FICTION

Ransom Canyon

HQN: Harlequin. (Ransom Canyon, Bk. 1). Sept. 2015. 335p. ISBN 9780373788446. pap. $7.99; ebk. ISBN 9781460384091. CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
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Quinn O'Grady, lavender farmer outside of Crossroads, TX, and rancher Staten Kirkland, the widower of her dearest friend, Amalah, have known each other for years. The three had grown up together around Ransom Canyon, but it was the death of Staten's son, Randall, five years ago that brought Staten to Quinn's door. "His rainy day woman" is how Staten sees Quinn. Slowly, though, something is changing. In fact, things seem to be changing all over Crossroads, especially with the arrival of Yancy Grey, a recent prison inmate who is welcomed by the residents of the local retirement community and entrusted with their stories along with their odd jobs. At nearly 16, Lauren Brigman, daughter of the sheriff, wants to experience life without her dad's constant lectures, even if it means living a little dangerously and spending time with Lucas Reyes. Then there's the matter of those stolen cattle.
VERDICT Western romance legend Thomas (A Place Called Harmony; The Tender Texan) opens her latest series in a small Texas town, with lovers who discover they are much more and young people on the cusp of their true path. Throw in a rowdy bunch of senior citizens, and Ransom Canyon will warm readers with its huge heart and gentle souls. For all romance collections.
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