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Lost and Found Groom
"...bursting with wonderful
Patricia McLinn romantic touches -- powerful characters, strong interplay and
fiery moments". --Romantic Times
"While following a story in distant Santa Estella, hardheaded journalist Kendra Jenner finds herself in the middle of a vicious hurricane. . .and unexpectedly in the arms of a stranger who speaks virtually no English. Fear leads to passion leads to their making a baby, a baby which Kendra fully expects to raise on her own, since her search for Matthew's father - who she only knows as Paulo Ayudor - is a fruitless one. Then, three years later, her "Paulo" shows up out of the blue at her home in Wyoming, speaking the perfect English of an American, and identifying himself as Daniel Delligati. He announces he's come for his son. . .and for her." -- (From an Amazon review by Karen Templeton)
Patricia McLinn romantic touches -- powerful characters, strong interplay and
fiery moments". --Romantic Times
"While following a story in distant Santa Estella, hardheaded journalist Kendra Jenner finds herself in the middle of a vicious hurricane. . .and unexpectedly in the arms of a stranger who speaks virtually no English. Fear leads to passion leads to their making a baby, a baby which Kendra fully expects to raise on her own, since her search for Matthew's father - who she only knows as Paulo Ayudor - is a fruitless one. Then, three years later, her "Paulo" shows up out of the blue at her home in Wyoming, speaking the perfect English of an American, and identifying himself as Daniel Delligati. He announces he's come for his son. . .and for her." -- (From an Amazon review by Karen Templeton)
254 pages, ebook
First published August 1, 2000
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Patricia McLinn
127 books311 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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January 14, 2014
Reprehensible heroine and horribly frustrating story. That about describes the story in a few words. There was some potential for a good story, but a large part of the problem is that the author doesn't seem to understand how despicable the female protagonist, Kendra, really is.
Granted, I was genuinely sympathetic with Kendra for the majority of the book: she has a lot of emotional baggage and fear of loss that she needs to deal with, and it is not helped that she is abandoned by her son's father for three years. It turns out there is a very good reason for this , but even so, I could understand the sense of betrayal and mistrust she must have cultivated those three.
However, any sympathy I had for Kendra flew straight out the window at the 85% mark . She says at one point that she would not come between her son and his father, but her actions at every turn contradict this. At least for most of the story I could understand her fears and insecurities, if not her motives - but I wish more people called her out on her hypocrisy. There is one person who gives her a single reprimand, but that is not nearly enough. For example, I would have loved it if at least one person had turned it around on Kendra and given her a child's perspective on the matter
This story needs either for Kendra to be truer to her word OR for more people trying to slap some sense into her - which is where the bit about the author, Patricia McLinn, not realizing what a terrible person Kendra is comes into play. The thing is, you can write about awful people and still make it an enjoyable read... but the author has to frame it in such a way so that it at least acknowledges their awfulness. McLinn doesn't want to acknowledge Kendra's faults, and as such, neither do any of the characters in the story, and Kendra gets almost no consequences for her horrible, reprehensible behavior. Sure, she gets better by the end, but there is still no real acknowledgment of her despicable actions. If it wasn't for the fact that they did have a kid together, I would wish that Daniel would leave this woman and go find his happiness with someone else, because he is a truly good person and deserves so much better than Kendra's selfishness and mistrust. Daniel's character is not faultless, but his determination throughout the story to be a good father even though it is difficult for him is a truly admirable and winning part of his character, and is the only reason why I'm not giving this book one star.
Granted, I was genuinely sympathetic with Kendra for the majority of the book: she has a lot of emotional baggage and fear of loss that she needs to deal with, and it is not helped that she is abandoned by her son's father for three years. It turns out there is a very good reason for this , but even so, I could understand the sense of betrayal and mistrust she must have cultivated those three.
