New Series by Jodi Thomas

Come to Honey Creek -
a small town with a lot going on!!

Come meet some new friends, and make room for a new series!!

Love Jodi Thomas! This book started off with too many character and separate storylines but came together and was a fun read. I would recommend this!

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I wasn't sure about this book when I first started to read it as each chapter went from person to person and nothing seemed to tie in. After reading further all fell into place and I ended up enjoying the story line. Everything tied in and this became a book to enjoy. Try it and see, I am giving this 4 stars.

Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book. Jodi Thomas's books are like a warm blanket that helps you forget about everyday stresses and enjoy this town. This story starts off with the mayor Piper in some trouble when her fake fiancee goes missing.....and the press is starting to ask questions....her brother hires a bodyguard for Piper.
This book is told from four characters in this book, Piper Jane McKenzie, Colby McBride, Sam Cassidy and Pecos Smith. This town is lovely to visit and the plots are fun to see them get to their happy ever after. Great author and fun read.

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Breakfast at the honey creek cafe is the first book of a new series by Jodi Thomas.She does not disappoint as it has it all. romance, mystery,small town drama. It is full of hope and second chances. Mayor Piper has a childhood friend who is her pretend fiance.She hires a private investigator to find him when he comes up missing. There are many characters with many different points of view. These characters were believable but flawed.and enjoyable to read as all Jodi Thomas books are. Many people will be awaiting the next book in the series. Thank you for the chance to read this Arc and to review it.

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Breakfast at the Honey Creek Cafe is a lighthearted romance with a bit of mystery/ thriller thrown in. It’s the first book I have read by Jodi Thomas and she did not disappoint. It revolves around Honey Creek’s mayor Piper who has hired a P.I to look into what happened to her childhood ‘friend’ who was also her pretend fiancé.

Eventually, Piper and Colby fall for each other but not before the town hall is set alight. There is a lot of detective work for the characters in the book, which was quite nice to follow.

Breakfast At The Honey Creek Café is book one in the new Honey Creek series by Jodi Thomas. I’ve been a fan since reading Rewriting Monday ten years ago. I’ve grown to love the small town settings, quirky characters and charming plots that are hallmarks of her novels. This book is no exception and was just the book I wanted to read when I picked it up. I find them a comfort no matter what’s going on in my life but especially during a quarantine.

I enjoyed learning about the small Texas town of Honey Creek, the mayor and her challenges, the substitute minister, and an undercover trooper whose goal is to be a Texas Ranger. I liked the light mystery and drama woven through the story as well as the romance. All told with humor and heart which is what I’ve come to expect from Jodi Thomas. Recommended.

This is the first book that I have read by Ms. Thomas.  It is the start of a new series for the author.  I think that this title will be enjoyed by those who read books by writers including Debbie Macomber, Brenda Novak and Robyn Carr.  It is an enjoyable women's fiction title.


The three main male characters are Colby, Sam and Pecos.  The three women are Piper, Anna and Kerrie.  Their respective relationships form the basis for the romances of the novel.  There is an additional relationship that includes the sheriff and  the woman with whom he is involved.  The setting is a small Texas town where Piper is the mayor.


Colby comes to town to be a bodyguard/detective whose charge is Piper who, in turn, is receiving threats and who had a date with someone who subsequently disappeared.  The sheriff has himself been out of reach and is not there to help for much of the story.


Colby has a back story of injury.  He wants to be a Texas Ranger.  Sam is a minister who is looking to find himself; he has escaped through many other occupations.  Pecos is young, graduating from high school and becoming a man over night.  The women with whom they are involved are strong and are survivors and people who cope.


This is a book that will be welcomed by readers who are looking forward to an easy but enjoyable read.  Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.

Well written and entertaining romance with a bit of mystery. Good plot and believable characters. Readers of romance will enjoy this book. I received an arc from the publisher and Netgalley and this is my unbiased review.

A new Town and a new series from one of my favorite authors, Jodi Thomas. She writes interesting characters and fun towns. Honey Creek is no exception. Piper Jane Mackenzie is the mayor of Honey Creek and she loves the town. Colby McBride shows up to help her find her out with a problem. They are just two of the fun couples who are part of the story in this first book. This is a easy read that is perfect for this time of life. Book two comes out next year. I will be sure to pick it up.

I received a free copy of the book in return for an honest review.

