Download or read book Shoot First Caught Dead in Wyoming western mystery series Book 3 written by Patricia McLinn and published by Craig Place Books. This book was released on 2014-07-06 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Killing to Keep Old Wyoming Secrets and Treasures Death hits close to home for Elizabeth Danniher – or, rather, close to the Hovel, as she's dubbed her decrepit rental house. Her elderly neighbor kills a man apparently robbing her of Western artifacts. As a former top-flight national TV reporter, Elizabeth knows self-defense might satisfy the legal system, yet leave her neighbor in danger. Doing what she does best – asking questions – Elizabeth sidesteps her boss and a nosy, jealous anchorman to inquire into an eccentric and mysterious western billionaire, an ambitious curator, rival collectors, family feuds and Cottonwood County's Wild West crimes of a century ago. Digging deeper into these western murder mysteries, Elizabeth relies on her team of friends who are proving their investigative chops. Before this is over, Elizabeth will need every one of them – and the stray dog she's adopted – as her questions push someone to decide, that no matter who shot first, Elizabeth should die now. Don't miss Elizabeth Danniher's other adventures in western crime-solving with a dash of humor in: Sign Off Left Hanging Shoot First Last Ditch Look Live Back Story Cold Open Hot Roll Reaction Shot Body Brace Cross Talk Air Ready Cue Up Readers praise Shoot First: “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.” "Beautifully written with delightful twists and turns in language." "So many mysteries to solve: a missing house from the 1800s, gold from a train robbery, a shooting, where to dig, a fire, will she/won't she . . . Who knew collecting old west memorabilia could be so exciting?" What readers are saying about the CAUGHT DEAD IN WYOMING series: “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)!” “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.” "A terrific series with a western flair. , , , , Great characters that you would want as your friends. Smart, funny, but not perfect." More cozy mystery from Patricia McLinn Secret Sleuth series Death on the Diversion Death on Torrid Avenue Death on Beguiling Way Death on Covert Circle Death on Shady Bridge Death on Carrion Lane Death on ZigZag Trail Death on Puzzle Place If you like Patricia’s mysteries, try her romantic suspense: The Innocence Trilogy Price of Innocence Proof of Innocence Premise of Innocence Ride the River: Rodeo Knights (includes cameos from Caught Dead in Wyoming characters) female sleuth, amateur detective, women detectives, traditional mystery, mystery with humor, mysteries with humor, humorous mysteries, mystery with dog, mystery with animal, American crime murder, women sleuths, traditional mystery, krimis, kriminalromane

Download or read book Shoot First written by Patricia McLinn and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-10 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Killing to Keep Old Wyoming Secrets and Treasures LARGE PRINT EDITION Death hits close to home for Elizabeth "E.M." Danniher - or, rather, close to the Hovel, as she's dubbed her decrepit rental house. Her elderly neighbor kills a man apparently robbing her of Western artifacts. As a former top-flight national TV reporter, Elizabeth knows self-defense might satisfy the legal system, yet leave her neighbor in danger. Doing what she does best - asking questions - Elizabeth sidesteps her boss and a nosy, jealous anchorman to inquire into an eccentric and mysterious western billionaire, an ambitious curator, rival collectors, family feuds and Cottonwood County's Wild West crimes of a century ago. Digging deeper into these western murder mysteries, Elizabeth relies on her team of friends who are proving their investigative chops. Before this is over, Elizabeth will need every one of them - and the stray dog she's adopted - as her questions push someone to decide, that no matter who shot first, Elizabeth should die now. Don't miss Elizabeth "E.M." Danniher's other adventures in Sign Off Left Hanging Last Ditch Look Live Back Story Cold Open Hot Roll Reaction Shot Body Brace "Colorful characters, intriguing, intelligent mystery, plus the state of Wyoming leaping off every page." -- Emilie Richards, USA Today bestselling author What 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 McLinn Secret Sleuth series Death on the Diversion Death on Torrid Avenue Death on Beguiling Way Death on Covert Circle Death on Shady Bridge Death on Carrion Lane If you like mystery with romance and a bit of humor, try also: The Innnocence Trilogy Proof of Innocence Price of Innocence Premise of Innocence Ride the River: Rodeo Knights (includes cameos from Caught Dead in Wyoming characters)

Download or read book Shoot First written by Patricia McLinn and published by Caught Dead in Wyoming. This book was released on 2023-01-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Murder in her neighborhood pulls Elizabeth and friends into a twisty tale rooted in the Old West.

