USA Today best-selling author Debbie Mason launches a brand new series set in the delightful North Carolina town of Highland Falls with Summer on Honeysuckle Ridge, a fun and feel-good contemporary romance which is simply irresistible!

Abby Everhart was a woman who once had the world at her feet: she was one of social media’s most popular and most followed influencers, was married to a rich and successful businessman and lived in a beautiful mansion. But in just a few months, Abby went from living the high life in the lap of luxury to divorced, destitute and sleeping in her car. 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. When she learns that her estranged Great Aunt Liz has left her Honeysuckle Ridge, her homestead in the small town of Highland Falls, Abby is imagining a charming and cozy rural retreat which she can spruce up and sell for a fortune. However, Abby soon realises that far from being a picturesque hideaway, Honeysuckle Ridge has fallen to rack and ruin and is in desperate need of repair – and the shocks just keep on coming when she discovers that there is already somebody living on her property who might just be the sexiest man she has ever clapped eyes on!

Former Delta Force soldier Hunter McKenzie has faced his fair share of heartache, sadness and despair. Since his return from the front line where he endured the most painful of losses, Hunter has barely left Honeysuckle Ridge and prefers to keep his friends and family at bay while spending days on end in his shed carving wooden animals with only his constant companion, his dog, Wolf, by his side. Hunter cannot imagine ever letting anyone else close or ever leaving the home which has come to mean the world to him – so he is absolutely furious when Abby Everhart totters into his life in her ridiculous high heels and announces that she plans to sell Honeysuckle Ridge! Hunter is not about to let her sell the homestead out from under him and he is certainly not going to do anything to help her fix up his home for her to sell it to the highest bidder. But for the first time in a very long while, Hunter feels alive and although he sometimes finds Abby infuriating, annoying and far too chirpy first thing in the morning, he cannot deny the fact that he has started to develop feelings for her.

As Abby and Hunter begin to spend more and more time together, their feelings for one another intensify. But while Hunter’s life is in Highland Falls, Abby has made it perfectly clear that she still plans to sell up and head back to LA, even if with each passing day the thought of leaving the place she has started to call home behind her breaks her heart…

Will Abby and Hunter find a way to be together? Or will they let this unexpected chance at happiness slip through their fingers?

Debbie Mason’s Summer on Honeysuckle Ridge is a lovely read that had me laughing out loud from page one and kept me engrossed, entertained and completely riveted until the very last full stop. A delightful, tender, poignant and hilarious tale about second chances, new beginnings and finding the courage to take a leap of faith, Summer on Honeysuckle Ridge is a wonderful book that will touch the heart and make readers roar with laughter on plenty of occasions.

Contemporary romance fans looking for a book full of charm, heart and laughter will certainly not want to miss Debbie Mason’s latest novel, Summer on Honeysuckle Ridge!

I am already in love with this series, and it’s only just begun. ‘Summer on Honeysuckle Ridge‘ brings two very unlikely people together in a push-pull, enemies to friends to lovers type of trope – but mostly it’s two people who are wounded in different ways finding their way back into a full life because of one property and the sparks that ignite off of each other whenever they’re in the same space.

Let’s be frank. Abby can be annoying. She’s been done so wrong that her trust issues are through the roof. She’s a chatterbox when nervous, she’s a bit of a klutz, and she just wants to sell this run-down house she’s inherited and go back to prove to her ex what a gem he let go. Great plan, except life, doesn’t happen that way and Hunter will play a huge part in changing her mind.

My heart broke over Hunter. He’s been through so much yet, this city girl with her chatter and her anger is so tempting. Sparks fly between them and maybe they are exactly what the other needs to get back into life again. It’s going to take some work, even if being with Abby is the easiest thing he’s ever done, he has to convince her to stay, to trust him enough to stay. Watching them work their way through the potholes of life, trust each other enough to fall in love was such a delightful journey.

