The River Runs North Series is a four book series set in the largest New England state. Fall in love with Isabelle “Belle” Anderson in the autumn. Meet her family and join them for each season in Maine. Stay with Belle as she faces realistic life challenges impacting family connections and self growth in middle age. This series has a strong romance undertone exploring established/married love at its best and worst. Come and see what life in Maine can be, if you don’t like the weather just wait a minute it will change. Follow the River North.
The River Runs North Series
Book Four
When Summer Comes
Belle finds herself busier than ever as she juggles a high end wedding in the lakeside inn. Making time for herself is not a priority when her family needs her. The community is counting on her to rejuvenate the town. Plans are coming into place when Angela reaches out to her parents for help.
The Snyder's' life long dream may have come true when Belle and Kyle allowed them to raise their nephews but keeping track of them proves to be more of challenge than they realized. The Andersons may appear to have it together on the outside but the pressure on the family matriarch is starting to show. Did Belle make the right choice leaving everything behind and moving to Thunder Valley?
The River Runs North Series
Book One
Love in the Fall
The autumn of your life is supposed to be easier; finances settled, children grown and starting their own adventures. A time to return to yourself.
Isabelle Anderson is not doing it well. Plagued with self doubt and suspicions of her marriage's ability to survive the empty nest she wanders the day alone. A lifetime of memories and empty promises of the future her only companions.
Kyle's emotional unavailability only making clear her dependence on him in all aspects of their life together. With no one to support her at the crossroads can she find her way home?
The River Runs North Series
Book Two
Winter's Dark Embrace
Restarting a new life in the mountains of northern Maine can be harsh. Faced with more than just the challenges of relocating; nor’easters and freezing temperatures threaten the very bond of family devotion for the Andersons.
Isabelle "Belle" Anderson is changing her career in a small community where refusing help isn't an option. Determined to succeed, she must find the balance between completing her own self healing journey and caring for those she cherishes most.
The River Runs North Series
Book Three
Spring Surprises
Belle and Kyle Anderson settle into their new life and routines when personal and professional ambitions are impacted by family obligations. They find themselves parents again unintentionally. Struggling to stay in step with each other they live in fear of loosing touch with their children. The shadows of the mountain still hide the fate of the McKinley Inn and new proprietors.
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