Beach Lane. Sherryl Woods

       Praise for the novels of New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author

      Sherryl Woods

      ‘Sherryl Woods always delights her readers—

       including me!’

       —No.1 NewYork Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber

      ‘Woods…is noted for appealing, character-driven stories that are often infused with the flavour and fragrance of the South.”

       —Library Journal

      ‘A sweet read, perfect to enjoy again and again’

       —RT Book Reviews on A Chesapeake Shores Christmas

      ‘Infused with the warmth and magic of the season, Woods’s fourth addition to her popular, small-town series once again unites the unruly, outspoken, enduring O’Brien clan in a touching, triumphant tale of forgiveness and love reclaimed.’

       —Library Journal on A Chesapeake Shores Christmas

      ‘Timely in terms of plot and deeply emotional, the third Chesapeake Shores book is quite absorbing. The characters are handled well and have real chemistry—

       as well as a way with one-liners.’

      —RT Book Reviews on Harbour Lights

      ‘Sparks fly in a lively tale that is overflowing with family conflict and warmth and the possibility of rekindled love.’

      —Library Journal on Flowers on Main

      ‘Launching the Chesapeake Shores series, Woods creates an engrossing…family drama.’

       —Publishers Weekly on The Inn at Eagle Point

      Beach Lane

      Sherryl Woods

       www.mirabooks.co.uk

      Dear Friends,

      From the very beginning, not only the O’Briens, but all the rest of us, have been befuddled by the not-dating stance determinedly taken by Susie O’Brien and Mack Franklin. Finally these two are getting their act together in Beach Lane. This book will also give you a glimpse into Susie’s side of the family—father Jeff and his ongoing tense relationship with his brother Mick; his mother, Jo; and Susie’s brothers, Matthew and Luke.

      As if Mack and Susie’s relationship hasn’t been difficult enough, they’re about to be thrown a major curve, which has the power to pull them together or tear them apart. To his everlasting credit, when those very scary chips are down, Mack doesn’t even hesitate to step up. For me he’s the ultimate hero! I hope you’ll agree.

      Beach Lane will hopefully make you laugh, but it’s almost guaranteed to have you shedding more than a few tears, so keep the tissues handy! And be attuned to the next budding romance in this series between two very unlikely people. It will play out in An O’Brien Family Christmas, which you can look out for later this year from Harlequin MIRA.

      All the best,

      Table of Contents

       Cover

Praise

       Title Page

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

       Chapter Seven

       Chapter Eight

       Chapter Nine

       Chapter Ten

       Chapter Eleven

       Chapter Twelve

       Chapter Thirteen

       Chapter Fourteen

       Chapter Fifteen

       Chapter Sixteen

       Chapter Seventeen

       Chapter Eighteen

       Chapter Nineteen

       Chapter Twenty

       Chapter Twenty-One

       Chapter Twenty-Two

       Chapter Twenty-Three

       Epilogue

       QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION

       Copyright

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      Men were the bane of Susie O’Brien’s life. She was surrounded by them, all of them stubborn