Best Selling Books by Barbara Delinsky

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A luminous novel exploring a woman’s desire to abandon the endless obligations of work and marriage—and the idea that the most passionate romance can be found with the person you know best. From the author of Not My Daughter comes the story of Emily Aulenbach, an idealistic young lawyer who once dreamed of representing victims of corporate abuse. Instead, she now spends her days in a cubicle arguing victims of corporate greed out of their rightful claims. And it isn’t only work. It’s her sister, her friends, even her husband, Tim, with whom she doesn’t connect the way she used to. She doesn’t connect to much in her life, period, with the exception of three things—her computer, her BlackBerry, and her watch. One day, she snaps. Without telling anyone where she is going, she heads north to Bell Valley, New Hampshire, the small town where she spent a life-altering summer during her college years. There, she will set out to forge new relationships with lovers, long-lost friends and the person she once wanted to become.

Natalie Seebring, aging and recently widowed, forms a bond with Olivia Jones, a writer and single mother who has been invited to spend the summer at Seebring''s vineyard to help her write her memoirs.

A poignant story of danger, love, and trust, Finger Prints is a cherished classic from New York Times bestselling author Barbara Delinsky Once upon a time she was Robyn Hart, a dogged journalist covering an arson case who saw too much and wasn''t afraid to expose it. But that courage nearly cost Robyn her life. Now under the safety of the Witness Protection program, she has a new identity—Carly Quinn—with a new job in a new city. As she struggles to make the best of her new life in Boston, the terror of the past still lingers, and Carly lives in fear that her enemies will find her. Though she tries to wall herself off from the world, one determined man breaks through her defenses—successful attorney Ryan Cornell. Though Carly yearns to give him her heart, she doesn’t know if she can. While loving him offers a happiness she thought she''d lost forever, trusting him could cost her everything. Riveting, emotionally charged, and full of memorable characters, Finger Prints exemplifies the extraordinary storytelling that readers love from Delinsky.

From New York Times bestselling author Barbara Delinsky comes an emotional battle of wits, will, and passion, first published in 1996. A legal powerhouse, Assistant District Attorney Laura Grandine stares across the aisle at her opponent, Maxwell Kraig, the renowned big-city lawyer imported to her small Massachusetts town to act as the defense for the accused. Tough and talented, Laura has always fought hard for every victory, and she knows that she has found a worthy adversary in the skilled and charismatic Kraig, a man whose fiery spirit and need to win match her own. But their intense passions will not be confined to the courtroom—as outside, a furious contest rages between them, one that could lead to incomparable joy . . . or unbearable heartbreak. Because, beneath her hard exterior, Laura Grandine is a woman who aches to love and be loved. But it must be on her own terms.

The husky voice of country radio DJ Jared Snow arouses scores of women listeners, each with a fantasy of her own.

New York Times bestselling author Barbara Delinsky entralls in this powerful novel first published in 1983, of a man, a woman, ans the exciting game of love. Magazine writer Nia Phillips latest assisgnment is a feature on east Coast''s five most eligible bachelors. But her research hits a snag when she meets number five, Daniel Strahan, the head coach for Boston professional basketball team. Daniel wants no part of the story , And though he refuses her interview request, he''s instantly drawn to Nia''s quick intelligence and dark beauty. As for Nia, she finds Daniel intriguing, but she knows that a man constantly on road, who lives and breathes basketball, isn''t right for her. There''s only one thing she''s forgotten -- love doesn''t play by the rules.

New York Times Bestselling Author BARBARA DELINSKY HOME FIRES From America''s beloved storyteller, Barbara Delinsky, comes a classic novel about looking for love in all the right places—and finding a place to call home... The young widowed heiress to a hotel empire, Deanna Hunt isn''t one to mix business with pleasure. But when she first lays eyes on Mark Birmingham, she just can''t help herself. In a moment of passion, she spends a wildly romantic night in this handsome stranger''s arms—in the very hotel that is her heart and her home. If that weren''t awkward enough, it turns out that Mark is the architect for the Hunt Foundation''s children''s hospital, which makes Deanna his boss. If they hope to work together, Mark and Deanna will need to cool off before they ignite a scandal. But even if the sign on the hotel room door says "Do Not Disturb", the home fires are still burning...and hearts are ablaze. Previously published as Beyond Fantasy by Billie Douglass

