About
Jodi Thomas
Jodi Thomas (born October 19, 1950) is an American writer specializing in contemporary romance novels. Born in Texas, she studied journalism at the University of Texas at Austin before pursuing a career in advertising. In 1980, Thomas published her first novel, "Sweet Annie Laurie," which launched her successful career as a romance author. She has since written over 50 novels that have been translated into multiple languages and sold over 20 million copies worldwide. Thomas's works are known for their heartwarming stories, strong female characters, and vivid descriptions of the American West. She has received numerous awards for her writing, including the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award in 2011 and the RITA Hall of Fame Award in 2019. Her novels have been critical successes, with Publishers Weekly praising her "impeccable research" and "unforgettable characters."
Book Series by Jodi Thomas
Texas Brothers Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Texan's Touch | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| To Kiss a Texan | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| To Wed in Texas | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| Twilight in Texas | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Texan's Dream | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
Wife Lottery Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Texan's Wager | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| When a Texan Gambles | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Texan's Luck | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Texan's Reward | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
Whispering Mountain Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Rain | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Texas Princess | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Tall, Dark, and Texan | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Lone Texan | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Texas Blue | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wild Texas Rose | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Promise Me Texas | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
Harmony Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome to Harmony | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Somewhere Along The Way | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Comforts of Home | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Just Down the Road | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Chance of a Lifetime | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Can't Stop Believing | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Betting the Rainbow | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Place Called Harmony | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| One True Heart | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Midnight Bet (Short Story) | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
Ransom Canyon Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Winter's Camp (Short Story) | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Ransom Canyon | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Rustler's Moon | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Lone Heart Pass | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sunrise Crossing | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wild Horse Springs | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Indigo Lake | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Christmas Affair (Short Story) | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mistletoe Miracles | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Christmas in Winter Valley | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
McCormick (Harvey Girls Series) Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Texan and The Lady | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
| To Tame a Texan's Heart (Short Story) | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
McQuillen Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Love Song (Short Story) | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| Two Texas Hearts | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
Honey Creek Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast at the Honey Creek Café | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| Picnic in Someday Valley | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dinner on Primrose Hill | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sunday at the Sunflower Inn | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
Bitter Springs Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Boots Under Her Bed | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
Someday Valley Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Lane | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Wild Lavender Bookshop | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
Jodi Thomas Other Novels
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Beneath The Texas Sky | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Northern Star | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Tender Texan | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| Prairie Song | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cherish the Dream | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| Forever in Texas | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Widows of Wichita County | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Secrets Of Rosa Lee | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Easy on the Heart | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Twisted Creek | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Rewriting Monday | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| One Texas Night | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Heart on His Sleeve (Short Story) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mornings on Main | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Little Teashop on Main | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Father Goose | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
Jodi Thomas Short Stories/Novellas
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| In a Heartbeat (Short Story) | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Husband for Holly (Short Story) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Valentine's Curse (Short Story) | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| One Wish (Short Story) | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| One Night at the St. Nicholas | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
Mira Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Power Play ( By: Penny Jordan) | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Eyes of Fire ( By: Heather Graham) | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| Never Sleep with Strangers ( By: Heather Graham) | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wild Enough for Willa ( By: Ann Major) | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| Behind the Mask ( By: Metsy Hingle) | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| Private Lives ( By: Karen Young) | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hidden Honor ( By: Anne Stuart) | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Something Deadly ( By: Rachel Lee) | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dead on the Dance Floor ( By: Heather Graham) | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| While Others Sleep ( By: Helen Myers) | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Southern Belle ( By: Fiona Hood-Stewart) | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Finding Mary Blaine | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Street Smart ( By: Tara Taylor Quinn) | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Never Tell ( By: Karen Young) | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Search ( By: Christiane Heggan) | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Killing Kelly ( By: Heather Graham) | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Deadly Impulse ( By: Olga Bicos) | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| White Horses ( By: Joan Wolf) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
Jodi Thomas Anthologies
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| How to Lasso a Cowboy | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Give Me a Texan | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Give Me a Cowboy | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Give Me A Texas Ranger | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Texas Christmas | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Give Me a Texas Outlaw | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Be My Texas Valentine | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Ask Me Why | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Western Hearts | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cowboy Who Saved Christmas | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Wishing Quilt | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
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