Best Selling Books by Sherryl Woods

Falling for "Maddening Moira" O''Malley was the unexpected highlight of Luke O''Brien''s Dublin holiday. So when she pays a surprise visit to Chesapeake Shores, Luke is thrilled…at first. A fling with this wild Irish rose is one thing, but forever? Maybe someday, but not when he''s totally focused on establishing a business that will prove his mettle to his overachieving family. Given Luke''s reaction, Moira has some soul-searching of her own to do. Scarred by her father''s abandonment, she wonders if Luke, with his playboy past, is truly the family man she longs for. Adding to her dilemma, she''s offered an amazing chance at a dream career of her own. Deep down, though, Moira knows home is the real prize, and that love can be every bit as enchanted as a summer garden.

The Sweet Magnolias is now a Netflix Original Series! From #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Sherryl Woods On the road to success, good friends are never far apart in the world of the Sweet Magnolias. Helen Decatur spent a lifetime setting goals—getting through college and law school, opening her own practice, becoming financially secure, and establishing herself as one of the most highly respected divorce attorneys in the state of South Carolina. Achieving those goals was a breeze compared to the one she’s faced with now. The most driven—and cynical—of the Sweet Magnolias, Helen is forty-two, single and suddenly ready for the family she’s put on the back burner for all these years. Unfortunately, having a child at her age comes with lots of complications, not the least of which is the absence of a serious relationship in her life. Handling so many divorces has left her skeptical about love, but Helen’s not the type of woman to wait around for fate to step in. Taking charge of her own destiny puts her at odds with her two best friends and sets sparks flying with a man who claims he doesn’t want a family, and nothing turns out like she planned. Read the Sweet Magnolias Series by Sherryl Woods: Book One: Stealing Home Book Two: A Slice of Heaven Book Three: Feels Like Family Book Four: Welcome to Serenity Book Five: Home in Carolina Book Six: Sweet Tea at Sunrise Book Seven: Honeysuckle Summer Book Eight: Midnight Promises Book Nine: Catching Fireflies Book Ten: Where Azaleas Bloom Book Eleven: Swan Point Bonus: The Sweet Magnolias Cookbook

New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Sherryl Woods takes readers to the North Carolina coast with a new family and her trademark heartfelt emotions In a trade-off she’s lived to regret, Emily Castle left home years ago to become an interior designer. The youngest of three sisters, Emily desperately wanted to prove herself. Success, though, came at the cost of leaving behind the man she loved. For Boone Dorsett, losing Emily left his heart shattered, but another woman was waiting in the wings. Now a widower with a young son, Boone has a second chance with Emily when a storm brings her home. But with his former in-laws threatening a custody suit, the stakes of loving her are higher than ever. Will fate once again separate them—or is the time finally right for these two star-crossed lovers?

Spa owner Jeanette is teamed up with the sexy new town manager to work on Serenity''s annual Christmas festival, and as they bond over their mutual dislike of the holidays they unexpectedly discover romance and a Christmas miracle.

When it comes to family and Christmas, #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods always looks to the O''Briens for a little holiday magic For the very driven medical student Caitlyn Winters, catching the bridal bouquet at a Christmas wedding has set off a chain reaction that she''s sure is more curse than blessing. Not only has she fallen in love with family medicine resident Noah McIlroy, but an unexpected pregnancy threatens her well-laid plans for the future. It doesn''t help that Noah—with a whole lot of help from her O''Brien relatives—is completely on board with the prospect of marriage and happily-ever-after. It takes a whole lot of patience, love and family persuasion to help Caitlyn realize that she can still have everything she ever wanted, including a home in her beloved Chesapeake Shores and a man who understands all of her dreams. "Love, marriage, family, and forgiveness all play an important part in Woods''s latest richly nourishing, holiday-spiced novel." —Chicago Tribune on A Chesapeake Shores Christmas

Dating Matthew O''Brien—a playboy and a younger man—cost Laila Riley her career and her parents'' respect. A high price, even for love—and when Laila decides it was just a fling, she breaks it off, despite Matthew''s objections. But the O''Brien family has other ideas, and they conspire to get Laila to join them on a Dublin holiday. It''s a great time to get away from it all, but Laila has reservations about the trip. Matthew''s bound to be there, and she''s far from immune. What if she can''t resist temptation? Meanwhile, the O''Briens are in an uproar over matriarch Nell''s unexpected romance with an old flame. Will she follow her heart, despite the risks? And will Laila discover that some risks are actually once-in-a-lifetime opportunities?

ALIVE, TEX O''ROURKE WAS A SNEAKY OLD COOT. NOW THAT HE''S DEAD, HE''S EVEN WORSE. Megan O''Rourke''s beloved grandfather had always been determined to lure her out of New York and back to the ranch in Whispering Wind, Wyoming, where he had raised her. And when Megan returns for Tex''s funeral, she realizes his will is going to make it impossible for her to refuse. Her "inheritance" is Tex''s daughter, Tess, an eight-year-old bundle of trouble Megan had never even known existed. Jake Landers has also come home to Whispering Wind. After leaving town years before under a cloud of suspicion, he''s returned to put down roots. And when he comes face-to-face with the woman who shared his troubled past, he hardly recognizes Megan. She''s become a driven, stressed-out powerhouse who runs a successful entertainment empire, but who''s forgotten what''s really important. He knows Megan is going to have to make some big decisions—about life and love, about where home really is. And he''s only too happy to help. Because he''s letting go of old grudges and beginning to recall some old dreams. And the best one begins with Megan.

