Linda Hurtado Bond is an Emmy Award-winning television news anchor and the author of romantic thrillers. Her published works include "Alive at 5," "Cuba Undercover," and "Flatline," all released by Entangled Publishing. These novels blend adventure and romance, drawing comparisons to James Bond and "Romancing the Stone." Her latest novel, "All the Broken Girls," explores Cuban American culture through the lens of two compelling characters. Bond has received multiple writing awards for her fiction, alongside her distinguished journalism career.
With over two decades of experience as a reporter and anchor in Florida, Bond specializes in covering medical breakthroughs and human-interest stories. Her background in journalism informs her fast-paced, emotionally charged writing style. "Cuba Undercover" was inspired by her own love story, reflecting her personal connection to Cuban culture. A breast cancer survivor, she actively supports cancer awareness initiatives, including The American Cancer Society and Hooked on Hope.
Bond has earned 13 Emmy Awards, along with accolades from the Society of Professional Journalists, the Associated Press, and the Edward R. Murrow Awards. A former baton-twirling beauty queen from the University of Georgia, she now resides in Tampa with her husband and five children. Her passion for travel, classic films, and mystery-solving continues to influence her storytelling.