At the Heart’s Command (A Place Called Home Book 2)

❤ When a second chance beckons, the heart beats an SOS. ❤

Colonel John Griffin Jr. is the best kind of military man. He’s a good and honorable soldier who’s determined to protect Ellyn Sinclair at all costs – especially from himself.

Years ago, Grif rejected a young Ellyn’s mild advances — despite how he felt about her — because he could not give her the life she deserved. Instead, Grif stood up as best man when Ellyn married his best friend. He became a member of the family, the godfather to her children.

But now Ellyn is a widow, living on his family’s ranch with her two young children. No matter what it costs him, Grif will do his duty – help single parent Ellyn and her children, while ignoring that he’s never stopped wanting her.

Ellyn could not be happier at Grif’s homecoming to Far Hills, Wyoming. They’re friends, after all. Always have been. Always will be . . . no matter how the old Ellyn dreamed of a friends to lovers scenario. She’s an adult now and her kids are all that matter. No matter what their mutual friends say about heat and chemistry.

The Army sends Grif back to the western small-town life he knew as a boy, the world of cowboys and cattle on Far Hills Ranch … and back to the woman he’s always loved. But how can he even dream of second chances, when they should have no chance at all.

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Far Hills Ranch has bound together the Susland family for nearly a century and a half. For just as long, there’s been a legend that the ranch and its family are cursed. Now, says the legend, the current generation is the last with a chance to break the curse.

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What readers say about At the Heart’s Command:

“If you love emotional stories with complex characters, especially strong heroines and heart-stopping heroes, don’t miss this book!”—5*

“A delightful romance about childhood friendship evolving into mature love. . . . Heartfelt.” –5*

“Emotion-packed story . . . a military hero willing to sacrifice for the ones he loves to give them what he thinks they need.”—5*

“I could feel the love all through the book.” – 5*

“A story that you cannot put down . . . The ending was so emotional and heart grabbing . . . Now to wipe my tears of joy.” –5*

“A wonderful book full of love and trust.” –5*

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What readers say about A Place Called Home series

“True love, second chances, and family curses. I look forward to reading the rest of the series,” –5*

“If you love emotional stories with complex characters, especially strong heroines and heart-stopping heroes, don’t miss this!” — 5*

“Patricia McLinn makes you ‘feel and live’ her stories.”–5*

“Great story of love and loss, of finding a way for dreams to come true.” – 5*

“If you love emotional stories with complex characters, especially strong heroines and heart-stopping heroes, don’t miss this!”–5*

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Want to know more about the recent lives and loves of the family and friends of Far Hills Ranch? Grif and Ellyn harbor an Army veteran and Wyoming rancher who’s in a royal predicament in The Forgotten Prince, Book 9 of Patricia McLinn’s The Wedding Series.

And don’t miss this connected series . . .

Helping love find a way

Characters from the A Place Called Home, Wyoming Wildflowers, and Bardville, Wyoming series and the romantic suspense Ride the River join forces to bring together people they hope will find love and happiness as they have.

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First Date: Divorce

Second Start: Family

About the Author

Patricia McLinn is the USA Today bestselling author of more than 60 published novels cited by readers and reviewers for wit and vivid characterization. Her books include mysteries, romantic suspense, contemporary romance, historical romance and women’s fiction. They have topped bestseller lists and won numerous awards.

She has spoken about writing from London to Melbourne, Australia, to Washington, D.C., including being a guest speaker at the Smithsonian.

McLinn spent more than 20 years as an editor at The Washington Post after stints as a sports writer (Rockford, Ill.) and assistant sports editor (Charlotte, N.C.). She received BA and MSJ degrees from Northwestern University.

Now living in Kentucky, McLinn loves to hear from readers through her website PatriciaMcLinn.com and social media.