Meant to be

A marvelous story that skillfully interweaves romance with the mystery surrounding Meara’s birth. – Romantinc Times Top Pick. An absorbing family mystery propels Claire’s newest offering. – Publishers Weekly. With just a phone call, Meara O’Rourke begins a remarkable journey. Her birth mother has died, leaving her half of a breathtaking historic inn. Alone and uncertain of her future, Meara arrives at Laurel Ridge – and feels at peace for the first time in her life. But this beautiful place also belongs to Fletcher Black, whose presence threatens her newfound happiness. Laurel Ridge is Fletcher’s beloved home, his most treasured possession. The last thing he wants is to share it with a stranger. Yet Meara can see the loneliness in his eyes. Now, when each day brings new, stunning truths about Meara’s birth and adoption, she must take the frightening step of all: teach Fletcher to trust … and claim a love that was meant to be. Edie Claire writes a love story that captivates the imagination and the heart without resorting to explicit descriptions and crude language.