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When a cowboy gets a city girl boss...To Wyoming ranch foreman Tucker Gates, the only good owner for the Double Bar X was an absentee one. That's how it had been for ten years. And then came divorcee Jenny Peters. Bringing her two whining, spoiled kids and her city-bred fairy-tale views of life - and love - in the West.Jenny wasn't going to let Tucker scare her away from the new life she wanted to build for herself and her kids. No matter that he could be as hard as the mountains around them. No matter that she found totally unexpected comfort from his rough strength.But what next? Because Tucker Gates was a lot of things, but he was absolutely clear that he was not a family man.Not a Family Man is a prequel to The Forgotten Prince, Book 9 of USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn's The Wedding Series, moving, passionate contemporary romances that will captivate you.What readers are saying about Not a Family Man"You don't want to miss this one"..."I felt like I knew the characters and didn't want to say goodbye"..."All around great book!"..."I recommend this book highly.""Well-fleshed-out characters, true-to-life adventure and sensuous love scenes.5-star praise for The Wedding Series:"A wonderful series that will make you laugh and cry. Each page is filled with love that will eventually come to the people who so need it. A must read!""Full of warmth, understandng of human nature, and great characters."Get all the books in Patricia McLinn's Wedding Series!Prelude to a WeddingWedding PartyGrady's WeddingThe Runaway BrideThe Christmas PrincessHoopsThe Surprise PrincessNot a Family ManThe Forgotten Prince

A Princess? No WayKatie Davis is a perfectly ordinary young woman living a perfectly ordinary life in small-town Wisconsin … isn't she?The most interesting thing about her is that she works for the men's basketball office at Ashton University. If she considers the biggest perk of the job being around assistant basketball coach Brad Spencer, that also makes her ordinary, because what woman wouldn't feel that way? So these people coming around saying she could be the long-missing granddaughter of the King of Bariavak have to be wrong … don't they?Brad has a real soft spot for Katie. She stirs his protectiveness, his penchant for the underdog, and, possibly, certain other reactions he's not about to indulge. So he's going to do his damnedest to make sure Katie gets all that she deserves, including the crown that might be her right … even though it means Her Royal Highness will never again look at a basketball coach from Wisconsin like he's the king of her heart.* * * * * * * *The Surprise Princess, Book 6 of USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn's The Wedding Series, is a moving, passionate contemporary romance that will captivate fans of Bella Andre, Susan Mallery and Sarah Wilson.You'll meet a young Brad Spencer in Hoops, the prequel to The Surprise Princess. that tells the story of Ashton basketball coach C.J. Draper and academic adviser Carolyn Trent.Revisit the characters you've come to love in Prelude to a Wedding, Wedding Party, Grady's Wedding and The Christmas Princess. In fact, you're invited to join Katie and Brad in helping celebrate the wedding of April and Hunter (The Christmas Princess).5-star praise for The Wedding Series:"A wonderful series that will make you laugh and cry. Each page is filled with love that will eventually come to the people who so need it. A must read!""Full of warmth, understandng of human nature, and great characters."Get all the books in Patricia McLinn's Wedding Series!Prelude to a WeddingWedding PartyGrady's WeddingThe Runaway BrideThe Christmas Princess-- Hoops (prequel to The Surprise Princess)The Surprise Princess-- Not a Family Man (prequel to The Forgotten Prince)The Forgotten PrinceIf you like wedding romance, try Patricia's Marry Me series:Wedding of the CenturyThe Unexpected Wedding GuestA Most Unlikely WeddingBaby Blues and Wedding Bells

A reviled supermarket CEO meets his expiration dateThe executive who's responsible for widely hated changes at the biggest grocery store in Haines Tavern, Kentucky, arrives for a tour ... and doesn't leave alive. Sheila Mackey and her friend Clara Woodrow are on the scene -- buying dog treats, of course - and on the case. Can they pick out the ingredients for the right solution?~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~This whodunit with humor is the fourth book in USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn's cozy mystery series, Secret Sleuth, which begins with a murder on a transatlantic cruise in Death on the Diversion. In Death on Torrid Avenue and later books, accidental investigator Sheila Mackey returns to dry land in the Midwest, where mysteries abound in her new home in small-town Kentucky.Secret Sleuth seriesDeath on the DiversionDeath on Torrid AvenueDeath on Beguiling WayDeath on Covert CircleDeath on Shady BridgeDeath on Carrion LaneDeath on ZigZag TrailDeath on Puzzle Place"[Death on the Diversion] is such an enjoyable story, reminiscent of Agatha Christie's style, with a good study of human nature and plenty of humor. Great start to a new series!" - 5-star review "[Death on Torrid Avenue] is told with a lot of humor and the characters are good company. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and am looking forward to the next story." - 5-star review More mystery from Patricia McLinnCaught Dead in Wyoming seriesSign OffLeft HangingShoot FirstLast DitchLook LiveBack StoryCold OpenHot RollReaction ShotBody BraceCross TalkAir ReadyCue Up"While the mystery itself is twisty-turny and thoroughly engaging, it's the smart and witty writing that I loved the best." -- Diane Chamberlain, New York Times bestselling author "Colorful characters, intriguing, intelligent mystery, plus the state of Wyoming leaping off every page." -- Emilie Richards, USA Today bestselling authorThe Innocence TrilogyProof of InnocencePrice of InnocencePremise of Innocence

Divorce a husband, disrupt a career ... grapple with a murder.LARGE PRINT EDITIONTV journalist Elizabeth "E.M." Danniher will tell you she committed two sins - she didn't stay young, and she made an enemy of a powerful news executive - her ex. She used to break national news. Now her top story as the Helping Out! reporter at dinky KWMT-TV in Sherman, Wyoming is getting a refund for a defective toaster.Tough, funny and determined, Elizabeth wrestles with isolation, keeping a professional edge, and an evolving self-image. Is Wyoming - the land of cattle, cowboys and tumbleweeds - her new home or a road to permanent obscurity?Soon she's in a battle of wills with ex-football player turned journalist Mike Paycik, who sees her as a handy rung on his career ladder. And there's the matter of a deputy sheriff-missing or murdered? Elizabeth finds herself investigating at the insistence of a girl who's set on proving her father's innocence. Not that enigmatic rancher Tom Burrell makes investigating easy.But Elizabeth won't fade to black without a fight, no matter how final some might want to make her Sign Off.Don't miss any of Caught Dead in Wyoming mysteries!Sign OffLeft HangingShoot FirstLast DitchLook LiveBack StoryCold OpenHot RollReaction ShotBody BraceCross TalkAir ReadyCue UpWhat people are saying about SIGN OFF :"While the mystery itself is twisty-turny and thoroughly engaging, it's the smart and witty writing that I loved the best." - Diane Chamberlain, New York Times bestseller"This is one of those books that you want to stop everything to read while hoping it never ends.""Sign Off is a brisk, enthralling page-turner" - P.B. Ryan, bestselling author"Colorful characters, intriguing, intelligent mystery, plus the state of Wyoming leaping off every page." - Emilie Richards, USA Today bestselling author"That was fun!""Be prepared for lots of twist and turns.""I read it in one sitting. I hadn't planned it that way, but just couldn't stop.""The characters were a mix of funny, sad, and quirky and were totally believable. There was just enough humor to lighten the story, but not to disrespect the seriousness of crime."More mystery from Patricia McLinnSecret Sleuth seriesDeath on the DiversionDeath on Torrid AvenueDeath on Beguiling WayDeath on Covert CircleDeath on Shady BridgeDeath on Carrion LaneDeath on ZigZag TrailDeath on Puzzle PlaceThe Innocence TrilogyProof of InnocencePrice of InnocencePremise of Innocence

