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30 series · 419 books · Born 1944-07-23
Sherryl Woods is a prolific author with a journalism background who has crafted over 400 books across 30 series since the early 1980s, blending romance, mystery, and contemporary fiction with emotional depth and engaging characters. Her most celebrated works include the interconnected family sagas of the And Baby Makes Three series and its offshoots, along with the Amanda Roberts Mystery series, which showcase her talent for weaving complex relationships and compelling plots. Drawing on her career in journalism and media, Woods brings authenticity and journalistic precision to her storytelling, creating narratives that resonate with readers seeking character-driven tales set in richly developed communities.
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Always a Bridesmaid Series
Likely Complete6 books (1995–2023)
The Always a Bridesmaid series consists of six books published between 1995 and 2023, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Sherryl Woods, Jane Toombs, Paula Detmer Riggs, Elizabeth August, Barbara Boswell, and Peggy Jaeger. This likely complete series blends romance and mystery elements across its interconnected stories. Readers should begin with Finally a Bride and follow the books in publication order to experience the full narrative arc.
Start with Finally a Bride, the first of 6 books in the Always a Bridesmaid series.
Start this series with Finally a Bride
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Finally a Bride |
| 2 |  The Abandoned Bride(By: Jane Toombs) |
| 3 |  The Bachelor Party(By: Paula Detmer Riggs) |
| 4 |  The Bridal Shower(By: Elizabeth August) |
| 5 |  The Engagement Party(By: Barbara Boswell) |
| 6 | Sable(By: Peggy Jaeger) |
Amanda Roberts Mystery Series
Complete9 books (1989–1995)
The Amanda Roberts Mystery series comprises nine complete novels published between 1989 and 1995 by Sherryl Woods. This mystery series should be read in publication order, beginning with Body and Soul and concluding with White Lightning. The nine-book sequence combines elements of mystery, thriller, and romance throughout its storyline.
Start with Body and Soul, the first of 9 books in the Amanda Roberts Mystery series.
Start this series with Body and Soul
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Body and Soul |
| 2 |  Reckless |
| 3 |  Stolen Moments |
| 4 |  Ties That Bind |
| 5 |  Bank on It |
| 6 |  Hide and Seek |
| 7 |  Wages of Sin |
| 8 |  Deadly Obsession |
| 9 |  White Lightning |
And Baby Makes Three Series
Complete4 books (1995–1996)
The And Baby Makes Three series comprises four complete romance novels by Sherryl Woods published between 1995 and 1996. Read the books in publication order, beginning with A Christmas Blessing and continuing through Natural Born Daddy, The Cowboy and His Baby, and The Rancher and His Unexpected Daughter.
Start with A Christmas Blessing, the first of 4 books in the And Baby Makes Three series.
Start this series with A Christmas Blessing
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  A Christmas Blessing |
| 2 |  Natural Born Daddy |
| 3 |  The Cowboy and His Baby |
| 4 |  The Rancher and His Unexpected Daughter |
And Baby Makes Three: The Delacourts of Texas Series
Likely Complete6 books (1999–2023)
The And Baby Makes Three: The Delacourts of Texas series by Sherryl Woods consists of six romance novels published between 1999 and 2023, following the interconnected stories of the Delacourt family in Texas. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Cowboy and the New Year's Baby and continuing through Winter Vows. Though there was a significant gap between the fourth and fifth books, the series appears to be complete as of 2023.
Start with The Cowboy and the New Year's Baby, the first of 6 books in the And Baby Makes Three: The Delacourts of Texas series.
Start this series with The Cowboy and the New Year's Baby
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Cowboy and the New Year's Baby |
| 2 | Dylan and the Baby Doctor |
| 3 |  The Delacourt Scandal |
| 4 |  The Pint-Sized Secret |
| 5 |  Marrying a Delacort |
| 6 | Winter Vows |
And Baby Makes Three: The Next Generation Series
Complete9 books (1997–2020)
Sherryl Woods's And Baby Makes Three: The Next Generation is a nine-book romance series published between 1997 and 2020. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Littlest Angel and concluding with White Pines Summer. Each book can be enjoyed as a standalone entry, though reading them sequentially enhances the interconnected storylines and character development throughout the series.
Start with The Littlest Angel, the first of 9 books in the And Baby Makes Three: The Next Generation series.
Start this series with The Littlest Angel
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Littlest Angel |
| 2 |  Natural Born Lawman |
| 3 |  Natural Born Trouble |
| 4 |  The Cowgirl and the Unexpected Wedding |
| 5 |  Unexpected Mommy |
| 6 |  Suddenly Annie's Father |
| 7 |  The Cowboy and His Wayward Bride |
| 8 |  The Unclaimed Baby |
| 9 |  White Pines Summer |
Anthologies Series
Complete6 books (2003–2023)
Sherryl Woods published five anthology collections between 2003 and 2010, offering a mix of mystery, thriller, romance, and non-fiction stories. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Maybe This Time and continuing through Dashing Through the Mall, More than Words Volume 4, That Holiday Feeling, and concluding with Summer Brides.
