Linda O'Connor

When I’m writing a story, I give my characters, particularly the heroine, a unique and sometimes quirky characteristic. I think it makes the story more fun to read. It’s not always based on something I do, but that’s usually what sparked the idea. Here are some examples: Mikaela Finn (Perfectly Honest) plans her day around […]

If you’re looking for a fun, sweet book to read – with a parenting twist – Don’t Drop the Baby would be perfect! Dr. Lauren Kane is temporarily caring for her nephew, and when his regular babysitter falls ill, she calls newly retired Brogan Corkie for help. Brogan, physician-turned-chef, has committed to looking after her […]

Happy Mother’s Day! Mom’s are amazing, aren’t they? It takes a lot of multi-tasking to nurture the emotional, physical, and social needs of a child and to nudge them to be responsible, caring individuals. There’s a lot of selfless love and sacrifice involved, and that’s why taking a moment to celebrate moms and to thank […]

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 […]

What inspired Love and the Hidden Hockey Clues? Love and the Hidden Hockey Clues, is the first in a new series, Laugh-out-Loud Hockey Caper Romance. It’s about a doctor who finds a tin box hidden between the studs during renovations of her home. She thought the items were random hockey mementos but realizes they are […]

It’s day 1 of the 10-day Countdown!! Enjoy a sneak peek of chapter 1 of Don’t Mess with Christmas. Don’t Mess with Christmas is Book 4 of the Dr. Brogan Corkie Matchmaking Doctor series ~ matchmaking at its funniest! November 2 is the big day. Woohoo!! Dr. Brogan Corkie is happily semi-retired from medicine and now has […]

It’s day 4 of the 10-day Countdown!! Dr. Brogan Corkie is sharing her recipe for chilled Roasted Peach Soup – it’s deeeeelicious! Don’t Mess with Christmas is Book 4 of the Dr. Brogan Corkie Matchmaking Doctor series ~ happily-ever-after sweetness! November 2nd is the big day. Woohoo!   Chilled roasted Peach Soup 4 ripe large peaches, peeled, […]

  It’s day 5 of the 10-day Countdown!! Here’s an #excerpt from Don’t Mess with Christmas, Book 4 of the Dr. Brogan Corkie Matchmaking Doctor series ~ a fun, medical romantic comedy! #MRFWHooks It’ll be released on November 2nd. Woohoo!     Dr. Brogan Corkie is happily semi-retired from medicine and now has time for other hobbies. […]

It’s the start of another Countdown!! I’m so excited to reveal the cover of the fourth book of the Dr. Brogan Corkie Matchmaking Doctor series, Don’t Mess with Christmas. Candice Gilmer of Flirtation Designs designed the cover. I love the colour of this one and it depicts two of my favourite Christmas traditions  – putting […]

The doctor at the rink could’ve used a doctor at the rink! Do you love hockey romances? Medical hockey romances? Then you’ll love Between the Pipes! A mix of fun and intrigue. 😀 It’s another #MFRWHooks hop!       Sarah Jain is a family doctor in a hockey-crazy town. She hates hockey. She hasn’t […]