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If you haven't read a Barbara Delinsky book - then start with her latest! You will be hooked.
Before and Again
Barbara Delinsky
Book Description:
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.
Her only goal is to stay under the radar and make it through
her remaining probation. But she isn’t the only one in this peaceful town with
secrets. When a friend’s teenage son is thrust into the national spotlight,
accused of hacking a powerful man’s Twitter account, Maggie is torn between
pulling away and protecting herself—or stepping into the glare to be at their
side. As the stunning truth behind their case is slowly revealed, Maggie’s own
carefully constructed story begins to unravel as well. She knows all too well
that what we need from each other in this difficult world is comfort. But to
provide it, sometimes we need to travel far outside our comfort zones.
From a multimillion-selling master of women’s fiction, Before
and Again is a story of the relationships we find ourselves in—mothers
and daughters, spouses and siblings, true companions and fair-weather
friends—and what kind of sacrifices we are or aren’t willing to make to sustain
them through good times and bad.
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My 5-Star Review:
I have to admit that I am a long-time fan and have read
nearly every book by Barbara Delinsky. So, when I had the chance to read an ARC
of BEFORE AND AGAIN, I jumped at it. Ms. Delinsky writes unique, smart stories
with interesting characters and plots. Her latest novel doesn’t disappoint.
Mackenzie Cooper is starting her life over again after
suffering a tragedy that destroyed her marriage and former life. In her new
town, she’s created an entirely new life with a new career, new friends, and a
house that she loves. But when her friend’s life is suddenly turned
upside-down, Mackenzie, now going by Maggie, is thrust back into the spotlight
and slowly her safe new life begins to unravel. She must decide if she should
hide away or begin to trust herself to take chances again.
BEFORE AND AGAIN should definitely be your next read.
About the Author:
Barbara Delinsky, author of
BEFORE AND AGAIN (coming June 26, 2018), BLUEPRINTS (2015), SWEET SALT AIR
(2013), ESCAPE (2011), and NOT MY DAUGHTER (2010), has written more than
twenty-two bestselling novels with over thirty-five million copies in print.
She has been published in thirty languages worldwide.
Barbara's fiction centers upon everyday families facing not-so-everyday challenges. She is particularly drawn to exploring themes of motherhood, marriage, sibling rivalry, and friendship in her novels. Publishers often reissue beloved titles; THE PASSIONS OF CHELSEA KANE, FACETS, and COMMITMENTS were trade paperback releases in 2017.
A lifelong New Englander, Barbara earned a B.A. in Psychology at Tufts University and an M.A. in Sociology at Boston College. As a breast cancer survivor who lost her mother to the disease when she was only eight, Barbara compiled the non-fiction book Uplift: Secrets from the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors, a handbook of practical tips and upbeat anecdotes. She donates her proceeds from the sale of this book to her charitable foundation, which funds an ongoing research fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Barbara enjoys knitting, photography, and cats. She also loves to interact with her readers through:
Barbara's fiction centers upon everyday families facing not-so-everyday challenges. She is particularly drawn to exploring themes of motherhood, marriage, sibling rivalry, and friendship in her novels. Publishers often reissue beloved titles; THE PASSIONS OF CHELSEA KANE, FACETS, and COMMITMENTS were trade paperback releases in 2017.
A lifelong New Englander, Barbara earned a B.A. in Psychology at Tufts University and an M.A. in Sociology at Boston College. As a breast cancer survivor who lost her mother to the disease when she was only eight, Barbara compiled the non-fiction book Uplift: Secrets from the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors, a handbook of practical tips and upbeat anecdotes. She donates her proceeds from the sale of this book to her charitable foundation, which funds an ongoing research fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Barbara enjoys knitting, photography, and cats. She also loves to interact with her readers through:
Twitter: @BarbaraDelinsky.
