Lynna Banning
Personal Information
Description
Lynna Banning was born in Oregon, but has lived in Northern California most of her life. She graduated from Watsonville High School, where her father taught English, and from Scripps College in Claremont, California. She embarking on her first career as an editor and technical writer for Stanford Research Institute and later for Lockheed. She also taught English and journalism at Santa Cruz High School. After 30-plus years as professional editor, in 1993 she retired early, and began writing fiction. But she found it wasn't easy. How-to books, workshops, conferences and sweaty hours with pen in hand finally led to a completed novel, which was rejected. But they asked for "what else did she have?" and thus was born a tale of the Old West (Oregon frontier) and, loosely, the story of her grandparents' courtship, that became her first published book. Western Rose, was published by Harlequin Historicals in 1996. In 2007, she published her first medieval, Crusader's Lady, set during the Third Crusade, a departure from the Westerns for which she is well known. She combines a lifelong love of history and literature into a satisfying career as a writer. Currently Lynna lives in Felton, near Roaring Camp in the Santa Cruz Mountains, with her two canaries. An amateur pianist and harpsichordist, she performs on psaltery, harp, and recorders with two medieval music groups and coaches ensembles in her spare time. Lynna loves to hear from her readers. You may write to her at P.O. Box 324, Felton, CA, 95018, or e-mail carolynw@cruzio.com. You can also visit Lynna's Web site at www.lynnabanning.com
Books
The ranger and the redhead
19th Century American West.Rescued by a ranger...Kidnapped by Indians, Charlotte Greenfield thinks her life is over. Yet when a Texas Ranger comes to her rescue, she soon discovers it has only just begun! Rugged Will Bondurant sees her not as a buttoned-down schoolmarm, but as a vibrant woman with a passion for adventure--and for him!Meeting every challenge their westward trek throws at them, Charlotte’s fire and determination warm Will’s troubled heart. But Will is unaware of Charlotte’s biggest secret, one that leads to danger, and could easily destroy the fierce bond they share...
The Angel of Devil's Camp
A widow before she'd even been a wife...Mary Margaret Hampton was in big trouble! Lonely loggers. One genteel lady. A dangerous combination, Tom Randall thought. He was trying to run a business, not a tea party! And if obstinate Meggy Hampton didn't hightail her moonlight and magnolias back south, the sweet sparks she was igniting would make the camp—and his passion—explode like the Fourth of July!
Smoke River Bride
It's whispered in Smoke River that single father Thad MacAllister is a few quarters short of a dollar; his ambitious plans for his farm are downright crazy and his young son is heading off the rails. This family needs a woman's touch! But the arrival of Leah Cameron, Thad's mail-order bride, causes a ripple of disapproval. Oregon is a far cry from China, and to make her dream of family come true, Leah will have to win over the townsfolk and unlock the secrets of her husband's shattered heart.
Templar Knight, Forbidden Bride
A hardened, battle-weary warrior, Reynaud has forgotten what it is to be in the company of a beautiful woman, to delight in her comfort and warmth.On his return to Granada, he is drawn to Leonor and senses that she could heal his hidden scars. She is set upon a dangerous path, a path that they travel together, becoming closer every day--every night. But such forbidden passion may be their undoing....
Her sheriff bodyguard
"Caroline MacFarlane has one mission in life. The pain she experienced at the hands of her father is numbed when she stands on stage and teaches the world that women are just as strong, rational and capable as men! But when her safety is threatened, suddenly protective sheriff Hawk Rivera is glued to her side--day and night! This unexpected bodyguard has Caroline's life in his hands, and she's surprised to find that Hawk's commanding presence is not just reassuring, but enticing, too..."--Back cover.
Printer in petticoats
"Self-proclaimed spinster Jessamine Lassiter is striving to keep Smoke River's newspaper afloat when Cole Sanders rides into town to start up a rival paper. Emotions run high as Cole's constant, infuriating presence causes sparks to fly both in and out of the office! But does he truly desire Jess, or is he just waiting to put her out of business? Whatever it is he wants, she's prepared to fight him all the way..."-- Page of cover.
Western spring weddings
"The City Girl and the Rancher, by Lynna Banning : Penniless, Clarissa Seaforth leaps at gruff rancher Graydon Harris's offer to become his cook. She's never cared for a man before, but surely it can't be hard to learn..."-- Page of cover. "His Springtime Bride, by Kathryn Albright : Spring is in the air... Can rancher Gabe Coulter and Riley Rawlins, the boss's daughter, find forgiveness and renew the lovers' vows they made so long ago?"-- Page of cover. "When a Cowboy Says I Do, by Lauri Robinson: Dal Roberts must make his sister's wedding a success, which means accompanying seamstress Ellie to Wichita. Could there be a double wedding on the horizon...?"-- Page of cover.
Baby on the Oregon Trail
"Heading West, pregnant widow Jenna Borland's life surely can't get any more complicated--until fate throws Lee Carver across her path. She resents his help, but she needs him to drive her wagon over the Great Plains. Lee can't fathom why this prickly woman gets under his skin. But as the journey brings these two outsiders together, he wonders if Jenna and her baby could be just what he needs to begin a new life with a brand-new family!"-- Page of cover.
The Lone Sheriff
As if tracking down train robbers wasn't hard enough, now Sheriff Jericho Silver's backup has arrived, and she's a gun-toting, head-turning beauty. She sure spells trouble. Madison O'Donnell had the perfect life, a beautiful home and all the ladies' luncheons she could stomach, but it left her bored to tears. Now a widow, she's determined to fill her days with daring deeds and wild adventures. Jericho is equally determined that she'll be on the next train home. But this is one lady who won't take no for an answer.