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Love and death decisionsWill murder take a break while Elizabeth Margaret Danniher sorts out the future of KWMT-TV and her personal life?Don't count on it.A young woman comes to Elizabeth at KWMT to solve a kind of theft Elizabeth has never encountered before. That's challenge enough, with the TV station for sale and the top candidate to buy it known for eliminating news departments. But Elizabeth also senses there something more bothering Hailey Newhall.And then there's Elizabeth's personal life . . .She is drawn to both enigmatic rancher Thomas Burrell and her former KWMT-TV colleague Mike Paycik, the home-town sports hero. But Mike has career aspirations of his own, and Tom has a feisty daughter who's definitely Team Dad. Meanwhile, Elizabeth's ace videographer, Diana Stendahl, who manages to juggle her demanding job, parenting two teens, and new love, challenges Elizabeth to also open her heart.Where will her heart lead her?Team Tom? Team Mike? You're finally going to find out the answer ... and so is Elizabeth.Air Ready, Book 12 of the Caught Dead in Wyoming series, is a smart, surprising, fast-paced cozy mystery with humor. If you like quirky characters, hints of romance and twists you won't see coming, then you'll love USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn's page-turner.Don't miss any of Elizabeth Danniher's Caught Dead in Wyoming adventuresSign OffLeft HangingShoot FirstLast DitchLook LiveBack StoryCold OpenHot RollReaction ShotBody BraceCross TalkAir ReadyHoliday BulletsCue Up"While the mystery itself is twisty-turny and thoroughly engaging, it's the smart and witty writing that I loved the best." - Diane Chamberlain, bestselling author"Colorful characters, intriguing, intelligent mystery, plus the state of Wyoming leaping off every page." -- Emilie Richards, USA Today bestselling authorMore Patricia McLinn mystery Secret Sleuth seriesDeath on the DiversionDeath on Torrid AvenueDeath on Beguiling WayDeath on Covert CircleDeath on Shady BridgeDeath on Carrion LaneDeath on ZigZag TrailDeath on Puzzle PlaceThe Innocence TrilogyProof of InnocencePrice of InnocencePremise of Innocence

¿ He came for his son. He never expected her. ¿A sexy, intriguing stranger arrives out of the blue at her Wyoming ranch, threatening the one thing Cambria protects more fiercely than her heart -- her family.Bodie's discovery that he fathered a son 17 years ago leads him to the warm and welcoming Weston family. That's the easy part. But his response to one member of the family is far more than he ever expected.The sparks between him and Cambria are real ... and so is the danger to his hopes for their future if she finds out why he's really in Wyoming.Three strangers arrive in rugged Bardville, Wyoming. They're never the same ... And neither are the people of Bardville. If you like strong women and the men who love them, read the acclaimed Bardville, Wyoming trilogy, a contemporary western romance series that will capture your heart:"In Book 1 Bodie stole my heart, in Book 2 Cully took my breath away, and in Book 3 I fell in love with Dax." - 5*Praise for A Stranger in the Family"Love, trust, and the true definition of family." -- 5*"Riveting." ... "Intriguing, heartfelt, surprising." -- 5*"A fantastic story about family and love. Great read. -- 5*"One of the best I've read. Loved it!"-- 5*Praise for the Bardville Wyoming, series"This is quite the trilogy. . . . I strongly recommend (Patricia McLinn) to romance readers who like a good storyline, a hot romance between strong men and women, family life and hometown echoes." -- 5*"As I finished one book of the series couldn't wait to get next book!" -- 5*"I was so involved with the citizens of Bardville I hated to turn the last page of book 3. I wanted to know more about the next generation, because I felt part of their lives." -- 5*Bardville, WyomingA Stranger in the FamilyA Stranger to LoveThe Rancher Meets His MatchThe Wyoming Marriage Association -- Helping love find a wayCharacters from the Bardville, A Place Called Home, and Wyoming Wildflowers series, and the romantic suspense Ride the River, join forces to bring together people they hope will find love and happiness as they have.First Date: DivorceSecond Start: Family

