Ride the River

Rodeo Knights, a Western Romance Novel

What if the bank robber she’s after is the childhood sweetheart she might not be over?

After Regina, longing to be an investigator, spots a pattern in far-flung bank robberies, she wins approval to go undercover at three rodeos to find out more. The first day of the first rodeo, she runs into – literally – her childhood sweetheart, Chapin. And has the horrifying realization that W.C. Johnson, one of three prime suspects who fit the robbery pattern, is her Chapin -- William Chapin Johnson.

To keep Reggie from blabbing his name in that first instant, Chapin grabs her and kisses her. One word and she can ruin what he’s been working for.

Chapin is trying to make a comeback on the QT. He’d been on the cusp of stardom as a bronc rider until a nasty injury and botched recovery leave experts saying he’s done. As far as the rodeo world’s concerned he’s retired and living happily on his ranch. But he can’t let it go. Needing time to work his way back in, he’s been rodeoing far from home, in unfamiliar events, and under the name Bill Johnson.

Now, to keep from being outed, he has to take Reggie into his confidence. But even after all these years he knows her too well not to realize she’s keeping a secret from him. What on earth is she up to? Will Chapin find out what Reggie’s doing? Can Reggie trust Chapin with proof he’s not the bank robber? How will Chapin react if he finds out he’s a suspect? Can they overcome the issues that drove them apart in the first place? Who the heck is robbing banks on the rodeo circuit and can he (or she) be stopped?

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Ride the River: Rodeo Knights is a contemporary western romance with a hint of intrigue that will captivate fans of RaeAnne Thayne, Barbara Freethy and Debbie Macomber. The Rodeo Knights collection is a group of 10 interconnected yet stand-alone western romances written by bestselling authors Patricia McLinn, Laura Marie Altom, Debra Clopton, Margaret Daley, Cathy McDavid, Barbara McMahon, Lisa Mondello, Stephanie Rowe, Marin Thomas and Lenora Worth.

In this Rodeo Knights story, Ride the River characters go to three fictional Wyoming towns used as settings in other Patricia McLinn books. Longtime readers will recognize ranches and other landmarks from Sherman (Caught Dead in Wyoming mystery series), Bardville (Bardville, Wyoming series) and Park (Wyoming Wildflowers). Characters from the other books will make cameo appearances, too.

If you like Patricia's romantic suspense, you might also try:

Proof of Innocence

Price of Innocence (2019)

Bardville, Wyoming series:

A Stranger in the Family

A Stranger to Love

The Rancher Meets His Match

If you especially enjoy western romances, also try these other books by Patricia:

Wyoming Wildflowers series

Prequel — Wyoming Wildflowers: The Beginning

Almost a Bride*
Match Made in Wyoming*
My Heart Remembers*
-- A New World (prequel to Jack’s Heart)
Jack’s Heart
-- Rodeo Nights (prequel to Where Love Lives)
Where Love Lives: The Inheritance
* Wyoming Wildflowers Trilogy Boxed Set (3 Books in 1)

A Cowboy Wedding

Buy the entire Wyoming Wildflowers collection (Books 1-6, plus prequels) for one great price .... Wyoming Wildflowers: The Collection

A Place Called Home series

Lost and Found Groom

At the Heart’s Command

Hidden in a Heartbeat

About the Author

USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn spent more than 20 years as an editor at the Washington Post after newspaper stints in Rockford, Ill., and Charlotte, N.C. She received BA and MSJ degrees from Northwestern University.

McLinn is the author of more than 45 published novels, which are cited by readers and reviewers for wit and vivid characterization. Her books include mysteries, romantic suspense, contemporary romances and women’s fiction. They have topped bestseller lists and won numerous awards.

She is now living in Northern Kentucky, and writing full-time.