SUNRISE CROSSING – Jodi Thomas
A Ransom Canyon Romance
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ISBN: 978-0-373-78930-6
September 2016
Contemporary Romance

Crossroads, Texas – Present Day

At first glance, Crossroads is a sleepy little Texas town, but under the surface excitement, romance, and mystery bubble. Yancy Grey works for a retirement community, happy to be back in his hometown, out of prison, and recently the heir of an old house in the country. He's taking his time restoring his grandmother's home, although loneliness envelopes him. That is until one night when a raven-haired young woman drops out of his loft and into his life. Yancy asks no questions, doesn't even know her name, but “Rabbit” becomes a partner in his restoration efforts.

Parker Lacey runs a famous art gallery in Dallas. She has little time for love or friendship, but when one of her clients needs help escaping the clutches of her controlling mother and step-father, Parker surprises even herself in her response. She sends young Tori to her farmhouse in the town of Crossroads. When Parker needs help escaping prying eyes, she contacts her Crossroads neighbor, the enigmatic “cowboy” who sold her the piece of land and house she restored.

Gabe left Crossroads years ago after a tragic event. He's been drifting ever since, becoming a bounty hunter after his stint in the Army. Gabe's latest assignment is to find artist Victoria Vilanie for her parents who obviously cherish the money she brings in more than they do the young woman. But Gabe isn't concerned about that, this is just another job. That is until his search takes him home to Crossroads, and a realization that stuns him.

Once again, Jodi Thomas has monopolized my weekend with another of her mesmerizing Texas tales. SUNRISE CROSSING is a brilliant, character-driven story of average people in different and difficult situations. We met Yancy in previous Ransom Canyon books, and he has grown as a man and a friend to all in the teachers' retirement community. Parker has lots of emotions to get over, Tori must face the future, and Gabe has to face the past. Romance, mystery, and growing relationships make SUNRISE CROSSING a joy to read.

Jani Brooks