First published 2004
Daniel Paris moves back to his childhood town along the Hudson River with his wife and young daughter. He wants to build a stable life for his family in familiar surroundings. Everything seems to be falling into place until he meets Iris Davenport. Their daughters become best friends, which means Daniel and Iris spend time together at school events and playdates. What starts as friendly conversation between parents develops into something deeper and more dangerous. Daniel finds himself drawn to Iris despite his marriage and the risks to his career. The attraction threatens to destroy the very security he sought by returning home. As his feelings intensify, Daniel must confront what he truly wants and what he's willing to sacrifice for it.
Genres: romance, literary-fiction, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Hudson River, United States
Period: 20th-century
351 pages · Paperback · Harper Perennial