¿ Could he be the stranger for her to love? ¿Jessa met Cully through mutual friends. He made his interest clear. She turned him away. But now he's returned to tiny Bardville, Wyoming in the heart of cowboy country, bringing his teenage nephew along, and testing her resolve.She's been a stranger to love for so long... Now, because she will not abandon a boy who is both trouble and troubled, she's tied to this intense, stubborn man who arouses her in ways she's never known...and who could break her completely.Is this a second chance? Maybe. But can she take the risk of finding a stranger to love?A Stranger to Love, Book 2 of the Bardville, Wyoming contemporary western romance series by USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn, offers a "heartrending love story... red-hot passion." -- Romantic Times"In Book 1 Bodie stole my heart, in Book 2 Cully took my breath away, and in Book 3 I fell in love with Dax." - 5*Praise for A Stranger to Love"Loved this book. . . Finished book one a couple of hours ago, acquired this one, and completed it a few minutes ago." --5*"Perfection . . . The sizzle that is Cully and Jessa is AMAZING." -- 5*"Wyoming heat! . . . .The relationships seem real . . . I am enjoying all of McLinn's books. Catch up! You're missing out on some great reading full of adventures and passion." -- 5*Praise for the Bardville Wyoming, series"This is quite the trilogy. . . . I strongly recommend (it) to romance readers who like a good storyline, a hot romance between strong men and women, family life and hometown echoes." -- 5*"As I finished one book of the series couldn't wait to get next book!" -- 5*Bardville, WyomingA Stranger in the FamilyA Stranger to LoveThe Rancher Meets His MatchThe Wyoming Marriage Association -- Helping love find a wayCharacters from the Bardville, A Place Called Home, and Wyoming Wildflowers series and the romantic suspense Ride the River join forces to bring together people they hope will find love and happiness as they have.First Date: DivorceSecond Start: Family

¿ She's been a stranger to love . . . Could he be the stranger to change that? ¿For his teenage son, Wyoming cowboy Dax will do anything -- even become a role model at dating. Enter the perfect stranger: an Easterner, visiting for just two weeks.But soon Hannah, no longer a stranger, becomes the greatest danger of all to this rancher's stubbornly solitary heart.Emotion and romantic comedy blend in the tale of a single father whose desire to help his son turns his heart inside out in Book 3 of the contemporary western romance Bardville, Wyoming, series by USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn.Three strangers arrive in rugged Bardville, Wyoming. They're never the same ... And neither are the people of Bardville."In Book 1 Bodie stole my heart, in Book 2 Cully took my breath away, and in Book 3 I fell in love with Dax." - 5*Praise for The Rancher Meets His Match"It's great to get involved in the characters' lives and want to hit them over the head or have that moment that makes you go 'Yes!' 'Finally.' The characters become friends of mine that I want to see happy." --5*"From Cambria to Jessa to Hannah.... I loved them all! Awesome and I am so glad that I found this author." --5*Praise for the Bardville Wyoming, series"This is quite the trilogy. . . . I strongly recommend (Patricia McLinn) to romance readers who like a good storyline, a hot romance between strong men and women, family life and hometown echoes." --5*"I was so involved with the citizens of Bardville I hated to turn the last page of book 3. I wanted to know more about the next generation, because I felt part of their lives." --5*"This is the last of the Bardville trilogy and I am sad, I don't want it to be the last." --5*Bardville, WyomingA Stranger in the FamilyA Stranger to LoveThe Rancher Meets His MatchThe Wyoming Marriage Association - Helping love find a wayCharacters from A Place Called Home, Bardville, and Wyoming Wildflowers series join forces to bring together people they hope will find love and happiness as they have.First Date: DivorceSecond Start: Family

