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ⓘ About Patricia McLinn
Patricia McLinn is an American author that writes mystery novels and women’s fiction. Patricia’s stories are warm and her characters witty. +Biography As a child, Patricia McLinn’s older sister Cathy would sneak her into the Helen M. Plum Memorial Library to read books that her parents would have probably frowned upon. Patricia learned to spell and read fairly early on. And she was more than keen to try her hand at the advanced sections of her local library, an undertaking that did not disappoint. She came across Charles Dickens and immediately knew that she wanted to become a writer. Dickens used such descriptive language that his books made Patricia’s spine tingle. She realized early on just how powerful words could be.
All Book Series by Patricia McLinn
Baby Blues and Wedding Bells
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2005
Her Knight, Her Protector
Series opener · book 1 of 10 · published 2015 Anthology · Lisa Mondello
The Knight and the Damsel
Book 2 of 10 · published 2015 Anthology · Margaret Daley
Cowboy Charade
Latest in the series · book 10 of 10 · published 2017 Anthology · Barbara McMahon
Danielle's Doll
Series opener · book 1 of 42 · published 1984 Anthology · Angel Milan
Summer Charade
Book 4 of 42 · published 1987 Anthology · Karen Toller Whittenburg
Her Bad Boy Billionaire Lover
Book 18 of 42 · published 1993 Anthology · Barbara Bretton
No Room at the Inn
Book 20 of 42 · published 1993 Anthology · Linda Randall Wisdom
Father in the Making
Book 27 of 42 · published 1995 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
Baby in the Boardroom
Book 32 of 42 · published 2010 Anthology · Michele Dunaway
The Lawman's Little Surprise
Book 37 of 42 · published 2010 Anthology · Roxann Delaney
The Sheriff's Christmas Surprise
Book 39 of 42 · published 2010 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
Tanner
Latest in the series · book 42 of 42 · published 2020 Anthology · Cheryl St. John
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Patricia McLinn?
Patricia McLinn is an American author that writes mystery novels and women’s fiction. Patricia’s stories are warm and her characters witty. +Biography As a child, Patricia McLinn’s older sister Cathy would sneak her into the Helen M. Plum Memorial Library to read books that her parents would have probably frowned upon.
Which Patricia McLinn series should I start with?
The best place to start is The Wedding series, the earliest of Patricia McLinn's multi-book series: it opens with Hoops (1990) and runs to 9 books across 1990–2016, ending with The Forgotten Prince (2016). Patricia McLinn's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Patricia McLinn written?
Patricia McLinn has 118 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1984 and 2025. 112 of them belong to 12 named series — the largest being the Caught Dead in Wyoming series with 15 books — and 6 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Patricia McLinn's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Patricia McLinn's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are The Wedding (1990–2016, 9 books), Bardville, Wyoming (1995–1998, 3 books) and A Place Called Home (2000, 3 books), plus 8 more.
How are Patricia McLinn's books organised into series?
This guide splits Patricia McLinn's 118 books into 12 named series and 6 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Caught Dead in Wyoming (15 books, 2012–2025); Rodeo Knights (10 books, 2015–2017); Secret Sleuth (9 books, 2018–2025); The Wedding (9 books, 1990–2016); Wyoming Wildflowers (8 books, 2001–2020), plus 7 further series.