Jodi Thomas packed quite a lot of action in this fourth book of the Ransom Canyon series. It's actually four tales expertly woven together. No small feat but then again it's what you've come to expect from Jodi Thomas. SUNRISE CROSSING just may be the best of the bunch and considering the wondrous stories of the series thus far -- well that's quite a feat.

The hard part of doing justice to the review of SUNRISE CROSSING is avoiding anything close to resembling a spoiler. So here goes.

Small town life is really interesting and bulging at the seams with people who know everyone and everyone's business. There are no strangers in a small town and especially it seems in Ransom Canyon. Everyone seems to be connected. In SUNRISE CROSSING we learn about several folks, some new to Crossroads, others returning after a long absence and also lifelong citizens. Jodi Thomas readily and craftily includes them all in this story. Several just have cameos but even then their role is important.

Yancy Grey has been relishing his new chance at a good life in his new hometown. The townspeople have really taken to him. It's easy to see why. Yancy is a good guy with a big heart that unfortunately made mistakes when younger. Hey don't we all. Yancy paid the price and did his time. Now he is a respected member of this small town, with lots of friends, putting all his efforts into renovating his home, but he is lonely. Yancy's not really sure what's he's missing until Tori falls into his life.

It's about time that Yancy has a storyline. In SUNRISE CROSSING Jodi Thomas finally lets Yancy shine. Thomas created this wonderful character several books ago and invited us to watch him grow. Jodi Thomas loves the folks in her stories and it is so evident. Flaws and all these characters have become friends. The Ransom Canyon series has been addictive. It's always a good time to jump aboard. SUNRISE CROSSING by Jodi Thomas is a crowd pleaser. Enjoy.