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Wyoming Wildflowers #0.5
The Beginning
One look, a passionate love . . . and then they part . . . Forever?
Before the bestselling and award-winning Wyoming Wildflowers series, there was another love story, one that laid the foundation for all those that came after.
Ed Currick’s and Donna Roberts’ worlds couldn’t have been any more different – a rancher from Wyoming and an up-and-coming Broadway musical actress on a national tour. What could have been a momentary encounter sparks desire . . . and more. But can there be anything but heartbreak ahead when they have only days before their dreams pull them apart?
Enjoy the entire Wyoming Wildflowers series. Get this much-anticipated prequel by USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn now!
Before the bestselling and award-winning Wyoming Wildflowers series, there was another love story, one that laid the foundation for all those that came after.
Ed Currick’s and Donna Roberts’ worlds couldn’t have been any more different – a rancher from Wyoming and an up-and-coming Broadway musical actress on a national tour. What could have been a momentary encounter sparks desire . . . and more. But can there be anything but heartbreak ahead when they have only days before their dreams pull them apart?
Enjoy the entire Wyoming Wildflowers series. Get this much-anticipated prequel by USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn now!
175 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 16, 2014
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About the author
Patricia McLinn
128 books313 followersUSA 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.
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.
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June 25, 2015
Long
I thought this would be a fast read because of the number of pages but it ended up taking forever to get through.
I thought this would be a fast read because of the number of pages but it ended up taking forever to get through.
October 30, 2014
Slow at first, but started moving along better later. It was a cute love story.
March 24, 2015
Short. Sweet. Adorable! Not an overly complicated plot line. No triangle. Romance galore with an old world charm in modern day era.
I really enjoyed this book!
I really enjoyed this book!
November 23, 2018
Took my breath away! Wonderful story.
December 21, 2021
Loved this story about an actress and a cowboy. So sweet and Romantic. ❤️
April 12, 2019
Donna💘Ed! Great Story! Great Audible Listen🎧 4.5 Stars🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Wyoming Wildflowers
The Beginning
By: Patricia McLinn
Narrated by: Julia Motyka
Series: Wyoming Wildflowers, Book 0.5
I adored this enjoyable & heartfelt story, it is well written & well told. The storylines are interesting and captivated me from start to end. Great character development and chemistry between the leads, Donna and Ed. Donna, a stage actress who is part of the ensemble of a national tour production of “Sweet Charity” and their current stop is Denver. Ed is in Denver for a convention and when they see each he knew right away she would be his wife. The two are from different walks of life, she is on the road, hoping to make more of her acting career and he is a rancher of his family ranch, Slash-C Ranch, in Knighton, Wyoming. But they vow to spend as much time together as they can before she heads to her next stop in San Fransisco and he back home to Wyoming. There relationship is a slow build, Ed is a complete gentleman, treats Donna with respect and kindness. Knowing their time is limited they escalate it and fireworks explode for them. I thought they were great for each other. In addition to to their romance, I loved the behind the scenes action of the touring group. I loved the descriptive glance Patricia McLinn included in her story of what life is like for an actor on the road. I was so sad when they parted ways in Denver but so happy that they can to their senses. I will think of this story when ever I see snowberries. Patricia McLinn, thank you for the great & entertaining story, I am looking forward to listening to the rest of the series.
I listened to the Audible edition, Julia Motyka is a wonderful narrator and voice performer. She brings the characters to life, gives them heart and personalty. She is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. Thanks for this great listen🎧
Wyoming Wildflowers
The Beginning
By: Patricia McLinn
Narrated by: Julia Motyka
Series: Wyoming Wildflowers, Book 0.5
I adored this enjoyable & heartfelt story, it is well written & well told. The storylines are interesting and captivated me from start to end. Great character development and chemistry between the leads, Donna and Ed. Donna, a stage actress who is part of the ensemble of a national tour production of “Sweet Charity” and their current stop is Denver. Ed is in Denver for a convention and when they see each he knew right away she would be his wife. The two are from different walks of life, she is on the road, hoping to make more of her acting career and he is a rancher of his family ranch, Slash-C Ranch, in Knighton, Wyoming. But they vow to spend as much time together as they can before she heads to her next stop in San Fransisco and he back home to Wyoming. There relationship is a slow build, Ed is a complete gentleman, treats Donna with respect and kindness. Knowing their time is limited they escalate it and fireworks explode for them. I thought they were great for each other. In addition to to their romance, I loved the behind the scenes action of the touring group. I loved the descriptive glance Patricia McLinn included in her story of what life is like for an actor on the road. I was so sad when they parted ways in Denver but so happy that they can to their senses. I will think of this story when ever I see snowberries. Patricia McLinn, thank you for the great & entertaining story, I am looking forward to listening to the rest of the series.
