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Lake Mistletoe #2
Smitten in Lake Mistletoe
After my fiancée left me at the altar, humiliated and heartbroken, I threw myself into my career. Ironically, the girl who no longer believes in Happily Ever After is now the go-to wedding planner in Las Vegas, but I made it my mission to help the fairytale come to life for the poor unsuspecting brides before reality slaps them in the face.
One perfect day.
So here I am, headed to Lake Mistletoe, a quaint little valley town in Idaho to oversee the big occasion for my cousin.
My Aunt convinces me that the beautiful locale is the perfect place to settle in for a little R&R after an exhausting year, so when Willa Arrington, the owner of the Gingerbread Inn offers me a room for the holidays, I gratefully accept.
Brannigan Prince, a talented local artist and my cousin Keller’s new business partner, is exactly the distraction I need. I may not believe in love, but a brief fling with a sexy mountain man? Yes, please.
Can I keep the ice fortress I’ve built around my heart or will Lake Mistletoe work its magic?
One perfect day.
So here I am, headed to Lake Mistletoe, a quaint little valley town in Idaho to oversee the big occasion for my cousin.
My Aunt convinces me that the beautiful locale is the perfect place to settle in for a little R&R after an exhausting year, so when Willa Arrington, the owner of the Gingerbread Inn offers me a room for the holidays, I gratefully accept.
Brannigan Prince, a talented local artist and my cousin Keller’s new business partner, is exactly the distraction I need. I may not believe in love, but a brief fling with a sexy mountain man? Yes, please.
Can I keep the ice fortress I’ve built around my heart or will Lake Mistletoe work its magic?
195 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 12, 2022
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Amber Kelly
41 books906 followersAmber Kelly is a romance author that calls North Carolina home. She has been an avid reader from a young age and you could always find her with her nose in a book completely enthralled in an adventure. With the support of her husband and family, in 2018, she decided to finally give a voice to the stories in her head and her debut novel, Both of Me was born. You can connect with Amber on Facebook at facebook.com/AuthorAmberKelly, on IG @authoramberkelly or on twitter @AuthorAmberKel1.
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December 10, 2022
Heartwarming cosy Christmas book
I love that this is a sequel t Lake Mistletoe and you can still be connected to all the original characters, who I have to admit I didn't want to let go of.
Amber writes a truly heartwarming story of love and happiness and portrays the dilemmas of modern and independent women.
This is a quick read and it took me just a few hours over three nights to read.
It left me feeling utterly loved up and warm and cosy. The description of Lake Mistletoe and the Gingerbread Inn make you feel as if you are right there in its magical wonderland.
If you are looking forward to a cosy, quick and uplifting read, this is the perfect book for you.
I am new to Amber Kelly, however will definitely be reading more of her books soon
I love that this is a sequel t Lake Mistletoe and you can still be connected to all the original characters, who I have to admit I didn't want to let go of.
Amber writes a truly heartwarming story of love and happiness and portrays the dilemmas of modern and independent women.
This is a quick read and it took me just a few hours over three nights to read.
It left me feeling utterly loved up and warm and cosy. The description of Lake Mistletoe and the Gingerbread Inn make you feel as if you are right there in its magical wonderland.
If you are looking forward to a cosy, quick and uplifting read, this is the perfect book for you.
I am new to Amber Kelly, however will definitely be reading more of her books soon
November 24, 2022
Having read Lake Mistletoe last year i was so happy when i found out that Ms.Kelly would be writing another Christmas book! I started anticipating this one more and more with every teaser. I picked it up and got right back into the Lake Mistletoe world. I enjoyed it so very much!
Hannah and Bran's journey pulled me in and didn't let go! Hannah turned her heartbreak and created a career for herself. As she heads to Lake Mistletoe for vacation and to visit family, she has quite the memorable first meeting with Bran. Will Hannah find the magic of love again and the season? and can she open her heart to Bran?
I really liked the different way Hannah and Bran were brought into each other's lives. I related to Hannah. The chemistry between Hannah and Bran was fantastic! I adored them! I loved that both of them had me in the Christmas feels! Bran stole my heart!
It made this book loving heart of mine so happy to head back to Lake Mistletoe and the Gingerbread Inn and getting reunite with characters!
With Smitten In Lake Mistletoe, Ms.Kelly has created a great Christmas read that brought all kinds of feels and kept me glued to my kindle! Her writing pulls me in. I love the way Lake Mistletoe and Smitten In Lake Mistletoe got me in the heart! 💗🎄❄
*I volunteered to read and review a copy of this book from Wordsmith Publicity / the author*
Hannah and Bran's journey pulled me in and didn't let go! Hannah turned her heartbreak and created a career for herself. As she heads to Lake Mistletoe for vacation and to visit family, she has quite the memorable first meeting with Bran. Will Hannah find the magic of love again and the season? and can she open her heart to Bran?
I really liked the different way Hannah and Bran were brought into each other's lives. I related to Hannah. The chemistry between Hannah and Bran was fantastic! I adored them! I loved that both of them had me in the Christmas feels! Bran stole my heart!
