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Top-Secret Rendezvous
Top-Secret Rendezvous by Linda Hudson-Smith released on May 23, 2003 is available now for purchase.
384 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published June 5, 2003
About the author
Linda Hudson-Smith
39 books20 followersIn 2000, after illness forced her to leave a successful marketing and public relations career, is when national bestselling author, Linda Hudson-Smith, turned to writing as a healing and creative outlet. Dedicated to inspiring readers to overcome adversity against all odds, she now has twenty-four published novels to her credit, spanning an array of genres which include contemporary romance, and inspirational women’s mainstream fiction and Christian fiction romance. Linda has traveled the world as an enthusiastic witness to other cultures and lifestyles which has helped her to craft stories set in a variety of exotic and romantic locations.
Her debut novel, Ice Under Fire (Arabesque/BET Books), received rave reviews. Voted as Best New Author by the Black Writer’s Alliance, Linda received the prestigious 2000 Gold Pen Award. She also won two Shades of Romance Magazine awards in the categories of Multicultural New Romance Author of the Year and Multicultural New Fiction Author of the Year 2001. Linda was then nominated as the Best New Romance Author at the 2001 Romance Slam Jam. Romance in Color chose her as Rising Star in January 2000. In 2003 Linda was named Best New Christian Fiction author by Shades of Romance Magazine. In September 2004 she was the proud winner of the African American Literary Show Awards in the romance category, best author. February 2006 marked the appearance of the anthology novel, Thicker Than Water (Kimani Press/New Spirit) which featured Linda’s short story, The Devil’s Advocate, as #7 on Essence Magazine’s Best Seller’s list, earning her the recognition as a national bestselling author. Kimani Press will release several more of Hudson-Smith’s titles: December 2007, Forsaking All Others, a Kimani Romance. April 2008, This Far By Faith; Honor Thy Heart, a New Spirit Anthology. Indiscriminate Attraction, a Kimani Romance has a May 1, 2008 release date. In March 2009, Romancing the Runway, Kimani Romance, will hit the bookstore shelves, followed by another title later in the year.
For the past seven years Hudson-Smith has served as the National Spokesperson for the Lupus Foundation of America, making Lupus awareness one of her top priorities. She travels around the country delivering inspirational messages of hope. In 2002, her Lupus Awareness campaign was a major part of her book tour to Germany where she visited numerous military bases. Linda was also recently awarded the key to the city by the mayor of Crestview, Florida for the contributions she’s made by educating others about Lupus. Hudson-Smith is an active supporter of the NAACP and the American Cancer Society. She is also a member of Romance Writers of America and the Black Writers Alliance.
Linda Hudson-Smith was born in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, and raised in Washington, D.C. She furthered her educational goals by attending Duff’s Business Institute in Pittsburgh, PA. The mother of two sons, Linda shares a residence with her husband, Rudy, in League City, Texas.
Linda Hudson-Smith has been living with Lupus for several years. She meets with Congressional leaders to discuss issues related to Lupus. She continues to advocate for increased funding for education, prevention
and medical services and research. She drums up support for prescription drug benefits for Medicare beneficiaries, a Patient's Bill of RIghts and the confidentiality of medical records. Linda continues to participate in training sessions and conduct radio interviews in order to educate the public about Lupus. BET has placed a Lupus public service ad in the back of her November title, "Fire Beneath the Ice".
Fully trained as a facilitator, it is Linda's desire to lead the charge in building minority Lupus support groups in Southern California and across the nation.
Her debut novel, Ice Under Fire (Arabesque/BET Books), received rave reviews. Voted as Best New Author by the Black Writer’s Alliance, Linda received the prestigious 2000 Gold Pen Award. She also won two Shades of Romance Magazine awards in the categories of Multicultural New Romance Author of the Year and Multicultural New Fiction Author of the Year 2001. Linda was then nominated as the Best New Romance Author at the 2001 Romance Slam Jam. Romance in Color chose her as Rising Star in January 2000. In 2003 Linda was named Best New Christian Fiction author by Shades of Romance Magazine. In September 2004 she was the proud winner of the African American Literary Show Awards in the romance category, best author. February 2006 marked the appearance of the anthology novel, Thicker Than Water (Kimani Press/New Spirit) which featured Linda’s short story, The Devil’s Advocate, as #7 on Essence Magazine’s Best Seller’s list, earning her the recognition as a national bestselling author. Kimani Press will release several more of Hudson-Smith’s titles: December 2007, Forsaking All Others, a Kimani Romance. April 2008, This Far By Faith; Honor Thy Heart, a New Spirit Anthology. Indiscriminate Attraction, a Kimani Romance has a May 1, 2008 release date. In March 2009, Romancing the Runway, Kimani Romance, will hit the bookstore shelves, followed by another title later in the year.
