New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Jodi Thomas pens contemporary romances that tug at listeners' heartstrings. When Allie Daniels unexpectedly inherits property on Twisted Creek from a mysterious uncle, she and her nana open the place as a cafE for local residents. There, Allie is treated to a revolving cast of intriguing characters, including the handsome Luke Morgan.
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"I really need to start writing down which blog I get these recommendations from, because I picked up this book solely based on another book blogger's recommendation. Whoever you are, thank you!! This story was amazing! Compelling, suspenseful, great characters. I enjoyed it from beginning to end."
— Lori (4 out of 5 stars)
" Good inspirational read. "
— Lori, 2/16/2014" I loved this book. It was very clean and kept me interested the whole time. "
— Korri, 2/12/2014" Well worth the read. It had dirty cops, drug dealers, undercover agents, bit of intrigue, and a bunch of outcasts who eventually become a family and a girl who's nana is more her mother than nana. Excellent read!! "
— Louise, 1/20/2014" I really liked this book. It had a warm feeling to it. Something almost real. I would recommend it to anyone. "
— Chrystal, 1/18/2014" Ms Thomas has written much better books. "
— Pat, 1/16/2014" This was my first book I read by Ms. Thomas. I LOVED IT! IT was great, and everyone that I loanded it to loved it as well. In fact, I started buying up all the Jodi THomas books I could find! "
— Kelly, 1/1/2014" I really enjoyed this book. It's about finding friends you can count on. It's about looking at someone's heart and not at their outward appearance. There's also some good suspense that I wasn't expecting. "
— Lori, 12/27/2013" TWISTED CREEK is set near Lubbock, where I grew up. Jodi Thomas delivers a wonderful story about the responsibilities we have to family and to one another. Friends can also become family. I love this book and will reread it. "
— Carolyn, 10/7/2013" Another really good fluff read! "
— Pamela, 9/21/2013" I read this one in the car in one sitting on the way to vacation. A heartwarming story. "
— Roberta, 8/13/2013" My first book by this author and I will definitely be reading more. Just a feel good story with wonderful characters - a little bit of romance but no real sex, a little bit of mystery and intrigue. "
— Marilyn, 7/29/2013" I liked this. Never read anything before by Jodi Thomas, but this one was a pleasant surprise. Well written characters, a mystery, and a romance to boot. I would read more by her. "
— Irene, 6/10/2013" A feel-good novel with a little mystery thrown in. "
— Arbkdbarb, 6/7/2013" I enjoyed this book. It is a romance mystery book. I went to the author presentation at the library so I bought an autographed copy. It has a twist at the end that I enjoyed. It is a quick read and good when you really want to escape. "
— Joyce, 5/29/2013" Another fine series by Jodi Thomas, queen of characters AND plots! "
— Nancy, 2/5/2013" Wonderful characters, simple story, very entertaining. "
— Marla, 1/10/2013" I liked this book but didn't give it 3 stars b/c it felt a little abrupt at the end. Other than that, it was a good, easy read with a plot line that carried well through the book. "
— Diana, 12/28/2012" Absolutely adored this book, and was sad when it was over. I'll read another JODI THOMAS book very soon. In fact, I can't wait and it'll only be a problem of deciding which to read next. Very well done! "
— Vannetta, 9/20/2012" A light, easy read. Enjoyed the book. "
— Virginia, 8/28/2012" Kristie says: Thomas' books always leave me feeling good, months after I've read the last page. "
— Katy, 4/3/2012" Quick quick read. Nice story...took me away from my current turmoil. Defenitly a good one to lose yourself in. "
— Valerie, 3/21/2012" A good read - believable characters and settings that draw you in and make them feel like family. A simple, sweet, easy reading love/life/family story! It'd be a great summer read! "
— Cindy, 2/2/2012" I loved the heroine's devotion to her granny. I read the audible version and the narrator for this book was outstanding. I really enjoyed it! "
— Sheila, 12/30/2011" Enjoyable story about a bunch of lovely people considered misfits by many of those around them. They come together to form a group of friends or family while banding together to save their community and each other from the threats against it. "