Start with Maybe This Time, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Maybe This Time
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Maybe This Time |
| 2 | Dashing Through the Mall |
| 3 |  More than Words Volume 4 |
| 4 | That Holiday Feeling |
| 5 |  Summer Brides |
| 6 | I'll Be Home for Christmas |
Chesapeake Shores Series
Complete14 books (2009–2017)
Chesapeake Shores is a complete 14-book contemporary romance series by Sherryl Woods, published between 2009 and 2017. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Flowers on Main and concluding with Lilac Lane. The series includes several holiday-themed installments woven throughout its timeline. This interconnected saga follows the lives, relationships, and community of the charming waterfront town of Chesapeake Shores, Maryland.
Start with Flowers on Main, the first of 14 books in the Chesapeake Shores series.
Start this series with Flowers on Main
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Flowers on Main |
| 2 |  Harbor Lights |
| 3 |  The Inn at Eagle Point |
| 4 | A Chesapeake Shores Christmas |
| 5 |  An O'Brien Family Christmas |
| 6 |  Beach Lane |
| 7 | Driftwood Cottage |
| 8 |  Moonlight Cove |
| 9 |  The Summer Garden |
| 10 |  A Seaside Christmas |
| 11 |  Dogwood Hill |
| 12 |  The Christmas Bouquet / Bayside Retreat |
| 13 |  Willow Brook Road |
| 14 |  Lilac Lane |
Man of the Month Series
Complete91 books (1974–2011)
The Man of the Month is a 91-book romance and mystery series featuring stories by multiple authors, published between 1974 and 2011. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Honor-Bound Groom by Yvonne Lindsay and continuing through all subsequent installments. Each book in the collection offers its own narrative while contributing to the broader themes of the series.
Start with Honor-Bound Groom(By: Yvonne Lindsay), the first of 91 books in the Man of the Month series.
Start this series with Honor-Bound Groom(By: Yvonne Lindsay)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Honor-Bound Groom(By: Yvonne Lindsay) |
| 2 |  Beginner's Luck(By: Dixie Browning) |
| 3 |  Mountain Man(By: Joyce Thies) |
| 4 | Night of the Hunter(By: Jennifer Greene) |
| 5 |  Shiloh's Promise(By: B.J. James) |
| 6 |  Vengeance Is Mine(By: Lucy Gordon) |
| 7 | Hotshot(By: Kathleen Korbel) |
| 8 |  Kiss Me Kate(By: Helen Myers) |
| 9 |  Nelson's Brand(By: Diana Palmer) |
| 10 |  Rule Breaker(By: Barbara Boswell) |
| 11 |  Slow Dance(By: Jennifer Greene) |
| 12 |  The Loner(By: Lass Small) |
| 13 |  Twice in a Blue Moon(By: Dixie Browning) |
| 14 |  A Knight in Tarnished Armor(By: Ann Major) |
| 15 |  In from the Cold(By: Kathleen Creighton) |
| 16 |  Lone Wolf(By: Annette Broadrick) |
| 17 |  McAllister's Lady(By: Naomi Horton) |
| 18 |  Not a Marrying Man(By: Dixie Browning) |
| 19 |  Slade's Woman(By: B.J. James) |
| 20 |  Tall in the Saddle(By: Mary Lynn Baxter) |
| 21 |  Best Man For The Job(By: Dixie Browning) |
| 22 |  Blue Sky Guy(By: Carole Buck) |
| 23 |  Convenient Husband(By: Joan Hohl) |
| 24 |  Dream Mender |
| 25 | Heart of Texas(By: Mary Lynn Baxter) |
| 26 |  Navarrone(By: Helen Myers) |
| 27 |  A Man of Honor(By: Paula Detmer Riggs) |
| 28 | Another Time, Another Place(By: B.J. James) |
| 29 |  Hazards of the Heart(By: Dixie Browning) |
| 30 |  Quicksand(By: Jennifer Greene) |
| 31 |  The Bachelor(By: Raye Morgan) |
| 32 |  Wild Honey(By: Ann Major) |
| 33 |  Wild Midnight(By: Ann Major) |