I listened to the Audible edition, Julia Motyka is a wonderful narrator and voice performer. She brings the characters to life, gives them heart and personalty. She is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. Thanks for this great listen🎧
June 29, 2020
Life seemed to be going fairly well for Donna until she looked across a hotel lobby and lost herself. Ed was just in town to hock a program he was trying at his ranch in Wyoming. Then all of a sudden he looked across a crowded lobby and saw one woman who mesmerized him. He took it upon himself to find out who she was by first trying to help her get her suitcase dislodged from the others in the theatre company that Donna was traveling with. But he didn’t get her name that first encounter he actually didn’t catch up with her until two days later. He went to theater watched her performances and got her name that way. He then approached the back door of the theater and asked for her specifically which initiated their first meaningful meeting. Who knew that two peoples eyes crossing across a lobby would account for a romance that spanned 35 years.
September 1, 2018
Wyoming Wildflowers: The Beginning tells the story of an unlikely couple, Donna Roberts is an actress in a touring company and Ed Currick is a rancher from a remote part of Wyoming that loves his land that has been in his family for generations.
Their eyes meet in the lobby of a Denver hotel and they both know they have found the person for them for the rest of their lives. The problem is that he belongs to his land and Donna's dreams involve being on Broadway. The problem is that they both can't follow their dreams in different places and be together.
The book has a sweet love story. It jumps from one scene to the next abruptly in places, which is a bit hard to follow.
Their eyes meet in the lobby of a Denver hotel and they both know they have found the person for them for the rest of their lives. The problem is that he belongs to his land and Donna's dreams involve being on Broadway. The problem is that they both can't follow their dreams in different places and be together.
The book has a sweet love story. It jumps from one scene to the next abruptly in places, which is a bit hard to follow.
June 18, 2019
A relatively short prequel novel about a Wyoming rancher & an Indiana theater performer & how they came to be. Throughout the book is a sweet love but always with valid reasons for "Will they or won't they." This was a quick, fun read! I was left with a very satisfied, happy feeling when I finished this book. As much as I have such a satisfied feeling towards this book, I only gave it 4 stars because I wanted more - more pages of Donna's & Ed's love story, more pages to enjoy their tender, sweet love. I will most likely read the other books in the Wildflowers series, but must admit I have over 200 books ahead of the rest of this series.
July 3, 2017
Accidental meetiung
When Donna and the rest of her Off Off Broadway troupe finally make it to Denver after their bus breaks down, she is tired. All she really wants to do is rest. And the luggage has just been dumped in the lobby of the hotel. And guess where Donna's bag is! As the tiniest person in the room struggles to free her bag from the bottom of the pile, a drop dead gorgeous cowboy steps up to assist her.
Will this Broadway bound show girl and the cowboy find common ground? You really need to read this sweet romance! You'll be glad you did!
When Donna and the rest of her Off Off Broadway troupe finally make it to Denver after their bus breaks down, she is tired. All she really wants to do is rest. And the luggage has just been dumped in the lobby of the hotel. And guess where Donna's bag is! As the tiniest person in the room struggles to free her bag from the bottom of the pile, a drop dead gorgeous cowboy steps up to assist her.
Will this Broadway bound show girl and the cowboy find common ground? You really need to read this sweet romance! You'll be glad you did!
November 7, 2021
Keep the tissues handy for this one, folks, because before it was over I was bawling like a baby. Even though this story takes place during the holiday season, it’s not the Christmas magic I’m used to. Instead, it’s filled with the pure magic of true love – the kind that makes fairy tales happen. Ed and Donna have so many things stacked against them, it’s only the power of their love that will allow them to overcome those obstacles. I haven’t previously read anything else from this series, but this book makes me want to do that now.
February 9, 2018
Wyoming Wildflowers: The Beginning ( A Western Romance): Prequel to Wyoming Wildflower's Series by Patricia McLinn
A start to a great series! I couldn't ask for a better first book to set us off on a whole awesome series of cowboy and cowgirl love and romance! You will never regret giving Author Patricia McLinn books a chance! I am thankful for all her hard work!
A start to a great series! I couldn't ask for a better first book to set us off on a whole awesome series of cowboy and cowgirl love and romance! You will never regret giving Author Patricia McLinn books a chance! I am thankful for all her hard work!
December 14, 2018
As someone who studied Musical Theatre and has worked in the arts for years, I was astounded by how much this book clarified the difference between choosing a life in performing and choosing to express your arts in different ways.
