From New York Times bestselling author Jodi Thomas comes the first book in a compelling, emotionally resonant series set in a remote west Texas town – where family can be made by blood or by choice… Perfect for fans of: Cowboy romance Small-town settings ?? Forced proximity Now a Netflix series starring Josh Duhamel, Minka Kelly and James Brolin! Staten Kirkland is a rugged rancher who hides a painful past. No one knows that when his memories overwhelm him, he runs to reclusive Quinn O’Grady…or that she has secrets of her own. Lucas Reyes dreams of college and the chance of becoming more than a ranch hand's son. But one fateful night sets his life on a course he couldn’t have imagined. Yancy Grey is running from his troubled, criminal past. He doesn’t plan to stick around, just to stay long enough to learn how to exploit the town’s weaknesses. Only Yancy isn’t prepared for what he encounters… Secrets run deep in the small town of Ransom Canyon, where the lives of four families intertwine unexpectedly as property, passion, and pride are worth fighting – and even dying – for. Praise for Jodi Thomas ‘Jodi Thomas is a masterful storyteller. She grabs your attention on the first page, captures your heart, and then makes you sad when it’s time to bid her wonderful characters farewell. You can count on Jodi Thomas to give you a satisfying and memorable read.’— Catherine Anderson, New York Times bestselling author ‘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 Check out the rest of the Ransom Canyon series! Book 1: Ransom Canyon Book 2: Rustler’s Moon Book 3: Lone Heart Pass Book 4: Sunrise Crossing Book 5: Wild Horse Springs Book 6: Indigo Lake Book 7: Mistletoe Miracles Book 8: Christmas in Winter Valley