She's a working-class bride. He's a well-to-do groom. Their botched wedding is only the start of their storybook romance.Annette Trevetti felt like a modern-day Cinderella as she walked down the aisle towards her first love and the heir to a small fortune. But her wedding day bliss screeched to a halt when an extremely pregnant woman crashed the ceremony claiming her prince charming was the father. Devastated, Annette shakes the dust of her small town off her boots and starts a seven-year climb up the corporate ladder to claim her own fortune. But when her brother gets injured on the job, she has no choice but to return to her hometown and risk exposing the feelings she still has for the man who broke her heart. Single dad Steve Corbett's biggest regret is tied up with his greatest joy. When Annette returns to town seven years after she left him at the altar, his love for her hasn't changed one bit. And if his match-making daughter and their one-of-a-kind elderly relative have it their way, they'd pick the romance up right where it left off. Working alongside Annette on her brother's construction project, Steve senses the flicker of their old flame. But he knows it will take a lot of sweat and tears to rebuild the crumbling trust for a second chance at happily ever after. With years and heartache between them, can Annette and Steve learn to have faith in each other and rebuild a new future together? Wedding of the Century is a contemporary romance about second chances. If you like fiery chemistry, precocious children, quirky matchmakers and emotional journeys of the heart, then you'll love USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn's small-town romance.Praise for Wedding of the Century:"Once again author Patricia McLinn pens an evocative and powerfully told tale. The secondary cast also dazzles, especially Steve's precocious daughter. Fans will eagerly anticipate the sequel." - C. Penn, Amazon review"McLinn shines in this story of a love that was meant to be." - 5-star Amazon review"Highly recommended." -- Amazon reviewPraise for the Marry Me series"With her two latest books set in a perfectly realized and perfectly charming small town, McLinn has created two beautifully written, richly emotional love stories that are a joy to read." - John Charles, American Library Association"Gifted Patricia McLinn has written another wonderful series filled with emotion and romance." -- CataRomance Reviews"McLinn has done a marvelous job creating the stories in this series." -- Fresh FictionGet all the books in Patricia McLinn's Marry Me seriesWedding of the CenturyThe Unexpected Wedding GuestA Most Unlikely Wedding Baby Blues and Wedding BellsAnd if you like Patricia's small-town romance stories, try her Seasons in a Small Town seriesWhat Are Friends For? (Spring)The Right Brother (Summer)Falling for Her (Autumn)Warm Front (Winter)

She never took risks...until Cahil.This charmer can make or break her beachfront restaurant this season ... and Eleanor's heart."I fell in love with Cahill. He's handsome, smart, strong and had an Irish brogue to die for. Eleanor is a real woman, with real curves, a sense of humor and intelligence ... I was sad when I finished, because I wanted more." - 5-star review (Goodreads)When his Irish eyes are smiling, she's in danger of losing her head ... and her heart.Eleanor Thatcher refuses to be charmed by the Irish balladeer she hires to strum up business for her Gloucester, Mass., beach restaurant. She's far too practical for a workplace romance ... or to fall for a fantasy-spinner like Aidan Padraic Cahill McCrea. Yes, she feels his spell, but bitter reality has taught Eleanor that dreamers drift on, leaving heartache.Cahill finds the woman he wants to share his future with in strong-minded, too-serious-for-her-own-good Eleanor. But he must convince her of his staying power. And his time to make her his bride is running out"A pragmatic woman, a dreamer with his feet hidden on solid ground, a ruthless underhanded villain all in a seashore setting make for an engrossing story that kept me on the edge of my chair... I can't wait to read the next book!" - 5-star review (Amazon)Before Valerie Trimarco tried to heal a cowboy in JACK'S HEART, she pushed her cousin Eleanor into the arms of Cahill in A NEW WORLD.A New World is the prequel to Jack's Heart, Book 5 of the Wyoming Wildflowers series. Valerie Trimarco has some major changes ahead of her, including a life-changing stay in Wyoming.Then continue to follow the lives and loves of the good people of Knighton, Wyoming, in A Cowboy Wedding, a shindig at the Slash-C Ranch that also ropes in characters from other Patricia McLinn romance series."I loved the depth of the characters, the subtle humor and the touch of suspense. And Cahill is YUM!" -- 5-star review (Barnes&Noble)"Gave me that satisfied sigh I love at the end of a book" -- 5-star review (Amazon)Affaire de Coeur contemporary author of the year finalistGet all the blooms in the Wyoming Wildflowers series!Wyoming Wildflowers: The Beginning (Snowberry)Almost a Bride (Indian Paintbrush)Match Made in Wyoming (Fireweed)My Heart Remembers (Bur Marigold)A New WorldJack's Heart (Yellow Monkeyflower)Rodeo NightsWhere Love Lives (Threadleaf Phacelia)A Cowboy WeddingMaking Christmas (Pasque Flower)

