Life's challenging enough for widower Hall Quick right now. He's sure not thinking about love.
He has four children — moody teenager Dan, meddling Molly and Lizzie, and into-everything toddler Bobby – all of them still reeling from their mother's unexpected death. A ranch that needs more hours than he has to give. A household that passed wrack and ruin a while back.
All he wants from the new schoolteacher is a passable report on his kids so he doesn't have another problem to deal with.
At least that what he thinks he wants from Kinsey Smith.
The good-hearted matchmakers of the Wyoming Marriage Association have other ideas. This circle of friends gives a little nudge here, a little accidental meeting there, and who knows what can happen . . . maybe even a family.
Second Start: Family is a heartwarming romance by USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn in The Wyoming Marriage Association series, where matchmakers are bringing together couples in need of love. Characters from Patricia McLinn's A Place Called Home, Wyoming Wildflowers and Bardville, Wyoming, series come together to bring together people they hope will find love and happiness, as they have. For the readers of Janice Whiteaker, Kelly Elliott, Kat Singleton, Elsie Silver, Josie Jade, Holly Cortelyou, and Juliet Sobanet.
The Wyoming Marriage Association – Helping love find a way
First Date: Divorce
Second Start: Family
What readers say about USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn:
"The ‘Wyoming Wildflowers’ series is full of joy, sadness, letting go, coming together, love, and the true meaning of family." -5*
"Love the story! Ms. McLinn continues to impress me with her creativity and characters!" -5*
"If you love emotional stories with complex characters, especially strong heroines and heart-stopping heroes, don't miss the ‘A Place Called Home’ trilogy.” -5*
On ‘Bardville, Wyoming’: "Wonderful cowboy stories (that) touch the heart" -5*
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Titles connected to Wyoming Marriage Association
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)
A Place Called Home series
Lost and Found Groom
At the Heart's Command
Hidden in a Heartbeat
Bardville, Wyoming series
A Stranger in the Family
A Stranger to Love
The Rancher Meets His Match
Ride the River: Rodeo Knights
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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.