Books by Linda Joyce

Biloxi Dutrey grounds her jet-setting photography career and returns to Mississippi when she learns her family home, Fleur De Lis, is headed for financial ruin. She plans to save it by scooping up the job of Keeper. But that means breaking tradition, and her family isn't cooperating. Veterinarian Nick Trahan is new in town and wants folks to stop matchmaking. He won't settle for just a pretty face. He wants the perfect woman, one who believes in family and commitment-the exact opposite of his parents. Nick rescues Biloxi during a raging storm, but the squall is tame compared to the tempest between them. Soon they experience the backlash from the long-standing feud between their families. If Biloxi surrenders her dreams for Fleur de Lis and toes the line with tradition, will she also be forced to give up on "forever love" due to the hate their families still harbor?

Party-girl and bayou babe Camilla Lind treats life like a game. After sleeping with her sister's fiancé, she's struggling to change, but karmic payback is a bitch. When the actions of her past crash into the present, they stand to ruin her future...and destroy any chance of love with the only man she's ever wanted. Rancher Jared Richardson guards his heart carefully after suffering the pain of infidelity. He never expected to fall for a woman like Camilla Lind, nor did he think he'd follow her across the country to beg for a second chance at love. As Hurricane Katrina bears down on them, can they weather the storm and put aside past hurts to embrace their future together?

Branna Lind's self-esteem rests at the bottom of the Mississippi River. She canceled her "wedding of the decade," though she isn't saying why. She wants life on her own terms, no ready-made job in the family business, no safety net of close-knit kin, and no more betrayal. College professor James Newbern prizes his bachelorhood. Experience has taught him beautiful women are high-maintenance trouble and Branna fits that type. He is happy to avoid her until the college vice president assigns him to mentor the newest hire--Branna. Branna is on her way to a new life, but will the scars of the past send her running from love? Even if she stands her ground, can she convince James that she truly is his "type"?

Perfectionistic Branna Lind loves James Newbern, but she can't wait on Fleur de Lis to be restored to marry him. James must protect her after his ex-fiancée steals Branna's heirloom pearls. Getting to "I do" is more challenging than Branna and James imagined, but they're fighting for happily-ever-after. Biloxi Dutrey found forever love. She'll host the finest reception at Fleur de Lis unless Nick Trahan insists on more changes that threaten to revive the old Dutrey-Trahan family feud. Biloxi and Nick face a battle where the family loyalty lines are murky. Will they ever say, "I do"? Camilla Lind accepts Jared Richardson's ring, but she fears setting a wedding date when Sterling blackmails her. She's afraid Jared will believe the lies. Jared wants to marry her, but not so she can avoid Sterling. Is love steadfast or fickle, and could Mardi Gras be the perfect time for a wedding?

Nola Dutrey is as dedicated to her jazz singing career as she is to her kids' community band in New Orleans. When she meets her best friend's brother, her heart beats with a newfound passion. But falling in love with someone whose life is in New York has no future.Restaurateur and music enthusiast Rex Arceneau is in town to settle his father's estate. He must get the financials into the black before handing over the family restaurant to his sister. To reduce expenses-the weekend singer must go. However, he meets Nola, and their connection sizzles. When he hears her sing, he's hooked.Nola's torn between powerful attraction and life in New Orleans. Rex is determined to use music as a secret weapon to entice Nola north. Will she ever be a bride at Fleur de Lis or will life's dissonant notes ruin their harmony and once-in-a-lifetime love?