Most Popular Books by Sherryl Woods

The best laid plans become happy surprises for two rugged Texas ranchers! Unexpected MommySingle father Chance Adams will do anything to get back his share of the family ranch—even if it means charming his uncle’s ornery stepdaughter, schoolteacher Jenny Adams. But he isn’t prepared to fall in love… Jenny always dreamed of finding the perfect man, but Chance, with his hellion, if lovable, son and his unbending grudge against her family, doesn’t exactly fit the picture. She knows he has a one-track mind—but is it just her imagination, or is he starting to feel something more? The Cowgirl & The Unexpected WeddingLizzy Adams had long since stolen rancher Hank Robbins’s heart. And then one night, passion overcame common sense and left them both with more than just wonderful memories—there’s a baby on the way. Both are determined to “do the right thing.” For Lizzy, that means not roping the rugged rancher into marriage. But Hank has other plans…

A Hallmark Channel Original Series! Chesapeake Shores has always represented home and family for the O’Briens, but in Lilac Lane, the community extends its healing powers to a woman recovering from overwhelming grief Single mom Kiera Malone struggled for years to raise her three children in a small town on the coast of Ireland. Just when she’s let down her guard and allowed herself to love again, her fiancé suffers a fatal heart attack and leaves her alone yet again. Overwhelmed by her loss, she’s persuaded to visit her father, Dillon O’Malley, and her daughter, Moira O’Brien, in Chesapeake Shores. With the promise of family ties and a job at O’Brien’s, her son-in-law’s Irish pub, she takes what seems like the biggest risk of her life. As it turns out, though, crossing the ocean is nothing compared to moving into a charming cottage on Lilac Lane, right next door to Bryan Laramie, the moody chef at O’Brien’s, who doesn’t do anything the way Kiera believes it should be done. Their kitchen wars quickly become the stuff of legends in Chesapeake Shores, and the town’s matchmakers conclude where there’s heat, there’s sure to be passion. As these two deal with their wounded pasts and discover common interests, they might just find the perfect recipe for love. Don''t forget to check out The Sweet Magnolias, another great series from Sherryl and a Netlix Original Series!

A MAN OF HONOR Texas-born-and-bred lawman Justin Adams had always been a by-the-book kind of guy. Until one day the deputy caught a petty thief in the act of stealing a bottle of baby medicine. And when Justin looked into the imploring eyes of desperate single mother Patsy Langhorn—not to mention those of her feverish little boy—he decided to bend the rules, just a little. A WOMAN WITH A SECRET Patsy Langhorn was wary of men in general, and one who''d sworn to uphold the law should have had her running for cover. But somehow this man had her wondering if maybe the time had come to stop running—if maybe, finally, here was what she''d waited all her life to find. And Baby Makes Three: The Next Generation. The Adams women of Texas all find love—and motherhood—in most unexpected ways!

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 Caitlyn''s 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 her dreams.

From the author of Feels Like Family, a Netflix Book Club Pick! Don''t miss this reader-favorite Adams Dynasty tale of renewing old passions in new places from New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods. Once upon a time, Michael Delacourt''s tempting kisses had sent Grace Foster''s heartbeat ricocheting. Now here she was on an isolated Texas ranch with the only man she''d ever loved…the man she could never marry. So when a tidal wave of longing washed over her resistance, she focused on the two vulnerable runaways who''d landed in Michael''s care. Clearly, the oil tycoon needed Grace''s parenting skills, so why the fire in his touch? Did he harbor a fierce desire for one more chance at love—this time forever?

From the author of Feels Like Family, a Netflix Book Club Pick! Don''t miss this all-time favorite story about finding happiness in unexpected places from New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods Slade Sutton never really thought of himself as a father, but his motherless young daughter was proof to the contrary. So when Annie was suddenly dropped into his lap, Slade knew he needed help. And he''d take it from anyone—except, that is, the infuriatingly flirtatious Val Harding. Why, if Slade wasn''t careful, that little lady would have him roped and tied before he knew it. Sure, Val knew a challenge when she saw one—and ex-rodeo star Slade clearly qualified. But somehow she saw through his tough demeanor to the irresistible cowboy at heart. Now if she could just convince Slade that they were all meant to be together…

