Dieser Autor ist bekannt für seine Werke, die sich mit komplexen Familiendynamiken und zwischenmenschlichen Beziehungen auseinandersetzen. Sein Schreiben taucht häufig in die Tiefen der menschlichen Psyche ein und untersucht die Motivationen und Emotionen, die unsere Handlungen antreiben. Mit seinem scharfen Einblick in die menschliche Natur und seinem Talent, lebendige Charaktere zu erschaffen, hat er sowohl bei Lesern als auch bei Kritikern Anerkennung gefunden. Sein Stil ist sowohl zugänglich als auch zum Nachdenken anregend und zieht die Leser in reichhaltige und fesselnde Erzählungen.
A small-town Texas Christmas story, where hearts are lost, love is found, and family always brings you back home. Griffin Holloway is desperate: the Maverick Ranch has been in his family for generations, but lately, it's a money pit. He'd sooner marry one of his horses than sell the ranch. Marriage, though, could be a solution. If he can woo a wealthy bride, he might save the ranch -- just in time for Christmas.
Set against the backdrop of Whispering Mountain, this romance follows a solitary wolf who encounters a woman destined to change his life. The story weaves themes of love and destiny, exploring the transformative power of connection in a rugged landscape. Jodi Thomas, a New York Times bestselling author, crafts a heartfelt narrative filled with emotional depth and captivating characters, highlighting the journey from loneliness to love.
Kora Adams doesn't believe in curses, but she has known nothing but bad luck all of her life. Until the night a handsome stranger knocks on her front door. Winter McQuillen has inherited a sprawling Texas ranch--but the only way he can claim it is to have a wife--this very night. Now, Kora has to make a choice--turn Winter out of her home or take a chance on the possibility of love.
Set against the backdrop of the Whispering Mountain series, this novel explores the journey of a reclusive rancher and the woman who is determined to break through his barriers. Their evolving relationship unfolds amidst the challenges of isolation and emotional healing, blending romance with themes of connection and trust. As they navigate their pasts and the complexities of love, readers are drawn into a heartfelt story of redemption and the power of companionship.
Set in the Old West, this story follows a handsome Texas Ranger and a mysterious woman on the run from a dire situation. Their journey unfolds in a tender narrative that explores themes of courage and redemption, marking the beginning of the Whispering Mountain series by bestselling author Jodi Thomas.
Take a trip to beautiful Texas and the fabled St. Nicholas Hotel on Christmas Eve, 1859 where anything can happen—even love—in the story collection fans of Diana Palmer, Linda Lael Miller, and Lori Wilde will fall in love with this holiday season! ONE NIGHT AT THE ST. NICHOLASNew York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Jodi ThomasTo escape her stepmother’s plot to marry her off, Texas heiress Jacqueline Hartman spends Christmas Eve sharing a hideout with an accused bank robber. After a night in Nathanial Ward’s arms, Jacqueline is certain she has met her match after all. But will his heartfelt promise of love lead to his demise at the hands of the law? BIRDIE’S FLIGHT * Celia BonaduceSeamstress Birdie Flanagan gets the surprise of her life when she receives a beautiful gown—and a sudden invitation—for the ball of the season! With her flaming red hair, Birdie creates a stir from the moment she arrives, capturing the eye of the dashing Captain Douglas Newcastle. But will a villainous suitor from her past keep her from her long awaited happily-ever-after? TEXAS SPIRIT * Rachael MilesWhen lovely spinster Eugenie Charpentier makes a trip across the Texas frontier with former Texas Ranger Asher Graham, she gets an unexpected lesson in the ways of rough-and-tumble men. But once Asher is escorting her across the dance floor at the Christmas ball, it’s Jenny’s turn to tutor the rugged lawman in the art of love. . . .
A slice of Americana delivered with her characteristic warmth, endearing characters, and authentic Texan flair, the third Honey Creek novel by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jodi Thomas takes readers to Clifton Bend, Texas, a small college town where two very different scientists must team up on an experiment on “The Chemistry of Mating.” Can these two opposites attract and quantify the science of love? Benjamin Monroe is pretty sure how his life will play out. He’ll continue teaching chemistry in his small college, and spend his free time biking through the valley. Eventually, he’ll retire to putter around in his garden and greenhouse. His colleague, Virginia Clark, is not one for routines. She’s chatty, spontaneous, and bubbly, and before Benjamin realizes what happened, she’s talked him into collaborating on a research project—studying the mating habits of college students. Ketch Kincaid, one of Benjamin’s star students, returned to college after serving in the army. He needs something to get his mind off his recent breakup and collecting research data might do it. And there’s another distraction on the horizon—a woman who looks like she, too, knows about heartache. Soon enough, their project, “The Chemistry of Mating,” is gaining notoriety. Friends, neighbors…the whole town has become involved. But no matter what the data determines, one conclusion seems inescapable: love follows its own rules…
A bestselling author takes readers on a nostalgic journey of second chances in a charming town. Jessica Ann McKenzie, known as "Jam," has achieved her dream of running the best restaurant around. However, as she serves candlelit dinners on Valentine's Day, she feels the weight of another dream slipping away—until Sergeant Tucson Smith unexpectedly arrives, igniting hope for both of them. Meanwhile, McCoy Mason faces a series of setbacks after a crash on Interstate 45 leaves him injured and without a job or home. Seeking refuge in Honey Creek, where his estranged grandfather lives, he wonders what a perfect town could offer someone like him. At sixty-seven, Charles H. Winston III thrives on routine, particularly his lunch dates with three charming ladies at the Honey Creek Café, including the dignified Miss Lilly Lambert. Yet, he's inspired to embrace spontaneity and embark on an adventure that surprises everyone. As spring arrives, bringing warm breezes from the Brazos River, the town buzzes with fresh hope and the promise of new beginnings for those yearning for change.
Prominent Attorney’s Wife Killed In BombingThe morning’s newspaper headline leaves Blaine Anderson reeling. Only a few hours ago she’d dragged herself, dazed and bleeding, from the smoking rubble, but it might as well have been a lifetime ago—because now the world believes she is dead.Before Blaine can reach her husband, the bomber strikes again. With terrifying clarity, she realizes he’s bent on wiping out the witnesses to his crime—and she’s one of them. Without money and ID, she becomes Mary Blaine, hiding in a homeless shelter, knowing it’s too dangerous to go home.Meanwhile, her husband, Mark, realizes his carefully managed life is beginning to crumble. After years of taking Blaine for granted, he finally grasps how nothing—not even a promising career in politics—is worth it without her by his side. Desperately, he searches for anyone who was with Blaine just prior to the blast. But instead, he finds something—someone—much more important.
Father goose: Dispirited by war, when Trapper Hawkins accepts a job hauling five little rich girls to Dallas, all he cares about is the money. He doesn't expect they'll awaken his spirit--or that their intriguing nursemaid, Emery Adams, will awaken his heart. And when danger strikes as Christmas Eve nears, he definitely doesn't expect Emery and the girls to risk their lives--for him..