Stranger in Town: An Anthology

Fabulous edition which combines the first two stories of the Oklahoma branch of the Brand family. I have read all of the Texas Brand books and decided to keep going by reading about this estranged branch of the family. I found myself even more interested in reading about these five fabulous sisters and their mother. Each girl has her own personality and take on the experiences they had growing up. The first book, The Brands Who Came for Christmas is about good girl Maya who has strived her entire life to impress the locals despite her humble beginnings. She meets gorgeous and mysterious Caleb in the bar she works in one night and they share one wreckless night together before he disappears. I don't want to give away the rest of the story, but Caleb is not what he appears to be and this story was very fun to read! Truly entertaining. The second story, Brand New Heartache is about Maya's supermodel sister Edie who is back in town and has run into the high school badbay Wade. Fabulous fun read with suspense and intrigue. Maggie Shayne delivers again!!!! If you like her vampire and witch stories then you know Maggie Shayne can write some of the most compelling suspensful tales! This one is no exception! The next book in the series is Secrets and Lies about Mel Brand. Kara's story should be out later this year and then hopefully Selene's soon after. Thank you, Maggie Shayne!