It made this book loving heart of mine so happy to head back to Lake Mistletoe and the Gingerbread Inn and getting reunite with characters!
With Smitten In Lake Mistletoe, Ms.Kelly has created a great Christmas read that brought all kinds of feels and kept me glued to my kindle! Her writing pulls me in. I love the way Lake Mistletoe and Smitten In Lake Mistletoe got me in the heart! 💗🎄❄
*I volunteered to read and review a copy of this book from Wordsmith Publicity / the author*
December 8, 2022
This book was fine, but I thought that it could have been a bit longer.
I liked Bran and Hannah, but I wanted to see more scenes where they interact. They went on a few dates, but I wanted to see them interacting as a couple and interacting with the other characters. Also, I thought that Hannah could have been a bit more developed as there’s not much to her character, other than she wants to be promoted and doesn’t believe in happy endings.
There were some side characters, but it felt like I didn’t really know who was who as they weren’t developed or shown enough. Although, that could be my fault as I haven’t read the first book in this series.
I liked this book, but it was really quick.
I liked Bran and Hannah, but I wanted to see more scenes where they interact. They went on a few dates, but I wanted to see them interacting as a couple and interacting with the other characters. Also, I thought that Hannah could have been a bit more developed as there’s not much to her character, other than she wants to be promoted and doesn’t believe in happy endings.
There were some side characters, but it felt like I didn’t really know who was who as they weren’t developed or shown enough. Although, that could be my fault as I haven’t read the first book in this series.
I liked this book, but it was really quick.
December 4, 2025
Short and sweet Hallmark Christmas book.
Bran & Hannah
The man is a sculptor who lives in a treehouse.
She’s a wedding planner on vacation to visit family.
Enter Lake Mistletoe, Idaho.
The magical Christmas themed town.
Mistletoe everywhere.
Christmas shenanigans.
🎅🏻🎄
Bran & Hannah
The man is a sculptor who lives in a treehouse.
She’s a wedding planner on vacation to visit family.
Enter Lake Mistletoe, Idaho.
The magical Christmas themed town.
Mistletoe everywhere.
Christmas shenanigans.
🎅🏻🎄
November 18, 2022
I have read everything published by Amber Kelly and love how she writes small town romances with so much heart. The characters are always so relatable and people you would want to know in real life. In Lake Mistletoe, a little valley in Idaho, Hannah our heroine, is need of a vacation from her busy life in Las Vegas as and event planner, and heads to Lake Mistletoe to visit her funny and free spirited aunt.
Willa, the owner of the Gingerbread Inn welcomes her with open arms and it is there that she meets
Brannigan Prince. And their meet cute is one I have never read before! It’s funny not funny what happens to him, and it was love at first sight for him at least. Bran is best friends and business partners with her cousin Keller, and of course they keep running into each other.
The story progresses at a perfect pace as you get to know the characters so well, their little quirks and background, as well as the beautiful town. The author writes to make you feel as if you are there and makes you wish Lake Mistletoe was really a place we could visit.
Hannah had been engaged before and even though was a successful wedding planner, was guarded to ever give her heart away again. I admired her business savvy and loved the pages where she was giving her aunt and others in town business ideas to help them grow and be successful. She was smart and funny, and I loved how sincere and honest she was with her apologies and feelings.
Bran was a gifted artist, carpenter and cabinetmaker and I love a man who can build things! And when he is sexy and sweet on top of it, well that just makes me swoon. He was patient with Hannah and such an all around great guy. I loved how they got to know each other, physically and emotionally. She was a bit in awe that he could be real, but had a real life to go back to in Las Vegas. She was needed back to work but was also enjoying her extended vacation and had a decision to make. She only knew Bran for a short time, is it worth giving up all that she worked for at home and take a chance on love?
You bet it is and this steamy romance will warm your heart and make you a believer too! I can’t wait for more from this fabulous little town!
Willa, the owner of the Gingerbread Inn welcomes her with open arms and it is there that she meets
Brannigan Prince. And their meet cute is one I have never read before! It’s funny not funny what happens to him, and it was love at first sight for him at least. Bran is best friends and business partners with her cousin Keller, and of course they keep running into each other.
The story progresses at a perfect pace as you get to know the characters so well, their little quirks and background, as well as the beautiful town. The author writes to make you feel as if you are there and makes you wish Lake Mistletoe was really a place we could visit.
Hannah had been engaged before and even though was a successful wedding planner, was guarded to ever give her heart away again. I admired her business savvy and loved the pages where she was giving her aunt and others in town business ideas to help them grow and be successful. She was smart and funny, and I loved how sincere and honest she was with her apologies and feelings.
Bran was a gifted artist, carpenter and cabinetmaker and I love a man who can build things! And when he is sexy and sweet on top of it, well that just makes me swoon. He was patient with Hannah and such an all around great guy. I loved how they got to know each other, physically and emotionally. She was a bit in awe that he could be real, but had a real life to go back to in Las Vegas. She was needed back to work but was also enjoying her extended vacation and had a decision to make. She only knew Bran for a short time, is it worth giving up all that she worked for at home and take a chance on love?
You bet it is and this steamy romance will warm your heart and make you a believer too! I can’t wait for more from this fabulous little town!
