Saturday's Blurbs feature books by Linda O Connor #MFRWAuthor #romance #Hockey #"fiancee" #lies and deceit

 

All my books are stand-alone stories and can be read in any order.

 

Love and the Hidden Hockey Clues (Laugh-out-Loud Hockey Caper Romance, Book 1)

Heat level PG

When she was younger, Dr. Abigail Clark dreamed of playing professional hockey, but the world wasn’t ready for a female player. That stung. She skated as far away from hockey as possible – until she lands a job in the emergency department of a hockey-crazy town and buys the house of the late beloved Zamboni driver. A tin box is discovered during the renovation of her new home, and Abigail brushes it off as a time capsule left by the previous owner – that is until someone tries to steal it. Turns out, the odd collection is more than just sentimental hockey memorabilia.

 

Abigail inadvertently embroils Del Braebury, captain of the local pro hockey team, into helping her sort it out. Her history with hockey players is rocky at best, but he comes in handy when she needs to access parts of the rink that are off limits. Del is happy to be tangled up in the clues of the hidden hockey loot. In the process of solving the mystery, he hopes to win Abigail’s heart!

 

Buy link ~ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YJXZS7H/

 

Love and the Hockey Heist (Laugh-out-Loud Hockey Caper Romance, Book 2)

Heat level PG

Dr. Piper Roblin is peeved. She’s pretty sure her new neighbour stole her travel alarm clock. It may not be worth much, but it has sentimental value. Piper hatches a plan to get it back, but her plan relies on Brent Dean, popular forward of the Brighton Edge hockey team, to finagle a dinner invitation to gain access to her neighbour’s house.

 

Brent thought the invite from the stunningly beautiful cardiologist was based on a thoughtful gesture to welcome new neighbours to Brighton. He didn’t realize the gig included subterfuge, thievery, and a fake engagement. But he didn’t get to where he is without a lot of hustle and determination, and since he’s always up for some fun, let the games begin.

 

 

Buy link ~ https://www.amazon.com/Hockey-Heist-Laugh-out-Loud-Caper-Romance-ebook/dp/B0B1QVMSS3/

 

 

Perfectly Honest (Perfectly Series, Book 1)

Heat level PG-13

You never know where your words will take you…

When Mikaela Finn agreed to be Sam’s “fiancée” for a weekend, she probably should have told him that she’s a doctor. Sam O’Brien, aka “Dr. Eye Candy,” is trying to shed his playboy reputation and convince a small-town hospital that he’s ready to settle down.  But when his “fiancée” helps deliver a baby in the middle of the meet and greet, it’s a bit of a shock. If he’d known the whole truth, he might have done things a little differently because somehow his “fiancée” ends up stealing his job and his heart. Not exactly the change he wanted. Lies and deceit – it’s a match made in heaven!

 

Buy link for series

https://www.amazon.com/Perfectly-Series-5-Book/dp/B08VDSY5NN  

 

 

Between the Pipes (In the Game Hockey Romance, Book 1)

Heat level PG-13

Sarah Jain is a family doctor in a hockey-crazy town. She hates hockey. She hasn’t gone anywhere near a rink in years, until her friend, the team doctor, calls in a favour. Mike Wallace is the starting goalie for the Clarington Quakes, the local professional hockey team. He’s not about to let an injury slow him down or a rookie doctor call the shots.

 

Sarah and Mike don’t respect each other’s jobs. When they have to work together, sparks fly and ice melts. Can they play a game they both can win? 

 

Buy link for series ~

https://www.amazon.com/Game-Hockey-Romance-Book/dp/B07JGWLJQ4/

 

 

 

Friday Linda O Connor is Visiting and Talking about Panster or Plotter.#MFRWAuthor #Writing #Panster #Plotter

Panster or Plotter

Day 1

1. Are you a panster or a plotter or perhaps a bit of both?

I tend to plot out the first four chapters – and have the idea for the main conflict and the ending sorted out – and then I let the story unfold as I write. Usually as I’m nearing the end of the story, I start plotting more carefully again so that I tie up all the loose ends.

2. Which comes first - characters or plot for you?

I’ve written stories both ways. Sometimes I have a great idea for a plot line, and then I dream up the characters who would add the most fun. Sometimes the characteristics of the hero and heroine are what drive the plot, so I start with that. For instance, in Don’t Forget the Dog, my latest release, I wanted Brogan to babysit a dog owned by the hero. I needed him to have a career where he would still be around but would necessitate Brogan looking after his dog – and decided to make him a chef during the busy time around Valentine’s Day. In Between the Pipes and Behind the Bench, the first 2 books of my hockey series, I wanted the heroines to be doctors. I made them partners in a family practice clinic and one of them works part-time as the team physician for the local professional hockey team. The other one gets reluctantly roped into helping out the team – and that led to the plot conflict since she despises hockey and lives in a hockey-crazy town.

3. What are you working on now? Is this a book in a current series or something totally new?

Right now I’m working on the fourth book of the Dr. Brogan Corkie Matchmaking Doctor series.

I originally had the idea for this storyline two years ago. I frequently see patients with infectious illnesses (understatement now) and advise them to stay home from school or work until they’re no longer contagious. It’s not easy for working parents to take time off to be with their little ones who are sick. It can also be difficult for someone living on their own to cope when they don’t feel well.

I thought caring for someone who is temporarily ill would make a great job for a retired doctor. They wouldn’t be daunted by the illness. That’s how Dr. Brogan Corkie’s character came to life. When I started writing the series, I ended up giving Brogan a hobby – she enjoys cooking and catering for people – and that became her second career. I “upgraded” her M.D. from Medical Doctor to Matchmaking Doctor. Brogan became the romantic catalyst – she brings couples together and then through good advice and a warm heart, she uses her cooking, medical – and matchmaking – skills to weave love and romance into their lives. And throughout the series, Brogan’s own heart gets tangled up in romance, too. ’Cause you know – medicine is a work of heart.

4. Do you have some kind of object or place that figures in most of your books? I use gems a lot, hospitals and caves.

I’m a physician so most of my characters are doctors. I like to weave the best parts of medicine into my stories and often that’s a big part of my promotion, too. I teach fact through fiction. :D

5. Do you write everyday or just when the spirit hits?

I try to write every day – it’s been a bit harder lately. I enjoy writing fun stories with witty dialogue– it’s as much an escape as reading for me.

6. Where can we find you?

I’m all over the net!

Website https://www.lindaoconnor.net

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Twitter https://twitter.com/LindaOConnor98

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LindaOConnorAuthor

Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Linda-OConnor/e/B00S7CNLEA

7. Who are your favorite authors? What about a book you’ve enjoyed?

My favourite authors are: Nora Roberts, David Rosenfelt, Marne Davis Kellogg, Graeme Simpson, Suzanne Brockman, Ruth Reichl.

I’m really enjoying reading David Rosenfelt’s Andy Carpenter series. They are well written, witty, and make me laugh – as well as having a great mystery!