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Ransom Canyon

by Jodi Thomas · Ransom Canyon #1

2015 · 304 pages

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When Staten Kirkland, a strong-willed rancher carrying old wounds, finds solace in his secret visits to the mysterious Quinn O'Grady, their fragile connection begins to unravel the carefully guarded secrets they both hold. Against the harsh beauty of remote West Texas, their story intertwines with those of young Lucas Reyes chasing his dreams and Yancy Grey running from a criminal past—each harboring their own secrets and desires. As these four lives collide in the small town of Ransom Canyon, they'll discover that family isn't always made by blood, and that sometimes the most dangerous battles are the ones we fight within ourselves. Jodi Thomas crafts an epic tale of passion, redemption, and belonging where the unforgiving landscape mirrors the characters' journeys toward love and second chances.

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