Sure, there’s a bit of world-building. It’s the first story in a series so I expect that but I wasn’t overwhelmed, in fact, I was definitely charmed by this quirky small-town, by characters who are so realistic and believable. The ‘Highland Falls‘ series is off to a great start with a romance that tugged on my heartstrings, made me smile, and introduced so many new characters, dogs included, into my life – I’m definitely looking forward to a return visit soon.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from Forever (Grand Central Publishing) via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

I truly enjoyed this book. Well written, well developed characters. This book is the perfect small town romance but oh so much more. I laughed, I cried and I cheered. The main character with her perseverance and determination really touched my heart. Well worth the time you will spend reading.

Loved it! This is a wonderful heartwarming romance that touched my heart as well as my funny bone. Complete opposites, Abby and Hunter are two characters you can't help but cheer for. The story has a slow easy pace and all the characters are well developed. Some of the secondary characters should give us some fun future stories. I for one can't wait. I definitely recommend this one.

For any Outlander fan, looking for a modern day, small town, Scottish themed read, check out Summer on Honeysuckle Ridge by Debbie Mason.

Highland Falls, North Carolina beams with all things Scottish. It is picturesque until Abby comes stomping into town. Abby and Hunter meet under less than ideal circumstances and instantly get off on the wrong foot. Both have their beloved dogs but have very different views on how to handle them. What the other person doesn’t know is that both of them have had some hard tragedies in life. I found Abby to be a bit exhausting at times with all of her banter. I thought her character transformation was great though. Hunter was a very steady, constant, and misunderstood man.

I did get slightly confused about the family situations, at times. I found it dragged a little from about 35-50% of the way through. In the beginning and second half of the book, I could not put down. I would have also liked to have seen more of the journal excerpts. Given the writing throughout the book on how each character thought about the other, I thought it would get steamier than it did. I enjoyed where the romance stayed.

Mason created very vivid and complex characters and wrote beautifully the whole way through. I felt both the plot and the characters were strong in this novel. If you enjoy lighter romances, all things Scottish, and small towns, this is a great book for you.

I received an electronic advanced reader copy from Forever (Grand Central Publishing.) All opinions are 100% my own.

Thank you to Netgalley and Forever for the complimentary e-arc of this title.

Summer on Honeysuckle Ridge by Debbie Mason is a fun and action packed small town romance that would make a perfect beach read.

This story follows former YouTube 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.

What I loved about the book:

- I loved watching the interaction between the two main characters. Abby is such an effervescent force. She made me laugh with extroverted charm, schemes, and perpetually positive attitude. I also loved Hunter with his grumpy, hermit ways and how he slowly comes to terms with the many losses he's had in life.
- A town made up of a zany cast of characters. From secret societies based around Outlander to kilt wearing highlanders, this book was just a lot of fun.
- Well meaning family members that you can't help but love
- Quick paced action that makes the book hard to put down

If the book had a drawback I think it is that the ending wrapped up pretty quickly. It was satisfying, the ends just got tied up rather suddenly.

Overall I loved the book and can't wait to revisit this group again in future books.

The start of Debbie Mason’s new series set in Highland Falls has one of my favorite heroines of the year. Abby is sweet and silly, and not without her challenges. I thought things fell apart a bit towards the end, but still well worth the read.

What a good book! The writing is solid, the world building intriguing and the characters endearing. This is my first read from this author but definitely won't be my last. Nice sweet romance and the Highlander backdrop added something special.

Summer on Honeysuckle Ridge is absolutely delightful! I don't remember the last time a book made me smile and laugh so much. Abby is so endearing and cute. I couldn't help but cheer for her and her neverending optimism. Hunter is masculine, a bit brooding, and totally hot! I knew from the moment they met that sparks would fly. Speaking of which falling into a pond is a super fun meet cute lol. There were several amazing secondary characters as well and I am super excited to read more about Highland Falls and it's residents. Summer on Honeysuckle Ridge has me under it's fairy magic for sure! Another enchanting story from my favorite author. Highly recommended for all contemporary romance fans.

