Seaview Inn. Sherryl Woods

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      New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods proves home can be found where you least expect it.

      Hannah Matthews is undeniably tough—a single mom, a top-tier PR exec, a breast cancer survivor. She prides herself on being go-to Hannah, who can handle any crisis. But with her grandmother balking at going into a retirement home, her daughter unexpectedly pregnant and an old flame suddenly underfoot, Hannah is facing a few crises of her own. And being back home on Seaview Key is definitely adding to the stress.

      Luke Stevens understands crisis. While serving in Iraq, his wife dumped him for his best friend—with whom Luke shares his medical practice. Seaview Key seems like the perfect place to hide out for a while. The last thing he expects is to fall in love…with his old hometown and with Hannah.

      Sometimes, though, the unexpected is just what it takes to heal the heart.

      Praise for the novels of Sherryl Woods

      “Sherryl Woods writes emotionally satisfying novels about family, friendship and home. Truly feel-great reads!”

      —#1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber

      “In this sweet, sometimes funny and often touching story, the characters are beautifully depicted.”

      —RT Book Reviews on Seaview Inn

      “A whimsical, sweet scenario…the digressions have their own charm, and Woods never fails to come back to the romantic point.”

      —Publishers Weekly on Sweet Tea at Sunrise

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

      —Library Journal

      “A reunion story punctuated by family drama, Woods’ first novel in her new Ocean Breeze series is touching, tense and tantalizing.”

      —RT Book Reviews on Sand Castle Bay

      “Woods’ readers will eagerly anticipate her trademark small-town setting, loyal friendships, and honorable mentors as they meet new characters and reconnect with familiar ones in this heartwarming tale.”

      —Booklist on Home in Carolina

      “Once again, Woods, with such authenticity, weaves a tale of true love and the challenges that can knock up against that love.”

      —RT Book Reviews on Beach Lane

      Also by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods

      TWILIGHT

      TEMPTATION

      SEA GLASS ISLAND††

      WIND CHIME POINT††

      SAND CASTLE BAY††

      WHERE AZALEAS BLOOM*

      CATCHING FIREFLIES*

      MIDNIGHT PROMISES*

      THE SUMMER GARDEN***

      AN O’BRIEN FAMILY CHRISTMAS***

      BEACH LANE***

      MOONLIGHT COVE***

      DRIFTWOOD COTTAGE***

      RETURN TO ROSE COTTAGE†

      HOME AT ROSE COTTAGE†

      A CHESAPEAKE SHORES CHRISTMAS***

      HONEYSUCKLE SUMMER*

      SWEET TEA AT SUNRISE*

      HOME IN CAROLINA*

      HARBOR LIGHTS***

      FLOWERS ON MAIN***

      THE INN AT EAGLE POINT***

      WELCOME TO SERENITY*

      MENDING FENCES

      FEELS LIKE FAMILY*

      A SLICE OF HEAVEN*

      STEALING HOME*

      WAKING UP IN CHARLESTON

      FLIRTING WITH DISASTER

      THE BACKUP PLAN

      DESTINY UNLEASHED

      FLAMINGO DINER

      ALONG CAME TROUBLE**

      ASK ANYONE**

      ABOUT THAT MAN**

      ANGEL MINE

      AFTER TEX

      *The Sweet Magnolias

       **Trinity Harbor

      ***Chesapeake Shores

       †The Rose Cottage Sisters

       ††Ocean Breeze

      Look for Sherryl Woods’s next novel

      HOME TO SEAVIEW KEY

      available soon from Harlequin MIRA

      Seaview Inn

      Sherryl

      Woods

       www.mirabooks.co.uk

      Dear Friends,

      When Seaview Inn was first published in 2008, one of my oldest friends was waging a valiant battle against a recurrence of breast cancer. Patti, like too many other courageous women, lost that fight. Her final months were a mix of grace, bravery, devastating treatments and the determination to live to see her very young grandson grow up.

      Sadly, that wasn’t to be, but her fight to live, her willingness to do whatever it took to have one more week, one more day or even one more hour with her daughters and her grandson were an inspiration to all of us who loved her.

      I think that must be true for the families of every woman who’s battled this terrible disease. Consigned to the sidelines, all we can do is offer support, offer prayers and offer our strength on the days when weakness triumphs over that incredible will to live.

      Because of early detection and improved treatments, there are more and more breast cancer survivors these days, but even for the strongest among them there are moments of doubt. Hannah’s story is for them, a reminder that there is always hope, that there are friends and family to be leaned on, and new cures just around the corner.

      To all of you still waging the battle, I wish you strength, hope and many years of good health.

      All best,

      Sherryl

      Contents

       Chapter 1

       Chapter 2

       Chapter 3

       Chapter 4

       Chapter 5

       Chapter 6

       Chapter 7

       Chapter 8

       Chapter 9

       Chapter 10

       Chapter 11

       Chapter 12