Time hasn't dimmed their bone-deep passion...Ten years ago, Kalli Evans left her rodeo bull-rider husband, Walker Riley, unable to bear her terrible fear for him. Or the fear that she might love him too much.But passion wasn't enough to overcome fear a decade ago...Walker faces down charging bulls every day, but working with Kalli for a summer as they try to save the Wyoming rodeo that means so much to their beloved mutual mentor, just might break him.Can the present carry them past the fears and broken trust ... to a future together again? Rodeo Nights is a prequel to Where Love Lives. You met Zoe Parisi in Jack's Heart and her grandparents Ruth and Hugh Moski have appeared in each of the Wyoming Wildflowers stories. You can see Matt Halderman at the start of his rodeo cowboy career by reading the emotional second-chance-at-love story of Kalli and Walker in Rodeo Nights. In Where Love Lives, Zoe and Matt tussle over how best to use a billionaire's bequest. But a deeper question looms: Will one night from their past stand in the way of a future together?Praise for Rodeo Nights"Great romance!" ­Which is your favorite Patricia McLinn book and why? ­ "Rodeo Nights, hands down. Cowboys-rodeo-Wyoming! Reunion love ... Wonderful characters. I loved everything about this story." -- Mona Montana, Reader Hall of Fame Get all the blooms in the Wyoming Wildflowers series! Wyoming Wildflowers: The Beginning (Snowberry)Almost a Bride (Indian Paintbrush)Match Made in Wyoming (Fireweed)My Heart Remembers (Bur Marigold)A New WorldJack's Heart (Yellow Monkeyflower)Rodeo NightsWhere Love Lives (Threadleaf Phacelia)A Cowboy WeddingMaking Christmas (Pasque Flower)Reader reviews for Patricia McLinn's Wyoming Wildflowers stories:"Each one was totally different, characters were unique and totally believable! Enjoy!""Amazing and touching story.""If you love to laugh; love to cry; or love to laugh and cry at the same time, then you'll definitely want to read Almost a Bride.""Smart, stubborn and irresistible.""So enjoyable I couldn't put it down until I finished it.""Excellent book! I read it straight in one whole day. Recommend it to anyone!" "Delightful!""Nothing short of heart consuming and thrilling. I've loved every one and feel like I know the people personally. I can't wait for the next installment."

They Have a History -- Can It Be Rewritten?Prince Karl longs to once more be plain Karl Wethers, Wyoming rancher. Instead, his sense of responsibility, nurtured as a cowboy and honed in the U.S. Army, won't let him turn his back on King Jozef of Bariavak. But he has a plan. If he can pull it off.Then international media consultant Harmon Reed re-enters his life. The Army brat who liked to juggle lit sticks of dynamite is now a woman who could explode that dynamite in his face. He's fully occupied with trying to keep her from knowing anything about the complications of his royal life, because he will never trust her again, despite the pull of a love long gone.For Harmon, what started as a youthful summer fling ignited into a love that shook her to her core. Equally smitten, Karl saw something beyond her beauty and rebellious streak. Then Harmon broke it off - and broke Karl's heart. They went their separate ways, but no matter how far apart they traveled, the embers of first love remained. And the slim hope of a second chance floated in the periphery.Oh, yes, these two have a history. A history neither has forgotten ... but can they forgive? The Forgotten Prince, Book 7 of USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn's The Wedding Series, is a moving, passionate contemporary romance that will captivate you.Revisit other characters you've come to love in Prelude to a Wedding, Wedding Party, Grady's Wedding, The Christmas Princess, The Surprise Princess and At the Heart's Command (from the A Place Called Home series).Not a Family Man, the story of Wyoming ranch foreman Tucker Gates and the attractive new owner of the Double Bar X, is the prequel to The Forgotten Prince.5-star praise for The Wedding Series"A wonderful series that will make you laugh and cry. Each page is filled with love that will eventually come to the people who so need it. A must read!""Full of warmth, understandng of human nature, and great characters."Get all the books in Patricia McLinn's Wedding Series!Prelude to a WeddingWedding PartyGrady's WeddingThe Runaway BrideThe Christmas PrincessHoopsThe Surprise PrincessNot a Family ManThe Forgotten PrinceIf you like wedding romance, try Patricia's Marry Me series:Wedding of the CenturyThe Unexpected Wedding GuestA Most Unlikely WeddingBaby Blues and Wedding Bells

A princess for a few weeks ...The coming Christmas season isn't looking great for April Gareaux. Her job is uninspiring, her engagement is off, and she has nowhere to live. Certainly her family would take her in, especially Leslie and Grady Roberts and their circle of friends who have become her extended family. But it's time she stops relying on them.Then comes an extraordinary offer - spend the holidays in Washington, D.C., with King Jozef of Bariavak as his possible long-lost granddaughter. Even more extraordinary is the man behind the offer and the one who will be beside her through the coming weeks, Hunter Pierce. This is the last assignment Hunter would pick. Determination and grit have moved him beyond his past in Bariavak. Yet, here it is standing in front of him again, refusing to be ignored. ... Just like his reactions to April. How can he fight what he's feeling when they're together all the time. King Jozef has known tragedy in his life. Now, comes this lovely young woman bringing joy to his holidays. How can he resist dabbling in some royal matchmaking? Wouldn't it be delightful if he could give April a Christmas gift she will never forget ... ... her prince for a lifetime The Christmas Princess, Book 5 of USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn's The Wedding Series, is a moving, passionate contemporary romantic comedy that will captivate you. 5-star praise for The Wedding Series:"A wonderful series that will make you laugh and cry. Each page is filled with love that will eventually come to the people who so need it. A must read!""Full of warmth, understandng of human nature, and great characters."Get all the books in Patricia McLinn's Wedding Series!Prelude to a WeddingWedding PartyGrady's WeddingThe Runaway BrideThe Christmas PrincessHoopsThe Surprise PrincessNot a Family ManThe Forgotten Prince

One of their own becomes a target…A voice on the phone says Jennifer’s best friend has tragically died in a fatal fall at a national park. Her certainty that it was no accident starts TV reporter Elizabeth Danniher, with friends Mike, Tom and Diana plus the rest of the Caught Dead in Wyoming crew, on an investigation that moves faster -- and closer to them -- than any of them could ever expect. They’ve barely had time to catch their breath since the events of Cold Open and now one of their own becomes a target as they race time and a murderer before this Hot Roll burns them all.… In TV news, Hot Roll can simply mean cutting away from an interview to "b-roll" (scene-setting footage) … or it can mean the adrenaline-pumping drama of broadcasting live because there’s no time to do anything else. Mix in murder, a little humor, a trace of romance, and you’re on your way with the Caught Dead in Wyoming sleuths for another great adventure.~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~Hot Roll is Book 8 of USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn's Caught Dead in Wyoming cozy mystery series. If you like quirky characters, hints of romance, and twists you won't see coming, then you'll love this page-turner."Colorful characters, intriguing, intelligent mystery, plus the state of Wyoming leaping off every page." -- Emilie Richards, USA Today bestselling authorDon't miss any of Elizabeth Danniher's Caught Dead in Wyoming adventures:Sign OffLeft Hanging Shoot First Last DitchLook LiveBack StoryCold OpenHot RollReaction ShotWhat readers are saying about the Caught Dead in Wyoming series:"McLinn has created in E.M. a female protagonist who is flawed but likable, never silly or cartoonish, and definitely not made of cardboard.""I love the whole series Caught Dead in Wyoming. The writing is witty and sharp; the story is gripping; and the characters are so realistic. Even the supporting characters are fully defined and interesting. What I didn't expect was a renewed appreciation given by this "inside" view of the world of journalism. With all the current focus on Fake News, I loved being reminded of how vital news people are to our society. E.M. Danniher changes her community and certain individuals – for the better – due to her dogged pursuit of truth and justice.""I confess to being addicted to this series and characters. I LIKE them. I wish they were real.""E.M.'s internal monologues are sharp, snappy and often hilarious.""A terrific series with a western flair. . . . Great characters that you would want as your friends. Smart, funny, but not perfect.""Hoping this series lasts forever!"More cozy mystery from Patricia McLinn:Secret Sleuth seriesDeath on the DiversionDeath on Torrid AvenueDeath on Beguiling WayDeath on Covert CircleIf you like mystery with romance and a bit of humor, try also:Proof of InnocencePrice of InnocenceRide the River: Rodeo Knights (which includes scenes in fictional Sherman, Wyoming, and cameos from Caught Dead in Wyoming characters)