¿ He's the kind of man she's been warned about, and she's about to find out why ... ¿Rebecca Dahlgren comes west to Wyoming hoping for answers to her unknown heritage. But from the first moment, she finds Far Hills Ranch foreman Luke Chandler hard to miss. The sexy cowboy, with those sleepy eyes that aren't interested in sleeping, means just the sort of trouble her patrician grandmother has always warned her about.Luke has his own reasons for wanting to steer clear of anything like commitment. But the secrets behind Rebecca's dark eyes keep luring him on ... even if it means baring his own heart.Rendezvous says of the third book in the A Place Called Home western romance series: "Brilliant conclusion to a magnificent series of stories readers will want for their keeper shelves."Far Hills Ranch has bound together the Susland family for a century and a half. For just as long, there's been a legend that the ranch and its family are cursed. Now, says the legend, the current generation is the last with a chance to break the curse.Read all of the A Place Called Home series!Lost and Found GroomAt the Heart's CommandHidden in a HeartbeatPraise for A Place Called Home"Compelling read. I didn't want to put it down . . . Insight into so many emotions that we all struggle with." --5*"A story that you cannot put down . . . The ending was so emotional and heart grabbing . . . Now to wipe my tears of joy." --5*"A wonderful book full of love and trust." --5*"True love, second chances, and family curses. I look forward to reading the rest of the series," --5*"Such depth of scene and characters that they come alive right before your eyes." --5*"I couldn't put it down."--5*"If you love emotional stories with complex characters, especially strong heroines and heart-stopping heroes, don't miss this!"--5*The Wyoming Marriage Association -- Helping love find a wayCharacters from the A Place Called Home, Wyoming Wildflowers, and Bardville, Wyoming, series and the romantic suspense Ride the River join forces to bring together people they hope will find love and happiness as they have.First Date: DivorceSecond Start: Family¿¿¿¿More small-town romance series by Patricia McLinnSeasons in a Small TownMarry Me

¿When a second chance beckons, the heart beats an SOS. ¿Colonel John Griffin Jr. is the best kind of military man. He's a good and honorable soldier who's determined to protect Ellyn Sinclair at all costs - especially from himself. Once, he'd rejected a young Ellyn's advances, because he could not give her the life she deserved. Instead, Grif stood up as best man when Ellyn married his best friend. Then, he became a member of the family, godfather to her children.But now Ellyn is a widow, back in Far Hills, Wyoming, living on his family's ranch there with her two young children, and having a tough time. And no matter what it costs him, Grif will do his duty - help Ellyn and her children, while ignoring that he has never stopped wanting her.The Army's sending him back to the western life he knew as a boy, the world of cowboys and cattle on Far Hills Ranch ... . and back to the young love he knew. But how can he even be dreaming of second chances, when they should have no chance at all.Far Hills Ranch has bound together the Susland family for a century and a half. For just as long, there's been a legend that the ranch and its family are cursed. Now, says the legend, the current generation is the last with a chance to break the curse.Along with the temptation to turn his relationship with Ellyn from friends to lovers, Grif wrestles with the next element of the family curse. Can this military hero help free Far Hills Ranch?A Place Called Home seriesLost and Found GroomAt the Heart's CommandHidden in a HeartbeatPraise for A Place Called Home"Compelling read. I didn't want to put it down . . . Insight into so many emotions that we all struggle with." --5*"A story that you cannot put down . . . The ending was so emotional and heart grabbing . . . Now to wipe my tears of joy." --5*"A wonderful book full of love and trust." --5*"True love, second chances, and family curses. I look forward to reading the rest of the series," --5*Want to know more about Far Hills Ranch? Grif and Ellyn harbor an Army veteran who's in a royal predicament in The Forgotten Prince, Book 9 of Patricia McLinn's The Wedding Series.The Wyoming Marriage Association -- Helping love find a wayCharacters from the Bardville, A Place Called Home, and Wyoming Wildflowers series and the romantic suspense Ride the River join forces to bring together people they hope will find love and happiness as they have.First Date: DivorceSecond Start: Family

