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Linda Grimes

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Science Fiction & Fantasy, Humor

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Linda grew up in Texas, where she rode horses, embarrassed herself onstage a lot, and taught teenagers they’d have to learn the rules of English before they could get away with breaking them for creativity’s sake. She currently resides in Virginia with her husband, whom she snagged after he saw her in a musical number at the now defunct Melodrama Theater in San Antonio. (There’s nothing like a rousing chorus of “If You Wanna Catch a Fish You Gotta Wiggle Your Bait” to hook a man for a lifetime.)

Like IN A FIX's globetrotting main character, aura adaptor Ciel Halligan, Linda has spent her fair share of time overseas, though fortunately under less stressful circumstances. Kidnapping and daring rescues are all well and good in fiction, but she ...more

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Average rating: 3.71 · 2,442 ratings · 461 reviews · 6 distinct works • Similar authors

	In a Fix (Ciel Halligan, #1) 3.62 avg rating — 1,381 ratings — published 2012 — 7 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
	Quick Fix (Ciel Halligan, #2) 3.83 avg rating — 532 ratings — published 2013 — 10 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
	The Big Fix (Ciel Halligan, #3) 3.88 avg rating — 295 ratings — published 2015 — 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
	All Fixed Up (Ciel Halligan, #4) 3.76 avg rating — 177 ratings — published 2016 — 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
	Pre-Fix: A Ciel Halligan Short Story by Linda Grimes (Goodreads Author), Melissa Frain (Editor) 3.84 avg rating — 57 ratings — published 2015 — 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
	In a Fix (Ciel Halligan) Paperback – September 4, 2012 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	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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Linda Grimes rated a book it was amazing Take Me (Cherry Blossom Lake, #5) by Tawna Fenske (Goodreads Author)	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
I can't think of a thing I didn't love about this one! Take Me is my favorite Fenske so far, which is saying a lot, because I adore everything she's written. (Well, the published stuff, anyway, but I'm pretty sure she could make a shopping list hot, ...more
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Linda Grimes rated a book it was amazing Reflections from the Mirror: A Journey into Art, AI, and the Creative Soul by Deleyna Marr (Goodreads Author)	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
I loved how this series of essays on what AI (or, more accurately, Large Language Models) will mean to people (especially creatives) going forward is written by Marr with commentary by her AI assistant, Aurelia Ivy. It's a compelling read, and it dem ...more
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Linda Grimes rated a book it was amazing The All-Inclusive: A virgin bride, military hero, why choose spicy romance (The Jilted Brides Honeymoon Club, #3) by Tawna Fenske (Goodreads Author)	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
Just the right amount of sweetness with the spice. If you crave heart with your adventurous eroticism, THE ALL-INCLUSIVE is the book for you!
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Linda Grimes rated a book it was amazing The VIP Package: A grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity, billionaire boss spicy romance (The Jilted Brides Honeymoon Club, #2) by Tawna Fenske (Goodreads Author)	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
Another Fenske weiner--er, winner! Camille and Ashton's story is hot and spicy (SO spicey!) with a warm romantic center. Camille and Ash may not be perfect (face it, perfection is boring), but they are perfect for each other. Kick back, pour yourself ...more
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Linda Grimes rated a book it was amazing The Upgrade: A best friend's older brother, fake-dating spicy romance (The Jilted Brides Honeymoon Club, #1) by Tawna Fenske (Goodreads Author)	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
Put on your asbestos gloves before you pick up this book, because it is hot! Eve and Kit's relationship is full o sweetness and understanding, and enough heat to set off smoke alarms. And you don't have to be "that kind of girl" to enjoy reading abou ...more
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Linda Grimes rated a book it was amazing Party Planning Can Be Murder (Party Planner Mysteries, #1) by Kerry Schafer (Goodreads Author)	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
Murder or not? All part of the mystery in this delightfully snarky Who-(If Anyone)-Done-It tale of mayhem, mishaps, and mean-girl antics. Addy is my new party-planning hero. Can't wait for the next one! ...more
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I love it when one of my favorite authors comes out with a new book! I love it even more when I have access to an advanced reading copy. Bliss! (Not that I don't still buy it once it's released, because I always want my own copy in my home library.) I ...more
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“My favorite aerobic activity is reading steamy romantic thrillers. I figure an increased heart rate is an increased heart rate. Why quibble about methodology?”
― Linda Grimes, In a Fix

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“Ah-ha! On the stove was a cast-iron skillet. Perfect. Precisely how hard did you have to hit someone on the head to knock him out without killing him? I wasn't sure. Guess I'd just have to bash away and hope for the best.”
― Linda Grimes, In a Fix

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Which September New Release would you like to read in November?

Books were randomly chosen from Goodreads' "Most Popular Books Published In September 2012" list.

Alice in Zombieland (White Rabbit Chronicles, #1) by Gena Showalter

Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter
(White Rabbit Chronicles, #1)

7 votes, 26.9%

In a Fix by Linda Grimes
(In a Fix, #1)

7 votes, 26.9%

Because It Is My Blood (Birthright, #2) by Gabrielle Zevin

Because It Is My Blood by Gabrielle Zevin
(Birthright, #2)

3 votes, 11.5%

How to Drive a Dragon Crazy (The Dragon Kin, #6) by G.A. Aiken

How to Drive a Dragon Crazy by G.A. Aiken
(The Dragon Kin, #6)

3 votes, 11.5%

Archangel's Storm (Guild Hunter, #5) by Nalini Singh

Archangel's Storm by Nalini Singh
(Guild Hunter, #5)

2 votes, 7.7%

The Kingmakers (Vampire Empire, #3) by Clay Griffith

The Kingmakers by Clay Griffith
(Vampire Empire, #3)

2 votes, 7.7%

Outpost by Ann Aguirre
(Razorland, #2)

1 vote, 3.8%

Rapture (The Fallen Angels, #4) by J.R. Ward

Rapture by J.R. Ward
(The Fallen Angels, #4)

1 vote, 3.8%

Ashes of Honor (October Daye, #6) by Seanan McGuire

Ashes of Honor by Seanan McGuire
(October Daye, #6)

0 votes, 0.0%

Pretty When She Kills (Pretty When She Dies #2) by Rhiannon Frater

Pretty When She Kills by Rhiannon Frater
(Pretty When She Dies #2)

0 votes, 0.0%

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