Member Review

I didn't think I'd ever read a Denise Hunter book that would replace Falling Like Snowflakes as my favorite read by her. However, Lake Season came along and tugged at all my heartstrings, and I can now wholeheartedly proclaim that this is my new favorite. I never wanted this lovely tale to end, and I got a little frustrated when real life got in the way of my enjoyment of it.

This particular title is written a little different than Denise's previous books have been, and I found it a refreshing change. Lake Season introduces the Bennett siblings; a group of three who've recently lost their parent's in a tragic accident. Their parent's dream was to turn their historic family home into an inn, and together they decide to try and make this dream a reality in remembrance of them. This story gives us readers the middle sister, Molly's story, and revolves around the inn's completion, and hosting its first guests. A unique component of the story is that the reader gets two romances in one. The majority of the story is focused on Molly and her budding relationship with a reclusive writer who's also the inn's first guest. However, a letter that is found tucked behind the inn's walls during construction lead Molly and her new friend Adam to a discovery of a long forgotten romance. As the two work together to try and find the couple mentioned in the letter, the story also jumps back into the 1960's showcasing that couple's romance to the reader as well.

This was one of the sweetest romances I've ever personally had the pleasure of reading, and I couldn't stop thinking about it long after finishing it. Molly and Adam's story was charming, but also heart wrenching as both are struggling to overcome insecurities and truly learn that everything comes together for the purpose of His ultimate plan. I loved that Molly was a bookworm, I adored that Adam struggles so heavily with his feelings, and resorts to speaking in Italian when he wants to truly express himself to Molly. The inn setting was idyllic and picturesque, and this book as a whole was everything I was hoping for and more. I hope that this one soon gets optioned by Hallmark as several of Denise's other titles have, as I'd love to see it brought to life on the screen.

I can't recommend this beautiful title enough, and if you've never read a Denise Hunter book before, then this is definitely the perfect one to start with. Denise Hunter has a gift for storytelling that truly brings her stories to life for her readers, and I already can't wait to read the next title in the Bluebell Inn Romance trilogy.

Final Rating: 5/5

I loved every single page, and this is definitely one of my favorite reads of the year so far.

Thanks so Thomas Nelson and NetGalley for the opportunity to advance read this!

I received a complimentary copy of this novel from the publisher (Thomas Nelson) via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I was not required to give a positive review.