Books like Catherine and Amanda by Nora Roberts

Trenton St. James III is a hard‑driving executive determined to convert an old coastal mansion into a profitable hotel. His plans clash with Catherine “C. C.” Calhoun, a spirited woman who will not let her family’s prized property slip into corporate hands. The tense negotiations turn personal when Trenton’s persistence leads to unexpected chemistry between the two. Meanwhile, Amanda Calhoun, one of the sisters, must manage her eccentric family while confronting Sloan O’Riley, a self‑confident architect of Harvard pedigree who knows how to turn homes into luxury resorts. Sloan’s interest in the Calhoun legacy and in Amanda launches a rivalry that forces everyone to question their loyalties and desires. The story follows the intertwined lives of four sisters, each with their own ambitions and secrets, as they navigate love, family, and the lure of corporate influence on their cherished home.

First publish date: 1997