Download or read book Cue Up Caught Dead in Wyoming western mystery series Book 14 written by Patricia McLinn and published by Craig Place Books. This book was released on 2024-04-25 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the trail of murder Life has changed for TV journalist and intuitive sleuth Elizabeth Danniher. But one thing hasn't changed -- murder still creeps down the road to Sherman, Wyoming. Elizabeth’s life is taking another major turn, and her Caught Dead in Wyoming fellow investigators discover what’s over the horizon in each of their lives. The latest death involves an off-season dude ranch and its staff, ardent rivals in a quest for buried treasure, a wildlife whisperer who seemed to know no enemies, and legends and exploits of long dead outlaws. Elizabeth and her fellow investigators fan out across Cottonwood County and time to solve the crime. Everyone is hoping the promise of spring hires will breathe much-needed life into the understaffed local station. If only Sherman had a draw . . . besides murder investigations. Cue Up, Book 14 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 Off Left Hanging Shoot First Last Ditch Look Live Back Story Cold Open Hot Roll Reaction Shot Body Brace Cross Talk Air Ready Holiday Bullets Cue Up Head Room "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 author What 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 McLinn Secret Sleuth series Death on the Diversion Death on Torrid Avenue Death on Beguiling Way Death on Covert Circle Death on Shady Bridge Death on Carrion Lane Death on ZigZag Trail Death on Puzzle Place The Innocence Trilogy Proof of Innocence Price of Innocence Premise of Innocence Ride the River: Rodeo Knights (romantic suspense, includes Caught Dead in Wyoming characters) western small town mysteries, murder mystery romance series, cosy cozy dog mystery Humorous, women sleuths humor, Amateur Sleuth Suspense Thrillers comedy female protagonist, Crime fiction Wyoming

Download or read book Head Room Caught Dead in Wyoming western mystery series Book 15 written by Patricia McLinn and published by Craig Place Books. This book was released on 2025-06-25 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is "til death us do part" an omen? Elizabeth and Tom's wedding is nearly here. Family, friends, and festivities are all around in Sherman, Wyoming. . . . But so are fatalities. And Elizabeth and her KWMT-TV cohorts past and present are soon drawn into finding answers to more questions than "Will you take this man . . . ?" In television, “head room” refers to the amount of space left so the top of someone’s head doesn’t bump the top of the frame or even get cut off. In Book 15 of this Caught Dead in Wyoming mystery series, it also refers to how much personal bandwidth each of the sleuths has for a new case. Head Room 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 Off Left Hanging Shoot First Last Ditch Look Live Back Story Cold Open Hot Roll Reaction Shot Body Brace Cross Talk Air Ready Holiday Bullets Cue Up Head Room "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 author What 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 McLinn Secret Sleuth series Death on the Diversion Death on Torrid Avenue Death on Beguiling Way Death on Covert Circle Death on Shady Bridge Death on Carrion Lane Death on ZigZag Trail Death on Puzzle Place Death on Riddle Road The Innocence Trilogy Proof of Innocence Price of Innocence Premise of Innocence Ride the River: Rodeo Knights (includes Caught Dead in Wyoming characters)

