Making Christmas (Wyoming Wildflowers, Book 10‪)‬

Ho Ho Uh-Oh! Can They Make the Best of an Accidental Noel?

This wasn’t the Christmas either Kiernan or Bexley expected. Snowbound in a shoddy convenience store with the least hospitable storekeeper in Wyoming, two other stranded travelers, four kids forgotten by Santa – oh, yes, and each other.


Because there was that thing that happened last summer. A mistake. They both thought that… though for different reasons.  And agreeing it was a mistake didn’t make it any more comfortable to run into each other at the ranch of their mutual friends, the Curricks of the Slash-C Ranch. Especially when those same friends suggest, nudge, and push them into traveling East together to join their respective families for Christmas by spending eighteen hours in a car together.


Except they never made it out of Wyoming, thanks to an early-arriving blizzard.


And now their choice is to have one of the least festive Christmases on record or work with what they have and each other to make this a real Christmas for those kids  … and maybe discover what Santa has in mind for them.


Making Christmas, another installment in USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn's Wyoming Wildflowers series, is a fun, feel-good, moving contemporary romance. Readers of the Wyoming Wildflowers series came to know Kiernan, younger brother of A New World’s Cahill, in A Cowboy Wedding – and even had a hand in determining the young Irishman’s romantic future. And for more holiday cheer, read the love-at-first-sight story that planted the wildflowers seeds in Wyoming Wildflowers: The Beginning.


Readers’ raves of A Cowboy Wedding (from 5-star reviews):

“Wyoming Wildflowers series is full of joy, sadness, letting go, coming together, love, and the true meaning of family.”


“Even if you never read the other books you'll love this one. … Great read; love all these characters like family!”


“Love the story! Ms. McLinn continues to impress me with her creativity and characters!”


Get all the blooms in the Wyoming Wildflowers series now! 

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)


Box Sets

*Wyoming Wildflowers Trilogy (Books 2-4)

Wyoming Wildflowers Box Set Two: A New World and Jack’s Heart

Wyoming Wildflowers Box Set Three: Rodeo Nights and Where Love Lives


Buy a Wyoming Wildflowers bouquet (Books 1-8) for one great price .... Wyoming Wildflowers: The Collection


Reader reviews for Patricia McLinn’s Wyoming Wildflowers

“Each one was totally different, characters were unique and totally believable! Enjoy!”


"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." 


“Excellent book! I read it straight in one whole day. Recommend it to anyone!”


”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.”


"Smart, stubborn and irresistible." … “So enjoyable I couldn’t put it down until I finished it.” … “Delightful!” … “Amazing and touching story.”


If you especially enjoy western romances, also try these other books by Patricia:

Bardville, Wyoming series

A Stranger in the Family

A Stranger to Love

The Rancher Meets His Match


A Place Called Home series

Lost and Found Groom

At the Heart’s Command

Hidden in a Heartbeat


Ride the River: Rodeo Knights (romantic suspense, includes Wyoming Wildflowers characters)


NEW! The Wyoming Marriage Association – Helping love find a way

Characters from the A Place Called Home, Bardville, Wyoming and Wyoming Wildflowers series, and Ride the River, join forces to bring together people they hope will find love and happiness as they have.

Book 1 - First Date: Divorce

Book 2 - Second Start: Family


About the Author

Patricia McLinn is the USA Today bestselling author of more than 60 published novels cited by readers and reviewers for wit and vivid characterization. Her books include mysteries, romantic suspense, contemporary romance, historical romance and women’s fiction. They have topped bestseller lists and won numerous awards.


She has spoken about writing from London to Melbourne, Australia, to Washington, D.C., including being a guest speaker at the Smithsonian.


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.


Now living in Kentucky, McLinn loves to hear from readers through her website PatriciaMcLinn.com and social media.