Her devastating marriage behind her, Raylene Hammond is truly thankful for her best friends, the Sweet Magnolias. They''ve taken her in, shielding her from the world. Then she meets sheriff''s deputy Carter Rollins, and suddenly Raylene''s haven no longer feels quite so safe. Carter understands why Raylene is trapped inside. He''s even taken to bringing the outside world to her. But with two kid sisters to raise, just how much time can he devote to this woman who''s stolen his heart? Raylene knows Carter is a man worth loving, but she may never be strong enough to accept what he''s offering. How long can she ask him to wait? Maybe they''ll never have more than this one sweet summer.

In the close-knit community of Chesapeake Shores, Maryland, Susie O''Brien and Mack Franklin''s "not dating" claim befuddles everyone, especially since the two spend every spare minute together. Susie''s thrilled when their friendship finally heats up. Then, just when happily-ever-after seems within reach, Mack loses the job he loves and Susie faces a devastating diagnosis. But O''Briens always unite in a crisis. Even her cousin Jess, Susie''s rival for most of their lives, becomes her staunchest supporter—especially when Mack''s former lover comes to town. The stakes are higher than ever before, but Susie''s definitely up to the challenge…as long as Mack''s right there by her side.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods sweeps readers away with the story of a beloved member of the O''Brien family as she claims the life she''s always dreamed of Spirited, spontaneous Carrie Winters has grown up under the watchful eyes of not only her grandfather Mick O''Brien, but the entire town of Chesapeake Shores. Now that she''s home from Europe, a glamorous fashion career behind her and her heart broken, there seem to be far too many people watching to see if she''ll live up to the expectations her family has for her. As if that weren''t enough pressure, Carrie finds herself drawn to sexy, grief-stricken Sam Winslow, who is yearning for someone to help him raise the nephew who''s unexpectedly come into his life after a tragedy. With her own life in turmoil, is Carrie really ready to take on a new career and a new man? Or is Sam exactly what she needs to create the strong, loving family she''s always wanted?

Return to the beloved town of Chesapeake Shores in this special release of The Inn at Eagle Point by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods—and watch the new series Chesapeake Shores on Hallmark Channel! It’s been years since Abby O’Brien Winters set foot in Chesapeake Shores. The Maryland town her father built has too many sad memories and Abby too few spare moments, thanks to her demanding Wall Street career, the crumbling of her marriage and energetic daughters. Then one panicked phone call from her youngest sister brings her racing back home to protect Jess’s dream of renovating the charming Inn at Eagle Point. But saving the inn from foreclosure means dealing not only with her own fractured family, but also with Trace Riley, the man Abby left ten years ago. Trace can be a roadblock to her plans…or proof that second chances happen in the most unexpected ways. Don''t forget to check out The Sweet Magnolias, another great series from Sherryl and a Netflix Original Series!

From the author of Feels Like Family, a Netflix Book Club Pick! New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods brings you a fan-favorite Adams Dynasty tale of navigating unexpected surprises… Angela Adams refused to have anything to do with her unborn baby''s reluctant father, much less marry him! True, her pregnancy was unexpected, but Clint Brady didn''t have to act so dazed when she announced her impending motherhood. And while Clint admitted his reaction could have been more enthusiastic, the thought of baby bottles and diaper pins was enough to rattle even a rugged rancher like himself. But now that the shock had passed, nothing was going to come between Clint and fatherhood—not even stubborn Angela!

When her last two plays are dismal failures and her relationship with her temperamental mentor falls apart, writer Bree O''Brien abandons Chicago and the regional theater where she hoped to make a name for herself to return home. Opening Flowers on Main promises to bring her a new challenge and a new kind of fulfillment. But not all is peaceful and serene in Chesapeake Shores, with her estranged mother on the scene and her ex-lover on the warpath. Jake Collins has plenty of reasons to want Bree out of his life, but none of those are a match for the one reason he wants her to stay: he''s still in love with her. Jake might be able to get past that old hurt if he knew Bree was home to stay, but is she? The only way to know for sure is to take a dangerous leap of faith.

Revisit the bestselling Charleston Trilogy by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods in this timeless tale of what happens when opposites attract. There’s a fine line between desire and disaster. At least, that’s what improper Southern belle Maggie Forsythe thinks when she’ unceremoniously dumped by a fiancé even her mother approved of. Maggie has never cared what anyone thinks, so why is she hiding away from her South Carolina Low Country home? Then an intervention by friends shows her she has options. Lots of them! And one includes a man who can make her forget all about being jilted. But one look at Maggie convinces project foreman Josh Parker that he’s corn bread to her caviar. Sure, they have enough sparks to ignite a bonfire, but growing up broke has made him wary of sweet-tea-swilling debutantes. So why is he suddenly singing “Tea for Two”? Originally published in 2011.