"Are you sure, baby?"The father of the bride-to-be reads the confusion on his daughter's face. Just before her walk down the aisle, Judi Monroe overhears a conversation that indicates she might be making a big mistake. Escaping her socialite wedding in Lake Forest, Illinois, she drives west to an isolated corner of Wyoming. After crashing her car, she's rescued by a lone rider - or Ranger, as she fleetingly recalls -- a rugged rancher named Thomas Vance. Judi needs time to puzzle out the predicament she'd dodged in Illinois. But here she is, in the arms of a doubting Thomas, a man with a strong jaw, deep-green eyes and a commanding presence.When Judi evades his personal questions, not to mention his penetrating gaze, Thomas dismisses his half-sister Becky's diagnosis of amnesia. Judi seizes on this foot in the Diamond V door, staying on as a caretaker for Thomas' beloved grandmother. Judi finds a family on the Diamond V, even as her masquerade as a home health aide slowly unravels. She falls hard for her horse whisperer, fearing her secret will cause him to bolt from her life. As for Thomas, he knows this impostor is lying, another outsider betraying his family. Yet he's still drawn to this sexy, independent, smart woman who has lassoed his heart.The Runaway Bride, Book 4 of author Patricia McLinn's The Wedding Series, is a USA Today bestsellier -- a moving, passionate contemporary romance that will captivate fans of Bella Andre, Susan Mallery and Sarah Wilson.Readers react to The Runaway Bride:"Loyal readers know what to expect from a Patricia McLinn book -- a strong, emotional story, a solid plot, and characters so real you miss them when the story ends. The Runaway Bride is no exception." -- Shannon Stacey, 5-star reviewMcLinn "creates a fresh approach to the classic amnesia tale, giving Runaway Bride an appealing twist. ... [This] remarkable cast of characters will linger in the reader's memory long after the last page is turned. Very highly recommended." - 5-star review"A fun quick read that's filled with tenderness and passion. … Thomas Vance is sexy and heroic and Judi is lovely." - Goodreads review"A fantastic, fun read with memorable characters you'll fall in love with!" - 5-star review5-star praise for The Wedding Series:"A wonderful series that will make you laugh and cry. Each page is filled with love that will eventually come to the people who so need it. A must read!""Full of warmth, understandng of human nature, and great characters."Get all the books in Patricia McLinn's Wedding Series!Prelude to a WeddingWedding PartyGrady's WeddingThe Runaway BrideThe Christmas Princess-- Hoops (prequel to The Surprise Princess)The Surprise Princess-- Not a Family Man (prequel to The Forgotten Prince)The Forgotten PrinceIf you like wedding romance, try Patricia's Marry Me series:Wedding of the CenturyThe Unexpected Wedding GuestA Most Unlikely WeddingBaby Blues and Wedding Bells

You are cordially invited to join the wedding celebration as college friends embark on the greatest education of all -- falling in love, finding the perfect bride, and becoming the happiest grooms around.Always the best of friends ... can they become the best of lovers?Michael Dickinson is delighted to be best man at his friend's wedding - but there's one complication. Tris Donlin is a bridesmaid. He's wanted her for longer than he cares to remember, but to her, he's just good old Michael - college pal, confidant, best buddy … Would a few days of wedding celebration let him finally get her out of his system once and for all?Her cousin Paul's wedding party has Tris's head and heart full of memories of college days with him, Michael and their friend Grady. Grady was her college crush and Michael was her buddy. Now that they're all grown up, my how things have changed.She's certain she's found the best man for her … if only she can convince him.5-Star Praise for Wedding Party: "Years of friendship and unspoken desires finally come to the surface. ... What to say about book two but amazing." ... "Fun, heartwarming." ... "Feels like they are REAL people that you could know." Readers React to The Wedding Series:"A wonderful series that will make you laugh and cry. Each page is filled with love that will eventually come to the people who so need it. A must read!" - 5-star review"Perfect. The characters were multi-dimensional and played off each other in warm, thoughtful, loving ways. Each couple faced a different situation and overcame their obstacles together and with the insightful comments of their friends. ... Heart-warming." - 5-star review"Fun and serious all at the same time. Love how the friends intertwine and add new along the way. It was refreshing to read the different stories and having them all come together. Really enjoyed this series!" - 5-star review"Full of warmth, understanding of human nature, and great characters. They are connected, following the lives of college friends, and by the time you are finished, you feel as if you are a part of their extended circle. A dash of sex here, but not to the point that it overshadows the well thought out storylines. Definitely a feel good experience." -- 5-star reviewGet all the books in Patricia McLinn's Wedding Series today!Prelude to a WeddingWedding PartyGrady's WeddingThe Runaway BrideThe Christmas Princess-- Hoops (prequel to The Surprise Princess)The Surprise Princess-- Not a Family Man (prequel to The Forgotten Prince)The Forgotten PrinceIf you like Patricia's wedding romance stories, try her Marry Me series now!Wedding of the CenturyThe Unexpected Wedding GuestA Most Unlikely WeddingBaby Blues and Wedding Bells

