SUMMER ON HONEYSUCKLE RIDGE is the first book in the Highland Falls series. The story follows former successful influencer, Abby Everhart as she tries to renovate an old rundown farmhouse she inherited from her aunt. In the process she meets Hunter MacKenzie, a military veteran hiding from the world, and sparks fly. SUMMER ON HONEYSUCKLE RIDGE is a heartwarming, spirited, satisfying tale about teamwork, communication, love, and taking chances. It’s a fabulous start to the new Highland Falls series by Debbie Mason, and I can’t wait to read Mallory & Gabriel’s story next.

Abby might have suffered a couple of setbacks, but she is not about to let this get her down or deter her from her plans to climb back up to the top – and as luck would have it, fate has presented her with the perfect opportunity to get her back on her feet. SUMMER ON HONEYSUCKLE RIDGE involves the whole town and a range of characters are introduced, which helps to develop the story. I loved the dogs Bella (Abby’s Yorkshire) and Wolf (Hunter’s part dog, part wolf), they just add a touch of light hearted humor. I loved the whole opposites attract thing going on with the Abby and Hunter as well.

SUMMER IN HONEYSUCKLE RIDGE is filled with mystery, but it is always fun and light hearted. I found myself giggling at many of the situations with Abby and Hunter. I’ve read Debbie Mason before and have always enjoyed her stories. I truly thought I knew who was behind the mystery, but I was totally off base. I love reading about Highland Falls, North Carolina, and I’m looking forward to continuing this wonderful series. I finished this one with a huge smile on my face and that is why I always rush to pick up Debbie Mason’s books when they come out. They are just that good.

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

This book was so entertaining. I was drawn into the story from the beginning and was involved until the end. The characters were complex and interesting. I found the story to be well paced and engrossing throughout the whole book. I was invested in the couple throughout the book and felt all the emotions through both the highs and lows of the story.The side characters were such an integral part of this story as well. This is the love story i needed to read at this time. If you want an entertaining and well written book this is it for you

I love Debbie Mason and her work. Her stories always bring me the perfect escape. This first installment in her Highland Falls series is beautifully penned and filled with characters that are unforgettable. Plus, the cover itself captured me! My furnephews are yorkies so the little one on the front really caught my eye!

This is a great enemies to lovers romance! It’s one of my favorite tropes. Hunter and Abby are chiseled wonderfully for their roles. The tension between them, the interaction,the sparks that fly between them, all really captivated me and kept me a part of their journey until the very end. I loved that so much!

If you want a story that will pull you in, take you on a ride that you won’t forget, and set you down in the heart of Highland Falls, North Carolina, then you don’t want to miss this one! It’s worthy of praise and 4 stars! Can’t wait to read book 2!

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Author/Publisher and was under no obligation to post a review, positive or negative.*

After a failed marriage Abby moves to a small farm house in that she inherits from her Aunt. Things get complicated, however, when she finds out that Hunter, a former army ranger, also inherited some land from her aunt. This is a lighthearted , friends--lovers romance that is also the start of a new series for Debbie Mason. Readers have come to expect likeable, complex characters and an heartwarming, well-written strory from Debbie Mason and Summer on Honeysuckle Ridge will not disappoint.

I dont usussly read this genre of books but i really enjoyed this book and finished it in one day . can't wait to read more.

I've gotta say, I weirdly love Abby so so much! Debbie Mason does it again with a great start to a new series, I can't wait to read more!

I enjoyed this story by Ms. Mason - will be looking for more. Delightful setting, characters and of course the requisite HEA! Will be recommening.

Summer on Honeysuckle Ridge by Debbie Mason
Book #1: Highland Falls Series
Source: NetGalley and Forever
Rating: 4/5 stars

**MINI-REVIEW**

The Bottom Line: I read this books weeks ago and somehow managed to forget to write a review ☹ With that said, when I sat down to write this, all happy feelings and thoughts about this book came flooding back to me. This is a wonderful mix of a light and heavy read. Abby is simply ridiculous in the best way possible and Hunter is grumpy and growly in the best way possible. When the two butt heads early on, you can see instantly see their attraction to one another. Through a series of well-intentioned mishaps, Abby and Hunter draw closer to one another and learn to understand and accept one another for who they are. Some of the best moments in the book involve Hunter trying to figure out how to fix yet another mess Abby has created. Her big heart and his grumpy nature make for some very funny, very serious, and very heartwarming encounters. In all, I found this book to be a happy little read.

Debbie Mason does it again! This was a wonderful romance that left me in happy tears. There was some mystery, lots of laughs, and a few angry moments where you felt bad for Abby. I love a good house flip or fix up storyline. I am excited to see where future books go.

