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Search for a New Dawn
A young woman searching for herself in the Canadian wilderness finds passion instead in this classic romance by a New York Times–bestselling author.No one could have imagined naïve and pampered Rory Matthews in the wilderness of the Yukon Territory—least of all Rory herself. But arriving unexpectedly to join her brother on a scientific expedition was Rory’s way of putting her spoiled, rich-girl ways behind her.Though she came prepared for the rough challenge of the land, she wasn’t ready for the raw power of nature she discovered in the arms of Eric Clarkson. As majestic and rugged as the land around her, Eric was a man who perplexed her as much as he intrigued her . . . a man who infuriated her even as he offered a passionate, fulfilling new beginning to her life.Originally published in 1982.
224 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1982
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About the author
Barbara Delinsky
304 books4,355 followersI was born and raised in suburban Boston. My mother’s death, when I was eight, was the defining event of a childhood that was otherwise ordinary. I took piano lessons and flute lessons. I took ballroom dancing lessons. I went to summer camp through my fifteenth year (in Maine, which explains the setting of so many of my stories), then spent my sixteenth summer learning to type and to drive (two skills that have served me better than all of my other high school courses combined). I earned a B.A. in Psychology at Tufts University and an M.A. in Sociology at Boston College. The motivation behind the M.A. was sheer greed. My husband was just starting law school. We needed the money.
Following graduate school, I worked as a researcher with the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, and as a photographer and reporter for the Belmont Herald. I did the newspaper work after my first son was born. Since I was heavily into taking pictures of him, I worked for the paper to support that habit. Initially, I wrote only in a secondary capacity, to provide copy for the pictures I took. In time, I realized that I was better at writing than photography. I used both skills doing volunteer work for hospital groups, and have served on the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center and on the MGH’s Women’s Cancer Advisory Board.
I became an actual writer by fluke. My twins were four when, by chance, I happened on a newspaper article profiling three female writers. Intrigued, I spent three months researching, plotting, and writing my own book - and it sold.
My niche? I write about the emotional crises that we face in our lives. Readers identify with my characters. They know them. They are them. I'm an everyday woman writing about everyday people facing not-so-everyday challenges.
My novels are character-driven studies of marriage, parenthood, sibling rivalry, and friendship, and I’ve been blessed in having readers who buy them eagerly enough to put them on the major bestseller lists. One of my latest, Sweet Salt Air, came out in 2013. Blueprints, my second novel with St. Martin’s Press, became my 22nd New York Times bestselling novel soon after its release in June 2015. Making Up, my work in progress, will be published in 2018.
2018? Yikes. I didn’t think I’d live that long. I thought I’d die of breast cancer back in the 1900's, like my mom. But I didn’t. I was diagnosed nearly twenty years ago, had surgery and treatment, and here I am, stronger than ever and loving having authored yet another book, this one the non-fiction Uplift: Secrets From the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors. First published in 2001, Uplift is a handbook of practical tips and upbeat anecdotes that I compiled with the help of 350 breast cancer survivors, their families and friends. These survivors just ... blew me away! They gave me the book that I wish I’d had way back when I was diagnosed. There is no medical information here, nothing frightening, simply practical advice from friends who’ve had breast cancer. The 10th Anniversary Volume of Uplift is now in print. And the money I’ve made on the book? Every cent has gone to my charitable foundation, which funds an ongoing research fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Connect with me on Facebook: facebook.com/bdelinsky
Look for my photos on Instagram: instagram.com/barbaradelinsky
Following graduate school, I worked as a researcher with the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, and as a photographer and reporter for the Belmont Herald. I did the newspaper work after my first son was born. Since I was heavily into taking pictures of him, I worked for the paper to support that habit. Initially, I wrote only in a secondary capacity, to provide copy for the pictures I took. In time, I realized that I was better at writing than photography. I used both skills doing volunteer work for hospital groups, and have served on the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center and on the MGH’s Women’s Cancer Advisory Board.
I became an actual writer by fluke. My twins were four when, by chance, I happened on a newspaper article profiling three female writers. Intrigued, I spent three months researching, plotting, and writing my own book - and it sold.
My niche? I write about the emotional crises that we face in our lives. Readers identify with my characters. They know them. They are them. I'm an everyday woman writing about everyday people facing not-so-everyday challenges.
My novels are character-driven studies of marriage, parenthood, sibling rivalry, and friendship, and I’ve been blessed in having readers who buy them eagerly enough to put them on the major bestseller lists. One of my latest, Sweet Salt Air, came out in 2013. Blueprints, my second novel with St. Martin’s Press, became my 22nd New York Times bestselling novel soon after its release in June 2015. Making Up, my work in progress, will be published in 2018.