"A great read. The town of Drago has insinuated itself into my heart." -- Vine Voice Seasons in a Small Town - SummerPretty, popular Jennifer was prom queen in small-town Drago, Illinois, the girl who had it made.That is, until her no-good ex-husband left her with a child to raise and a household deep in debt. And the family seemed somehow to blame the breakup on her. But Jennifer steeled herself to the challenge and vowed to show them all, especially her vulnerable young daughter. Who knew that a dusty old car dealership might turn out to be her saving grace.That and Trent Stenner, her ex's brother and a former NFL football star turned successful executive. He, too, sees value in the car lot that once had been a thriving family business. Jennifer's goal is to sell the dealership, but Trent has another strategy. He can see the whipsmart Jennifer at the helm of the town's vital enterprise, but he knows she'll resist any move seen as charity. And he admires that same independent streak he sees in her athletic daughter.Can Trent and Jennifer save the family business without losing their wallets - and hearts?* * * * * * * *The Right Brother, Book 2 of USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn's Seasons in a Small Town series, is a moving, passionate contemporary romance that will captivate fans of Bella Andre, Roxanne St. Clair and Jill Shalvis.Praise for the Seasons in a Small Town series: "You laugh, you angst, you maybe shed a couple tears or two, and at the end of it you move immediately onto the next book because -- unlike teenage Zeke -- you don't want to get away, all you want to do is go back.""The town of Drago has insinuated itself into my heart and I can only hope there is another installment with this small town as its setting." "Strong characters with enough faults to make them human and real" yet "The other characters in Drago all add to the story rather than taking attention from the main action.""McLinn delivers a fun, engaging, and emotionally complicated romance." "Poignant, heart warming" . . . "Funny and heart-wrenching at the same time" . . . "Passionate and sensual without being distasteful or vulgar." Get all the books in Patricia McLinn's Seasons in a Small Town series today!What Are Friends For? (Spring)The Right Brother (Summer)Falling for Her (Autumn)Warm Front (Winter) If you like Patricia McLinn's small-town romance stories, try her Marry Me series now!Wedding of the CenturyThe Unexpected Wedding GuestA Most Unlikely WeddingBaby Blues and Wedding Bells

"What an endearing bunch!" -- 5-star reviewSeasons in a Small Town: Winter The past might be cold, but it's familiar for Anne. And the future? That might be as gray as a mid-winter Illinois sky. She's desperately trying to hold on to the family farm owned by her late husband's great uncle. With Uncle Everett disabled and her new to farming, loans are impossible to get.Between the farm and the bookkeeping she does for businesses in town, she's working to exhaustion. And she's not good at asking for help. Never has been.Then here comes Quince.As an executive of the high tech company bringing operations to Drago, Illinois - and driving up land prices and taxes - he represents part of the problem. But that doesn't mean Anne can afford to turn down his rent money when Uncle Everett lines him up as a boarder. And - just what she needs -- the two of them hit it off like an old-fashioned comedy team.Quince is a warm front moving fast through her home and her life, promising spring even when all around is frozen. His quick humor and easy-going ways reach deep into the coldest part of Anne's troubled heart.But she realizes that behind that front, Quince, too, has icy demons.Can Anne save not only this farm she loves, but also herself … and Quince? * * * * * * * *Warm Front, Book 4 of USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn's Seasons in a Small Town series, is a moving, passionate contemporary romance that will captivate fans of Bella Andre, Roxanne St. Clair and Jill Shalvis."Loved this book. Great characters and an interesting story line that adds to the other books in this series. Fun to watch the businessman Quince fall for the farm-girl Anne. ... In spite of their different backgrounds and some tough economic decisions, Quince and Anne gradually work through their way to each other. I love everything Patricia McLinn and this book is another of her great stories!"Seasons in a Small Town seriesWhat Are Friends For? (Spring)The Right Brother (Summer)Falling for Her (Autumn)Warm Front (Winter) Praise for the Seasons in a Small Town series: "The town of Drago has insinuated itself into my heart and I can only hope there is another installment with this small town as its setting." "Strong characters with enough faults to make them human and real" yet "The other characters in Drago all add to the story rather than taking attention from the main action.""McLinn delivers a fun, engaging, and emotionally complicated romance." "Poignant, heart warming" . . . "Funny and heart-wrenching at the same time" . . . "Passionate and sensual without being distasteful or vulgar." If you like small-town romance, try Patricia's Marry Me series now!Wedding of the CenturyThe Unexpected Wedding GuestA Most Unlikely WeddingBaby Blues and Wedding Bells

Seasons in a Small Town - SpringIn rural Drago, Illinois, Zeke came by his "the Geek" nickname honest, more comfortable in the world of algebra and algorithms than high school's social hallways. Though that didn't keep him from longing for the unattainable prom queen, Jennifer.The one person who did understand his out-of-the-box brain was Darcie, his best friend.After their high school graduation, Zeke and Darcie for one night jolted from friends to lovers. And then he left town, and she knew he couldn't look back. What he didn't know was the depth of Darcie's feelings for him.Now it's 17 years later, and Zeke's a self-made billionaire founder of a tech security firm, Darcie's a local cop and Jennifer's a divorced mom of a tween girl. And their little town is flagging.At Darcie's urging, Zeke returns to Drago to boost its economy. Will his new wealth attract the still-beautiful Jennifer? Or will Darcie, the one girl who always made him feel at ease, show him that true love knows no boundaries?* * * * * * * What Are Friends For?, Book 1 of USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn's Seasons in a Small Town series, is a moving, passionate contemporary romance that will captivate fans of Bella Andre, Roxanne St. Clair and Jill Shalvis. Seasons in a Small Town seriesWhat Are Friends For? (Spring)The Right Brother (Summer)Falling for Her (Autumn)Warm Front (Winter)"You laugh, you angst, you maybe shed a couple tears or two … and at the end of it you move immediately onto the next book because - unlike teenage Zeke - you don't want to get away, all you want to do is go back." - 5-star review Praise for the Seasons in a Small Town series: "The town of Drago has insinuated itself into my heart and I can only hope there is another installment with this small town as its setting." "Strong characters with enough faults to make them human and real" yet "The other characters in Drago all add to the story rather than taking attention from the main action.""McLinn delivers a fun, engaging, and emotionally complicated romance." "Poignant, heart warming" . . . "Funny and heart-wrenching at the same time" . . . "Passionate and sensual without being distasteful or vulgar." If you like Patricia McLinn's small-town romance stories, try her Marry Me series now!Wedding of the CenturyThe Unexpected Wedding GuestA Most Unlikely WeddingBaby Blues and Wedding Bells