| 34 |  Zeke(By: Annette Broadrick) |
| 35 |  A Nuisance(By: Lass Small) |
| 36 |  Family Feud(By: Barbara Boswell) |
| 37 |  Fusion(By: Cait London) |
| 38 |  Haven's Call(By: Robin Elliott) |
| 39 | Lucy and the Stone(By: Dixie Browning) |
| 40 |  The Accidental Bodyguard(By: Ann Major) |
| 41 |  The Accidental Bridegroom(By: Ann Major) |
| 42 |  Wild Innocence(By: Ann Major) |
| 43 |  A Cowboy Christmas(By: Ann Major) |
| 44 | Mr. Easy(By: Cait London) |
| 45 | Mysterious Mountain Man(By: Annette Broadrick) |
| 46 | Single Dad(By: Jennifer Greene) |
| 47 | The Wilde Bunch(By: Barbara Boswell) |
| 48 |  Don't Fence Me In(By: Kathleen Korbel) |
| 49 |  Stryker's Wife(By: Dixie Browning) |
| 50 | The Coffeepot Inn(By: Lass Small) |
| 51 | The Texas Blue Norther(By: Lass Small) |
| 52 |  Wildcat(By: Rebecca Brandewyne) |
| 53 | Look What the Stork Brought(By: Dixie Browning) |
| 54 | Nobody's Princess(By: Jennifer Greene) |
| 55 | The Patient Nurse(By: Diana Palmer) |
| 56 |  A Baby In His In-Box(By: Jennifer Greene) |
| 57 | Slow Talkin' Texan(By: Mary Lynn Baxter) |
| 58 |  The Lioness Tamer(By: Rebecca Brandewyne) |
| 59 |  The Passionate G-Man(By: Dixie Browning) |
| 60 | A Knight In Rusty Armor(By: Dixie Browning) |
| 61 |  Lean, Mean & Lonesome(By: Annette Broadrick) |
| 62 |  Love Me True(By: Ann Major) |
| 63 | That Boss of Mine(By: Elizabeth Bevarly) |
| 64 | The Best Husband in Texas(By: Lass Small) |
| 65 | A Bride for Jackson Powers(By: Dixie Browning) |
| 66 | Bachelor Doctor(By: Barbara Boswell) |
| 67 | Her Perfect Man(By: Mary Lynn Baxter) |
| 68 | Irresistible You(By: Barbara Boswell) |
| 69 |  Tall, Dark & Texan(By: Annette Broadrick) |
| 70 | Tough To Tame(By: Jackie Merritt) |
| 71 | Cowboy Fantasy(By: Ann Major) |
| 72 | Hard to Forget(By: Annette Broadrick) |
| 73 | Rocky and the Senator's Daughter(By: Dixie Browning) |
| 74 | The Way to a Rancher's Heart(By: Peggy Moreland) |
| 75 | A Cowboy and a Gentleman(By: Ann Major) |
| 76 |  All in the Game(By: Barbara Boswell) |
| 77 | Beckett's Cinderella(By: Dixie Browning) |
| 78 |  Taming the Outlaw(By: Cindy Gerard) |
| 79 | The Millionaire Comes Home(By: Mary Lynn Baxter) |
| 80 |  An Officer and a Millionaire(By: Maureen Child) |
| 81 |  High-Powered, Hot-Blooded(By: Susan Mallery) |
| 82 |  Mr. Strictly Business(By: Day Leclaire) |
| 83 | Royal Seducer(By: Michelle Celmer) |
| 84 | The Bride Hunter(By: Ann Major) |
| 85 |  The Untamed Sheik(By: Tessa Radley) |
| 86 | Billionaire, M.D.(By: Olivia Gates) |
| 87 |  Master of Fortune(By: Katherine Garbera) |
| 88 |  The Last Lone Wolf(By: Maureen Child) |
| 89 | The Tycoon's Paternity Agenda(By: Michelle Celmer) |
| 90 |  Ultimatum: Marriage(By: Ann Major) |
| 91 | The Beauty, the Beast and the Baby(By: Dixie Browning) |
Men In Uniform Series
Complete51 books (1988–2005)
Men In Uniform is a 51-book romance series completed between 1988 and 2005, featuring stories centered around uniformed professions and the relationships of those who serve. The series was written by multiple romance authors and should be read in publication order to follow the intended narrative progression. From firefighters and military personnel to sheriffs and other first responders, each book explores the lives and loves of men dedicated to their work and the women who capture their hearts.
Start with Five-Alarm Affair(By: Marie Ferrarella), the first of 51 books in the Men In Uniform series.