However, any sympathy I had for Kendra flew straight out the window at the 85% mark . She says at one point that she would not come between her son and his father, but her actions at every turn contradict this. At least for most of the story I could understand her fears and insecurities, if not her motives - but I wish more people called her out on her hypocrisy. There is one person who gives her a single reprimand, but that is not nearly enough. For example, I would have loved it if at least one person had turned it around on Kendra and given her a child's perspective on the matter
This story needs either for Kendra to be truer to her word OR for more people trying to slap some sense into her - which is where the bit about the author, Patricia McLinn, not realizing what a terrible person Kendra is comes into play. The thing is, you can write about awful people and still make it an enjoyable read... but the author has to frame it in such a way so that it at least acknowledges their awfulness. McLinn doesn't want to acknowledge Kendra's faults, and as such, neither do any of the characters in the story, and Kendra gets almost no consequences for her horrible, reprehensible behavior. Sure, she gets better by the end, but there is still no real acknowledgment of her despicable actions. If it wasn't for the fact that they did have a kid together, I would wish that Daniel would leave this woman and go find his happiness with someone else, because he is a truly good person and deserves so much better than Kendra's selfishness and mistrust. Daniel's character is not faultless, but his determination throughout the story to be a good father even though it is difficult for him is a truly admirable and winning part of his character, and is the only reason why I'm not giving this book one star.
December 17, 2013
Kendra Jenner, a journalist, was on the trail of a hot story in Santa Estella when she gets caught in a hurricane. She finds herself in the arms of the man who kept her safe and she left the country carrying his child. Her search for this man was fruitless...his name not real.
Three years after their fated meeting and lovemaking, he arrives on her doorstep to claim his child and her.
It is all downhill from this point. Her diatribes bordered on cruel, thinking of no one but herself. Her claims of protecting her son were ridiculous. Her refusal to completely share Matthew with his father was extremely selfish and so unfair to the Daniel. She would not listen to any opinion or advice from those who loved her and wanted nothing but the best for her, Matthew and Daniel. Her continual complaining was so repetitive that I wanted to pull my hair out. I almost quit reading several times but I kept thinking it would surely get better. My Kindle was at 94% when it started its turnaround and the book ended at 98%. For me, there was so much negativity that it overshadowed the outcome. She only thought of her own pain and really did not take Daniel's pain into consideration. Her behavior contributed heavily to my dislike of her and that dislike did not change when things took a turn for the better. It was too little, too late. Daniel deserved so much better than he got and there were times I thought Matthew would be better off with him instead of Kendra.
I am sorry that I cannot recommend this book. It was extremely frustrating and repetitive which contributes to the boring factor.
Even with a HEA, it troubles me to still feel sad and sorry for the way the hero was treated after finishing the book. I like to see that factor resolved, but it just didn't happen.
Three years after their fated meeting and lovemaking, he arrives on her doorstep to claim his child and her.
It is all downhill from this point. Her diatribes bordered on cruel, thinking of no one but herself. Her claims of protecting her son were ridiculous. Her refusal to completely share Matthew with his father was extremely selfish and so unfair to the Daniel. She would not listen to any opinion or advice from those who loved her and wanted nothing but the best for her, Matthew and Daniel. Her continual complaining was so repetitive that I wanted to pull my hair out. I almost quit reading several times but I kept thinking it would surely get better. My Kindle was at 94% when it started its turnaround and the book ended at 98%. For me, there was so much negativity that it overshadowed the outcome. She only thought of her own pain and really did not take Daniel's pain into consideration. Her behavior contributed heavily to my dislike of her and that dislike did not change when things took a turn for the better. It was too little, too late. Daniel deserved so much better than he got and there were times I thought Matthew would be better off with him instead of Kendra.
I am sorry that I cannot recommend this book. It was extremely frustrating and repetitive which contributes to the boring factor.
Even with a HEA, it troubles me to still feel sad and sorry for the way the hero was treated after finishing the book. I like to see that factor resolved, but it just didn't happen.
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May 24, 2015I didn't get far with this. By the sixth page I was onto the fourteenth, or perhaps fifteenth, character (it all got a bit confusing) and I was totally and utterly lost.