2018? Yikes. I didn’t think I’d live that long. I thought I’d die of breast cancer back in the 1900's, like my mom. But I didn’t. I was diagnosed nearly twenty years ago, had surgery and treatment, and here I am, stronger than ever and loving having authored yet another book, this one the non-fiction Uplift: Secrets From the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors. First published in 2001, Uplift is a handbook of practical tips and upbeat anecdotes that I compiled with the help of 350 breast cancer survivors, their families and friends. These survivors just ... blew me away! They gave me the book that I wish I’d had way back when I was diagnosed. There is no medical information here, nothing frightening, simply practical advice from friends who’ve had breast cancer. The 10th Anniversary Volume of Uplift is now in print. And the money I’ve made on the book? Every cent has gone to my charitable foundation, which funds an ongoing research fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Connect with me on Facebook: facebook.com/bdelinsky
Look for my photos on Instagram: instagram.com/barbaradelinsky
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August 26, 2018
This was written in 1982 so certain stereotypes are evident. It was ok, but not spectacular.
January 4, 2023
A good read, set in the Yukon Territory. A pampered Rory Matthews has traveled to the Yukon to be with her brother. She wasn't ready for the challenges of this rough country. She also wasn't ready for the force of nature that was Eric Clarkson. A good story.
December 31, 2024
I used to read all of her books so i took a chance
Annoying and unrealistic plot, one dimensional characters. I Had a hard time getting to the end . a lot of silly melodrama. I don't remember her writing stuff like this.
Annoying and unrealistic plot, one dimensional characters. I Had a hard time getting to the end . a lot of silly melodrama. I don't remember her writing stuff like this.
September 8, 2020
Could not finish, too predictable.
December 9, 2016
Awful. DNF
February 22, 2014
I think this must have been an early Barbara Delinsky book. I really enjoy most of her work. This was just okay. The story was not really believable to me.
Rory is a young 21 year old who has been pampered all of her life, growing up in luxury. Dad left, mom has died, and Rory is left with a brother, Daniel, who is 12 years older and is very protective of her.
Daniel is in the wilds of Canada doing Journalism work, when Rory decides to follow him. She is not accustomed to this life that he is living and sets out to prove she can live it as well. She meets someone named Eric who both makes her blood boil with as much anger as it does lust! They have no idea who the other is, but come to find out, Eric is the man funding the expedition her brother is journaling about!
Eric, is drawn to Rory, and can't seem to keep his hands off her, but he thinks she and Daniel are lovers....she doesn't correct him on this. What bothers me about this and is unrealistic is that he continues to pursue her in camp, even though he thinks she is with Daniel. Who does that? Anyway, the rest of the story goes along and it ends up a happy ending.
I read it in one day......
Rory is a young 21 year old who has been pampered all of her life, growing up in luxury. Dad left, mom has died, and Rory is left with a brother, Daniel, who is 12 years older and is very protective of her.
Daniel is in the wilds of Canada doing Journalism work, when Rory decides to follow him. She is not accustomed to this life that he is living and sets out to prove she can live it as well. She meets someone named Eric who both makes her blood boil with as much anger as it does lust! They have no idea who the other is, but come to find out, Eric is the man funding the expedition her brother is journaling about!
Eric, is drawn to Rory, and can't seem to keep his hands off her, but he thinks she and Daniel are lovers....she doesn't correct him on this. What bothers me about this and is unrealistic is that he continues to pursue her in camp, even though he thinks she is with Daniel. Who does that? Anyway, the rest of the story goes along and it ends up a happy ending.
I read it in one day......
April 10, 2009
"No one, least of all Rory herself, could ever have imagined naive and pampered Rory Matthews in the wilderness of the Yukon Territory. But arriving unexpectedly to join her brother on a scientific expedition was Rory's way of putting her spoiled, rich girl past behind her. She came prepared for the challenge of the rugged land. What she wasn't ready for was the raw power of nature she discovered, not in the majestic terrian, but in the arms of a man who perplexed her as much as he intrigued her...a man who infuriated her even while be brough a glorious and passionate new beginning to her life."
June 27, 2012
Nothing spectacular, but a nice read. It irritated me a little, that the hero was hot and cold and hot and cold and he couldn't decide whether he wanted her enough to listen to what she has to say or not. And the heroine - too much crying, but I think it is due to the period when the book was written, so I can forgive it. In one word - nice, one-evening read.
January 6, 2014
I'm not a fan. The relationship between the couple in this story was not believable nor did it seem healthy. Lots of gratuitous scenes that were not based in any real kind of affectionate relationship. I know this is an older book of Barbara Delinsky's that she originally published under a pseudonym but I am not inclined to pick up another novel of hers by choice.
April 3, 2011
This one was published in the early 80's and the writing shows! this was NOT on eof my favorites of hers! The writing was horrible!
July 7, 2012
Fast read. Not inspiring.
August 31, 2015
299 pages of ........ nothing!! Thank gosh for this vacation and reading a few other things at the same time
January 18, 2016
Loved this story
July 10, 2016
Read this many times as a teenager.
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