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“Filled with bittersweet endings and new beginnings, this is a heartwarming and heart-wrenching visit to Harmony. Prepare to laugh and shed some tears.”


RT Book Reviews

“Harmony, Texas, may be the most unusual series in the ever-growing subgenre of small-town romance.”


The Romance Dish

“[Thomas’s] often beautiful turn of phrase and eloquent writing impart truths we spend lifetimes gleaning for ourselves . . . The best of the series so far.”


All About Romance

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IFETIME

“Tender, realistic, and insightful . . . Will appeal to fans of Debbie Macomber and Sherryl Woods.”


Library Journal

“I’ve never met a Jodi Thomas book that wasn’t absolutely dog-eared from being read many times. They are all like warm, cozy friends that just beg to be taken back from the bookshelves and revisited . . . [A] wonderful contemporary tale infused with humor and mystery.”


Fresh Fiction

“Beautiful prose and a thought-provoking plot . . . [A] heartwarming romance and intriguing mystery. Like old friends, readers will love the chance to catch up with characters from previous tales.”


RT Book Reviews

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“A welcome return packed with cameos from familiar characters.”

—Publishers Weekly

“This book is like once again visiting old friends while making new ones and will leave readers eager for the next visit. A pure joy to read.”


RT Book Review

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OMFORTS
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OME

“Even for readers new to the series, the intricate relationships between these affable men and eccentric women are easy to follow and even easier to love. Thomas skillfully juggles the many subplots, and the relationship between Ronelle and Marty, which inspires both to trust again, is especially touching.”


Publishers Weekly

“There’s always something brewing in Harmony and each story just adds to the richness of depth of the characters and town. If you haven’t had a chance to meet the fine folks of Harmony, Texas, what are you waiting for?”


Fallen Angel Reviews

“If you’re a fan of small-town settings, heartwarming tales, and out-of-the-ordinary characters, you don’t want to miss this book.”


Petit Fours and Hot Tamales

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OMEWHERE
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AY

“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.”


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.”


RT Book Reviews

W
ELCOME
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ARMONY

“The characters are delightful, and a subplot about mysterious fires balances the sweet stories about being and becoming family.”


Publishers Weekly

“A fast-moving, engaging tale that keeps you turning pages . . . Thomas’s characters become as familiar as family or friends.”


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.”


Romance Reviews Today

Titles by Jodi Thomas

 

A PLACE CALLED HARMONY

BETTING THE RAINBOW

CAN’T STOP BELIEVING

CHANCE OF A LIFETIME

JUST DOWN THE ROAD

THE COMFORTS OF HOME

SOMEWHERE ALONG THE WAY

WELCOME TO HARMONY

REWRITING MONDAY

TWISTED CREEK

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PROMISE ME TEXAS

WILD TEXAS ROSE

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

Specials

 

EASY ON THE HEART

HEART ON HIS SLEEVE

IN A HEARTBEAT

A HUSBAND FOR HOLLY

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A PLACE CALLED HARMONY

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Copyright © 2014 by Jodi Koumalats.

Excerpt from
One True Heart
by Jodi Thomas copyright © 2014 by Jodi Koumalats.

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PUBLISHING HISTORY

Berkley mass-market edition / October 2014

Cover art by Jim Griffin.

Cover design by George Long.

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

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This book is dedicated to

Jay Wilson

For all his help researching everything from medicine to cars.

Thanks for putting up with a writer for a friend.

Contents
 

Praise for titles by Jodi Thomas

Titles by Jodi Thomas

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Letter to the Reader

Prologue

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

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