¿A stranger rescues her, then disappears when she needs him most. Until he knocks on her door, years later and half a world away ... ¿On assignment in distant Santa Estella, hardheaded journalist Kendra Jenner finds herself in the middle of a vicious hurricane . . . and unexpectedly in the arms of a stranger who speaks virtually no English. Fear leads to passion that months later leads to a baby, which Kendra fully expects to raise on her own, since her search for the father is a fruitless one.Three years later, "Paulo" shows up at her Wyoming home, identifying himself as Daniel Delligati. He says he's come for his son -- and for her.Can they have a second chance at love ... when they never had a first chance?"Two of the most determined characters you'll ever meet, both of whom want only what is right, and best, for the little boy conceived out of what was perhaps only a desperate affirmation of life in a life-threatening situation ... or perhaps the beginning of a love that runs deeper than fear and self-doubt and recriminations. Daniel is a hero to die for." -- 5*Far Hills Ranch has bound together the Susland family for nearly a century and a half. For just as long, there's been a legend that the ranch and its family are cursed. Now, says the legend, the current generation is the last with a chance to break the curse.Read all of the A Place Called Home series!Lost and Found GroomAt the Heart's CommandHidden in a HeartbeatPraise for A Place Called Home"Compelling read. I didn't want to put it down . . . Insight into so many emotions that we all struggle with." -- 5^"A story that you cannot put down . . . The ending was so emotional and heart grabbing . . . Now to wipe my tears of joy." -- 5*"A wonderful book full of love and trust." -- 5*"True love, second chances, and family curses. I look forward to reading the rest of the series," -- 5*"Such depth of scene and characters that they come alive right before your eyes." -- 5*"If you love emotional stories with complex characters, especially strong heroines and heart-stopping heroes, don't miss this!" -5*The Wyoming Marriage Association -- Helping love find a wayCharacters from the Bardville, A Place Called Home, and Wyoming Wildflowers series and the romantic suspense Ride the River join forces to bring together people they hope will find love and happiness as they have.First Date: DivorceSecond Start: Family

From the tip of the rodeo queen's tiara, to "agricultural byproducts" ground into the arena dust, TV reporter Elizabeth "E.M." Danniher receives a murderous introduction to the world of rodeo.

Prime suspect: The most annoying man in Sherman, WyomingThat's right, Thurston Fine, the egotistical anchor at KWMT-TV is the first person deputies want to talk to when his self-described biggest fan is found dead.What's Elizabeth Margaret Danniher to do? The station's in an uproar, heading for a train wreck, and desperately needs her experience and leadership. At the same time, here's an intriguing puzzle right in front of her ... which might free or condemn her greatest enemy.In TV news, cross talk between the anchor and reporter is supposed to elicit new and interesting information. But Thurston's version twists the tale into a corkscrew. And his simmering resentment could bring danger to Elizabeth.Facing a true test of their resilience, Elizabeth's crew - Diana, Jennifer, Mike, and Tom - must resolve mysteries swirling around KWMT-TV for years. But will that reveal what's behind the death of Thurston's biggest - only? - fan?Even amid the mayhem, the complex yearnings among the trio of more-than-friends take important steps toward resolution. The stage is nearly set.Family, friends, enemies mix together with a dose of a historical scam in a case of Cross Talk.Sleuth along with Elizabeth in the fan favorite Caught Dead in Wyoming series of smart, surprising, fast-paced, cozy mysteries with humor. If you like quirky characters, hints of romance, and twists you won't see coming, then you'll love USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn's page-turner. Don't miss any of Elizabeth Danniher's Caught Dead in Wyoming adventures:Sign OffLeft HangingShoot FirstLast DitchLook LiveBack StoryCold OpenHot RollReaction ShotBody BraceCross TalkAir ReadyHoliday BulletsCue Up"While the mystery itself is twisty-turny and thoroughly engaging, it's the smart and witty writing that I loved the best." - Diane Chamberlain, bestselling author"Colorful characters, intriguing, intelligent mystery, plus the state of Wyoming leaping off every page." -- Emilie Richards, USA Today bestselling authorMore Patricia McLinn mystery Secret Sleuth seriesDeath on the DiversionDeath on Torrid AvenueDeath on Beguiling WayDeath on Covert CircleDeath on Shady BridgeDeath on Carrion LaneDeath on ZigZag TrailDeath on Puzzle PlaceThe Innocence TrilogyProof of InnocencePrice of InnocencePremise of Innocence

