For transparency, I have to admit that I have been reading this series out of order. I fell in love with the Honey Creek series and absolutely loved the characters. When I spotted BREAKFAST AT THE HONEY CREEK CAFE, I knew I had to step back in time and read it. Totally the right move. I loved this story, which is a prequel to Picnic in Someday Valley, and was so glad to learn more about the beginning relationships of some of these characters. It is as if Jodi Thomas scoured the casting couch for the best performers and we are treated to the best show in town. Keep an open mind and be on the alert for a multitude of surprises and unexpected revelations.
In BREAKFAST AT THE HONEY CREEK CAFE, we learn that even delightful towns have their share of evildoers. And in this story, we find that the town mayor Piper is being haunted by the disappearance of a man who professed to be her fiance. In actuality, theirs was more a relationship of convenience--especially for him. Piper is busy being mayor, stepping into the big shoes of her father. This is her dream job but she has to sidestep the gossip and innuendo of recent events.
Colby has been sent to Honey Creek to keep an eye on his friend’s sister Piper and if possible search out the whereabouts of the missing boyfriend. The one big problem for Colby is his inability to keep his interest in Piper purely professional. So his search for the facts rapidly becomes personal.
The town of Honey Creek has some interesting characters who fall right into the wheelhouse of author Jodi Thomas. When I look at the list of stories by Jodi Thomas, it is a journey into some of my most favorite books. Some characters originally appear to be part of the supporting cast but quickly become intrinsic to the story. Pecos is one of these characters, who morphs into an amazing fellow right before our eyes. His story provides a great background for the action in BREAKFAST AT THE HONEY CREEK CAFE.
Jodi Thomas creates a world of characters that are usually larger than life and sometimes tongue in cheek. All designed to capture your interest and heart. BREAKFAST AT THE HONEY CREEK CAFE is a terrific example of her writing and is a fabulous introduction to what I hope will be a long running series. Feel free to start at any point in this series but BREAKFAST AT THE HONEY CREEK CAFE should be at the top of your reading list followed by Picnic in Someday Valley which is equally awesome.
On the rolling hills that border the Brazos River lies Honey Creek, Texas—a small town where family bonds and legends run deep, and friendship and love are always close to hand . . . Piper Kate McKenzie, mayor of Honey Creek, won’t let a major scandal rip her quirky hometown apart, or jeopardize her dream of one day running for higher office. So she calls for reinforcements to find the source of corruption in the sheriff’s office—two men recommended by her Texas Ranger brothers . . . At seventeen, Sam Cassidy left home, heeding the call to be a preacher. Later he found another mission: serving his country. After his one love died, he lost both his faith and his fight. Drifting from one assignment to another, he’s come to Honey Creek intending to earn his pay check and move on. As a Dallas cop, Coby Riddell has grown skeptical and wary. People have a bad habit of disappointing each other, but the job never lets him down. This job in particular—his first undercover—is too intriguing to pass up. Piper, who’s been wondering if Honey Creek might be the only real love of her life, suddenly finds herself drawn to two very different men. And if she can keep her town—and her heart—from going completely off the rails, there may be a sweet, unexpected future in store . . .
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