Book excerpt: A prequel to JACK'S HEART (Wyoming Wildflowers) 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., restaurant. She's far too practical 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 in this precious new world is running out... A New World is the prequel to Jack’s Heart, Book 6 of the Wyoming Wildflowers series. Valerie Trimarco has some major changes ahead of her, including a life-changing stay in Wyoming. You can 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. In the newest Wyoming Wildflowers romance, Cahill's brother Kiernan makes the best of a bad holiday road trip in Making Christmas. "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) "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 finalist Get all the blooms in the Wyoming Wildflowers series today! Wyoming Wildflowers: The Beginning (Snowberry) Almost a Bride (Indian Paintbrush) Match Made in Wyoming (Fireweed) My Heart Remembers (Bur Marigold) A New World Jack’s Heart (Yellow Monkeyflower) Rodeo Nights Where Love Lives (Threadleaf Phacelia) A Cowboy Wedding (Mixed bouquet) Making 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.” If you especially enjoy contemporary western romances set amid the beauty of Wyoming, also try these books by Patricia: A Place Called Home series Lost and Found Groom At the Heart's Command Hidden in a Heartbeat Bardville, Wyoming series A Stranger in the Family A Stranger to Love The Rancher Meets His Match Romantic Suspense Ride the River: Rodeo Knights (includes Wyoming Wildflowers characters) The Wyoming Marriage Association Helping love find a way . . . Characters from the A Place Called Home, Bardville and Wyoming Wildflower series, and Ride the River join forces to bring together people they hope will find love and happiness as they have. First Date: Divorce Second Start: Family Fans of the following authors are known to enjoy this contemporary romantic comedy series: Maisey Yates, Anne McAllister, Paula Attenburg, Genevieve Turner, Jodi Thomas, Elle James, S.J. McCoy, B.J. 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