The Dream

A headstrong heiress must turn to a man she loathes to preserve her family’s legacy in this enemies-to-lovers romance, first in the classic Crosslyn Rise trilogy, from a New York Times bestselling author.

“One of this generations most gifted writers of contemporary women’s fiction.”—Affaire de Coeur

For five generations, Crosslyn Rise has been home to one of Massachusetts’s finest families. However, the once-majestic North Shore beachfront estate has seen better days, and now it’s up to Professor Jessica Crosslyn to restore the glory of her ancestral home. But first she must look for help from someone she’d rather steer clear of…

Carter Malloy is no stranger to the Rise. His father was the gardener, and his mother was the housekeeper. In his youth, Carter bullied Jessica and even got in trouble with the law. After spending some time in the army, he became a reputable architect. He’s the right man for the job—and would like to make amends for the past. If Jessica can finally forgive him, they just might be able to build something special…

Originally published in 1990.