Revisit the Carlton family with #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woodsin this collection of unforgettable tales from her beloved Perfect Destinies series. ISN''T IT RICH? Richard Carlton suspects that his Aunt Destiny has more than businessmatters on her mind when she insists he meet klutzy PR executive Melanie Hart. But despitehis reservations, when the press mistakenly reports that they''re a couple, Richardconvinces Melanie to pretend that they''re engaged—to bolster his reputation and to teachhis matchmaking aunt a lesson, once and for all. PRICELESS Charismatic playboy Mack Carlton lit up a room—even a hospital room—like no oneelse. And although Dr. Beth Browning didn''t ask for a second opinion on her future withMack, his aunt Destiny offered her prognosis: marriage. Given Mack''s romantic history andher own wariness due to past losses, Beth hesitated to agree—but her symptoms wereundeniably love! TREASURED When artist Ben Carlton met beautiful gallery owner Kathleen Dugan at the urgingof his matchmaking aunt Destiny, his wounded heart began to open—yet he couldn''tcompletely forget the tragedies of his past. Were Ben''s wounds too deep for Kathleen tomend…or did Destiny create another perfect match? DESTINY UNLEASHED For twenty years Destiny Carlton has put family and duty ahead of herown hopes and dreams. Now, William Harcourt, a man she once loved, seems hell-bent ondestroying her family''s business. For William, going after Carlton Industries is ahigh-stakes gamble—he''s certainly gotten Destiny''s attention, but will he now be able towin back her heart?

The Sweet Magnolias is now a Netflix Original Series! From #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Sherryl Woods There’s no place like home, especially if it’s Serenity, South Carolina. For Annie Sullivan, though, the homecoming is bittersweet. She’d always envisioned a life there with her childhood best friend, Tyler Townsend. But Ty’s betrayal has cost her the family and the future they’d once planned. For Ty, losing Annie was heartbreaking. Still, he can’t imagine life without the three-year-old son whose mother left him for Ty to raise. Ty wants it all—Annie, his child and the future he’d dreamed about—and he’s back home in Serenity to fight for it. But getting Annie to forgive and forget may be the hardest challenge he’s ever faced. With the stakes so high, this is one game he can’t afford to lose. 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

Bold and brash Todd Lewis is a talented construction engineer who''s in over his head when it comes to charming, beautiful, and brainy schoolteacher Elizabeth Gentry. She knows a thing or two about child rearing, but she has some things to learn about men. And Todd is very willing to fill in those gaps in her education.

Retour à Winter Cove, Sherryl Woods Cela fait plus dix ans que Matt Atkins n''a pas revu Emma Killian, son amour de jeunesse. Dix ans au cours desquels il a, sans se l''avouer, espéré la revoir. Mais c''est aujourd''hui une tragédie, et non la nostalgie du passé, qui la ramène à Winter Cove, en Floride : Don, son père, vient de mourir. Don, que Matt, l''adolescent turbulent d''autrefois, a aimé lui aussi comme un père. Pourtant, le pire reste à venir : car on soupçonne Don, que tout le monde aimait et croyait connaître, d''avoir volontairement mis fin à ses jours... Dès lors, les doutes et les questions s''accumulent, esquissant peu à peu le spectre d''une existence fondée sur le mensonge. Aussi bouleversé qu''Emma, Matt oublie pourtant son propre chagrin pour l''aider à trouver les réponses dont elle a désespérément besoin avant de repartir pour Washington, loin de Winter Cove, loin de lui...

Charismatic playboy Mack Carlton lit up a room--even a hospital room--like no one else. Dr. Beth Browning had to admit Mack''s visits were a tonic for her young patient, but her own reaction was much more confusing.... Although Beth didn''t ask for a second opinion on her future with Mack, his aunt Destiny offered her prognosis: marriage. Given Mack''s romantic history and her own wariness due to past losses, Beth hesitated to agree--but her symptoms were undeniably love!

Jess O''Brien has overcome a lot -- the challenges of attention deficit disorder, the near bankruptcy of her beloved Inn at Eagle Point and her self-perception as a screwup in a family of overachievers. Now she''s ready to share the future with a man. Her friends persuade her to join a dating service -- but she gets no takers! Which is fine with her childhood friend, psychologist Will Lincoln, who''s already chosen the perfect man for Jess: himself. Will has loved Jess practically forever. He knows her faults and her strengths. But for all Will''s sincerity and charm, Jess fears he views her as some psychological case study. With her family and the town of Chesapeake Shores behind him, Will finally makes his case. But is it enough to convince Jess to take the risk of a lifetime?