Start this series with Five-Alarm Affair(By: Marie Ferrarella)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Five-Alarm Affair(By: Marie Ferrarella) |
| 2 |  Heart of the Tiger(By: Lindsay McKenna) |
| 3 |  Informed Risk(By: Robyn Carr) |
| 4 |  The White Night(By: Stella Bagwell) |
| 5 | By Leaps and Bounds(By: Jacqueline Diamond) |
| 6 |  Return To Tomorrow(By: Marisa Carroll) |
| 7 |  Bad Moon Rising(By: Kathleen Eagle) |
| 8 | Moriah's Mutiny(By: Elizabeth Bevarly) |
| 9 | Serious Risks(By: Rachel Lee) |
| 10 | One Last Chance(By: Justine Davis) |
| 11 |  A Vow to Love |
| 12 | A Match for Celia(By: Gina Wilkins) |
| 13 | A Family Man(By: Mindy Neff) |
| 14 |  Deputy Daddy(By: Carla Cassidy) |
| 15 |  The Sheriff's Proposal(By: Karen Rose Smith) |
| 16 |  Strangers When We Meet(By: Rebecca Winters) |
| 17 | AKA: Marriage(By: Jule McBride) |
| 18 | Remember My Touch(By: Gayle Wilson) |
| 19 | Snowbound Bride(By: Cathy Gillen Thacker) |
| 20 |  The Hero's Son(By: Amanda Stevens) |
| 21 | Baby Our Baby(By: Patricia Thayer) |
| 22 | The Major and the Librarian(By: Nikki Benjamin) |
| 23 | The President's Daughter(By: Annette Broadrick) |
| 24 | Daddy in Dress Blues(By: Cathie Linz) |
| 25 |  Landry's Law(By: Kelsey Roberts) |
| 26 |  Love at First Sight(By: B.J. Daniels) |
| 27 |  Mistaken Identity(By: Merline Lovelace) |
| 28 | My Baby, My Love(By: Dani Sinclair) |
| 29 | Same Place, Same Time(By: C.J. Carmichael) |
| 30 | That's Our Baby!(By: Pamela Browning) |
| 31 | Code Name: Prince(By: Valerie Parv) |
| 32 |  Dear Maggie(By: Brenda Novak) |
| 33 |  Have Gown, Need Groom(By: Rita Herron) |
| 34 |  If You Don't Know By Now(By: Teresa Southwick) |
| 35 |  Special Assignment: Baby(By: Debra Webb) |
| 36 |  The Marriage Conspiracy(By: Christine Rimmer) |
| 37 |  The Woman for Dusty Conrad(By: Tori Carrington) |
| 38 |  On Pins and Needles(By: Victoria Pade) |
| 39 | Pregnant And Protected(By: Lilian Darcy) |
| 40 | Return of the Lawman(By: Lisa Childs) |
| 41 | Serving Up Trouble(By: Jill Shalvis) |
| 42 | The Man From Texas(By: Rebecca York) |
| 43 |  The Sheriff of Shelter Valley(By: Tara Taylor Quinn) |
| 44 |  A Randall Returns(By: Judy Christenberry) |
| 45 |  Babe In The Woods(By: Caroline Burnes) |
| 46 | Surprise Inheritance(By: Charlotte Douglas) |
| 47 |  The Good Daughter(By: Jean Brashear) |
| 48 |  Secret Witness(By: Jessica Andersen) |
| 49 |  Secretly Married(By: Allison Leigh) |
| 50 | Too Many Brothers(By: Roz Fox) |
| 51 | Bullseye(By: Jessica Andersen) |
Men at Work Series
Complete49 books (1983–1999)
Men at Work is a 49-book romance series edited by Sherryl Woods, published between 1983 and 1999. The complete series features contributions from multiple romance authors and should be read in publication order, beginning with Captive of Fate by Lindsay McKenna. Each standalone romance novel in the collection explores different characters and relationships within the Men at Work universe.
Start with Captive of Fate(By: Lindsay McKenna), the first of 49 books in the Men at Work series.
Start this series with Captive of Fate(By: Lindsay McKenna)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Captive of Fate(By: Lindsay McKenna) |
| 2 |  The Perfect Match(By: Ginna Gray) |
| 3 |  A Season for Butterflies(By: Laurie Paige) |
| 4 |  MacKenzie's Lady(By: Dallas Schulze) |
| 5 |  Sound Of Summer(By: Annette Broadrick) |
| 6 |  Undercover(By: Jasmine Cresswell) |
| 7 |  A Fragile Beauty(By: Lucy Gordon) |
| 8 | Playing for Time(By: Barbara Bretton) |
| 9 |  Something Worth Keeping(By: Kathleen Eagle) |
| 10 |  The Heart Club(By: Margaret St. George) |
| 11 |  Windstorm(By: Katherine Sutcliffe) |
| 12 |  A Classic Encounter(By: Emilie Richards) |
| 13 |  All My Tomorrows(By: Karen Young) |
| 14 | Healing Sympathy(By: Gina Wilkins) |
| 15 |  Knight Sparks(By: Mary Lynn Baxter) |
| 16 |  Silver Noose(By: Patricia Gardner Evans) |
| 17 | Something New(By: Joan Johnston) |
| 18 |  Confidentially Yours(By: Helen Myers) |
| 19 | Could It Be Magic(By: Gina Wilkins) |
| 20 |  Destinations South(By: Elizabeth Bevarly) |
| 21 |  Expiration Date(By: Aimée Thurlo) |
| 22 |  Fear Familiar(By: Caroline Burnes) |
| 23 |  Glass Houses(By: Anne Stuart) |
| 24 | Hoodwinked(By: Diana Palmer) |
| 25 |  Miss Liz's Passion |
| 26 | Night of the Hunter(By: Jennifer Greene) |
| 27 | Angel Vs. Maclean(By: Cait London) |
| 28 |  Body and Soul(By: Janice Kaiser) |
| 29 |  Handsome Devil(By: Joan Hohl) |
| 30 | Hotshot(By: Kathleen Korbel) |
| 31 | It's Only Temporary(By: Cathy Gillen Thacker) |
| 32 | Magic & Moonbeams(By: Margot Dalton) |
| 33 |  Stormwalker(By: Bronwyn Williams) |
| 34 |  The Forever Rose(By: Curtiss Matlock) |