A reunion for murder in Haines TavernSheila agrees to soothe Clara's nervousness by accompanying her friend to the 20-year class reunion for North Bend County High. Nostalgia, good memories, old friendships - this should be fun, right?Ah, but grudges, old rivalries, and long-buried secrets also arise. And before the festivities wrap up, there's one old classmate dead, another being questioned, and enough suspicion to cover several more.Sheila and Clara have their hands full making sure the wrong person isn't accused and the right one doesn't get away. Especially with Sheila also wondering about her relationship with ex-policeman Teague O'Donnell, her fledgling attempts to write fiction, and - of course - the well-being of the canine crew of Gracie, LuLu, and Murphy.This whodunit with humor is the sixth book in USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn's cozy mystery series, Secret Sleuth, which begins with a murder on a transatlantic cruise in Death on the Diversion. In Death on Torrid Avenue and later books, accidental investigator Sheila Mackey returns to dry land in the Midwest, where mysteries abound in her new Kentucky home.Secret Sleuth seriesDeath on the DiversionDeath on Torrid AvenueDeath on Beguiling WayDeath on Covert CircleDeath on Shady BridgeDeath on Carrion LaneDeath on ZigZag TrailDeath on Puzzle PlaceDeath on the Diversion "is such an enjoyable story, reminiscent of Agatha Christie's style, with a good study of human nature and plenty of humor. Great start to a new series!" - 5-star reviewDeath on Torrid Avenue "is told with a lot of humor and the characters are good company. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and am looking forward to the next story." - 5-star reviewMore mystery from Patricia McLinnCaught Dead in Wyoming seriesSign OffLeft HangingShoot FirstLast DitchLook LiveBack StoryCold OpenHot RollReaction ShotBody BraceCross TalkAir ReadyHoliday BulletsCue Up"Colorful characters, intriguing, intelligent mystery, plus the state of Wyoming leaping off every page." -- Emilie Richards, USA Today bestselling authorThe Innocence TrilogyProof of InnocencePrice of InnocencePremise of Innocence

Everything can change ... except murder.LARGE PRINT EDITIONIn the television production world, a body brace is used to shift the weight of the camera to the operator's shoulder. This allows for smoother shots than might be obtainable by handheld operation. Braces also reduce stress on the arms, which reduces tiredness and muscle cramps during filming. And, at the small-town Wyoming TV station KWMT, cameras are older and bulkier than those used in network news-gathering. Almost as old as some of the equipment used in a historical re-creation that draws Elizabeth "E.M." Danniher and friends into another investigation. When there's rumbling underfoot, a body brace helps keep what's important in focus.After some upheavals in Elizabeth's professional and personal life in Wyoming, not to mention those of her closest friends, she has some recalculating to do. With her former KWMT colleague Mike now at a Chicago TV station and tech whiz Jennifer also in the city on a visit, Elizabeth's investigation of a death discovered at the historical reenactment relies on a widening team of fellow sleuths. And rancher Tom Burrell and the usually forthcoming Mrs. Parens -- two of the town's most solid citizens -- are keeping their distance. Temporary or permanent?Body Brace, Book 10 of the Caught Dead in Wyoming series, is a smart, surprising, fast-paced cozy mystery with humor. If you like quirky characters, hints of romance and twists you won't see coming, then you'll love USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn's page-turner.Don't miss any of Elizabeth Danniher's Caught Dead in Wyoming adventures:Sign OffLeft HangingShoot FirstLast DitchLook LiveBack StoryCold OpenHot RollReaction ShotBody BraceCross TalkAir ReadyCue Up"While the mystery itself is twisty-turny and thoroughly engaging, it's the smart and witty writing that I loved the best." - Diane Chamberlain, bestselling author"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"McLinn's mysteries set in Wyoming are addictive. The writing is excellent, the twists and turns keep the brain engaged, and Elizabeth's wry commentary keeps a smile on my face.""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.""There's a real love for wide-open spaces in McLinn's writing, and it's a pleasure to visit the world she so beautifully creates. Can't wait for the next book(s)!""McLinn has created in E.M. a female protagonist who is flawed but likable, never silly or cartoonish, and definitely not made of cardboard."More mystery from Patricia McLinnSecret Sleuth seriesDeath on the DiversionDeath on Torrid AvenueDeath on Beguiling WayDeath on Covert CircleDeath on Shady BridgeDeath on Carrion LaneDeath on ZigZag TrailDeath on Puzzle PlaceThe Innocence TrilogyProof of InnocencePrice of InnocencePremise of Innocence