Summer on Honeysuckle Ridge is the first book in Debbie Mason’s Highland Falls Series. I am so excited to start this new series by Ms. Mason. If you like small town romance that is action packed this is the book for you. I was drawn in from the first page and I did not want to put this book down. The story was very well written the characters well defined. You will laugh out loud one minute and the have tears in your eyes the next. This will definitely make an awesome new series. I am anxiously waiting for the next book.

This was a great read! Well-written, likable characters made this book a joy to read. It had emotion and humor. It had a hunky hero and a spunky heroine. Very entertaining and fulfilling read. Highly recommended.

Simply wonderful, a great start to a series and I couldn’t put it down. Everything is sweet by Debbie Mason, a great summer read!

Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this book. Unfortunately this one was a DNF for me. Could be my current reading mood, but it was a little too slow paced for me. I had some trouble connecting with the story and the characters. I blame COVID!

I love this authors books. She has a lovely style of writing. This book was no different I really enjoyed it. I couldn’t put it down . Good plot and very well written

What a charming read! Delightful beach reading. I really enjoyed the banter between Abby and Hunter.

Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

I LOVE this book!! I thought it was such a cute and funny book I was scared of this book because I still have a series hangover from Debbie Mason's Harmony Harbor series ending, but this book exceeded my expectations! Can't wait for next book in series!.

After a failed marriage Abby moves to Honeysuckle ridge with her dog to a small farm house she inherits from her Aunt. She gets more than she bargains for when she finds out the Hunter also inherited some land from her aunt. This is a lighthearted , comical romance and is a wonderful start to Debbie Mason’s new series. As always , Debbie delights with her wonderful story line.
Thank you Netgalley and publisher for an ARC for my honest opinion .

Sweetly sexy, fun, emotionally thrilling and action packed journey filled with engaging charters, witty banter, heart racing twists and exciting passion. Was a great and heartwarming journey from the beginning to the end.

Received in exchange for a honest review.

When I first began the book, I did not like Abby. I found her to be a snob. She seemed to look down at people who weren’t in the lifestyle she once was. Now she is at the bottom and having to go up again. She started, like mentioned, as a snob but as she realized that her life was superficial she got to be a liked character. Was she a hot mess? Yes. Did she have to learn and start to listen to others? Yes. Did she care about others? Yes she just didn’t always help them in the best ways. She didn’t think before wanting to help and sometimes that gets her in messes.

Hunter was a loner. He wasn’t always like that but due to in his past, he felt guilt and went into being alone in the woods. Abby starts to disrupt his peace. At first he doesn’t really get along with him. She sees he is sexy but frustrating. For him, she is stuck up city girl in over her head. But things change as she starts to try to fix up the house and he helps her. He sees her as someone in a bad situation. Sees she has a good heart but doesn’t always think before she does things. She acts first. They learn about one another and start to grow on each other.

Then Abby begins to see a way to get back into the life she thinks she wants back, only in the process she does do things that can hurt Hunter. She and Hunter start out rocky and become friends and eventually lovers. Hunter begins to see a future with her but she does something that hurts him. These two misunderstand each other and almost lose something precious but find a way back to one another.

The story is fun and flirty. We see Hunter go from recluse to semi-recluse Abby helps him to open up again and see that life is worth living. That he needs to forgive himself and let go but not forget. Abby learns that her old life wasn’t what she wanted. That she wasn’t really living but being. She was trying to just fit in and not being herself. Hunter helps her see this. So does being in Honeysuckle ridge fixing up the house and trying to make it what it once was and making friends and finding love.

Ohhh my!!!! My first thoughts after I finished this book was oh wow! I need more!!! The story ends with such a great HEA. I mean seriously I need book 2 in the series NOW. I wasn't sure what to expect. The blurb sounded good but you never know. Then I started reading and I honestly didn't want to stop. This is one of those stories where you'll want to hid in the bathroom for hours so you can read and somehow don't be interrupted. Yes it's one of those reads. I didn't know how it would end, I worried that I'd end up being so caught up in these peoples' lives and end up with a cliff-hanger or an unsatisfying HEA...but author Debbie Mason did a great job. From beginning to end I loved everything from the hero and heroine to the characters around them to the town of Highland Falls. It helps that the book is set in NC I mean seriously I always love stories set in NC....but Highland Falls.....man I need to visit this little mountain town. I still chuckle over some scenes just remembering them as I write this review. The story is well-written, engaging and delightful on all levels. The characters are realistic, funny, at times eye-rolling worthy, and so very awesome you'll wish they were real. Fans of small town romances with outstanding characters and heartfelt story will love SUMMER ON HONEYSUCKLE RIDGE. This is one of those that you want to run out and buy tons of copies and give to strangers on the street. It's that good. Pick up your copy today....just be prepared you'll be ready for book 2(when can I read it???) and you'll be ready to hid somewhere and just read. You'll fall in love with the setting and the characters. I highly recommend SUMMER ON HONEYSUCKLE RIDGE to EVERYONE. Don't miss this one!!!