For the past seven years Hudson-Smith has served as the National Spokesperson for the Lupus Foundation of America, making Lupus awareness one of her top priorities. She travels around the country delivering inspirational messages of hope. In 2002, her Lupus Awareness campaign was a major part of her book tour to Germany where she visited numerous military bases. Linda was also recently awarded the key to the city by the mayor of Crestview, Florida for the contributions she’s made by educating others about Lupus. Hudson-Smith is an active supporter of the NAACP and the American Cancer Society. She is also a member of Romance Writers of America and the Black Writers Alliance.
Linda Hudson-Smith was born in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, and raised in Washington, D.C. She furthered her educational goals by attending Duff’s Business Institute in Pittsburgh, PA. The mother of two sons, Linda shares a residence with her husband, Rudy, in League City, Texas.
Linda Hudson-Smith has been living with Lupus for several years. She meets with Congressional leaders to discuss issues related to Lupus. She continues to advocate for increased funding for education, prevention
and medical services and research. She drums up support for prescription drug benefits for Medicare beneficiaries, a Patient's Bill of RIghts and the confidentiality of medical records. Linda continues to participate in training sessions and conduct radio interviews in order to educate the public about Lupus. BET has placed a Lupus public service ad in the back of her November title, "Fire Beneath the Ice".
Fully trained as a facilitator, it is Linda's desire to lead the charge in building minority Lupus support groups in Southern California and across the nation.
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April 1, 2013
Zurich Kingdom is on a two-week vacation at his favorite resort in South Padre Island. He has it all planned: rest, relaxation and sexing a few lovely ladies. That is, until he lays eyes on Hailey Hamilton, a dream come true, a total package. She is intelligent, drop dead gorgeous and she isn't interested in a committed relationship. The chemistry between the two heats up immediately as they experience paradise together. Zurich and Hailey have several things in common: they love adventure, have top-secret jobs, love their family, and plan to enjoy their two-week escape away from work. Even though they have sworn off committed relationships their feelings blossom into love and they regret having to leave each other at the airport. Then Hailey realizes that Zurich is an officer in the Air Force and their love is forbidden, according to military policy.
Heartbroken Hailey prepares a "Dear John" letter to send to Zurich but decides to delay mailing it when she is deployed to Germany. Hailey is pleasantly surprised when her best friend, Alicia, greets her at the airport. Hailey confides in her friend that she loves Zurich.
As Hailey is processing in at the base, she is noticed by Zurich. They cannot believe that God has shone mercy and brought them together again. They agree to carry on life as usual until they can determine a way to be together without being court marshaled. The hours turn into days, then weeks as their love burns uncontrollably while being unable to physically connect with each other. The stakes are high. Will they be together as man and wife? Only time will tell.
Top Secret Rendezvous is one title in a four-book series that is supposed to honor our US military. The story has a military setting and defines concepts related to Air Force policy. However, that is where honor to the military stops. This is your usual romance novel and nothing special. This is a quick read without a secret. If you are in the mood for romance, this would fit the bill.
Heartbroken Hailey prepares a "Dear John" letter to send to Zurich but decides to delay mailing it when she is deployed to Germany. Hailey is pleasantly surprised when her best friend, Alicia, greets her at the airport. Hailey confides in her friend that she loves Zurich.
As Hailey is processing in at the base, she is noticed by Zurich. They cannot believe that God has shone mercy and brought them together again. They agree to carry on life as usual until they can determine a way to be together without being court marshaled. The hours turn into days, then weeks as their love burns uncontrollably while being unable to physically connect with each other. The stakes are high. Will they be together as man and wife? Only time will tell.
Top Secret Rendezvous is one title in a four-book series that is supposed to honor our US military. The story has a military setting and defines concepts related to Air Force policy. However, that is where honor to the military stops. This is your usual romance novel and nothing special. This is a quick read without a secret. If you are in the mood for romance, this would fit the bill.
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