Download or read book Look Live Caught Dead in Wyoming western mystery series Book 5 written by Patricia McLinn and published by Craig Place Books. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “There’s a body in my bed. A dead body.” The call from a friend staying at Sherman’s newest – okay, only – B&B starts Elizabeth Danniher on a twisting, turning journey where appearances not only deceive, they turn deadly. When her TV reporter friend Wardell Yardley comes to visit, they take a weekend trip to Yellowstone Park and encounter a surprising set of people. Including a team-building group from social media mega-force VisageTome, a mysterious older couple, and someone from Elizabeth’s childhood. Elizabeth senses undercurrents in this strange assortment that just about pull her and her friends underwater for good when everyone shows up in her tiny Sherman, Wyoming, town. Not only is there a murder to solve – and fast – there’s also a new sheriff in town, whose No. 1 rule might be No Sleuthing By Journalists. Look Live is a TV news term. A reporter appears to be live at a scene, perhaps for an introduction or the toss back to the anchor desk, but in fact the entire report is taped. A misleading perception, carefully set up. Ah, the dangers of deceiving appearances … Elizabeth, her KWMT colleague Mike Paycik, rancher Tom Burrell, and their supporting staff of idiosyncratic sleuths untangle what happens when it’s not enough to merely … LOOK LIVE. Don't miss any of Elizabeth Danniher's Caught Dead in Wyoming adventures: Sign Off Left Hanging Shoot First Last Ditch Look Live Back Story Cold Open Hot Roll Reaction Shot Body Brace Cross Talk Air Ready Cue Up Praise for Look Live: “Another engaging murder mystery by McLinn. She injects humor at just the right times, keeping it always interesting and light, and with always a surprising ending!” “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)!” What people are saying about the Caught Dead in Wyoming series: “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!” “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 McLinn: Secret Sleuth series Death on the Diversion Death on Torrid Avenue Death on Beguiling Way Death on Covert Circle Death on Shady Bridge Death on Carrion Lane Death on ZigZag Trail Death on Puzzle Place The Innocence Trilogy Proof of Innocence Price of Innocence Premise of Innocence Ride the River: Rodeo Knights (includes Caught Dead in Wyoming characters) female sleuth, amateur detective, women detectives, traditional mystery, mystery with humor, mysteries with humor, humorous mysteries, mystery with dog, mystery with animal, American crime murder, women sleuths, traditional mystery, krimis, kriminalromane

Download or read book Back Story Caught Dead in Wyoming western mystery series Book 6 written by Patricia McLinn and published by Craig Place Books. This book was released on 2017-10-26 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even long memories fade, but murder never dies. Elizabeth Danniher has been among TV journalism’s elite. But divorcing her network exec husband ends not only her marriage but her career, and she’s banished to tiny KWMT in Sherman, Wyoming, to finish out her contract. Now she’s exploring what comes next – in her career, her life and her relationships with family, friends and those who’d like to be more than friends. But she’s not being left in peace to wrestle with these issues because she keeps being drawn in to murder investigations. Now Elizabeth, and handsome KWMT colleague Mike Paycik, rugged rancher Tom Burrell, and her colorful cast of collaborators, plunge into mysteries from the past that threaten the present. To succeed, they must untangle characters and plotlines from a long-hidden Back Story. Don't miss any of Elizabeth Danniher's Caught Dead in Wyoming adventures: Sign Off Left Hanging Shoot First Last Ditch Look Live Back Story Cold Open Hot Roll Reaction Shot Body Brace Cross Talk Air Ready Cue Up "Colorful characters, intriguing, intelligent mystery, plus the state of Wyoming leaping off every page." -- Emilie Richards, USA Today bestselling author What 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.” "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!” “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 McLinn Secret Sleuth series Death on the Diversion Death on Torrid Avenue Death on Beguiling Way Death on Covert Circle Death on Shady Bridge Death on Carrion Lane Death on ZigZag Trail Death on Puzzle Place The Innocence Trilogy Proof of Innocence Price of Innocence Premise of Innocence Ride the River: Rodeo Knights (includes Caught Dead in Wyoming characters) female sleuth, amateur detective, women detectives, traditional mystery, mystery with humor, mysteries with humor, humorous mysteries, mystery with dog, mystery with animal, American crime murder, women sleuths, traditional mystery, krimis kriminalromane

Download or read book Left Hanging Caught Dead in Wyoming western mystery series Book 2 written by Patricia McLinn and published by Craig Place Books. This book was released on 2015-07-03 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rodeo producer, dead in the bull pen. Accident or murder? Elizabeth "E.M." 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 bucking bulls — of a rodeo producer preparing for Sherman’s annual Fourth of July Rodeo catches the attention of Elizabeth and her KWMT-TV colleague Mike 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 Mike 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, Elizabeth receives a murderous introduction to the world of rodeo. Don't miss any of Elizabeth Danniher's Caught Dead in Wyoming adventures: Sign Off Left Hanging Shoot First Last Ditch Look Live Back Story Cold Open Hot Roll Reaction Shot Body Brace Cross Talk Air Ready Cue Up What 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: “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.” “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 author If you also like cozier mysteries, try Patricia's Secret Sleuth series: Death on the Diversion Death on Torrid Avenue Death on Beguiling Way Death on Covert Circle Death on Shady Bridge Death on Carrion Lane Death on ZigZag Trail Death on Puzzle Place If you like Patricia’s mysteries, try her romantic suspense: The Innocence Trilogy Proof of Innocence Price of Innocence Premise of Innocence Ride the River: Rodeo Knights (includes cameos from Caught Dead in Wyoming characters) female sleuth, amateur detective, women detectives, traditional mystery, mystery with humor, mysteries with humor, humorous mysteries, mystery with dog, mystery with animal, American crime murder, women sleuths, traditional mystery, krimis, kriminalromane

