I've heard readers say they will give a book one or two chapters and if not interested it will get put aside. However, one can't do that with a Denise Hunter novel! A few chapters in I simply thought this book was about a shallow, immature, fangirling heroine obsessing over her favorite male author. But loving Hunter's books as I do, I kept on reading and found out just how very wrong I was.

Lake Season is an absolutely delightful read—one that will scatter your battered emotions all over the page with laughing-out-loud moments, a dual timeline with two angst-filled romances, heartbreaking, ugly cry scenes, and very likeable characters. Once again Ms. Hunter exhibits her expertise as an author by penning a unique, witty, multifaceted story with as many layers as an onion!

Guaranteed to keep the reader madly flipping those pages to discover the secrets contained in an old letter and the slim possibility of a HEA after a deceit is revealed—Lake Season is definitely one not to be missed!

**I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson publishing via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review.**

A lost letter, a new love, and old secrets beckon this summer at the Bluebell Inn.
When their parents die in a tragic accident, Molly Bennett and her siblings pull together to fulfill their parents’ dream: turning their historic Bluebell, North Carolina home back into an inn. The situation would just be temporary—three years at the most—then they would sell the inn and Molly could get back to chasing her own dreams.
Adam Bradford (a.k.a. bestselling author Nathaniel Quinn) is a reclusive novelist with a bad case of writer’s block. Desperate for inspiration as his deadline approaches, he travels to the setting of his next book, a North Carolina lake town. There he immediately meets his muse, a young innkeeper who fancies herself in love with his alter ego.
Molly and Adam strike up an instant friendship. When Molly finds a long-lost letter in the walls of her inn she embarks on a mission with Adam to find the star-crossed lovers and bring them the closure they deserve. But Adam has secrets of his own. Past and present collide as truths are revealed, and Molly and Adam will have to decide if love is worth trusting. – from the publisher
Lake Season is the first entry of the Bluebell Inn series. This swift romantic novel is just what the doctor ordered for an afternoon of rest. The budding friendship soon to be romance revolves around the mystery of a love letter lost for decades. Ms. Hunter never seems to disappoint her fans and this new series appears to be her next hit. The reader is quickly taken along for the journey to discover who the recipient of the long lost love letter is and the mystery of what separated this couple.
Lake Season is familiar in that girl can’t seem to trust her heart to another after getting burned but the added mystery keeps one reading to find out the rest of the story. The ending, at least for this reader, was a pleasant surprise and made the journey and cheering all the worthwhile. Readers will eagerly await the next in the series. Which sibling will be next to take the plunge?
I received an ARC ebook from Netgalley and the publisher, Thomas Nelson, in exchange for an honest review.

Lake Season is the first book in Hunter's new BlueBell Inn series. Molly Bennett and siblings decide to open the Inn their parents were renovating when they died suddenly in a car accident. Novelist Adam Bradford mistakenly becomes the first guest before the Inn opens. Molly and Adam soon come across a letter that has them working together to get it to it's original recipient This is a delightful romance and I also enjoyed the second story of the mysterious letter. I look forward to book two in the series.
I received a . complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley and Thomas Nelson, but all opinions are my own.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

First novel in Bluebell Inn series showcases Molly Bennett. Molly and her 2 siblings inherit an Inn from their parents who died suddenly in a car accident. Their first guest is reclusive author, Adam, who hides under the pseudonym Nathaniel Grey. Molly finds a letter in the wall during Inn renovations and the mystery surrounding the letter is revealed in the alternate story of Lizzie and Benjamin. The two timelines come together at the end to reach a somewhat surprising but satisfying conclusion. Looking forward to the stories of Molly’s siblings in the upcoming novels.

This book was just so-so for me. There were some good parts when Molly and Adam had great chemistry, but the rest of the story line lagged and had me rolling my eyes at times. Molly had a hard time forgiving Adam for not telling her that he was an author, but he wrote under a fictional name and didn't tell anyone. They weren't dating and i don't understand why she felt like he owed that to her, and she wouldn't let it go. After a while, it got on my nerves. It was constantly tied back to her previous relationship, but we are never told what Dominic(her previous boyfriend) had done.

This just fell a little flat for me. I was still read the rest of the series though.


I received a copy of this book from NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

This is the start of a new series and I can’t wait for more. This book has it all romance , history and a wonderful town, that I want to visit again and again

Lake Season is the latest romantic novel by Denise Hunter. It is the first book in a new series, and this one starts the series off with a good helping of romance, history, and family. It’s a sweet story and well worth enjoying.

