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The Calamity Janes
As teenagers in Wyoming, Emma Rogers's four best friends, the Calamity Janes, supported her ambitious dreams. A decade later, Emma returns home struggling with single motherhood and career pressures, and the Calamity Janes urge her to look with favor on her sexy nemesis, Hamilton Ford. But why? And why is Emma so strongly tempted to listen to them?
304 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published September 24, 2001
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About the author
Sherryl Woods
556 books4,531 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 1, 2019Categories:
Contemporary Romance, Contemporary Women's Fiction, Family Life Fiction
Miniseries:
The Calamity Janes
Contemporary Romance, Contemporary Women's Fiction, Family Life Fiction
Miniseries:
The Calamity Janes
January 31, 2023
This was another great one day read with a little more substance than typical romance novels. The author built up the characters to the point that you could see them right in front of you. I liked the realistic aspect of the book. I never sat and thought, “That can’t happen in real life”. I also have to give props to Sherryl Woods, the author, and the finesse she used with the topic of abuse in a relationship. For some people, it could be the first time that they’ve put theirselves in other’s shoes, and this would be a great book for people who have never learned about women in these relationships. She did a great job of balancing out the heavy subject with easy-going sweetness. this book was extremely easy to read, and you were never left sitting, wondering what was going on. I absolutely recommend this to anybody looking for a little day read with some substance.
June 9, 2021
Denver attorney Emma Rogers is struggling with being a single mother and the pressures of her career. She returns home to Winding River for a reunion with the Calamity Janes and some much needed support. While there she takes on the case of a former classmate. This case draws the attention of the town's journalist, Ford Hamilton. Emma has a contentious relationship with journalists due a past experience. So her and Ford will lock heads. But there is strong sexual tension between them. Emma does not want to admit to the tension but will eventually give in to it. Emma will have to trust Ford when he interviews her client and writes an article. Ford realizes that this article will make or break their relationship.
April 6, 2020
Emma Rogers is a very successful Denver attorney. One might say an obsessed with success lawyer. She comes back home for her high school reunion and happy to reunited with her friends "The Calamity Janes". While there she meets Ford Hamilton the editor and owner of the local paper. Even though they got off to a rocky start, can they get over her hang ups and have a meaningful relationship. An abusive relationship between a school friend and her husband will bring everything into focus. A very good read!
August 18, 2020
My favorite of the stories so far. Emma's experience with her ex-husband and her history with an unscrupulous journalist, colors her view of Ford Hamilton, the new owner of her small hometown newspaper.
When she agrees to represent a friend in her court case for domestic assault, she has to build trust in herself and Ford to believe the good in people. She has to learn to trust her judgement before she can move forward in a relationship and in love.
Now to the last Calamity Jane story: Lauren's!
When she agrees to represent a friend in her court case for domestic assault, she has to build trust in herself and Ford to believe the good in people. She has to learn to trust her judgement before she can move forward in a relationship and in love.
Now to the last Calamity Jane story: Lauren's!
March 5, 2025
Sherryl Woods is such an amazing author. She catches you from the first page and draws you deep into a plot and stry line as deep as the mud in a bayou.
This story had so many twists and left me wondering what was going to happen next.
The intertwining of the various characters throughout this and all the Calamity Jane's series was delightful and left me thinking back to the other books in the series.
It's hard for me to find an author I can dig into and lose myself in as I read the words they've portrayed on the page. Sherryl Woods has managed to do just this.
This story had so many twists and left me wondering what was going to happen next.
The intertwining of the various characters throughout this and all the Calamity Jane's series was delightful and left me thinking back to the other books in the series.
It's hard for me to find an author I can dig into and lose myself in as I read the words they've portrayed on the page. Sherryl Woods has managed to do just this.
January 1, 2019
I really liked this. Emma and Ford's story. I laughed out loud with this one many times. Good story.
March 17, 2019
il più carino dei 5
January 8, 2023
This just never seemed to have much to it. . . I usually enjoy her books but not so much on this one.
June 12, 2023
Emma and Ford face a death, a pony, a mother with no forgiveness and a lot of well-meaning friends in their journey to happily ever after.
