Linda O. Johnston

• Jan-2027
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• Apr-2025
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Rescue dogs brought them together... And a rescue dog might save his life When vet tech and aspiring novelist Janna Welles recognizes Nolan Hoffsler, she needs to know why a bestselling crime writer is hiding out at Chance Animal Shelter. His r...

• Sep-2024
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Evading danger... With a long-ago love. When Harper Morsley is attacked by a vicious online stalker, her only refuge is Chance Animal Shelter -- a haven for humans who secretly need help, too. But with Harper's reputation as an investigative jo...

• Dec-2023
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As partners, they maintain their distance... But danger has forced them together. Crime scene investigator Patrick Colton's attraction to his partner, Kyra Patel, is inappropriate, and not just because it's unprofessional -- Kyra is also very p...

• Mar-2023
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She was desperate for protection. Could she trust a man with her secret? K-9 cop Mark Martin's undercover assignment was to ensure security for an animal shelter, not fall for the new employee. But the shelter was a front to hide people in dang...

• Nov-2022
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She has a witness to protect... And her own heart to defend! US marshal Alexa Colton is assigned to bring vice detective Dane Beaulieu safely to a trial. But after an extended time in witness protection, Dane wants to get back in action and is ...

• May-2022
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She protects those in need...with her K-9 by her side! When a brutal homicide crosses her desk, K-9 cop Maisie Murran is determined to find the culprit. Evidence points toward an unlikely suspect, veterinarian Kyle Kornel. Maisie suspects that som...

• Nov-2021
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Coming face-to-face with her past... Jeopardizes both their futures When Madison Colton comes face-to-face with her presumed-dead father, her entire world is turned upside down. The unexpected discovery endangers Madison and brings Marshal Oren ...

• Aug-2021
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He protects the vulnerable but his new employee might also need his help Scott Sherridan is an undercover cop offering vulnerable people a safe place to hide. When Scott hires former LAPD officer Nella Bresdall, he tells himself that his growing ...

• Feb-2020
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When disaster strikes A Colton comes to the rescue When an earthquake hits Mustang Valley, first responder Grayson Colton finds an abandoned truck -- and a fugitive in need of help. Savannah Oliver claims she's been falsely accused of her husba...

• Nov-2019
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From hunting cattle rustlers To being hunted by a killer Investigating cattle rustlers seems like a typical day on the job for Deputy Sheriff Casey Colton. But when ranch hand Melody Hayworth insists on working the case with him, he's reluctant...

• May-2019
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Barkery owner Carrie Kennersly follows the scent of murder to find the true culprit

When Carrie Kennersley, owner of a two-part bakery that serves tasty treats to both dogs and humans, learns that a local killer is being paroled, she worrie...

• Nov-2018
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Can she love the wolf...Inside the man? Lieutenant Liam Corland is the newest member of an elite military unit for shapeshifters. A tech expert, his task is to counter reports of Alpha Force's existence spreading online. When the rumors take a dar...

• Oct-2018
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A cop falls for the woman he's sworn to protect From the moment Elissa Yorian arrives at Chance K-9 Ranch, an unknown foe has her in his sights. Fortunately, Officer Doug Murran is on the case. As he tracks Elissa's mysterious enemy, he does his b...

• May-2018
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Carrie Kennersly tries to help her veterinarian boyfriend when he's under suspicion of murder... Is he a keeper, or should she let him go off-leash for good? As a technician for a local vet and the owner of the Barkery & Biscuits dog bakery, Carri...

• Mar-2018
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Sizzling days of danger... Introducing the K-9 Ranch Rescue series Devastated after her father's murder, Amber Belott wants to keep his legacy alive by saving his K-9 ranch. Her first move? Hiring Evan Colluro, a former military K-9 trainer, wh...

• Jun-2017
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What Happens Under a Full Moon... When naturalist Maya Everton travels to Washington State, she is nearly attacked by a pack of wolves -- until another wolf arrives to drive them off. Later, she discovers Lieutenant Ryan Blaiddinger shifting and ...

