Daniels Desire by Sherryl Woods

This text is comprised of excerpts from Sherryl Woods’ novel, Daniel’s Desire, focusing on the complicated relationship between bar owner Molly Creighton and social worker Daniel Devaney. Their present-day conflict is triggered when Molly shelters Kendra Morrow, a teenage runaway, while Daniel attempts to convince Molly to comply with authorities, a situation compounded by their intense attraction and past pain. The narrative frequently reveals that their breakup stemmed from Daniel’s rejection of Molly’s pregnancy, which led to her miscarriage and lingering emotional trauma. Separately, Daniel, alongside his twin Patrick, struggles to reconcile with their parents who long ago abandoned their three older brothers—a betrayal that is finally addressed during a tense, but ultimately successful, Devaney family reunion. By the end of the story, Daniel and Molly overcome their history, with Daniel proposing marriage, indicating a renewed commitment that is cemented by their expanding family and shared future.