Dream On, Ramona Riley
A Clover Lake Novel
Twelve years ago, Ramona Riley gave up her dream of designing film costumes to come home to Clover Lake, New Hampshire, and help raise her younger sister after their father's accident. Now a movie is shooting in town, and its star is Dylan Monroe, daughter of rock royalty, who is determined to prove she is more than a nepo baby. Dylan takes a job at the café where Ramona waitresses and asks her for lessons in being "normal", but the two have met before, and Ramona remembers it vividly. Novels Alive liked warm, quirky Ramona and the small-town setting of this first Clover Lake novel.
About This Book
Dream On, Ramona Riley is a contemporary romance novel by Ashley Herring Blake, first published in 2025 by Berkley. It is part of the A Clover Lake Novel series and runs 416 pages. Readers can expect second chance, opposites attract.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Second Chance
- Length
- 416 pages
- Format
- Paperback
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- When a Hollywood starlet hiding from her nepo baby reputation takes a job at a small-town café, she reconnects with a woman from her past who gave up her own dreams to care for her family.
- Fans of small-town romance
- Readers who enjoy character-driven stories about second chances
- Warm
- Features Second Chance
This may not be ideal if…
- Limited information on relationship development and ending
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unclear
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate comfort.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Twelve years after leaving her costume design career behind, Ramona Riley is living a stable life in Clover Lake, New Hampshire. The arrival of a film production featuring starlet Dylan Monroe introduces an unexpected collision between Ramona's past and her present, as Dylan—the daughter of rock royalty—seeks to shed her nepo baby label and asks Ramona for help navigating 'normal' life.
Central Conflict
Ramona's desire for a quiet, stable life versus the disruption brought by Dylan's arrival, compounded by their shared history and the pressure for Dylan to prove her worth beyond her famous family.
Setting
Clover Lake, New Hampshire
Strengths
- Warm, character-driven focus
- Distinct small-town atmosphere
Consider before reading
- Limited information on relationship development and ending
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
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How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
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Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Berkley
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 416 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780593815991
Dream On, Ramona Riley: quick answers
- Who wrote Dream On, Ramona Riley?
- Dream On, Ramona Riley was written by Ashley Herring Blake.
- When was Dream On, Ramona Riley published?
- Dream On, Ramona Riley was first published in 2025 by Berkley.
- What genre is Dream On, Ramona Riley?
- Dream On, Ramona Riley is a contemporary romance novel, with second chance, opposites attract.
- How many pages is Dream On, Ramona Riley?
- Dream On, Ramona Riley is 416 pages long (Paperback).
- Is Dream On, Ramona Riley part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the A Clover Lake Novel series.
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