAN? Gaylynn Janos wanted to experience life – and that meant finding the perfect man. Problem was, Hunter Davis still thought of her as a pesky girl. Well, Gaylynn was a woman now – and she planned to get exactly what she desired! Hunter couldn't believe the persistent teenage tomboy had become a curvaceous beauty who still tormented him.Gaylynn was his friend's sister and definitely off-limits, but how could any man refuse soul-stirring kisses? He might just have to enjoy Gaylynn's pursuit – as long as she didn't have marriage on her mind!THREE WEDDINGS AND A GIFT: Three siblings say "I do" – with a little help from a family heirloom!

Good Girls Do, Bad Girls Don''t. Now meet Big Girls... After her plus-size modeling career tanks, Leena Riley becomes a receptionist in her hometown veterinarian''s office. Too bad the vet is Cole Flannigan, a boy who taunted her all through school. Good thing Leena has grown into her curves, because he''s about to grow very fond of her.

Sociologist Emma Riley’s new research project depends on a sexy bartender who wants nothing to do with her project—and certainly nothing to do with Emma. Too bad she’s way too smart to ever take no for an answer.

THE RANCHER GETS HITCHEDAn M.B.A. didn''t prepare beautiful, savvy Tracy Campbell for life on a Colorado ranch, especially not as the housekeeper! But how hard could it be? she asked herself. Then she scraped the exploded casserole off the ceiling. And learned what a challenge twins who didn''t want a new mommy could be. And discovered how crazy a mule-headed, sexy rancher determined to stay a way from city women could make her. But even Zane couldn''t deny the chemistry between them….AN AFFAIR OF CONVENIENCEMallory Reissen''s daily planner said it all: meeting, meeting, have wild passionate sex with Cliff Young. Best friends, they agreed a no-strings-attached affair was the solution to busy careers and no time for dating. The problem was, once they''d concluded their intimate negotiations, they wanted each other again and again. But now their careers were getting in the way. Perhaps the only solution was…marriage.

OPERATION: Boss''s daughter''s school tripSubject: Drop-dead gorgeous Sergeant Joe Wilder, whose carefree facade hid a deep sorrow, making him avoid women and children.Mission: Escort a group of kids—and their sexy teacher—on a wilderness weekend.Complications: The teacher was the boss''s daughter! Lovely Prudence Martin had been a soldier''s child—and vowed never to be a soldier''s wife! Yet when she and Joe were forced to shelter in a snowbound cabin, things began to heat up. Because Joe was the man she''d forbidden herself…and the only man she could depend upon.Mission Success: Uncertain. What would happen when they were rescued?

To: King LeopoldFrom: Marine Corps Captain Mark Wilder Operation:Princess Vanessa Von VolzemburgYour Highness, I've been assigned to guard Princess Vanessa while she's traveling incognito in America. But I don't enjoy spying on her. Vanessa is far from the spoiled princess I expected. She is bold and adventurous as well as lovely and vulnerable a woman who craves a life free from her royal obligations. But she understands she must return and marry a man she doesn't love. Vanessa will be safe while she's under my care. But also know that I cannot promise to shelter her from the world, or even from myself .

FROM THE DESK OF LUC DUMONT,HEAD OF SECURITYST. MICHEL JUNE 2002 DAY60The missing heir has been found! The dowager queen and the royal council are overjoyed—I, however, feel there must be some mistake. Learning that I, a presumed commoner, am the new king of St. Michel has been nothing short of incredible. As always, lovely Juliet Beaudreau has stood by my side, patiently teaching me how to act royal. But I''m having trouble concentrating on protocol when what I want most is to sweep my relentless teacher up in my arms and fulfill some very primal needs…. Now, as I prepare to take my seat on the throne, will the shy, quiet queen of my heart also agree to be queen of St. Michel?

OPERATION: HEAL A HEROSubject: Justice Wilder, a true American hero. Badly injured while saving a small child''s life—and possibly facing the end of his military career.Mission: Track down this stubborn, combat-hardened Marine on the isolated island where he''s shut himself away. Convince him to accept someone else''s help—for the first time in his life.Complication: Kelly Hart''s skill as a physical therapist would heal his wounds. But what happens when he discovers she used to love him—and she realizes she still does?Mission Success: Uncertain. When a man and a woman share a tiny little cabin—and a whole lot of history—anything can happen!

MARINES WEREN''T HER TYPE…In Kate Bradley''s opinion, handsome daredevils didn''t make good husbands. But that didn''t stop her from fantasizing about Striker Kozlowski—the marine she''d secretly adored since she was seventeen. Now, she needed to make sure Striker fulfilled his grandfather''s will—while keeping her true feelings under wraps….OR SO SHE KEPT TELLING HERSELFIt wasn''t Striker''s idea to head back to Texas or to be cooped up in a boardroom with a gorgeous ice princess who had him feeling like a nervous recruit. He could accomplish the military''s toughest missions, but could he take the biggest risk of alL.on love?

