Jane believed her chance at love had passed until a broken clock changed everything. Living quietly along the Susquehanna River, Jane has built a peaceful life in the small New York Village of Owego, which she now calls home. When her grandmother’s old clock stops ticking, she brings it to a local repair shop, never expecting the simple errand to lead her to Patrick Gallagher, a gentle, reserved clockmaker whose life, like hers, has been shaped by loss, legacy, and time. As Jane and Patrick grow closer, they uncover a surprising connection between their families that stretches back generations. What begins as friendship deepens into trust, companionship, and an undeniable bond neither expected to feel again. Inspired by real family stories and places, The River’s Quiet Promise is a work of fiction that blends memory, imagination, and the enduring pull of home. This late-life romance is a heartwarming story of second-chance love , family legacy, and the courage it takes to begin again. The novel explores finding love later in life, healing after loss, and the quiet joy of choosing happiness when the heart is finally ready. As Jane and Patrick walk the land, visit old churches and hilltop cemeteries, and honor the stories that shaped them, Jane discovers a gentle truth: Love doesn’t fade with time; it waits. Perfect for readers of small-town women’s fiction, mature romance, and emotionally rich stories of starting over. The River’s Quiet Promise is a standalone novel and Book Two in the Second Chances on the River Series .