Books like At the river's edge by Mariah Stewart
In St. Dennis, Maryland, Sophie Enright, while staying with her brother, impulsively purchases a boarded‑up building with the dream of opening a restaurant. Her business plans set her at odds with landscaper Jason Bowers, who also seeks the property. As the two compete, they find themselves drawn into a complicated romance that tests their relationships and ambitions.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Mariah Stewart
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