When I have to re-read pages several times in order to work out who is related to whom, and what relationship they have to whoever is supposed to be the main character, then I give up. Life is too short.
When I have to re-read pages several times in order to work out who is related to whom, and what relationship they have to whoever is supposed to be the main character, then I give up. Life is too short.
September 4, 2014
This was definitely a book I'm glad to be done reading. I didn't dislike it enough to stop before finishing, but the story seemed unnecessarily dragged out. Kendra was a pain to deal with and Daniel never did totally explain about his job and different identities which would have made the book worth getting through. The most exciting scene (although maybe a bit predictable) was the climax with Daniel's rescue of the missing hikers. I also acknowledge that may have only appealed to me so much since I'm married to a pilot. I even had to read the prologue twice because it was so confusing to be introduced to that many characters in the span of a couple of pages. Won't be continuing with this series.
February 22, 2013
I loved the begnning of this story with Daniel and Kendra in a dangerous and unique situation that put them out of their comfort zones. It was a long and difficult road for their relationship, which involved self discovery and teaching one another how to uncover their own layers. I was engrosed in the story, couldn't put it down and wasn't disappointed by a tense and exciting climax.
July 23, 2014
Two-haiku review:
Trapped in hurricane
She loved him and then lost him
He finds her and son
Heart-wrenching at times
Slow start then turns terrific
Ending brought a tear
Trapped in hurricane
She loved him and then lost him
He finds her and son
Heart-wrenching at times
Slow start then turns terrific
Ending brought a tear
August 27, 2014
You can easily fall for Daniel...at times I wanted to ring Kendra's neck....all in all this as an enjoyable book!
December 19, 2020
Over coming your fears and living for love
Kendra risked her life trying to find the story of a man helping others when a hurricane came through and she had found shelter in a dark cave like place but she wasnt alone. A man was there but gave her a name that was false and 3 yrs later showed up and wouldnt take no as an answer. Best book in a while cant wait to read the series.
Kendra risked her life trying to find the story of a man helping others when a hurricane came through and she had found shelter in a dark cave like place but she wasnt alone. A man was there but gave her a name that was false and 3 yrs later showed up and wouldnt take no as an answer. Best book in a while cant wait to read the series.
July 20, 2017
This technically wasn't a bad read, but if I had known going in how drawn out and exhausting it would become I definitely could have passed. I give points for a unique plot and interesting characters at least. Although I started out semi-liking the heroine Kendra, the longer the story went on the more I grew not only frustrated with her ridiculous insecurities and stubbornness to not budge at all and compromise for the hero Daniel. Honestly that is entirely why the story was exhausting! Kendra literally made everything feel impossible. I have no idea how Daniel withstood her judgment and lack of trust. She held to her little moral high ground thinking her reasons made absolute sense and were somehow justified because she did it in the name of "protecting her son" and even "protecting herself" but really they were her fear driving her insecurities into hyper-drive and being absolutely immovable when Daniel did so much to prove to her he was sticking around, that he wasn't going to leave or disappear like her father and even though her losing her father wasn't by his choice she refused to understand that LIFE HAPPENS so either one of them could leave one day and never come back like she kept claiming he would do because of his love for flying and taking "unnecessary risks" and somehow because she lived the most cautious and risk free life now it made her reasons and rules law.
On top of that, I didn't feel the chemsitry between the two. The story dragged and it took for literal ever for anyting romantic to happen between the two and by the time it did I was so frustrated with Kendra I didn't care anymore. Especially because she pulled the whole "get close only to push him away" thing a few times before something "really" happened. I couldn't understand why he would fall in love with her.
And last, the only flaw I found with Daniel and it was likely the author's fault was I never got a real "feel" for his connection to his son. Sure they spoke of it but I never felt he loved him or was connected to him at all. Sure he was two years old but you rarely read that he was holding him or doing anything that made me imagine him being especially caring and fatherly to his son whom he seemed hellbent on claiming and being there for.