Struggling in his role as a newly single father, former army medic Kevin O''Brien moves home to Chesapeake Shores. He wants a haven for himself and his toddler son, surrounded by the family he knows he can count on, and a future that''s nothing like his past. But Kevin is suddenly facing a risk he hadn''t anticipated, in the form of Main Street bookseller Shanna Carlyle. Shanna immediately recognizes Kevin as a wounded soul—she''s had way too much experience with the type. Still, this charming O''Brien man and his son are almost impossible to resist. Then, just when the barriers are toppling, someone from Shanna''s past appears. Confronted with a threat to their hard-won serenity, Kevin and Shanna face their toughest challenge—learning to trust again.

Five women…five dreams…a lifetime of friendship…revisit the beloved stories of the Calamity Janes by #1 New York Times bestseller Sherryl Woods with One Last Chance, originally published as Courting the Enemy in 2001! ONE LAST CHANCE Karen Hanson’s oldest friends, the Calamity Janes, urged her to sell her struggling ranch and pursue her lifelong dreams of travel. But the only bidder for her land was brooding, enigmatic Grady Blackhawk — her late husband’s worst enemy. How could she sell the land to him? Then Grady set out to prove that he wasn’t the scoundrel Karen thought him. Spending time with him might cost Karen a lot more than her ranch because Mr. Blackhawk was becoming less interested in claiming her land...and more intent on claiming her heart.

The Sweet Magnolias is now a Netflix Original Series! From #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Sherryl Woods Return to the world of the Sweet Magnolias, where friends are closer than family, and fun and scandal are always part of the mix. Ever since she discovered her ex-husband’s affair, Dana Sue Sullivan decided to put down new roots and create the best restaurant in Serenity, South Carolina. After years of hard labor, her dream has become a reality. Sullivan’s provides more than just Southern comfort food—it’s become a haven for the whole town—and Dana Sue knows better than anyone that relying on friendship can get you through the toughest times. But when her teenage daughter, Annie, develops an eating disorder that lands her in the hospital, Dana Sue’s perfect life comes crumbling down. On top of it all, her own health starts to deteriorate. Dana Sue knows she needs to change habits now to help them both get better—even if that means letting Ronnie Sullivan back into their lives. And who knows, his return might end up being a recipe for a new beginning… Read the Sweet Magnolias Series by Sherryl Woods: Book One: Stealing Home Book Two: A Slice of Heaven Book Three: Feels Like Family Book Four: Welcome to Serenity Book Five: Home in Carolina Book Six: Sweet Tea at Sunrise Book Seven: Honeysuckle Summer Book Eight: Midnight Promises Book Nine: Catching Fireflies Book Ten: Where Azaleas Bloom Book Eleven: Swan Point Bonus: The Sweet Magnolias Cookbook

The Carlton family saga continues in this fan-favorite story of learning how to fall in love again by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods. Despite the wealth and power of his remarkable family, Ben Carlton stayed hidden away in rural Virginia with only his artistic talent and his troubled memories for company. But when he met beautiful gallery owner Kathleen Dugan at the urging of his matchmaking aunt Destiny, his wounded heart began to open—yet he couldn''t completely forget the tragedies of his past. Vivacious, driven Kathleen was intrigued not only by Ben''s paintings, but also by the handsome, mysterious man who created them. Were Ben''s wounds too deep for Kathleen to mend…or did Destiny create another perfect match?

After years apart, Mick and Megan O''Brien are finally ready to make it official…again. Most of their grown children couldn''t be happier about their rekindled love and impending marriage this holiday season. Only Connor is a holdout. Driven to become a divorce attorney after what he views as his mother''s abandonment of their family, Connor''s not about to give his blessing to this reunion romance. The last thing Megan wants to do is hurt her family again. After all, is she really sure she and Mick can make it this time around? And when an unexpected delivery causes chaos, it seems only a miracle can reunite this family. Of course, it is Christmas—the season of miracles.

Part memoir, part oral history, #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods gives us a rare and intimate look at Colonial Beach, Virginia. Rich in narrative history and local color, A Small Town Love Story: Colonial Beach, Virginia is an homage to the town of Sherryl Woods’s summers, a place that stole her heart long ago and provided the basis for the many fictional small towns in her bestselling novels. True to Woods’s signature style of focusing on characters who are at the center of their communities, here she has woven together the stories of the very real people who helped shape this seaside Virginia town. She takes us back to the days of her own family gatherings, artfully capturing the unique essence of Colonial Beach and making us yearn for small-town life. Woods’s own memories frame the true stories she features—from the unique history of Colonial Beach itself to some firsthand accounts of the Oyster Wars that once consumed the community, to the stories of neighborhood merchants who made it a point to know just about every customer by name. From farmers to restauranteurs and hoteliers, from pastors to librarians and military folk, Woods’s research and interviews give life to the personalities of a very special place.