Linda Wells's Blog
September 27, 2025
CYPRESS LAKE is free on Kindle September 27-28, 2025.
https://www.amazon.com/CYPRESS-LAKE-T...
lexa Lee Smith certainly didn't come back for him. That's what the flight attendant tells herself as she travels back to her sleepy hometown of Cypress Lake, Florida, for a high school reunion. She knows that Rick Young, her former flame and first true love, isn't waiting for her. He's moved on with a gorgeous wife and adorable daughter. But has she?
As Alexa is forced to confront feelings she would rather stay hidden, her and Rick's high school reunion is marred by disaster-Rick's beautiful wife, Kim, is dead, and no one knows who to trust.Alexa finds herself drawn into the mystery surrounding Kim's death, but each new lead drags her into danger. The people she knew in high school have grown into strangers she can barely recognize, and every single one of them has a secret to hide.Suddenly, Alexa's sleepy small town is waking up. And everyone's got eyes on her.
lexa Lee Smith certainly didn't come back for him. That's what the flight attendant tells herself as she travels back to her sleepy hometown of Cypress Lake, Florida, for a high school reunion. She knows that Rick Young, her former flame and first true love, isn't waiting for her. He's moved on with a gorgeous wife and adorable daughter. But has she?
As Alexa is forced to confront feelings she would rather stay hidden, her and Rick's high school reunion is marred by disaster-Rick's beautiful wife, Kim, is dead, and no one knows who to trust.Alexa finds herself drawn into the mystery surrounding Kim's death, but each new lead drags her into danger. The people she knew in high school have grown into strangers she can barely recognize, and every single one of them has a secret to hide.Suddenly, Alexa's sleepy small town is waking up. And everyone's got eyes on her.
September 20, 2025
MIDNIGHT BEACH is free on Kindle September 20-21, 2025!
https://www.amazon.com/Midnight-Beach...
A family betrayal has brutal consequences in this sexy romantic suspense novel.
High school teacher and mother Leigh Prentiss is living her dream life with her husband, Garrett. But when he abandons the family’s trip to their luxurious Florida beach house, she suspects her marriage is struggling.
To make matters worse, her recently divorced younger sister, Kristen, joins the vacation and convinces Leigh that all men eventually cheat. As incriminating facts pile up, Leigh discovers it's not only Garrett keeping secrets from loved ones.
Unsure of who to trust, she befriends former marine and stockbroker, Jack, as she unravels the truth. But will it be in time to save her marriage? Or will she fall in love with someone else? When a murder rocks the entire family, all bets are off, and happily ever after will go to whomever finds their way through the lies—alive.
A family betrayal has brutal consequences in this sexy romantic suspense novel.
High school teacher and mother Leigh Prentiss is living her dream life with her husband, Garrett. But when he abandons the family’s trip to their luxurious Florida beach house, she suspects her marriage is struggling.
To make matters worse, her recently divorced younger sister, Kristen, joins the vacation and convinces Leigh that all men eventually cheat. As incriminating facts pile up, Leigh discovers it's not only Garrett keeping secrets from loved ones.
Unsure of who to trust, she befriends former marine and stockbroker, Jack, as she unravels the truth. But will it be in time to save her marriage? Or will she fall in love with someone else? When a murder rocks the entire family, all bets are off, and happily ever after will go to whomever finds their way through the lies—alive.
September 6, 2025
DEAD LOVE is free on Kindle September 6-7, 2025!
https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Love-Lind...
"A tightly plotted, satisfying mystery-thriller. - Kirkus Reviews
"A tightly plotted, satisfying mystery-thriller. - Kirkus Reviews
August 23, 2025
CYPRESS LAKE is free on Kindle 8-23 and 8-24-25!
https://www.amazon.com/CYPRESS-LAKE-T...
"The combination of the romance and suspense is solid, engaging, believable and balanced. Overall, a first-class romantic thriller with a great twist at the end that I never saw coming." -Goodreads reviewer
Alexa Lee Smith certainly didn't come back for him.That's what the flight attendant tells herself as she travels back to her sleepy hometown of Cypress Lake, Florida, for a high school reunion. She knows that Rick Young, her former flame and first true love, isn't waiting for her. He's moved on with a gorgeous wife and adorable daughter.
As Alexa is forced to confront feelings she would rather stay hidden, her and Rick's high school reunion is marred by disaster-Rick's beautiful wife, Kim, is found dead,.
Alexa finds herself drawn into the mystery surrounding Kim's death, but each new lead drags her into danger. The people she knew in high school have grown into strangers she can barely recognize, and every single one of them has a secret to hide
"The combination of the romance and suspense is solid, engaging, believable and balanced. Overall, a first-class romantic thriller with a great twist at the end that I never saw coming." -Goodreads reviewer
Alexa Lee Smith certainly didn't come back for him.That's what the flight attendant tells herself as she travels back to her sleepy hometown of Cypress Lake, Florida, for a high school reunion. She knows that Rick Young, her former flame and first true love, isn't waiting for her. He's moved on with a gorgeous wife and adorable daughter.
As Alexa is forced to confront feelings she would rather stay hidden, her and Rick's high school reunion is marred by disaster-Rick's beautiful wife, Kim, is found dead,.
Alexa finds herself drawn into the mystery surrounding Kim's death, but each new lead drags her into danger. The people she knew in high school have grown into strangers she can barely recognize, and every single one of them has a secret to hide
August 9, 2025
CYPRESS LAKE: A Romance Thriller is free on Kindle August 9-10, 2025!
https://www.amazon.com/CYPRESS-LAKE-T...
Alexa Lee Smith certainly didn't come back for him.That's what the flight attendant tells herself as she travels back to her sleepy hometown of Cypress Lake, Florida, for a high school reunion. She knows that Rick Young, her former flame and first true love, isn't waiting for her. He's moved on with a gorgeous wife and adorable daughter. But has she?
