This author is celebrated for her novels that delve into the emotional crises and challenges faced in everyday life. Her work is renowned for its deeply relatable characters, allowing readers to see themselves and their own experiences within the narrative. Through compelling explorations of marriage, parenthood, sibling rivalry, and friendship, she uncovers the complexities of human connection. Her accessible and warm writing style invites readers to empathize with her characters and connect with the universal truths within their stories.
Jenna McCue wants a baby. Not something that the president of a large chain of successful department stores is used to asking for - and certainly not from Spencer Smith, her best friend's older brother. But Spencer knows that if he agrees, it won't be with test tubes or doctor's offices, as Jenna expects. It will be the old-fashioned way ...
One phone call is all it takes to lure Mallory Aldiss back to her family's Rhode Island beach home. It's been twenty years since she's been gone--running from the scandal that destroyed her parents' marriage, drove her and her two sisters apart, and crushed her relationship with the love of her life, Jack Sabathian. Twenty years during which she lived in New York, building her career as a photographer and raising her now teenage daughter, Joy. But that phone call makes it clear that something has brought the past forward again--something involving Mallory's father. Compelled by concern for her family and by Joy's wish to visit her mother's childhood home, Mallory returns to Bay Bluff, where conflicting loyalties will be faced and painful truths revealed. In just seven watershed days at the Rhode Island shore, she will test the bonds of friendship and family--and discover the role that love plays in defining their lives.
Gideon Lowe has a unique vision: to develop the once-majestic estate of Crosslyn Rise into one of the finest condominiums on the Eastern seaboard. The only thing he cannot see is working with the interior designer, Christine Gillette, who is famously difficult to deal with. Maybe they can find a way to see eye to eye . . . and heart to heart?
This collection by bestselling author Barbara Delinsky includes two compelling novels that explore themes of love, redemption, and personal growth. Readers will be drawn into rich character development and emotional storytelling, showcasing Delinsky's talent for weaving intricate relationships and life-changing decisions. Each story offers a unique perspective on rekindling connections and the transformative power of second chances.
Originally published as a mass market paperback in 1988 by Mira Books.
Russ Shaw was returning to St. Louis for the first time in twenty-five years - at the request of his daughter. Diane wanted him to give her away at her wedding, but Diane's mother strongly objected. When the bride's parents confront each other, the problem was obvious: their love had burst into flame once more.
Mackenzie Cooper took her eyes off the road for just a moment, but the resulting collision was enough to rob her not only of her beloved daughter but ultimately of her marriage, family, and friends--and thanks to the nonstop media coverage, even her privacy. Now she lives in Vermont under the name Maggie Reid, in a small house with her cats and dog. She's thankful for the new friends she's made--though she can't risk telling them too much. And she takes satisfaction in working as a makeup artist at the luxurious local spa, helping clients hide the visible outward signs of their weariness, illnesses, and injuries. Covering up scars is a skill she has mastered
Set against a backdrop of danger and emotional turmoil, this classic tale weaves a narrative of love and trust. The story explores the complexities of relationships and the challenges faced by its characters, highlighting their resilience and capacity for growth. Barbara Delinsky's masterful storytelling draws readers into a world where every decision holds weight, making it a memorable and impactful read.
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"Caroline MacAfee is a skilled carpenter, her daughter Jamie, a talented architect. Together they are the faces of Gut It!, a home renovation series on local public television." When life brings sudden changes, both women ask themselves, "Who am I? ... as the blueprints they've built their lives around suddenly need revising."-- Provided by publisher
