Jessica Sherry

The perfect blend of romance, mystery, and suspense… Unravel this twisty whodunit, perfect for fans of Elle Cosimano (Finlay Donovan Series), Richard Osman (The Thursday Murder Club), and Joanne Fluke (Hannah Swensen Series). You never get over your first love. How about your first murder? Smart and sassy book nerd Delilah Duffy moves to the island she loved as a child to reinvent herself as the manager of Beach Read. A tranquil seaside paradise seems like the perfect canvas for a fresh start. But she’s made mistakes before, and this might be another one. As Delilah tries to disappear into a quiet bookstore life in the touristy small town, disturbing acts of vandalism follow her every step. The message is clear—she’s not wanted there. Tensions escalate when a chilling murder stains the floors of her bookstore the night before her grand opening, and she’s quickly pegged as the prime suspect. Despite the community’s suspicion, one person stands by her—local cop Sam Teague, her first love and most devastating heartbreak. His unwavering support is a lifeline, but she can’t forget the pain he once caused. He broke her heart once—she can’t let it happen again. But nothing is as it seems. With evidence mounting and her second chance in jeopardy, Delilah must clear her name before the killer strikes again, even if it means confronting her past and joining forces with the one who left her broken.

She wants something more. He carries scars inside and out. When fate brings them together, can these wounded souls find lasting love? Lena Buckley worries about everything. Burying her mom after spending the last three years as the ailing woman’s sole caregiver, the distraught thirty-five-year-old feels defined by a broken marriage and failed bakery. Resigned to yet another disaster, she’s surprised when she’s pulled over by a rugged cop… who hands her a note of encouragement. Ben Wright doesn’t judge. Coping with both physical and emotional injuries earned in Afghanistan, the former soldier recognizes instantly the real pain of the lovely driver he caught speeding. And after more chance encounters, he begins to see beyond the hurt to a warmth and openness that calls to his heart. Struggling with an anxiety disorder, Lena’s overwhelm is compounded by finances and the pandemic, leaving her to doubt even the down-to-earth lawman could think her lovable. While Ben is more determined than ever to show the complicated woman that she’s worthy, completely capable, and matters. Can they get past their traumas to find healing in each other’s arms? One Thing Better is a moving contemporary romance. If you like relatable characters, real-world drama, and gentle humor, you’ll adore Jessica Sherry’s soulful journey. Buy One Thing Better to reclaim hope today!

When his reckless mistake upends her future, he’ll do whatever it takes to make it right.If she’ll let him.Marnie Strange’s life is about to turn the corner from just getting by to happily ever after. Today, she marries Ashe, the handsome, charming son of the affluent owners of Sunny’s Beach Market, where Marnie’s built a career she adores. She’s living her own Cinderella story, and no one deserves it more. But behind her radiant smile and glowing optimism, Marnie’s dream has always been to belong to a family—a dream finally within her reach.Grady Tripp has no interest in dreams and doesn’t believe in happily ever afters. A divorced workaholic, he returned to Seagrove two years ago to start over with as few complications as possible. Now, he’s focused solely on his family’s farm and his busy veterinary practice—using work and his perpetual bad mood to avoid getting involved in small-town annoyances. Content in his solitude, he’s convinced he’s better off alone.Until he causes the tragic accident that destroys Marnie’s one chance for the life she’s always wanted. Now, Grady’s guilt won’t let him walk away. But sticking around means confronting everything he’s avoided: his complicated past, his unwillingness to open up, and the undeniable pull he feels toward Marnie.Will Grady’s amends lead him to fall in love with the one woman he could never feel he deserves? Will Marnie ever redefine her sense of family and trust her heart to a man whose guilt might be the only thing keeping him by her side?