Christina Cole

Aspiring artist, Rise Childers, once saw beauty in the world. But then, tragedy destroyed her dreams. Her father's death reduced the family to poverty, and the loss of her sister left Rise devastated and unable to see joy and beauty any longer.

Now, she's given the chance of a lifetime. Her closest friend invites her to spend the summer at Lindenhurst, a fabulous resort in the Hudson River Valley. There she meets Samuel Mills, the wealthy young owner of Lindenhurst. He dares her to dream again, but can Rise believe his words of love?

Despite his insistence otherwise, Rise suspects Samuel may be romantically involved with another woman. As the attraction between Rise and Samuel grows stronger, she begins to dream once more.

Throughout the summer of mayhem and madness, love might just prove to be IRRESISTIBLE.