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Deep in the Heart of Texas

Here is a quick look at the Deep in the Heart of Texas series. To see more information and to read a summary of each book, please use the links below, or the dropdown menu to choose the book(s) that interest you!

BOOK ONE: Hurricane

From multi-published Christian author Janice Thompson comes a story of faith and courage.

It’s 1900 and Brent Murphy, a prodigal son, is disillusioned with New York and his life as a newspaperman. Drawn home to Galveston Island, Brent knows it is likely he will face rejection from his father.

On Saturday September 8, 1900, without warning, the citizens of Galveston Island are in for the fight of their lives when the hurricane of the century hits. In a single night of horror, more than 6,000 islanders lose their lives and countless others are left in devastation.

Through the experience, Brent finally faces the truth of his own childhood and the stormy relationship he has with his parents. He finds the courage to write the story of his past and discovers a loving God.


BOOK TWO: Mismatched in Texas

In the quaint community of Poetry, Texas, Belinda Bauer spies an opportunity. The tiny town is filled with loggers and railroad men in need of wives, so she sets herself up as a marriage broker.

At her invitation, potential brides begin to arrive in Poetry. There’s only one problem: Belinda doesn’t have a clue what she’s doing and all the brides marry the wrong men!

One client is particularly unhappy. George Kaufman, the local barber, has lost more than one prospective wife to Belinda’s fumbled attempts. For some reason, she just can’t seem to find George’s “perfect match,” though it’s not for lack of trying.

Is there a poetic ending in store for George — and for Belinda, herself?

NOTE: This novel previously released as Love Finds You in Poetry Texas