The Inheritance

By Rochelle Alers

A novel of “late-in-life love in vibrant New Orleans” kicks off a “female bonding romance series like the Bride Quartet by Nora Roberts” (Kirkus Reviews).

Corporate attorney Hannah DuPont-Lowell always pictured herself returning to New Orleans to retire—just not yet. But after her Manhattan company abruptly lays off its staff, there’s no better place to figure out a next move than the porch of her plantation-style home, nestled in the stunning Garden District . . .
 
The DuPont House has been in Hannah’s family for two centuries. With eighteen rooms and two guesthouses, it’s far more home than widowed Hannah needs. Still, it could make a wonderful inn, especially if she can convince her friends and former coworkers Tonya, Jasmine, and Nydia to join in the venture. But in the meantime, Hannah has a high school reunion to attend . . .
 
College Professor St. John McNair, Hannah’s one-time classmate, is still the finest guy in any room. Between Hannah’s willowy, blonde beauty, and his uncanny resemblance to Marvin Gaye, they make a striking pair. And gradually, their rekindled friendship moves toward romance. Still, Hannah is too bruised by her late husband’s infidelities to trust a man again. But her friends’ arrival and encouragement just might show her a path through uncertainty—straight to a vibrant, joyful new life . . .
 
“The ambiance and flavor of New Orleans are on full display.”—RT Book Reviews (4 stars)

• Language: English
• Publisher: Kensington Books
• Release date: Feb 28, 2017
• ISBN: 9781496707314

Rochelle Alers

Hailed by readers and booksellers alike as one of today's most popular African-American authors of women's fiction, Ms. Alers is a regular on bestsellers list, and has been a recipient of numerous awards, including the Vivian Stephens Award for Excellence in Romance Writing and a Zora Neale Hurston Literary Award. Visit her Web site www.rochellealers.com

Reviews for The Inheritance

[Marc Denis · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Loved it,well written as the author cleverly developed the characters growth and the relationships were believable.

[sultrydiva · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The book was an easy read....like the big easy. Ms. Alers was able to weave romance, history and music into one story.

[cyderry · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Hannah DuPont-Lowell was planning to retire eventually to her family home in New Orleans but when she was abruptly laid off she immediately returned to her plantation-style home. The Garden District DuPont House with eighteen rooms and two guesthouses would make a wonderful inn which was Hannah's plan for her retirement. She invites her friends/coworkers Tonya, Jasmine, and Nydia to join her in the new adventure since they were unemployed. Hannah returns to New Orleans just in time to attend her high school reunion where she once again connects with College Professor St. John McNair, Hannah’s one-time classmate. Their rekindled friendship moves toward romance. The characters have room for growth which will fun to see in future installments of this new series.