• May-2017
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Veterinary technician Carrie Kennersly, owner of the Barkery & Biscuits bakery for dogs, is reluctant to sell her recipes to pet food manufacturer VimPets. Jack Loroco, a VimPets representative, assures Carrie that it would be a great opportunity to ...

• Oct-2016
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Rory Chasen, manager of the Lucky Dog Boutique in Destiny, California, hopes her new line of good-luck doggy toys will be a hit, especially the stuffed rabbits with extra-large feet. The timing of the line's debut proves ill-fated, though, as several...

• Sep-2016
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Chihuahua Chaos is a novella based on the Pet Rescue Mystery series. The Pet Rescue Mysteries, also available as ebooks, feature Lauren Vancouver, chief administrator of HotRescues, a no-kill pet shelter in L.A.'s San Fernando Valley. In the Pet Resc...

• Aug-2016
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Passion flares between a mysterious woman and a covert investigator who knows her secret... With death threats behind her and a hot new appearance, "Kelly Ladd" defies Identity Division rules to go undercover in Blue Haven. She's determined to br...

• May-2016
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When a Dog-Snatching Scheme Leads to Murder, Carrie Must Sniff Out the Truth Carrie Kennersly, veterinary technician and owner of the Barkery and Biscuits bake shop, agrees to a day of hiking with her brother Neal―mostly because she wants to mee...

• Oct-2015
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Rory Chasen, now the manager of the Lucky Dog Boutique in Destiny, California, is delighted when her best friend Gemma arrives a day early for her visit. Gemma's just broken up with her boyfriend in Los Angeles, so Rory is especially eager to cheer h...

• Sep-2015
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He's the one man she can never trust... Sergeant Major Owen Dewirter lives every day with the guilt of having let a shifter hurt one of his own. Now he's being forced to work beside Alpha force newcomer Selena to train a new covert unit of shifte...

• May-2015
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Veterinary technician Carrie Kennersly has become known for offering healthy dog treats at the clinic where she works. So when the owner of the local bakery moves away, Carrie jumps at the chance to buy the business and convert half of it into the Ba...

• Oct-2014
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Is it Luck? Or is it Destiny? Rory Chasen never thought superstitions were real -- until her beloved fiancé is killed after walking under a ladder. To find closure and the truth about superstitions, Rory takes her dog Pluckie to a town called Des...

• Aug-2014
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An alpha male meets his match... Feisty, fearless deputy sheriff Kathlene Baylor is not the submissive type. When she detects suspicious behavior on the outskirts of her Montana town, she's first to investigate. And when her own department refuse...

• May-2014
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Dark passion crosses the line in Linda O. Johnston's riveting new Alpha Force story Badass military sergeant by day. Fierce wolf by night. Shape-shifter Jason Connell's like no other man. But his freedom is riding on a covert assignment, and his ...

• Jan-2014
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Los Angeles animal shelter manager Lauren Vancouver has a soft spot for animals in need--and a keen eye for crime. . . Thanks to a savvy ad campaign featuring teacup pups sporting HotPets Bling--a new line of faux jewelry dog collars--small dog a...

• Dec-2013
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A dangerous exposé that could backfire at any second... Corcoris Pharmaceuticals destroyed everything for Beth Jones. Her safety. Her livelihood. Even her identity. She has to expose the truth. And she's got an unlikely ally in her undercover ru...

• Jun-2013
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Pet rescuer Lauren Vancouver is about to discover that some animal shelters make exceptions in their no-kill policy -- for people as well as animals -- in this all-new novella available only in digital format. Lauren prides herself on the strict ...

• Feb-2013
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Shelter manager and pet rescuer Lauren Vancouver once again takes on the role of amateur sleuth when there's a murder on a film set . . . Has Hollywood gone to the dogs? Pet rescuer Lauren Vancouver is observing production on a new movie called Sh...

• Feb-2013
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Danger and desire collide in a race against time P.I. Quinn Parran's mission is simple: to join Alpha Force, a unique military team of shape-shifters, and use their new elixir to enhance his shape-shifting abilities. With the aid of Sergeant Krist...

