The House at Aldermere Rise

By Richard Leonard Lorke

A warm small-town romance about restoration, trust, and the quiet courage it takes to build a home.

Elise comes to Aldermere Rise determined to keep control. Her plan is practical: restore her house, help build the community garden, and keep her emotions safely out of reach.

Nathan, the neighbor next door, makes that impossible. His calm competence, steady presence, and the trust growing between them turn every repair into something more personal than Elise expected.

As old walls are opened, roots take hold, and the community begins to watch, Elise must decide whether protecting herself is still wisdom - or simply another way of staying alone.

The House at Aldermere Rise is a tender slow-burn romance about home, healing, community, and love that grows carefully where something broken was meant to be repaired.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H2Q7FXMD
• ISBN13: 9798198190504
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.6" x 6.0"