Linda O'Connor

I walk in a local conservation area every day and in the past few weeks, I’ve seen an owl every day or so. The owl is never in the same spot, so it’s a bit like playing “Where’s Waldo?”, and it’s very well camouflaged so it’s a magical moment when I do see it. Owls […]

Do you ever have moments when advice you heard growing up pops into your head? My mom’s  “Don’t sweat the small stuff” is a frequent one for me. Sometimes when I’m tired and debating whether I really need to floss my teeth before bed, my grandmother’s voice echoes in my head,   “You only need to […]

I have a pretty amazing group of friends – all moms who have kids around the same age as mine. When the kids were younger, we would take turns hosting a fun themed party to celebrate summer. The parties were outdoors and we were always lucky with the weather. Everyone would dress up (including some […]

In Perfectly Christmas, the medical clinic in Strathaven hosts a Secret Santa gift exchange. The only stipulation is that the gift has to be handmade. There are some clever crafty people at the clinic and everyone, except Dr. Madison Hayes, the new doctor in town, looks forward to the annual tradition. It’s lot of fun […]

I wanted to put a twist on the usual small-town story where the townsfolk are trying to convince the doctor to stay. In Perfectly Christmas, the small town is worried that the new surgeon, who is only planning on staying for 2 years, will fall in love with their beloved family doctor and will lure […]

Do you ever have moments when advice you heard growing up pops into your head? My mom’s  “Don’t sweat the small stuff” is a frequent one for me. Sometimes when I’m tired and debating whether I really need to floss my teeth before bed, my grandmother’s voice echoes in my head,   “You only need to […]

In Perfectly Honest, Mrs. Davy looks after Sam’s house when he’s not there and fills the fridge with meals that Sam can reheat. She makes a mean spaghetti sauce, and both Sam and Mikaela love Mrs. Davy’s chocolate chip cookies. And she makes a gluten free version! She’s sharing her recipes with us:   Gluten […]

It’s day 6 of the 10-day Countdown!! Love and the Hockey Heist is book 2 of the Laugh-out-Loud Hockey Caper Romance series. Dr. Piper Roblin is trying to take back what is rightfully hers – in the wrongfully worst way. Following the clues and falling in love…It’ll be live on June 12. Woohoo! Today I’m sharing a […]

I’m celebrating! I have a new cover for Time for the Doctor. I think this cover reflects the story with the setting of Copper Mills, an idyllic small town with a heart as big as the wide-open spaces and really cute doctors! Dr. Tash Bannon, the only internist at Copper Mills General Hospital, is a […]

Happy Valentine’s Day! A day to celebrate the love of your life. Congratulations to those people who have found their person, their soul mate, their one and only. You have reason to celebrate. Fostering a relationship takes commitment, time, and selflessness. But dare I suggest that there is an even greater love to behold? A […]