Download or read book Reaction Shot Caught Dead in Wyoming western mystery series Book 9 written by Patricia McLinn and published by Craig Place Books. This book was released on 2020-05-27 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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, Book 9 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 Off Left Hanging Shoot First Last Ditch Look Live Back Story Cold Open Hot Roll Reaction Shot Body Brace Cross Talk Air Ready Cue 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 author What 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 cozy mystery from Patricia McLinn Secret Sleuth series Death on the Diversion Death on Torrid Avenue Death on Beguiling Way Death on Covert Circle Death on Shady Bridge Death on Carrion Lane Death on ZigZag Trail Death on Puzzle Place If you like Patricia’s mysteries, try her romantic suspense The Innocence Trilogy Proof of Innocence Price of Innocence Premise of Innocence Ride the River: Rodeo Knights (includes Caught Dead in Wyoming characters) female sleuth, amateur detective, women detectives, traditional mystery, mystery with humor, mysteries with humor, humorous mysteries, mystery with dog, mystery with animal, American crime murder, women sleuths, traditional mystery, krimis kriminalromane

Download or read book Last Ditch Caught Dead in Wyoming western mystery series Book 4 written by Patricia McLinn and published by Craig Place Books. This book was released on 2016-02-29 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Water can keep you alive … A man in a wheelchair goes missing in rough country in the Big Horn Basin of Wyoming. Reporter and amateur sleuth Elizabeth “E.M.” Danniher and KWMT-TV colleague Mike Paycik immediately join the search organized by local rancher Tom Burrell. But soon they’re on a search of a different kind – a search for the truth. It takes them deep into the intricacies of the community served by the Red Sail Ditch – the irrigation system that could make a ranch viable or worthless. They find rivalries, cooperation, antagonisms, inter-dependencies, and motives for murder. ... Or get you killed. Don’t miss Elizabeth Danniher’s other Caught Dead in Wyoming adventures in: Sign Off Left Hanging Shoot First Last Ditch Look Live Back Story Cold Open Hot Roll Reaction Shot Body Brace Cross Talk Air Ready Cue Up What people are saying about LAST DITCH: "Full of mystery, human interest, a teasing romance and a lot of great characters from the series, and some new ones!" “Another engaging murder mystery by McLinn. She injects humor at just the right times, keeping it always interesting and light, and with always a surprising ending!” “Weaves a wonderful tapestry of modern life in the west.” “All kinds of twists on so many levels.” What people 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.” “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 author More mystery from Patricia McLinn: Secret Sleuth series Death on the Diversion Death on Torrid Avenue Death on Beguiling Way Death on Covert Circle Death on Shady Bridge Death on Carrion Lane Death on ZigZag Trail Death on Puzzle Place The Innocence Trilogy Proof of Innocence Price of Innocence Premise of Innocence Ride the River: Rodeo Knights (includes Caught Dead in Wyoming characters) female sleuth, amateur detective, women detectives, traditional mystery, mystery with humor, mysteries with humor, humorous mysteries, mystery with dog, mystery with animal, American crime murder, women sleuths, traditional mystery, krimis, kriminalromane

