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Casey Ellis has arrived at a lonely place in her life. Her mother remains in a comatose state several years after a terrible accident -- and now her father has died.
Although Casey never met him, she held an oblique hope that someday her father might acknowledge her. She watched from afar as the illustrious Dr. Cornelius Unger became a celebrated psychologist and teacher. Through it all, she clung to the illusive dream that someday he might take notice of her -- and now it is too late.
It comes as a shock when she learns that he has left her his beautiful townhouse in Boston's exclusive Beacon Hill. Sensing that her father had an ulterior motive in leaving her the house, Casey searches the house and finds the first part of what could be a novel, a journal, or a case study for one of her father's clients. The manuscript tells the harrowing story of a young woman named Jenny who was sexually abused by her father and emotionally abused by her mother. When her mother was murdered, her father was sent to prison. After only six years in jail, he is about to be released, and Jenny knows she has to escape. Her way out appears in the form of a man named Pete who shows up on his motorcycle and offers to whisk her away.
Convinced the story is true, Casey sets out to find the rest of the pages and help Jenny. With the discovery of each additional segment, she learns more about Jenny, about herself, and about Cornelius Unger. The manuscript, when fully assembled, proves to be the key to understanding not only her father's past but also that of the man Casey has come to love.
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"Its a book within a book, I thoroughly enjoyed this book, well both books. I won't give anything away but its a definite page-turner. I didn't expect it to be as good a mystery as it was. My favourite character is Jenny, the main character of the book within this book. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes chick-lit or mysteries."
— Yvonne (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Dramatic and satisfying.”
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“This is another ‘I didn't want to put it down’ novel from Delinsky…Highly recommended for all public libraries.
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“Delinsky weaves Jenny’s story through the novel and meshes her and Casey’s fates in a melodramatic climax…Sophisticated and fast moving…[and] will satisfy her fans and may even win her some new readers.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Fantasy battles reality in Delinsky’s emotive novel of discovery and denial, love and liberation. Seamlessly and compassionately weaving Jenny’s unsettling past with Case’s uncertain future, Delinsky delivers a scintillating study of each woman’s search for answers and absolution.”
— Booklist
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A New York Times bestseller
Flirting with Pete Listener Reviews
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" I'm always surprised by her books. I start ou thinking,' this might be ok' and end up totally engrossed. "
— Debbie, 2/20/2014 -
" Absolutely brilliant.Couldnt wait to come back from work and continue with the read. "
— Desislava, 2/10/2014 -
" Kept me interested. There were some very surprising twists and turns that I did not anticipate, however the ending was very predictable and a bit too perfect. "
— Pat, 2/9/2014 -
" I really thought this book was amazing I read it all in a couple of days. Its basically to books together and they go together so well Its a must read for any Barbara Delinsky fan. "
— Gabrielle, 2/8/2014 -
" This was a good summer read, had a mystery that kept you guessing and a romance. I reccomend for the beach. "
— Cindy, 1/31/2014 -
" keeps you going and you don't want to put it down. Erica I think you would like this one:) "
— Denbea, 1/30/2014 -
" I remember I read this book when it came out....and liked it..... "
— Kathryn, 1/24/2014 -
" Liked it. Interested twist at the end. "
— Trace715424, 1/19/2014 -
" Very good romance/mystery novel. It has it's share of "love" scenes - FYI - but it's a good book and well written. "
— Jessica, 1/14/2014 -
" This was my first Barbara Delinsky book and I just loved it. Looking forward to more of her books. "
— Cheryl, 1/7/2014 -
" Very enjoyable fluff read. "
— Eva, 12/25/2013 -
" I really enjoyed this book, didn't want to put it down until it was finished. "
— Josephine, 12/15/2013 -
" Audio Book. This was another story of dysfunctional family, of victims and survivors. I enjoyed this book. "
— Wendy, 10/27/2013 -
" I absolutely loved this book. Great story line, got me hooked. "
— Kate, 9/23/2013 -
" great start to the book but left off in the middle. Saving grace was not guessing until the end. "
— Dale, 8/11/2013 -
" I loved this book. It was a good mystery to follow but sweet & sad at the same time. It was perfect for a lazy summer day by the lake read! "
— Sarah, 3/31/2013 -
" Delinsky often models her stories after Cinderella. You can ALWAYS expect the handsome hero to rescue the heroine. However, I liked this book more than some of her others I've read in the past. It had two interesting storylines, and I wasn't anticipating the way they were to eventually intersect. "
— Jamilah, 2/21/2013 -
" My very first encounter with Babs Delinsky "
— Therese, 10/15/2012 -
" surprising twists "
— Lilit, 9/8/2012 -
" My favorite Barbara Delinksy novel by far. Loveable characters, great story. Couldn't put it down. Read it on a road trip and finished it just as we got home. "
— Arbkdbarb, 7/13/2012 -
" Enjoyed reading this book. A few surprises. "
— Jane, 1/5/2012 -
" I couldn't put this down.... it kept me guessing till the end. "
— Gretchen, 12/21/2011 -
" This was the first book that I read by Barbara Delinsky. I really enjoyed the combination of the stories. It was a challenge to keep up with both stories, but in the end they come together. I have yet to be dissapointed in a Delinsky novel. "
— Cari, 12/18/2011 -
" Story of woman who never knew anything about her father until she inherited his townhouse. "
— Rebecca, 11/27/2011 -
" I wasn't too sure about this one at first. It took me awhile to get into it but once I did I was obsessed with the story within the story. It had a little mystery flare to it as well. I found it interesting to see how we try so hard to please an absentee parent. Psychology can be twisted. "
— Jenn, 11/11/2011 -
" Not my usual type of book but it was worth reading. I would definitely read more by this author. "
— Judy, 11/8/2011 -
" i think it's a bit too much on the description on the surrounding ... but overall, the plot and the characters are perfect !!!! =DDDDD "
— stella, 11/1/2011 -
" I think I really like Barbara Delinsky, but she deals with some interesting stuff that you don't think about all the time - suicide, etc. This was a good book - made you go "hmmm". "
— Lena, 9/25/2011
About Barbara Delinsky
Barbara Delinsky, author of Escape, Not My Daughter, While My Sister Sleeps, The Secret Between Us, and Family Tree, has written more than twenty bestselling novels with over thirty million copies in print. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, she also wrote a nonfiction book, Uplift: Secrets From the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors, which is currently in its fifth printing. All of the proceeds from the book go to charity, which funds an ongoing research fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital. A lifelong New Englander, Delinsky earned a BA in psychology from Tufts University and an MA in sociology from Boston College.
About Barbara Rosenblat
Barbara Rosenblat, one of the most awarded narrators in the business, was selected by AudioFile magazine as one of the Golden Voices of the Twentieth Century. She has received the prestigious Audie Award multiple times and has earned more than fifty AudioFile Earphones Awards. She has also appeared in film, television, and theater, both in London’s West End and on Broadway.