New York Times bestselling author Barbara Delinsky shares her special magic in this poignant tale, first published in 1983, of past mistakes and second chances. It''s been eight years since Sara McCray has seen her ex-husband, Jeff Parker, after she fled their San Francisco mansion and stifling life controlled by his domineering mother. But the naive young bride has returned a confident woman with her own business. Jeff, too, has changed. Since his mother''s death he''s become his own man, masterfully in control of the family business and estate.When they meet, the strong attraction that brought them together long ago is reawakened. But when Jeff asks Sara to stay, his offer has little to do with romance. Now Sara must decide: Does she dare be just a business partner with a man she''s never stopped loving? Or does she turn her back on what may be her one chance for happiness?

A classic novel from New York Times bestselling author Barbara Delinsky, The Carpenter’s Lady is the poignant and romantic story of two people seeking to rebuild their lives. After a painful divorce, a successful writer leaves New York for New Hampshire, where she hopes to mend her broken heart. But when she meets a compellingly enigmatic carpenter, a new love begins . . .

For Annie Barnes, going home to Middle River means dealing with truths long hidden, some of which she buried there herself. But it is a journey she knows she must take if she is to put to rest, once and for all, her misgivings about her mother''s recent death. To an outsider, Middle River is a picture-perfect New Hampshire town. But Annie grew up there, and she knows all its secrets -- as did her idol Grace Metalious, author of the infamous novel Peyton Place, which laid a small town''s sexual secrets bare for all the world to see. Though Grace actually lived in a nearby town, the residents of Middle River have always believed she used them as the model for her revolutionary novel, and some even insist Annie''s grandmother was the model for one of Grace''s most scandalous characters. With these rumors and whispers about Peyton Place haunting her childhood, Annie came to identify so closely with the author that it was Grace and her bold rebellion against 1950s conformity that inspired Annie to get out of Middle River and make a life for herself in Washington, D.C. It''s been a good life, too. Annie Barnes is now a bestselling author, reaching that level with only her third novel. Success has given her a confidence she never had as a young girl in Middle River -- and it has given the residents of that town something new to worry about. When they hear Annie is returning for a lengthy visit, everyone, including Annie''s two sisters, believes she''s coming home to write about them. Though amused by the discomfort she causes in Middle River, Annie has no intention of writing a novel about the town or its people. It is her mother''s death -- under circumstances that don''t quite add up -- that has brought her back, and soon her probing questions start to make people nervous. When she discovers evidence of dangerous pollutants emanating from the local paper mill -- poisons that she comes to believe contributed to her mother''s fatal illness -- Annie finds herself at odds with most of the town''s inhabitants, including her sisters, both of whom are seemingly unfazed by the incriminating evidence she uncovers. Because the mill is the town''s main employer, everyone is afraid of what might happen if Annie digs deeper, and their fears soon start to turn ugly. For Annie, though, there is no turning back, as passion and rage propel her forward in a determined quest. Coming face-to-face with decades of secrets and lies, she knows she must find the strength to move beyond the legacy of Grace Metalious, defying her past to heal the wounds of the town and her own family.

Book 3 in The Crosslyn Rise TrilogyA New York Times Bestselling AuthorNina Stone, real estate agent, knows there''s no limit to what she can do for the secluded complex with her aggressive sales tactics. No limit, that is, except one -- John Sawyer. An investor in Crosslyn Rise, John refuses to go along with Nina''s far-fetched ideas. He''d rather convince her to share in his own.