So ultimately it wasn't a bad book but there was too much weighing it down to be truly good. It had potential but I think the author got lost in the angst between Kendra and Daniel and forgot to write a more lively character for their son and their relationships with the rest of the characters in the book. Not to mention the ridiculous "curse" her family had? The prologue was actually really confusing to me with all the name dropping of these kids she was somehow connected with and I never felt that the curse had any place in the story and felt like it was an after thought to mix in whenever the author remembered it.
On top of that, I didn't feel the chemsitry between the two. The story dragged and it took for literal ever for anyting romantic to happen between the two and by the time it did I was so frustrated with Kendra I didn't care anymore. Especially because she pulled the whole "get close only to push him away" thing a few times before something "really" happened. I couldn't understand why he would fall in love with her.
And last, the only flaw I found with Daniel and it was likely the author's fault was I never got a real "feel" for his connection to his son. Sure they spoke of it but I never felt he loved him or was connected to him at all. Sure he was two years old but you rarely read that he was holding him or doing anything that made me imagine him being especially caring and fatherly to his son whom he seemed hellbent on claiming and being there for.
So ultimately it wasn't a bad book but there was too much weighing it down to be truly good. It had potential but I think the author got lost in the angst between Kendra and Daniel and forgot to write a more lively character for their son and their relationships with the rest of the characters in the book. Not to mention the ridiculous "curse" her family had? The prologue was actually really confusing to me with all the name dropping of these kids she was somehow connected with and I never felt that the curse had any place in the story and felt like it was an after thought to mix in whenever the author remembered it.
May 15, 2015
Quite an exciting beginning to Lost and Found Groom with Kendra, a reporter, trying to find and get a story on the elusive Taumaturgio (Miracle Worker) in Santa Estella when a hurricane hits. She was saved from being crushed by a collapsing building by Paulo who stayed with her for a few days and took her to the consulate when the hurricane let up, then left. Kendra was pregnant but was never able to find Paulo to tell him so she raised her son on her own. Three years later Paulo came to her door in the U.S. but tells her his real name is Daniel. She has a million questions - where has he been, does he know about their son and who is he really? You will have to read this book to find out.
I liked this romantic suspense about the trials of Kendra and Daniel (Paulo). The set up in the first chapter was hard to follow and I couldn't figure out who everyone was - as children or adults. Once I got past that part, I enjoyed the story. The ranch had a big impact on Kendra and sounded like a place I would like to visit. Daniel was an unusual character who I really liked, even though he took off on Kendra after the hurricane. I didn't like Kendra very much because she was so reserved and afraid of losing her heart. I found it tiresome. I was hoping Daniel and Kendra would get together but couldn't figure out how Daniel would get through Kendra's wall. Editing would have helped this book read more easily.
I liked this romantic suspense about the trials of Kendra and Daniel (Paulo). The set up in the first chapter was hard to follow and I couldn't figure out who everyone was - as children or adults. Once I got past that part, I enjoyed the story. The ranch had a big impact on Kendra and sounded like a place I would like to visit. Daniel was an unusual character who I really liked, even though he took off on Kendra after the hurricane. I didn't like Kendra very much because she was so reserved and afraid of losing her heart. I found it tiresome. I was hoping Daniel and Kendra would get together but couldn't figure out how Daniel would get through Kendra's wall. Editing would have helped this book read more easily.
April 29, 2014
Didn't care much for Kendra. She was a bit of a witch in my opinion. I can see though, where life experience would make her overly cautious in some of her decisions. All in all it was a good read.
June 11, 2015
Great Read
Lost and Found Groom is a wonderful beach read. A poignant story of faith,love and trusting in those traits. Sure to lea e you with a smile.
Lost and Found Groom is a wonderful beach read. A poignant story of faith,love and trusting in those traits. Sure to lea e you with a smile.
December 9, 2018
What a jerk...
