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Linda Louise Rigsbee
Linda Louise Rigsbee has been a freelance writer since 1986. She has 30 books completed and is always working on some kind of literature. Best known for her conservative romance novels, she also writes a variety of fiction & non-fiction including western, adventure, children, youth and travelogues. Linda's style is breathless, with the most common reader comment being; "I couldn't put it down." A conservative writer, all her books are free of offensive language and explicit sex.
All Books By This Author:
- Courtship of the Recluse
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When a conservative young woman accepts a job as housekeeper at a rambling old ranch house on a west Texas ranch, her greatest concern is whether she can handle the work. An isolated 3000 acre ranch with access to horses sounds intriguing. All Cade wants is freedom from housework so he can work the ranch. To Cynthia, it is an ideal way to save money. Her friend is concerned, but Cynthia assures her that even if the stoic Cade were the romantic type, she has the resolve and willpower to resist him. He seems like a good man. Townsfolk consider him an odd hermit, but they all agree he is trustworthy.
In the beginning, both the ranch and Cade are a pleasant surprise. In time, respect and admiration spawn a much deeper emotion – one that gets out of control in fuzzy stages that blend into each other. Cynthia must accept and deal with the consequences.- Genres: Romance
- A Dangerous Love
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After the death of her family in an auto/train accident, Lisa returns to the wild mountains of Arkansas where she grew up. The young man who rescues her from a near fatal auto accident offers her a summer job as companion to his mother and babysitter for his daughter. It looks like a plush job and a chance to get away from reality for a while.
At his secluded home, nothing is as it first appeared. The young man's volatile moods are nothing compared to her suspicions about the source of his wealth. Still, she is falling in love with him and intrigued by the mystery. She is determined to know the truth, even if it means risking her life.- Genres: Romance
- Savage Wilderness
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When their homestead is attacked by Indians, Rachel and Ralph become separated. Each must endure the hardships of a 25-mile journey through the wilderness to Fort Osage, (now Sibley, Missouri).
Before she begins the trek, Rachel must be her own midwife while her husband fights off a small Shawnee hunting party. Afterward she must put aside her phobia of the wilderness and concentrate on getting their newborn son to safety.
Ralph, injured in the attack is trying to keep the pursuing Indians off Rachel’s trail. They both discover something about the wilderness, the Indians and themselves.
- Genres: Adventure
- A Tutelarius Love
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Megan O’Hara had spent her entire life rubbing elbows with the elite. Life presented her with few problems that her father couldn’t handle. He gave her a job and even selected her fiancé. The idea of voicing an objection to such a wise and kind man seemed ungrateful – until the romance turned sour. That was when she made the decision to take control of her destiny.
Making the decision was the easy part. Making a clean break wasn’t going to be easy. An ad in a newspaper about some land in Arkansas inspired an idea. It provided a secluded place to test her survival skills.
From the first day, nothing was as she expected – especially the young man she suspected her father had sent to lay guardian. Under his tutelage, she found self-confidence – and first love.
All was going well until her fiancé made a surprise visit. But she was no longer the girl who had left California weeks before – nor was the young man her father had sent.- Genres: Romance
- Cassie
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When her father abandoned his wife and children and her mother died of grief, Cassie had to grow up fast. Their Texas ranch still had a mortgage so she took a job with a freighting company and left her two younger siblings with a friend.
She learned to tolerate the desert heat, manage a team of mules and ignore whispers behind feminine hands. A woman in men’s clothing was bad enough in their eyes, but spending weeks in the desert with four men was scandalous. She conquered her fear of the wild country and animals. With the aid of a bullwhip, she staved off any overzealous male admirers. The one thing she couldn’t conquer was her distrust of men.
A band of renegade Apache chased a handsome Frenchman into her life and heart. He won her guarded trust when he saved her life. She was ready to say yes to his proposal of marriage – until she caught him with another woman. Would she run from this man the way she had the last?- Genres: Romance
- Once Bitten, Twice Shy
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Book 1 in the series
An Ozark dairy goat farm is an unlikely meeting place for a wealthy salesman and a conservative country girl. Stranger yet is the instant mutual attraction. But Carmen doesn’t want to be rescued from her financial woes, and Alex is still trying to recover from his last failed relationship.
Their tumultuous romance is a little like a wild roller coaster ride, neither knowing how it might end. Compromise seems the only possible solution, but how does a person go about compromising their dreams – and will they regret it later?- Genres: Romance
- Something Old, Something New
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Book 2 of the Carmen & Alex Series
With her wedding date only weeks away, Carmen finds celibacy difficult enough to maintain, but explaining the reason for it to friends and Alex seems impossible. Yet it is Alex who explains the logic of it. Alex understands her even when she doesn’t understand herself. Her love for him is so strong that she finds it difficult to tell him anything she thinks might upset him - especially one very personal secret that she and Josh share.