January 1, 2023
Amber Kelly gives us stories with endearing characters with a sweet plot that tends to win a place in our hearts. “Smitten in Lake Mistletoe” is no exception. Hannah Whitmar loves her job, lives to organize events and is very good at it, however, this demands a lot from her so she takes a well-deserved vacation in Lake Mistletoe at the inn her family runs; without imagining that it will be the journey of her life. Brannigan Prince who is Keller's best friend, Hannah's cousin, is helping out with some repairs to the place when one of the most epic encounters I've ever read about occurs. Hannah and Bran develop an instant connection, which gradually develops into complicity, friendship, and finally something more.
Hannah is a character that I really liked because she is a woman who shows the complexity and reality of many women. She is hardworking, enthusiastic but after a love disappointment, she thinks that love is not for her. She is cautious and a bit suspicious but Bran manages to change her mind. And it is that this man is everything she needed: he is charming, smart, sweet, sexy and despite everything he always has a positive attitude. The development of their relationship is slow burn but believe me it is totally worth it.
***𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰***
Hannah is a character that I really liked because she is a woman who shows the complexity and reality of many women. She is hardworking, enthusiastic but after a love disappointment, she thinks that love is not for her. She is cautious and a bit suspicious but Bran manages to change her mind. And it is that this man is everything she needed: he is charming, smart, sweet, sexy and despite everything he always has a positive attitude. The development of their relationship is slow burn but believe me it is totally worth it.
***𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰***
November 13, 2022
What a cute holiday read!
If you’re looking for an upbeat read that’s similar to a hallmark style movie, the story of Hannah and Bran is the one for you
Hannah is an over worked, under appreciated wedding planner who’s had bad luck at love. When she ends up taking an extended vacation around Christmas time, she ends up finding more than she bargained for with this vacation.
This story is definitely a slow burn read ( about 68% mark) but so worth it! You feel the tension like you’re living it live with the characters and I love books like this.
It’s going to make you smile, laugh, and shake your head in the best way possible
4/5 ⭐️
If you’re looking for an upbeat read that’s similar to a hallmark style movie, the story of Hannah and Bran is the one for you
Hannah is an over worked, under appreciated wedding planner who’s had bad luck at love. When she ends up taking an extended vacation around Christmas time, she ends up finding more than she bargained for with this vacation.
This story is definitely a slow burn read ( about 68% mark) but so worth it! You feel the tension like you’re living it live with the characters and I love books like this.
It’s going to make you smile, laugh, and shake your head in the best way possible
4/5 ⭐️
October 12, 2025
Bran & Hannah.
These two absolutely drew me in from the very start.
From their violent but funny meet cute to their smitten and sweet ending. I was completely captivated.
I loved their whole journey.
Even if Bran was blinded majority of the time. IFYKYK
I am absolutely eating these Christmas novellas up.
They deliver the right amount of spice, longing, growth, sweetness and Christmas spirit.
They really just hit differently and I’m not mad about it.
Ps. I totally want my own mistletoe snow globe. That would be so cute.
These two absolutely drew me in from the very start.
From their violent but funny meet cute to their smitten and sweet ending. I was completely captivated.
I loved their whole journey.
Even if Bran was blinded majority of the time. IFYKYK
I am absolutely eating these Christmas novellas up.
They deliver the right amount of spice, longing, growth, sweetness and Christmas spirit.
They really just hit differently and I’m not mad about it.
Ps. I totally want my own mistletoe snow globe. That would be so cute.
November 18, 2022
I don't think I have found a book by Ms. Kelly that I haven't liked. This may be a quick read but know it was fantastic. Hannah was devastated 4 years ago and needed magic. Taking a trip to see her family is exactly what she needed. Little did she know that she needed Bran in her life. Let's just that man was yummy. He was always positive and that is what kept me invested. This man was the total package. Again this may have been a novella but it had everything you need in a romance book.
November 30, 2022
I fell in love myself with Bran and Hannah, especially with the laughter out loud lamp scene.
They meet under unusual circumstances while Hannah is visiting Lake Mistletoe. I liked how the story didn’t feel rushed and that the characters actually took the time to get to know one another.
This is a really good book.
They meet under unusual circumstances while Hannah is visiting Lake Mistletoe. I liked how the story didn’t feel rushed and that the characters actually took the time to get to know one another.
This is a really good book.
December 8, 2023
I just couldn’t get into it. A bit cheesy like a hallmark movie, but less entertaining. Too much focus on the inn and the town and all the other characters.
November 17, 2022
This book is for those that wished your Hallmark movies were a little bit spicier during the holidays. I loved the irony in Hannah being an event planner focused on weddings in Vegas. But now she’s getting a whole month break in a small town, in an inn that really focuses on celebrating Christmas every day of the season! I instantly obsessed over Gingerbreak Inn, and caught a terrible case of jealousy! After nearly sending Bran to an early grave, he decides a date is the best way to apologize. He was so curious about her. But she wasn’t staying or his kinda not-serious type. Because of the hesitation, they form a genuine bond that felt natural. Which also means their attraction felt natural, and comfortably unrushed. I giggled. A lot. I was expecting the third act to be what it was, but it still annoyed me. I spent all that time enjoying Hannah, and then she annoyed the heck out of me! Their “I’m sorry” was too soon, and their happily ever after entirely too quickly, especially with the issues she was dealing with. I almost gave this three stars, but I genuinely enjoyed reading it. I loved getting to know the characters and falling in love with their small town during Christmas. I all felt so special. I think maybe if her issues with relationships was dealt with differently, I’d feel differently about Hannah and Bran’s love story. And I’d believe in their love more.