— Rachel, 11/21/2011" An easy read- clean - mystery romance. "
— Lailani, 9/1/2011" My aunt wrote this book, and I proofread it for her. Of all her books that I've read, this is the best I think. Not a straight 'genre' romance; more modern, less steamy. A fun read. Should be out sometime next year. "
— Werebot, 7/26/2011" The book was OK - I did like it, but didn't find it outstanding, or something I'd remember in a couple of months - just a quick, good, interesting tale - great for the beach or and airplane. "
— Suzy, 6/30/2011" I really liked this book and I am going to look for this author again. "
— Maggie, 6/23/2011" This was my first book I read by Ms. Thomas. I LOVED IT! IT was great, and everyone that I loanded it to loved it as well. In fact, I started buying up all the Jodi THomas books I could find! "
— Kelly, 6/16/2011" I've a read a few other by her. I always end up feeling warm and at home when reading them. I liked the story but in all honesty it took me a while... it was a little broken but all turned out o.k. in the end. Would have liked to see more with Luke's character. "
— Tasha, 5/24/2011" Kristie says: Thomas' books always leave me feeling good, months after I've read the last page. "
— Katy, 4/13/2011" This was my first from this author. I enjoyed it, but I think it could have used a LOT more romance for a romance novel. But it did keep me intrigued enough to keep reading. "
— Candese, 4/6/2011" I liked this. Never read anything before by Jodi Thomas, but this one was a pleasant surprise. Well written characters, a mystery, and a romance to boot. I would read more by her. "
— Irene, 2/23/2011" I really like Jodi Thomas and this was a sweet story. Thomas always has lots of complicated characters, which I enjoy; however I had a more difficult time falling for the characters is this book...it was still a nice little book. "
— Cheer, 12/30/2010" I really enjoyed this book. Dr B, turned me on to this author. I will now read all her books. Whats not to love, romance, Texas, small community. This reminds me of the Virgin River series by Robyn Carr. "
— Clocklin, 12/12/2010" Allie Daniels and her grandmother, nana, inherit a rundown Texas café/store in Twisted Creek, TX, where Allie discovers the meaning of extended family and friends. "
— Kitty, 9/7/2010" TWISTED CREEK is set near Lubbock, where I grew up. Jodi Thomas delivers a wonderful story about the responsibilities we have to family and to one another. Friends can also become family. I love this book and will reread it. "
— Carolyn, 7/17/2010" Absolutely adored this book, and was sad when it was over. I'll read another JODI THOMAS book very soon. In fact, I can't wait and it'll only be a problem of deciding which to read next. Very well done! "
— Vannetta, 6/26/2010" Its a little slow at first but towards the middle you can't put it down. What a wonderful book. Nana reminds me of my own grandmother, that makes this book very special to me. "
— Tiah, 6/6/2010" What I learned from this book is that everyone has a story which is worth lisning to. "
— Largeprintbooklover, 5/20/2010" Some things just didn't fit together for me in this book, like how the sheriff was involved with the drugs. Usually I prefer contemporary romances but I prefer her historical books much more than this one. "
— Jodi, 11/28/2009" Quick quick read. Nice story...took me away from my current turmoil. Defenitly a good one to lose yourself in. "
— Valerie, 10/21/2009Jodi Thomas is the pen name of Jodi Koumalats, a bestselling historical romance author. Thomas has won multiple RITA Awards, Career Achievement Awards from Romantic Times, and National Readers’ Choice Awards. Her book To Wed in Texas appeared on both the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists, and her book The Texan’s Touch was placed on USA Today’s list of the top 150 bestselling books in the nation in 1998. In 2002 Thomas was honored as a distinguished alumnus of Texas Tech University; she currently works as Writer in Residence at West Texas A&M University. She lives in Amarillo, Texas, with her husband.
Angela Goethals is a native New Yorker who has appeared on and off Broadway in Picnic, Four Baboons Adoring the Sun, and The Good Times Are Killing Me, for which she won an Obie Award and a Drama Desk nomination. Since moving to Los Angeles with her husband, she has appeared on Grey’s Anatomy, Without a Trace, and Boston Public, with a recurring role on 24.