When Molly’s parents die in a car crash, she and her two siblings commit to finishing their parents’ dream — the refurbishment of their home as an inn. In the midst of final preparations, an unexpected guest arrives and Molly doesn’t have the heart to turn him away. Little does she know that the shy, unassuming Adam Bradford is actually Molly’s favourite author, Nathaniel Quinn. When they find a 50-year-old letter hidden in the walls, Molly recruits Adam to help her track down the intended recipient.

Lake Season has a lot of sweet layers and details that make this a really heartwarming story. The letter itself and the story that unfolds after its discovery is one of summer love, missed chances, prejudice and broken dreams. Along with the letter and clues Adam and Molly discover, readers are treated to a number of sections that take them back to the letter writer’s time, giving more detail to the story.

Molly and her siblings are dealing with a whole lot of grief in the wake of their parents’ unexpected deaths. The three siblings bicker and nag, support and love and work well together. As well as grief, Molly is still struggling with resentment, fear and disappointment from a previous relationship. As she starts to develop feelings for Adam, it is her fear that leads her to pull back.

Adam is a bestselling writer, but in his father’s eyes, he will always be a disappointment. Adam really struggles with feelings of inadequacy, which cause him to misjudge some situations and prevent him from acting on his growing attachment to Molly.

As Molly and Adam search for the letter’s recipient, they must face their fears or risk losing their chance to be together. I enjoyed their halting romance and the very real emotions they were dealing with. The surprise twist at the end was also a nice touch.

Lake Season is the perfect lazy weekend afternoon read and I look forward to continuing the series.

The publishers provided an advanced readers copy of this book for reviewing purposes. All opinions are my own.

I enjoyed lake season a lot. It was a story that tugged at your heartstring and didn't let go. It was a wonderful love story and a story if a family determined to make a dream come true. A lost letter always intrigues me so I had to keep reading to find out what happened. I enjoyed all the characters especially Adam and Molly. It'd been cool if they were real. Denise Hunter does a great job capturing your imagination and creating a story you can be a part of. I liked how she weaved valuable lessons throughout the story.

I recommend this book to my family and friends.
I received this book from the publisher to read and give my honest opinion. All thoughts are my own.

Lake Season by Denise Hunter What a delightful, engaging story with a hint of mystery. Exceptional characters not just Molly and Jordan, but also Molly's brother and sister (Levi and Grace) and their friends (Jordan and Skye). First in a series with the Bennett family, am looking forward to the next book.

Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book.

Great start to a new series! Denise Hunter always writes wonderful, heartfelt stories. I am looking forward to reading more in this series.

This might be my favorite Denise Hunter book of all time. Considering the fact that I think I have read all (if not most) of her books, that is saying a lot. What I loved about this one is the connection from the past to the present. The emphasis is on moving on from choices that are forced upon us. Unconditional love and acceptance is also prevalent. For some characters, they have that all along. For others, the difficult times were what pushed them on to new directions. The love story was so, so sweet, and so were the family connections. I was truly sad when the book was over. I am hoping this one is the first one in a series! Thanks to #netgalley and Thomas Nelson for allowing me to read a preview copy. I will be recommending this book again and again.

This is a great beginning to the series. Here we learn about Molly one of the three siblings. She and her siblings, Levi and Grace are taking over the Bluebell Inn in North Carolina after a tragedy in their family. Adam, an author who is looking for inspiration in this sleepy town collides with Molly. They both have no idea what is in store and how divine intervention plays a huge part. I loved finding out how the pieces of this story puzzle came together. It was sweet and romantic in every way. Denise Hunter has become a favorite over the past few years. She is able to write in a way that keeps you guessing until the end. I can't wait to learn about the other siblings.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I love Denise Hunter’s books and Lake Season was no exception. This book has a great plot, setting and believable characters. Couldn’t put this book down, just had to keep reading. My thanks to the publisher for my advance ebook. This is my unbiased review.

This is a new series by Denise Hunter. When Molly Bennett’s parents die her and her siblings want to finish their parents dreams of turning there historic home into an inn.
Adam Bradford also known as best selling author Nathaniel Grey has a bad case of writers block. He travels to the inn desperate for inspiration. He meets Molly a young inn keeper who thinks she’s in love with his alter ego. She gives him inspiration.