Mayor or Honey Creek, Texas, Piper Jane MacKenzie lives for her career. She loves her town, and the people in it. But when her fake fiancés car is found floating done the river, her life is put into turmoil. Reporters are calling and she’s afraid for her job. Then Colby McBride comes into town, hires by her brother, to help figure out what happened to the missing fiancé. Unknown danger is in store for Piper, and Colby becomes her bodyguard.
Sam Cassidy comes into town, as the temporary pastor. Sam has pain in his past and thinks he can return some of his childhood happiness in following in his father’s footsteps.
This was a wonderful story. I was confused at first, when there was so many characters points of view, but the. You realize that each character has an important part to play in the story. I was instantly drawn into the lives of these character’s and had a hard time putting it down. The characters were all wonderful and believable. They were all beautifully flawed. The author did a wonderful job of writing and describing the town and I could clearly picture it. I’m so glad that this is going to be series, and am looking forward to reading more about the people of Honey Creek.

A Romance and a Mystery? Why yes, please! Jodi Thomas has us in Wayward Bend, Texas. A very small town founded after the fall of the Alamo. The bonds of friendship, family and those pesky feuds are all here. These are good people. 

Meet the Mayor, Piper McKenzie, carrying on the family tradition. While she is the main character we hear the voices of Colby, Sam and Pecos Smith, who all tell their side of the story and are all hoping for a happy ending. 

I think Mr. Winston was my favorite character. All of the characters were well done and fully developed. I laughed, I cried, and it was a book I needed to read in this time of uncertainty.

Well Done!

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I have read Jodi Thomas before and enjoyed her books. I assume this is a start of a new series since we had SO many people to follow. It was almost too much and a bit confusing. I then felt the ending was rushed and some jumped into a HEA way too soon. I liked Colby, Piper and Pecos and Sam. It was an interesting book

Breakfast at the Honey Creek Cafe is the 1st book in the Honey Creek Series. The story is set in a small town with a whole slew of characters that I really enjoyed getting to know. The story is told in 4 different POV's, which I loved! Piper the Mayor, Colby the Trooper, Sam the Preacher and Pecos the teenager. All 4 of these characters have so many things going on in their lives.

The Mayor's boyfriend is missing and some people are thinking foul play. Colby was asked by Piper's brother to head to Honey Creek and not only protect his sister, but try to dig up some answers to her missing boyfriend. Sam is a complicated man. He's unsure of his place in the world right now and thinks maybe his calling is to preach in Honey Creek. Pecos is just graduating from High School and the only thing he knows for sure, is that he doesn't want to live with his parents any longer. There is definitely a lot going on with these 4.

For me the story was a bit slow, but I do realize that the author is introducing a new town and characters, and that does tend to slow things down a bit. It took me awhile to warm up to Piper. I didn't care for her attitude, but once I got further in the book, I started to like her a bit more. The relationships that developed between the characters were set at a really good pace, until the end of the story. To me it just felt like the author wanted to make sure they each got their HEA before the ending. The only thing that I really wanted to know and didn't receive an answer to, was what happened to the relationship between Piper and her ex-husband. She thought about it a lot and it was what stopped her from even going out with a man until Colby appeared. Maybe that answer will come in another book.

I'll be looking forward to reading the next book in this series. I really hope we will get to see more of these characters as I'm especially interested in what will happen to Pecos in the future.

The book is set in a small town where everyone knows other peoples business. The story is told from the viewpoint of several characters. Each chapter features one of the characters. This is the first book in a new series and it is a good start. I look forward to reading more of the series. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

I love Jodi Thomas! I love the town of Honey Creek and this is a great start to a new series. I’m a sucker for small town stories and this one is no different. It is a compelling read full of hope and second chances and characters trying to discover who they are. I enjoyed Breakfast at Honey Creek Cafe. It’s a heartwarming story full of love and a little bit of danger. The only downside is that I have to wait for the next installment. It’s a compelling read.

I have always enjoyed Jodi Thomas's books and this one was no different. I loved the town of Honey Creek and all of it's quirky characters. There are three main characters in this book but it is written so it is easy to keep up with all of them. This is an easy to read book. I look forward to reading more books set in Honey Creek.

This book has an interesting cast of characters and at times it could feel a bit crowded and jumpy. Interesting concept of a series - I’ll be interested to see if Ms Thomas can refine it and make the residents of Honey Creek compelling enough for me.

So many people seem to be trying to find themselves or decide what profession they want to try next. Some are working on changing their profession. It kept the book interesting. Three different relationships happens at the same time. I really enjoyed reading, Breakfast at the Honey Creek Cafe.

I love Jodi Thomas’s writing. Her books all seem to feature small Texas towns full of quirky characters with several intertwined plots as couples of lonely people find their HEAs. Somehow, each book pulls me in and then I can’t put it down. I love spending time with these interesting people. Her characters are original and often are not your typical romantic heroes and heroines. But somehow, I just enjoy reading about them. They’re smart and funny and don’t fit some romantic tropes.

This book is no different. She is introducing us to the town of Honey Creek where everyone knows everyone, as happens in all small-town romances, but some of the people are a bit weird. That is part of their charm.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book that I received from Netgalley; however, the opinions are my own and I did not receive any compensation for my review.