Ovid wrote, 'Love is a kind of warfare.' I really believe that, especially since I combine both in FIERY SURRENDER.
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Linda received a B.A. in Fine Arts (Honors & Distinction) from George Mason University and has conducted post-graduate studies in Fine Arts Management. She loves history and romance, which she brings together in her historical romance, FIERY SURRENDER. Her romantic suspense set in Mendocino, CA, SHADOW OF DOUBT, is a multi award-winner, and her most recent novel, LANI'S CHALLENGE, is a mystery set in Washington, DC.
Linda has worked in the field of parapsychology for three years, in direct mail marketing and political fundraising for over 10 years, and started a modeling school in Europe. Her art work is in private collections around the world. She has also served as interim Human Resources Director at Encino Hospital in Encino, California.
Linda has retired with her family to the California desert where she is currently reviewing books for MyShelf.com (since 2006) and volunteer tutors elementary age children in reading and comprehension through the award-winning Read With Me program. She also volunteers for the Catholic Charities Food Bank in Mecca, CA, among other volunteering activities.
Accomplishments
Linda Morelli has been a professional artist, model, creative writer/editor, and a fundraiser. A past member of Romance Writers of America and Washington Romance Writers since 1994, she has judged many national and regional romance writing contests, and was a permanent judge for RWA's Golden Heart awards until 2013. She was also the Historical Editor for Gotta Write Network Online, and a member of Authors' Coalition, NUW-Not the Usual Way Authors Community and World Romance Writers, to name a few. She has been a reviewer for MyShelf.com since 2006.
Linda has three romance books to her credit, "Fiery Surrender," her award-winning "Shadow of Doubt," and her recently released "Lani's Challenge," a romantic suspense set in Washington, DC. She also has several short stories to her credit.
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Linda's books have all received rave reviews. Her romantic suspense, SHADOW OF DOUBT, is a multi-award winner. Of SHADOW, Yvonne Hering of New & Previously Owned Books writes: "Linda Morelli brings this fast-paced story to life with a combination of mystery, romance and a splash of gothic thrown together. Her characters jump right out of the pages and into the reader's hearts. They are people you will care about and cheer for. SHADOW OF DOUBT is everything a romantic suspense story should be and more!"
Her latest release, LANI'S CHALLENGE, has received rave reviews as well. Here's a sampling:
“Lani’s Challenge is a fast-paced read that bridges both the detective and the romance genres." –Gale Zasada, Brown Bookloft
COLLECTOR’S TREASURE! “I fully recommend this book to everyone as a 'must read.'" –Wilma Frana, Word Museum
"…gives the reader a little of everything, from suspense to tragedy all leading to a happy-ending. " –Monica Solomon, The Romance Readers Connection
"…riveting and suspenseful romance." 4.5 Blue Ribbon Rating –Char, Romance Junkies
"…a fast read with an exciting finish." –Marilyn Heyman, Romance Reviews Today
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