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Jersey Strong #5
Sleeping Alone
An unforgettable story of love and redemption by USA Today Bestselling Author Barbara BrettonA rundown cottage in a down-on-its-luck town on the storm-battered Jersey Shore. A mid-century rust bucket masquerading as a car. And if she's lucky, a job waiting tables in a diner that's seen better days.
Alexandra Curry’s new life doesn't look anything like the life she left behind yet for the first time in years she has the feeling she just might be on her way to happy.
John Gallagher has a soft spot for underdogs. Why else would he still be living in Sea Gate, New Jersey? When the blonde goddess with the upper-crust accent walks into the Starlight and asks for a job, he’s tempted to laugh out loud. He knows a princess when he sees one and he’s willing to bet Alexandra Curry has never known a day of hardship in her privileged life.
But then he looks into her eyes and sees the vulnerable woman behind the beautiful mask and everything changes in a heartbeat.
A woman on the run. A man with a broken heart. A town on the brink of disaster. Can love save them or is it already too late?
Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Nominee
˃˃˃ Rave Reviews for Sleeping AloneOutstanding Barbara Bretton serves up an incredibly moving novel that celebrates the human spirit and the ability to love, adapt and grow. Unforgettable! ”" Jill M. Smith, Romantic Times
“A wonderful storyteller! The region of the heart is her territory, and no one travels it better.””"Susan Elizabeth Phillips
˃˃˃ About the authorBarbara Bretton is the best-selling, award-winning author of over fifty novels. She lives with her husband in central New Jersey.
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Alexandra Curry’s new life doesn't look anything like the life she left behind yet for the first time in years she has the feeling she just might be on her way to happy.
John Gallagher has a soft spot for underdogs. Why else would he still be living in Sea Gate, New Jersey? When the blonde goddess with the upper-crust accent walks into the Starlight and asks for a job, he’s tempted to laugh out loud. He knows a princess when he sees one and he’s willing to bet Alexandra Curry has never known a day of hardship in her privileged life.
But then he looks into her eyes and sees the vulnerable woman behind the beautiful mask and everything changes in a heartbeat.
A woman on the run. A man with a broken heart. A town on the brink of disaster. Can love save them or is it already too late?
Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Nominee
˃˃˃ Rave Reviews for Sleeping AloneOutstanding Barbara Bretton serves up an incredibly moving novel that celebrates the human spirit and the ability to love, adapt and grow. Unforgettable! ”" Jill M. Smith, Romantic Times
“A wonderful storyteller! The region of the heart is her territory, and no one travels it better.””"Susan Elizabeth Phillips
˃˃˃ About the authorBarbara Bretton is the best-selling, award-winning author of over fifty novels. She lives with her husband in central New Jersey.
Buy your copy today!
323 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 1, 1997
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About the author
Barbara Bretton
129 books595 followersBarbara 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.
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.
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Displaying 1 - 17 of 17 reviews
April 1, 2008
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!
April 9, 2010
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.
May 12, 2017
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.
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.
May 23, 2017
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
May 13, 2017
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.
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.
January 24, 2019
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!
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!
February 3, 2024
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!
May 8, 2017
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.
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.
August 9, 2017
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.
...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.
June 20, 2020
Jersey Strong #5 - Had It - Read It - 1997
January 5, 2024
This was a little slow to start but got better a few chapters in and then I couldn’t put it down.
January 20, 2025
Eeeh. Noh jah. Polegi midagi öelda ..
June 29, 2016
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.
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.
June 21, 2014
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.
January 3, 2015
Great story! Loved it.
April 10, 2015
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!
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!
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