Barbara Delinsky

On this island, hearts open under the summer stars and secrets float in the sweet salt air in this New York Times bestselling novel by Barbara Delinsky...Charlotte and Nicole were once the best of friends, spending summers together in Nicole's island house off of Maine. But many years, and many secrets, have kept the women apart. A successful travel writer, single Charlotte lives on the road, while Nicole, a food blogger, keeps house in Philadelphia with her surgeon-husband, Julian. When Nicole is commissioned to write a book about island food, she invites her old friend Charlotte back to Quinnipeague. Outgoing and passionate, Charlotte has a gift for talking to people and making friends, and Nicole could use her expertise for interviews with locals. Missing a genuine connection, Charlotte agrees. "If the title alone doesn't put you in a summer mood, the setting will."--Boston magazineBut what both women don't know is that they are each holding something back that may change their lives forever. For Nicole, what comes to light could destroy her marriage-but it could also save her husband. For Charlotte, the truth could cost her Nicole's friendship, but could also free her to love again. And her chance may lie with a reclusive local man, with a heart to soothe and troubles of his own. "Delinsky captures the magic of coastal Maine in this beautifully written book about friendship and redemption... a fantastic summer read "--RT Book Reviews (Top Pick)

A woman who has sworn off men finds that fate—and her heart—have plans of their own in this dazzling romance from the New York Times–bestselling author. Divorced from her childhood sweetheart, Amber MacLaine is making a go of it as a single mom. But when her son flies to the West Coast to spend the summer with his father, Amber is at loose ends, even with a new job in the PR department at Massachusetts General Hospital. That is, until she meets a devastatingly handsome doctor—and keeps running into him. First, she encounters him on the baseball field of her son’s game, coaching for the opposing team. Then, Amber crosses paths with him at the airport, while they’re both dropping off their kids to visit their exes. Is that him she sees riding his bike while she’s riding hers? Of course. And when Zachary Wilder finally takes her into his arms, her defenses drop. Amber finds herself fighting a desire that takes her breath away. And the only cure for that kind of passion is . . . surrender. Praise for Barbara Delinsky “Delinsky’s writing is fluid and makes for a hard-to-put-down book.” —Glamour “Delinsky is a first-rate storyteller who creates believable, sympathetic characters who seem as familiar as your neighbors.” —The Boston Globe “Delinsky writes about the emotional crises of everyday people and how those trials shape relationships.” —The Cincinnati Enquirer

A professional troubleshooter gets a dose of her own medicine when a client saves her from a traumatic past in this novel from the New York Times–bestselling author. Working for a New York City public relations firm is a dream come true for Elizabeth Jerome. And her new client is the icing on the cake. Donovan Grant is a modern renaissance man whose list of successful business ventures goes on and on. But when his health food company is sabotaged, leading to poisoned food, he turns to the best PR firm in town for some damage control. But for some reason, Liz and Donovan start out on the wrong foot. Impressed by his morals, his drive, and, yes, his looks, Liz doesn’t understand Donovan’s obvious attraction to her. She’s good at her job but not someone worth a second glance. Or so she thinks. And it will take every ounce of Donovan’s compassion to get to the bottom of Liz’s most intimate fears—and get her to see the incredible woman who has stolen his heart. Praise for Barbara Delinsky “Delinsky’s writing is fluid and makes for a hard-to-put-down book.” —Glamour “Delinsky is a first-rate storyteller who creates believable, sympathetic characters who seem as familiar as your neighbors.” —The Boston Globe “Delinsky writes about the emotional crises of everyday people and how those trials shape relationships.” —The Cincinnati Enquirer

One woman’s carefully constructed life faces a passion that breaks all her rules in this sizzling romance from the New York Times–bestselling author. Market research analyst Corinne Fremont knows herself well. After she and her sister were abandoned by their carefree parents, and their grandmother stepped in to raise them, the last thing Corinne wants is uncertainty—even if it means repressing her own desires . . . But then Corey Haraden barges into her life. A friend of her boss, the hotel developer has a reputation as a player who lives—and loves—fast. He’s exactly the kind of man Corinne knows to avoid. She just doesn’t count on Corey making himself unavoidable. Intrigued by Corinne’s aloofness, Corey hires her for an on-location project at his home base of Hilton Head, hoping to learn more about her. Even with her guard up, Corinne is blindsided by his warmth and wit—enough to second-guess her first impression of him. And suddenly all-work–no-play Corinne finds herself craving Corey’s laugh, his spontaneity, and most of all, his reckless passion . . . Praise for Barbara Delinsky “Delinsky’s writing is fluid and makes for a hard-to-put-down book.” —Glamour “Delinsky is a first-rate storyteller who creates believable, sympathetic characters who seem as familiar as your neighbors.” —The Boston Globe “Delinsky writes about the emotional crises of everyday people and how those trials shape relationships.” —The Cincinnati Enquirer

