Driftwood Cottage is the fifth novel in Sherryl Woods’ Chesapeake Shores series. Published in 2011 (with a 2021 re‑release), it follows single mom Heather Donovan as she rebuilds her life in the welcoming coastal town of Chesapeake Shores. The story centers around:

• Heather Donovan, a recently separated mother seeking a fresh start.

• Connor O’Brien, her son’s father—a successful but emotionally guarded divorce lawyer.

• The charming O’Brien family, whose warmth helps Heather rediscover her dreams of love, family, and a cottage by the water. Harlequin+12Amazon+12Earth and Skye+12

🌟 Why you'll enjoy Driftwood Cottage

• A heartfelt romance about healing, trust, and second chances. As one reviewer put it, it's “much more than your run‑of‑the‑mill romance… a story of self‑exploration and of second chances” alwayswithabook.com.

• Part of the beloved Chesapeake Shores universe, which inspired the Hallmark TV series.

• A standalone story that fits beautifully within a series—whether you're already a fan or planning to binge‑read the whole set.

📘 Book details

📚 Where to get it

• Available as a paperback for around $8–$9 (Target, Barnes & Noble) Amazon+15Target+15Goodreads+15.

• Ebook edition priced at about $6.99 Audible.com+1All About Romance+1.

• Audiobook narrated by Erin Bennett via Audible. Audible.com

Used copies can often be found cheaply—e.g., on eBay for around $3–$5 .

📖 Synopsis

Heather Donovan moves to Chesapeake Shores seeking stability and a fresh start with her young son. She dreams of owning the quaint “Driftwood Cottage,” but life gets complicated when Connor O’Brien—her son’s father—reappears. Though he loves his son, Connor is hesitant to commit due to his past and family baggage. Through the support of the affectionate O’Brien clan and the safety of Heather’s new home, both navigate old wounds, rekindle hope, and reconsider what truly matters—especially whether love and family are worth fighting for. Goodreads+11Sherryl Woods+11BookMojo+11

✅ Ideal for…

• Fans of small‑town, family‑oriented romances with emotional depth.

• Readers who enjoy Sherryl Woods’ Chesapeake Shores series or its Hallmark adaptation.

• Anyone seeking a feel‑good, second‑chance love story with heartwarming family dynamics.

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