Her River's Edge by Mrs. Jones

Elise Nichols knows she’s somewhere in her mid-forties, but pinpointing an exact age is something she lost interest in long ago, along with keeping in touch with friends and relatives. Following a tragic event that tore her world apart, Elise moved to a remote river cottage and turned her pain into a successful career in art. But in doing so, she became a recluse, suffering from a crippling case of agoraphobia that has rendered her housebound for the last four years. All she has now is her art, her privacy and her view of the river… and for Elise, that’s all she needs.

That is, until the day a young man and his grandfather move into the old house across the river, a house that has been abandoned for years. Annoyed by the sudden appearance of neighbors, Elise is determined to block out their presence as best she can. But while nineteen-year-old Ben from across the river has his own trauma to deal with, nothing will stop him from meeting his new neighbor.

Can two strangers still enduring the pain of the past find comfort in each other? Can an unexpected romance heal their hearts? And can Elise finally learn to trust someone enough to take those first fearless steps to… Her River’s Edge?