One man turns a divorce lawyer’s thoughts of happily-ever-after upside down in this captivating romance from the New York Times–bestselling author. The new partner in a New York City law firm, Justine O’Neill can thank her strong anti-marriage views for her success, though they haven’t much helped her love life. She has her reasons for keeping her distance from men, preferring their company professionally and platonically. But when her firm takes on an important new client, Sloane Harper, president of a renowned think tank, Justine finds herself falling in lust at first sight. His magnetism is irresistible to her, despite his being known as the Silver Fox—both for his premature gray hair and his cunning ways with women. Overpowered by mutual desire, their relationship moves from business to pleasure, ensnaring Justine in a trap that she might not want to escape . . . Praise for Barbara Delinsky “Delinsky’s writing is fluid and makes for a hard-to-put-down book.” —Glamour “Delinsky is a first-rate storyteller who creates believable, sympathetic characters who seem as familiar as your neighbors.” —The Boston Globe “Delinsky writes about the emotional crises of everyday people and how those trials shape relationships.” —The Cincinnati Enquirer

He’s got the perfect cure for what ails her. . . . A tender and tantalizing romance from the New York Times–bestselling author of Threats and Promises. Taking college classes, working two jobs, and visiting her elderly friend Rowena at a nursing home has exhausted twenty-nine-year-old Karen Drew—to the point of collapse. Luckily, Rowena’s grandson, a doctor, is there to help. Unluckily, Karen is not his favorite person. Brice Carlin blames her for his grandmother’s condition . . . Two years before, Karen had been driving the car that hit Rowena—an accident that Brice can’t forgive or forget, even though Karen wasn’t technically at fault. But Brice can’t let a sick woman find her way home in a snowstorm. Now, stuck with Karen at his house while she recovers from pneumonia, the solitary Brice begins to warm to her presence. Sparks begin to fly that just might melt his heart—and show Karen the strong, sexy, surprisingly compassionate man behind the mask. Praise for Barbara Delinsky “Delinsky’s writing is fluid and makes for a hard-to-put-down book.” —Glamour “Delinsky is a first-rate storyteller who creates believable, sympathetic characters who seem as familiar as your neighbors.” —The Boston Globe “Delinsky writes about the emotional crises of everyday people and how those trials shape relationships.” —The Cincinnati Enquirer

A little matchmaking among friends turns enemies into lovers in this captivating romance from the New York Times–bestselling author of Threats and Promises. After stumbling upon a corruption scheme and trying to do the right thing, corporate attorney Neil Hersey finds himself blackballed by the entire Hartford business community. When fitness instructor Deirdre Joyce embarrassingly breaks her leg, her family tries to convince her to take over the helm of their corporation instead of doing what she loves best. To escape their pressure, Deirdre turns to a friend who owns an island off the coast of Maine . . . the perfect place to find serenity and solitude. The only problem is that Neil has the same friend—and the same idea. Now these two strangers find themselves stranded together far from the mainland, both reeling from professional disasters. Neither is in the mood for company, but Deirdre and Neil are about to discover that there’s a fine line between fighting and flirting—and once they cross it, they can never go back . . . Praise for Barbara Delinsky “Delinsky’s writing is fluid and makes for a hard-to-put-down book.” —Glamour “Delinsky is a first-rate storyteller who creates believable, sympathetic characters who seem as familiar as your neighbors.” —The Boston Globe “Delinsky writes about the emotional crises of everyday people and how those trials shape relationships.” —The Cincinnati Enquirer

