Synopses & Reviews
From New York Times bestselling author Jodi Thomas comes the first book in a compelling, emotionally resonant series set in a remote west Texas townwhere family can be made by blood or by choice Rancher Staten Kirkland, the last descendant of Ransom Canyon's founding father, is rugged and practical to the last. No one knows that when his troubling memories threaten to overwhelm him, he runs to lovely, reclusive Quinn O'Grady
or that she has her own secret that no one living knows.
Young Lucas Reyes has his eye on the prizecollege, and the chance to become something more than a ranch hand's son. But one night, one wrong decision, will set his life on a course even he hadn't imagined.
Yancy Grey is running hard from his troubled past. He doesn't plan to stick around Ransom Canyon, just long enough to learn the town's weaknesses and how to use them for personal gain. Only Yancy, a common criminal since he was old enough to reach a car's pedals, isn't prepared for what he encounters.
In this dramatic new series, the lives, loves and ambitions of four families will converge, set against a landscape that can be as unforgiving as it is beautiful, where passion, property and pride are worth fightingand even dyingfor.
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"Compelling and beautifully written." -Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author
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"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 characters farewell. You can count on her to give you a satisfying and memorable read."-Catherine Anderson, New York Times bestselling author
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"Thomas knocks it out of the park again." -Publishers Weekly starred review on Betting the Rainbow
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"Tender, realistic, and insightful, Thomas's latest title deals with issues that will strike an emotional chord with many readers and will appeal to fans of Debbie Macomber and Sherryl Woods." --Library Journal on Chance of a Lifetime
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"Terrific reading from page one to the end." -Fresh Fiction
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"Another winner... Tension rides high, mixed with humor and kisses more passionate than most full-on love scenes. Fans will be delighted." -Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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"A fast-moving, engaging tale that keeps you turning pages...Thomas's characters become as familiar as family or friends." -Fresh Fiction on WELCOME TO HARMONY
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"This book is like once again visiting old friends while making new ones and will leave readers eager for the next visit. A pure joy to read." -RT Book Reviews on JUST DOWN THE ROAD
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In the remote west Texas town of Ransom Canyon, family can be made by blood or by choice.
Rancher Staten Kirkland, the last descendent of Ransom Canyon's founding father, is rugged and practical to the last. No one knows that when his troubling memories threaten to overwhelm him, he runs to lovely, reclusive Quinn O'Grady...or that she has her own secret that no one living knows.
Young Lucas Reyes has his eye on the prize--college, and the chance to become something more than a ranch hand's son. But one night, one wrong decision, will set his life on a course even he hadn't imagined.
Yancy Grey is running hard from his troubled past. He doesn't plan to stick around Ransom Canyon, just stay long enough to learn the town's weaknesses and how to use them for personal gain. Only Yancy, a common criminal since he was old enough to reach a car's pedals, isn't prepared for what he encounters.
"Tender, heartfelt and wonderful. I loved every word." --New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne on The Little Teashop on Main
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From New York Times bestselling author Jodi Thomas comes the first book in a compelling, emotionally resonant series set in a remote west Texas town--where family can be made by blood or by choice Rancher Staten Kirkland, the last descendant of Ransom Canyon's founding father, is rugged and practical to the last. No one knows that when his troubling memories threaten to overwhelm him, he runs to lovely, reclusive Quinn O'Grady...or that she has her own secret that no one living knows.
Young Lucas Reyes has his eye on the prize--college, and the chance to become something more than a ranch hand's son. But one night, one wrong decision, will set his life on a course even he hadn't imagined.
Yancy Grey is running hard from his troubled past. He doesn't plan to stick around Ransom Canyon, just long enough to learn the town's weaknesses and how to use them for personal gain. Only Yancy, a common criminal since he was old enough to reach a car's pedals, isn't prepared for what he encounters.
In this dramatic new series, the lives, loves and ambitions of four families will converge, set against a landscape that can be as unforgiving as it is beautiful, where passion, property and pride are worth fighting--and even dying--for.
Don't miss the rest of the Ransom Canyon Series - Book 0.5: Winter's Camp
- Book 1: Ransom Canyon
- Book 2: Rustler's Moon
- Book 3: Lone Heart Pass
- Book 4: Sunrise Crossing
- Book 5: Wild Horse Springs
- Book 6: Indigo Lake
- Book 6.5: A Christmas Affair
- Book 7: Mistletoe Miracles
- Book 8: Christmas in Winter Valley
About the Author
New York Times bestselling author Jodi Thomas is a fifth-generation Texan who sets many of her stories in her home state, where her grandmother was born in a covered wagon. She is a certified marriage and family counselor, a Texas Tech graduate and writer-in-residence at West Texas A&M University. She lives with her husband in Amarillo, Texas.