| 35 | A Rebel at Heart(By: Gina Wilkins) |
| 36 | Dillon After Dark(By: Leandra Logan) |
| 37 | Valentine's Knight(By: Renee Roszel) |
| 38 |  Defying Gravity(By: Rachel Lee) |
| 39 |  The Cowboy's Mistress(By: Cathy Gillen Thacker) |
| 40 |  Under The Covers(By: Roseanne Williams) |
| 41 | Dance with a Dynasty(By: JoAnn Ross) |
| 42 |  More Than Friends(By: Susan Mallery) |
| 43 |  Only in the Moonlight(By: Vicki Lewis Thompson) |
| 44 |  To Die For(By: M.J. Rodgers) |
| 45 |  An Irritating Man(By: Lass Small) |
| 46 |  Heaven Shared(By: Cathy Gillen Thacker) |
| 47 |  The Miracle(By: Muriel Jensen) |
| 48 |  We Give Thanks(By: Linda Randall Wisdom) |
| 49 |  Stark Lightning(By: Elaine Barbieri) |
Million Dollar Destinies Series
Complete4 books (2004–2004)
The Million Dollar Destinies series comprises four complete novels by Sherryl Woods, published in 2004. Reading these romance and mystery novels in publication order—beginning with Destiny Unleashed, followed by Isn't It Rich?, Priceless, and Treasured—provides the intended narrative experience for this interconnected romance series.
Start with Destiny Unleashed, the first of 4 books in the Million Dollar Destinies series.
Start this series with Destiny Unleashed
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Destiny Unleashed |
| 2 |  Isn't It Rich? |
| 3 | Priceless |
| 4 |  Treasured |
Molly Dewitt Series
Complete8 books (1992–1994)
The Molly Dewitt series by Sherryl Woods comprises four mystery and romance novels published between 1992 and 1994. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Hot Property and continuing through Hot Secret, Hot Money, and Hot Schemes. Each book in this finished series blends mystery and romantic elements in tales featuring the titular protagonist.
Start with Hot Property, the first of 4 books in the Molly Dewitt series.
Start this series with Hot Property
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Hot Property |
| 2 | Hot Property / Island Storms |
| 3 |  Hot Secret |
| 4 | Hot Secret / Seaside Lies |
| 5 |  Hot Money |
| 6 | Hot Money / Bayside Deceptions |
| 7 |  Hot Schemes |
| 8 | Hot Schemes / Troubled Waters |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2012–2012)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Sweet Magnolias Cookbook |
Ocean Breeze Series
Complete3 books (2013–2013)
The Ocean Breeze series by Sherryl Woods consists of three complete standalone romance novels published in 2013, which should be read in publication order beginning with Sand Castle Bay, followed by Sea Glass Island, and concluding with Wind Chime Point. Each book in this trilogy can function independently while contributing to an interconnected narrative set in a charming coastal setting.
Start with Sand Castle Bay and read in order.
Start this series with Sand Castle Bay
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Sand Castle Bay |
| 2 |  Sea Glass Island |
| 3 |  Wind Chime Point |
Rose Cottage Sisters Series
Complete4 books (2005–2005)
The Rose Cottage Sisters series by Sherryl Woods comprises four complete books published in 2005 that should be read in publication order. Beginning with For the Love of Pete and continuing through The Laws of Attraction, Three Down the Aisle, and What's Cooking?, this series blends mystery, thriller, and romance elements. All four books were released in the same year, making this a compact series for readers looking for interconnected stories featuring the sisters.
Start with For the Love of Pete, the first of 4 books in the Rose Cottage Sisters series.
Start this series with For the Love of Pete
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  For the Love of Pete |
| 2 |  The Laws of Attraction |
| 3 |  Three Down the Aisle |
| 4 |  What's Cooking? |
Seaview Key Series
Complete2 books (2008–2014)
The Seaview Key series by Sherryl Woods consists of two complete novels published between 2008 and 2014. These interconnected romance and mystery stories should be read in publication order, beginning with Seaview Inn followed by Home to Seaview Key, to fully experience the narrative arc.
Start with Seaview Inn and read in order.
Start this series with Seaview Inn
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Seaview Inn |
| 2 |  Home to Seaview Key |
Second Chance At Love Series
Complete6 books (1986–1988)
The Second Chance At Love series by Sherryl Woods consists of six complete romance novels published between 1986 and 1988. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with A Kiss Away and continuing through A Prince Among Men, All for Love, Best Intentions, Two's Company, and concluding with Prince Charming Replies. The series was finished during the late 1980s and is no longer ongoing.