I loved this book! I don't believe I've read this author before but I'm glad I found her. 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 all of the crap that people piled on Abby. Abby is so sweet and lovable and the perfect match for the gruff, HOT Hunter. I love the setting of the Highlands of NC. They always seem so otherwordly and beautiful when reading about them. I really enjoyed the relationships between the different groups of women too. I can't wait to read more about Highland Falls.
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher and voluntarily chose to review it.

Debbie Mason was a new author for me, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Summer on Honeysuckle Ridge turned out to be a fun summer read. I grew to love the characters and was reluctant to say goodbye to them at the end of the book. Fortunately this is the first in her new Highland Falls series, so I look forward to revisiting them in the future. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy to read in exchange for my honest opinion.

Summer on Honeysuckle Ridge was so good! I loved Hunter's gruff demeanor, and Abby was adorable. She's accident-prone and chatters nonstop, which drives Hunter crazy. The time they spent together was amusing and I thoroughly enjoyed their story. I can't wait for the next Highland Falls book, and I hope that it includes a visit to Honeysuckle Farm so that I can get an update on Abby and Hunter!

Summer on Honeysuckle Ridge was a wonderful start to Debbie Mason's new series. She writes some of the best small-town romances with entertaining characters and interesting stories.

Abby is down on her luck when she finds out she has inherited a house in the small town of Highland Falls. She didn't realize, though, that the barn and land were given to Hunter, a local who has been living there like a recluse.

I loved these two from the very beginning. They are three-dimensional characters who were very well written. She's positive and outgoing to his gruff and solitary nature. Sunshiny heroines and grumpy heroes are one of my favorite tropes and this fit the bill perfectly.

The plot is a great mix of romance, humor, and a little drama. There were a few different sub-plots, but they didn't slow the pace of the book at all. They fit in well with Hunter and Abby's story while hinting at things to come later in the series.

There's a lot of charm to Highland Falls and a number of secondary characters I can't wait to learn more about in future books.

Light feel-good romance

I have enjoyed several Debbie Mason romances in the past and this one is a typical example. Mostly lighthearted, but with a few themes that cause reflection -- greed vs charity, guilt (earned vs unearned), the meaning of fame and fortune. Definitely worth a read when you are looking for relaxation. Other reviewers have synopsized the plot and characters, so I will mainly just comment.

Two things about the book bother me, so I have given it 4 stars. Firstly, the copperhead snake incident is misleading. These snakes are venomous and the bites can be lethal; I still have a few aftereffects from a snake bite 50 years ago. I think it is irresponsible to make light of these snake bites, I am afraid people will lose their caution around them. Secondly, as an older lady, I am a bit uncomfortable with the monetization of social media, it seems like fools gold to me, but the plot uses this as one of the ways the heroine can earn big bucks...

Thank you to the publisher who lent me a time-constrained e-arc via Netgalley. This review is optional and my own opinion.

Debbie Mason has created another delightful series for her readers, with Summer on Honeysuckle Ridge. In this story we meet Abby Everhart, a woman who has lost just about everything and has just discovered that she has inherited her great-aunt's homestead. Newly divorced and unemployed, so this could not have come at a better time for her. She certainly doesn't want to live in the quaint little town. All Abby plans on doing is to fix up the house, put it on the market, and return to L.A. and get her life and career back on track.

Enter one ex-Delta Force soldier - Hunter MacKenzie. The very homestead Abby has inherited and plans to sell is his home. Having suffered much during his time at war, Hunter at least needs to have his home. When he discovers who Abby is and what her plans are, his irritation shines through time and again. Meanwhile, he is rather drawn to Abby on a visceral level and she herself has similar feelings towards him.

