Love by Design (The Lilac Lake Inn Series Book 1)

Danielle "Dani" Gilford accepts her share of a cottage on the Lilac Lake Inn property in New Hampshire's Lakes Region. Her grandmother, Gigi, is selling the inn due to age and rising taxes. As a condition of keeping family property, Dani and her two sisters, Whitney and Taylor, must renovate and maintain the cottage and live there at least six months each year. When Dani returns to the lake, she meets Brad Collister, who along with his brother Aaron has been hired to renovate the inn for its new owners. Brad is grieving the loss of his wife, who died from cancer two years prior, while Aaron focuses on business matters. After working at an architectural design firm in Boston where she struggled for recognition, Dani is not seeking romantic involvement. As Dani and her sisters work to fulfill their promise to their grandmother, they encounter the diverse residents of Lilac Lake. The story follows strong women facing challenges, with elements of humor, unexpected developments, and a touch of romance.