It’s a
delight to welcome the Queen of small-town fiction, New York Times
bestselling author Jodi Thomas back to Thoughts in Progress to share the debut
of her quaintest and craziest Texan town yet in a feel-good new novel released
yesterday, BREAKFAST AT THE HONEY CREEK CAFÉ.
Jodi has a
romantic, heartwarming contemporary new series set in Honey Creek, Texas—a
little town nestled in the rolling hills bordering the Brazos River, where
family bonds and legends run deep, and friendship and love (and gossip!) are
always close at hand.
BREAKFAST
AT THE HONEY CREEK CAFÉ
By Jodi
Thomas
*Series:
A Honey Creek Novel
*Paperback:
320 pages
*Publisher:
Zebra (May 26, 2020)
*Language:
English
*ISBN-10:
1420151282
*ISBN-13:
978-1420151282
Piper Jane Mackenzie, mayor of Honey Creek, won’t let a major scandal rip her quirky hometown apart, or jeopardize her dream of one day running for higher office. So, she’s willing to welcome undercover detective Colby McBride, hired to help solve the mystery behind her wannabe fiancé’s disappearance. Colby’s cover? That he is an old boyfriend now begging Piper for a second chance—always when there are plenty of townsfolk around to witness his shenanigans.
Piper
hardly knows whether to laugh or cry, especially when she finds herself drawn
to the handsome rascal. He's not the only newcomer she has to deal with.
There’s a new interim preacher in town, Sam Cassidy. Drifting from one
assignment to another since his one love died, Sam isn’t sure he’s the right
fit for Honey Creek. But as Piper knows, this is a place chock-full of
surprises. And if she can keep her town—and her heart—from going completely off
the rails, there may be a sweet, unexpected future in store . . .
Now for
those of you who aren’t familiar with the author, here’s a bit of background on
her.
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| Author Jodi Thomas |
Jodi has
been inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame. When not
working on a novel, Thomas enjoys traveling, renovating a historic home, and
“checking up” on her grown sons and four grandchildren.
For more
on Jodi and her writing, visit her online at: www.JodiThomas.com
Thanks so
much for stopping by today. What is it about small town life that has so much
appeal to us as readers?
Small town life has the appeal of a 'simpler' time. That said, having lived in more than one, many of the issues that cities face are also faced in small towns. Anonymity is more difficult though - which has some huge pluses.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the prolific Jodi.
Thanks for sharing some very wise thoughts about small towns.
DeleteMiss Jodi is just the best!!! Small towns are home to big hearts and sometimes big dreams. The sense of place is timeless. Life's simple pleasures are savored. If you are born there, and you choose to stay there, small things offer big comforts.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet description, Virginia!
DeleteSmall towns are such good places to set stories like this, aren't they, Mason? And I really like the premise of this one.Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll enjoy this series. I just found out PICNIC IN SOMEDAY VALLEY, the second in the series, will be released April 27. And now I'm in the middle of writing Book 3 and loving the characters!!
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