Picnic in Someday Valley - (A Honey Creek Novel) by Jodi Thomas (Paperback)

About the Book

"Marcie Latimer longs to run away from Someday Valley--especially since her ex-boyfriend spun a web of lies that almost led to tragedy in neighboring Honey Creek. Little wonder so many locals have turned their backs on her. But not Brand Rodgers. The quiet cowboy comes to listen every time she sings at Bandit's Bar, offering a glimpse of safety and calm that Marcie's rarely known. After Texas Ranger Colby McBride saved Honey Creek's mayor, Piper Mackenzie, from a fire, she claimed him with a kiss. That was five months ago, and Colby still isn't sure where they're headed. Piper loves her town--but does she love Colby? And is he even ready for what comes next? Pecos Smith, Honey Creek's emergency dispatcher, is grateful to have a new bride he adores and a baby on the way--even if one vital piece of the puzzle is missing. But as trouble comes stalking through the valley, lives will cross surprising paths. And Marcie, who's always felt that a forever love was out of reach, might discover that Someday is the perfect place to find it"--

Book Synopsis

New York Times bestselling author Jodi Thomas continues her charming and heartwarming series set in Honey Creek, Texas, a little town nestled in the rolling hills bordering the Brazos River, where friendship and love are always close at hand, ties run deep, and lives intersect in unexpected ways...Filled with Jodi's characteristic warmth, endearing characters, and authentic Texan flair, this story about a quiet cowboy and the local outcast adds layers of complexity and pathos to the continuing saga of this little town.

The charming and uplifting new novel from the legendary author of dozens of unforgettable romances! Travel to the small town of Honey Creek where ties run deep and happiness is just around the next river bend...

"It's the novel's patchwork of tender, slow-building relationships between quirky, caring characters that keeps the pages turning. Readers will be pleased."-- Publishers Weekly

Marcie Latimer longs to run away from Someday Valley--especially since her ex-boyfriend spun a web of lies that almost led to tragedy in neighboring Honey Creek. Little wonder so many locals have turned their backs on her. But not Brand Rodgers. The quiet cowboy comes to listen every time she sings at Bandit's Bar, offering a glimpse of safety and calm that Marcie's rarely known.

After Texas Ranger Colby McBride saved Honey Creek's mayor, Piper Mackenzie, from a fire, she claimed him with a kiss. That was five months ago, and Colby still isn't sure where they're headed. Piper loves her town--but does she love Colby? And is he even ready for what comes next?

Pecos Smith, Honey Creek's emergency dispatcher, is grateful to have a new bride he adores and a baby on the way--even if one vital piece of the puzzle is missing. But as trouble comes stalking through the valley, lives will cross surprising paths. And Marcie, who's always felt that a forever love was out of reach, might discover that Someday is the perfect place to find it . . .

"Compelling and beautifully written." --Debbie Macomber on Ransom Canyon

Review Quotes

Praise for Jodi Thomas

"Tender, heartfelt and wonderful. . . . I loved every word."
--RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times bestselling author, on The Little Teashop on Main

"Six lost souls find true love in the sweet first romance of the Honey Creek series from Thomas...It's the inviting setting and quirky, good-hearted characters that will draw readers in."
--Publishers Weekly on Breakfast at the Honey Creek Café

Highly recommended.
--Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW on Sunrise Crossing

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 bestselling author on Ransom Canyon

You can count on Jodi Thomas to give you a satisfying and memorable read.
--Catherine Anderson, New York Times bestselling author

This tale will grab readers, who will fall in love with the main characters and be just as enamored of the others.
--Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW on Lone Heart Pass

"I fell in love with this small town with its secrets, residents who are, for the most part, good-hearted, and characters who came alive on the pages quite easily. The writing is smooth, the plot interesting, and the people we meet are as diverse as can be found in any small town across the country."
--Keeper Bookshelf on Breakfast at the Honey Creek Café

"Immediately Jodi Thomas draws the reader in, with intriguing characters in the middle of odd situations right in the middle of a little dusty town in Texas...Two things Jodi Thomas does well. Makes a small town in Texas come alive and she writes characters who are warm and very likable. The plot has some mystery, some romance, and sheer good-heartedness. Perfect for an escape read."
--The Book Date on Breakfast at the Honey Creek Café

"A pure joy to read."
--RT Book Reviews on the Ransom Canyon series

About The Author

Jodi Thomas is a New York Times bestselling author and fifth-generation Texan who sets many of her award-winning stories in her home state, where her grandmother was born in a covered wagon. A multi-RITA(R) Award-winner and member of the prestigious Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame, she's written over 50 novels with millions of copies in print. Jodi lives in Amarillo, Texas and can be found online at JodiThomas.com.