Cliff House — Deborah Perlberg

When Mara Brightfield leaves New York for San Francisco, she knows a few things are on the line. Her writing career hinges on the completion of an article. Her relationship with publisher Dan Wallace is approaching a serious juncture. And her inspiration for both career and romance is dwindling.With so much at stake, Mara proceeds cautiously when she first meets Guy Levin. Wrapped up in his own whirlwind career, Guy is eager to sweep Mara along for the ride. Guy’s latest project is the restoration of Cliff House, a grand Victorian inn that once graced the rocky precipice over the Pacific Ocean. Cliff House is gone now—burned to the ground in 1907. But Guy is determined to resurrect the resort in all its awesome splendor.Guy’s cause is winning, his intensity mesmerizing. But Mara must reconcile her past with her future—or risk losing herself forever.Laced with intrigue and Gothic undertones, Cliff House explores the misty boundaries between dream, passion, and obsession.