New York Times Bestselling Author BARBARA DELINSKY WHAT THE WAVES BRING From America''s beloved storyteller, Barbara Delinsky, comes a classic novel of destiny and desire as powerful as the tides that bring two souls together... He came from the sea—a storm-tossed voyager cast adrift on the waves of a raging hurricane. April Wilde spotted his boat from her Nantucket home and dashed into the pounding rain to pull him to safety. Half dead and helpless, the shipwrecked stranger can''t remember who he is or how he got there. Under April''s loving care, this kind and beautiful man slowly regains his strength, his energy—and his desire for a woman. With each passing day, the two grow closer—until April realizes that she is the helpless one...helplessly in love with a man as mysterious as the sea. But if his memory returns, will their love be strong enough to weather the storm? Previously published as Lover From the Sea by Bonnie Drake

New York Times bestselling author Barbara Delinsky is known for her evocative, emotionally resonant books. Now, for the first time in hardcover, comes her classic novel A Woman Betrayed, a tale with all the hallmarks of her impressive talent. Laura and Jeff Frye have a happy twenty-year marriage and two terrific kids. With a successful catering business as well, Laura has everything she could ask for. Then Jeff mysteriously disappears, and Laura''s picture perfect life is shattered. Laura maintains that the Jeff she knew would never leave voluntarily. But what about the Jeff she didn''t know? As her husband''s many secrets come to light, Laura left with a surprising picture of the man she married. Shaken to the core, Laura looks for ways to hold her family together and rebuild her life. What she finds is a strength she never knew she had -- and a love she thought she had lost forever. With an utterly compelling plot and writing that unerringly goes straight to the essential matters of the heart, this unforgettable story delivers everything that readers have come to love in Barbara Delinsky''s novels.

Available as an e-book for the first time, New York Times bestselling author Barbara Delinsky''s classic novel, Commitments, about the ties that bind and the love that remains. Sabrina Stone is struggling to be a good mother and to do what''s best for her young, handicapped son. When she meets investigative reporter Derek McGill, who''s doing a feature story about special-needs children, Sabrina is immediately struck by his tenderness toward Nicky...and an attraction between her and Derek that cannot be denied. Three months after their fateful first visit, Sabrina learns that Derek has been convicted of murder. He swears he''s innocent, but Derek ends up in prison all the same. Meanwhile, Sabrina''s marriage is on the rocks. Her husband, Nicholas, is in denial about their child''s diagnosis—and is unable to comfort Sabrina in any meaningful way. Against her better judgment, Sabrina reaches out to the one person who seems to understand her: Derek. But how far will Sabrina go to maintain a connection with a man behind bars? As their relationship escalates—and she experiences a passion she has never known—Sabrina finds herself willing to do whatever it takes to save Derek...and herself. But is their commitment worth the risk?

New York Times Bestselling Author BARBARA DELINSKY AMBER''S EMBRACE From America''s beloved storyteller, Barbara Delinsky, comes the romantic story of two rival coaches—and one game of love where everybody wins... Single mom Amber MacLaine coaches Little League for her son''s (losing) team, the Pirates. Single dad Zachary Wilder coaches Little League for his daughter''s (winning) team, the Cubs. A little friendly rivalry is all part of the game, of course. But when Zachary teases Amber for arguing with the ref, she can''t help but dish it right back. And when he suggests she join him in some rigorous physical activity—bicycling—she takes him up on the challenge. Sure, he''s her opponent on the playing field. But he''s also a doctor. And gorgeous. And available. Not only is Zachary all warmed up, he''s ready to play. But does he have what it takes to get this love-challenged mom back in the game? Previously published as Amber Enchantment by Bonnie Drake

A classic love story by New York Times bestselling author Barbara Delinsky, back in print for the first time in years and guaranteed to delight her fans, old and new. Stephanie Wright was just 19 the first time she ran, heartbroken and angry, out of Douglas Weston''s life. She and Douglas, a devastatingly handsome tennis camp instructor, shared a summer marked by a gentle love, capped by one night of sensuous passion -- followed by a terrible, unforgivable betrayal that sent her fleeing. Eight years later, upon her return to the camp, Stephanie must fight the feelings that first drew him to her And now there is Melissa, her beautiful seven-year-old daughter; who smiles up at her tennis teacher with gray eyes that mirror his own.

This two-in-one collection includes an original novel by Stevens called "Her Secret Past." Amber disappears and her boyfriend is accused of murder. Eleven years later, it seems Amber has come back from the dead, but her family suspects she is an imposter. In a reissue of Delinsky''s "Threats and Promises, " a woman preoccupied with her looks and her business encounters a man who is attractive and interested.

