Simplified Stone Bridges (The Swift River Valley Novels)

The New York Times–bestselling author of The River House returns to the scenic New England town where families and friends face challenges together. Adrienne Portale, having never settled in one place for long, takes a job as innkeeper in tiny Knights Bridge, Massachusetts, to spend some time getting to know the father she only recently found. When three small boys get lost in the wilderness that borders the inn, Adam Sloan, whose family ties to the town go back generations, leads the search. Adrienne sees the bond that people in a small town have as they band together to find the missing children, and she is impressed with Adam's calm strength, though she's sure he won't find what she's looking for in his quiet hometown.

Despite their differences, Adam and Adrienne discover they have more in common than they'd expected. They love to explore old stone walls and bridges, and she adores his dog. As summer bleeds into the gorgeous New England fall, the attraction between them grows, and they must decide where—and who—makes a place home.

Adrienne Portale has never settled in one place for long, but she takes a job as innkeeper in tiny Knights Bridge, Massachusetts, to spend some time getting to know the father she only recently found. When three small boys get lost in the wilderness that borders the inn, Adam Sloan, whose family ties to the town go back generations, leads the search. Adrienne sees the bond that people in a small town have as they band together to find the missing children, and she is impressed with Adam's calm strength, though she's sure he won't find what she's looking for in his quiet hometown.

Despite their differences, Adam and Adrienne discover they have more in common than they'd expected. They love to explore old stone walls and bridges, and she adores his dog. As summer bleeds into the gorgeous New England fall, the attraction between them grows, and they must decide where—and who—makes a place home.

The New York Times–bestselling author of The River House returns to the scenic New England town where families and friends face challenges together. "If you're a fan of small towns with an interesting history inhabited by caring . . . salt of the earth folks with deep roots, incredible scenery, a low-key romance and an unforgettable story look no further." —The Reading Frenzy

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