A slice of Americana delivered with her characteristic warmth, endearing characters, and authentic Texan flair, the third Honey Creek novel by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jodi Thomas takes readers to Clifton Bend, Texas, a small college town where two very different scientists must team up on an experiment on “The Chemistry of Mating.” Can these two opposites attract and quantify the science of love? Benjamin Monroe is pretty sure how his life will play out. He’ll continue teaching chemistry in his small college, and spend his free time biking through the valley. Eventually, he’ll retire to putter around in his garden and greenhouse. His colleague, Virginia Clark, is not one for routines. She’s chatty, spontaneous, and bubbly, and before Benjamin realizes what happened, she’s talked him into collaborating on a research project—studying the mating habits of college students. Ketch Kincaid, one of Benjamin’s star students, returned to college after serving in the army. He needs something to get his mind off his recent breakup and collecting research data might do it. And there’s another distraction on the horizon—a woman who looks like she, too, knows about heartache. Soon enough, their project, “The Chemistry of Mating,” is gaining notoriety. Friends, neighbors…the whole town has become involved. But no matter what the data determines, one conclusion seems inescapable: love follows its own rules… PRAISE FOR DINNER ON PRIMROSE HILL The residents of Clifton Bend, Tex., discover love when least expected in bestseller Thomas's emotional third Honey Creek romance....Thomas's memorable, refreshingly candid characters are sure to resonate, especially the strong female protagonists. Series fans will be delighted. --Publishers Weekly PRAISE FOR JODI THOMAS'S NOVELS "Tender, heartfelt and wonderful. . . . I loved every word." --RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times bestselling author, on The Little Teashop on Main "Compelling and beautifully written, it is exactly the kind of heart-wrenching, emotional story one has come to expect from Jodi Thomas." --Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author, on Ransom Canyon "Deeply poignant moments and artfully rendered characters create a rich story that transports readers to an idyllic place." -- Publishers Weekly on Mistletoe Miracles "Highly recommended." -- Library Journal (Starred Review) on Sunrise Crossing "A pure joy to read." -- RT Book Reviews on the Ransom Canyon series "Six lost souls find true love in the sweet first romance of the Honey Creek series from Thomas...It's the inviting setting and quirky, good-hearted characters that will draw readers in." -- Publishers Weekly on Breakfast at the Honey Creek Café Jodi Thomas is a New York Times bestselling author and fifth-generation Texan who sets many of her award-winning stories in her home state, where her grandmother was born in a covered wagon. A multi-RITA® Award-winner and member of the prestigious Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame, she’s written over 50 novels with millions of copies in print. Jodi lives in Amarillo, Texas and can be found online at JodiThomas.com.