Barbara Delinsky Silken Sands It sounds too good to be true—housesitting for three months, by herself, on a small island off the coast of Maine. Associate professor Cynthia Blake couldn''t ask for a better place to finish her dissertation. No phone. No television. No distractions. At least, that''s what she thinks—until she meets Jonathan Roaman. The tall, tanned, impossibly tempting owner of the island, Jonathan is nothing like the "old miser" she expected. And Cynthia is more than Jonathan could have ever hoped for...When the surf hits the sand, all bets are off: How can they resist each other? Sometimes a summer fling is all it takes to find true love...

Bestselling author Barbara Delinsky, whose life has been shaped by her mother''s breast cancer as well as her own, has created the book she wished had existed when she went through her treatment. Uplift is a one-of-a-kind collection of anecdotes and advice, told in the words of everyday women of all ages who are part of the ever-growing sisterhood of breast cancer survivors. You won''t find medical advice or technical matters discussed here. But you will find all the little things that only someone who''s been there can tell you about. What kind of deodorant can I use during radiation? Are there certain foods that really satisfy on treatment days? How do I address my surgery with my coworkers? Is it really okay to lean on my friends? How can I still feel feminine? Is there romance after breast cancer? What can I do to feel more in control of my body and my life? But Uplift isn''t only for those with breast cancer. Friends and family can read it to find out what they can best do to help. And men? Uplift contains quotes from them, too. They share what worked best and how they felt as they helped the women in their lives through it all. Practical, warm, funny, reassuring, supportive, personal...the insights by the contributors to Uplift reveal how they faced their fears and came through their ordeal ready to get on with life and love, career and family -- and how you can too. If there is one book you''ll want to keep close at hand as a nightstand support group, Uplift is it.

Captivated by aloof market analyst Corinne Fremont, businessman Corey Haraden offers her a job she can''t refuse. But Corrine wants nothing to do with the known womanizer. Reissue.

New York Times bestselling author Barbara Delinsky delights with a compelling story of chance, fate, and perfect timing, first published in 1998. Russ Ettinger doesn''t know why the delicate young woman he found gasping for breath at the side of the road disappeared so abruptly—or even what her name is. What he does know is he must find her again somehow. There has to be a deeper purpose behind his Samaritan act, because never has anyone so powerfully and immediately filled him with such an overwhelming desire to cherish and protect. But Dana Madison is tired of being protected. What she wants is to be respected and loved as the strong, vital, independent woman she has worked so hard to become. And so she flees from a chance first meeting with a considerate stranger, a man who could possibly play a very important role in her future ... and maybe find a permanent place in her heart.

Writer Sasha Blake met him by accident--literally. She crashed her motorcycle into his sports car. But she must have hit her head harder than she thought, because he looked exactly like the hero from her latest novel. Handsome, kind and caring--Doug Donohue was just too good to be true. There had to be a catch. He wasn''t a hero from one of her novels. How could he possibly live up to her expectations?

New York Times bestselling author Barbara Delinsky weaves a stunning and intricate tapestry of life, love, and acceptance. With their daughters off to college, the time has come for forever best friends Emily, Kay, and Celeste to redefine themselves as women. Once half of a perfect marriage—still suffering from a terrible loss—Emily hardly knows her workaholic husband, Doug, anymore, and is drawn instead to what is offered by a new neighbor. A dedicated teacher who loves her job, Kay is confused and troubled by husband John''s unfamiliar demands. And Celeste, long-divorced and ecstatic with freedom, sees her electric new life dimmed when her child is endangered. As the three friends struggle to navigate this uncharted territory, they find themselves redefining their dreams, desires, and what it means—to each of them—to be a woman. But before they can bring about change, they must learn the hardest lesson of all: how to love themselves.

Fulfillment by Barbara Delinsky released on Mar 25, 2002 is available now for purchase.

The mercury is sure to skyrocket with these three scorching tales of summer romance that turns into a lifetime of love! Take a dip into these exciting stories: First, Best and Only by Barbara Delinsky, Granite Man by Elizabeth Lowell, and Chain of Love by Anne Stuart. Republished titles.

