The Day We Met [Paperback]

Barbara Bretton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1999

Maggy O'Brien's ex-husband is getting remarried. Her daughter has dyed her hair purple. And for her thirty-fifth birthday, her sisters have arranged a weekend getaway - complete with makeover and limo. It's all Maggy can do to hold on to the pieces of her life right now. And traveling all the way to Atlantic City, she thinks, will only make things worse.

Conor Riley is in Atlantic City that same day - and his only plans are to roll some dice and keep his mind off the past. He can't help noticing the beautiful woman across the room, sitting alone. He can't help but ask her to dance. And he can't help but ask her to come with him to a romantic escape by the shore - and to think about what their future together could hold.

One voice tells Maggy to stick with what she knows: car pools and groceries and going it alone. And then there is the other voice - the one that tells her to take a chance, and say yes . . .

Editorial Reviews

Review

Bretton is a monumental talent who targets her audience with intelligence and inspiration. In her story you'll find no condescension or a stereotypical portrayal of a reluctant heroine forced into situations where she'd rather not be. This author respects her fans and deserves praise for never losing control of her characters just to keep the plot motivated. -- Affaire de Coeur, 11/11/99, [e-mail]

Consistent winner Barbara Bretton returns with a powerhouse novel that is both touching and emotionally intense. Terrific reading! -- Jill M. Smith for Romantic Times - a 4 1/2 Star Romantic Times Top Pick

THE DAY WE MET is a beautiful love story . . . an extraordinary novel. Highly Recommended. -- Harriet Klausner for Under the Covers 9/4/99

About the Author

Barbara Bretton is the award-winning, best-selling 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.

She 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 (Gale).

Her current release from Berkley, The Day We Met, will be published in November 1999.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Berkley (November 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425171906
• ISBN-13: 978-0425171905
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #630,807 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

In the month of February 1982 I wrote and sold my first novel. And no, I wouldn't believe it either if it hadn't happened to me. I sent in my manuscript on Thursday February 21, 1982 and four days later the telephone rang and I heard the amazing words, "We want to buy your book." How I wish you could have seen me. I was standing by the kitchen door of our North Babylon house, the picture of cool sophistication, as I listened to Vivian Stephens explain the terms of the deal to me. You would have thought I'd sold a first book every single day of my life. Yes, I said. Sounds wonderful. Thank you so much for calling. I look forward to our association. That cool sophistication hung on until I hung up the phone, took a deep breath, then promptly threw up on my shoes.

I was thirty-one years old, unagented, unschooled, unfamiliar with anything to do with the business of publishing. To put it mildly, I was in shock. My husband was working in Manhattan at the time (and finishing up his degree at night) so it would be hours until I could break the news to him. This was too exciting to waste on a phone call. I wanted to see his face when I told him that my dream had finally come true -- and came with a $6000 advance!

He pulled into the driveway at midnight. I was waiting in the doorway, holding a bottle of champagne and two glasses. I didn't have to say a word. He knew right away and the look of joy and pride in his eyes warms me now, years later, long after the advance faded into memory.

Customer Reviews

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Terrific Relationship Book, December 22, 1999

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Beachreader "BeachReader" (Port Townsend, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Day We Met (Paperback)

Maggy O'Brien is the divorced mother of two. Her sisters surprise her for her 35th birthday by giving her a complete makeover and a weekend in Atlantic City at a casino. There she meets cop Conor Riley who is still haunted by the death of his partner -- thinking he might have been able to prevent it. He literally sweeps Maggy off her feet and they have a glorious weekend together. They fall for each other immediately but all doesn't go well as despite their ages (35 and 38) they still have meddling families. It isn't until a near tragedy occurs that the families can put their meddling behind them. This is a elationship story at its best. I haven't read a lot of Barbara Bretton's stories but really enjoyed her SLEEPING ALONE a couple years ago, and now with this one she's definitely on my automatic buy list.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Welcome to my Keeper Shelf, Barbara Bretton!, August 25, 2000

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This review is from: The Day We Met (Paperback)

Maggy O'Brien's world was a mess. Her rebellious teenage daughter had purple hair, her entire life was consumed with work and college classes, and her sisters would simply not let up. To make matters worse, her ex-husband was getting re-married.

For her birthday, Maggy finds herself on a fabulous weekend getaway to Atlantic City courtesy of her sisters, and drawn to a man she doesn't know. Across the room, Maggy's eyes met Conor's and something stirs in her heart. Hope and attraction mingle with the thrill of a weekend romance with a magical man. But all too soon it is over and Conor and Maggy must go their separate ways.

Despite family protests, their relationship flourishes until Maggy's daughter disappears and Conor takes it upon himself to find her and bring the wayward girl home. In a flash, tragedy strikes and quarreling relatives must pull together to support Conor and Maggie and, unwittingly, their relationship.

Rich, warm, and wonderful, "The Day We Met" will stir hearts and gain fans. Welcome to my keeper shelf, Ms. Bretton.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! What a book!, November 18, 1999

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MyLadyKat "Kat Bonner" (San Francisco, California USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Day We Met (Paperback)

I can't recommend this book highly enough. It was fantastic! The hero was sexy and the heroine was shy and timid. This book is very similar to the TV show "Once and Again". But this book does not that the annoying characters like the TV show. I personally liked the part where they meet one day and they go to the coast the next night to be alone. Many people who read this may think that they went way to fast in their relationship. Taking it from friendship to sex in 24 hours. But you have to read the book to understand that its not shady, what they do. It makes sense! *sigh* If only real life were that way, I need to look for MY cop!