Books with author Patricia McKay

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. You can find out more about Valerie Trimarco’s story in the prequel, A New World. And the new A Cowboy Wedding picks up where Jack’s Heart leaves off, with a shindig at the Slash-C Ranch.~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~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* Wyoming Wildflowers Trilogy Boxed Set (3 Books in 1)Or get the entire Wyoming Wildflowers collection (Books 1-6, plus prequels) for one great price .... Wyoming Wildflowers: The Collection ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~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.”

Medals can be won, careers can be made, hearts can be saved.A roller coaster of emotions that touched me and kept me glued to my Kindle" -- Diane 5* From the pomp of Opening Ceremonies to the good-byes of Closing Ceremonies, three women's hearts are tested during the Winter Olympics. Tessa Rutledge, 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 an Olympic hockey player who demands that she puts everything on the line -- in competition, in love, and in life.Let The Games begin!"THE GAMES is your ticket behind the cameras and inside the hearts of the Winter Olympics." --Carla Neggers, New York Times bestselling author

The Nevilles are the perfect family - Dad runs a floor cleaning business and Mum takes care of the girls, Sarah and Carlie. It might seem that the only tension comes from Carlie sneaking out at night to see Jesse, the boy who lives and works at a nearby petrol station. But something is wrong with this seemingly perfect family and, no matter how careful Sarah and Carlie are, they never know what might set their mother off. They never know if they'll get dinner, or be able to take a bath, or talk to a new friend on the phone. And they are not sure if their hard-working dad even knows what is going on. The only question is how long they can last like this before someone snaps.

A Killing to Keep Old Wyoming Secrets and TreasuresDeath hits close to home for Elizabeth “E.M.” Danniher – or, rather, close to the Hovel, as she’s dubbed her decrepit rental house. Her elderly neighbor kills a man apparently robbing her of Western artifacts. As a former top-flight national TV reporter, Elizabeth knows self-defense might satisfy the legal system, yet leave her neighbor in danger. Doing what she does best – asking questions – Elizabeth sidesteps her boss and a nosy, jealous anchorman to inquire into an eccentric and mysterious western billionaire, an ambitious curator, rival collectors, family feuds and Cottonwood County's Wild West crimes of a century ago.Digging deeper into these western murder mysteries, Elizabeth relies on her team of friends who are proving their investigative chops. Before this is over, Elizabeth will need every one of them – and the stray dog she's adopted – as her questions push someone to decide, that no matter who shot first, Elizabeth should die now.Don’t miss Elizabeth Danniher’s other Caught Dead in Wyoming adventures in:Sign OffLeft HangingLast DitchLook LiveBack StoryCold OpenHot Roll (fall 2019)What 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!”If you like mystery with romance and a bit of humor, try also:Proof of Innocence (set in Virginia)Price of Innocence (2019)Ride the River: Rodeo Knights (which includes scenes in fictional Sherman, Wyoming, and cameos from Caught Dead in Wyoming characters)About the AuthorUSA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn spent more than 20 years as an editor at the Washington Post after stints as a sports writer (Rockford, Ill.) and assistant sports editor (Charlotte, N.C.). She received BA and MSJ degrees from Northwestern University.McLinn is the author of more than 45 published novels, which are cited by readers and reviewers for wit and vivid characterization. Her books include mysteries, romantic suspense, contemporary western romances, contemporary romances elsewhere in the world, historical romances, and women’s fiction. They have topped bestseller lists and won numerous awards.

Find Your Power by using the simple and fun practices in this book. Why? So we can learn how to define ourselves inside and create the person we want to be. Find Your Power is here to help guide our youth through what can be "not the easiest times." These fun and interactive projects and mindful exercises will help guide you into what can become daily routines and lifetime practices. It is finding our real power inside that helps shape our physical selves into the best possible person we can be.

A Seashell Meditation for Children combines the entire 10 story collection into one. Now you get 10 fun and interactive stories that introduces meditation in the form of a short story rhymes using a seashell as an interactive tool for focus and fun all in one book. Reading the story to the child will guide them through a creative journey as the story takes them to exciting places to use their imaginations and explore. With each story there is a QR code available to scan with your smart device for background music and sounds while reading the book to the child.