A cold case heats upFar from the publishing world that once defined her, Sheila Mackey's plan to escape to a quiet life in small-town Kentucky keeps hitting bumps in the road ... and some of those bumps are dead bodies.Sheila and her friend, Clara, are in for their toughest inquiry yet, when they take on investigating a death that's colder than a cold case, because few in Haines Tavern, Kentucky, think it was a murder in the first place. Suicide? Accident? Murder? They're determined to bring peace of mind to the dead woman's friends.At the same time, Sheila is finding it harder and harder to protect her secret past, especially from Teague O'Donnell, who's shifting from a fellow dog-lover to possibly much more. This whodunit with humor is the fifth book in USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn's cozy mystery series, Secret Sleuth, which begins with a murder on a transatlantic cruise in Death on the Diversion. In Death on Torrid Avenue and later books, accidental investigator Sheila Mackey returns to dry land in the Midwest, where mysteries abound in her new Kentucky home.Secret Sleuth seriesDeath on the DiversionDeath on Torrid AvenueDeath on Beguiling WayDeath on Covert CircleDeath on Shady BridgeDeath on Carrion LaneDeath on ZigZag TrailDeath on Puzzle PlaceDeath on the Diversion "is such an enjoyable story, reminiscent of Agatha Christie's style, with a good study of human nature and plenty of humor. Great start to a new series!" - 5-star reviewDeath on Torrid Avenue "is told with a lot of humor and the characters are good company. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and am looking forward to the next story." - 5-star reviewMore mystery from Patricia McLinnCaught Dead in Wyoming seriesSign OffLeft HangingShoot FirstLast DitchLook LiveBack StoryCold OpenHot RollReaction ShotBody BraceCross TalkAir ReadyCue Up"While the mystery itself is twisty-turny and thoroughly engaging, it's the smart and witty writing that I loved the best." -- Diane Chamberlain, New York Times bestselling author"Colorful characters, intriguing, intelligent mystery, plus the state of Wyoming leaping off every page." -- Emilie Richards, USA Today bestselling authorThe Innocence TrilogyProof of InnocencePrice of InnocencePremise of Innocence

Ho Ho Uh-Oh! Can They Make the Best of an Accidental Noel?This wasn't the Christmas either Kiernan McCrea or Bexley Farber 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 Slash-C Ranch. Especially when mutual friends suggest, nudge, and push them into driving East together to join their respective families for Christmas. 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, the newest installment in USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn's Wyoming Wildflowers series, is a fun, feel-good, moving contemporary romance. Wyoming Wildflowers readers came to know Kiernan, younger brother of A New World's Cahill, in A Cowboy Wedding.Wyoming Wildflowers seriesWyoming Wildflowers: The BeginningAlmost a BrideMatch Made in WyomingMy Heart RemembersA New WorldJack's HeartRodeo NightsWhere Love LivesA Cowboy WeddingMaking ChristmasReader reviews of Wyoming Wildflowers"Full of joy, sadness, letting go, coming together, love, and the true meaning of family.""Each one was totally different, characters were unique and totally believable! Enjoy!""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."Series connected to Making Christmas:Bardville, WyomingA Stranger in the FamilyA Stranger to LoveThe Rancher Meets His MatchA Place Called HomeLost and Found GroomAt the Heart's CommandHidden in a Heartbeat

