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Winter's Proposal: The Cowboy and His Baby / The Rancher and His Unexpected Daughter
The Cowboy and His Baby
A year and a half ago, a tragic mistake cost single mother Melissa Horton her one true love—and a father for her baby girl. Now Texas rancher Cody Adams is back, shocked to discover he is a parent and determined to make Melissa his wife. But with newfound independence, Melissa has surprised herself—and him—by being unwilling to settle for a marriage of convenience.
The Rancher and His Unexpected Daughter
Widower Harlan Adams has plenty of experience raising boys. But when a rebellious teenage girl steals his truck and goes for a joyride, Harlan is baffled. Then he confronts her intriguing, sassy mother, Janet Runningbear, and is totally thrown for a loop. While he might not know anything about girls, he thought he knew everything about women. Until Janet makes him realize he still has a lot to learn!
A year and a half ago, a tragic mistake cost single mother Melissa Horton her one true love—and a father for her baby girl. Now Texas rancher Cody Adams is back, shocked to discover he is a parent and determined to make Melissa his wife. But with newfound independence, Melissa has surprised herself—and him—by being unwilling to settle for a marriage of convenience.
The Rancher and His Unexpected Daughter
Widower Harlan Adams has plenty of experience raising boys. But when a rebellious teenage girl steals his truck and goes for a joyride, Harlan is baffled. Then he confronts her intriguing, sassy mother, Janet Runningbear, and is totally thrown for a loop. While he might not know anything about girls, he thought he knew everything about women. Until Janet makes him realize he still has a lot to learn!
464 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published November 26, 2019
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About the author
Sherryl Woods
556 books4,530 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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December 31, 2020
This is omnibus of two previously released novels.
These could be much better books. In THE COWBOY AND HIS BABY, I felt that the male hero came off more as a stalker than a man trying to win back his former love. And, once again, a modern woman who gets surprised when she gets pregnant after having unprotected sex! Please!! Authors stop this!!
In THE RANCHER AND HIS UNEXPECTED DAUGHTER, things are much better. I like the couple and their slow burn relationship and the rancher's attachment to the young girl who steals his truck.
These could be much better books. In THE COWBOY AND HIS BABY, I felt that the male hero came off more as a stalker than a man trying to win back his former love. And, once again, a modern woman who gets surprised when she gets pregnant after having unprotected sex! Please!! Authors stop this!!
In THE RANCHER AND HIS UNEXPECTED DAUGHTER, things are much better. I like the couple and their slow burn relationship and the rancher's attachment to the young girl who steals his truck.
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December 1, 2019Categories
Contemporary Women's Fiction, Romance Collections & Anthologies, Western Romance, Contemporary Romance
Miniseries
Adams Dynasty
Contemporary Women's Fiction, Romance Collections & Anthologies, Western Romance, Contemporary Romance
Miniseries
Adams Dynasty
November 14, 2025
These men are awful manipulators and it was painful to read
December 30, 2020
One story was about Cody Adams and the other was about his father, Harlan.
The 2 stories were okay, but I couldn't deal with Cody's attitude. I found him overbearing and domineering.
Harlan had some of the same characteristics, but he seemed a little mellower.
The 2 stories were okay, but I couldn't deal with Cody's attitude. I found him overbearing and domineering.
Harlan had some of the same characteristics, but he seemed a little mellower.
January 17, 2020
Another great story by Ms. Woods. I have become attached to the Adams family of Texas.
Cody left town because he thought Melissa cheated on him with his friend but it was just a set up to make him jealous. Melissa was pregnant when he left and he stayed away for over a year when his Mother passed away he came home and discovered that not only did he still love Melissa she was keeping his daughter a secret from him. It took a lot of persuasion and meddling and another unexpected pregnancy but they were finally married in the delivery room.
After losing his wife Harlen Adams was just trying to get on with life without her when a teenager steals his truck and runs it into a tree with him chasing. When he pulled the teenager out of truck, he discovers it is a 13 year old girl who's Mother is new lawyer in town. He takes her to her Mom's office and sparks fly.
He strikes a deal to have the girl work off payment by helping him on his ranch.
Mom has vowed to never get involved with another man after her bad marriage and she is in town to try to claim her ancestors land that happens to be where Harlen's ranch is.
Of course, they can't seem to get around each other without a lot of heat.
They end up married ans she gives him another daughter after he has raised four boys.
Cody left town because he thought Melissa cheated on him with his friend but it was just a set up to make him jealous. Melissa was pregnant when he left and he stayed away for over a year when his Mother passed away he came home and discovered that not only did he still love Melissa she was keeping his daughter a secret from him. It took a lot of persuasion and meddling and another unexpected pregnancy but they were finally married in the delivery room.
After losing his wife Harlen Adams was just trying to get on with life without her when a teenager steals his truck and runs it into a tree with him chasing. When he pulled the teenager out of truck, he discovers it is a 13 year old girl who's Mother is new lawyer in town. He takes her to her Mom's office and sparks fly.
He strikes a deal to have the girl work off payment by helping him on his ranch.
