The Calhouns Suzanna And Megan by Nora Roberts

This selection tells the story of Suzanna Calhoun, a landscape business owner and single mother living with her extended family in a large, historic house. She becomes involved in a family quest to find legendary emeralds hidden long ago, potentially by her ancestor Bianca, who may have been having an affair with an artist named Christian Bradford. This leads her to encounter Holt Bradford, Christian's grandson and a retired police officer, who is initially resistant but becomes involved as the mystery unfolds and his connection to Suzanna deepens, particularly after they discover a portrait of Bianca and face threats from a dangerous jewel thief. The narrative also explores Suzanna's past trauma from her abusive ex-husband and introduces Megan O'Riley, her ex-husband's former lover and the mother of his son, who becomes part of the Calhoun family circle. The story culminates in the recovery of the emeralds and the resolution of the immediate danger.