Just Down the Road
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Authors: Jodi Thomas
Tags: #Romance, #General, #Contemporary, #Fiction
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“Filled with amazing people that many of us can relate to … I love the characters and I love the caring, sharing, squabbles, and oddball individuals who live there.”
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Romance Reviews Today
“A delightful story with as much love and warmth as there is terror and fear … This is terrific reading from page one to the end. Jodi Thomas is a passionate writer who puts real feeling into her characters.”
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Fresh Fiction
“Thomas once again brings to life this fascinating little Texas town and its numerous characters. The reader is expertly drawn into their lives and left eager to know what happens next.”
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RT Book Reviews
“Extremely powerful and gripping writing. It’s full of passionate moments, hidden secrets, and likable characters.”
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Roundtable Reviews
“Distinctive … Memorable.”
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Publishers Weekly
(online review)
W
ELCOME TO
H
ARMONY
“The characters are delightful, and a subplot about mysterious fires balances the sweet stories about being and becoming family.”
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Publishers Weekly
“A fast-moving, engaging tale that keeps you turning pages … Thomas’s characters become as familiar as family or friends.”
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Fresh Fiction
“A heartwarming tale, with plenty of excitement,
Welcome to Harmony
is Jodi Thomas all the way—super characters, lots of riveting subplots, and the background of a realistic Texas town. Don’t miss this terrific novel.”
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Romance Reviews Today
“A wonderful novel of three interwoven stories, peopled with characters you will care for deeply.”
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RT Book Reviews
R
EWRITING
M
ONDAY
“Jodi Thomas again delivers a delightful, character-driven tale of modern Texas…. Heartwarming, heart-tugging, and just plain good reading.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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The Book Smugglers
T
WISTED
C
REEK
“
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
best-selling 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
best-selling author
“Thomas sketches a slow, sweet surrender, keeping the tension building to a rewarding resolution in this unsentimental, homespun romance.”
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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.”
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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.”
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Romance Junkies
Titles by Jodi Thomas
JUST DOWN THE ROAD
THE COMFORTS OF HOME
SOMEWHERE ALONG THE WAY
WELCOME TO HARMONY
REWRITING MONDAY
TWISTED CREEK
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TEXAS BLUE
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
Just Down
the Road
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HOMAS
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JUST DOWN THE ROAD
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PUBLISHING HISTORY
Berkley mass-market edition / April 2012
Copyright © 2012 by Jodi Koumalats.
Excerpt from
Welcome to Harmony
by Jodi Thomas copyright © 2010 by Jodi Koumalats.
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