Molly finds an old letter in the walls of the inn and with Adam tried to find the star crossed lovers to give them closure. The guest she invites along has his own secrets.

This book is not only a love story but also a mystery. It was fun watching Molly and Adam get to know each other and become friends and then turn into love. This is a book with characters who feel real and have real problems and emotions.

I would recommend this book if you are looking for a new book to check out it was good. I enjoyed it. It wasn’t my favorite of Denise Hunters book but it was a good story and I enjoyed it and I am sure it will be a book I reread many times in the future.


I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Net Galley and the publisher. All views expressed are my honest opinion.

This book was so fantastic! This is the second book I have read by Denise Hunter, and she is quickly climbing my favorite authors list. She has a knack for making her characters feel so real and easy to relate to.

I loved these siblings and the way they all banded together after their parents deaths to make their dream come true. I was drawn in right away and was not ready to leave yet when I turned that last page.

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian fiction.

*I recieved a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own*

New series, new family, new location! These are all the things I love about one of my favourite authors releasing a new collection.

A totally different approach - one that at first I wasn’t too sure about but comes together so perfectly!

Tragedy has hit the Bennett siblings, and I was rooting for them from the start for happiness and recovery. This story begins with Molly, middle child, but oldest daughter & she definitely has taken on that role of matriarch. Adam is their first guest at the Inn and will be staying for the summer.

So many parallels between both sets of storylines and all the while you’ll be carried away to another time and place - this book captured my heart! I loved the placement of God in all the right places. ♥️

Lake Season has a unique style and plot. There is no guessing what will come around the corner. Those pages will just keep turning...

Thank you to Netgalley for the eARC. This is my honest review.

An excellent novel and a wonderful start to this new series! Adam was a quirky, self-deprecating hero that I adored and Molly was a flawed and relatable heroine I couldn't help but root for. Denise Hunter takes a clever approach to a dual timeline plot and I thought she did a great job with pacing and weaving the past and present together. Inspirational romance fans will adore this book.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the complimentary copy. All opinions shared here are my own.

The more I read from Denise Hunter, the more I love her... and Lake Season most certainly shot her up even higher to take her rightful place in my top five favorite authors list! While I have absolutely loved all of the books I've read from her so far, this one might just be my favorite yet!

Lake Season is not just one love story, but two stories past and present so beautifully intertwined. When Molly and Adam find a long lost letter lost in the wall of the inn Molly and her siblings are bringing back to life, it sets them on a beautiful adventure to find the woman who had written it and it's recipient. Through this journey, we see the love in the past, and how their story works to bring our present day characters closer together. There are many twists and turns and unexpected surprises throughout, but I must admit it's hard to adequately describe just how beautiful this story truly was without giving away all the details. This is one that you will just have to read to truly understand!

I can say though that one thing that I really enjoyed about this story was the unlikely romantic hero. Now, I read a lot of romance stories and so often the male leads tend to be the typical strong male- military or law enforcement, athlete or the like--- physically strong and incredibly handsome. Adam notes throughout the story that he is far from that- a little nerdy and nervous. And I absolutely loved that. It made me enjoy this couple all that much more, making them more real and relate-able. I was definitely rooting for them in the end, and wasn't quite ready to say goodbye just yet.

There were a few elements in the story that seemed a little familiar perhaps-early on I did find myself thinking that I had read another story (or seen a movie) in which the female lead doesn't realize the man she's falling for was her favorite author, for instance, but there are so many unique elements in this story that by the end, I didn't care too much about that. It truly was it's own story that had me wanting to see how it all played out.

Overall, this was a fantastic story and I cannot wait to read more in this series! If you love a good, clean romance, you will definitely want to check this one out!

**I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley for consideration. All thoughts are 100% my own.

If a book has Denise Hunter's name on it -- I want to read it! She's a brilliant storyteller! Lake Season is a moving read with likable characters who are so easy to relate to. And I love it when a character is an author. I'm so excited to read more in this delightful series. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own

Wow! What a great start to a new series by Denise Hunter!!! Lake Season tells the story of siblings Molly, Grace, & Levi who, after the death of their parents, open and operate a historic inn in their home town of Bluebell, North Carolina. Their very first "client", Adam, is an author with a secret he's unwilling to share. As the siblings learn the ins and outs of operating the inn, Molly and Adam develop a special friendship. This delightful book will keep you interested from page one. Enjoy!