Watch Chesapeake Shores now on the Hallmark Channel! New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods again brings her signature heartwarming style to the community of Chesapeake Shores. Single mom Heather Donovan’s dreams of home and family are tantalizingly within reach when she settles in Chesapeake Shores. The welcoming arms of the boisterous, loving O’Brien clan embrace her and her son. But accepting their support seems to further alienate her son’s father, Connor O’Brien. His parents’ divorce and his career as a high-powered divorce attorney have left him jaded about marriage. Then everything changes. Will the possibility of a future without Heather make Connor look at love and his career differently? Heather’s just about given up on her old dreams—of love, of family and especially of Driftwood Cottage, the home she secretly wishes were hers. It’s going to take a lot of persuasion—and some help from the O’Brien family—to make Heather believe that some dreams are worth fighting for. Previously published. Read the Chesapeake Shores Series by Sherryl Woods: Book One: The Inn at Eagle Point Book Two: Flowers on Main Book Three: Harbor Lights Book Four: A Chesapeake Shores Christmas Book Five: Driftwood Cottage Book Six: Moonlight Cove Book Seven: Beach Lane Book Eight: An O’Brien Family Christmas Book Nine: The Summer Garden Book Ten: A Seaside Christmas Book Eleven: The Christmas Bouquet Book Twelve: Dogwood Hill Book Thirteen: Willow Brook Road Book Fourteen: Lilac Lane

Foe...or fiancé? 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 her drop-dead handsome adversary might cost Karen a lot more than her ranch. Because Grady was becoming less interested in claiming her land...and more intent on claiming Karen herself!

From the author of Feels Like Family, a Netflix Book Club Pick! Fatherhood is filled with all kinds of unexpected surprises in this acclaimed Adams Dynasty story from New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods. Widower Harlan Adams had plenty of experience with children—male children, anyway. So when a rebellious teenage girl stole his truck and went for a joyride, Harlan was baffled. Then he confronted her intriguing, sassy mother and was totally thrown for a loop. While he might not know anything about girls, he thought he knew everything about women. Trouble was, Harlan had no experience with a woman who told him no…

Couples are reunited for better or for worse in these two romance novels from bestselling authors. Finally a Bride by New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods Luke Cassidy has finally returned home to his small town, with one motive in mind—to convince his best friend, Katie Jones, to marry him. Katie is overjoyed by the prospect of finally marrying the love of her life—unfortunately, the groom has anything but romance on his mind. Luke wants only a marriage of convenience and a mother for his five-year-old son. Katie has loved Luke for as long as she can remember, so she''ll just have to convince him that she is more than a temporary business partner—she is a marital partner for life! His Love Match by bestselling author Shirley Hailstock Wedding planner Diana Greer is looking for her happily-ever-after. When a dating site matches her up with her ideal mate, it seems like fate—too bad he''s someone she already knows...

Under summer skies, New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods evokes family, friendship and heartfelt emotion With her two younger sisters heading for the altar, will Samantha Castle exchange old dreams for new ones? Lately she''d rather be on the North Carolina coast with family than in New York with agents and actors. Though she vows not to let her teenage crush on Ethan Cole influence her decision, it''s hard to ignore her feelings for the local war hero. Ethan lost more than his leg in Afghanistan. He lost his belief in love. Even being surrounded by couples intent on capturing happily-ever-after won''t open this jaded doctor''s heart. It''s going to take a sexy, determined woman—one who won''t take no for an answer.

Don''t miss this irresistible reader favorite about what happens when you combine work with play from New York Times bestseller Sherryl Woods He was everywhere she turned: the candy counter, the cafeteria…even next to her on the airplane! At first, entertainment lawyer Lindsay Tabor thought the handsome stranger was trailing her. But it turned out he was none other than Mark Channing—the elusive screenwriter Lindsay had been sent to track down and sign up. Mark wouldn''t even consider Lindsay''s offer unless she accompanied him to his mountaintop ski retreat. Ever the professional, Lindsay didn''t know what to make of Mark''s persistent attention. And although she hated anything to do with the cold, Lindsay soon found her resistance melting—and her temperature rapidly rising!

Treat yourself to some tea and sympathy with this lively tale of family conflict and rekindled love by No.1 New York Times bestseller Sherryl Woods! The credo at Ann Davies’s house was always ‘room for one more.’ But that meant safe, simple kids and kittens, not full-grown men with muscles and mustaches! Brawny and bearded Hank Riley generated heat of a different kind, and his expectations of his temporary landlady were far more adult... With her brood of noisy waifs and her solution for every childish woe, Ann was the ultimate earth mother — and Hank had always run far and fast from women with long apron strings. Yet, Ann’s womanly ways soon had him craving more than just comfort from her feminine hands.