A Rodeo Producer, Dead in the Bull Pen. Accident or Murder?LARGE PRINT EDITIONElizabeth Danniher, until recently a top-flight national TV journalist, is regaining her footing after a dizzying demotion to tiny-and entirely foreign to her-Sherman, Wyoming. But her equilibrium faces a major challenge. The apparently accidental death -- under the hooves of rodeo bulls -- of a rodeo producer preparing for Sherman's annual Fourth of July Rodeo catches the attention of Elizabeth and her KWMT-TV colleague Michael Paycik. Not only is it a major story about the region's biggest event, but it's being outrageously mishandled by the station's egocentric anchor.As Elizabeth and Michael dig, area rancher Thomas Burrell joins the investigation, providing background on suspects - and there are plenty because the victim had many enemies. But Tom has divided loyalties, so Elizabeth doubts his commitment to finding the truth no matter what. Not to mention that both Mike and Tom show an interest in her ... they might be okay with working together in a peculiar triangle, but the points of this geometry is starting to get under her skin.... From the tip of the rodeo queen's tiara, to "agricultural byproducts" ground into the arena dust, TV reporter Elizabeth "E.M." Danniher receives a murderous introduction to the world of rodeo.Caught Dead in Wyoming seriesSign OffLeft HangingShoot FirstLast DitchLook LiveBack StoryCold OpenHot RollReaction ShotBody BraceCross TalkAir ReadyCue UpWhat people are saying about LEFT HANGING:"I started laughing on the first page and continued laughing until the end.""Loving the world of Cottonwood County, Wyoming!""The dialogue was so well written that I could easily imagine the innuendo, tone of voice and facial expression of each character."What people are saying about the CAUGHT DEAD IN WYOMING series:"E.M.'s internal monologues are sharp, snappy and often hilarious.""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.""While the mystery itself is twisty-turny and thoroughly engaging, it's the smart and witty writing that I loved the best." -- Diane Chamberlain, bestselling authorMore mystery from Patricia McLinnSecret Sleuth seriesDeath on the DiversionDeath on Torrid AvenueDeath on Beguiling WayDeath on Covert CircleDeath on Shady BridgeDeath on Carrion LaneDeath on ZigZag TrailDeath on Puzzle PlaceThe Innocence TrilogyProof of InnocencePrice of InnocencePremise of Innocence

In the rough country of Wyoming, sometimes cattle rustlers still get a death sentence.Official consumer advocate and unofficial Investigative reporter Elizabeth Margaret Danniher, her KWMT-TV colleague Mike Paycik, rancher Tom Burrell, and their supporting staff of idiosyncratic sleuths take on another mystery. A ranch foreman is found dead -- and, for most in Cottonwood County, the reaction is ... good riddance. Long considered guilty of a heinous crime, the foreman was represented then by a slick attorney, now owner of Lukasik Ranch -- once Mike''s family land. Suspects include the hot-headed Hiram Poppinger, fellow grazing association ranchers -- and Tom. This time, both Tom and Elizabeth are ordered by Tom''s daughter to find the truth. The investigation puts Elizabeth in close quarters with Mike and Tom -- sometimes all three together -- and she realizes her feelings for them also warrant a soul-search for deeper meaning. Reaction Shot is Book 9 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 authorDon''t miss any of Elizabeth Danniher''s Caught Dead in Wyoming adventures:Sign OffLeft Hanging Shoot First Last DitchLook LiveBack StoryCold OpenHot RollReaction ShotBody BraceCross TalkWhat 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!"More cozy mystery from Patricia McLinnSecret Sleuth seriesDeath on the DiversionDeath on Torrid AvenueDeath on Beguiling WayDeath on Covert CircleDeath on Shady BridgeDeath on Carrion LaneDeath on ZigZag TrailIf you like mystery with romance and a bit of humor, try also:The Innocence TrilogyProof of InnocencePrice of InnocencePremise of InnocenceRide the River: Rodeo Knights (includes cameos from Caught Dead in Wyoming characters)

