Books like By My Side (From This Day / Temptation) by Nora Roberts
In "From This Day," B.J. Clark has long cherished the Lakeside Inn, a sleepy old hotel that anchors a Vermont community. When the charismatic new owner, Taylor Reynolds, arrives with plans to upgrade the property into a resort for jet‑setters, B.J. is ready to resist him. Yet attraction sparks between the two, pulling her into a battle between professional duty and personal desire.
Meanwhile, in "Temptation," socialite Eden Carlbough turns her attention to running a girls’ camp in the mountains. A whimsical moment involving an apple tree throws her into a tender encounter with orchard owner Chase Elliot. Once a reluctant participant in a forbidden romance, Eden and Chase discover unexpected chemistry amid the orchard’s blossoms.
Both tales weave romance with the charm of Vermont settings, hotels, and girls’ camps, exploring how unexpected meetings can lead to attraction, conflict, and unexpected change.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Nora Roberts
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