The Cowboy Comes Undone

Cross (Ringing in the New) kicks off her Burlesons of Texas series with this sassy cowboy contemporary, set in the Texas Hill Country town of Last Stand. When hunky rancher Cash Burleson meets massage therapist Jade Mitchell at a town festival, their chemistry is instant and electric. Cash’s sister, Annie, hires Jade to provide regular massages for her son, AJ, who has a kidney disease—meaning Cash and Jade will be seeing much more of each other. Cross adds a novel new age twist to their sweet romance as Jade, the granddaughter of a psychic, discovers her own psychic abilities. But the reveal that she can read Cash’s mind throws their budding relationship into jeopardy. Cross’s skillful plotting and well-shaded protagonists will easily draw in readers, and a stellar supporting cast—especially AJ and Annie—adds enjoyable depth. This is a promising series launch. (June)