Kendra is researching a story in Santa Estella when a hurricane hits. She finds herself in shelter with the suave, heroic Paolo. Long story short, it is a life or death situation; emotions run high. They do the deed, survive the night, and Paolo disappears after letting Kendra to safety.
Fast forward three years: Kendra has a new job, not what she was gunning for, but still seems happy. Lives back on the family ranch. And, oh yea, she has a kid from the fateful hurricane night.
For three years she has been raising this kid on her own. And after numerous phone calls, contacts, anything she can do to find this Paolo, she finds he doesn't exist. Never did. But she is still lamenting over losing him, hopes he is ok, and wishes he knew his son(?!).
Then one day, out of the blue, he arrives at her house, walking in to her life like the past three years never happened and makes demands on her like it is his right. And she never fights him on it. She gives in every time.
So she is a strong independent woman who alone raised her son for three years and I am to believe that she would listen to anything that this neanderthal of a bully has to say.
Never mind that he knew she was looking for him since one of his personas actually spoke to her when she was looking for him.
And oh boo hoo. He has a sad backstory that naturally ended up with everything ok... except for not being able to emotionally attach to anyone.
I could go on. But grow weary of the whole thing.
Let's just say... I have not found many books that have my name as the main character; and I am a little disappointed this is one of them.
Kendra is researching a story in Santa Estella when a hurricane hits. She finds herself in shelter with the suave, heroic Paolo. Long story short, it is a life or death situation; emotions run high. They do the deed, survive the night, and Paolo disappears after letting Kendra to safety.
Fast forward three years: Kendra has a new job, not what she was gunning for, but still seems happy. Lives back on the family ranch. And, oh yea, she has a kid from the fateful hurricane night.
For three years she has been raising this kid on her own. And after numerous phone calls, contacts, anything she can do to find this Paolo, she finds he doesn't exist. Never did. But she is still lamenting over losing him, hopes he is ok, and wishes he knew his son(?!).
Then one day, out of the blue, he arrives at her house, walking in to her life like the past three years never happened and makes demands on her like it is his right. And she never fights him on it. She gives in every time.
So she is a strong independent woman who alone raised her son for three years and I am to believe that she would listen to anything that this neanderthal of a bully has to say.
Never mind that he knew she was looking for him since one of his personas actually spoke to her when she was looking for him.
And oh boo hoo. He has a sad backstory that naturally ended up with everything ok... except for not being able to emotionally attach to anyone.
I could go on. But grow weary of the whole thing.
Let's just say... I have not found many books that have my name as the main character; and I am a little disappointed this is one of them.
April 3, 2019
This review is of Lost and Found Groom by Patricia McLinn.
Note: this review contains spoilers!
For all of you who have read reviews of this book where the reviewer slammed the heroine Kendra, this review is not like that! I loved this book and Kendra and thought she was fully justified in her actions. And the author did a fantastic job laying everything out. Daniel lied to Kendra about everything from the beginning and when she tried to find him, and even talked to him in one of his other personas, he would not let himself be found.
So no, he has no rights and the birth certificate reads “father unknown.” And when he makes an appearance, he is still going behind her back and lying to her. Lies of omission are still lies. I don’t blame her one bit for not trusting him!
With that said, this was a wonderful book full of love and trust. Daniel had to go through so much to figure out how to open up, determine what is truly important, and trust and love others. Kendra had already gone through the process, so she could see the changes in Daniel.
I hope you love this book as much as I did and stand by Kendra as she protects her son.
Note: this review contains spoilers!
For all of you who have read reviews of this book where the reviewer slammed the heroine Kendra, this review is not like that! I loved this book and Kendra and thought she was fully justified in her actions. And the author did a fantastic job laying everything out. Daniel lied to Kendra about everything from the beginning and when she tried to find him, and even talked to him in one of his other personas, he would not let himself be found.
So no, he has no rights and the birth certificate reads “father unknown.” And when he makes an appearance, he is still going behind her back and lying to her. Lies of omission are still lies. I don’t blame her one bit for not trusting him!
