Wyoming Wildflowers: The Beginning (Wyoming Wildflowers, Book 1‪)‬

❤ WHAT COMES AFTER LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT? ❤

He's born to ranch. She's Broadway bound.

"Joyful." "Six out of five." "Tender, romantic, passionate." "Oh my gosh!...I just can't wait to tell my best friend about it! On to book two!!” "It's THAT good....grabs you by the heart" "Wow! Loved it so much that I read it twice."


This is the love story that laid the foundation for all those that came in the bestselling and award-winning Wyoming Wildflowers saga. A love between a cowboy and an unexpected woman. A love at first sight ...

Ed Currick’s and Donna Roberts’ worlds couldn’t have been any more different – a rancher from Wyoming and an up-and-coming Broadway musical actress on a national tour. What could have been a momentary encounter sparks desire . . . and more. But can there be anything but heartbreak ahead when they have only days before their dreams pull them apart? 


Follow this opposites-attract romance between a cowboy and a stage actress as they find their hearts’ desires among the trees, the lights, the music and the magic of the holiday season. Wyoming Wildflowers: The Beginning is the prequel to USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn's acclaimed Wyoming Wildflowers contemporary romance series.


"Funny, entertaining, and full of surprises"..."Warms your heart"... "Joy"..."Wonderful love story"


Pick 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 World

Jack’s Heart (Yellow Monkeyflower)

Rodeo Nights

Where Love Lives (Threadleaf Phacelia)

A Cowboy Wedding (Mixed bouquet)

Making Christmas (Pasque Flower)


* Wyoming Wildflowers Trilogy Boxed Set


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



Praise for Almost a Bride:

"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

"A 'don't miss' treat." — Rendezvous

"Smart, stubborn and irresistible"  … “Sweep(s) you away." … "Clever and humorous" — from 5-star reviews

"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 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 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.