Almost a Bride (Wyoming Wildflowers feel-good romance series, Book 2) A laughter-and-tears fake marriage second chance at love romance

This Cowboy Broke Her Heart, But Never Gave Up On Them.

Matty Brennan returns to Wyoming determined to save her family’s ranch—no matter the cost. When her only option involves a marriage of convenience, she makes an impulsive proposal to the cowboy who once was her childhood sweetheart…and the man who broke her heart.

Dave Currick has loved Matty for as long as he can remember. Certain she’ll back out before the vows, he agrees to the fake marriage, because he knows she’s in trouble and he’d never not help Matty. What he doesn’t expect is that pretending to be married will bring every buried feeling rushing back.

As this forced-proximity romance draws them into shared space, family gatherings, and the close observations of a small Wyoming town, their cowboy romance begins to feel anything but temporary. Chemistry flares, trust is tested, and the line between a legal agreement and real commitment starts to disappear.

With the ranch, their past, and their hearts on the line, Matty and Dave must decide whether this second-chance romance is just a practical solution—or the beginning of a life they were always meant to share.

Almost a Bride is a contemporary western romance filled with fake marriage tension, reunited lovers, emotional depth, humor, and heartfelt connection, set against the rugged beauty of Wyoming.

Written by USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn, this novel is Book 2 in the Wyoming Wildflowers romance series. It can be read as a standalone, but readers who start here often continue through the entire romance series.

Readers say:

“I couldn’t stop reading until the very last page.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A powerful second-chance romance that pulled at my heartstrings.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“The chemistry between them leapt off the page.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Believable characters, real emotion, and a story I didn’t want to end.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“One of my favorite romances ever. I’m diving into the next book now.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Fun, entertaining, and romantic. Dave is impossible to resist.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“This book made me an instant fan. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Almost a Bride can be read as a standalone, or add the prequel, Wyoming Wildflowers: The Beginning. It's a heartwarming western romance with humor and open-door love scenes.

For readers of Avery Brooks, Kelly Elliott, Nicole McGehee, Shanna Hatfield, Helen Scott Taylor, Dani Wyatt,, and Sarah Vance-Tompkins. 

"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." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Get all of the Wyoming Wildflowers series

Wyoming Wildflowers: The Beginning

Almost a Bride

Match Made in Wyoming

My Heart Remembers

A New World

Jack’s Heart

Rodeo Nights

Where Love Lives

A Cowboy Wedding

Making Christmas

What readers say about the Wyoming Wildflowers series:

“I could read the whole series again, I loved it that much!“ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Love, love, love it! . . . I couldn't put them down." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"After reading one, I want another!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Laughing one minute, teary-eyed the next and dreading the last page to arrive." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 "Just keeps getting better . . . Bring on the next book!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