6/10 Dirty Birdy
7/10 Friends to Lovers
5/10 Instalove
8/10 Meet Cute
6/10 Dirty Birdy
7/10 Friends to Lovers
5/10 Instalove
8/10 Meet Cute
November 16, 2022
Smitten in Lake Mistletoe was just the book I needed to get me in the holiday spirit. I loved the first book in this series so much and I was excited to see what was next for the town and these characters I grew to love so much. Hannah is one of the most sought after wedding planners in Las Vegas. After being left at the altar, she throws herself into giving brides the day of their dreams. Even if she doesn't believe in Happily Ever After anymore. After running herself ragged for years vying for a promotion, she finally takes a vacation and goes to spend Christmas with her family in Lake Mistletoe.
Bran is the best friend of her cousin Keller and his business partner. After a disastrous meet cute that involves Bran falling off a ladder after having a lamp thrown in his face. He is determined to get to know the girl with an arm like Brady better. I loved his sense of humor and how charismatic he was.
I loved the small town feel of this book and how everyone supports everyone, something Hannah is not used to at all. The longer she stays in Lake Mistletoe, the more she realizes that maybe this is her Christmas wish she never knew she needed. This was a great holiday read and now has me going to put up my Christmas tree and decorating my house!!!
Bran is the best friend of her cousin Keller and his business partner. After a disastrous meet cute that involves Bran falling off a ladder after having a lamp thrown in his face. He is determined to get to know the girl with an arm like Brady better. I loved his sense of humor and how charismatic he was.
I loved the small town feel of this book and how everyone supports everyone, something Hannah is not used to at all. The longer she stays in Lake Mistletoe, the more she realizes that maybe this is her Christmas wish she never knew she needed. This was a great holiday read and now has me going to put up my Christmas tree and decorating my house!!!
November 18, 2022
✅ Holiday Romance
✅ Small-town Romance
✅ HEA
⭐️: 5/5
🔥: 2.5/5
"I met a guy in a Christmas-themed town
and fell completely in love with him.
How cliche is that?”
Can you imagine what it would feel like to be left at the altar?
That’s how Hannah story starts, years later she turns into a wedding planner ironically in Vegas but she doesn’t believe in the happily ever after fairy tale anymore.
Hannah is on her way to Lake Mistletoe for a much needed vacation and to visit her family. She is staying at the Gingerbread Inn (which is owned by Willa). It’s there that she meets Bran Prince and quite literally knocked him off his feet. Hannah is not looking for anything serious and she may not believe in love, but a brief holiday fling with a sexy mountain man, may be just a thing that will melt her heart.
Going back to Lake Mistletoe was even better the second time around. Pretty much all of the characters that were in the first book made an appearance in Smitten and it was just as magical! Loved Hannah and Brans characters their banter and chemistry was sweet with just enough spice! The letter Bran writes to Hannah had me in happy tears 🥹. Amber Kelly sleighs it yet again…pun intended 😁!
* I received an ARC from the author, and this is my honest review.
**This book is Dual POV and is written in first person perspective.
✅ Small-town Romance
✅ HEA
⭐️: 5/5
🔥: 2.5/5
"I met a guy in a Christmas-themed town
and fell completely in love with him.
How cliche is that?”
Can you imagine what it would feel like to be left at the altar?
That’s how Hannah story starts, years later she turns into a wedding planner ironically in Vegas but she doesn’t believe in the happily ever after fairy tale anymore.
Hannah is on her way to Lake Mistletoe for a much needed vacation and to visit her family. She is staying at the Gingerbread Inn (which is owned by Willa). It’s there that she meets Bran Prince and quite literally knocked him off his feet. Hannah is not looking for anything serious and she may not believe in love, but a brief holiday fling with a sexy mountain man, may be just a thing that will melt her heart.
Going back to Lake Mistletoe was even better the second time around. Pretty much all of the characters that were in the first book made an appearance in Smitten and it was just as magical! Loved Hannah and Brans characters their banter and chemistry was sweet with just enough spice! The letter Bran writes to Hannah had me in happy tears 🥹. Amber Kelly sleighs it yet again…pun intended 😁!
* I received an ARC from the author, and this is my honest review.
**This book is Dual POV and is written in first person perspective.
November 22, 2022
This is one of the cutest holiday reads! It absolutely read like it could (mostly) be a Hallmark movie.
Hannah and Brannigan separately were great characters, but putting them together was the absolute icing on the cake. Hannah’s past lead her to working herself to the bone as a wedding planner…gunning for a higher position…but when she hosts a family member’s wedding and finally takes her own well-deserved vacation to the family resort? Between incredible family who’s supportive, and newfound friends that help slowly speak some sense into her, Hannah’s life is bound to change in ways she’d never expect.
