Lynda Coker

Lynda Coker

About

“Romance...the Way You Dream It”

I live in the rolling hills of Norteast Texas with myfavorite alpha-male, my husband of 44 years. We have two children, fivegrandchildren, and two great granddaughters. 

After retiring from my secular profession as a photographicand digital artist, I decided to start a second career. This time, my focus wasnot on making a living, but on following a dream. Always a voracious reader, Idecided to try writing the type of stories I loved to read. With the attitudethat "It's Never Too Late,” I made a five year plan to become published.Five years later, to the month, I realized my goal.

I love to write the character driven stories that speak tothe "Princess" in my heart and the "Warrior" in my soul.

When I’m having trouble with one of those stubborn alphamales or reluctant heroines, I like to take a break from my writing and playwith my fabric. I hate too much pre-plotting in writing and too much structurein sewing. I love to let the fabric’s mood, feel, color, smell, and the play oflight determine what I’ll make that day.

One thing is for sure. I AM NEVER BORED.

BOOK INFORMATION

Title: The OceanBetween

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

ISBN: 1-60154-424-3

Available in: Print/eBook

www.thewildrosepress.com

www.amazon.com

www.barnesandnoble.com

Author’s Locality:Barron’s Book Store, Longview, Texas

Kudos for The OceanBetween:

First Place Winner in TheHeart of Denver’s 2006 “Molly” Contest.

Third Place Winner in TorontoCanada’s Golden Opportunity Contest


Reviews

“I cheered for thecouple and I cried for them. Such emotion is truly only wrought from a wizardwith words and storytelling.”  Review posted at Mindy’s Minding Spot Blog

“This is a book thatwill remain on my shelf to be re-read!” Review posted at My Guilty Pleasures Blog

“I found myselflaughing, angry at times and even crying because the book is that good. I wasso engrossed in the story that I found myself thinking and wondering what wasgoing to happen next when I was not reading it.” Review posted at My Not So Hurried Life Blog.

Friends in High Places

Friends in High Places

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<p>FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES<br /><br />At barely nineteen, Angelica Donovan became one of the more successful winners of the T.V. show Our Next Super Model. The world assumed she was destined for a happy, fairy tale life as ‘Angel,’ the beautiful girl who was living the dream; sadly, that wasn’t to be the case. As the years passed, she flashed her million dollar smile to all her fans and fought to stay on top in a profession where you never knew who it was safe to trust while the fashion industry took big bites out of her heart and soul. And trust was a constant challenge for Angel due to the painful childhood secret she guarded as carefully as she did her heart. As a result, she never did find her true love on earth.<br /><br />When she wakes up ‘dead’ from a heart condition a month before her thirty-fifth birthday, Angel is at first relieved to find there is no death, just a change of state, like ice to water, and then she’s scared because her biggest and most important adventure is about to begin.<br /><br />Angelica is chosen to be an angel in training as a spirit guide for three souls on earth! Her assignment is to help two women to gain the courage and confidence to find, recognize and embrace the love that had eluded Angel in life. But her biggest challenge will be to save a very special little girl from the same evil experience that had poisoned Angel’s own earthly happiness and altered the course of her life.<br /><br />Will Angel be able to heal her own shattered soul in the process? And will the three souls she is guiding be able to recognize her, not as a ghostly threat, but as one of those ‘friends in high places’ we all have; the kind who often end up earning their wings.<br /><br /> </p>

Story Behind The Book

Have you ever scanned rows of books, never to find that special something that would spark your interest? Not that you haven't enjoyed zillions of books by many talented writers, but that one story that hovers at the edge of your imagination, just isn't to be found. That's when I decided to write the story myself. the one only I could write. I hope my readers enjoy the reading as much as I enjoyed the writing.

Reviews

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Kudos for The Ocean Between:</strong></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>First Place Winner</strong> in <em>The Heart of Denver’s 2006 “Molly” Contest.</em></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Third Place Winner</strong> in <em>Toronto Canada’s Golden Opportunity Contest</em></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Reviews</strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span></span>&quot;A TRULY SPECTACULAR STORY IN A BREATHTAKING ROMANTIC ADVENTURE!&quot;, September 23, 2009 </p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"></p><br /><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:0in;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNoSpacing">By </p> </td> <td style="padding:0in;"> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a></a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A2SQJPUCZNHMZE/ref=cm_cr_rdp_pdp"><span>Geraldine Ahearn &quot;Author Geri Ahearn&quot;<span></span></span><span></span></a></p> </td> </tr><tr><td style="padding:0in;" valign="top"><br /></td> <td style="padding:0in;"><br /></td> </tr><tr><td style="padding:0in;" valign="top"><br /></td> <td style="padding:0in;"><br /></td> </tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNoSpacing"></p><br /><p class="MsoNoSpacing">It has been noted for decades that in the world of romance and relationships, opposites attract, and statistics have shown that many still believe it. Unfortunately, this is a myth for Victoria Ballard, even though her prince charming is tall, dark and handsome. However, the reason why this is a myth in Victoria's situation is because she was forced to marry Prince Rashid Davar, through a marriage contract that was made between her father, and Rashid. Victoria's father, who was the light of her life, agreed on the contract to ensure his peace of mind, prior to his passing. He wanted his daughter to be in good hands. </p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"></p><br /><p class="MsoNoSpacing">Although his intentions were loving and caring for his daughter's well-being, a forced marriage left Victoria in total devastation, especially when Rashid was the type of man she feared. To make matters worse, she had no intentions to engage in a relationship, or consider marriage. She worked hard, and devoted her life to climbing the ladder of success. She achieved, and her goals and dreams were to continue to improve her career as a New York financial executive. Her father, her career, and her independence meant everything to her, until her entire world fell apart. </p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"></p><br /><p class="MsoNoSpacing">How does Victoria survive in a forced marriage, with a man she wants to run from, who is known to her as ruthless? Does Victoria and Rashid find love, or a dangerous affair? What tragedy happened in Victoria's life that she takes the blame for? What happened to Victoria's brother? How far does Victoria go with her resentment to Rashid? Why was Victoria determined to reach the top of her father's corporation? </p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"></p><br /><p class="MsoNoSpacing">I highly recommend this novel to all Contemporary Romance lovers and to those who enjoy adventure, combined with drama. Lynda Coker created a plot that draws the reader's attention from page-to-page with vivid imagery in a powerfully moving story of love, betrayal, and redemption. The title fits the story like a glove, the characters come to life, and the adventure is filled with challenges as two cultures clash. &quot;THE OCEAN BETWEEN&quot; is as heartbreaking as NOW &amp; FOREVER and contains as much shifting drama as Danielle Steel's KALIDOSCOPE, with Jaclyn Smith, and Perry King.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><br /></strong></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><em>“I cheered for the couple and I cried for them. Such emotion is truly only wrought from a wizard with words and storytelling.”<span>  </span></em>Review<em> posted at Mindy’s Minding Spot Blog</em></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><em>“This is a book that will remain on my shelf to be re-read!”</em> Review posted at <em>My Guilty Pleasures Blog</em></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><em>“I found myself laughing, angry at times and even crying because the book is that good. I was so engrossed in the story that I found myself thinking and wondering what was going to happen next when I was not reading it.” </em>Review posted at<em> My Not So Hurried Life Blog.</em></p><p></p>