Download or read book The Rancher Meets His Match Bardville Wyoming Book 3 written by Patricia McLinn and published by Craig Place Books. This book was released on 2014-11-11 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ❤ She's a perfect stranger . . . The perfect stranger to change his heart? ❤ As a single parent, cowboy Dax will do anything for his teenage son -- even become a role model at dating. Which is the last thing he’d do on his own. Enter the perfect stranger: an Easterner, visiting small town Bardville, Wyoming, for just two weeks. No way could he fall for this woman who’s his opposite in so many ways – yes, including being sunshiney to his grumpy, according to his matchmaking circle of friends. They’ve finagled things to make sure Hannah’s no longer a stranger. Their attraction is growing. Fast. That makes her 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 trilogy 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* “Very much like a going home feeling.”—5* "This is one cute, sexy story" -- Bell, Book and Candle “I am now on Book 3 of the trilogy and wishing there were more books to come.”—5* “"Very hot ... Dax and Hannah literally sizzle every time they're in the same room. ... highly recommend"—5* "This is the last of the Bardville trilogy and I am sad, I don't want it to be the last." -- 5* "More please." --5* Georgia Romance Writers' Maggie Award finalist 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* "From Cambria to Jessa to Hannah.... I loved them all! Awesome and I am so glad that I found this author." --5* "Had fantastic week reading this trilogy by Patricia McLinn. Wonderful read. Wonderful!" --5* "A spectacular read. This series is on my list to read again and again." --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* “I strongly recommend [McLinn] to romance readers who like a good storyline, a hot romance between strong men and women, family life, and hometown echoes.”—5* Bardville, Wyoming series A Stranger in the Family A Stranger to Love The Rancher Meets His Match Helping love find a way Characters 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. The Wyoming Marriage Association First Date: Divorce Second Start: Family A Place Called Home series Lost and Found Groom At the Heart's Command Hidden in a Heartbeat 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)

Download or read book Premise of Innocence Innocence Trilogy mystery series Book 3 written by Patricia McLinn and published by Craig Place Books. This book was released on 2022-01-26 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The last woman Tanner is ready for is the one he must save. Who is shooting at Allison Northcutt? Detective Tanner Landis must find out before the next bullet reaches its target. And there’s nothing like a complicated history between the two of them to make that more challenging. Ally has sustained more than her share of trauma. She and her two cousins lost their beloved aunt to murder when they were teens and have been bonded ever since. And, for the past four and a half years, she has carried the burden of her police officer husband being shot in the head outside their Maryland home. He has not recovered and now is near death. Is that the key to who is after Ally? But why now? And is the law enforcement-laden Northcutt family history at the center of this web? Fairlington County, Virginia, detective Tanner Landis and his partner, Rutherford "Bel" Belichek, have worked many cases brought to trial by their colleague and friend, Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Maggie Frye. In Proof of Innocence, Maggie is drawn back to a small town in the Blue Ridge Mountains to find a possible serial killer -- one she might have failed to convict. In Price of Innocence, Bel risks everything – his friendships, his reputation, his career, his heart, and his life -- to solve a murder in Fairlington. Premise of Innocence, by USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn, completes the Innocence Trilogy of stand-alone mysteries with romantic elements set in the Washington, D.C., metro area. If you love twists and turns, characters who stick with you, and mysteries and romance swirled together, you'll love Premise of Innocence … and the entire trilogy. For fans of mystery romance, romantic mystery and romantic suspense. The Innocence Trilogy Proof of Innocence Price of Innocence Premise of Innocence Cozy mystery from Patricia McLinn Caught Dead in Wyoming series Sign Off Left Hanging Shoot First Last Ditch Look Live Back Story Cold Open Hot Roll Reaction Shot Body Brace Cross Talk Air Ready Cue Up "Colorful characters, intriguing, intelligent mystery, plus the state of Wyoming leaping off every page." -- Emilie Richards, USA Today bestselling author Secret Sleuth series Death on the Diversion Death on Torrid Avenue Death on Beguiling Way Death on Covert Circle Death on Shady Bridge Death on Carrion Lane Death on ZigZag Trail Death on Puzzle Place If you like romantic suspense, you might also try: Ride the River: Rodeo Knights, a stand-alone romance with suspense that includes Caught Dead in Wyoming characters. Bardville, Wyoming series A Stranger in the Family A Stranger to Love The Rancher Meets His Match Keywords: legal thriller courtroom drama mysteries mystery whodunit romantic suspense romantic mystery bodyguard detective police mainstream mystery traditional mystery prosecutor defendant murder suspect serial killer