With that said, this was a wonderful book full of love and trust. Daniel had to go through so much to figure out how to open up, determine what is truly important, and trust and love others. Kendra had already gone through the process, so she could see the changes in Daniel.
I hope you love this book as much as I did and stand by Kendra as she protects her son.
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August 10, 2024
Great story about a reporter who has a one-night stand with a man who she is stranded with during a hurricane on a small island of the coast of South America. Kendra is sent back home via her consulate and when she discovers she is pregnant she can't discover the whereabouts of the mysterious man who called himself Paulo Ayudor. She quits her job and goes to live in Far Hills, Wyoming where she used to spend her summers as a kid and where she is part owner of a ranch. Here she has a support system for herself and Matthew, and she had a job at the local paper. Imagine her surprise when she opens her front door the years later, to find the man she knew as Paulo on her front porch. Only his name is really Daniel Delligatti, and he knows he has a son.
Much drama and heartache before these two are going to find a way to be together. Lies, subterfuge, misunderstandings, old hurts and new worries, this one has it all.
Much drama and heartache before these two are going to find a way to be together. Lies, subterfuge, misunderstandings, old hurts and new worries, this one has it all.
April 4, 2019
Slow
I got this book because I thought it was a cowboy kind of book by the picture I know your not supposed to judge a book by its cover but I did... And this is not a cowboy book at all and in fact it was slow i almost gave up on reading it half way through. I just wanted to shout get on with it already and when it did it has about a chapter to go in the book which I think could have been done sooner in the book and made the accident bigger at the end made a feature of that to give it something a different dimension instead of top riding around the love story make a feature out of it...
I got this book because I thought it was a cowboy kind of book by the picture I know your not supposed to judge a book by its cover but I did... And this is not a cowboy book at all and in fact it was slow i almost gave up on reading it half way through. I just wanted to shout get on with it already and when it did it has about a chapter to go in the book which I think could have been done sooner in the book and made the accident bigger at the end made a feature of that to give it something a different dimension instead of top riding around the love story make a feature out of it...
April 15, 2019
Kendra met Daniel three years ago during a hurricane. They spent a few nights together waiting out the storm. At that time he pretended not to understand English, spoke broken, sporatic words, and gave her a fake name.
I liked that Kendra was cautious about Daniel and wanted to protect her son. He had lied to her and disappeared from her life. I felt she wad entitled to feel the way she felt.
I didn't like Daniel at first or his instance that they knew each other after their brief time together. I'm not a fan of love at first sight, I believe you have to know someone to really love them.
The last few chapters were my favorite. I'm glad Kendra gave Daniel a chance.
I liked that Kendra was cautious about Daniel and wanted to protect her son. He had lied to her and disappeared from her life. I felt she wad entitled to feel the way she felt.
I didn't like Daniel at first or his instance that they knew each other after their brief time together. I'm not a fan of love at first sight, I believe you have to know someone to really love them.
The last few chapters were my favorite. I'm glad Kendra gave Daniel a chance.
November 3, 2018
Great story!
I really liked this story, but feel compelled to point out a few things that bugged me. There were a few typos and examples of incorrect grammar. As to the story, I had a hard time believing that a small town would accept a stranger who has just come to town to work at a community daycare. I am certain that background checks would have been insisted upon - not for the local folks who all knew each other, but for Daniel.
Also, I think Kendra would have expressed more outrage when she realized that “Paulo” knew English.
Other than that, I loved it.
I really liked this story, but feel compelled to point out a few things that bugged me. There were a few typos and examples of incorrect grammar. As to the story, I had a hard time believing that a small town would accept a stranger who has just come to town to work at a community daycare. I am certain that background checks would have been insisted upon - not for the local folks who all knew each other, but for Daniel.
Also, I think Kendra would have expressed more outrage when she realized that “Paulo” knew English.
Other than that, I loved it.
