A New World (Wyoming Wildflowers, #4.5)

A prequel to JACK'S HEART When his Irish eyes are smiling, she's in danger of losing her head ... and her heart.Eleanor Thatcher refuses to be charmed by the Irish balladeer she hires to strum up business for her Gloucester, Mass., restaurant. She's far too practical to fall for a fantasy-spinner like Aidan Padraic Cahill McCrea. Yes, she feels his spell, but bitter reality has taught Eleanor that dreamers drift on, leaving heartache. Cahill finds the woman he wants to share his future with in strong-minded, too-serious-for-her-own-good Eleanor. But he must convince her of his staying power. And his time in this precious new world is running out...~ ~ ~ ~ ~ A New World is the prequel to Jack's Heart, Book 5 of the Wyoming Wildflowers series. Valerie Trimarco has some major changes ahead of her, including a life-changing stay in Wyoming. And you can follow Valerie down the aisle in A Cowboy Wedding, the sequel shindig at the Slash-C Ranch.I fell in love with...Cahill. He's handsome, smart, strong, and had an Irish brogue to die for. Eleanor is a real woman, with real curves, a sense of humor and intelligence ... I was sad when I finished, because I wanted more. - 5-star review (Goodreads)I loved the depth of the characters, the subtle humor and the touch of suspense. And Cahill is YUM! - 5-star review (Barnes&Noble)Gave me that satisfied sigh I love at the end of a book -- 5-star review (Amazon)Affaire de Coeur contemporary author of the year finalist NEW! Making Christmas is the story of Kiernan McCrea (from A Cowboy Wedding and A New World) and Bexley Farber, mutual friends of the Curricks of Slash-C. Caught at a shoddy convenience store in a Wyoming blizzard over Christmas, Kiernan and Bexley join forces to make the holiday a celebration for four kids also stranded there. Get all the blooms in the Wyoming Wildflowers Series today!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 WeddingMaking Christmas (Pasque Flower)Box Sets*Wyoming Wildflowers Trilogy (Books 2-4)Wyoming Wildflowers Box Set Two: A New World (prequel) and Jack's HeartWyoming Wildflowers Box Set Three: Rodeo Nights (prequel) and Where Love LivesBuy a Wyoming Wildflowers bouquet (Books 1-6, plus prequels) for one great price .... Wyoming Wildflowers: The Collection 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 50 published novels, which are cited by readers and reviewers for wit and vivid characterization. Her books include mysteries, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, historical romance and women's fiction. They have topped bestseller lists and won numerous awards.Now living in Kentucky, McLinn loves to hear from readers through her website and social media.