With two other careers to her credit before becoming a novelist and four states in which she's lived for extended periods of time, Sherryl Woods has collected friends and memories, along with way too much unnecessary junk.
"The friends are the only things I've brought with me through the years that really matter," she says. "I could probably live without one more chintz teacup, another tin-litho sand pail or another snow globe, but I need those friends."
Author of more than 100 romance and mystery novels, Sherryl Woods grew up in Virginia. Over the years she had lived in Ohio and Florida, as well as California. Currently she divides her time between Key Biscayne, Florida and Colonial Beach, Virginia, the small, river-front town where she spent her childhood summers.
A graduate of Ohio State University School of Journalism, Sherryl spent more than ten years as a journalist, most of them as a television critic for newspapers in Ohio and Florida. For several years she also coordinated a motivational program for the more than 8,000 employees at the University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Medical Center.
Her first book, RESTORING LOVE, was published in 1982 by Dell Candlelight Ecstasy under the pseudonym of Suzanne Sherrill. Her second book, SAND CASTLES, under the pseudonym of Alexandra Kirk, was published later that same year by Bantam. She began using her own name when she moved to the Second Chance at Love line at Berkley Publishing. In 1986, she began writing full-time and also began her long career at Silhouette Books with the Desire title NOT AT EIGHT, DARLING, set in the world of television which she covered for so many years.
In addition to her more than 75 romances for Silhouette Desire and Special Edition, she has written thirteen mysteries — nine in the Amanda Roberts series and four in the Molly DeWitt series.
When she's not writing or reading, Sherryl loves to garden, though she's not at her best on a riding lawn mower. She also loves tennis, theater, and ballet, even though her top spin has long since vanished, she's never set foot on a stage, and she's way too uncoordinated to dance. She also loves baseball and claims anyone who's ever seen Kevin Costner in "Bull Durham" can understand why.
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Ocean Breeze #1
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?
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Ocean Breeze #2
When life gets complicated, New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods proves family—and love—can make all the difference.
Facing a personal crisis, ambitious and driven Gabriella Castle retreats to the welcoming arms of her family. Everything she's worked for has been yanked out from under her, and she seeks the serenity of her grandmother's home on the North Carolina coast. With difficult decisions to make about her future, the last thing she wants is an unexpected love.
Wade Johnson fell for Gabi the first time he saw her. It's not the only time he's found himself in the role of knight in shining armor, but Gabi isn't looking for a rescuer. To get her to stay, Wade will need a whole lot of patience and gentle persuasion…and maybe the soothing sound of wind chimes on a summer breeze.
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Available: May 28th, 2013
Ocean Breeze #3
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.
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ReplyDeleteI think I would love to read Sea Glass Island; would like to hear Ethan and Samantha's story.
These sound awesome! Thanks for sharing and congrats to Sherryl on the new release! I'm looking forward to Gameboard of the Gods (Age of X)by Richelle Mead .
ReplyDeleteI have to be honest...the third book in the "This Man" series comes out this summer and I am so freaking excited!!!! fishinlovingal@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThese stories look perfect for summer reading. I am looking forward to Entwined With You by Sylvia Day.
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I'm looking forward to catching up on my TBR pile. Thanks so much :)
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Wind Chime Point sounds like a wonderful read for the summer. Lovely ocean covers. Thanks for the giveaway.
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All of the books in this series look like they would make for great beach reads or plane reading. I will be adding the ocean breeze series to my tbr pile.
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Looking forward to forever too far by Abbi Glines
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ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to Cast in Sorrow by Michelle Sagara, Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews and MacRieve by Kresley Cole.
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These looks wonderful - perfect summer reads. I so enjoyed Sherryl's Sweet Magnolia series. This summer I'm looking forward to reading any good romances I can get my hands on!
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