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Sunshine, secrets, and swoon-worthy stories—June's featured reads are your perfect summer escape.

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He doesn�t need a woman in his life; she knows he can�t live without her.


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A promise rekindled. A secret revealed. A second chance at the family they never had.


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A cowboy with a second chance. A waitress with a hidden gift. And a small town where love paints a brand-new beginning.


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She�s racing for a prize. He�s dodging romance. Together, they might just cross the finish line to love.


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She steals from the mob for justice. He�s the FBI agent who could take her down�or fall for her instead.


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He�s her only protection. She�s carrying his child. Together, they must outwit a killer before time runs out.


Sunset

Sunset, June 2025
Crossroads #1
by Sharon Sala

Sourcebooks Casablanca
Featuring: Magnolia "Maggie" Brennen; Sonny Bluejacket
480 pages
ISBN: 1464222800
EAN: 9781464222801
Kindle: B0DDVJQLN5
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"Beautifully crafted story deftly illustrated"

Fresh Fiction Review

Sunset
Sharon Sala

Reviewed by Sandra Wurman
Posted June 9, 2025

Romance Suspense | Romance Small Town

Sharon Sala’s talent overflows with imagination. She surely could have been a poet with her word scope and in SUNSET we are once again entertained and enthralled by the way she creates and describes scenes and characters, like poetry for sure.
 
Dialog seems to easily flow from page to page bringing us closer to the central story of Sharon Sala’s newest book. SUNSET gets its title from various references in this tale. Sonny's newly inherited ranch was named Sunset by its former owner. Magnolia, known familiarly as Maggie, is utterly enchanting as she seems to devour the gorgeous sunsets in this small town.
 
References to things like sunsets and butterflies will capture your attention immediately as was Sharon Sala’s intention. Reading SUNSET is like taking a journey through the lives of two incredibly unique folks.
 
Heartwarming and inspiring memories of challenges that basically shape who her characters have become. We are invited to see how their futures might now be shaped.
 
Now I have to ask. Are you a believer? I definitely am a believer. Sonny is a Native American and close to his older brother who helped him recover from an awful bull riding accident. He is amazing with animals and sees visions, especially those concerning people he loves. There is a lot to pull from folklore and history. But there’s no shortage of stories about the deep connection native tribes had with the land. Sonny comes from that heritage and wears it proudly. This part of American history has always fascinated me and is something I deeply admire. It touches me deep in my soul and I think SUNSET was written with the same respect for the folks that came before us. Don’t you ever wonder how you know something that irreverently pops up? Sonny and his people believe in that belonging. And in SUNSET Sharon Sala let us know that she also believes.
 
Thematically SUNSET is about the people in whose steps we walk.
 
SUNSET is beautifully crafted around family, friends, animals, land, and the soul of folks both good and bad. When push comes to shove sometimes believing is the only weapon of choice. SUNSET is a winning addition to the awesome library crafted by this artist, Sharon Sala.

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SUMMARY

Crossroads, Texas, just might be the place to settle down and find the love of your dreams in this new small town romance series from Sharon Sala, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Blessings, Georgia series.

World-champion bull rider Sonny Bluejacket was bucked off a bull and critically injured. He died twice on the operating table and then survived. Now retired from the rodeo circuit, Sonny is living with his brother and family in Oklahoma when he inherits a horse ranch outside of a little town in West Texas called Crossroads. The first person he meets upon arrival is an intriguing waitress named Magnolia \"Maggie\" Brennen, who works in a café called The Yellow Rose. Their attraction is instant. But it isn\'t until much later that Sonny discovers Maggie\'s secret talent for painting, and a whole new opportunity for Maggie opens up as a result of Sonny\'s supportive urging.

Their relationship grows as Sonny wades through taking over the inherited ranch, horses, truck and property. He\'s finally finding his place within the surrounding community, only to be accosted by his no-good father who comes looking for a handout, or to destroy everything, including Maggie. But Sonny isn\'t about to let that happen.


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