Moonlight over Marigold by Jodi Thomas, Celia Bonaduce

Release date: March 30, 2027
Publisher: Kensington
Editor: Ericka McIntyre
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We have something very special for you today. Although not scheduled for release until March 2027, we just couldn’t wait to let you know. We will do a follow-up post near release date; that’s how good this book is.

Moonlight over Marigold by Celia Bonaduce, Jodi Thomas

Moonlight over Marigold by Jodi Thomas and Celia Bonaduce is a contemporary romance and spin-off set against the rugged backdrop of West Texas.

The Story

Ob/gyn Lucy Logan returns to her West Texas hometown after her beloved father is injured, traveling with her calico cat, Trace.
She runs into Dr. Louis Maddison (“Dr. Maddie”), the chief medical officer and a Houston transplant whom she hoped never to see again due to a past accident.
Old town passions flare up over past wild horse roundups, and a new rumor claims an exotic wild horse is loose in the hills.

Virgin River meets Yellowstone against the breathtaking, rugged backdrop of West Texas in this compelling tale from New York Times bestselling author Jodi Thomas’s Ransom Canyon saga—also a Netflix series starring Minka Kelly and Josh Duhamel—filled with love, challenges, and a timeless passion for the land and its people.

Over a century ago, the founders of Marigold, Texas, envisioned a thriving ranch town. It neared extinction instead—until a surprise multimillion dollar bequest from the local curmudgeon propelled it straight into the 21st century, along with a whole new generation—and no loss of Wild West spirit . . .

Named for its benefactor, The Elmer Otis Memorial Hospital, aka ELMO, is the beating heart of Marigold. Besides being state-of-the-art, it’s known as a compassionate place to heal. That’s no small thanks to Chief Medical Officer and Houston transplant Dr. Louis Maddison . . . a man whom Ob/gyn Lucy Logan hoped never to see again. One phone call changes all that.

You can learn more details or pre=order a copy from the Kensington Publishing website, Penguin Random House or Amazon.

About the Authors

Jodi Thomas

Jodi Thomas needs no introduction.

New York Times Bestselling Author
USA TODAY Bestselling Author
Romance Writers of America’s RITA Award Winner
Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame
National Readers’ Choice Award Winner
Texas Literary Hall of Fame Member
2024 Amarillo Globe-News Woman of the Year

Jodi’s first novel, Beneath the Texas Sky, met with critical success. It won a Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award for Best Western Romance and was designated a National Press Women Novel of the Year.

In 2003, Jodi became the writer-in-residence at West Texas A&M University. She was only the second writer-in-residence to be appointed,

Find out more about Jodi at jodithomas.com.

Celia Bonaduce

Celia Bonaduce is an award-winning author, podcast writer and tv producer. Before becoming a full time novelist, Celia spent fifteen years as a producer-director in lifestyle programming. Her shows include ABC’s EXTREME MAKEOVER – HOME EDITION and HGTV’s House Hunters.

As a novelist with Kensington Publishing, Celia has written three trilogies: The Venice Beach Romances, The Welcome To Fat Chance, Texas Trilogy and The Tiny House series. The Tiny House series won top honors with a Grand Finalist nod from 2018’s New Apple Official Selection, first place in 2019 Book Excellence Awards, and 2020 Gold from both The National Federation of Press Women and the Elite Choice Awards.

Find out more about Celia at celiabonaduce.com.

About the Editor

Ericka McIntyre (Senior Editor) – Ericka manages the acquisition and production of dozens of western and general fiction titles each year for Kensington. Ericka’s role includes acquiring, developing, and editing print and ebook manuscripts, including the bestselling Johnstone brand. She is the former Editor-in-Chief of Writer’s Digest and a freelance writing and editing consultant. Find out more about Ericka at Publisher’s Marketplace

About Kensington Publishing

Kensington Publishing is an independent, family-owned book publisher founded in 1974 and based in New York City. Kensington is renowned for the diversity of the authors and books it publishes.

Kensington publishes popular fiction & non-fiction, including most genres. Despite being family-owned, Kensington is the foremost independent commercial publishing house in the United States, publishing over 500 fiction and non-fiction titles each year. It’s home to New York Times bestselling authors, including Fern Michaels, Lisa Jackson, Joanne Fluke, William W. Johnstone, Jodi Thomas, Celia Bonaduce and others.