Bound by the Brooklyn Bridge

About this book

In an expansive dual-timeline romance set against the dynamic backdrop of New York City, two generations of the Ward family grapple with the heavy burdens of inherited obligation and the transformative power of love. In 1883, Elias Ward is a reluctant heir to a Manhattan shipping empire who dreams of escaping his ruthless father's control. Tasked with evicting a Brooklyn tenement community to expand the family docks, Elias's life shifts irreversibly when he meets Maeve Callahan, a fierce typesetter determined to protect her siblings and her neighborhood. In 2023, architect Nora Ward works tirelessly to restore a historic Brooklyn brownstone facing demolition by a powerful development firm. There, she clashes and connects with city planner Julian Hayes, a man burdened by his own family's real estate legacy. As Nora uncovers Elias's hidden blueprints and love letters, her modern-day relationship with Julian mirrors the passionate, hard-won devotion of her ancestors. Across centuries, both couples must redefine the meaning of family, choosing each other over the suffocating expectations of their bloodlines to secure a legacy built on hope and courage.

Book details

Genres:

Classic Romance, Historical Romance, Contemporary Romance

Language:

en

Published:

2026-05-21

Content rating:

R