LIsa's carried a secret in her heart for years. And he just hit town ...Lisa Currick was once as bright and open as the sunny Bur Marigold wildflower of her native Wyoming. That's how New York City Detective Shane Garrison has remembered her since she figured in his first investigation eight years ago. But when he arrives in her western hometown determined to resolve the final element of that case, he discovers the girl he's remembered has become a very different woman.Once open-hearted and artistic, Lisa has put all that aside for a life of order and discipline. And Shane wants to know why. He can't forget the girl, but he's fascinated by the woman who challenges him to find answers inside himself. "Patricia McLinn doesn't waste a single word in this third story of the Wyoming Wildflower series. ... MY HEART REMEMBERS has no fluff; it's a story of emotion and sensuality that also features strong family bonds." - Carol Carter, Romance Reviews Today"First rate" -- Romantic TimesWildflowers have to be strong and resilient to bloom amid the rugged beauty of Wyoming - and so do the women..Get all the blooms in the Wyoming Wildflowers series! Prequel - Wyoming Wildflowers: The Beginning (Snowberry) Almost a Bride (Indian Paintbrush) Match Made in Wyoming (Fireweed) My Heart Remembers (Bur Marigold) -- A New World (prequel to Jack's Heart)Jack's Heart (Yellow Monkeyflower)-- Rodeo Nights (prequel to Where Love Lives)Where Love Lives (Threadleaf Phacelia)A Cowboy WeddingMaking Christmas (Pasque Flower)Reader Reviews for Patricia McLinn's Wyoming Wildflowers stories:"Each one was totally different, characters were unique and totally believable!! Enjoy!!! "Smart, stubborn and irresistible." "Delightful!" "Nothing short of heart consuming and thrilling. I've loved every one and feel like I know the people personally. I can't wait for the next installment." If you especially enjoy western romances, also try these other books by Patricia:A Place Called Home seriesLost and Found GroomAt the Heart's CommandHidden in a HeartbeatBardville, Wyoming seriesA Stranger in the FamilyA Stranger to LoveThe Rancher Meets His MatchRomantic SuspenseRide the River: Rodeo Nights (includes cameos from Wyoming Wildflowers characters)Small-Town RomanceSeasons in a Small Town series (Illinois)Marry Me series (Wisconsin)Historical Western RomanceWidow WomanCourting a Cowboy

When fire ravages Wyoming land, fireweed is among the first plants to return, brightening the blighted area with the joy of its blooms. Small-town lawyer Taylor Anne Larsen faces the challenge of doing the same for the pain-ravaged heart and disbelieving soul of ranch foreman Cal Ruskoff. Armed with the same grace and grit as the wildflower fireweed, Taylor also has allies - a matchmaking friend, a harsh western blizzard, high-octane mutual attraction, and a rescued puppy who slips past the defenses of this tough cowboy.While they're snowbound together, Cal might give in to passion temporarily, but from behind the wall he's built around his past and his secrets, he's certain Taylor is all that he can't let himself have. And he'll use all his weapons to keep her out. "These characters -- their dialogue, their fears, their complex personalities -- are very real. As a reader, I couldn't help fall under Cal's spell -- a good, troubled, mixed-up man who forces Taylor to confront some of her own demons, even as he refuses to face his own . . . There's a lot of subtle -- and not so subtle -- humor here, the love scenes are at once tender and sizzling, and the emotions and fears of both characters wrap themselves around the reader's heart and don't let go." - Karen Templeton, Amazon review"Page turner, cute, funny. Can't wait to get the next in line" - 5*"This is a great western story and would recommend you to read it. The author has great stories and I haven't found one of her books I don't like." - 5*Wildflowers have to be strong and resilient to bloom amid the rugged western beauty of Wyoming - and so do the women.Wyoming Wildflowers seriesPrequel -- Wyoming Wildflowers: The Beginning (Snowberry)Almost a Bride (Indian Paintbrush)Match Made in Wyoming (Fireweed)My Heart Remembers (Bur Marigold)-- A New World (prequel to Jack's Heart)Jack's Heart (Yellow Monkeyflower)-- Rodeo Nights (prequel to Where Love Lives)Where Love Lives (Threadleaf Phacelia),A Cowboy WeddingMaking Christmas (Pasque Flower)"Melt your heart romance" -- Old Book Barn GazetteAuthor's note: The collie puppy in Match Made in Wyoming is the alter ego of my much-loved rescue collie Riley ... right down to the inconvenient penchant for opening doors at the wrong moment. Although for Taylor and Cal, it turns out to be the right moment. :- )If you especially enjoy western romances, also try these other collections by Patricia:A Place Called Home seriesLost and Found GroomAt the Heart's CommandHidden in a HeartbeatBardville, Wyoming seriesA Stranger in the FamilyA Stranger to LoveThe Rancher Meets His MatchHistorical western romanceWidow WomanCourting a CowboyRomantic suspenseRide the River: Rodeo Knights (includes cameos by Wyoming Wildflowers characters)

She's come home to save her ranch. He's stayed put with hopes for a second chance. Can a sham wedding lead to the real thing?Matty Brennan would do anything to save her family's Wyoming ranch. Even if it means marrying the handsome cowboy who broke her heart six years ago. But when she asks for his hand in temporary matrimony, she never expected her old feelings to rush back in.Dave Currick has loved Matty as long as he can remember. To him that means protecting her, especially from herself. Certain she'll get cold feet before the I-dos, he accepts her off-the-wall marriage proposal, because then she'll have to spend time with him. That doesn't mean he won't negotiate a few items in this crazy engagement.But as their wedding day approaches, Dave is shocked when Matty doesn't back down. And keeping up the charade in front of their unsuspecting family and friends can't help but rekindle their chemistry. When Dave and Matty's secret slips out, can their fake marriage bloom into real love?Almost a Bride is a standalone novel in the Wyoming Wildflowers contemporary romance series. If you like sizzling chemistry, clever conspiracies and rugged cowboys, then you'll love Patricia McLinn's story of finding your way home.Buy Almost a Bride to saddle up for a second-chance love story today!"If you love to laugh, love to cry, or love to laugh and cry...you'll definitely want to read Almost a Bride."- 5-star review"A don't-miss treat!" - RendezvousWildflowers have to be strong and resilient to bloom amid the rugged western beauty of Wyoming - and so do the women.Wyoming Wildflowers seriesWyoming Wildflowers: The Beginning (Snowberry)Almost a Bride (Indian Paintbrush)Match Made in Wyoming (Fireweed)My Heart Remembers (Bur Marigold)A New WorldJack's Heart (Yellow Monkeyflower)Rodeo NightsWhere Love Lives (Threadleaf Phacelia)A Cowboy WeddingMaking Christmas (Pasque Flower)