November 14, 2022
What a way to start a series of stories. This is about Kendra and her adventure while following one story she encounters a hurricane and become involved with a stranger who helped keep her safe. He didn't speak English. Now five years later he knocks on her front door. No I am not going to tell the rest of the story. I have read it several times and still enjoy Patricia McLinn's style of writing. Cant wait to get the rest of the stories in this series.
January 2, 2023
A sweet and touching story, with an unusual and compelling beginning. . . a couple who meet and take shelter together during a hurricane. A baby is of course the result. . . but our heroine can't find the father. And when he eventually finds *them* several years later, she seems to make it as difficult as possible for him to earn the right be part of their lives. To me, the beginning was the best part of the book.
August 23, 2017
The beginning was confusing -- LOT of characters and then the legend/curse and then boom, there's a hurricane in another country and then you're fast-forwarded 3 years to get to the guts of the story. Spent most of the rest of the book frustrated with Kendra's character and the mysterious Daniel. There was a happy ending...
September 4, 2017
Lost and Found Groom
Patricia McLinn is the author of Lost and Found Groom. A beautiful love story with many ups and downs. I had a difficult time putting it down. It's an amazing tale of an Indian curse that lasts for five generations but is lost as true love comes just in time.
Patricia McLinn is the author of Lost and Found Groom. A beautiful love story with many ups and downs. I had a difficult time putting it down. It's an amazing tale of an Indian curse that lasts for five generations but is lost as true love comes just in time.
September 30, 2018
Great writing as always...
McLinn is an excellent story teller with wonderful characters. This female protagonist got on my last good nerve however. I loved all the auxiliary cast of women, men and children. OK, Kendra finally removed her head from where it shouldn't go but really I wanted to poke her. Grrrr. I look forward to reading more in this series.
McLinn is an excellent story teller with wonderful characters. This female protagonist got on my last good nerve however. I loved all the auxiliary cast of women, men and children. OK, Kendra finally removed her head from where it shouldn't go but really I wanted to poke her. Grrrr. I look forward to reading more in this series.
April 30, 2019
Love long searched
This love starts in a whirlwind. Three years later it comes to life again through trials, stubbornness and determination. Was so cool to spend time in another place and as other people and many different lives. Good story. I always enjoy new places, cultures and see how all can mesh.
This love starts in a whirlwind. Three years later it comes to life again through trials, stubbornness and determination. Was so cool to spend time in another place and as other people and many different lives. Good story. I always enjoy new places, cultures and see how all can mesh.
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April 28, 2020This was a different one. Two people meet up in a hurricane. He saves her, doesn’t speak English...and they have a child. But she can’t find him after she returns home. It turns out...that man doesn’t even exist. But...he shows up at her door years later, ready to be a part of her life. Lots of cool stuff is woven into this Wyoming story.
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December 26, 2024
Everything started off okay with this book, and then it kind of felt like the author got bored with this specific couple and tried to rush through the conflict and resolution very quickly. Most actions taken by characters were okay, but there were two glaringly stupid decisions made by both main characters that really dragged down the rating of this book for me.
July 24, 2017
Okay
It was okay I really enjoyed the characters. Though it was just a pain to get into and continue reading. I did enjoy the book. I think I might read it again but not for awhile.
It was okay I really enjoyed the characters. Though it was just a pain to get into and continue reading. I did enjoy the book. I think I might read it again but not for awhile.
September 8, 2018
I really enjoyed the story of Kendra and Daniel. This story had a back story of history from Kendra's family legacy. Both characters struggled with their pasts but were fighting an internal battle.
September 10, 2022
What a well written book! I like how it explains the curse from 1878 then goes into how the boy came about in Chapter 2 then how Daniel and Kendra met. There are details about the ranch and fairness of the ownership for family. Excellent story! 5 Stars!
September 12, 2022
Exciting and entertaining
The ending is especially an exciting situation, and the rest of the story is entertaining. The main female of the book has a stubborn streak, but it all works out as a romance should.
The ending is especially an exciting situation, and the rest of the story is entertaining. The main female of the book has a stubborn streak, but it all works out as a romance should.
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