Brannigan is the epitome of single male who just wants that small-town life back. After having gone to Seattle for a girl, and moving back to Lake Mistletoe, he delves deeply into his own work. That includes hanging wreaths outside the Inn…but a chance encounter, shard of glass to the eye, and a giant bruise on the face from a lamp rock his world to the core. Meeting the woman who took him out in one fell swoop was all it took for Brannigan to fall head over heels!
I couldn’t put this down after I started reading, and was only forced to because of work. I love cute Holiday books, and this one is bound to be reread each year!
Hannah and Brannigan separately were great characters, but putting them together was the absolute icing on the cake. Hannah’s past lead her to working herself to the bone as a wedding planner…gunning for a higher position…but when she hosts a family member’s wedding and finally takes her own well-deserved vacation to the family resort? Between incredible family who’s supportive, and newfound friends that help slowly speak some sense into her, Hannah’s life is bound to change in ways she’d never expect.
Brannigan is the epitome of single male who just wants that small-town life back. After having gone to Seattle for a girl, and moving back to Lake Mistletoe, he delves deeply into his own work. That includes hanging wreaths outside the Inn…but a chance encounter, shard of glass to the eye, and a giant bruise on the face from a lamp rock his world to the core. Meeting the woman who took him out in one fell swoop was all it took for Brannigan to fall head over heels!
I couldn’t put this down after I started reading, and was only forced to because of work. I love cute Holiday books, and this one is bound to be reread each year!
November 16, 2022
Such a heartwarming and festive book to get you in the holiday mood. I absolutely loved Bran and Hannah. Hannah showed up very much the city girl in the small festive town and from the moment Bran laid eyes on Hannah he wanted her. But that first meeting went off with a hitch and made things more interesting.
Hannah gets to experience a slower pace of life and experience all the Christmas traditions she’s missed being married to her job in the city. Even with the way Bran and Hannah meet Bran charms Hannah and wears her down with the help of her mom to explore the chemistry between them. It starts with a dinner and then Bran weaves himself into the time she has left in her vacation. As it goes when Hannah starts to experience life spending time with family and taking the time to explore what is going on with Bran she just might have a change of heart when it comes to what’s important.
This was a very lighthearted and easy book to read. I absolutely adored Bran and the guy made me cry at the thoughtful gift he made Hannah. I couldn’t get enough of these two and didn’t want the book to end.
Hannah gets to experience a slower pace of life and experience all the Christmas traditions she’s missed being married to her job in the city. Even with the way Bran and Hannah meet Bran charms Hannah and wears her down with the help of her mom to explore the chemistry between them. It starts with a dinner and then Bran weaves himself into the time she has left in her vacation. As it goes when Hannah starts to experience life spending time with family and taking the time to explore what is going on with Bran she just might have a change of heart when it comes to what’s important.
This was a very lighthearted and easy book to read. I absolutely adored Bran and the guy made me cry at the thoughtful gift he made Hannah. I couldn’t get enough of these two and didn’t want the book to end.
November 19, 2022
Smitten at Lake Mistletoe is a fantastic holiday romance that will have you feeling all the feels. Ms.Kelly always delivers such a wonderful and enjoyable story that you cannot help but fall in love with the characters and the storyline. When you are left at the altar it is one of the worst experiences of your life but what does Hannah do? She becomes the best wedding planner the world has ever seen. Is she looking for romance again? Does she believe that marriage is the ultimate dream? Well, those thoughts are far from her head. When the opportunity to have a Christmas vacation at a family's Inn she takes them up on it. The only thing that she was not expecting was to meet Bran, a handsome man whom she was determined to keep the walls up around her heart so he could not get in. Have a Christmas fling, why not. Have your feelings involved, definitely not. Well, Bran was determined to change her thinking about relationships and romance. Bran was the perfect book-boyfriend that any woman would want.
Looking for a terrific Christmas novella, I highly recommend picking up Smitten at Lake Mistletoe.
Looking for a terrific Christmas novella, I highly recommend picking up Smitten at Lake Mistletoe.
November 19, 2022
*4 stars*
Another read for me by this author and definitely won't be my last one. I loved the feel of the story and it's definitely a Christmas story for that time of the year you don't want to miss. I enjoyed the chemistry between Hannah and Brannigan but also loved the side characters that made this even more relatable. A great Christmas read!
When Hannah's been left at the altar, she decides she needs a break from it all and returns to Lake Mistletoe to spend Christmas time with her family. The first day isn't going as planned as a lot of things happen that may change the course of her stay but when she meets Brannigan "Bran", they get off on the wrong foot but there seems to be a spark between them. Even though she's there on holiday, opportunities arise and it may be just what she needed. Bran has been working at the shop for a while now and is happy with his life but when Hannah walks into town, there's an attraction between them that both can't really ignore even though he knows she's not staying long. Hannah's starting to rethink her life and maybe being in Lake Mistletoe is just what the doctor ordered. Will she take a chance or will she go?...