The Dream Unfolds by Barbara Delinsky released on Sep 24, 1990 is available now for purchase.

While researching background on the lives of Maine lobster fishermen''s families for her recent novel The Summer I Dared, best-selling novelist Barbara Delinsky was captivated by all the interesting, amusing, and surprising information she turned up. She collected much of it in this little book, arranged in an entertaining question and answer format. She will be donating her proceeds to the Barbara Delinsky Charitable Foundation for Breast Cancer Research.

Hailed as "a heartwarming story" ("Star Tribune," Minneapolis), a celebration of what matters most in life, Barbara Delinsky''s profoundly moving "New York Times" bestseller is as richly textured and captivating as the Northern California landscape in which it is set. Jack McGill chose his architectural career over his family, and returned home from yet another business trip to find that his wife, Rachel, had left him. Now, six years later, a car accident has left Rachel clinging to life, and she and their two daughters desperately need him. Putting work on hold for the first time in his life, Jack decides to sit by his ex-wife''s bedside. As he meets Rachel''s many new friends, and tries to cope with two teenage daughters and their problems, he learns more about a woman he never really knew, her expressive art, and the secret that made her leave. Much to his astonishment, Jack begins to see Rachel, his daughters, and the story of his marriage with new eyes.

Dear Reader, When I think of Heart of the Night, I think of one of the characters in the book, late-night disc jockey Jared Snow. So do many of my readers, if the mail they send me is any indication. Ita (TM)s his voice - always his voice - there on the radio, as soothing as a massage and twice as sexy. For me, Jared Snow is also a concept, the idea that a single voice on the radio is heard by many different people, with a different effect on each. How does Jared Snow fit in? As Savannah and Susan look for the missing woman, the trail they follow leads to one desperate voice, that of an anonymous caller who pours out her heart to a certain radio personality. My writing style has changed since I wrote this book, but the heart and soul of my characters have not. The emotional intensity here is the very same that marks my current work. Please enjoy Heart of the Night as much as I did then -and do now. Warmly, Barbara Delinsky

From the bestselling author of For My Daughters, Together Alone and Shades of Grace comes a powerful and poignant new contemporary novel. It is the compelling story of a successful businesswoman and mother who must fight for the custody of her children when her husband sues for divorce.

The "New York Times" bestselling author of "Flirting with Pete" and "Coast Road," among other popular novels, now offers "Twilight Whispers," the suspense-filled tale of three American families and the tragedy that haunts them.

An unforgettable story that explores the ways in which we limit our own chances of happiness - and the accidents of fate that can set us free. Heather Malone has made her home in Lake Henry for the last fourteen years. When she is suddenly arrested by the FBI and charged with a murder in California some years back, the locals are bewildered about the past of this well-loved woman. Poppy Blake is Heather''s closest friend. She has worked hard to rebuild her life since a snowmobile accident confined her to a wheelchair. However, it is her guilt over past mistakes, more than her present disability, which is holding her back. Barbara Delinsky has written a tightly knit and compelling story that explores the consequences of denial and regret and celebrates the values of community, friendship, and ultimately the redemptive power of love.

From the bestselling author of "A Time to Love" and "Sensuous Burgundy" comesa classic love story back in print for the first time in years and guaranteedto delight Barbara Delinsky''s fans, old and new. Previously published in massmarket paper by Dell (1994).

"A classic love story by" New York Times "bestselling author Barbara Delinsky, back in print for the first time in years and guaranteed to delight her fans, old and new." Stephanie Wright was just 19 the first time she ran, heartbroken and angry, out of Douglas Weston''s life. She and Douglas, a devastatingly handsome tennis camp instructor, shared a summer marked by a gentle love, capped by one night of sensuous passion -- followed by a terrible, unforgivable betrayal that sent her fleeing. Eight years later, upon her return to the camp, Stephanie must fight the feelings that first drew him to her And now there is Melissa, her beautiful seven-year-old daughter; who smiles up at her tennis teacher with gray eyes that mirror his own.