A Seashell Meditation for Children combines the entire 10 story collection into one. Now you get 10 fun and interactive stories that introduces meditation in the form of a short story rhymes using a seashell as an interactive tool for focus and fun all in one book. Reading the story to the child and using a simple meditation technique will guide them through a creative journey as the story takes them to exciting places to use their imaginations and explore which is a great way to introduce meditation for beginners. With each story there is a QR code available to scan with your smart device for background music and sounds while reading the book to the child. The benefits of meditation are endless. Learning this practice at a young age can help a child through their lifetime.

A Seashell Meditation for Children combines the entire 10 story collection into one. Now you get 10 fun and interactive stories that introduces meditation for beginners in the form of a short story rhymes using a seashell as an interactive tool for focus and fun all in one book. Reading the story to the child will guide them through a creative journey as the story takes them to exciting places to use their imaginations and explore. With each story there is a QR code available to scan with your smart device for background meditation music and sounds while reading the book to the child. There are so many benefits of meditation. It helps to relax kids, teach mindfulness meditation and can create a practice that last a lifetime.

Open House to MurderElizabeth Margaret “E.M.” Danniher finds house hunting in Cottonwood County, Wyoming difficult, but deadly? That she never expected. In television, a cold open rolls before the credits, pitching the viewer into the news story. That’s how Elizabeth and her cohorts feel after she finds a body in a house for sale.A victim with a hidden history, few suspects, and the sheriff’s department not happy having Elizabeth as the closest thing they have to a witness. Mike, Diana, Tom and the rest jump in to dig in.Elizabeth has her own problems, including a trip back east to wrest her belongings from storage and the clutches of her ex. And the question of whether the cold will ever end…~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~Cold Open is Book 7 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 author~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~Don't miss any of Elizabeth Danniher's Caught Dead in Wyoming adventures:Sign OffLeft Hanging Shoot First Last DitchLook LiveBack StoryCold OpenHot Roll (2019) What 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!”If you like mystery with romance and a bit of humor, try also:Proof of Innocence (set in Virginia)Price of Innocence (2019)Ride the River: Rodeo Knights (which includes scenes in fictional Sherman, Wyoming, and cameos from Caught Dead in Wyoming characters)About the AuthorUSA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn spent more than 20 years as an editor at The Washington Post after stints as a sports writer (Rockford, Ill.) and assistant sports editor (Charlotte, N.C.). She received BA and MSJ degrees from Northwestern University.McLinn is the author of more than 45 published novels, which are cited by readers and reviewers for wit and vivid characterization. Her books include mysteries, romantic suspense, contemporary western romances, contemporary romances elsewhere in the world, historical romances, and women’s fiction. They have topped bestseller lists and won numerous awards. She is now living in Northern Kentucky, and writing full-time. Patricia loves to hear from readers through her website, Facebook and Twitter.

Even long memories fade, but murder never dies.Elizabeth "E.M." Danniher has been among TV journalism's elite. But divorcing her network exec husband ends not only her marriage but her career, and she's banished to tiny KWMT-TV in Sherman, Wyoming, to finish out her contract. Now she's exploring what comes next – in her career, her life, and her relationships with family, friends, and those who'd like to be more than friends.But she's not being left in peace to wrestle with these issues because she keeps being drawn in to murder investigations. Now Elizabeth, and handsome KWMT colleague Mike Paycik, rugged rancher Thomas Burrell, and her colorful cast of collaborators, plunge into mysteries from the past that threaten the present. To succeed, they must untangle characters and plotlines from a long-hidden Back Story.Don't miss any of Elizabeth Danniher's Caught Dead in Wyoming adventures:Sign OffLeft HangingShoot FirstLast DitchLook LiveBack StoryCold OpenHot Roll (2019)~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~Back Story is Book 6 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 authorWhat readers are saying about the Caught Dead in Wyoming series:"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!""McLinn has created in E.M. a female protagonist who is flawed but likable, never silly or cartoonish, and definitely not made of cardboard."If you like mystery with romance and a bit of humor, try also:Proof of Innocence (set in Virginia)Price of Innocence (2019)Ride the River: Rodeo Knights (which includes scenes in fictional Sherman, Wyoming, and cameos from Caught Dead in Wyoming characters)About the AuthorUSA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn spent more than 20 years as an editor at the Washington Post after stints as a sports writer (Rockford, Ill.) and assistant sports editor (Charlotte, N.C.). She received BA and MSJ degrees from Northwestern University.McLinn is the author of more than 45 published novels, which are cited by readers and reviewers for wit and vivid characterization. Her books include mysteries, romantic suspense, contemporary western romances, contemporary romances elsewhere in the world, historical romances, and women’s fiction. They have topped bestseller lists and won numerous awards.