Sleeping Alone

Jersey Strong #5

by Barbara Bretton

After years of lies, loneliness, and betrayal, she's finally left her wealthy husband in London--and moved into her own house in the run-down resort town of Sea Gate, New Jersey, the place of her childhood dreams, and now, her grown-up hopes.

But while patching together her falling-apart house and fallen-apart life, Alex meets someone who throws a wrench into her plans for solitary bliss: John Gallagher, a local resident with his own haunting past and painful secrets. Alex is determined to do what it takes to make it on her own, even working as a waitress at the Starlight Diner. But when her old life catches up with her, she must measure her fiercely independent will against the needs of her own heart. Because this struggling shore town has become her home--and she'll never let anyone destroy her home again...

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary

313 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published April 1, 1997

About the author

Barbara Bretton is the USA Today bestselling, award-winning author of more than 40 books. She currently has over ten million copies in print around the world. Her works have been translated into twelve languages in over twenty countries.

Barbara has been featured in articles in The New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Romantic Times, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Herald News, Home News, Somerset Gazette,among others, and has been interviewed by Independent Network News Television, appeared on the Susan Stamberg Show on NPR, and been featured in an interview with Charles Osgood of WCBS, among others.

Her awards include both Reviewer's Choice and Career Achievement Awards from Romantic Times; Gold and Silver certificates from Affaire de Coeur; the RWA Region 1 Golden Leaf; and several sales awards from Bookrak. Ms. Bretton was included in a recent edition of Contemporary Authors.

Barbara loves to spend as much time as possible in Maine with her husband, walking the rocky beaches and dreaming up plots for upcoming books.

Reviews

[Carole · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a good, basic romance to read. I especially like the references to the coastal surroundings. The author's description of the East Coast makes me consider packing up and moving there myself. Good escape and the book costs way less than a plane ticket!

[Nika · Rating 2 out of 5]

meh.

[Bonnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good story. I enjoyed it very much. I like when a book gets involved with the characters and the author makes them come alive for me.

[Barbara "Cookie" Serfaty Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sleeping Alone (Jersey Strong Book 5)

The love story of Alexandra and John. Alex is on the run from a husband who beat and rape her she run to Sea Girt, NJ. Sea Girt is a small shore town which is dyeing John has lost his family and is trying to save it he met Alex. Great summer read.

[Bethany · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoy this authors books. This one was a stretch in my opinion -- so you run away from your husband, taking all your jewelry and buy a house (apparently paying all cash) and leave your self no money for a new roof, etc. And you trust everyone you meet very quickly. Little far fetched in my opinion .. Still a good read

[Anne Yentsch · Rating 5 out of 5]

A total surprise

With many authors, especially in the romance genre, secondary characters rarely have much pizzazz. This story is different: tightly woven, fast-paced, and filled with delightful people trying to resolve family problems.

[Regina Gilley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Slow beginning but a fantastic ending!!

This book is a story of courage, pride, perseverance and the real meaning of life and love 💘 I highly recommend this book for anyone that is feeling down! It will reignite your Spirit!

[Sheila McCarthy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I did very much enjoy this book. Took you to the shores of Jersey and I grew up there so it was a nice remembrance. The characters were very likeable and storyline a good one. Not all romance, but a lot more!

[Bill Cole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Characters worth rooting for

Despite a somewhat implausible start, occasional typos, and a dues ex machina event, this is a good yarn with engaging characters and a sweet ending.

[Stefanie Keeling-Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story

...lots of twists kept things interesting and made "Sleeping Alone" an easy read. Some sad tears did fall, but the overall story did not disappoint.

[Carol · Rating 2 out of 5]

Jersey Strong #5 - Had It - Read It - 1997

[Laura Phillips · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a little slow to start but got better a few chapters in and then I couldn’t put it down.

[Ketlin · Rating 1 out of 5]

Eeeh. Noh jah. Polegi midagi öelda ..

[Susannah Carleton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Barbara Bretton writes wonderful books with terrific characters---ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. Her characters are very believable and down-to-earth, and you can't help but like them and cheer for them.

Sleeping Alone is one of my "comfort reads"---a book I read when I need cheering up. The story has never failed me: it's always great, and it always makes me feel better.

[Lisa Nienhaus · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm not much into cheesy romantic novels, and I feared this one might be. Considering there was only one sex scene, not too bad for feared romance. This book, while being a tad predictable was a sweet, fast summer read. Somewhat of a no brainer read, but I do enjoy those in the summer.

[Jennifer Wilck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story! Loved it.

[Darlena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sleeping Alone

What a lovely story.

Two people from different back grounds, each with their own heartache find each other and learn to love again.

Very enjoyable!