• Jul-2012
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Her long-lost hero, back from the grave Computer tech -- and expert hacker -- Sherra Alexander doesn't give up easily. Yet her dig into military records has placed her under federal scrutiny. In too deep, she knows anything can happen. What she do...

• Apr-2012
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Saving animals and solving murders seem to go paw in paw for shelter manager and amateur sleuth Lauren Vancouver. But this time, mixed up in a murder that may close a much-needed new shelter, she's perhaps too quick to catch the scent of the killer.....

• Nov-2011
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Gwynn Macka hasn't seen Brett Sorrellson in over a year, not since their relationship had ended so abruptly. Not since the brilliant, sexy man she fell for learned her secret and she'd been forced to flee. Now Brett is back with an offer to join a...

• Oct-2011
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Hawk shifter Lt. Autumn Katers is proud to be a member of the Alpha Force, a highly covert military unit made up of shapeshifters like her. Her latest assignment: get close to bestselling thriller author Logan Valliere. His latest book's plot feature...

• Oct-2011
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Shelter manager Lauren Vancouver has taught herself a new trick: sleuthing. Now she has a chance to hone her skills, as animal hoarding leads to one less human life... When Lauren finds out that her old mentor, Mamie Spelling, is an animal hoarder...

• Aug-2011
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Spying his former lover shifting from wolf to woman provoked strong feelings in Simon Parran. And it seemed Dr. Grace Andreas had a few other secrets, including membership in the elite shape-shifting unit, Alpha Force. Having hidden his true natur...

• Mar-2011
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From Linda o. Johnston, author of the Kendra Ballantyne, Pet-Sitter Mysteries, comes the delightful new Pet Rescue Mysteries. Lauren Vancouver is the head of HotRescues, a no-kill animal shelter, but it's often human nature that puts her in the path ...

• Dec-2010
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When naturalist Mariah Garvey travels to the remote Alaska glacier region, she finds an abundance of beauty unparalleled in the Lower 48. The stark landscape, the vivid life force -- and the powerful appeal of her rugged new guide, Patrick Worley. F...

• Jul-2010
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For L.A. attorney and pet-sitter Kendra Ballantyne, Esq., murders pop up at the most inconvenient times. Forget cats and dogs -- the war between pet-lovers and pet-haters is anything but cute and cuddly... When Kendra visits the condo of her friend ...

• Dec-2009
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L.A. attorney and pet-sitter Kendra Ballantyne lives up to her "murder magnet" nickname when a sexy weekend in the San Bernardino Mountains turns deadly. And worst of all, she suspects that her beau knows more than he's telling... Kendra's steamy we...

• Jun-2009
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From the second she reaches for his hand, Skye Rydell feels compelled to save the SWAT officer from the brink of death. Skye senses Trevor has something more to accomplish in life. Something disquieting. Important. Something involving her. Skye makes...

• Apr-2009
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L.A. attorney and pet-sitter Kendra Ballantyne, Esq., has recently taken on a third job masterminding a new reality show. But things get messy when her hot new producer is suspected of murder... Wealthy dreamboat and pet-supply magnate Dante DeFranc...

• Jan-2009
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Enter the darkly seductive world that exists within Nocturne Bites' with tales woven by some of the most spellbinding authors: Lisa Renee Jones, Olivia Gates, Linda O. Johnston, Barbara J. Hancock, Caridad Pi�eiro and Lydia Parks. Let them take you o...

• Jan-2009
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WHEN EVIL HUNTS BY MOONLIGHT... When Dr. Melanie Harding comes to rural Maryland to open a veterinarian clinic, she has no intention of buying into the area's absurd werewolf legends. Until she rescues an ordinary dog shot with a silver bullet, and m...

• Jun-2008
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As a lawyer and pet-sitter in L.A., Kendra Ballantyne, Esq., has met more than her share of difficult pets...and people. But when some arrogant cloners cross her path, she meets a whole new breed--one whose perilous business is playing God... It's...

• Oct-2007
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Los Angeles attorney and part-time pet-sitter Kendra Ballantyne has a lot more time to tend to animals now that she's determined to stay out of the perfectly toned arms of superhunky investigator Jeff Hubbard. But all too soon, her time is tied up ch...