Start with A Kiss Away, the first of 6 books in the Second Chance At Love series.
Start this series with A Kiss Away
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  A Kiss Away |
| 2 |  A Prince Among Men |
| 3 |  All for Love |
| 4 |  Best Intentions |
| 5 |  Two's Company |
| 6 |  Prince Charming Replies |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete5 books (1998–2018)
Sherryl Woods' Short Stories/Novellas series consists of five complete works published between 1998 and 2018. These stories should be read in publication order, beginning with The Paternity Test and continuing through A Bridge to Dreams, The Perfect Holiday, The Valentine Wedding Dress, and Carolina Christmas. The collection blends elements of mystery, thriller, romance, and other genres across its standalone novellas.
Start with The Paternity Test, the first of 5 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with The Paternity Test
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Paternity Test |
| 2 | A Bridge to Dreams |
| 3 | The Perfect Holiday |
| 4 | The Valentine Wedding Dress |
| 5 | Carolina Christmas |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing32 books (1982–2024)
Sherryl Woods's collection of 32 standalone novels spans from 1982 to 2024, blending mystery, thriller, romance, and non-fiction elements across diverse stories. Each book can be read independently without prior knowledge of others in the series, though readers interested in experiencing Woods's complete body of work in the order she published it should begin with Images of Love. The series remains ongoing, with new titles continuing to be released. These novels are best approached in publication order for those seeking a chronological view of the author's evolving style and themes.
Start with Images of Love, the first of 32 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Images of Love
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Images of Love |
| 2 |  Restoring Love |
| 3 |  Sand Castles |
| 4 |  Desirable Compromise |
| 5 |  Thrown for a Loss |
| 6 |  Not at Eight, Darling |
| 7 |  Yesterday's Love |
| 8 |  A Gift of Love |
| 9 |  Come Fly with Me |
| 10 |  Safe Harbor |
| 11 |  Edge of Forever |
| 12 |  Heartland |
| 13 | Never Let Go |
| 14 |  In Too Deep |
| 15 |  Tea and Destiny |
| 16 |  Fever Pitch |
| 17 |  Joshua and the Cowgirl |
| 18 |  My Dearest Cal |
| 19 |  One Step Away |
| 20 |  Temptation |
| 21 |  Twilight |
| 22 |  Amazing Gracie |
| 23 |  A Love Beyond Words |
| 24 |  And Baby Makes Three |
| 25 |  Flamingo Diner |
| 26 |  Bachelor...And Baby! |
| 27 |  Best Friends & Lovers |
| 28 |  Mending Fences |
| 29 |  A Small Town Love Story |
| 30 |  Always My Girl |
| 31 |  Wildflower Ridge |
| 32 |  Starlit Secrets |
Sweet Magnolias Series
Complete11 books (2007–2014)
Sherryl Woods' Sweet Magnolias series comprises eleven books published between 2007 and 2014, following the interconnected lives of women in a small Southern town. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with A Slice of Heaven and concluding with Swan Point. Each installment weaves together romance, mystery, and drama as the characters navigate friendship, family, and love in their close-knit community.
Start with A Slice of Heaven, the first of 11 books in the Sweet Magnolias series.
Start this series with A Slice of Heaven
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Slice of Heaven |
| 2 |  Feels Like Family |
| 3 |  Stealing Home |
| 4 | Welcome to Serenity |
| 5 |  Home in Carolina |
| 6 |  Honeysuckle Summer |
| 7 |  Sweet Tea at Sunrise |
| 8 |  Catching Fireflies |
| 9 |  Midnight Promises |
| 10 |  Where Azaleas Bloom |
| 11 |  Swan Point |
That Special Woman Series
Complete34 books (1993–2014)
That Special Woman is a 34-book romance series published between 1993 and 2014, now complete. The series features work from multiple romance authors and should be read in publication order, beginning with A Husband to Remember by Lisa Jackson. Each book stands as an individual romance while contributing to the broader series themes celebrating women's independence and relationships.
Start with A Husband to Remember(By: Lisa Jackson), the first of 34 books in the That Special Woman series.
