Sunlight and Joy - An eBook Original Short Story

New York Times bestselling author Barbara Delinsky displays her deep understanding of the desires and fears that move us all in this poignant story, first published in 1984, of danger, love, and trust.

Once upon a time she was Robyn Hart, a journalist who saw too much and wasn't afraid to expose it. But that courage nearly cost Robyn her life. Under the protection of the Witness Relocation program, she now has a new identity -- Carly -- and a new job. But 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 young attorney Ryan Cornell. And though she yearns to give him her heart, Carly doesnt know if she can. While loving him offers a happiness she thought she'd forever lost, trusting him could cost her everything.

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

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

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…

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…

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

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