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Linda Banche

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Romance, Historical Fiction

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Welcome to My World of Historical Hilarity!

I'm Linda Banche, and I write witty, sweet/sensual Regency romantic comedy with nary a rake or royal in sight. Some might also contain fantasy, paranormal or science fiction. But comedy is my love, and I've created my own wacky blend of humor and Regency with stories that can elicit reactions from a gentle smile to a belly laugh.

Like many other romance authors, I read romances for years before I wrote my own. Once I tried, I quickly discovered how difficult writing is. Did I stop? No, I'm persistent--that's French for "too stupid to quit".

I'm a two-time EPICON finalist, I live in New England and I like aerobics and ducks. So, laugh along with me on a voyage back to the Regency era. Me and my ducks. ...more

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My Books Now in AudioBook on GooglePlay

Most of my books are now available as auto-narrated audiobooks on GooglePlay. I still have several to do, but should be done with the remaining ones soon.

See them all here.

I had a good time revisiting my books for the first time since I wrote them as I listened to the audio versions. There are a few minor differences between ebook and audiobook, mainly when the audio tripped up over a word and I c

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Linda Banche’s books

Average rating: 3.87 · 126 ratings · 61 reviews · 11 distinct works

	A Similar Taste in Books 3.74 avg rating — 27 ratings — published 2012 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	An Inheritance for the Birds 3.80 avg rating — 20 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Pumpkinnapper 4.21 avg rating — 14 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lady of the Stars 4.15 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2009 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Gifts Gone Astray 3.83 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mistletoe Everywhere 3.91 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2010 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Mutual Interest in Numbers 3.58 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Goosed! or A Fowl Christmas 3.83 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2014	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Distinct Flair for Words (Love and the Library #3) 4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Gift from the Stars (The Regency Star Travelers, #1) 3.80 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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message 11: by Stan

Apr 03, 2013 07:33AM

A belated thanks for choosing me to be among your friends, Linda. It may interest you that my book Marvin Clark—In Search of Freedom in now a matching FREE download on Amazon Kindle. Enjoy it while you can. (A little review on Amazon wouldn't hurt either!)
Stan
http://www.amazon.com/Marvin-Clark-Se...

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message 10: by Book Review Diva

Oct 10, 2012 03:20PM

Hello,

Thank you for being my friend.

Warm Wishes,
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message 9: by Linda

Apr 22, 2012 02:07PM

Christine wrote: "thanks for being my friend"

You're welcome. Nice to meet you.

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message 8: by Christine

Apr 22, 2012 01:05PM

thanks for being my friend

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message 7: by Linda

Feb 07, 2012 07:28AM

Melissa wrote: "Hi, Linda! Thank you! :-)"

You're welcome. :-)

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message 6: by Bradley

May 17, 2010 06:27AM

Thank you for adding me as a friend. =)

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message 5: by Beth

Apr 22, 2010 08:48AM

Hi Linda,
Thanks for befriending this fellow author on Goodreads!

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message 4: by Laura

Feb 08, 2010 06:36PM

Thanks for the friend request!

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message 3: by Lee

Mar 30, 2009 09:49AM

(waving hi from HEA :)
Thanks for being my goodreads buddy, Linda!

My new romantic suspense, The Twist is a Bookstrand #1 Bestseller! A story of mind-bending control and unnerving metamorphosis, The Twist unravels the tale of a hotshot consultant as he struggles to foil a plot to steal $12 million and to rescue the feisty, female scientist who has stolen his heart.

READ AN EXCERPT FROM THE TWIST

Have a great day!
Lee

Lee Silver
"Romance With a Twist"
THE TWIST, BookStrand #1 Bestseller
www.LeeSilver.org

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message 2: by Andrea

Oct 17, 2008 04:49AM

Hi & thank you for being a friend on Good Reads!

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message 1: by Beth

Sep 21, 2008 03:53PM

You're Welcome for the add.

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