Start this series with A Husband to Remember(By: Lisa Jackson)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  A Husband to Remember(By: Lisa Jackson) |
| 2 | A Winter's Rose(By: Erica Spindler) |
| 3 |  Grand Prize Winner!(By: Tracy Sinclair) |
| 4 |  Hasty Wedding(By: Debbie Macomber) |
| 5 |  On Her Own(By: Pat Warren) |
| 6 |  Point of Departure(By: Lindsay McKenna) |
| 7 |  Babies On Board(By: Gina Wilkins) |
| 8 |  Baby Blessed / Meant to Be Us(By: Debbie Macomber) |
| 9 |  Daughter of the Bride(By: Christine Flynn) |
| 10 |  For the Baby's Sake(By: Christine Rimmer) |
| 11 | Husband(By: Marie Ferrarella) |
| 12 |  Just Hold On Tight!(By: Andrea Edwards) |
| 13 |  Mail Order Cowboy(By: Patricia Coughlin) |
| 14 |  Mystery Wife(By: Annette Broadrick) |
| 15 |  One Last Fling!(By: Elizabeth August) |
| 16 |  Sally Jane Got Married(By: Celeste Hamilton) |
| 17 | The Parson's Waiting |
| 18 | Riley's Sleeping Beauty |
| 19 |  Same Time, Next Year(By: Debbie Macomber) |
| 20 |  The Bride Price(By: Ginna Gray) |
| 21 |  The Sultan's Wives(By: Tracy Sinclair) |
| 22 |  Where Dreams Have Been ...(By: Penny Richards) |
| 23 |  A Lawman For Kelly(By: Myrna Temte) |
| 24 |  Just Married(By: Debbie Macomber) |
| 25 |  Meggie's Baby(By: Cheryl Reavis) |
| 26 |  Sisters(By: Penny Richards) |
| 27 |  The 200% Wife(By: Jennifer Greene) |
| 28 |  White Wolf(By: Lindsay McKenna) |
| 29 |  Cowboy's Love(By: Victoria Pade) |
| 30 | Every Cowgirl's Dream(By: Melanie Milburne,Arlene James) |
| 31 | Tenderly(By: Cheryl Reavis) |
| 32 |  The Music Box(By: Cheryl Reavis) |
| 33 |  Urban Cowboy(By: Myrna Temte) |
| 34 |  Summer Brides(By: Debbie Macomber) |
That's My Baby! Series
Complete33 books (1996–2026)
That's My Baby! is a 31-book romance series published between 1996 and 2003, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Sherryl Woods, Marie Ferrarella, Barbara Faith, and others. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Christmas Bride. Each book in the collection explores themes of family, parenthood, and romance within its own standalone narrative.
Start with Christmas Bride(By: Marie Ferrarella), the first of 31 books in the That's My Baby! series.
Start this series with Christmas Bride(By: Marie Ferrarella)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Christmas Bride(By: Marie Ferrarella) |
| 2 | Happy Father's Day(By: Barbara Faith) |
| 3 | Molly Darling(By: Laurie Paige) |
| 4 | Of Texas Ladies, Cowboys...and Babies(By: Jodi O'Donnell) |
| 5 | The Cowboy and His Baby |
| 6 | Alissa's Miracle(By: Ginna Gray) |
| 7 |  He's Got His Daddy's Eyes(By: Lois Faye Dyer) |
| 8 |  His Daughter's Laughter(By: Janis Reams Hudson) |
| 9 | Mom for Hire / Mum for Hire(By: Victoria Pade) |
| 10 | Nobody's Baby(By: Jane Toombs) |
| 11 | Texas Baby(By: Joan Elliott Pickart) |
| 12 | What to Do About Baby(By: Martha Hix) |
| 13 | Baby on His Doorstep(By: Diana K. Whitney) |
| 14 | Father-to-be(By: Laurie Paige) |
| 15 |  Little Darlin'(By: Cheryl Reavis) |
| 16 | The Surprise Baby(By: Nikki Benjamin) |
| 17 |  Their Child(By: Penny Richards) |
| 18 | Valentine Baby(By: Gina Wilkins) |
| 19 | A Father For Her Baby(By: Celeste Hamilton) |
| 20 | Baby Boy Blessed(By: Melanie Milburne,Arlene James) |
| 21 |  Baby Our Baby(By: Patricia Thayer) |
| 22 | I Now Pronounce You Mum and Dad(By: Diana K. Whitney) |
| 23 | Surprise Delivery / Only the Beginning(By: Susan Mallery) |
| 24 |  Surprise Delivery(By: Susan Mallery) |
| 25 | Bachelor's Baby Promise /Jared's Promise(By: Barbara McMahon) |
| 26 | Beginning With Baby(By: Christie Ridgway) |
| 27 | Bundle Of Miraclesby Amy Frazier(By: Amy Frazier) |
| 28 | When Baby was Born(By: Jodi O'Donnell) |
| 29 |  Whose Baby Is This?(By: Patricia Thayer) |
| 30 |  The Not-So-Secret Baby(By: Diana K. Whitney) |
| 31 |  Daddy in Demand(By: Muriel Jensen) |
| 32 |  A Little Bit Pregnant(By: Susan Mallery) |
| 33 | Only the Beginning(By: Susan Mallery) |
The Bridal Path Series
Complete3 books (1997–1997)
The Bridal Path is a complete three-book romance series by Sherryl Woods published in 1997. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with A Ranch for Sara / Sara, followed by Ashley's Rebel / Ashley, and concluding with Danielle's Daddy Factor / Danielle.
Start with A Ranch for Sara / Sara and read in order.
