Within Reach - by Barbara Delinsky (Paperback)

About the Book

The lovely vacation house on the Maine coast was meant to be a glorious retreat for Danica Lindsay and her husband Blake, a place where they could mend the wounds of a damaged and tired marriage. Instead, she finds herself mostly there alone while Blake's political star is rapidly rising back in Boston. Were it not for the cherished companionship of her new neighbor, gentle and caring Michael Buchanan, Danica would surely be overcome by loneliness and despair. But a friendship that is strong, uplifting, and real is slowly transforming into something less innocent, more passionate-- something that could easily be called "love." For the first time in her life, a chance for true happiness may be in Danica's reach. But how can she grab onto it when she remains another man's wife, bound by her marriage vows to a union plagued by doubt and pain... and by secrets so shocking an entire nation will take notice?

Book Synopsis

New York Times bestselling author Barbara Delinsky captivates with an enthralling story of marriage, friendship, and desperate acts

The charming vacation house on the coast of Maine was meant to be a healing retreat for Danica Lindsay and her husband, Blake--a place where they could mend the wounds their strained marriage and rekindle their love. Instead, Danica finds herself mostly there alone while Blake stays back in Boston, consumed by his career and rapidly rising political star. Were it not for the companionship of her new neighbor, Michael Buchanan, Danica would be overcome by loneliness and despair.

But a friendship that is warm and uplifting is slowly transforming into something less innocent. For the first time in Danica's life, a chance for true happiness may be in her reach. But how can she grab onto it when she remains another man's wife, bound by her vows to a marriage plagued by doubt and pain . . . and by secrets so shocking an entire nation will take notice?

Gripping and emotionally charged, Within Reach demonstrates the masterful storytelling that readers have come to expect from Barbara Delinsky.

From the Back Cover

New York Times bestselling author Barbara Delinsky captivates with a riveting story of marriage, friendship, and desperate acts

The picturesque vacation home on the coast of Maine was meant to be a healing retreat for Danica Lindsay and her husband, Blake--a place where they could mend the wounds of their strained marriage and rekindle their love. Instead, Danica finds herself mostly there alone while Blake stays back in Boston, consumed by his career and rapidly rising political star. Were it not for the companionship of her new neighbor, Michael Buchanan, Danica would be overcome by loneliness and despair.

But a friendship that is warm and uplifting is slowly transforming into something less innocent. For the first time in Danica's life, a chance for genuine happiness may be in her reach. But how can she grab on to it when she remains another man's wife, bound by her vows to a marriage plagued by doubt and pain . . . and by secrets so shocking an entire nation will take notice?

Gripping and emotionally charged, Within Reach demonstrates the masterful storytelling that readers have come to expect from Barbara Delinsky.

Review Quotes

"Barbara Delinsky knows the human heart and its immense capacity to love and believe." - Observer-Reporter (Pennsylvania)

"Delinsky may be as adept at chronicling contemporary life in New England as any writer this side of John Updike." - Albany Times Union

"Delinsky is a first-rate storyteller." - Boston Globe

"Delinsky delves deeper into the human heart and spirit with each new novel." - Cincinnati Enquirer