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And Baby Makes Three: The Delacourts of Texas #5
The Delacourt Scandal
The wealthy, powerful Delacourts had destroyed her family, and Maddie Kent wanted revenge. So she cozied up to Tyler Delacourt, the dynasty's youngest son.
But who knew the last Delacourt bachelor would be so irresistibly seductive? That the devilishly handsome oil scion would shatter Maddie's careful plan?
Maddie's new mission was to prevent Tyler from becoming devastated by the shocking family secrets. But would he forgive her deception—and could the sins of the fathers be redeemed by a pledge of eternal love?
But who knew the last Delacourt bachelor would be so irresistibly seductive? That the devilishly handsome oil scion would shatter Maddie's careful plan?
Maddie's new mission was to prevent Tyler from becoming devastated by the shocking family secrets. But would he forgive her deception—and could the sins of the fathers be redeemed by a pledge of eternal love?
256 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published November 24, 2000
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Sherryl Woods
556 books4,529 followersWith 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 sandpail or another snowglobe, but I need those friends."
The theme of enduring friendships and families is always central to Sherryl's books, including her latest Chesapeake Shores series — THE INN AT EAGLE POINT, FLOWERS ON MAIN and HARBOR LIGHTS.
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.
"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 sandpail or another snowglobe, but I need those friends."
The theme of enduring friendships and families is always central to Sherryl's books, including her latest Chesapeake Shores series — THE INN AT EAGLE POINT, FLOWERS ON MAIN and HARBOR LIGHTS.
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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May 20, 2020
Maddie Kent is convinced that the wealthy, powerful Bryce Delacourt destroyed her family and she is determined to right a wrong. So she cozies up to the youngest son, Tyler Delacourt. But getting to know and hang around Tyler will upset her careful plans.
Maddie's plan to reveal Bryce Delacourt for the corrupt man she assumed him to be takes a totally unexpected turn when a devastating family secret is revealed that changes Tyler's life. After Tyler learns about Maddie's deception will he ever be able to forgive her? Is there a chance of happiness for them after everything is out in the opening?
Maddie's plan to reveal Bryce Delacourt for the corrupt man she assumed him to be takes a totally unexpected turn when a devastating family secret is revealed that changes Tyler's life. After Tyler learns about Maddie's deception will he ever be able to forgive her? Is there a chance of happiness for them after everything is out in the opening?
May 29, 2024
I just love this series of books.
Maddie is ready for revenge against Bryce Delacourt, as she blames him for her dads death.
She has a plan to take him down by sidling up to Tyler. Problem is the more she plants herself in his path they more she likes him. But she us after a story.
Once everything gets cozy with her and Tyler she is having doubts about what she is doing.
But she stirs up a hornets next that changes everything.
Can love overcome everything to lead to a happy ending?
Maddie is ready for revenge against Bryce Delacourt, as she blames him for her dads death.
She has a plan to take him down by sidling up to Tyler. Problem is the more she plants herself in his path they more she likes him. But she us after a story.
Once everything gets cozy with her and Tyler she is having doubts about what she is doing.
But she stirs up a hornets next that changes everything.
Can love overcome everything to lead to a happy ending?
April 22, 2021
Interesting, but hard to accept Maddie's lies and deceit. Tyler is hurt, and rightfully so. The trouble she causes sets the Delacourts upside down, and Tyler accepts it. The twist is unexpected, and Woods does a good job with it.
April 22, 2024
Another Great Read
Every book I've read in the Delacourt series was better than the last one. Sheryl Woods outdid herself with these four books. I've loved her novels. There is always a great life lesson in each of her books.
Every book I've read in the Delacourt series was better than the last one. Sheryl Woods outdid herself with these four books. I've loved her novels. There is always a great life lesson in each of her books.
August 10, 2018
One thing that bugs me is his family never hearing about his daughter i don’t get that
April 14, 2020
So sorry to be finished with this series. Just may have to re-read!!
June 12, 2012
I like this series
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