As I read this story, I felt two words fit Hunter - broody hero. Cranky as could be, but his transformation was handled well. Abby had a different effect on me as a reader. She was clumsy, had a very difficult past and this endeared me to her. As I read this book it was interesting to see the dynamic between Abby and Hunter. It was almost a hate to love story, so to read through the pages of the book enabled me to watch the relationship evolve.

Meanwhile, other characters were a part of this story, and I love that! Knowing that some of them will be around in future books in this series - Abby's stepsisters, Mason's brother and cousins - the possibilities are endless, and so this makes this book the start of what is sure to be an excellent series.Therefore, I am eager to read the next book in this series, Christmas on Reindeer Road, due for release in September.

Many thanks to Forever and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

This book had me laughing and smiling as I read it. It felt so good to get lost in the author's humor with her fun characters, especially Abby Everhart. The accident waiting to happen girl. There was also romance with sexy Hunter, many twists and turns, as well as, surprises and the ability for Abby to turn her life around and discover who she really was and what she wanted. It was also interesting to watch Hunter evolve and deal with his past. There were so many other characters to like too. This book has something for everyone from romance to mystery to comedy. I cannot wait to see hat happens in the next book! I received and advance copy of this book and I willingly chose to write an honest review.

I love books by Debbie Mason and this one is probably my favorite to date. I love humor in books and this one was overflowing with it. Poor Abby has so many moments of almost slapstick comedy that you would feel sorry for her in her clumsiness if it weren't for her wonderful attitude and reactions to the moments. The moment when Hunter discovered that she wasn't just clumsy and accident-prone, but there was a reason behind it was a turning point in the book.
The growing protectiveness and care that Hunter shows for Abby is really heartwarming and my view of him changed greatly at that point. He morphed into one of my very favorite heroes of recent reads.
I'm so glad the two of them got their HEA.
Ms. Mason gave me all the feelings I look for in a book. Awesome!
I was given a copy of this book via NetGalley. All thoughts are my own.

I have very mixed feelings about this book which makes this a bit of a challenge to write! Let me just say that this is my first book by Debbie Mason and it definitely won't be my last. I really liked her writing and her way of making the setting really come to life. I thought Hunter was a great hero. He was hard not to like and not to sympathize with. He's guarded without being too prickly and just a nice guy. I liked Abby's stepsisters too. They're perfect - beautiful, smart, kind, and always looking to do good - but Mason doesn't take the easy way out and make them villains or unlikable. Instead they came off as nice girls who genuinely cared about their stepsister and had a little spark of harmless mischief to them. I absolutely love this trope and can never resist a book where a character inherits a house and ends up having to do more repair work then they bargained for. This didn't disappoint. The house is quirky and I enjoyed spending time in this North Carolina farmhouse.



So what am I torn about? The heroine, Abby made me want to scream at times. I don't love books that involve a lot of second hand embarrassment and this was full of them. Abby fell into a pond, got herself attacked by bats, and bitten by a snake within the first 20% of the book and reacted with so much drama and hysteria and cluelessness it drove me crazy. I think I was more embarrassed for her then she was for herself. As well her general helplessness drove me crazy. I've known people who have gotten crap deals in their divorce but hers seems ridiculous and did she not have a lawyer? I wanted to shake her!



I definitely want to try another book by this author (and luckily I have a few!) as I imagine that her writing and scene setting will be absolutely fantastic when I like the heroine a bit better.

I see all these 4 and 5 star reviews and I can't believe we read the same book. I did give up at about 21%. Between the plethora of cliches and stereotypes and the constant humiliation of Abby, the female MC, I just can't. What I did read was fast and light, quick to read, but I just want to throw my Kindle across the room. So I'm done. Bye bye Honeysuckle Ridge!

Sweet small town romance story. Very enjoyable and well written book. Summer on Honeysuckle Ridge is the first book in Debbie Mason's new Highland Falls series. Abby is down on her luck when she inherits her aunt's home. Hunter is a former soldier that enjoys the peace of farm and small town life.

Thanks Netgalley!