The River House

by Carla Neggers

Overview

“A potent friends to lovers story” in the Swift River Valley series from the New York Times–bestselling author of Red Clover Inn (RT Book Reviews).

In this charming novel about the search for love, home and family, Carla Neggers takes readers on a journey to an irresistible town they’ll want to return to over and over again

Felicity MacGregor loves organizing social events for others but her own personal life is a different story. After a brief but failed attempt at a career as a financial analyst, she returned to Knights Bridge where she enjoys running a thriving party-planning business.

Then Felicity’s life gets a shake-up when her childhood friend Gabriel Flanagan returns unexpectedly to their tiny hometown. Now a high-flying businessman, Gabe always vowed to get out of Knights Bridge, but he is back for the local entrepreneurial boot camp Felicity’s been hired to organize. Together again, they’ll finally have to face each other—and their complicated past.

Gabe and Felicity soon realize their reunion is stirring up long-buried emotions. While Gabe has big plans for his future, Felicity is discovering that hers doesn’t depend on fate—she must choose what’s right for her. But if they can find a bridge between their diverging paths, they may just discover that their enduring connection is what matters most.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781488023620
Publisher:	Harlequin
Publication date:	08/16/2023
Series:	Swift River Valley Series , #8
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	253
Sales rank:	7,979
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Carla Neggers is the New York Times bestselling author of the Sharpe and Donovan series featuring Boston-based FBI agents Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan and the Swift River Valley series set in small-town New England. With many bestsellers to her credit, Carla and her husband divide their time between their hilltop home in Vermont, their kids' places in Boston and various inns, hotels and hideaways on their travels, frequently to Ireland. Learn more at CarlaNeggers.com.

Editorial Reviews

"Neggers returns to her quintessential fictional small New England town on the factual Quabbin reservoir with a page-turning mystery and clever, slow-building romance featuring two wounded type-A personalities. She seduces readers by expertly marrying characters, storylines and scenes, and keeps them up-to-date with series catch-ups. Her family dynamics keep it real, her costars add insight and her stars make it a keeper!" –RT Book Reviews on Red Clover Inn

"Neggers is back with another episode in her quintessential New England series, where her masterful attention to detail, conversational dialogue and past-character catch-up expertly draw readers into her potent mix of romance, mystery and small-town drama. The sweet ending, the ingenious relationship evolution of her insightful, unforgettable, lonely couple and factual Quabbin reservoir history set it apart." -RT Book Reviews on The Spring at Moss Hill

"Appealing protagonists, good neighbors, small-town Christmas traditions, and Neggers' own recipes make for a fine romance."
- Publishers Weekly on A Knights Bridge Christmas

"Rich with New England small-town charm, this latest addition to Neggers' popular series tugs at the heartstrings."
- Library Journal on A Knights Bridge Christmas

"Brimming with Neggers's usual flair for creating likeable, believable characters and her keen recognition of the obstacles that can muddle relationships, this suspenseful modern-day tale is delightfully populated with 19th-century ghosts.... Neggers delivers a colorful, well-spun story that shines with sincere emotion."-Publisher's Weekly on The Carriage House

"Neggers once again wows with detailed descriptions and a realistic perspective as she spins her intricate web of romance, mystery and drama. She keeps readers enthralled while emphasizing past goings-on and introducing her newest shining stars." -RT Book Reviews on Echo Lake

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