Another read for me by this author and definitely won't be my last one. I loved the feel of the story and it's definitely a Christmas story for that time of the year you don't want to miss. I enjoyed the chemistry between Hannah and Brannigan but also loved the side characters that made this even more relatable. A great Christmas read!
When Hannah's been left at the altar, she decides she needs a break from it all and returns to Lake Mistletoe to spend Christmas time with her family. The first day isn't going as planned as a lot of things happen that may change the course of her stay but when she meets Brannigan "Bran", they get off on the wrong foot but there seems to be a spark between them. Even though she's there on holiday, opportunities arise and it may be just what she needed. Bran has been working at the shop for a while now and is happy with his life but when Hannah walks into town, there's an attraction between them that both can't really ignore even though he knows she's not staying long. Hannah's starting to rethink her life and maybe being in Lake Mistletoe is just what the doctor ordered. Will she take a chance or will she go?...
November 20, 2022
Hannah Whitmar is a woman scorned after being left at the alter four years ago and no longer believes in love and happily ever after's. Now she is top event and wedding coordinator and in desperate need of vacation. She travels to Lake Mistletoe, a small valley town in Idaho, to visit with her fun-loving aunt and her family. After a disastrous meet cute that had her throwing a lamp out of her window, she meets Brannigan Prince, the best friend and business partner of her cousin. What she doesn't except is to be swept up in the holiday traditions of this small town and for her frozen heart to thaw.
Amber Kelly is a queen of small town romance. Smitten in Lake Mistletoe is a sweet holiday romance with just a hint of spice. It gives off Hallmark movie vibes and I am all for it!!! It was the perfect feel good story about the magic of the holidays, the charm of a small town, and the power of just a few kisses under the mistletoe. If you love second chances at love, friends to lovers, and small town romances then Hannah and Bran's story is for you.
Amber Kelly is a queen of small town romance. Smitten in Lake Mistletoe is a sweet holiday romance with just a hint of spice. It gives off Hallmark movie vibes and I am all for it!!! It was the perfect feel good story about the magic of the holidays, the charm of a small town, and the power of just a few kisses under the mistletoe. If you love second chances at love, friends to lovers, and small town romances then Hannah and Bran's story is for you.
December 23, 2022
This was a really cute holiday novella. It’s a stand alone in a 2 book series with characters from the first book appearing in this one, however I have not read the first and I had no issues reading this one without it.
Hannah was left at the altar on her wedding day. Despite having the worst imaginable thing happen to her on her own wedding day, she loves being an event planner specializing in giving brides their perfect dream wedding. Working in Vegas in the event industry has its drawbacks though and Hannah decides to spend some much needed downtime in Lake Mistletoe with family and friends.
Enter Brannigan Prince. Swoon. The teddy bear of a man is good with his hands (woodworking 😉), big and brawn, great with kids, and lives in a real life custom tree house..fit with its own pizza oven in the stone fireplace. Could anyone resist Bran and his charm? I don’t think so.
In terms of spice, this was like a cute Christmas hallmark with a couple spicy scenes. The plot was all about Hannah and Bran’s meet-disaster, their time at the inn getting ready for the Holly ball, and their adorable Christmas romance.
“𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝗶𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜’𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗜’𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗻, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂”
I recommend this one for those of you looking for a cute, short, Christmas romance to squeeze in during this last week before Christmas! ✨
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶/5
Hannah was left at the altar on her wedding day. Despite having the worst imaginable thing happen to her on her own wedding day, she loves being an event planner specializing in giving brides their perfect dream wedding. Working in Vegas in the event industry has its drawbacks though and Hannah decides to spend some much needed downtime in Lake Mistletoe with family and friends.
Enter Brannigan Prince. Swoon. The teddy bear of a man is good with his hands (woodworking 😉), big and brawn, great with kids, and lives in a real life custom tree house..fit with its own pizza oven in the stone fireplace. Could anyone resist Bran and his charm? I don’t think so.
In terms of spice, this was like a cute Christmas hallmark with a couple spicy scenes. The plot was all about Hannah and Bran’s meet-disaster, their time at the inn getting ready for the Holly ball, and their adorable Christmas romance.
“𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝗶𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜’𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗜’𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗻, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂”
I recommend this one for those of you looking for a cute, short, Christmas romance to squeeze in during this last week before Christmas! ✨
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶/5
November 15, 2022
This was a quick and fun holiday read that just warmed my heart. Hannah was a fantastic wedding planner in Las Vegas. She was working towards a promotion but for this holiday season, she needed a break from life and decided to head to stay with family in Lake Mistletoe. She thought she would visit with family and help them with their holiday festivities. She had no idea she would end up never wanting to leave.
Bran moved to Lake Mistletoe to help his best friend start up a business. They enjoyed working together and Bran loved Keller’s family. He never expected while helping out at the inn to be literally knocked off his feet and ending up falling off a ladder and for the girl that caused it all. He knew starting something with Hannah was a risk since she wasn’t planning on staying in tow.
But the heart wants what the heart wants. And Bran and Hannah both end up Smitten in Lake Mistletoe.
