Bøger af Barbara Delinsky

Public-relations expert Liz Jerome treated all her clients with professional detachment. But her new client, sexy Donovan Grant, just wasn't having any. Instead he caught her off guard with his subtle come-ons and his humorous teasing. But being his playmate was not on Liz's agenda. She was determined to block his every move, to resist the sweet confusion he aroused in her. Then he kissed her, and the unexpected fire of his loving crumbled her defences. Suddenly it wasn't a game anymore....

Originally published: New York: Washington Square Press, 2001.

New York Times bestselling author Barbara Delinsky enthralls millions of readers with emotionally powerful stories that vividly demonstrate the heart's, power to love. Here, first published in 1984, is an unforgettable story of a woman who must discover who she is before she can give herself to the man she loves.Although he'd already heard a great deal about Rachel Busek, nothing prepared Jim Guthrie for the beautiful flutist's gentle grace. A rough-hewn private investigator, Jim is nearly overwhelmed with the urge to love and protect her. And Rachel is both amazed and delighted at the ease with which Jim slips into her life. Yet as quick passion gives way to leisurely love, Rachel finds herself holding back. Troubling pieces of her past remain a mystery even to her, and keep her from trusting her heart. Now, she must either discover the truth about her past or risk losing the first man in her life worth keeping.

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 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

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

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 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

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

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 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

A delightful puzzle of a romance from the New York Times-bestselling author who "knows the human heart and its immense capacity to love and to believe" (Observer-Reporter, Washington, Pennsylvania). When crossword puzzle creator Leah Gates loses her Manhattan apartment, her friend, Victoria Lesser, offers her a place to stay. Sure, it's a remote cabin in middle-of-nowhere, New Hampshire, but it's a lifesaver for Leah. There's no reason for her to question Victoria's generosity--until she arrives during a rainstorm to find the small lodge burned down and in ruins. With nowhere else to turn, Leah makes her way to the closest neighbor, an outdoorsman named Garrick Rodenhiser. Far from being a grizzly, old mountain man, Garrick is extraordinarily handsome--and kind enough to take in a bedraggled stranger for the night. Before long, the two independent, solitary souls find themselves entwined in each other's lives and . . . not hating it, even when they realize they're just pawns in one of Victoria's matchmaking games. Still, there are secrets to be spilled that might bring their cozy confinement to an end--and stop their fresh start in its tracks . . . Praise for Barbara Delinsky "One of today's quintessential authors of contemporary fiction . . . Delinsky is a joy to read . . . Women's fiction at its very finest." --Romantic Times "[An author] of sensitivity and style." --Publishers Weekly "When you care enough to read the very best, the name of Barbara Delinsky should come immediately to mind . . . One of the few writers . . . who still writes a great love story, Ms. Delinsky is truly an author for all seasons." --Rave Reviews

Set sail with the New York Times-bestselling author as a Caribbean treasure hunt brings one woman within reach of her heart's desire. Victoria Lesser is due for some payback. The unrepentant matchmaker gets a taste of her own medicine when she's tricked into a fortune hunting trip that just happens to be led by an age-appropriate, adventurous--and single--professor. Luckily for Victoria, she brought her niece, Shaye, as a buffer. Unluckily for Shaye, the professor brought his nephew . . . Like oil and water, Shaye and Noah don't mix--and now they're stuck together on a vintage sailboat heading toward Costa Rica and supposed pirate booty. As the sun and sea conspire to relax Shaye's hard-won self-control, the brash and impulsive Noah does the rest. And he won't stop until he tears down the walls of the sane and structured world that Shaye has built up around her . . . Praise for Barbara Delinsky "One of today's quintessential authors of contemporary fiction . . . Delinsky is a joy to read . . . Women's fiction at its very finest." --Romantic Times "[An author] of sensitivity and style." --Publishers Weekly "Delinsky has a special knack for zeroing in on the pulse of her characters immediately--we know them and understand what makes them tick within the first few pages . . . Well done!" --Rendezvous "One of the few writers . . . who still writes a great love story, Ms. Delinsky is truly an author for all seasons." --Rave Reviews

Natalie Seebring, head of a successful vineyard, plans to marry one of her employees just months after her husband's death. Faced with her children's disapproval, Natalie hires writer Olivia Jones to help write her memoirs. For Olivia and her daughter, Tess, a summer at the vineyard seems like a dream come true. But all is not as it seems, and the lives of these two women are parallel in many ways.

