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Authors: Jodi Thomas
Somewhere Along the Way
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PRAISE FOR REWRITING MONDAY
“Jodi Thomas again delivers a delightful, character-driven tale of modern Texas. . . . Heartwarming, heart-tugging, and just plain good reading.”
—Romance Reviews Today
“Thomas seamlessly weaves past and present into a gripping novel of contemporary romantic suspense, as Pepper begins to appreciate the accomplishments of previous generations and to enjoy true friendship and a sense of belonging for the first time in her life.”
—Booklist
“[Jodi Thomas] paints beautiful pictures with her words, creates characters that are so real you feel as though they’re standing next to you, and she has a deliciously wry sense of humor. . . . I enjoyed this book from page one until the end—and thoroughly recommend it.”
—Romance Novel TV
“If reading a new book is like opening a box of chocolates, then I got the one with cherry inside—my favorite—when I read
Rewriting Monday
. . . . This is quite a rich story with touching characters that seem real and behave like real people. ,.. I loved it.”
—The Book Smugglers
PRAISE FOR
TWISTED CREEK
“
Twisted Creek
will weave its way around the reader’s heart. Compelling and beautifully written, it is exactly the kind of heart-wrenching, emotional story one has come to expect from Jodi Thomas.”
—Debbie Macomber, #1
New York Times
bestselling author
“Jodi Thomas is a masterful storyteller. She grabs your attention on the first page, captures your heart, and then makes you sad when it is time to bid her wonderful characters farewell. You can count on Jodi Thomas to give you a satisfying and memorable read.
Twisted Creek
is absolutely delightful.”
—Catherine Anderson,
New York Times
bestselling author
“Thomas sketches a slow, sweet surrender, keeping the tension building to a rewarding resolution in this unsentimental, homespun romance.”
—Publishers Weekly
“
Twisted Creek
is a wonderful, character-driven tale that tells just what a family can be, even if it’s made up of a bunch of lonely friends. . . . Romance blooms slowly, but for two nearly lost souls, it’s rewarding when it does. . . . As usual, Jodi Thomas kept me up way later than normal!
Twisted Creek
could be anywhere, but Ms. Thomas makes it uniquely Texan with her wonderful characters and great dialogue. This is another thought-provoking novel to add to your Jodi Thomas collection.”
—Romance Reviews Today
“Romantic suspense and sweet women’s fiction are an unlikely combination, but in
Twisted Creek
, veteran storyteller Jodi Thomas makes the pairing work quite well. Allie’s love for her aging grandmother is sensitively portrayed, while her blossoming relationship with Luke simmers unforgettably in the background. This is a moving story about overcoming hardship and bitterness and about being brave enough to make a happy ending—no matter what it takes.”
—Romance Junkies
Titles by Jodi Thomas
SOMEWHERE ALONG THE WAY
WELCOME TO HARMONY
REWRITING MONDAY
TWISTED CREEK
THE LONE TEXAN
TALL, DARK, AND TEXAN
TEXAS PRINCESS
TEXAS RAIN
THE TEXAN’S REWARD
A TEXAN’S LUCK
WHEN A TEXAN GAMBLES
THE TEXAN’S WAGER
TO WED IN TEXAS
TO KISS A TEXAN
THE TENDER TEXAN
PRAIRIE SONG
THE TEXAN AND THE LADY
TO TAME A TEXAN’S HEART
FOREVER IN TEXAS
TEXAS LOVE SONG
TWO TEXAS HEARTS
THE TEXAN’S TOUCH
TWILIGHT IN TEXAS
THE TEXAN’S DREAM
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SOMEWHERE ALONG THE WAY
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Harmony, Jexas, was founded where two streams crossed on the prairie. One running south, the other east. Water had long ago dried, but the jagged ravine still scarred Harmony’s core like an Xamarking the center of town ... the heart of Harmony.
STELLA MCNABB CREDITED HER WILD DREAMS TO HER Gypsy blood.
Her husband of forty-two years felt the dreams were more related to the Mexican food she ate for dinner, but humored her for the sake of peace.
After enjoying the three-enchilada Tuesday night special at Mexican Plaza, Bob McNabb settled into his favorite chair and Stella went to bed.
About the time he got interested in the ten o’clock movie on the Western Legends channel, he heard Stella yelling. Bob climbed out of his recliner, turned on the hallway light, and walked to her bedside. He’d given up rushing in ’87.
He wasn’t surprised to find her pale as the moon outside and sweating.