Bran moved to Lake Mistletoe to help his best friend start up a business. They enjoyed working together and Bran loved Keller’s family. He never expected while helping out at the inn to be literally knocked off his feet and ending up falling off a ladder and for the girl that caused it all. He knew starting something with Hannah was a risk since she wasn’t planning on staying in tow.
But the heart wants what the heart wants. And Bran and Hannah both end up Smitten in Lake Mistletoe.
November 19, 2022
4.5 Stars
I loved this book from beginning to end. This is the perfect book to read during the holiday season because it will put you right into the spirit of the season. This is the second book in the series and just as good as the first. I loved Bran and Hannah. Their first meeting is quite memorable to say the least. I loved their inside joke with the mistletoe and it's so romantic of Bran. Sometimes what we think we want is not what we need. Hannah learns that with her vacation to Lake Mistletoe and the Gingerbread Inn. I still want to go visit the Gingerbread Inn during holidays. All the events and activities are right up my alley! I loved watching the magic of the town worm it's way around Hannah. If anyone deserves happiness it's her. Bran is prime book boyfriend just like his friend Keller. He's the kind of guy I would love to have by my side during the holidays. I would highly recommend this one!!
I loved this book from beginning to end. This is the perfect book to read during the holiday season because it will put you right into the spirit of the season. This is the second book in the series and just as good as the first. I loved Bran and Hannah. Their first meeting is quite memorable to say the least. I loved their inside joke with the mistletoe and it's so romantic of Bran. Sometimes what we think we want is not what we need. Hannah learns that with her vacation to Lake Mistletoe and the Gingerbread Inn. I still want to go visit the Gingerbread Inn during holidays. All the events and activities are right up my alley! I loved watching the magic of the town worm it's way around Hannah. If anyone deserves happiness it's her. Bran is prime book boyfriend just like his friend Keller. He's the kind of guy I would love to have by my side during the holidays. I would highly recommend this one!!
December 20, 2022
Hannah and Bran
Another heartwarming holiday romance. This was a quick read with low angst and high Christmas spirit.
Hannah arrives in Lake Mistletoe on vacation and to visit her Aunt who works at the Gingerbread Inn. She doesn’t expect to like the slower pace or the tight knit community as much as she does. Her “meet cute” with Bran was unexpected and ended up being a running joke for the two of them. Hannah doesn’t believe in love, but spends her life planning everyone else’s perfect wedding. Bran sees right through her and makes it his mission to prove that she does believe, she just needs a little encouragement and the right partner.
I loved Bran and his patience. I loved the legend of the mistletoe and the way he uses that to his advantage to create something incredibly special for Hannah. The present combined with his note were so sweet! This was the perfect story to bring a little holiday magic to life.
Another heartwarming holiday romance. This was a quick read with low angst and high Christmas spirit.
Hannah arrives in Lake Mistletoe on vacation and to visit her Aunt who works at the Gingerbread Inn. She doesn’t expect to like the slower pace or the tight knit community as much as she does. Her “meet cute” with Bran was unexpected and ended up being a running joke for the two of them. Hannah doesn’t believe in love, but spends her life planning everyone else’s perfect wedding. Bran sees right through her and makes it his mission to prove that she does believe, she just needs a little encouragement and the right partner.
I loved Bran and his patience. I loved the legend of the mistletoe and the way he uses that to his advantage to create something incredibly special for Hannah. The present combined with his note were so sweet! This was the perfect story to bring a little holiday magic to life.
November 16, 2022
Are you looking for an adorable holiday read that will give you all the warm fuzzies? Yes? Then this book is for you!
Hannah arrives in Lake Mistletoe determined to take a month long vacation in her cousins Inn while staying as far away from her stressful job as possible. What she doesn’t expect, is to meet Bran. He is the epitome of Christmas - loves everything about it, specifically the mistletoe.
Bran, I loved his character so much! He was so fun and funny and just brought lightness to all situations, including the situations that left him with an eye patch and a sling.
This is a slow burn, low angst romance that will leave you wanting more. Even with the slow burn, I enjoyed the progression of their relationship and where they ended up (so cute!)
I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!
Hannah arrives in Lake Mistletoe determined to take a month long vacation in her cousins Inn while staying as far away from her stressful job as possible. What she doesn’t expect, is to meet Bran. He is the epitome of Christmas - loves everything about it, specifically the mistletoe.
Bran, I loved his character so much! He was so fun and funny and just brought lightness to all situations, including the situations that left him with an eye patch and a sling.
This is a slow burn, low angst romance that will leave you wanting more. Even with the slow burn, I enjoyed the progression of their relationship and where they ended up (so cute!)
I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!
November 19, 2022
SMITTEN IN LAKE MISTLETOE by Amber Kelly
The perfect book to get us ready in the holiday spirit. If you have read the first book which was Willa and Kellers story then you will definitely want to read this one and absolutely love it too. In this book we met Hanna which is Kellers cousin and of course Bran Kellers business partner and best friend. Hanna is visiting and trying to get a vacation from her demanding job as a well sought out wedding planner. She is used to giving brides their most perfect day and yet she was left behind on her special day. So to her love no longer exists. Or does it? I loved the fun banter the fun flirty humor Bran has. This book will lift your spirits and put you in the perfect holiday spirit. You will love Hanna and Bran and all the characters in this amazing cute town. I can’t wait for more. Highly recommend.
