Publisher's Synopsis
Maggie Gallagher wants to look forward, not back at the painful memories of her life in New York. She and her young son, Ryan have the chance to start over in a small New England coastal town in a cottage by the sea inherited from her late husband. The endless stretch of sand, sky, and water is a balm to Maggie's still grieving heart, a safe harbor to raise her son, surrounded by loving family. The only person to upset this idyllic new life is Nick Daniels, her handsome, brooding, next-door neighbor. Still processing the wreckage of her marriage and her husband's sudden death, Maggie is wary of her growing attraction to Nick and wrestles with her own desires. A widower himself, Nick spends all his time either taking care of his son, Connor, or keeping up with his demanding property management business. Now his childhood rival's widow is living next door. Maggie is warm and funny, and her cooking is as irresistible as her pretty smile, but Nick tries to stay away for both of their sakes. The boys' growing friendship, the proximity of their homes, and the daily struggles of a brutal Massachusetts winter lead Maggie and Nick to rely on and care about each other. In each other's arms, they discover a tenderness and a passion that neither of them had ever known before. But the past cannot be forgotten, ignored, or outrun. Maggie will have to come to terms with the truth, not only about Nick's past but also about herself and the choices she has made throughout her life. It is only through this painful reckoning that Maggie can ever find the peace and happiness she is searching for on Indian Rock Road.