A stranger in his own town, to his own daughterWhen the bad boy of Tobias, Wisconsin, returns home, the repercussions reach far and deep.Handsome and charming Zach Corbett left the small town eight years ago to make his own way... and never looked back.Not at the pregnant ex-girlfriend he left behind. Or at what his departure might mean for his brother Steve, whose wedding was put on hold to raise a baby.Tensions are high, and there's only one person who might be able to redeem the Corbetts' troubled family reunion, a woman who has truly seen Zach since they were kids.Fran Dalton has always seen beyond the bravado to the pain in those beautiful baby blues of Zach's. Now, she can see he's different. And, unlike when they were kids, now she's grabbed his attention.If only she can draw Zach into a loving relationship, and prove how much he's changed, his fractured family might just find it in their hearts to forgive. And heal.Can Zach and Fran escape the past's hold to make a future?Baby Blues and Wedding Bells, Book 4 of USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn's Marry Me series, is a moving, passionate contemporary romance that will captivate fans you.Praise for Baby Blues and Wedding Bells"The characters are complex, their hurts seem genuine and the strong, credible conflicts aren't miraculously solved." -- Romantic Times"Zach and Fran are marvelously drawn characters. ... A 'must read' along with the other three books in the series." -- Romance Junkies"Zach and Fran seem like total opposites, but the chemistry between them is spectacular." . -- Fresh Fiction"Superbly gratifying." -- CataRomance ReviewsPraise for the Marry Me series"With her two latest books set in a perfectly realized and perfectly charming small town, McLinn has created two beautifully written, richly emotional love stories that are a joy to read." - John Charles, American Library Association"Gifted Patricia McLinn has written another wonderful series filled with emotion and romance." -- CataRomance Reviews"McLinn has done a marvelous job creating the stories in this series." -- Fresh FictionGet all the books in Patricia McLinn's Marry Me series Wedding of the CenturyThe Unexpected Wedding GuestA Most Unlikely Wedding Baby Blues and Wedding BellsAnd if you like Patricia's small-town romance stories, try her Seasons in a Small Town series What Are Friends For? (Spring)The Right Brother (Summer)Falling for Her (Autumn)Warm Front (Winter)

The kiss was a rehearsal, did she forget to say 'Cut'?Filmmaker Kay Aaronson left New York for small-town Tobias, Wisconsin, to jumpstart her career. Falling in love wasn't part of the plan.When Kay's leading man stalks off the set of the music video she's shooting at the historic Bliss House, the town's wise and beloved Miss Trudi invites recent divorcee Rob Dalton to take the part.Kay sets the scene, increasingly distracted by this businessman who's far more handsome than her missing star. When her hands-on direction leads to a fiery kiss, the sparks are visible for all to see.Everyone thinks they're right for each other, but nobody knows the secrets they're harboring. Or what it might mean if those secrets became public.Will Rob and Kay let fear determine their fate, or risk allowing themselves to explore where that first kiss might lead?A Most Unlikely Wedding, Book 3 of USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn's Marry Me series, is a moving, passionate contemporary romance that will captivate fans of Bella Andre, Roxanne St. Clair, and Jill Shalvis.Readers Praise A Most Unlikely Wedding"I couldn't put it down!""I was not only wanting to find out what happens with Kay and Rob, but was dying to know their scandals and what would happen with them. And the whole town of Tobias is filled with interesting characters. Two thumbs up!" "(McLinn's) characters go through really great growth, both within themselves and with each other, ... It makes it that much more satisfying.""Kay is feisty and fantastic, Rob is hunky and frustrating ... They've both got stuff going on that's making it hard for them to be completely open with each other -- and with the reader, which adds a whole new level of anticipation to the reading."Praise for the Marry Me series"With her two latest books set in a perfectly realized and perfectly charming small town, McLinn has created two beautifully written, richly emotional love stories that are a joy to read." - John Charles, American Library Association"Gifted Patricia McLinn has written another wonderful series filled with emotion and romance." -- CataRomance Reviews"McLinn has done a marvelous job creating the stories in this series." -- Fresh FictionGet all the books in Patricia McLinn's Marry Me seriesWedding of the CenturyThe Unexpected Wedding GuestA Most Unlikely Wedding Baby Blues and Wedding BellsAnd if you like Patricia's small-town romance stories, try her Seasons in a Small Town series What Are Friends For? (Spring)The Right Brother (Summer)Falling for Her (Autumn)Warm Front (Winter)