Texas on My Mind

In the first McCord Brothers contemporary, bestseller Fossen strikes a patriotic chord that makes this story stand out. Capt. Riley McCord, an Air Force combat rescue officer, has returned to his huge family ranch in Spring Hill, Tex., to recover from an injury and PTSD. He thought the place would be deserted, which is good, as he doesn’t want to be seen in pain or in the throes of a flashback—but his childhood friend Claire Davidson, who’s now a wedding photographer, shows up with her young son to help him, and other women are lined up for their shifts. Claire’s not married and doesn’t volunteer any info on her son’s paternity. As the central relationship turns hot and sexy, side characters traipse humorously through the story. Complicated family backstories add depth to the main characters and highlight their need to let go of past hurts and move forward. (Mar.)