The text in this ebook is fixed to preserve the layout of the book and it is not possible to enlarge the font size. It may be unsuitable for eink readers and mobile phones and we recommend you download a sample to your device before purchase.From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods, a rare and intimate look at Colonial Beach, Virginia.Rich in narrative history and local colour, 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 centre of their communities, here she has woven together the stories of the very real people who helped shape this seaside Virginia town.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.
Now a Major Netflix Series New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Sherryl Woods draws you into the emotional journey of a marriage worth saving When Elliott Cruz first courted struggling single mum Karen Ames, it was a romance worthy of any Sweet Magnolia fantasy. The sexy personal trainer made it his mission to restore Karen's strength—physical and emotional—and to charm her children. Now, a few years into the marriage, colliding dreams threaten to tear them apart.Elliott's desire to finance the business opportunity of a lifetime with their hard-earned «baby money» stirs Karen's deep-rooted financial insecurities. It's the discovery that their brother-in-law is cheating on Elliott's sister—and thinks it's justified—that puts their irreconcilable differences into perspective. Will their own loving fidelity be a bond so strong they can triumph against all odds?“Woods is the master of conveying emotions of the heart.”—RT Book Reviews on Beach Lane
Chesapeake’i kallaste romaan, 1. raamat
Abby O’Brien Winters ei ole aastaid Chesapeake’i kallastele jalgagi tõstnud. Marylandis asuva linnaga, mille ta isa ehitas, seondub liiga palju kurbi mälestusi. Samuti ei jätku Abbyl lihtsalt aega, arvestades ta nõudlikku karjääri Wall Streetil, abielu lagunemist ja energilisi tütreid. Saanud aga paanilise telefonikõne oma noorimalt õelt, tormab Abby tagasi kodukanti, et aidata kaitsta Jessi unistust võluv Eagle Pointi külalismaja korda teha.
Aga külalismaja päästmine laenu katteks mahamüümisest tähendab silmitsi seismist mitte üksnes enda lahkukasvanud perekonnaga, vaid ka Trace Rileyga – mehega, kelle Abby kümme aastat tagasi maha jättis. Trace võib ta plaanid kas nurja ajada või … olla elav tõend sellest, et elu võib kõige ootamatumal viisil uue võimaluse pakkuda.
Chesapeake’i kallaste romaan, 2. raamat
Kui tema kaks viimast näidendit osutuvad kriitikute ja publiku silmis täielikuks läbikukkumiseks ning suhe temperamentse mentoriga koost laguneb, otsustab Bree O’Brien Chicago tolmu jalgelt pühkida, loobuda oma tööst selle linna teatris, kus oli kunagi lootnud endale näitekirjanikuna suurt nime teha, ja naasta kodulinna. Peatänaval asuva lilleäri avamisest tõotab saada naise elu uus proovikivi ja eneseteostuse võimalus.
Aga Chesapeake’i kallastel ei ole sugugi mitte kõik alati nii rahulik ja harmooniline, sest Bree ellu ilmuvad taas temast võõrdunud ema ja sõjaka suhtumisega endine kallim. Jake Collinsil on palju põhjuseid, miks soovida Bree kadumist nende ühisest kodulinnast ja tema elust. Kuid ükski neist ei kaalu üles seda, miks ta soovib, et naine siiski jääks – Jake on endiselt Breesse armunud.
www.SherrylWoods.com#1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods brings readers the final chapter of the classic tales of the Devaneys…brothers torn apart in childhood, reunited by love. When a runaway teen surfaces at Molly Creighton's tavern, Daniel Devaney's job as a child advocate forces him to investigate…and to confront his tumultuous past with Molly. Though a tragic loss shattered their relationship four years ago, Daniel is now ready to accept responsibility for their breakup and make a fresh start.Their overwhelming attraction is undulled by time, but Molly fears risking her heart again. Daniel vows to banish the shadows from her eyes and prove he is the man she needs him to be. And with his brothers and parents at last reconciled, Daniel's deepest longing–for family–is almost fulfilled….
#1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods returns with a story of the Calamity Janes… fierce friends facing challenges in life and love.Lauren Winters has achieved fame and fortune, but all she wants when she goes home to Winding River, Wyoming, for a reunion with old friends is a break from her high-profile career. Seizing the chance to work incognito as a horse trainer for Wade Owens, she revels in the wrangler's attention.But how is the man who's disdainful of the rich and powerful going to feel when he discovers she's deceived him? Will Wade be able to see past her celebrity and believe in the woman who's fallen in love with him?
Audrey Nelson had heard the words “We knew we could count on you” too many times. She was known as a good sport, but to her that meant she was just a wimp! Cancelling her vacation to cover a hot-air balloon festival was the absolute last time she would give in.But Blake Marshall’s high-handed manner didn’t give her a chance to say no. He literally swept her off her feet before she could protest, and his charm made dangerous inroads into her outrage. Audrey knew Blake understood her need for control and self-respect. Could he get her to say yes to the most important question of all?
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 no 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 – her temperature rapidly rising!
MR. APRILThe Man: Frank Chambers, expert carpenter. The Challenge: To overcome insurmountable odds. To resist… The Woman: Jenny Michaels. But she wouldn't take «no» for an answer!When a tragic fire landed frank in the hospital, all he wanted was to be left alone. His hands were injured, the very way he made his living destroyed. How could he face life–or his sprawling, well-meaning family–again?Then Jenny Michaels waltzed into his room, claimed she was going to bully and badger him until he got on the road to recovery. This pretty, pert occupational therapist claimed she, too, had faced adversity–and won! And though frank said he didn't want her pity, he knew deep down, Jenny was a dream come true.
Don’t touch that dial!Barrie MacDonald gave everyone involved with the TV sitcom she produced consistently high ratings–except executive Michael Compton. Charmingly persuasive, Michael was clearly interested in Barrie, but he also wanted to reschedule her show, which would be a disaster.Was Barrie's commitment to the program worth her tuning Michael out completely? She wasn't sure she could deny their attraction. But when she realized the romance of her on-screen heroine was beginning to echo Barrie's real-life dilemmas, she felt that things were getting out of control!