The perfect book to get us ready in the holiday spirit. If you have read the first book which was Willa and Kellers story then you will definitely want to read this one and absolutely love it too. In this book we met Hanna which is Kellers cousin and of course Bran Kellers business partner and best friend. Hanna is visiting and trying to get a vacation from her demanding job as a well sought out wedding planner. She is used to giving brides their most perfect day and yet she was left behind on her special day. So to her love no longer exists. Or does it? I loved the fun banter the fun flirty humor Bran has. This book will lift your spirits and put you in the perfect holiday spirit. You will love Hanna and Bran and all the characters in this amazing cute town. I can’t wait for more. Highly recommend.
November 19, 2022
This book had, hands down, one of the most unforgettable meet-cutes I've come across in recent memory. Talk about Hannah making an impact on Bran, and literally at that! It was darn easy to like these two, and I appreciated that they forged a friendship while getting their flirt on as well. This was a fairly lighthearted read, with a bit of angst to it. There is conflict, but thank goodness it wasn't overly dramatized nor was the resolution prolonged. It was obvious that Hannah and Bran shared a connection, with an ease to them. Yes, Hannah lived and worked in Vegas, and this was supposed to be nothing more than a vacation, but you know what they say: love doesn't care what your plans may be. Aside from the main characters, the supporting cast was a source of humor for readers and guidance for Hannah and Bran. All in all, Smitten in Lake Mistletoe is a 4.5-star read.
November 17, 2022
Being left at the alter has given Hannah a poor taste on love, but does not stop her from becoming one of the top event planners in Vegas, so when she decides to take the holiday off from work and visits her cousins Inn on Lake Mistletoe romance is the last thing she thinks she is going to find. But with one thrown lamp and one bruised but sexy man her holiday becomes so much brighter. Can Bran show her that true love is real? Or will he only get to kiss her under the Mistletoe? This was a wonderful holiday read. The joy of Christmas surrounded by romance and connections makes this a story that will put a smile on the readers faces and warm their hearts. Amber Kelly has brightened the holiday for anyone who reads this book.
November 19, 2022
Even though Hannah’s wedding day was the worst day in her life she has made a career out of ensuring the same doesn’t hold true for other brides. Needing a break from the demands of her career she decides to spend the holiday season with her family in Lake Mistletoe. She believed that love only happened in fairy tales however Bran might be the exception to the rule.
Bran is the perfect mix of sweet and sexy and is drawn to Hannah in a way he has never felt before. He is determined to show her that the only place she belongs is with him.
Fun and flirty I enjoyed seeing the romance between Hannah and Bran. Her determination to fight it is no match for his charm and she might just realize that love with the right person is the best gift of all.
Bran is the perfect mix of sweet and sexy and is drawn to Hannah in a way he has never felt before. He is determined to show her that the only place she belongs is with him.
Fun and flirty I enjoyed seeing the romance between Hannah and Bran. Her determination to fight it is no match for his charm and she might just realize that love with the right person is the best gift of all.
November 16, 2022
This is a cute, feel good story about finding love and where you belong!
After being left at the alter, Hannah threw herself into work. She no longer believes in happily ever after and works non-stop. Finally taking a vacation, she goes to Lake Mistletoe. I love her first interaction with Bran! It was definitely original! Bran is such a sweet and loving man! He's easy going and helps Hannah to break out of her anti love shell. Their relationship happens so naturally. It was so nice to see Hannah finally take the steps to being happy. I have to say though, Bran steals the show. He's so swoony!
I received an ARC for an honest review.
After being left at the alter, Hannah threw herself into work. She no longer believes in happily ever after and works non-stop. Finally taking a vacation, she goes to Lake Mistletoe. I love her first interaction with Bran! It was definitely original! Bran is such a sweet and loving man! He's easy going and helps Hannah to break out of her anti love shell. Their relationship happens so naturally. It was so nice to see Hannah finally take the steps to being happy. I have to say though, Bran steals the show. He's so swoony!
I received an ARC for an honest review.
December 29, 2022
Lazy writing for a sequel
I loved 80% of this book. But, the rest was just bad writing. The first sex scene is a carbon copy, nearly word for word, with another book. And in what world are we to believe the boat decorating tradition, which book one made a huge deal about not being announced until the morning of, would now be days earlier? Lazy writing. The author wanted a reason to get the two lovers together but should have looked elsewhere. The whole book premise is on these yearly traditions. I simply don't believe that they would have changed the traditions in this case one year later to suit the town.
I loved 80% of this book. But, the rest was just bad writing. The first sex scene is a carbon copy, nearly word for word, with another book. And in what world are we to believe the boat decorating tradition, which book one made a huge deal about not being announced until the morning of, would now be days earlier? Lazy writing. The author wanted a reason to get the two lovers together but should have looked elsewhere. The whole book premise is on these yearly traditions. I simply don't believe that they would have changed the traditions in this case one year later to suit the town.
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