The Treehouse on Dog River Road: A Novel

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A young, determined woman figures out life and love while staying true to herself in this whip-smart and genuinely witty debut.

Twenty-eight-year-old Hannah Spencer wants nothing more than to change everything about her life. After ten years of living in cities, Nathan Wild has just moved back home to Vermont and doesnt want to change anything about his.

Recently laid off from her depressing job in Boston and ready for a challenge, Hannah heads to Vermont for the summer to take care of her sisters kids and do some serious soul searching. There, against the stunning landscape of the Green Mountains, she embarks on an ambitious project: building a treehouse for her niece and nephew. As she hammers away, she formulates a plan to jump-start her life with a new job out West. But will Nathan-next-door complicate her desire to change course A witty, romantic, and inspiring story of a young woman taking control and making tough choices about love and work to build the life she wants, The Treehouse on Dog River Road will have you rooting for Hannah every step of the way.

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2022 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist in Romance (Fiction)

A delightful story oflove, family, determination, and the unexpected good things that can come from putting life on pause to look around. This book will renew your faith in fate and what matters.
Lee Woodruff, New York Times best-selling author ofIn an Instant

Nathan is intelligent, charming . . . and his chemistry with Hannah is off the charts. . . . They are a sweet couple, together and apart: smart, driven, and devoted to their families and, increasingly, each other. This is a relaxing read where the stakes are realistic . . . entertaining and cute . . .
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A fresh contemporary romance about new beginnings.
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The Treehouse on Dog River Road is sweet, sharp, funny, and so much fun. And this heroine sparkles! You wont just be rooting for Hannah, youll want to drink wine with her on the deck. I guarantee this romance will make you laugh; it will also make you believe love is waiting around every corner.
Miciah Bay Gault, author of Goodnight Stranger

I loved so many of the characters in this book, especially all the strong women who are dedicated to their careers, their friendships, their families, and their lovers. Oh, and the kidsI loved the kids!
Robin MacArthur, author of Heartspring MountainandHalf Wild

The Treehouse on Dog River Roadis a warm-hearted love story about the rich rewards that come from finding the courage to take a leap of faith.
Bethany Chase, author ofThe One That Got AwayandResults May Vary

I loved this bookHannah's simmering attraction to Nathan, her dogged effort to change her life, and the drama of real-life events in the Green Mountain state. This coming-of-age story will touch your heart. It's a compelling tale of self-actualization, love, and how the forces of nature can propel us to make life's most important decisions.
Susan Donaldson James, author and former reporter for ABC News

Author Bio

Catherine Drake lives with her husband in Stowe, Vermont. The Treehouse on Dog River Road is her first novel.