Start this series with A Ranch for Sara / Sara
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Ranch for Sara / Sara |
| 2 |  Ashley's Rebel / Ashley |
| 3 |  Danielle's Daddy Factor / Danielle |
The Calamity Janes Series
Complete6 books (2001–2015)
The Calamity Janes is a six-book romance series by Sherryl Woods, published between 2001 and 2015. The series follows a tight-knit group of women whose lives intertwine across multiple interconnected stories. Each book focuses on different members of the group while building on relationships and conflicts established in previous installments. Read the books in publication order to experience the full development of the characters and their journeys, beginning with Friends Forever and concluding with Lauren.
Start with Friends Forever / Wrangling the Redhead, the first of 6 books in the The Calamity Janes series.
Start this series with Friends Forever / Wrangling the Redhead
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Friends Forever / Wrangling the Redhead |
| 2 | Home to Stay / To Catch a Thief |
| 3 | One Last Chance / Courting the Enemy |
| 4 | Stronger Together / The Calamity Janes |
| 5 | Winding River Reunion / Do You Take This Rebel? |
| 6 |  Lauren |
The Charleston Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (2005–2006)
The Charleston Trilogy is a three-book mystery and romance series by Sherryl Woods, published between 2005 and 2006. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Flirting with Disaster, followed by The Backup Plan, and concluding with Waking Up in Charleston. This finished trilogy blends romantic and suspenseful elements throughout its interconnected storylines.
Start with Flirting with Disaster and read in order.
Start this series with Flirting with Disaster
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Flirting with Disaster |
| 2 |  The Backup Plan |
| 3 |  Waking Up in Charleston |
The Devaney Brothers Series
Complete5 books (2002–2003)
The Devaney Brothers is a five-book romance series by Sherryl Woods published between 2002 and 2003. The series follows the interconnected stories of five brothers and should be read in publication order, beginning with Michael's Discovery and concluding with Patrick's Destiny. This complete series blends mystery, thriller, and romance elements throughout its interconnected narratives.
Start with Michael's Discovery, the first of 5 books in the The Devaney Brothers series.
Start this series with Michael's Discovery
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Michael's Discovery |
| 2 |  Ryan's Place |
| 3 |  Sean's Reckoning |
| 4 |  Daniel's Desire |
| 5 |  Patrick's Destiny |
The Trinity Harbor Series
Complete3 books (2001–2002)
The Trinity Harbor series is a complete trilogy of romance mysteries by Sherryl Woods, published between 2001 and 2002. The three books—About That Man, Along Came Trouble, and Ask Anyone—should be read in publication order to fully experience the interconnected stories. This engaging series combines elements of romance and mystery as it unfolds across its three installments.
Start with About That Man and read in order.
Start this series with About That Man
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  About That Man |
| 2 |  Along Came Trouble |
| 3 |  Ask Anyone |
This Time Forever Series
Complete3 books (1988–1990)
Sherryl Woods's This Time Forever is a complete three-book romance series published between 1988 and 1990. The books should be read in publication order: Can't Say No, One Touch of Moondust, and Next Time... Forever. This standalone-compatible series blends romance with mystery elements across its brief run.
Start with Can't Say No and read in order.
Start this series with Can't Say No
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Can't Say No |
| 2 |  One Touch of Moondust |
| 3 |  Next Time... Forever |
Vows Series
Complete6 books (1992–1994)
The Vows series by Sherryl Woods consists of six interconnected romance novels published between 1992 and 1994. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Cherish and continuing through Honor, Love, A Daring Vow, Kate's Vow, and concluding with A Vow to Love. This collection blends romance with mystery and thriller elements throughout its narrative arc.
Start with Cherish, the first of 6 books in the Vows series.
Start this series with Cherish
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Cherish |
| 2 |  Honor |
| 3 |  Love |
| 4 |  A Daring Vow |
| 5 |  Kate's Vow |
| 6 | A Vow to Love |
Whispering Wind Series
Complete2 books (1999–2000)
The Whispering Wind series by Sherryl Woods is a two-book romance mystery collection published between 1999 and 2000. Both titles, After Tex and Angel Mine, should be read in publication order to follow the intended narrative progression. This completed series offers a blend of romantic and thriller elements characteristic of Woods's storytelling style.
Start with After Tex and read in order.
Start this series with After Tex
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  After Tex |
| 2 |  Angel Mine |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Sherryl Woods written?
- Sherryl Woods has written 419 books across 30 series. Their published works span from 1974 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Sherryl Woods series?
- Here are the first books in Sherryl Woods's series: Always a Bridesmaid: Finally a Bride; Amanda Roberts Mystery: Body and Soul; And Baby Makes Three: A Christmas Blessing; And Baby Makes Three: The Delacourts of Texas: The Cowboy and the New Year's Baby; And Baby Makes Three: The Next Generation: The Littlest Angel.
- What order should I read Sherryl Woods's books?
- We recommend reading Sherryl Woods's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Sherryl Woods still writing new books?
- Yes, Sherryl Woods has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.