Patricia McLinn
Published: 2010-11-14
Total Pages: 298
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In 16 days of the Winter Olympics, careers can be made, medals can be won and hearts can be saved . . . Tessa Rutledge, once an Olympic champion figure skater, returns to the Games as a coach, encountering her first love and only heartbreak and testing her ability to forgive. Alpine skier Kyle Armstrong has made a terrible mistake that could cost her a shot at Olympic gold as well as any hope of reconciling with the man she loves. Biathlete Rikki Lodge thinks she's just happy to be at the Games, until she meets a hockey player who demands that she do what she's never done before: put it all on the line. Let The Games begin! In The Games, longtime sports journalist and best-selling novelist Patricia McLinn takes you inside the Winter Olympics. Patricia’s award-winning books have gained fans around the world. Of her recent releases, Booklist said: “beautifully written, richly emotional love stories that are a joy to read.” Reviews "A gold-medal winner … fast-paced, vivid and true-to-life." -- Christine Brennan, USA Today sports columnist and TV analyst "McLinn wins gold with this sparkling romance! The Games is your ticket behind the cameras and inside the hearts of the Winter Olympics." -- Carla Neggers, New York Times bestselling author "The Games accurately portrays the emotional roller coaster an athlete rides in pursuit of Olympic glory." -- Michael Weiss, U.S. Olympic figure skater and three-time U.S. Men's Champion More sports romance from Patricia McLinn From The Wedding Series: Hoops (prequel) and The Surprise Princess From Wyoming Wildflowers: Rodeo Nights (prequel) and Where Love Lives Also by Patricia McLinn Marry Me series Wedding of the Century The Unexpected Wedding Guest A Most Unlikely Wedding Baby Blues and Wedding Bells Seasons in a Small Town series What Are Friends For? (Spring) The Right Brother (Summer) Falling for Her (Autumn) Warm Front (Winter) The Wedding Series Prelude to a Wedding Wedding Party Grady’s Wedding The Runaway Bride The Christmas Princess Hoops The Surprise Princess Not a Family Man The Forgotten Prince Wyoming Wildflowers series Wyoming Wildflowers: The Beginning Almost a Bride Match Made in Wyoming My Heart Remembers A New World Jack’s Heart Rodeo Nights Where Love Lives A Cowboy Wedding Making Christmas 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 Northern Kentucky, McLinn loves to hear from readers through her website PatriciaMcLinn.com and social media.