Between her obsession about babies and reluctance to discuss issues with Alex, their young marriage is in danger. She must either adjust or risk losing the man she loves more than life itself.- Genres: Romance
- The Darkest Hour
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Book 3 in the Series.
Carmen Barnett had landed the husband of her dreams. Their marriage was perfect – except for the absence of children. It was something she thought she had accepted, but even Alex wasn’t happy with the arrangement. He wanted to adopt – and that idea terrified her. What if the mother changed her mind and wanted to take the baby back? Alex was willing to take the risk, but she wasn’t.
For a few tense months, it looked as though they might not have to take that risk. Then she began the darkest part of her life. The Honeymoon was over and they were no longer meeting each other’s expectations. Could they put their marriage back together? Would things ever be the same?
Together they had to make it through the darkest hour. Was their love strong enough to endure the journey?- Genres: Romance
- For Better or Worse
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Book 4 in the series
Carmen and Alex were fortunate enough to adopt two children - one from birth. Life was perfect for them until Lori arrived one day to reclaim her daughter. A legal and emotional battle followed, but no one was prepared for the tragedy that befell Alex. A stranger who started with friendly advances on Carmen ended up knifing Alex The months that followed taught Carmen the true meaning of the vow "for better or for worse."- Genres: Romance
- A Change of Hearts
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Book 5 of the series;
Carmen has had a change of heart. She has agreed to a surrogate mother for their new baby. From the day Alex talks her into it, she isn't sure it is the right thing to do. She has made so many restrictions on the procedure that she is caught off guard when they discover it is successful.
As if things were not complicated enough, the visit to his father's home in Texas reveals another problem. Alex has been hiding more than a father. He has been hiding an entire lifestyle. His secrecy puts a strain on their marriage and issues a challenge to Carmen. She has choices to make – choices that may determine whether their marriage survives.- Genres: Romance
- To Thine Own Self
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Book 6 in the Carmen & Alex Series
Carmen has inherited the responsibilities of American Wildlife Safari, a dream that originally belonged to Alex. She is trying to divide her love and attention between the business, Alex and the children. Alex and Katie are trying to turn Carmen into a modern mom and wife, but she isn’t sure she wants meet their expectations. She wants to do whatever pleases Alex – until she decides to ride alone where she has promised him she will never go alone. A tragic accident puts a strain on their marriage and opens the door to more problems. Their marriage may come to an end if they don’t get back on track.
- Genres: Romance
- Fool's Gold
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When Luke Catlin came to Arizona Territory to help his cousin search for gold, he didn't know the Apache were on the warpath. It didn't take him long to find out.
After the murder of his cousin, all he wanted was enough money to get back to Pennsylvania. But a Lipan Apache and a pretty girl had other ideas. They were about to teach him something more about the Apache - something he wasn't sure he wanted to know.
- Genres: Westerns
- Nightriders of the Double Spur
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Tom Grigsby rode into Clay Creek looking for answers but he wasn't getting much cooperation. The Double Spur accused the Tripple B of rustling and the Triple B was hiring gunmen. But the ranch losing the most cattle to rustlers was the Triple B. Somebody had to do something or the entire valley was going to be involved in a range war.
Grigsby had seen too much fighting. He was ready to hang up his gun - but he owed a debt to the Double Spur. He had a hunch who was doing the rustling, but what he needed was hard facts. He knew only one way to get them, so he strapped on his gun and headed out into the night.
- Genres: Westerns
- Roly Poly and the Ant
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Written and illustrated by Linda L. Rigsbee, this children's story is about a troublesome playmate.
Roly Poly wants to be a good friend and help Ant, but being with Ant is more scary than fun. Ant is always doing dangerous things that get them both in trouble. What can Roly Poly do?- Genres: Children
- Horse Opera
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A collection of short western stories that range from traditional to modern westerns. From the mystery person in "The Heavy Gun" to the twist of fate in "The New Stock," these stories entertain.
- Genres: Westerns
- Cooking With Goat Products
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Caprine Culinary
A collection of simple recipies for goat milk and meat. Includes information not commonly known about goats, goat milk and meat. An excellent booklet for the new goat owner.
I have used all these recipes.
- Genres: Cooking
- Blood Red
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Young Zachary Morton was seeing red - Blood Red - after the Double C riders murdered his parents.
It wasn't his choice to run. He had every intention of returning and avenging their murder. As a half-breed, he sought the wisdom of his motheer's people. Pa had spoken of a wise old Indian who advised the Apache how to negotiate with the white man.- Genres: Westerns