U.S. Marine captain Ben Kozlowski wasn''t quite sure, but he knew it had something to do with Ellie Jensen''s soulful brown eyes and beautiful soft skin. Being near her had his pulse racing like a fresh recruit''s. From the moment he had laid eyes on her and started inventing fairy tales for her adorable five-year-old daughter, Ben had felt his insides melt for this vulnerable little family.They were his family now. And after accepting this dangerous domestic mission—the riskiest he''d ever had—did Ben dare let his guard down and surrender? Or would Ellie and her daughter take his heart hostage for keeps?

He''d faced enemy fire with more courage than his general''s daughter''s advances—and U.S. Marine Captain Rad Kozlowski wasn''t afraid to admit he was in real danger. The only way to evade her was to find a fake bride. And he knew just the beautiful blonde to play the part….Experience had taught brainy bookseller Serena Anderson to steer clear of military men. But when Rad offered her a too-good-to-be-true deal in exchange for "marriage," Serena agreed to a little pretence. After all, since neither wanted to settle down, the only thing at risk was a few kisses—and then a few more…

How on earth had an intrepid U.S. Marine just gotten maneuvered into dating the librarian next door? Mark it down to a sense of duty but for Steve Kozlowski, meeting Chloe Johnson was like walking over a land mine. For beneath her frumpy exterior was a spirited, sexy woman who could definitely use a lot more excitement in her life. And this die-hard bachelor was just the man to provide it. At least he was until he discovered how much fun he was having with sweet, kissable Chloe. Had Steve''s time-honored strategy for sidestepping a more lasting engagement just backfired?

OPERATION: Daddy Boot CampSUBJECT: Three-year-old Blue, the daughter whom–until three days ago–U.S. Marine Curt Blackwell didn't know existed.MISSION: Fatherhood. Bedtime stories. Plaiting hair. Holding hands.COMPLICATIONS: Preschool teacher Jessie Moore. They had a past, but Curt avoided those waters. Unlike Blue's fear of monsters under the bed, a woman's emotions truly spelled danger. And he was growing defenseless against this woman's warmth and beauty….MISSION SUCCESS: Uncertain. Curt would survive–but not necessarily with his heart intact!

To: King Leopold From: Marine Corps Captain Mark Wilder Operation: Princess Vanessa Von Volzemburg Your Highness, I've been assigned to guard Princess Vanessa while she's traveling incognito in America. But I don't enjoy spying on her.Vanessa is far from the spoiled princess I expected. She is bold and adventurous as well as lovely and vulnerable–a woman who craves a life free from her royal obligations. But she understands she must return and marry a man she doesn't love.Vanessa will be safe while she's under my care. But also know that I cannot promise to shelter her from the world, or even from myself….

FROM THE DESK OF LUC DUMONT, HEAD OF SECURITY ST. MICHEL JUNE 2002 DAY60 The missing heir has been found! The dowager queen and the royal council are overjoyed–I, however, feel there must be some mistake. Learning that I, a presumed commoner, am the new king of St. Michel has been nothing short of incredible. As always, lovely Juliet Beaudreau has stood by my side, patiently teaching me how to act royal. But I'm having trouble concentrating on protocol when what I want most is to sweep my relentless teacher up in my arms and fulfill some very primal needs…. Now, as I prepare to take my seat on the throne, will the shy, quiet queen of my heart also agree to be queen of St. Michel?

OPERATION: HEAL A HERO Subject: Justice Wilder, a true American hero. Badly injured while saving a small child's life–and possibly facing the end of his military career.Mission: Track down this stubborn, combat-hardened Marine on the isolated island where he's shut himself away. Convince him to accept someone else's help–for the first time in his life.Complication: Kelly Hart's skill as a physical therapist would heal his wounds. But what happens when he discovers she used to love him–and she realizes she still does?Mission Success: Uncertain. When a man and a woman share a tiny little cabin–and a whole lot of history–anything can happen!

MARINES WEREN'T HER TYPE… In Kate Bradley's opinion, handsome daredevils didn't make good husbands. But that didn't stop her from fantasizing about Striker Kozlowski–the marine she'd secretly adored since she was seventeen. Now, she needed to make sure Striker fulfilled his grandfather's will–while keeping her true feelings under wraps…. OR SO SHE KEPT TELLING HERSELF It wasn't Striker's idea to head back to Texas or to be cooped up in a boardroom with a gorgeous ice princess who had him feeling like a nervous recruit. He could accomplish the military's toughest missions, but could he take the biggest risk of alL.on love?

U.S. Marine captain Ben Kozlowski wasn't quite sure, but he knew it had something to do with Ellie Jensen's soulful brown eyes and beautiful soft skin.Being near her had his pulse racing like a fresh recruit's. From the moment he had laid eyes on her and started inventing fairy tales for her adorable five-year-old daughter, Ben had felt his insides melt for this vulnerable little family.They were his family now. And after accepting this dangerous domestic mission–the riskiest he'd ever had–did Ben dare let his guard down and surrender? Or would Ellie and her daughter take his heart hostage for keeps?