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Just Down the Road [Mass Market Paperback]

Jodi Thomas
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Book Description

April 3, 2012

From the New York Times bestselling author of Chance of a Lifetime and The Comforts of Home...

Harmony, Texas, is a place where dreams are born. As the townspeople face unexpected endings and new beginnings, they also come face to face with themselves—and what’s most important in life...

 When Tinch Turner lost his wife, he gave up on living. Now he spends his nights brooding, boozing, and brawling. When one of his escapades lands him in the ER, he finds himself staring up at the beautiful new doctor in town. For the first time in years, he feels a spark, but Addison Spencer wants nothing to do with the unruly rancher—or any man for that matter. She’s only in Harmony four months, long enough for the trouble she left behind to be over. But then a vulnerable little boy barrels into both their lives, forcing them out of the past—and into a future where love is just down the road...

 In the meantime, as Reagan Truman grieves for her beloved uncle, she finds comfort in the makeshift family she’s made in Harmony—and in a new baby, the first born in the Wright Funeral Home in 45 years, proving to everyone that life does go on…


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About the Author

Jodi Thomas is a certified marriage and family counselor, a fifth generation Texan, a Texas Tech graduate, and writer-in-residence at West Texas A&M University. She is the author of many novels and novellas, including One Texas Night, the Harmony series (Welcome to Harmony; The Comforts of Home; Can't Stop Believing; Chance of a Lifetime), and the Whispering Mountain Novels including Wild Texas Rose. She lives in Amarillo, Texas.

Product Details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Berkley; Original edition (April 3, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0425246922
  • ISBN-13: 978-0425246924
  • Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 4.3 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #57,689 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

New York Times and USA Today's bestselling author Jodi Thomas has published over 30 books in both the historical romance and contemporary genres, the majority of which are set in her home state of Texas. Publishers Weekly calls her novels "Distinctive...Memorable," and that in her stories "[tension] rides high, mixed with humor and kisses more passionate than most full-on love scenes." In 2006, Romance Writers of America (RITA) inducted Thomas into the RWA Hall of Fame for winning her third RITA for THE TEXAN'S REWARD. She also received the National Readers' Choice Award in 2009 for TWISTED CREEK (2008) and TALL, DARK, AND TEXAN (2008). While continuing to work as a novelist, Thomas also functions as Writer in Residence at the West Texas A&M University campus, where she inspires students and alumni in their own writing pursuits.

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I laughed and I cried as I read this story. L. Broday  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
The writing and plot of this book was extremely well done. Lisa McGeen  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars sweetly sensual second-chance romance April 3, 2012
Format:Mass Market Paperback
"Just Down the Road" is my first visit to Jodi Thomas' charming fictional community of Harmony, TX. Where have I been? I was missing something really good--heartwarming romance with a touch of pathos and mystery-suspense. I have read other works by Jodi Thomas, and she always writes heart with humor, and that is a very good thing! Let me just say this about the character of Tinch Turner--the lonesome cowboy with a loving, true heart--where is my very own Tinch? When Tinch married his high school sweetheart and best friend, Lori Anne, he never dreamed that cancer would claim her at a young age. He acts out his grief by boozing, brawling, and brooding about what he'll never have again. A frequent visitor to the ER for after-fight medical care, Tinch sits up and takes notice when he meets the new ER doctor, Addison Spencer. Something about the pale, uptight, lovely woman makes Tinch want to clean up his act. When he discovers that Addison is his closest neighbor, "just down the road" from his place, things really get interesting. Often prickly, and always intriguing, Addison is far from indifferent to Tinch. She only plans to be in Harmony for a few months, and she left her former home to be free from her father and her almost-fiance. Meeting a gorgeous man unlike anyone she's ever known was definitely not on her agenda. Tinch's life takes another dramatic turn when he is suddenly given the care of his orphaned nephew, whose mother was Lori Anne's sister. Jamie is a dear little boy in need of much TLC. His drug-addicted mother's involvement with drug dealers left her dead and Jamie beaten and bruised. Tinch and Addison both feel the need to care for the child, and Addison begins staying at Tinch's house to help with Jamie.... Read more ›
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Another perfect visit to "Harmony" April 6, 2012
By Anne W
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The series gets better with each new release. So good to reconnect with old friends and meet some news ones as well. JDtR is full of warmth, some sadness, tension, and lots of hope and new birth for future books. I'm certainly looking forward to seeing more of Dr. Addison, Tinch and Jamie. Their emotional story kept me glued to my chair. Jodi Thomas has created a cast of outstanding characters who draw you in and hold you close. Each visit is so good that I never want to miss a single experience. I get a little sad when it's time to say farewell to Tyler, Reagan, Noah, Big and the rest of the citizens of Harmony. No doubt when the next invitation to visit Harmony arrives, I'll be there!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful! April 6, 2012
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I had high expectations when I heard this book was coming out and Ms. Thomas didn't disappoint. In my opinion this is the best in the Harmony series, and that's saying a lot because the others have been outstanding. I like how she keeps the series fresh by introducing a couple of new characters each time she writes a new one. In this story, it's Tinch Turner and Addison Spencer. Tinch is a true hero if I ever saw one. And he's sexy as he can be. The only problem he has is not caring about living to see tomorrow. It takes a little homeless boy and Addison to help him see that he still has a lot of living left to do before he hangs it up.

