Almost a Bride

❤ A SHAM WEDDING BECOMES THE REAL THING? ❤

She’s come home to save her ranch. 

He’s stayed put with hopes for a second chance.

Matty Brennan would do anything to save her family’s Wyoming ranch. Even if it means marrying the handsome cowboy who broke her heart six years ago. But when she asks for his hand in temporary matrimony, she never expected her old feelings to rush back in.

Dave Currick has loved Matty as long as he can remember. To him that means protecting her, especially from herself. Certain she’ll get cold feet before the I-dos, he accepts her off-the-wall marriage proposal, because then she’ll have to spend time with him. That doesn’t mean he won’t negotiate a few items in this crazy engagement.

But as their wedding day approaches, Dave is shocked when Matty doesn't back down. And keeping up the charade in front of their unsuspecting family and friends can't help but rekindle their chemistry. When Dave and Matty's secret slips out, can their fake marriage bloom into real love?


Almost a Bride is a standalone novel in the Wyoming Wildflowers contemporary romance series. If you like sizzling chemistry, clever conspiracies and rugged cowboys, then you’ll love Patricia McLinn’s story of finding your way home.


Buy Almost a Bride to saddle up for a second-chance-at-love story today!


“If you love to laugh, love to cry, or love to laugh and cry...you’ll definitely want to read Almost a Bride.”— 5-Star review

"A don't-miss treat!" — Rendezvous


Wildflowers have to be strong and resilient to bloom amid the rugged western beauty of Wyoming - and so do the women.


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)

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


If you especially enjoy contemporary western romances and series set amid the beauty of Wyoming, 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 cameos from 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 Northern Kentucky, McLinn loves to hear from readers through her website PatriciaMcLinn.com and social media.