Riverbend Rendezvous

The Alphabet Sweethearts

by Susanne Ash

They’re rivals on the river. But one unexpected kiss could send them both off course.

Skye Morgan isn’t afraid of a challenge. After trading in her corporate job for a kayak paddle, she’s poured her heart into building a thriving tour business in Juniper Falls. The river was her dad’s happy place—and now it’s hers.

The only thing disrupting her smooth waters? Reid Dawson.

With his easy smile, glowing reviews, and crowd-pleasing charm, Reid is her biggest competition—and impossible to ignore. When the two are asked to co-lead a volunteer paddle for the town’s river clean-up day, Skye braces for battle.

But as they navigate choppy waters together, sparks fly, and old assumptions start to wash away. Shared memories, buried dreams, and a surprising connection pull them closer… until business pressures and personal doubts threaten to sink it all.

Can Skye take a chance on the one person she’s always seen as a rival? Or will this budding romance get swept downstream?

A clean, flirty small-town romance full of outdoor adventure, heartfelt emotion, and a happily ever after worth paddling toward.

Riverbend Rendezvous is part of the Alphabet Sweetheart series, twenty-six sweet romances set in Juniper Falls. These fun, quick reads will quickly become your favorite new escape. Check out all the books in the series, starting

Apple Pie PromisesBlossoms & New BeginningsCoffeehouse ConfessionsDandelion DreamsEchoes Of The HeartFirefly NightsGarden Gate WishesHeartstrings In HarmonyIce Cream KissesJust One LookKindly PennedLove At Lookout PointMoonlit PromisesNo Reservation RequiredOver The OrchardPumpkin Patch ProposalQuirky Girl Next DoorRiverbend RendezvousStarlight SerenadeTea For TwoAnd many more to come…

100 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 2, 2025

About the author

Susanne Ash writes sweet contemporary romance. When she's not busy putting pen to paper, she loves to cook, knit, and head out exploring with her husband and daughter. She lives close to the beach in beautiful South Carolina. You'll find that her setting is often a fictionalized version of her surroundings and the places she's visiting with her family.

Reviews

[Lisa Rodriguez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Skye and Reid

Skye and Reid have competing businesses. His is more established than hers though and she feels like that affects her. Reid has noticed her since she moved into town. He wants to get to know her, but she's resistant. He'll have to figure out a way to get closer.
As usual, I love the characters and the story.

[Lynn Hyman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rivals to Relationship

Skye has her own ideas about the competition Reid's business offers, and they're not good. When she is forced to be around him, reality tries sneaking in on her thoughts. When he pulls out all the stops to show her he's a good guy, things start moving in ways she hadn't imagined. It's a fun, sweet book.

[Sandra Hartzel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had a Free Copy of this book, but this is my voluntary and honest opinion. Sky Morgan left her job and started a river kayak business, but another local business seems to be getting her customers with Reid Dawson. He’d like to be friends with her, but she isn’t interested. A heartwarming story about working together for the good of the community, and developing friendships.

[Cecilia Mora Jimenez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute rivals to lovers short story. The story did feel a bit rushed in some parts but overall its a cute clean romance story. I love this whole series. Such cute little romantic stories about the residents of Juniper Falls

[Rachael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet story.

I really liked this sweet, short story. I liked how Reid and Skye connect when river raft rafting. This was a nice clean story with a HEA.

[Zondra.Hallyahoo.Com · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it.

[Crystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun novella series

Cute lighthearted rivals to lovers. Love the small town vibes. If you are looking for some good quick reads, this series is perfect for that.