Wings ePress Author - Linda Wallace


Contemporary Romance	Contemporary Romance

I was born in Marshall, Missouri, and lived the first few years of my life with my mother and father and grandparents in a big, old farmhouse. It was mysterious and spooky with front stairs and back stairs, antiques and ghosts. I still have dreams about that house. It apparently penetrated deep into my psyche.

A few months before my sister, Barbara, was born, my mother, father and I moved a short way down the road from my grandparents’ house into a clapboarded log cabin with only three rooms. Baths were taken in tin tubs in the kitchen with water heated on the stove, though we did have an indoor toilet in a small, converted pantry. The smaller round tub had been soldered, so you had to be very careful how you sat in it to avoid a rude poke. When Barbara and I were old enough for clamp-on roller skates, we were allowed to practice in the kitchen, but you couldn’t go very far before you had to turn around.

My father was a farmer and probably would have preferred to have had sons, though I don’t ever remember him complaining about his two daughters. I don’t think he had very high expectations for us, but that proved to be a benefit, as he and our mother always seemed surprised and delighted at everything my sister and I achieved.

Perhaps the deep love and support I felt all through childhood and on into my adult years formed the interest I have in writing about families and relationships. Whether I was living in a coffee shack in Hawaii where the rent was paid by picking up macadamia nuts or in an attic in the Bronx, my family was always there for me. I wish my father had lived long enough to see my first book published. He would have been amazed.

Big Bad Wolfe - Linda Wallace does a beautiful job drawing the reader into the hopes, dreams, and even the fears of the characters. I am intrigued by the llamas. The grace and gentleness of the animals is impressive. Ms. Wallace incorporates them into the story in a way that enhances the reader's enjoyment as well as educating about an animal we don't normally hear a lot about. -- 4.5 Blue Ribbons, Reviewer: Chrissy Dionne, Romance Junkies, chrissydionne@romancejunkies.com

"LINDA WALLACE has written a wonderfully romantic story in "Big Bad Wolfe." Her descriptions of places and things are wonderfully right on. The way she describes her characters make them leap off the pages at you. This book was very hard to put down. Linda has made a keeper of this book for me. I will be re-reading this one again and again. The love between the characters is so wonderful, even with all of the crises they face to admit to that love." -- 5 Angels, Recommended Read, leyna, Fallen Angel Reviews

"BIG BAD WOLFE is a book that is impossible to put down. It is a very emotional story that will keep you turning page after page. You are silently cheering for both Corey and Brandon to open up to each other. You want them to admit their feelings. This book builds to an explosive ending with emotions that will bring tears to your eyes." -- 5 Coffee Cups, Sherry, Coffee Time Romance

BIG BAD WOLFE -- "Ms. Wallace gives the reader a dynamite story filled with passion that touches the heart in so many angles. So grab a chair with a box of tissues, perhaps two boxes, and cuddle up for a remarkable read that will leave a lasting impression. Ms. Wallace does more than touch the heart; she reaches deeper into the soul and that is why she gets five lighthouses. This book is worth the read." -- 5 Beacons, Linda, Lighthouse Literary Reviews

"I really loved reading BIG BAD WOLFE; it was a very romantic book. Going through the pages it really took my heart away and I kept on wondering how the story would end. You experience all kinds of emotions while reading BIG BAD WOLFE; happiness, sadness, loneliness and what I experienced most of all; both Corey and Brandon are afraid to love. If you want to find out if they are able to overcome these problems, or if you just love a good written, romantic story, you really should read this book! I even felt a bit sad when it was finished; Linda Wallace really did a good job with this book!" -- 5 Stars, Sylvie, Euro Reviews

"SPECIAL DELIVERY was a book I truly enjoyed reading. It was funny, sweet, suspenseful and a lot of fun to read. Tyler and April were well matched, and the story just seemed to flow. If you are looking for a fun read with a lot of action, you will love SPECIAL DELIVERY by Linda Wallace." -- 4.5 Blue Ribbons, Dina Smith, Romance Junkies

"SPECIAL DELIVERY was very good reading! The story felt like I was watching a romantic suspense-filled movie on the big screen! A movie starring Tom Cruise or someone of his caliber! Linda Wallace's writing seemed effortless and each sentence flowed from one to another naturally and with ease." -- 4 Stars, H. Renay Anderson, Euro Reviews

Special Delivery -- "...this is a classic romantic tale of how opposites attract. I particularly enjoyed how the romantic tension between April and Tyler kept shifting but new revelations engage your interest time after time. The suspense of being thrown together into several life threatening situations was the perfect foil for them to overcome their seemingly irreconcilable differences. Still we wonder right to the very end if there will be a happy ending for Tyler and April. Ms Wallace's descriptions of the area made me feel as though I was right there in the back of the van or on a rugged coastal island. The dialogue was fresh, believable and drew me into the characters experiences. Touches of humor offset the tensions generated by danger and star crossed romance. I will watch for Ms Wallace in the future." -- 3 Hearts, Patrice, The Romance Studio

"SPECIAL DELIVERY is delivered with equal shares of hilarious laughs and exciting action. The combination artfully rendered by the author. The book an un-put-downable read. I highly recommend this light-hearted, action-packed read to anyone who enjoys a good story." -- 5 Beacons, Nanny & Quill, Lighthouse Literary Reviews

"SPECIAL DELIVERY is an enchanting story of a free-spirited woman meeting a take-charge kind of guy. Linda Wallace has a great sense of dialogue and humor that makes this an enjoyable story. The addition of adventure and action will keep the reader on the edge of their seat." Tewanda, Fallen Angel Reviews

"SPECIAL DELIVERY is just that, with a wonderful plot and brilliant lead characters...There is also a ton of great action that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Villains galore and quite a few instances for Tyler to be a wonderful hero and save our distressed heroine's life make a great combination in any book. Although April is pretty tough all on her own, she is a little bit foolish and impulsive at times. Tyler and April are the perfect compliments to each other, him the stuffy businessman and her the fly-by-the-seat-of-her-pants bicycle courier. I found myself enjoying this book and never wanting it to end." -- 4 Roses, Kristal Gorman, Romance Reader at Heart