• Feb-2007
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Kendra Ballantyne, Esq., has her life back on track. Her license to practice law has been rightfully restored. She's dating Jeff Hubbard, the foxiest P.I. in all of L.A. Best of all, she's still moonlighting as a pet-sitter. And those cuddly clients ...

• May-2006
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Kendra Ballantyne, Esq., is flying high. Her license to practice law has been rightfully restored. She's dating the foxiest P.I. in all of L.A. And best of all, since she moonlights as a pet-sitter, she gets to see her furry best friends every day. A...

• Aug-2005
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Once, Kendra Ballantyne was a litigator with a high-powered L.A. law firm--until scandal forced her resignation. Qt wit's end, desperate, and broke, she's now rented her Hollywood home to strangers, moved into the maid's quarters, and jumped at a new...

• Feb-2005
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Once, Kendra Ballantyne was a litigator with a high-powered L.A. law firm--until scandal forced her resignation. At wit's end, desperate, and broke, she's now rented her Hollywood home to strangers, moved into the maid's quarters, and jumped at a new...

• Nov-2004
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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, bewitch...

• Jul-2004
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HE LIVED BY THE CODE OF THE WEST 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,...

• Feb-2004
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SECRET GUARDIAN 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 cop Travis Bronson could convince the stubborn businesswoman to ...

• Sep-2003
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MISSION PROFILE THE AGENT: Shawn Jameson HIS MOTTO: "Where there's smoke, there's fire." VITAL STATS: 5'11''; cool blue eyes; white-hot smile THE ASSIGNMENT: Undercover nanny THE COMPLICATION: Dr. Kelley Stanton Tough-guy agent Shawn Jame...

• Nov-2002
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THE LITTLEST WITNESS 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 wa...

• Mar-2002
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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 be...

• Jul-2001
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TO LOVE, HONOR...AND CATCH A KILLER Their marriage had been a set-up, their wedded bliss an act...but the feelings Detective Jordan Dawes had for his new bride, Sara, were never part of the plan. Now, thanks to the work of an elusive serial killer...

• Nov-2000
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SHE OWED HIM HER LIFE...BUT HE WANTED MORE Rugged doctor Reeve Snyder had saved her and delivered her baby girl. He was her hero -- the kind of man she would have liked to have as a friend...a lover...a father for her baby. If only... Polly Bla...

• Oct-2000
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Jessie Jerome is looking for something. The folk singer has heard the start of a song, and it lingers in her memory like a lover's kiss. The ballad's lyrics have touched her, as have its hero. And somehow, Jessie knows the story is true. But ...

• Jun-2000
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Dr. Larryn Maeller, in London for a medical conference, is staying at Seldrake House -- an ancestral mansion that once belonged to the duke of Seldrake. A portrait featuring the duke and his dog -- a Cavalier King Charles spaniel -- hangs in the hous...

• Nov-1999
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Christmas Is Coming... And the streets are alive with the sounds of the season: "Silver Bells" and sleigh rides, jingle bells and carolers. Choruses of "Here Comes Santa Claus" float over the snow-covered landscape. bringing the joy of the holiday...

• Mar-1999
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The mountain lion no longer walks among the trees of Eskaway Mountain. She disappeared from that wilderness over a hundred years ago; according to legend, the cat disappeared when an Indian princess lost her only love to cruel fate. According to myth...

• Jan-1998
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As a successful Hollywood executive, Mariah is on the lookout for the perfect screenplay, and while scouting locations in Pittsburgh, she thinks she has it. With an old-fashioned setting and Thorn, a hero to die for, she knows it will make a great mo...

• Jul-1996
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BY THE STROKE OF MIDNIGHT, YOU MUST KISS THE HANDSOME PRINCE WHO WILL BRING YOU BLISS. By no stretch of the imagination did Paige Conner consider herself a princess. She was far more interested in pursuring her research than in attending gala ...

• Dec-1995
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THE SEER Her wagon train stranded on the Spanish Trail, pioneer Abby Wynne searched the heavens for rain. Gifted with visionary powers, Abby sensed a man in another time gazing at the same night sky. But even she could not foresee that she would jou...