Refined Collection Volume 1: An Anthology

In the captivating Swift River Valley series, readers can now discover the first five stories in one box set for the first time. Venture to the small town of Knights Bridge, Massachusetts, where individuals come to escape, start anew, and potentially find love. This collection is the work of New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers.

In "Secrets of the Lost Summer," Olivia Frost is transforming a historic home into an idyllic retreat. The picturesque property would be perfect if only the absentee owner would fix up the eyesore next door. Dylan McCaffrey's dilapidated house is an inheritance he never anticipated. It also holds the key to a generations-old lost treasure that he cannot resist - or his new neighbor, Olivia. Together, they pursue long-buried secrets and uncover a mystery interwoven with a love story, past and present.

"That Night on Thistle Lane" follows librarian Phoebe O'Dunn as she discovers a hidden room containing a cache of vintage clothing, including a spectacular gown perfect for a masquerade gala. Donning the guise of a princess, Phoebe is captivated by a handsome swashbuckler who has also adopted a more daring persona. When Phoebe later meets Noah Kendrick, neither initially recognizes the other. They are unsure whether to trust the magic of the night they shared - until an unexpected threat prompts them to unmask their truest selves.

In "Cider Brook," treasure hunter Samantha Bennett starts her stay by being rescued by good-looking, bad-boy firefighter Justin Sloan. Samantha has come to solve a 300-year-old mystery and salvage her reputation, but Justin, aware of their shared past, doesn't trust her. Still, that doesn't mean he can resist her.

"Christmas at Carriage Hill" sees Alexandra Rankin Hunt surprised to find her fighter-pilot, wrong-for-her ex, Ian Mabry, also at the picturesque country inn where Alexandra is creating dresses for a friend's wedding. If anyone can charm his way into such an event, it's Ian, and he's determined to find a way back into Alexandra's life.

Finally, "Echo Lake" follows Diplomatic Security Service agent Brody Hancock, who left town at eighteen, narrowly avoiding arrest and the wrath of Heather Sloan's older brothers. Though Brody never planned to return, a friend's need for help brings him back. Seeing Heather again has affected Brody more than he wants to admit, but Heather is wary of his sudden interest and suspects there's more to his homecoming than he's letting on.

This compelling box set from Carla Neggers invites readers to explore the charming town of Knights Bridge and the captivating stories of its inhabitants as they navigate love, mystery, and self-discovery.

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