Mom has vowed to never get involved with another man after her bad marriage and she is in town to try to claim her ancestors land that happens to be where Harlen's ranch is.
Of course, they can't seem to get around each other without a lot of heat.
They end up married ans she gives him another daughter after he has raised four boys.
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May 3, 2020
Two books repackaged under a different title. The Cowboy and His Baby has Cody returning to his hometown he left after thinking his girlfriend cheated on him to discover she had his baby. The Rancher and His Unexpected Daughter is the story of Cody's father Harlan finding love after the loss of his wife with the new to town lawyer. Two good stories about family, forgiveness and finding love the second time around.
December 6, 2019
As always Sherryl Woods never lets you down. There are two stories here. The first is The Cowboy and His Baby. You will follow Melissa and Cody as you follow them on their ride to a happy ever after. The second is The Rancher and His Unexpected Daughter. This is the story of widower Harlan and divorcee Janet. They will keep you laughing as they muddle their way to a happy ever after.
August 4, 2021
A Sweet Set of Stories
This duo of White Pines happily ever afters satisfied my want for love, laughter, and building family bonds. The men were stubborn and real; and the women were able to hold their own ground. This recommendation comes with a warning. There are several laugh out loud chapters.
This duo of White Pines happily ever afters satisfied my want for love, laughter, and building family bonds. The men were stubborn and real; and the women were able to hold their own ground. This recommendation comes with a warning. There are several laugh out loud chapters.
February 13, 2020
Great Story
I've enjoyed every story of the Adams family. This one was a real surprise in learning of Mary's death and then Harlan finding a new love and looked to building a new future while still honoring Mary.
I've enjoyed every story of the Adams family. This one was a real surprise in learning of Mary's death and then Harlan finding a new love and looked to building a new future while still honoring Mary.
April 14, 2021
The Adams family of White Pines is big, boisterous and put their money where their mouths are. Son Cody and Father Harlan take center stage in these stories. There's fighting, love, a secret mission and a secret baby here, and somehow everyone lives happily ever after.
June 8, 2021
Two lovely stories
Sherryl Woods knows how to tell a simple story with flair so it keeps the reader's interest. This is a pair of stories with related characters, but the books are totally different. Well done.
Sherryl Woods knows how to tell a simple story with flair so it keeps the reader's interest. This is a pair of stories with related characters, but the books are totally different. Well done.
June 10, 2021
Two great books
fall in love with the Adams family. The first book is about Cody, the youngest son as he slowly realizes he needs to grow up and fix his mistake in leaving. The second book is about the dad. Actually, all the wives and kids just round out to make a lovely family.
fall in love with the Adams family. The first book is about Cody, the youngest son as he slowly realizes he needs to grow up and fix his mistake in leaving. The second book is about the dad. Actually, all the wives and kids just round out to make a lovely family.
June 17, 2021
Story # 1 was a very solid 3 stars. The second story I found hopeless. It had potential, but the real problems were swept under the rug. The preview made me sure to skip that one. The author is one of my go-to authors. This was a rare disappointment.
August 11, 2021
Didn’t actually finish this book. Part of me wanted to and part of me didn’t. I just couldn’t get into the characters in this novel by Sheryl Wood, especially the main guy. Will keep reading her books though because she has some great ones; I’ve been enjoying the sweet magnolia series.
December 17, 2019
Another good book.
December 23, 2019
As always full of laughs and smiles .thank you
January 4, 2020
DNF Jan 2020
Just not interesting to me.
Just not interesting to me.
April 11, 2020
Winter's Proposal
Loved both the stories in this book. But I have always liked Sherryl Woods writing. I will be I interested in reading the rest of the (Adam's Dynasty).
Loved both the stories in this book. But I have always liked Sherryl Woods writing. I will be I interested in reading the rest of the (Adam's Dynasty).
May 17, 2020
I really like Sherryl Woods' books. She paints a great picture and I find her works uplifting. There are always struggles but the characters learn and grow.
June 3, 2020
Usually like Sheryl Woods' books, but this not so much. Didn't like the characters. Her Chesapeake Shores, and Steel Magnolias series are much better.
June 7, 2020
Perfect escape book from everything that’s going on in the world right now.
December 21, 2020
Enjoyable will look for the first two stories
January 6, 2021
Two stories in one. I liked how the two stories linked together. A love story for both father and son. It was sweet.
January 18, 2021
Pretty predictable.
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April 10, 2021I love this whole series. Keeps you Interested.
July 26, 2021
Good book
Loved way Janet stood up to Harlem. Jenny caused him to soften as a daughter. Life will never be boring in his family
Loved way Janet stood up to Harlem. Jenny caused him to soften as a daughter. Life will never be boring in his family
November 10, 2021
Another great read
MS Woods always writes great reads and this bone is no different. Loved it lots of laughter, love and bits of drama. A great love story.
MS Woods always writes great reads and this bone is no different. Loved it lots of laughter, love and bits of drama. A great love story.
December 3, 2021
2 great stories. I enjoyed both of them.
December 20, 2021
Disappointing. I have read some wonderful books this year, but this one let me down.
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