Adjacent on the Lake
Zoe M. McCarthy
Irishman Michael Doyle has a lot on his settlin’ Grandad into their new gaff on the lake; convincin’ the auld man to stick to their story script; and avoidin’ their wee next-door-neighbor, Ms. Bradbury.
Rachel Bradbury, a widow of six years, is a levelheaded bank manager in Hidden Valley. She’s counseled her widowed friends during their dating-again troubles, but she’s clueless how to escape her own current funk. Time is running out to start a family. Dating distresses her, and prospects are few.
Michael’s delightful grandfather, Harry, is the perfect remedy for Rachel’s slump. Like Harry, she’s hooked on movies—her mainstay during chronic insomnia. And their mutual love for baking will allow her to collect his Irish recipes.
Now, Michael’s in bits. Grandad has invited Ms. Bradbury to watch old movies in their sittin’ room. It may help the auld man cope with leavin’ Ireland, but it poses a risk to their current situation.
While stuffed-shirt Michael monitors Rachel and Grandad’s friendship, Rachel is suspicious about Michael’s motives for moving to Hidden Valley. Can their future relationship hold anything other than aloof tolerance?
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