Another thing I like about Ms. Thomas's series is that she revisits some of the previous characters and adds pieces to their lives. Reagan and Noah, Uncle Jeremiah, Tyler and Kate all make an appearance in this one and the reader gets caught up on all the doings and goings on. These people have become like members of my family.

I laughed and I cried as I read this story. Ms. Thomas really knows how to pull out all the stops and wring emotion from each word. There is a warmth and depth to all of her stories and this one is chock full. I recommend it to any reader who's looking for a book that will satisfy and delight. I guarantee this one will.

I hope Ms. Thomas never quits writing. She provides the reading world with untold entertainment.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it! April 3, 2012
By Mary
Format:Mass Market Paperback
A great addition to the Harmony series. Jodi Thomas is a wonderful storyteller. She uses just the right amount of drama, humor and romance to tell the stories of her small Texas town characters. That's what I love about her books. She always leaves me smiling as I turn the last page. I can't wait for the next book in the Harmony series. I highly recommend this book and the series.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars 4th in the Harmony Series August 10, 2012
By Gemms
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Just Down the Road is the 4th in the Harmony Series.. and again we meet new characters that we have never met before and touch base with a few we have met before.. But the focus has drifted from Reagan with whom this all started and starts following the new characters and barely remembers all the other characters I actually liked.. After all that we went thru with Ronelle in the last books she only shows up a few times with food etc. and the undertaker as to again wait for his army lady (his Kate) good grief I want to help him.. a good tried and true Southern saying fits him so well "Bless his heart". Noah shows up for a long stay (for him) and he and Reagan seem to be getting somewhere (just not sure how it happened cause we got left out of the details) Instead we have moved to two totally new characters and the mess they are both in. Doc Spencer is so wrapped up in her shallow self you just do not want to like her and Tinch is a great guy that should have done a better job protecting things after the author played up all his plans.. pretty wimpy if you ask me.. and why we are on the subject of jobs the little Sheriff who is always bragged upon by the author as being so good.. always seems to never be there when things are going down.. in real life if someones life is in danger I would hope that the sheriff would do a better job protecting people.. Our climax is on the high side of stupid and of course we had to throw Reagan in some how to keep her in the story which I thought the orginal book was about. Anyway.. the book leaves us finally with Noah and Reagan which leads me to believe that maybe just maybe the 5th book will be about them.. I shall hope.. because the other characters are getting old and not sure if I can handle even more new characters on top of the already confused pile.... Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 stars WORTH SIX STARS!
Having read all of the Harmony books, I must say this one does not disappoint. Every time I closed the book, I found myself wishing I could pack my bags and spend a few months... Read more
Published 17 days ago by Daydreamer
4.0 out of 5 stars Reat Read With a Who Done It
Just Down the Road is the fourth book in the Harmony Series by Jodi Thomas. All of this series of books are well worth reading so be sure to start with Welcome to Harmony in order... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Holly Crawford
5.0 out of 5 stars Just Down the Road
Anything Jodi Thomas writes is good. This was no exception. She used lots of characters to make up the story.
Published 2 months ago by Barb
5.0 out of 5 stars Just Down the Road
Another wonderful book in the Harmony Series. This is another wonderful series by Jodi Thomas. In every new book, she ventures further into another character from the town, and... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ken
5.0 out of 5 stars Jodi Thomas Books
I love this book! I have read all in this series. Jodi Thomas is a great writer. Can't wait to read more!
Published 3 months ago by Tonia Russom
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good
Jodi Thomas has written another good book . The characters in this story care about each other. It was interesting to see how a widower took Jamie in & raised his own. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Madeline Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Jodi Thomas is an amazing writer. I love all of her books. Just Down the Road is a book everyone should read. Thank you!
Published 4 months ago by Kelly Barajas
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!
I hadn't read a Jodi Thomas novel for some time and was quickly reminded of her talent for telling a story with warmth, humour and a great plot. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Maree
5.0 out of 5 stars Just down the Road
I have read all the books in this "Harmony" series. I have the latest one on order and I'm looking forward to reading it, too!
Published 5 months ago by Gail Britton
5.0 out of 5 stars Harmony
I love, love love Jodi Thomas writing. Her Harmony series draws you right in to the families and town. This was purchased for my Kindle and as a paperback.
Published 5 months ago by Janet M Percy
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