A compelling and haunting exploration of the secrets and shadows that can be hidden within a marriage from the New York Times bestselling author of Before and Again.The easy harmony that exists between three close-knit couples on a charming cul-de-sac in suburban Connecticut is shattered when a beautiful young woman, widowed and unattached, reveals she is pregnant. Rumors and questions begin spreading about the potential father. One by one, the couples turn inward, taking stock of their marriages and discover weaknesses they had previously ignored. As each wife struggles with this sudden crisis, they discover that they are being forced into making a decision—one that could result in either the strengthening or the dissolution of her marriage. An ingenious portrait of suspicion and deception, faith and love, Barbara Delinsky’s “adept and compelling exploration of the inner workings of the modern upper-class American family makes for one of her best books” (Booklist).

From America's beloved storyteller, Barbara Delinsky, comes two classic novels of unexpected romance that are sure to warm your heart...HEAT WAVEIt's a steamy summer night in Georgetown, and Caroline Cooper is feeling the heat--in more ways than one. Her job, her family, her love life: everything's reached a boiling point and Caroline needs to cool off. But when she opens her apartment windowfor air, she finds herselfstaring at one very hot neighbor on the fire escape across the courtyard. He's tall, dark, handsome--and as scantily clad as she is. With fifty feet of night separating them, it's fun to fantasize. But when she finally meets Brendon up-close...that's when things really heat up.A SPECIAL SOMETHINGShe's seen him in magazines. Impossiblygood-looking.Jaw-droppingly sexy. He's the most stunning male model Lesliehas ever seen. So when her wealthy brother asks what she wants for her birthday, Leslie points to the man in the ad and says, "him." Kidding, of course. But the joke is on her when she shows up at her brother's villa and finds him. Her fantasy man. In the flesh. Hired to keep Leslie company onanisland retreat, Oliver Ames is nothing like the picture-perfect model she imagined. He's better. Because he's real--and he's really falling for her...

New York Times bestselling author Barbara Delinsky captivates with a riveting story of marriage, friendship, and desperate actsThe picturesque vacation home on the coast of Maine was meant to be a healing retreat for Danica Lindsay and her husband, Blake?a place where they could mend the wounds of their strained marriage and rekindle their love. Instead, Danica finds herself mostly there alone while Blake stays back in Boston, consumed by his career and rapidly rising political star. Were it not for the companionship of her new neighbor, Michael Buchanan, Danica would be overcome by loneliness and despair.But a friendship that is warm and uplifting is slowly transforming into something less innocent. For the first time in Danica's life, a chance for genuine happiness may be in her reach. But how can she grab on to it when she remains another man's wife, bound by her vows to a marriage plagued by doubt and pain . . . and by secrets so shocking an entire nation will take notice?Gripping and emotionally charged, Within Reach demonstrates the masterful storytelling that readers have come to expect from Barbara Delinsky.

An enthralling and unforgettable story of a woman's search for her past, The Passions of Chelsea Kane is a treasured classic from New York Times bestselling author Barbara DelinskyAfter the death of her beloved adoptive mother, thirty-six-year-old Chelsea Kane is consumed by the need to learn the truth about her birth parents. Taking a break from her successful architecture career, she arrives in the New Hampshire town where she was born, determined to find answers, her only clue a tarnished silver key that was bequeathed to her after her mother's passing.One of her first discoveries, however, is something quite unexpected: the irresistible Judd Street. Buoyed by love and resolution, Chelsea slowly begins to uncover the dark mystery of her past. But as she inches closer to the truth, she realizes that someone is trying to stop her, and will go to any lengths to prevent her from finding answers. The danger escalates until one terrifying night when all secrets are laid bare.Full of danger, intrigue, and love, The Passions of Chelsea Kane is a riveting and heartfelt story that can only be told by master storyteller Barbara Delinsky.

When a blizzard hits Vermont, blanketing the sleepy town and creating a scene so tranquil, no one suspects the tragedy to come, in “a heart-tugging story of love and redemption that is surprisingly powerful” (People).Expect a miracle . . . Barbara Delinsky’s “heart-tugging” (People) national bestseller resonates far beyond the extraordinary love story at its heart. Entwining courage, community, and the magical consequences of second chances, this brilliantly imagined tale explores the exhilarating question: What if wishes really could come true? When waitress Bree Miller awakens in the hospital following a blizzard in tiny, picturesque Panama, Vermont, she can’t recall the near-tragedy that landed her there. But she’s overcome with the certainty that she has been granted three wishes. . . . Can they be real? Are the things Bree longs for—a home, a soul mate, a family—now within her grasp? One of her wishes seems to have come true already: at her bedside is Tom Gates, a renowned author who’s come to town to make sense of his fame—and who, as the accident’s only witness, now makes Bree his cause. As Bree and Tom consider their hearts’ deepest desires, they discover that they will have to take unimagined risks to truly live their dreams.