I was thoroughly surprised and delighted by this book. It was exactly what my heart needed to read.
I was thoroughly surprised and delighted by this book. It was exactly what my heart needed to read.
May 14, 2020
Perfection...
You see a book with Patricia McLinn as the Author and you know you will be guaranteed an amazing love story. This is exactly my case in point with The Beginning.
Ed and Donna's story was beautiful. To have that instant connection would be something to behold and Patricia nailed it in this book.
Simply a stunning.
You see a book with Patricia McLinn as the Author and you know you will be guaranteed an amazing love story. This is exactly my case in point with The Beginning.
Ed and Donna's story was beautiful. To have that instant connection would be something to behold and Patricia nailed it in this book.
Simply a stunning.
December 31, 2021
Touring company actress Donna Roberts, meets rancher, Ed Currick. Their lives are very different but when their love is strong enough, they can make marriage a success. I admired the advice Ed's father gave him when he didn't think it was possible for them to be together. This book contained too much sex for me.
November 18, 2022
Ed Currick is a rancher who came into town to check out a livestock show in Denver. Donna Roberts is in a traveling theater group. Ed and Donna meet in a Denver lobby after they see each other there is an instant attraction. The only problem is that he is a rancher in Wyoming and she is an actress in a traveling theatrical show. I really enjoyed reading this sweet western romance prequel novel.
September 3, 2017
Singing, dancing and a cowboy
Fantastic read! Love at first sight many dont believe in it but Donna and Ed found out that it is real. For any reader who loves romance this is a great read, you will enjoy!!
Fantastic read! Love at first sight many dont believe in it but Donna and Ed found out that it is real. For any reader who loves romance this is a great read, you will enjoy!!
March 10, 2019
Good but still a prequel.
I have read other books by this author and enjoyed them. I haven't read any of the Wyoming Wildflowers series before this one so was a little disappointed that it seemed to be mainly an advertisement for the other books in this series.
I have read other books by this author and enjoyed them. I haven't read any of the Wyoming Wildflowers series before this one so was a little disappointed that it seemed to be mainly an advertisement for the other books in this series.
April 7, 2020
This was a fun read that moved fairly quickly! While Donna and Ed grew up in very different worlds, the language of love is the same. What starts out as a show stop fling for Donna quickly grows to be something more, and when she leaves for the next stop on their tour, both hearts are broken.
April 12, 2020
What a wonderful story!
I thought I had read this book before, but now know I hadn’t because I would have remembered the novel. The location, characters and background were well written, and I remember how much I enjoy Patricia McLinn.
I thought I had read this book before, but now know I hadn’t because I would have remembered the novel. The location, characters and background were well written, and I remember how much I enjoy Patricia McLinn.
December 14, 2020
Great love story
"They can't take that away from us." The perfect song for this delightful love story. Just like in the old black and white movies, this story is about Donna and Ed who met when Donna's Broadway troupe came to Denver for a week and Ed saw her for the first time.
"They can't take that away from us." The perfect song for this delightful love story. Just like in the old black and white movies, this story is about Donna and Ed who met when Donna's Broadway troupe came to Denver for a week and Ed saw her for the first time.
February 9, 2021
I had just finished reading the first book of the series, so when I read that there was a prequel, I picked it up. It was nice to see how the family began. I liked all the characters and was glad to find out how the romance got started.
February 18, 2021
Easy, enjoyable read.
I have read one other in this series so was pleased to read where it all began! Loved the theatre focus and the game Ed and Donna played listing things they love about events.
I have read one other in this series so was pleased to read where it all began! Loved the theatre focus and the game Ed and Donna played listing things they love about events.
May 4, 2022
Mixed feelings on this one
The book started slow but it did get better. Since I knew it was the backstory for a series, I knew it happened in the past but the historical feel worried me because I am new to the author.
The book started slow but it did get better. Since I knew it was the backstory for a series, I knew it happened in the past but the historical feel worried me because I am new to the author.
February 15, 2023
Ah--was so happy Patricia chose to write this. I was clued in on one of her notes in the various areas she keeps in touch with her readers and got it to read as soon as I could. As always- great read. And I am now ready to start on the rest of Wyoming Wildflowers.
June 21, 2017
Big dose fairy tale but with enough reality mixed in to work. 3.5 star
July 18, 2017
Not as good as her others, mainly because it is so brief.
October 31, 2017
I really enjoyed this book, and have found another author to follow. I look forward to reading the next of the series.
January 9, 2019
Just my kind of book. Quick, sweet and to the point. A must read!
February 18, 2019
A very touching story with a great ending. I really enjoyed it. A story of two people who meet and adjust their dreams to be together.
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