Download or read book Match Made in Wyoming Wyoming Wildflowers Book 3 written by Patricia McLinn and published by Craig Place Books. This book was released on 2014-03-09 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wildflowers have to be strong and resilient to bloom amid the rugged beauty of Wyoming – and so do the women. "Melt your heart romance" -- Old Book Barn Gazette When fire ravages Wyoming land, fireweed is among the first plants to return, brightening a blighted area with the joy of its blooms. Small-town lawyer Taylor Anne Larsen faces the challenge of doing the same for the pain-ravaged heart and disbelieving soul of cowboy Cal Ruskoff. Armed with the same grace and grit as the wildflower fireweed, Taylor also has allies - a matchmaking friend, a Wyoming blizzard, high-octane mutual attraction, being snowbound, and a rescue dog who slips past Cal's defenses. Cal might give in to passion temporarily, but from behind the wall he's built around his past and his secrets, he's certain Taylor is all that he can't let himself have. And he'll use all his weapons to keep her out. "These characters -- their dialogue, their fears, their complex personalities -- are very real. As a reader, I couldn't help fall under Cal's spell -- a good, troubled, mixed-up man who forces Taylor to confront some of her own demons, even as he refuses to face his own ... There's a lot of subtle -- and not so subtle -- humor here, the love scenes are at once tender and sizzling, and the emotions and fears of both characters wrap themselves around the reader's heart and don't let go." – 5* review Match Made in Wyoming delivers romance, humor, and emotional impact in the contemporary western romance collection Wyoming Wildflowers from award-winning and USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn. 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) Reader reviews for Patricia McLinn’s Wyoming Wildflowers stories: "Great reason to believe in love still existing!" "Page turner, cute, funny. Can't wait to get the next in line" "This is a great western story and would recommend you to read it. …I haven't found one of her books I don't like." “Each one was totally different, characters were unique and totally believable!! Enjoy!!! “Amazing and touching” "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." "Smart, stubborn and irresistible." “So enjoyable I couldn’t put it down until I finished it.” “Excellent book! I read it straight in one whole day. Recommend it to anyone!” “Delightful!” ”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.” 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. 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Download or read book Body Brace Caught Dead in Wyoming western mystery series Book 10 written by Patricia McLinn and published by Craig Place Books. This book was released on 2021-05-19 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything can change … except murder. In 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 and reduces stress and tiredness. 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 Off Left Hanging Shoot First Last Ditch Look Live Back Story Cold Open Hot Roll Reaction Shot Body Brace Cross Talk Air Ready Holiday Bullets Cue Up Head Room "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 author What 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 McLinn Secret Sleuth series Death on the Diversion Death on Torrid Avenue Death on Beguiling Way Death on Covert Circle Death on Shady Bridge Death on Carrion Lane Death on ZigZag Trail Death on Puzzle Place The Innocence Trilogy Proof of Innocence Price of Innocence Premise of Innocence female sleuth, amateur detective, women detectives, traditional mystery, mystery with humor, mysteries with humor, humorous mysteries, mystery with dog, mystery with animal, American crime murder, women sleuths, traditional mystery, police stories, revisionist history, historical reenactments, cold case death, krimis, kriminalromane

