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.

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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.
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Being the certifiable fangirl for the brooding, sexy, former-Navy-SEAL alpha male cast as the hero that I am, this book left me in a state of shock. Indeed, awkward, unassuming, cerebral Adam is officially in my top-five list of favorite book boyfriends! He was a pitch-perfect characterization. Both Adam and Molly were flawlessly paired as 'sweethearts'. I loved how their relationship was nurtured and allowed to develop from a friendship. This story was so tender and romantic. Also, the added charm of Benjamin and Lizzie's history made the story all the more lovely. Do not pass up this fantastic book!

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and Denise Hunter for an ARC of 'Lake Season' in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.

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.

Three siblings left a half renovated historical inn decide to finish and run so youngest sibling able to finish highschool in quaint town set in blue ridge mountain town. Their first guest is an author who wishes to write all summer incognito. A case of mistaken identity and many twists and discoveries make the story so interesting. Adam and inn keeper Molly have a fast paced summer learning much about themselves and each other

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!

I don’t know how she does it, but Denise Hunter has written another truly delightful book. This is the beginning of a new series, which may cause some readers to worry about having to read more books to get a resolution. Worry no more, everything important gets resolved. Lake Season is a story about Molly Bennet and Adam Bradford. I loved and could identify with both of the characters. Molly’s humiliation at being duped by a former boyfriend was very real for me. I could completely understand her hesitancy to enter into a new relationship. I also identified with the bruised self-esteem Adam wrestled with. His struggle was so incredibly believable to me. There were so many tender moments shared between the two and their particular personality quirks offered more than a few laughs. Yes, it’s a romance, but it’s also about family. There’s a faith element in it too, but it definitely isn’t preachy. Lake Season is definitely a book I will purchase to add to my every growing Denise Hunter collection.

A poignant tale of siblings who lost their parents quite suddenly. They suddenly own a half finished inn and the accompanying bank loan. Rather than selling at a loss they undertake the completion of their parents dream. Working together they finish the inn and are captured by the romance and reality of inn ownership.

Lake Season is such a wonderful story. I enjoyed the camaraderie between the siblings as they attempt to fulfill their parents' dream of opening the inn. When their first customer stops in to book a room the scene is so funny. Molly's vulnerability is revealed and Adam's sweet side shines. I love how Molly fancies herself in love with a famous author and the joy she finds in reading his novels. But when Molly finds the old letter in the wall the story really takes off. As they work to solve an old mystery, a beautiful story unfolds. Denise Hunter has written another lovely story filled with delightful characters. If you are looking for a great read, check out Lake Season. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

A great start to a new series. Have enjoyed this author in the past, and this story is no exception. Three siblings are recovering after the death of their parents, and work to open the historical inn they were remodeling. Just prior to opening, a young man stops by and Molly asks him to help her. While shy and introverted, Adam helps her, and the sparks fly. He is an author, researching his next book, although she doesn't know his identity. Finding a love letter while moving boards, she decides to research the people involved, and Adam agrees to help. A good story overall, and one I highly recommend. I would give this 4.5 stars, mainly because I didn't quite get her reaction to finding out his true identity. More on her past would have made this much more important, and explain why she was so upset. Minor overall though, and still highly recommend.

Okay, my honest thoughts? This book was kinda mediocre.  The only really unique and fun/exciting thing that stuck out to me was that the main characters spoke Italian, which didn't even fit the story that well--two people in North Carolina both just so happen to speak Italian.  It was explained why Molly spoke it--she was planning to do an internship in Italy--but Adam just casually waltzes onto the scene in the book fluent in French and Italian and is an author in English and his fluency in so many languages is never explained.  Being someone who loves studying various languages myself, I know you don't just *happen* to speak several languages (unless you are raised in a household that does, which is not stated for this character).  Other than that, I don't have any major complaints.  The book was pleasant and forgettable, an easy summer read.  That's being released in November.  Not sure about the marketing on that one.  But yes, if you want a light, fun, summery read, read this.  It's a getaway from everyday life that is eerily similar to that "Falling Inn Love" Netflix movie.

Thank you to Thomas Nelson and Net Galley for providing me with an electronic copy of this book to read and review.  I received a copy of this book for free. I was not required to post a positive review and the views and opinions expressed are my own.

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Denise Hunter has written a wonderful split-time novel about an author, an innkeeper and a hidden love letter. The story is not only a love story but a mystery. What is not to love? I am not usually into the split time stories but this one really worked for me. I particularity liked the resolution but do not want to give anything away. This novel has a particularly beautiful cover and a smart title. I love both!
I recommend it!
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In Lake Season, Denise Hunter has created a story with characters so real, I feel like I know them and a setting so rich, I want to visit and stay in the Bluebell Inn. It’s a book I couldn’t put down. Molly just wants to hold her siblings together after their parents die; only to do that they have to turn their home into an inn. Adam just wants to stay anonymous, but to test what could be he’ll have to step out of the shadows. Both characters are rich because they are real and flawed. And the romance is so sweet. This is a novel perfect for romance lovers and their bookclubs.

This latest novel by Denise Hunter is a sweet story with a North Carolina setting. Being from NC, this was dear to my heart. The characters seem to be "old souls", meaning their actions are not typical for the age the author describes. However, with that being said, the novel is good and flows nicely. I'm looking forward to the next installment in this series.

Molly Bennett sacrifices her dream career to join her siblings in restoring their parents’ historic inn. Adam Bradford (aka bestselling author Nathaniel Grey) comes to Bluebell Inn seeking inspiration and a cure for writer’s block.

Upon discovering a long-lost letter, Molly and Adam embark on a search into the past to right an old wrong. As their growing friendship forces them to face their own doubts and fears, will the lake season be the beginning or the end of something more?

As always, Denise Hunter does a masterful job of creating true-to-life characters who grapple with the genuine fears and insecurities of real life. Adam was a refreshing change from the stereotypical hero, and I loved the glimpses into a writer’s life. The revelation—which I won’t reveal—left me with chills as the hand of God was vividly displayed at work in the “lives” of Molly and Adam. You won’t regret this charming read!

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