There is never a shortage of absolute joy in a Carolyn Brown book. Her stories find a place in your heart that takes residence forever. I have been a fan since my first Carolyn Brown book and love every one. TEXAS HOMECOMING is no exception. In fact, it gave me a chance to visit some old friends. What could be better?

Carolyn Brown imparts her own special brand of country knowledge. Songs, folklore, common sense, family pride, honesty and of course love are the perfect recipe for a delicious story, and all included in TEXAS HOMECOMING.

Stevie is now a vet and although busy building her practice is still reeling from the death of her mother. Stevie always longed for a sibling and now more than ever feels great sadness at being so alone.

Cody has returned from Doctors Without Borders. He missed his family but most of all knew he needed to get back home.

What I learn the more stories I read by Carolyn Brown is how alike we are. Our taste in music, shows, and family values is front and center. References to music and even to shows bring an instant smile to my face. All adds to the enjoyment factor of any of this amazing author's works.

TEXAS HOMECOMING is filled with references of traditions and past. It is easy to get bogged down in our past, but Carolyn Brown wisely shows her lead charterers that the past will always have some memories to be cherished but at the same time we must move forward. Both Stevie and Cody have some regrets. Stevie missed spending more time with her mother before she passed. Cody harbors sad memories of those he met during his time with Doctors Without Borders and at the same time regrets not being at Sunflower Ranch to help once his father's illness kept him on the sidelines.

Both Cody and Stevie have their shared past that interferes with them moving forward in any serious relationship, either with each other or other folks. In TEXAS HOMECOMING Cody and Stevie wind up spending way more time together than either would have predicted. And with time their relationship evolves from enemies to friends and family. Now all they have to do is accept that they are truly fated to be together. Not going to be easy. But anything worthwhile is worth working for. And if anyone can write the perfect script for a romance between these two it would be Carolyn Brown. Fans are going to absolutely love TEXAS HOMECOMING starring Cody and Stevie.