Almost a Bride (Wyoming Wildflowers Book 1) [NOOK Book]

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Overview

Dave Currick was everything Matty wanted for as along as she could remember. Right up until he broke her heart six years ago. Now that she’s returned to Wyoming for good, what she wants more than anything is to save her family’s ranch. Even if that means swallowing her pride and asking Dave to marry her.

Matty’s up to something – Dave knows that for sure. Just as he knows that Matty needs help, so of course he’ll provide it, as he has all her life. Doing what’s best for Matty is second nature. Even when it comes to ...
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Overview

Dave Currick was everything Matty wanted for as along as she could remember. Right up until he broke her heart six years ago. Now that she’s returned to Wyoming for good, what she wants more than anything is to save her family’s ranch. Even if that means swallowing her pride and asking Dave to marry her.

Matty’s up to something – Dave knows that for sure. Just as he knows that Matty needs help, so of course he’ll provide it, as he has all her life. Doing what’s best for Matty is second nature. Even when it comes to marrying her in name only.

Although he can’t resist one kiss after the I-dos -- a kiss as fiery as the flame-red Indian Paintbrush that's always reminded him of Matty.

Maybe – just maybe – his Matty will become more to him than Almost a Bride.

Wyoming Wildflowers Trilogy
Book 1 -- Almost a Bride (Indian Paintbrush)
Book 2 -- Match Made in Wyoming (Fireweed)
Book 3 -- My Heart Remembers (Bur Marigold)

"Smart, stubborn and irresistible" - 5-Star review

"A 'don't miss' treat." ~ Rendezvous

"Sweep(s) you away." - 5-Star Review

"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." -- 5-Star review

"Clever and humorous" - 5-Star review

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GDRW Booksellers Best Award finalist
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781452439099
  • Publisher: Patricia McLinn
  • Publication date: 10/9/2010
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • Sales rank: 16,895
  • Series: Wyoming Wildflowers , #1
  • File size: 3 MB

Meet the Author

Patricia McLinn is the author of 26 published novels, past president of international writers group Novelists, Inc., and instigator of www.AWritersWork.com, where published authors sell e-books directly to readers.

Her books -- cited by reviewers for vivid and believable characters – have topped best-seller lists and won awards. She has spoken about writing from Honolulu to Washington, D.C., including being a guest-speaker at the Smithsonian Institute.

Patricia received BA and MSJ degrees from Northwestern University. She was a sports writer (Rockford, Ill.), assistant sports editor (Charlotte, N.C.) and -- for 20-plus years -- an editor at the Washington Post. Now writing full-time, Patricia lives in Northern Kentucky.

Find out more about Patricia’s books at www.PatriciaMcLinn.com.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 25, 2012

    Love it!

    What a delightful story. Perfect way to start my holiday weekend. Got to check out what else this author has written.

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  • Posted May 24, 2012

    she is now on my list of to read all her books

    she is now on my list of to read all her books

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  • Posted April 13, 2011

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    A wonderful, wacky, sexy couple works it out

    One of the (many) reasons I like reviewing romance novels is that I don't have to worry about spoiling the ending. We all know what the ending will be-must be or it wouldn't be a romance. Indeed, we know that Almost a Bride will end with impulsive Matty Brennan marrying steady Dave Currick. In fact, I knew that after reading the first 35 words-and I knew, to boot, that Matty would wind up saving her beloved Flying W Ranch.

    Right now, I have to say I loved the story, lest my opening paragraph loses readers. That paragraph is true, but it might make Patricia McLinn's novel sound ... But, no, anything but that. You see, what counts in a romance is the journey, not the destination. And what a journey this was, with surprising twists and turns in every chapter!

    I love twists-which is fortunate, because Almost a Bride almost turned me into a Bavarian pretzel. To begin with, Matty and Dave get married to begin with-in Chapter 2, three days after meeting for the first time in six years.

    Well, that's not exactly true-it's a half twist. Dave marries Mattie, but Mattie isn't really married to Dave. She won't really marry him because he loves her too much?

    So maybe Dave needs a knock on the head so he won't love Mattie excessively. There's nothing sure in Almost a Bride until almost the end. You never know.

    But in the end, she might marry her husband for real. Her husband? You know, that guy she has the irresistible hots for.

    There's much more to tell about this wonderful, wacky, sexy couple, but I'm not giving any more away. I will tell you that on every other page, these two lovable people put each other through the romance wringer and turn the crank. So, 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.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 26, 2004

    Unexpected and enjoyable read

    A strong yet feminine character that compliments the male character. Recommended.

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  • Posted December 9, 2008

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    Enjoyable ranch romance

    Her attorney Taylor Anne Larson tells Matty Brennan that her Flying W Ranch is in financial trouble due to poor estate planning. The lawyer suggests selling some of the property, but being the last of her family, she refuses to sell out her ancestors. Instead, Matty decides to sell out herself by offering to marry Dave Currick so she can receive a financial grant. Dave and Matty negotiate, but in reality, he is pleased she turned to him.

    At their wedding, Dave kisses Matty in such a way that she can hardly breath. She realizes she still loves the man who dumped her six years ago and believes he loves her too. So why did he drop her the first time around and why is he agreeing to marry her now?

    ALMOST A BRIDE is a fun to read ranch romance that stars two lively characters. The story line may follow sub-genre guidelines, but it retains freshness due to the interrelationship between Matty and Dave. Be on the lookout ¿s next tale in ¿The Wyoming Wildfire¿ series, MATCH MADE IN WYOMING.

    Harriet Klausner

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