Wyoming Wildflowers in a bridal bouquet!Jack and Val* invite you to share the big day with them and other characters you've come to love. Actually, it will be more like their big week, with lots of goings-on at the Slash-C Ranch and in Knighton, Wyoming. Plus visits from characters from the Bardville, Wyoming, and A Place Called Home series.* If you missed Jack and Val's story, read it now in Jack's Heart. And for more background on the Massachusetts side of the wedding party, check out A New World, the prequel to Jack's Heart.A note from author Patricia McLinn: Each of my Wyoming Wildflowers books is a stand-alone story, with no cliff-hangers. However, if you are new to Wyoming Wildflowers, this latest installment, A Cowboy Wedding, is best read with a little introduction to the many friends and family attending Jack and Val's ceremony. Almost a Bride, my first book in the series, is a good starting point. Or the prequel, Wyoming Wildflowers: The Beginning, provides some back story. I've also included a wedding party and guest list in A Cowboy Wedding to help sort out all the characters. I hope you will join in the fun.* * * * * * * *A Cowboy Wedding, Book 7 of USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn's Wyoming Wildflowers series, is a moving, passionate contemporary romance that will captivate fans of RaeAnne Thayne, Barbara Freethy and Debbie Macomber.Readers' raves of Jack's Heart (from 5-star reviews):"Very sweet and sad all at the same time. The gatherings, the glimpses in the Curricks' life, the way Jack heals the horses, the connection he has with Val and Addie, are all the elements that make this book so lovable. … This is a very distinct book -- like all [the Wyoming Wildflowers books] were. ... The location is amazing, the story of 'you and me' is heart warming, and the grand gesture is the icing on the cake.""McLinn is the real deal writer. So satisfying.""Exceptionally well crafted … Attention to detail and precise use of the language highlight quality storytelling."Wildflowers have to be strong and resilient to bloom amid the rugged western beauty of Wyoming - and so do the women.Get all the blooms in the Wyoming Wildflowers series now! Prequel - Wyoming Wildflowers: The Beginning (Snowberry)Almost a Bride* (Indian Paintbrush)Match Made in Wyoming* (Fireweed)My Heart Remembers* (Bur Marigold)-- A New World (prequel to Jack's Heart)Jack's Heart (Yellow Monkeyflower)-- Rodeo Nights (prequel to Where Love Lives)Where Love Lives (Threadleaf Phacelia)A Cowboy Wedding* Wyoming Wildflowers Trilogy Boxed Set (3 Books in 1)Reader reviews for Patricia McLinn's Wyoming Wildflowers stories:"Each one was totally different, characters were unique and totally believable! Enjoy!""Amazing and touching story.""If you love to laugh; love to cry; or love to laugh and cry at the same time, then you'll definitely want to read Almost a Bride." "Smart, stubborn and irresistible." "Nothing short of heart consuming and thrilling. I've loved every one and feel like I know the people personally."

Just Write ItCan you survive in genre fiction publishing if you don't outline, if you go AWOL from character interviews, if you go cross-eyed at color-keyed plot charts, if you would rather clean a sewer than write a synopsis?Whether you're indie, traditional or hybrid, the answer is yes. A veteran bestselling author shares how she's survived and thrived through 50 books and 30 years in publishing.USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn, who has taught writing from Australia to Washington, D.C., presents practical, proven and hard-won tips and tools for those who don't write "right.""An excellent book for writers. Great ideas that you can take away... or leave at the table. Patricia McLinn lets the reader know what has worked -- and not worked -- for her. And that every book can be different." -- 5-star review Also by Patricia McLinnWord Watch: A Writer's Guide to the Slippery, Sneaky and Otherwise Tricky."Word Watch does for the common man or woman what Theodore Bernstein's The Careful Writer does for the scholarly intellectual. Far more extensive than Bernstein, having been created over the course of years, it's a valuable reference and a good read rolled into one." - 5-star review"Keep it handy on your desk. Take it along for casual browsing … Read four or five entries a day to give your brain a good workout -- and your spirit a good laugh." - 5-star review"A Fun Frolic Through the English Language" - review headline About the AuthorKentucky-based Patricia McLinn is the author of more than 50 published books, including Word Watch. Her fiction titles include mysteries, romantic suspense, contemporary romance, historical romance and women's fiction. They have topped bestseller lists and won numerous awards. She also is host of the Authors Love Readers podcast.McLinn received a BA in English Composition from Northwestern University, adding a master's in journalism from Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism in her fourth year. She became a sportswriter at a time when women doing that were rare, starting at the Rockford (Ill.) Register-Star and becoming assistant sports editor at the Charlotte (N.C.) Observer before moving on a 20-year career at The Washington Post.A past president of the indie authors' group Novelists Inc.,McLinn has taught writing courses and spoken about writing and the publishing business from Melbourne, Australia, to Washington, D.C., including being a guest speaker at the Smithsonian Institution.

Paws for murderFar from the publishing world that once defined her, Sheila Mackey has found a new life, a new home, and a new love. The love has four legs, a plumey tail, and a lot of fur. Meet Gracie the rescue collie. Too smart for her own good – certainly too smart for Sheila’s good, when Gracie discovers a dead body during a dog park gambol.Especially since Sheila delves into mysteries surrounding this dead body ... only to discover the new guy at the Torrid Avenue Dog Park is a barely retired cop. Not good for an amateur sleuth with a big secret of her own that she intends to keep. She’s not exactly who she says she is. At least, she’s not who she pretended to be for 15 years.Will Sheila untangle the murder mystery before her secrets are untied, exposing her previous identity to her new small-town neighbors?And will Gracie ever learn the “Quiet!” command?~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~This whodunit with humor is the second book in USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn’s new cozy mystery series, Secret Sleuth, which begins with a murder on a transatlantic cruise in Death on the Diversion. In Death on Torrid Avenue and later books, accidental investigator Sheila Mackey returns to dry land in the Midwest, where mysteries abound in her new small-town home.On the spectrum of McLinn's mystery novels, the Caught Dead in Wyoming cozy series is in the middle, Proof of Innocence is edgier (and has more romance), and Secret Sleuth is a bit less edgy.Secret Sleuth seriesDeath on the DiversionDeath on Torrid AvenueDeath on Beguiling WayDeath on Covert CircleMore cozy mystery from Patricia McLinn:Caught Dead in WyomingSign OffLeft HangingShoot FirstLast DitchLook LiveBack StoryCold OpenHot RollReaction Shot

