THE HEIRESS: Out of necessity Leandra of Lyonesse knows more about archery than the fine art of pleasing a man. She paces the castle's battlements with an archer's bow clutched in her delicate hands. Constantly threatened by brigands, she has accepted the proposal of a powerful, older earl who can protect her homeland. But, she is woefully ignorant of the ways of men and women. Fearing this marriage might fail without help, she does the only thing she knows to do... she secretly seeks the help of a potent potion of love. THE KNIGHT: Handsome Sir Garrett Bernay values honor above all. He is enraged that, instead of fighting beside the king, he must escort Lady Leandra to wed his liege lord. His disposition does not improve when the lady and her archers mistakeningly fire on his ship. Nor is he pleased that the lady's eyes flash with emerald fire and her skin is as smooth as ivory. She belongs to another. But he is strong. He's certain no power on earth can make him steal even one tender kiss. THE LOVE POTION: It was meant to inspire selfless love and seal a marriage. But the mists of fate swirl around Lady Leandra and Sir Garrett. Now the elixir, brewed to bind two hearts forever, sweeps a knight and lady toward a rendezvous with desire...and to a destiny decreed by an irresistible love.
Linda Madl's work includes historical romance novels, novellas, short stories, book reviews, and nonfiction articles. The settings of her books are as far ranging as her travels. She has visited England, the Isle of Sky, the Rocky Mountains, and the Ozarks, all settings for her stories.
Her current releases, TRESPASSING TIME and "Serafina", fulfill a life-long desire to write what she loves to read, stories about ghosts and the paranormal.
She loves chocolate, crisp October days, piano music, and a good ghost story.
Madl's nonfiction work includes feature stories and book reviews for newspapers, magazines, and newsletters.
She is active in professional writing organizations including the St. Louis Writers Guild, Romance Writers of America, KS Writers, Inc., and Novelists, Inc. She has presented programs and workshops at numerous meetings including RWA regional and national conferences and at the UFM Adult Learning Center.
Madl is a graduate of Paola High School and Baker University. Currently, she resides with her husband in the Kansas Flint Hills. She fills her non-writing hours with family, friends, and travel.