As Alexa is forced to confront feelings she still has for Rick, her high school reunion is marred by disaster-Rick's beautiful wife, Kim, is dead, and no one knows who to trust. Alexa finds herself drawn into the mystery surrounding Kim's death, but each new lead drags her into danger. The people she knew in high school have grown into strangers she can barely recognize, and every single one of them has a secret to hide.
Alexa Lee Smith certainly didn't come back for him.That's what the flight attendant tells herself as she travels back to her sleepy hometown of Cypress Lake, Florida, for a high school reunion. She knows that Rick Young, her former flame and first true love, isn't waiting for her. He's moved on with a gorgeous wife and adorable daughter. But has she?
As Alexa is forced to confront feelings she still has for Rick, her high school reunion is marred by disaster-Rick's beautiful wife, Kim, is dead, and no one knows who to trust. Alexa finds herself drawn into the mystery surrounding Kim's death, but each new lead drags her into danger. The people she knew in high school have grown into strangers she can barely recognize, and every single one of them has a secret to hide.
July 26, 2025
MIDNIGHT BEACH: A Romance Thriller is free on Kindle July 26-27, 2025!
https://www.amazon.com/Midnight-Beach...
Midnight Beach is a gripping, fast-paced romance mystery with sex, secrets, and a murder that changes everyone's chance at happily ever after.
Midnight Beach is a gripping, fast-paced romance mystery with sex, secrets, and a murder that changes everyone's chance at happily ever after.
July 5, 2025
MIDNIGHT BEACH is free on Kindle July 5 to July 6, 2025!
https://www.amazon.com/Midnight-Beach...
"A high school teacher learns dark, unwelcome secrets may be hiding in her family's tumultuous lives in Wells' thriller, (which) is an impressive exercise in subtlety...Wells' concise prose keeps the narrative moving at a steady beat-surprising turns come one after another...The murder happens later in the tale than some readers may anticipate, but its impact is great and leads to an unforgettable ending.
A quietly absorbing story of fractured family ties and deception." -Kirkus Reviews
"A high school teacher learns dark, unwelcome secrets may be hiding in her family's tumultuous lives in Wells' thriller, (which) is an impressive exercise in subtlety...Wells' concise prose keeps the narrative moving at a steady beat-surprising turns come one after another...The murder happens later in the tale than some readers may anticipate, but its impact is great and leads to an unforgettable ending.
A quietly absorbing story of fractured family ties and deception." -Kirkus Reviews
June 21, 2025
DEAD LOVE is free on Kindle June 21-22, 2025!
https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Love-Lind...
"Wells delivers a debut thriller about a biological terrorist attack, the people determined to stop it, and the woman at the heart of it all.
A tightly plotted, satisfying mystery-thriller." -Kirkus Reviews
"Wells delivers a debut thriller about a biological terrorist attack, the people determined to stop it, and the woman at the heart of it all.
A tightly plotted, satisfying mystery-thriller." -Kirkus Reviews
June 14, 2025
CYPRESS LAKE: A Romance Thriller is free on Kindle June 14-15, 2025!
https://www.amazon.com/CYPRESS-LAKE-T...
Alexa Smith has left her small-town Florida roots behind for a glamorous life as a flight attendant. However, her upcoming high school reunion is dredging up more than a little heartache. Alexa's one true love is still in Cypress Lake--with his wife and daughter.
As Alexa confronts her feelings for Rick Young, she finds herself tossed into a tangled web of mystery and murder that has its roots in decades-old resentments. Rick's wife is dead, and any one of Alexa's friends or family could be next.
Alexa Smith has left her small-town Florida roots behind for a glamorous life as a flight attendant. However, her upcoming high school reunion is dredging up more than a little heartache. Alexa's one true love is still in Cypress Lake--with his wife and daughter.
As Alexa confronts her feelings for Rick Young, she finds herself tossed into a tangled web of mystery and murder that has its roots in decades-old resentments. Rick's wife is dead, and any one of Alexa's friends or family could be next.
June 6, 2025
MIDNIGHT BEACH Free on Kindle 6-7 to 6-8-25!
https://www.amazon.com/Midnight-Beach...
A family betrayal has brutal consequences in this sexy romantic suspense novel.
High school teacher and mother Leigh Prentiss is living her dream life with her husband, Garrett. But when he abandons the family’s trip to their luxurious Florida beach house, she suspects her marriage is struggling.
To make matters worse, her recently divorced younger sister, Kristen, joins the vacation and convinces Leigh that all men eventually cheat. As incriminating facts pile up, Leigh discovers it's not only Garrett keeping secrets from loved ones.
Unsure of who to trust, she befriends former marine and stockbroker, Jack, as she unravels the truth. But will it be in time to save her marriage? Or will she fall in love with someone else? When a murder rocks the entire family, all bets are off, and happily ever after will go to whomever finds their way through the lies—alive.
A family betrayal has brutal consequences in this sexy romantic suspense novel.
High school teacher and mother Leigh Prentiss is living her dream life with her husband, Garrett. But when he abandons the family’s trip to their luxurious Florida beach house, she suspects her marriage is struggling.
To make matters worse, her recently divorced younger sister, Kristen, joins the vacation and convinces Leigh that all men eventually cheat. As incriminating facts pile up, Leigh discovers it's not only Garrett keeping secrets from loved ones.
Unsure of who to trust, she befriends former marine and stockbroker, Jack, as she unravels the truth. But will it be in time to save her marriage? Or will she fall in love with someone else? When a murder rocks the entire family, all bets are off, and happily ever after will go to whomever finds their way through the lies—alive.