December 10, 2025
reluctant romance, interesting story line
July 6, 2015
The Calamity Janes are five women who have been best friends since high school in Winding River, Wyoming, population 1,929. Ten years later, they all converge on their hometown for a festive reunion weekend. Each of the five novels in this set features one of these women, her life since high school, her dilemmas and, of course, her path to love and lasting marriage. One is the widow of a hardworking rancher. Two are divorced. Two are single mothers. One is an Academy Award-winning actress. One owns a four star restaurant in New York. All long for home and family, although at least two of them don't know it at first. Each book is named for one of the women: Cassie, Emma, Karen, Gina and Lauren. Cassie and her nine-year-old son have avoided Winding River because his father lives there. Lauren knows she is dissatisfied with her career, but doesn't understand exactly what is making her restless. Gina is in financial trouble because her partner embezzled most of her restaurant's funds. Emma, the high powers lawyer, needs more time for her five-year-old daughter and more distance from her ex. Involvement in a murder trial, plus her daughter's attachment to her parent's ranch will help her decide to come home for good. Karen is devastated by her husband's sudden death and by the back breaking work on her financially failing ranch. Who is sabotaging her herd and range land? If you like contemporary romance, these are all good stories, although I found the explanation for Gina's partner's behavior a little farfetched.
January 4, 2016
Book four of the Calamity Janes. Each novel can be read alone but is much better to read in order. Emma returns home for the class reunion but ends up representing a friend for murder. The new publisher/newspaper owner makes a blatant statement about cold blooded murder without knowing the facts. Un-trusting of all journalists, she denies access to her client for an interview. The man is hot on her trail, romance in mind, tormenting her at every turn. Everyone else likes him except Emma and she has damned good reasons, in her opinion. She lets him know in no uncertain terms that she has no love for journalists, they are all liars and truth benders. He is actually insulted. As he tries to break down her barriers, she builds them higher. The entire community conspire to make them a love connection project. This novel has lots of frustration, animosity, love of friends and entertaining banter. Five star romance.
November 1, 2019
This is the Calamity Janes story about the high powered lawyer who has built herself a successful law practice in Denver and a not very successful life with her 6-year-old daughter. She goes home to Wyoming with her daughter for her high school reunion to see her family and all her old buddies again, and it is sure hard to go back to Denver again.
November 17, 2022
This book was so adorable yet dealt with heavy topics at the same time. A lot of legal environments with a serious case of domestic abuse and serious self defense. All while still remaining light-hearted! The series is really picking me up from my several month slump so im happy!
4 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
August 16, 2016
Another short and sweet romance in the pattern of the Sweet Magnolias. Emma, a divorced high powered lawyer attends a high school reunion and stays to defend a friend accused of murder. Emma distrusts journalists but Ford Hamilton is determined to change her mind.
January 14, 2010
Fun read but a heavier side story with domestic abuse of another character
January 30, 2013
Emma Rogers, a divorced Denver attorney, is drawn back to her small hometown, windy Rivers, WY, where she grew up with friends labeled the
Calamity Janes.
Calamity Janes.
March 29, 2013
This book was okay. The characters did not really grab me, and the plot was pretty predictable. The end was not very satisfying because the author rushed things.
June 24, 2014
Easy Reading
I enjoy a book that makes me feel like I am in it along with all the other characters. Wood's books allow that feeling.
I enjoy a book that makes me feel like I am in it along with all the other characters. Wood's books allow that feeling.
May 15, 2015
Too sugary boring for me!!
July 11, 2016
Great story
I . Was captivated both re
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story line was,very good well written. Very believable. Really enjoyed. Look forward to more of her books
I . Was captivated both re
B
story line was,very good well written. Very believable. Really enjoyed. Look forward to more of her books
July 16, 2015
excellent quick reading of this 2 for 1
April 5, 2016
Wonderful series.
September 12, 2019
Great book
This book and the rest are a must read very good love the girls. Its winding down for them just one to go
This book and the rest are a must read very good love the girls. Its winding down for them just one to go
November 17, 2019
The Eternal Friends
Any book by Sherryl Woods is a great read to me. How friends can be loyal and helpful to their fellow friend is amazing, you can't find that nowadays.
Any book by Sherryl Woods is a great read to me. How friends can be loyal and helpful to their fellow friend is amazing, you can't find that nowadays.
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