[.ca] Commitments (ISBN 0446602159)

is that the end:
What happened the book overall was good, but boy was I disappointed by the end. I felt that Ms Delinsky got tired and wanted to wrap up the story, The ending will make you wonder what did the ballatine files contained, did sabrina have a girl or boy and what about the antagonist Geer did he get his in the end.I've read several of Ms.Delinsy's books and this was about to be my favorite if not for the end, she left so many potenial story lines loose and I felt cheated out of a potential good book

What a refreshing summer read:
Of all places, I found this book when cleaning out my storage shed ~~ and this book is really a light read and a welcome break from my normal reading. Sabrina Stone looks like a society wife ~~ all glitter and glam only to show Derek McGill that she is a woman made of substance. And their love story takes you from the top of a Manhattan rooftop to the farmland in Vermont. There are murder, intrigue and steamy sex scenes written in this little book. If you're looking for something to read while taking a break from house cleaning, painting or any of those tiresome chores, this book is one I would recommend. It's not the deepest read of the year, but it is fun!

This Book is All About Difficult Decisions:
I remember reading this book of Delinsky's sometime ago and recall that it was an overall pretty good read. Sabrina Stone had married a little too hurriedly, and not wisely at all. When her son Nicky was born with many special needs, her husband of course, couldn't handle it at all. So Sabrina struggles along taking care of his needs on her own most of the time as her hubby is never around. Meanwhile, she meets a reporter, Derek McGill, to whom she is very much attracted to. It is a shock later, though to learn that Derek was unjustly convicted of murder and sent to prison. Sabrina however, with unconditional love for Derek, visits him in prison, and falls in love deeper and deeper unbeknownst to Nick. As the book moves on, there is some mystery to be solved about some files that will help Derek's case, and Sabrina tries to help him all the way. The ending is unclear here, but Sabrina sticks with Derek no matter what. Some people have problems with her commitment to this man in her family. I enjoyed the book very much.

Interesting Delinsky Read:
Delinksy is always interesting. I have read almost all her books. In my opinion, this is not one of her best, but it is still a good book and will keep most readers interested throughout the duration. She gets better and better as time goes on. Her later books are all wonderful. One can see how her writing has improved when comparing early books such as "12 Across," "Bronze Mystique" and some of her early Harlequin stories to her later novels. If you have not read her before, start with "For My Daughters," "Suddenly," Vineyard" or "Coast Road." This is a good one to check out at the library, but not necessarily to spend money buying and keeping.

A definite must read!!!:
This is the second Barbara Delinsky book I have read so far. The first was Three Wishes, which is also a wonderful book. I am now looking for more books by this wonderful author. The story revolves around Sabrina, a wife of a cold, uncaring man and a mother of a mentally handicapped boy. He husband refuses to acknowledge that his son has a problem. Sabrina is forced to repress all her emotions and focus only on caring and loving her son, Nicky. The other main character is Derek, an investigative journalist who is sent to prison after an accident that leaves a man dead. The two had met briefly before Derek's incarceration and decided one day to visit him in prison on an impulse. Their friendship blooms to something more as they offer each other something they both desparately need: hope. Read this book, I think you'll love it too!!