The Nightingale House

di Ashley June (Autore)

Ashley June, 2026

When a ruthless developer threatens to demolish the Victorian house she's loved since childhood, a small-town historian has sixty days to save it—but falling for the enemy wasn't part of the plan. Meredith Bainbridge has spent years watching the abandoned Nightingale House deteriorate, dreaming of the day someone would restore the 1887 Victorian to its former glory. But when developer Patrick Dolan arrives in Juniper Bluff with plans to tear it down for luxury condos, Meredith declares war on the arrogant outsider who sees profit where she sees irreplaceable history. Patrick has built his career on cold logic and bottom lines—sentiment doesn't pay property taxes. The passionate historian challenging his project should be just another obstacle to manage. But the more time he spends in the charming Colorado mountain town, the more Meredith's vision starts to reshape his own. Soon he's questioning everything: his project, his priorities, and especially his growing feelings for the woman who's supposed to be his adversary. When Patrick offers Meredith sixty days to propose a viable alternative, she throws herself into an impossible plan to save the house through community investment. But small-town dreams require big-city money, and even the most determined preservationist can't fight market forces alone. As the deadline approaches and hope fades, both Meredith and Patrick must decide what they're really fighting for—and whether some partnerships are worth more than any profit margin. From enemies to partners to something deeper, can a builder and a dreamer find common ground before the wrecking ball swings? Perfect for fans of small-town romance, second-chance storylines, and heroes who learn that the best things in life are worth preserving. The Nightingale House is a heartwarming story about community, compromise, and discovering that sometimes the greatest development project is building a life—and a love—that lasts. Tropes: • Enemies to Lovers • Small Town Romance • Grumpy/Sunshine (Developer vs. Preservationist) • Forced Proximity • He Falls First • Community & Found Family • Historic Preservation • Opposites Attract • Professional Rivals to Partners • Grand Gesture • HEA (Happily Ever After)

• Autore: Ashley June
• Anno edizione: 2026
• Editore: Ashley June
• Formato: EPUB3 con DRMFREE
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798233344558