Download or read book Falling for Her Seasons in a Small Town Book 3 written by Patricia McLInn and published by Craig Place Books. This book was released on 2014-03-09 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ❤ He see what she hides . . . even from herself. ❤ Seasons in a Small Town -- Autumn Meet Josh Kincannon, high school principal, single father of three, and thus, as he reminds himself ruefully, essentially celibate back into misty memory and forward into the foreseeable future. After three months of trying to work with Vanessa Irish via phone and e-mails on a project to help tiny Drago, Illinois, Josh believes he has an accurate picture of Zeke-Tech's CFO: Conscientious? Oh, yeah. Intelligent? Absolutely. Agreeable? Not so much. Even his upbeat approach is challenged by their grumpy-sunshine opposites. But there’s no way to avoid a heavy dose of forced proximity if he wants the best for Drago. Then he catches sight of her wild, vibrant robe and begins to wonder ... Every time Vanessa goes into her I'm-so-boring-I-disappear-against-white-walls act, he remembers that vibrant, wild fabric hanging on the corner of a door and he gets curious. And the more curious he becomes, the more he discovers about her that has him feeling things a whole lot hotter than curiosity. Things that threaten that celibacy claim, scrape against his high school principal job, and shake up life with his three kids. Numbers, that's where Vanessa is comfortable. Not all this interaction with people that she's been pitched into. Especially interacting with Josh Kincannon. Why does he insist on drawing her into his town, his life, his family? And the biggest question — what kind of man is this, who not only looks at her, but SEES her, when that's the last thing she wants? Falling for Her, Book 3 of USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn's Seasons in a Small Town series, is a moving, passionate contemporary romance. (Originally published under the title Principal of Love.) What readers say about Falling for Her “It takes a lot for these two to end up together. Josh' s kids play a key role in their understanding each other and bringing them closer.”—5* “This was a great book about getting in touch with your past and moving forward.”—5* “Good good good. I can't wait for book 4 to be released.”—5* “A great read. Funny, fresh and a good love story.”—5* “Sometimes love takes time. Beautiful romance. What an unlikely couple!”—5* Get all the books in Patricia McLinn’s Seasons in a Small Town series today! What Are Friends For? (Spring) The Right Brother (Summer) Falling for Her (Autumn) Warm Front (Winter) What readers say about the Seasons in a Small Town series “A great journey. 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Download or read book A Cowboy Wedding Wyoming Wildflowers feel good romance series Book 9 A wedding celebration with a hint of suspense and humor plus a best laid plans go awry love story romance written by Patricia McLinn and published by Craig Place Books. This book was released on 2017-08-17 with total page 5 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A shindig at the Slash-C celebrates new love. Jack and Val* invite you to share the big day with them and other characters you’ve come to love. Actually, it will be more like their big week, with lots of goings-on at the Slash-C Ranch and in Knighton, Wyoming. Plus visits from characters from the Bardville, Wyoming and A Place Called Home series. It’s going to be a huge party – don't miss it! * If you're not familiar with Jack and Val’s story, read it now in Jack’s Heart. And for more background on the Massachusetts side of the wedding party, check out A New World, the prequel to Jack's Heart. A Cowboy Wedding, Book 9 of USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn's Wyoming Wildflowers series, is a moving, passionate contemporary romance that will captivate fans of smart romance. Readers’ raves of Jack’s Heart (from 5-star reviews): “Very sweet and sad all at the same time. The gatherings, the glimpses in the Curricks’ life, the way Jack heals the horses, the connection he has with Val and Addie, are all the elements that make this book so lovable. … This is a very distinct book -- like all [the Wyoming Wildflowers books] were. ... The location is amazing, the story of ‘you and me’ is heart warming, and the grand gesture is the icing on the cake.” “McLinn is the real deal writer. So satisfying.” “Exceptionally well crafted … Attention to detail and precise use of the language highlight quality storytelling.” Wildflowers have to be strong and resilient to bloom amid the rugged western beauty of Wyoming - and so do the women. Pick all the blooms in the Wyoming Wildflowers series now! 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 Making Christmas (Pasque Flower) Reader reviews for Patricia McLinn’s Wyoming Wildflowers stories: “Each one was totally different, characters were unique and totally believable! Enjoy!” “Amazing and touching story.” "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." "Smart, stubborn and irresistible." “So enjoyable I couldn’t put it down until I finished it.” “Excellent book! I read it straight in one whole day. Recommend it to anyone!” “Delightful!” ”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: The Bardville, Wyoming series A Stranger in the Family A Stranger to Love The Rancher Meets His Match A Place Called Home series Lost and Found Groom At the Heart’s Command Hidden in a Heartbeat The Wyoming Marriage Association – Helping love find a way Characters from the A Place Called Home, Bardville 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. Book 1 - First Date: Divorce Book 2 – Second Start: Family

Download or read book Open Season written by C. J. Box and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-05-07 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don't miss the JOE PICKETT series—now streaming on Paramount+ The first novel in the thrilling series featuring Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett from #1 New York Times bestselling author C. J. Box. Joe Pickett is the new game warden in Twelve Sleep, Wyoming, a town where nearly everyone hunts and the game warden—especially one like Joe who won't take bribes or look the other way—is far from popular. When he finds a local hunting outfitter dead, splayed out on the woodpile behind his state-owned home, he takes it personally. There had to be a reason that the outfitter, with whom he's had run-ins before, chose his backyard, his woodpile to die in. Even after the "outfitter murders," as they have been dubbed by the local press after the discovery of the two more bodies, are solved, Joe continues to investigate, uneasy with the easy explanation offered by the local police. As Joe digs deeper into the murders, he soon discovers that the outfitter brought more than death to his backdoor: he brought Joe an endangered species, thought to be extinct, which is now living in his woodpile. But if word of the existence of this endangered species gets out, it will destroy any chance of InterWest, a multi-national natural gas company, building an oil pipeline that would bring the company billions of dollars across Wyoming, through the mountains and forests of Twelve Sleep. The closer Joe comes to the truth behind the outfitter murders, the endangered species and InterWest, the closer he comes to losing everything he holds dear.