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Twelve Across Kindle Edition

by Barbara Delinsky (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 206 ratings
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A delightful puzzle of a romance from the New York Times–bestselling author who “knows the human heart and its immense capacity to love and to believe” (Observer-Reporter, Washington, Pennsylvania).
 
When crossword puzzle creator Leah Gates loses her Manhattan apartment, her friend, Victoria Lesser, offers her a place to stay. Sure, it’s a remote cabin in middle-of-nowhere, New Hampshire, but it’s a lifesaver for Leah. There’s no reason for her to question Victoria’s generosity—until she arrives during a rainstorm to find the small lodge burned down and in ruins. 
 
With nowhere else to turn, Leah makes her way to the closest neighbor, an outdoorsman named Garrick Rodenhiser. Far from being a grizzly, old mountain man, Garrick is extraordinarily handsome—and kind enough to take in a bedraggled stranger for the night. Before long, the two independent, solitary souls find themselves entwined in each other’s lives and . . . not hating it, even when they realize they’re just pawns in one of Victoria’s matchmaking games. Still, there are secrets to be spilled that might bring their cozy confinement to an end—and stop their fresh start in its tracks . . .
 
Praise for Barbara Delinsky
 
“One of today’s quintessential authors of contemporary fiction . . . Delinsky is a joy to read . . . Women’s fiction at its very finest.” —Romantic Times
 
“[An author] of sensitivity and style.” —Publishers Weekly
 
“When you care enough to read the very best, the name of Barbara Delinsky should come immediately to mind . . . One of the few writers . . . who still writes a great love story, Ms. Delinsky is truly an author for all seasons.” —Rave Reviews
 
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Leah Gates designs crossword puzzles in the sanctuary of her apartment. For entertainment, she takes classes in origami and papier-mâché with her friend, Victoria Lesser. Divorced for two years and emotionally crushed by two miscarriages, Leah strictly avoids men. Then her landlord decides to convert the apartment building to condos, leaving Leah homeless. Victoria suggests an isolated mountain retreat she owns in New Hampshire, and city girl Leah impulsively agrees to go. However, she not only gets stuck in the mud, she also discovers that Victoria’s cabin burned down months earlier. The only neighbor is Garrick Rodenheiser. Once a megastar, he has exiled himself to the woods and lives in anonymity. He’s not happy that drenched, muddy Leah has shown up on his doorstep, and he’s even unhappier that his friend Victoria is apparently playing matchmaker. Two people seriously wounded by the outside world are reluctant to love again in Delinsky’s poignant romance, a classic now released in hardcover that is just as affecting as it was 26 years ago. --Shelley Mosley --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"Delinsky’s superb character development and story-weaving abilities and still has appeal" ― Library Journal --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C2HBRLT2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Open Road Media Romance (June 20, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 20, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2868 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 221 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 206 ratings

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Barbara Delinsky

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Barbara Delinsky, author of A WEEK AT THE SHORE (May 2020), BEFORE AND AGAIN (2018), BLUEPRINTS (2015), SWEET SALT AIR (2013), ESCAPE (2011), and NOT MY DAUGHTER (2010), has written twenty-five New York Times bestsellers, with many more of her books on other national bestseller lists. There are nearly forty million copies of her books in print, including those 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.

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 her website at www.barbaradelinsky.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bdelinsky, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/barbaradelinsky/, and on Twitter as @BarbaraDelinsky.

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Eugenia M. Graves
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024
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This story is a sweet romance by very unlikely people. Both had empty spots in their lives. They learned that love is its own reward.
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Twilightstar1
4.0 out of 5 stars I love this book
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2009
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I read this book many years ago and it stuck in my head. I am so glad that I was able to find it again, love this book, love the characters, although it does get a little soppy at the end. I think that the build up of the story is good.
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i’ma72classic
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful surprise
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2024
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No emotional rollercoaster in this delightful novel. A story of growth and love without all the manufactured drama so common in many books. Enjoyed it
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Mac
3.0 out of 5 stars Sweet
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024
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Decent story line, but filled with too many typos. Poor proofreading!

Good characters, but a their backstories were awkward/contrived, sex was a bit uncomfortable. Ending was ok.
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Tinabeth
5.0 out of 5 stars Romantic
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2023
Sweet read. I enjoyed. So romantic and interesting. It kept me entertained till the wee hours this morning.
Leah is the main character and a very strong person. I would recommend this read for the sweetness and it will make you want to just go hug your hubby, bunches!
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BookcaseLaura
4.0 out of 5 stars Not very believable, but loved in nonetheless
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2012
One of my favorite classic Delinsky novels. You absolutely have to suspend reality for this one, but I had no problem doing so. Loved the cozy feel of this book - makes me think of sitting near a fire with hot cocoa on a cold, snowy New England night.
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Janice
5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2013
This book got some pretty bad reviews. I would have missed a real treat if I had listened to them. I thought this book was excellent--many 'life' lessons to be learned. The passion, caring--no negative comments from this reader. Even the ending which so many commented on as being unreal was not out of the realm of possibility. I thought the hero was truly a hero with human weaknesses and strengths. The heroine was an 'everyday' girl who stole my heart.

This was my first time reading Delinsky--it won't be my last.
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Mountain Mama
3.0 out of 5 stars OK
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024
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Not my favorite by this author. I was especially bothered by the constant mis-spelled words. Where was the proof reader? I guess it was me because I did report every mistake I found.
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Sheila
3.0 out of 5 stars Not a favourite Barbara Delinsky
Reviewed in Canada on November 7, 2022
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Just didn’t seem up to the level of most Barbara Delinsky books.
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