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Linda Joyce, Author

Bayou Born

Bayou Born - Fleur de Lis Series - Book 1
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Bayou Born

Fleur de Lis Series – Book 1

A RONE Award Finalist

First Honorable Mention
Contemporary Romance Novel from OWFI  

At the bottom of the Mississippi River is where you’ll find Branna Lind’s self-esteem. She’s canceled her dream southern wedding, yet she won’t explain why, shocking her family, friends, and community. She’s moving forward on her own terms—no ready-made job in the family business, no community safety net, and no more betrayal.

College professor James Newbern prizes his bachelorhood. Experience taught him how beautiful women are high-maintenance trouble and Branna undoubtedly fits the type. He’s happy to avoid her, until their college vice president assigns him to mentor the newest hire—Branna Lind.

Will the scars on Branna and James’ hearts send them running from love? Can they pause long enough to listen and feel love beating in their hearts?

Praise for Bayou Born

“A true southern experience, Cajun style!” 
~Kathy L Wheeler, author of Color of Betrayal

“The bayou isn’t the only thing hot and sultry in this sassy romance. Linda Joyce captures all your emotions and tantalizes your taste buds in this saucy southern tale.” 
~Claire Croxton, author of Santorini Sunset

“Family, a little scandal, two people risking their hearts in the name of love, all mixed with Southern charm—this story has it all.” 
~Kellie Kamryn, author of Pleasure Island

SERIES:  Fleur De Lis

GENRE:  Contemporary Women’s Romance

PUBLISH DATE:  9/2015

What My Readers Are Saying

“I loved this book! It was so Southern from feeling the heat & humidity, the taste of the food and even, the perfect Southern manners. Linda did a terrific time of making you feel right there with her characters and appreciating their Southern humor! Branna was a Southern Lady who developed a backbone she didn’t know she had and how great it was to have fun and even, get “Steamy”.”

“I was honestly surprised at how great this story was. There was great character development and the story moved along smoothly. I found myself getting attached to the characters, which for me, is a sign I’m reading something good. Another sign? Being completely disappointed when it ends. Cannot wait for book two, will definitely keep an eye out for it!! Highly recommend, I couldn’t read it fast enough.”

“Admittedly, I do not read many romances. However, once I began reading Bayou Born, I was so drawn into the story of Branna that I couldn’t put it down. Linda Joyce’s descriptive prose put me right in the middle of the south and its customs. The best part of all is, I get to look forward to other books in the series.”

Fleur de Lis Series

Bayou Born - Fleur de Lis Series - Book 1

Bayou Born

Book 1

At the bottom of the Mississippi River is where you’ll find Branna Lind's self-esteem. She’s canceled her dream southern wedding, yet she won’t explain why...

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Bayou Bound - Fleur de Lis Series - Book 2

Bayou Bound

Book 2

Biloxi Dutrey grounds her jet-setting photography career when she learns her family home is headed for financial ruin. She plans to save Fleu de Lis which means breaking ...

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Bayou Beckons - Fleur de Lis Series - Book 3

Bayou Beckons

Book 3

Party-girl Camilla Lind treats life like a game. However, after sleeping with her sister’s fiancé, she’s determined to change. Yet, karmic payback is a bitch. When her past crashes into ...

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Bayou Brides - Fleur de Lis Series - Book 4

Bayou Brides

Book 4

Nola Dutrey is as dedicated to her singing career as she is to her kids' community band in New Orleans. However, when she meets her best friend’s brother, her heart beats ...

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