She's a prosecutor chasing demons. He's wrestling them. Will they find proof of innocence? Or will the demons win?Four and a half years ago, Maggie Frye served as special prosecutor in a remote mountain county in Commonwealth of Virginia v. J.D. Carson.Shaking off echoes of the family tragedy that drove her to be a prosecutor, she did her damnedest, but still is rattled when the jury finds Carson not guilty. But now another young woman has been killed in chillingly similar circumstances.Either Maggie prosecuted the right man and got the wrong verdict or she prosecuted the wrong man and got the right verdict. Either way, a murderer went free to strike again.And there is J.D. Carson -- not only still in town, but far too close to the investigation for Maggie's comfort. This time Maggie's going to get it right ... no matter what it costs her.Proof of Innocence, by USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn, will entertain fans of stories that swirl suspense and romance with an ongoing murder investigation in which the man the prosecutor is drawn to might be the one she's trying to catch.NOTE FROM PATRICIA McLINN TO CAUGHT DEAD IN WYOMING READERS: Proof of Innocence and The Innocence Trilogy sequels do not have nearly as much humor as the Caught Dead mysteries, though there is some. They're a bit grittier and darker ... though not in the deep end of grit and dark.The Innocence TrilogyProof of InnocencePrice of InnocencePremise of InnocenceCaught Dead in Wyoming cozy mystery seriesSign OffLeft HangingShoot FirstLast DitchLook LiveBack StoryCold OpenHot RollReaction ShotBody BraceCross Talk"Colorful characters, intriguing, intelligent mystery, plus the state of Wyoming leaping off every page." - Emilie Richards, USA Today bestselling author"Twisty-turny and thoroughly engaging." - Diane Chamberlain, bestselling authorIf you like romantic suspense, you might also try:Ride the River: Rodeo Knights, includes Caught Dead in Wyoming character cameosBardville, Wyoming seriesA Stranger in the FamilyA Stranger to LoveThe Rancher Meets His Match

Medals can be won, careers can be made, hearts can be lost.From the pomp of Opening Ceremonies to the good-byes of Closing Ceremonies, join three remarkable women during the Winter Olympics. Tessa Rutledge, once an Olympic champion figure skater, returns as a coach, encountering her first love -- and heartbreak -- and testing her ability to forgive. Alpine skier Kyle Armstrong has made a mistake that could cost her Olympic gold and any hope of reconciling with the man she loves. Biathlete Rikki Lodge is just happy to be at the Games, until she meets a hockey player who demands that she puts everything on the line.Let The Games begin!- - - - -ReviewsMcLinn "wins gold with this sparkling romance! The Games is your ticket behind the cameras and inside the hearts of the winter Olympics." -- Carla Neggers, New York Times bestselling author "Fast-paced, vivid and true-to-life ... captures the personal drama and compelling stories of the greatest sports event on earth. It's a gold-medal winner any fan of the Games will love." -- Christine Brennan, USA Today sports columnist"The Games accurately portrays the emotional roller coaster an athlete rides . . . The pride, excitement, disappointment, relationships, doubt, relief, joy and all of the pressures . . . all come to a head at the Olympic Games." -- Michael Weiss, U.S. Olympic figure skater "If the aim of The Games is to give readers a vicarious Olympic experience that is lively, entertaining, and emotionally satisfying, it hit its mark dead center." -- Romance Reviews TodayMore sports romance from Patricia McLinn:HoopsThe Surprise PrincessRodeo NightsWhere Love Lives

Wildflowers have to be strong and resilient to bloom amid the rugged beauty of Wyoming - and so do the women.Valerie Trimarco is very pregnant, very lost, very alone, and very stuck in a Wyoming snow storm. Her car is jammed in a Wyoming ditch, with contractions coming faster and harder ... when her white knight in a cowboy hat arrives. Ranch foreman Jack Ralston's job is to handle anything that needs handling with cool, quiet competence, including a baby who's decided to enter the world right now.A few years later, Valerie returns to the Slash-C Ranch of Knighton, Wyoming. Now a successful mommy blogger, she wants to thank the man who rescued her and delivered her beloved daughter. Okay, maybe she's wondered about him a time or two over the years. How could she not? So she conspires with his employers and friends to spring a surprise party on him for a proper thank you.Yes, Jack can handle anything. Except a surprise party. And this open, energetic, talkative woman and her short-stuff kid who gets under his guard. Because they demand the one thing from him that he can't handle - love.Jack's Heart brings emotional impact to this romantic comedy addition to the contemporary western romance collection Wyoming Wildflowers from award-winning and USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn.~~~Get all the blooms in the Wyoming Wildflowers series!Prequel - Wyoming Wildflowers: The Beginning (Snowberry)Almost a Bride (Indian Paintbrush)Match Made in Wyoming (Fireweed)My Heart Remembers (Bur Marigold)-- A New World (prequel to Jack's Heart)Jack's Heart (Yellow Monkeyflower)-- Rodeo Nights (prequel to Where Love Lives)Where Love Lives (Threadleaf Phacelia)A Cowboy Wedding~~~Reader Reviews for Patricia McLinn's Wyoming Wildflowers stories:"Each one was totally different, characters were unique and totally believable!! Enjoy!" "Amazing and touching story.""If you love to laugh; love to cry; or love to laugh and cry at the same time, then you'll definitely want to read Almost a Bride.""Smart, stubborn and irresistible." ... "So enjoyable I couldn't put it down until I finished it." ... "Excellent book! I read it straight in one whole day. Recommend it to anyone!" ... "Delightful!" ... "Nothing short of heart consuming and thrilling. I've loved every one and feel like I know the people personally. I can't wait for the next installment."

"Filled with humor, a heartwarming plot, secrets, schemes that go awry, interesting characters, clever dialogue and romance, this story is a delight. ... Do not miss it!" -- Romance Junkies Reviews A young lady seeking a particular kind of husband. A ranch full of cowhands who have long adored her from a distance. A foreman who's got his hands full ... and his heart on the line ...Sophie Vandercook leaves her post as an instructor at an Academy for Young Ladies in St. Louis, and heads to the OS Ranch in Wyoming Territory with a plan. It seems the perfect place, since her older half-brother is employed there. There's just one thing in her way -- the ranch's foreman, Nate Abbott.Nate has a ranch to run, a vital roundup to get through, and a bunkhouse full of cowhands smitten from afar with a young lady they all consider Our Sophie. So there's no time - or reason - to consider exactly what her letters might be stirring in him. Then Sophie arrives in Wyoming.Secrets tumble, problems multiply, and the OS outfit is turned on its head wondering if Sophie will wed a cowboy?Another western historical romance from Patricia McLinn: Widow Woman * Or get both Courting a Cowboy and Widow Woman in the boxed set To Love a Cowboy * If you enjoy books set amid the rugged beauty of Wyoming, also try these contemporary romances by Patricia: Bardville, Wyoming series A Stranger in the Family A Stranger to Love The Rancher Meets His Match Wyoming Wildflowers series Wyoming Wildflowers: The Beginning (prequel) Almost a Bride Match Made in Wyoming My Heart Remembers -- A New World (prequel to Jack's Heart) Jack's Heart -- Rodeo Nights (prequel to Where Love Lives) Where Love Lives A Cowboy Wedding A Place Called Home series Lost and Found Groom At the Heart's Command Hidden in a Heartbeat