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BARBARA DELINSKY

THE SCENT OF JASMINE

From America’s beloved storyteller, Barbara Delinsky, comes a classic novel of mail, female, and one very special delivery—that’s sealed with a kiss…

Every woman in town is buzzing about “him”—the new man on Pepper MacNeil’s mail delivery route—and it’s easy to see why. Standing high atop his old Georgian fixer-up, bare-chested and muscles gleaming, John Smith is a sight to behold. Besides knowing how to shingle a roof—and unhinge the local ladies—he can’t help flirting with his friendly neighborhood mail carrier. Pepper is charmed, and definitely interested. But when she finds a perfume-scented letter in John’s mail, she wonders what kind of romantic secrets he’s hiding. Pepper has secrets, too. But is she ready to open her heart to John? Fortunately, when it comes to love, this man can deliver…

Previously published as Jasmine Sorcery

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DON’T TEMPT ME

From America’s beloved storyteller, Barbara Delinsky, comes the story of a passionate lawyer, her powerful client, and one case of mutual attraction that’s out of order…

As the only female partner at her law firm, Justine O’Neill tries to maintain a degree of cool professionalism. But all that flies out the window when she’s introduced to “The Silver Fox.” The high-powered CEO of CORE International, Sloan Harper is the firm’s newest client—and the tallest, sexiest hunk of silver-haired alpha male Justine has ever seen. Her colleagues warn her that the man is a predator, as sly as a fox and twice as seductive. Justine isn’t worried—she never mixes business with pleasure. But when Sloane starts asking questions, she can’t help but feel she’s on the witness stand, being cross-examined by a master. And when he finally takes her in his arms, kissing her hungrily, she is utterly defenseless—and ready for more…

Previously published as The Silver Fox by Bonnie Drake

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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

New York Times Bestselling Author

BARBARA DELINSKY

THE FOREVER INSTINCT

From America’s beloved storyteller, Barbara Delinsky, comes a classic novel of a man and woman following their instincts—and doing what comes naturally…

When Jordanna Kirkland agrees to go backpacking in New Hampshire, she doesn’t realize the trip is for men only—and that one of those men would be Patrick Clayes. Not only is Patrick rugged, handsome, and irresistibly charming, he’s also her ex-husband’s business rival in New York. Jordanna knows she should ignore her attraction to Patrick. But when the nights get cold, those lips of his are awfully warm—and impossible to resist. Why fight it? What happens in the wild stays in the wild, right? The real problem starts when Jordanna and Patrick go back to the boardrooms of Manhattan—but the passion never stops…

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

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…

New York Times Bestselling Author

BARBARA DELINSKY

FIRST THINGS FIRST

From America’s beloved storyteller, Barbara Delinsky, comes a classic novel of a woman on the hunt, a man on the run,  and one thrillingly romantic hideaway…

Chelsea Ross is renowned for her success at locating missing children. But when a wealthy Boston socialite asks her to track down her 40-year-old son, Chelsea is thrown for a loop. The runaway “child” in question, Samuel Prescott London, is a powerful executive who’s apparently gone AWOL south of the border. Posing as a tourist, Chelsea manages to find Sam in the outskirts of Cancun—hot, handsome, and happy to be far from the corporate rat race. Chelsea promised Sam’s mother she’d bring him back home. But after a few days of playing tourist by his side—and spending nights in his arms—she’s not so sure she’s ready to give him up…

New York Times Bestselling Author

BARBARA DELINSKY

CALL MY NAME

From America’s beloved storyteller, Barbara Delinsky, comes the story of one woman’s passion, one man’s politics, and one battle of the sexes that’s too close to call…

As a child psychologist, Dr. Daran Patterson is passionately dedicated to children’s causes—so dedicated, in fact, that she’s taking her campaign directly to Senator Drew Charles. He may be one of Connecticut’s most popular and powerful politicians, but she is prepared to put up a fight. Unfortunately, she’s not prepared for how handsome and charismatic he is—how he can wrap a woman around his finger with a look and a smile. The Senator is impressed with the doctor as well. He’s never met an advocate so engagingly persuasive—or irresistibly sexy. So far, their encounters have been civil. But when their mutual attraction leads to one molten-hot kiss, the political becomes the personal…and there’s no turning back.

Previously published as Whispered Promise by Bonnie Drake

Barbara Delinsky

Hold My Heart

Gillian Montgomery is a talented artist with a loving family and promising future. But her life takes a shocking turn when she loses everything in a plane crash—and awakens from a coma seven weeks later. At first, she’s confused: What is she doing in a hospital in North Carolina? And who is the incredibly handsome stranger who’s been visiting her every day? His name is Jed Dawson, a man she met in an art gallery. He’s taken her under his wing—and into his heart—as a favor to the grandmother she never knew she had. As Gillian grows stronger each day, so do her feelings for Jed. And with every kiss, he restores her passion for life—with the power of love…