A Stranger in the Family (Bardville, Wyoming, Book 1)

Patricia McLinn

Dec 2010 · Bardville, Wyoming Book 1 · Craig Place Books

About this ebook

❤He came for his son. He never expected her.❤

A sexy, intriguing stranger arrives out of the blue at Cambria Weston’s family ranch, threatening the one thing she’s learned since childhood to protect even more fiercely than her heart -- her family.

Bodie's discovery that he fathered a son 17 years ago starts a search that leads him to the warm and welcoming Weston family. That doesn’t mean he’s ready to tell them who he really is. Their cowboy B&B ranch is different from his North Carolina small-town home, yet he feels strongly connected to the place and the people – and not only to his son. 

He knows he must tread lightly and fight against his take-charge determination taking over. But his response to Cambria is far more than he ever expected. 

She’s drawn to him on many levels . . . at the same time she doesn’t trust him because she knows he’s keeping secrets from her.

The sparks between Bodie and Cambria are real ... and so is the danger to his hopes for their future if his hidden identity as her brother’s biological father is revealed and she finds out why he's really in Wyoming.

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Three strangers arrive in rugged Bardville, Wyoming. They're never the same ... And neither are the people of Bardville. For readers of Kat Singleton, Elsie Silver, Josie Jade, Janice Whiteaker, Kelly Elliott, Kat Baxter. If you like strong women and the men who love them, read the acclaimed Bardville, Wyoming trilogy, an emotional contemporary western romance series that will capture your heart.

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"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."

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Readers say of A Stranger in the Family

"It's one of those books that when you finish, you think, ‘I'm definitely going to read that again and everything else this author has ever written!’ " -- Live, Love, Write

 

“Emotions abound . . . honest and heartfelt.”

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“The best romance I’ve read in a long time.”

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"This book has made me a fan."

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“A wonderful story full of real-life drama, heartache, and redemption. I couldn't help getting attached to such likeable characters with honest faults and foibles.”

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“Beautifully written, complex characters, a pleasure to read! A keeper!"

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“Just because it's complicated, doesn't mean it's not worth the time it takes to work through all the complications. A great read.”

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“I didn't want to leave when the book was over.”

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“Love story that will have you crying at times, angry at cruelty at times, but smiling with joy at others."

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“A new favorite author for me!”

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“Just the right kind of sexiness.”

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“In the end, with quiet tears running down my face that I wasn't even aware of, [I] realized it was exactly as it should have been."

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“Tissues ready."

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“From the very first page to the very last word, this book was wonderful!! I can't wait to read the next book in the series.”

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“A great story and ... the best part is that it is book one and you know that when you are done there is another to follow.”

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Readers say of 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."

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"As I finished one book of the series couldn't wait to get next book!"

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"A spectacular read. This series is on my list to read again and again."

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"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."

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Ratings and reviews

The dominant male style that threatens to overpower women so frequently is shown in an understandable way. The cascading effect the male character has on the decisions of others finally convinces him to change.

I loved all the twists and turns as I read this story. The actions and attitudes of the characters made me feel as though I was right there with them. Thank you for writing this book!

Since I discovered e-books, I have read obsessively, and this story is the best I've read so far. Way better written than most romances, I feel like I've read good literature as well. A great story about love and families, with a delicious twist.

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.