The mother of a special needs son forms a bond with an imprisoned reporter that will transform their lives in this stunning novel from the bestselling author. Sabrina Stone seems to have the perfect life, but her wildly successful investment banker husband chooses to ignore the seriousness of their son’s brain injury and the strain it’s putting on their marriage. A reporter on a top-rated investigative journalism TV show, Derek McGill finds himself behind bars after being set up for murder. The son of a felon—and now one himself—he’s sure that someone powerful pulled strings during the trial to get him convicted. Sabrina has never forgotten the brief encounter she once had with Derek—and the compassion she felt from him. And with her life falling to pieces around her, she feels drawn to visit him in prison. The comfort they find in each other turns to an attraction they can’t deny, forcing them to confront both the bitter and the joyous truths about their lives—and the danger that Derek’s quest for revenge may bring down upon them . . . Praise for Barbara Delinsky “Delinsky’s writing is fluid and makes for a hard-to-put-down book.” —Glamour “Delinsky is a first-rate storyteller who creates believable, sympathetic characters who seem as familiar as your neighbors.” —The Boston Globe “Delinsky writes about the emotional crises of everyday people and how those trials shape relationships.” —The Cincinnati Enquirer

An artist who coaxes beauty from stone finds her own passion transformed by the touch of one man in this exhilarating romance from the bestselling author. At only twenty-nine, Paige Mattheson has found success as a sculptor, working from a seaside home in Massachusetts that gives her the solitude and inspiration she craves. But a lot of her buyers are in Manhattan, and it’s there that she catches the eye of film editor Jesse Dallas. He can tell from her work that Paige is much more passionate than her poised, self-contained image would have everyone believe. To that end, he poses as her limousine driver to spend the day with her—and see where that takes them. Shocked by the attraction she has for her driver, Paige feels a longing she never felt before—and surrenders herself to an intoxicating desire. A one-night stand is what both of them wanted and expected. But Paige is unlike any woman Jesse has ever met, and her discovery of his true self will only whet her appetite for more . . . Praise for Barbara Delinsky “Delinsky’s writing is fluid and makes for a hard-to-put-down book.” —Glamour “Delinsky is a first-rate storyteller who creates believable, sympathetic characters who seem as familiar as your neighbors.” —The Boston Globe “Delinsky writes about the emotional crises of everyday people and how those trials shape relationships.” —The Cincinnati Enquirer

A romantic suspense writer finds herself trapped in the plots of her own books in this sexy thriller from the New York Times–bestselling author. A failed marriage has shown Sasha Blake exactly what she doesn’t want in life: a man; and what she does want: a fulfilling career, good friends, and independence. The introverted author has found a sanctuary on Martha’s Vineyard, where she can pen her bestselling romance thrillers in peace and quiet. Until Doug Donohue comes to town . . . A world-renowned men’s fashion designer, Doug is ready to put his hard-charging New York City days behind him. He’s longing for something—and someone—more. Enter Sasha Blake, though skidding on her motorcycle into his Maserati one rainy night is no one’s idea of a meet-cute. The accident is just the latest in a series of strange occurrences that seem to be plaguing Sasha. Being around a man like Doug, who can enflame her desire with just a touch, throws Sasha off-kilter. But they can both agree that the freak accidents taken from the pages of her books are not coincidences. Sasha is used to creating heroines who find themselves in danger, but this time the woman in peril is her . . . Praise for Barbara Delinsky “Delinsky’s writing is fluid and makes for a hard-to-put-down book.” —Glamour “Delinsky is a first-rate storyteller who creates believable, sympathetic characters who seem as familiar as your neighbors.” —The Boston Globe “Delinsky writes about the emotional crises of everyday people and how those trials shape relationships.” —The Cincinnati Enquirer

One woman gets a second chance to make her first love last in a poignant romance from the New York Times–bestselling author of Threats and Promises. At just thirty-one years old, Marnie Lange has made a name for herself as the CEO of her family’s corporation. So who better to appear on the first issue of the fashion magazine they’re set to launch? And they’ve chosen New York City’s hottest photographer for the job. Already overcome with doubts about putting her face front and center, Marnie is thrown into a tailspin when she’s introduced to photographer Brian Webster. It never occurred to her that he could be the same “Web” who she fell head-over-heels in love with fourteen years ago during a summer in Maine—the same guy her parents blame for her brother’s death in a tragic accident. Getting to know each other as adults reignites the spark between them. But can their resurrected love heal an entire family’s broken hearts? Praise for Barbara Delinsky “Delinsky’s writing is fluid and makes for a hard-to-put-down book.” —Glamour “Delinsky is a first-rate storyteller who creates believable, sympathetic characters who seem as familiar as your neighbors.” —The Boston Globe “Delinsky writes about the emotional crises of everyday people and how those trials shape relationships.” —The Cincinnati Enquirer