First, Best, and Only

By Barbara Delinsky

Book Overview

One woman gets a second chance to make her first love last in a poignant romance from the New York Times-bestselling author of Threats and Promises.

At just thirty-one years old, Marnie Lange has made a name for herself as the CEO of her family's corporation. So who better to appear on the first issue of the fashion magazine they're set to launch? And they've chosen New York City's hottest photographer for the job.

Already overcome with doubts about putting her face front and center, Marnie is thrown into a tailspin when she's introduced to photographer Brian Webster. It never occurred to her that he could be the same "Web" who she fell head-over-heels in love with fourteen years ago during a summer in Maine--the same guy her parents blame for her brother's death in a tragic accident. Getting to know each other as adults reignites the spark between them. But can their resurrected love heal an entire family's broken hearts?

Praise for Barbara Delinsky

"Delinsky's writing is fluid and makes for a hard-to-put-down book." --Glamour

"Delinsky is a first-rate storyteller who creates believable, sympathetic characters who seem as familiar as your neighbors." --The Boston Globe

"Delinsky writes about the emotional crises of everyday people and how those trials shape relationships." --The Cincinnati Enquirer

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1504091337
• ISBN13: 9781504091336
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: Open Road Media Romance
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

COULDN'T put it DOWN!!!!!!!!!!

Once I started this book, I could not put it down. It was great I loved the flashback, I could totally relate to this story! I finished in one day. This is my first book buy this Author I will be reading many more! MY one and only complaint.............. IT WAS TOO SHORT!

This review refers to the audiobook

This was a nice, fast paced story of reconciliation, healing and forgiveness. The meant-to-be type of romance between soulmates appeals to my hopelessly romantic heart, and I especially like the mature way Marnie stood up against her parent's controlling manipulativeness, leaving the door open for acceptance and a loving resolution.

Highly enjoyable read

Once I started reading this book, I found it hard to put down. Delinsky uses a great mix of romance, drama and even a bit of comedy. The main characters had interesting careers (one a corporate CEO and the other a famous photographer) and a tragically intertwined past. I like how Marni stands up to her father when she realizes Brian is the thing she wants even more than her powerful job running the family business - which she was basically pushed into after the tragic death of her brother, in an accident that left Brian severely wounded. Love conquers all in this story and it brings a smile to my heart.

great!

the book was really thoughtful, i couldn't help crying since i was so touched

siziling

I have just finished reading this book for the fourth time. It is wonderfull. It has sold me on Barbara Delinsky. She is a wonderful writer who has made a wonderful plot.