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The Bridal Path #1
A Ranch for Sara
WAGERED WOMAN
When Sara Wilde's father sold the family ranch to rodeo rogue Jake Dawson, she was fit to be tied! Now Sara had to get Three-Stars back - whatever the cost. So she challenged Jake to a bucking bronco contest. If she lost, she agreed to be his bride...
Jake knew Sara didn't stand a chance at winning their wager. But he sure admired her determination. Sparring with the feisty, sultry Sara was the most fun he'd had in ages! Now Jake was even more determined to win the contest...and Sara's hand!
When Sara Wilde's father sold the family ranch to rodeo rogue Jake Dawson, she was fit to be tied! Now Sara had to get Three-Stars back - whatever the cost. So she challenged Jake to a bucking bronco contest. If she lost, she agreed to be his bride...
Jake knew Sara didn't stand a chance at winning their wager. But he sure admired her determination. Sparring with the feisty, sultry Sara was the most fun he'd had in ages! Now Jake was even more determined to win the contest...and Sara's hand!
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Sherryl Woods
555 books4,522 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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November 9, 2021
Good cowboy romance
Enjoyable read. Able to see the struggles for a father to acknowledge that his daughters are very capable women. These sisters have kept their bonds and look out for each other. The cowboy has a weakness for one of the daughters.
Enjoyable read. Able to see the struggles for a father to acknowledge that his daughters are very capable women. These sisters have kept their bonds and look out for each other. The cowboy has a weakness for one of the daughters.
July 11, 2024
Headstrong people
Jake and Sara were two headstrong people. It took a lot of head butting and stubborn actions to finally realize they were made for each other. Happy they ended up happy in love.
Jake and Sara were two headstrong people. It took a lot of head butting and stubborn actions to finally realize they were made for each other. Happy they ended up happy in love.
April 13, 2022
I couldn't finish this book. I love Sherryl Woods newest books however like some other authors the earlier books are not that great.
January 5, 2024
I love Cheryl Woods and I always love her books. This was a very heartwarming family type book and I really enjoyed it
February 9, 2024
Jake n Sara h,both head strong
Sara n Jake but heads. Love the land and each other. Would like see another book with the two sisters
Sara n Jake but heads. Love the land and each other. Would like see another book with the two sisters
June 3, 2015
Nice little story, little in terms of not very long. The opening was a tad clichéd. Heroine's dad makes a deal to sell the family ranch to the hero, who's been working at the ranch since he quit rodeoing. Heroine loves the ranch, has been working and training to take over from dad who's selling because he didn't have any sons. She's devastated, so she bets the hero to a bronc riding contest. He comes back with-- if she loses, he gets the ranch and her. She'll marry him too. So it starts off a little silly. But, dang, Woods works in some serious angst into this. The building relationship is believable, the hurt and pride and desperation is clear. It's just a very well-done and lovely story. Doesn't have to be long to pack in some juicy goodness.
March 21, 2013
A lovely light read which brought a smikle to my face often.
September 15, 2015
Nice story
I love Sherryl Woods books and this book proves why.....she tells a good story and leaves you wanting more. Would definitely recommend this book.
I love Sherryl Woods books and this book proves why.....she tells a good story and leaves you wanting more. Would definitely recommend this book.
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