A Stranger to Love

Bardville, Wyoming #2

by Patricia McLinn

❤ Could he be the stranger for her to love? ❤Jessa met Cully through mutual friends. He made his interest clear. She turned him away. But now he's returned to tiny Bardville, Wyoming in the heart of cowboy country, bringing his teenage nephew along, and testing her resolve.She's been a stranger to love for so long... Now, because she will not abandon a boy who is both trouble and troubled, she's tied to this intense, stubborn man who arouses her in ways she's never known...and who could break her completely.Is this a second chance? Maybe. But can she take the risk of finding a stranger to love?"For suspense, and writing that grabs your emotions, you can't go wrong." -- Under the Covers BooksA Stranger to Love, Book 2 of the Bardville, Wyoming contemporary western romance series by USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn, offers a "heartrending love story... red-hot passion." -- Romantic Times"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 A Stranger to Love"Loved this book. . . Finished book one a couple of hours ago, acquired this one, and completed it a few minutes ago." --5*"Perfection . . . The sizzle that is Cully and Jessa is AMAZING." -- 5*"Wyoming heat! . . . .The relationships seem real . . . I am enjoying all of McLinn's books. Catch up! You're missing out on some great reading full of adventures and passion." -- 5*"I loved this book. Couldn't put it down. Then when I'm finished I can't wait to pick up the next book." -- 5*Praise for the Bardville Wyoming, series"This is quite the trilogy. . . . I strongly recommend (it) 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*"Had fantastic week reading this trilogy by Patricia McLinn. Wonderful read. Wonderful!" -- 5*"I was so involved with the citizens of Bardville I hated to turn the last page of book 3." -- 5*Bardville, WyomingA Stranger in the FamilyA Stranger to LoveThe Rancher Meets His MatchHelping love find a wayCharacters from A Place Called Home, Bardville, and Wyoming Wildflowers series, join forces to bring together people to find love and happiness.The Wyoming Marriage AssociationFirst DivorceSecond FamilyA Place Called HomeLost and Found GroomAt the Heart's CommandHidden in a HeartbeatWyoming WildflowersWyoming The Beginning (Snowberry)Almost a Bride (Indian Paintbrush)Match Made in Wyoming (Fireweed)My Heart Remembers (Bur Marigold)A New WorldJack's Heart (Yellow Monkeyflower)Rodeo NightsWhere Love Lives (Threadleaf Phacelia)A Cowboy Wedding (Mixed bouquet)Making Christmas (Pasque Flower)

Genres: Romance, Westerns, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance

238 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 1997

About the author

USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn’s novels—cited by reviewers for warmth, wit and vivid characterization – have won numerous regional and national awards and been on national bestseller lists.

In addition to her romance and women’s fiction books, Patricia is the author of the Caught Dead in Wyoming mystery series, which adds a touch of humor and romance to figuring out whodunit.

Patricia received BA and MSJ degrees from Northwestern University. She was a sports writer (Rockford, Ill.), assistant sports editor (Charlotte, N.C.) and—for 20-plus years—an editor at the Washington Post.

She has spoken about writing from Melbourne, Australia to Washington, D.C., including being a guest-speaker at the Smithsonian Institution. She is now living in Northern Kentucky, and writing full-time. Patricia loves to hear from readers through her website, Facebook, Goodreads, and Twitter.

Reviews

[Anne OK · Rating 3 out of 5]

Second book - solid read in this series by Patricia McLinn. Best friend of Boone in the first book, Cully is a former law enforcement officer who is now raising his nephew, who is a bit of a mess. Thinking it might help to get the boy out of trouble's way, they end up in Wyoming where Cully is hoping Boone and his family can help make a difference in his nephew's attitude. Trouble arrives in the first day in town and Cully deals with the shop owner and his nephew in his usual abrupt and overbearing way. But the shopowner, Jessa, is no shrinking violet and proceeds to teach Cully a thing or two. Since escaping a stalker in Washington, D.C. with plans to make a new life for herself, Jessa is not looking for romance. But, as we all know, that little love bug can strike in the most inopportune times. This story deals with overcoming some of life's hardest hurdles and learning powerful lessons at the same time. I really liked all the characters that make up this group of "family" in this series. McLinn writes well, the story moves at a nice pace and I'm ready to see what happens next in the 3rd and final book.

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cully Grainger
Jessa Tarrant

Jessa and Cully meet a year before when Cully is out for Boone and Cambria’s wedding. Now a year later Cully is back with his nephew, Travis, who he has taken in at Travis’s mother’s request. Travis is immediately in trouble at Jessa’s store so Cully makes him work there for the time they are there. Jessa and Cully’s past are obstacles in their relationship and have to be overcome. You have appearances from characters in book 1, but this can also be read as a stand alone. Jessa and Cully’s characters are good, easy to like characters. I like the way they worked through their past to move toward a future. I have enjoyed this series and the writing by this author and will read more books by this author.

[Linda Zelinsky · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enjoyable read about 2 people learning to accept their pasts. They come to learn what true love is and how to accept their pasts. They learn how not let their similar pasts affect their futures. Looking forward to reading book 3 in the series.

[Beverly · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story had lots of messages to impart. Glad I read it, but felt the two main characters were extremes in their way of looking at things. Hard to see the reconciliation that it would take to be able in a short time end the way the book indicated.

[Susinok · Rating 4 out of 5]

This trilogy was very enjoyable.

A Stranger in the Family
Stranger to Love
Rancher Meets his Match

[Rhonda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good story, but a little predictable.

[Happychic · Rating 3 out of 5]

Second book.

[Leyns · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoy this author and this book did not disappoint.

[Liz melia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quite enjoyable, not as good as the 1st book but still worth a read,