This USA Today bestselling author invites you to the delightful small town of Sweetwater Springs where the magic of Christmas brings two strangers together in this “story you won’‘t forget” (RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times bestselling author). Christmas is coming to the North Carolina mountains, and the air is fresh and crisp and filled with promise. After the devastating loss of her job in the … After the devastating loss of her job in the big city, the small town of Sweetwater Springs feels like heaven to Kaitlyn Russo. She’’s inherited her grandparents’’ charming (if a little rundown) bed and breakfast, and it’’s just the new lease on life she needs. Only “heaven” comes with a catch – and a handsome and completelyinfuriating one at that.
After what he hopes will be a quick trip, Mitch Hargrove wants nothing more than to put his hometown in the rearview mirror. But his plans get derailed when he learns he’’s now half-owner of the Sweetwater B&B. The fact that he’’s given only two months to make the inn a success is a huge problem, but it’’s his pretty – and incredibly headstrong – partner who’’s the real challenge. With the holiday fast approaching and a grand re-opening looming, will Mitch keep running from the ghosts of Christmas past . . . or will he realize the true gift he’’s been given?
Includes the bonus short story “A Midnight Clear” by Hope Ramsay!
What readers are saying about Christmas on Mistletoe Lane…
“This book was exactly what I needed to kick off the holiday season.”
“A holiday story full of second chances, romance and magic…It’’s got all the feels-and a fabulous holiday message.”
“I truly enjoyed this fun holiday read.”
“This book needs to be made into a Hallmark Christmas movie!”
uccess is a huge problem, but it’’s his pretty – and incredibly headstrong – partner who’’s the real challenge. With the holiday fast approaching and a grand re-opening looming, will Mitch keep running from the ghosts of Christmas past . . . or will he realize the true gift he’’s been given?
Includes the bonus short story “A Midnight Clear” by Hope Ramsay!
What readers are saying about Christmas on Mistletoe Lane…
“This book was exactly what I needed to kick off the holiday season.”
“A holiday story full of second chances, romance and magic…It’’s got all the feels-and a fabulous holiday message.”
“I truly enjoyed this fun holiday read.”
“This book needs to be made into a Hallmark Christmas movie!”uccess is a huge problem, but it’’s his pretty – and incredibly headstrong – partner who’’s the real challenge. With the holiday fast approaching and a grand re-opening looming, will Mitch keep running from the ghosts of Christmas past . . . or will he realize the true gift he’’s been given?
Includes the bonus short story “A Midnight Clear” by Hope Ramsay!
What readers are saying about Christmas on Mistletoe Lane…
“This book was exactly what I needed to kick off the holiday season.”
“A holiday story full of second chances, romance and magic…It’’s got all the feels-and a fabulous holiday message.”
“I truly enjoyed this fun holiday read.”
“This book needs to be made into a Hallmark Christmas movie!”uccess is a huge problem, but it’’s his pretty – and incredibly headstrong – partner who’’s the real challenge. With the holiday fast approaching and a grand re-opening looming, will Mitch keep running from the ghosts of Christmas past . . . or will he realize the true gift he’’s been given?
Includes the bonus short story “A Midnight Clear” by Hope Ramsay!
What readers are saying about Christmas on Mistletoe Lane…
“This book was exactly what I needed to kick off the holiday season.”
“A holiday story full of second chances, romance and magic…It’’s got all the feels-and a fabulous holiday message.”
“I truly enjoyed this fun holiday read.”
“This book needs to be made into a Hallmark Christmas movie!”st . . . or will he realize the true gift he’’s been given?
Includes the bonus short story “A Midnight Clear” by Hope Ramsay!
What readers are saying about Christmas on Mistletoe Lane…
“This book was exactly what I needed to kick off the holiday season.”
“A holiday story full of second chances, romance and magic…It’’s got all the feels-and a fabulous holiday message.”
“I truly enjoyed this fun holiday read.”
“This book needs to be made into a Hallmark Christmas movie!”more
How does Annie Rains do it? Combine Christmas charm with small town, contemporary, hometown-heartache, troubled hero with a heart of gold, and the family who doesn’t get it, with the heroine who’s faced all the challenges of the big city workplace and has the wisdom and wariness to show for it? This is a lovely book, perfect for warming your heart on a long winter night. I wanted to bake a batch of cookies just so I had an excuse to drop by the Sweetwater B&N to share a cup of wassail with Mitch and Kaitlyn. (I haven’t tried Mable’s gingerbread cheesecake recipe yet…)
Hope Ramsey’s novella, “A Midnight Clear,” is the perfect stocking stuffer extra, with the dearest and sympathetic grinch (he’s NOT a grinch) you will ever meet. Happy reading!
I love Annie Rains’ books. This is a lovely story that will definitely put you in the holiday mood!
Characters you’ll love, a hero to swoon for, gorgeous mountain setting, and plenty of Christmas spirit – what more could you want?! I adore everything about this book!
Settle back with a cup of cocoa and a sugar cookie and be prepared for a treat of a story. In truth, this book is a perfect tale for anytime of the year. I truly enjoyed the characters and if the the Sweetwater B&B did exist, I’d book a room right now!
Enchanting! I love her books but this one is special. A beyond the grave bequest leads to a wonderful love story. The character development makes this a delightful read. I’m glad Mitch made all the correct decisions
Christmas on Mistletoe Lane is the debut novel in Annie Rains’ new Sweetwater Springs series. I adore reading Annie Rains novels because she creates interesting, relatable characters and unique, emotional stories for them. Kaitlyn Russo and Mitch Hargrove learn they have inherited the Sweetwater B&B from Kaitlyn’s grandmother. Mabel Russo’s will stipulates that Kaitlyn and Mitch have 8 weeks to get the B&B up and running and they must run the inn together. The unusual provision in Mabel’s will intrigued me and drew mw into the story.
Grandmother Mabel’s inheritance is the answer to Kaitlyn’s prayers. She left her job after a client made unwanted advances towards her and desperately needs a fresh start. Kaitlyn needed the B&B to be successful. I love how running the inn, becoming a member of the Sweetwater community and connecting with her guests restored her confidence. Mitch worked for Kaitlyn’s grandparents and isn’t sure if the B&B can be restored or if they can even afford to pay for the inn’s upkeep. Mitch spends time with his mom and reconnects with his high school friends. Annie Rains writes great military heroes; I adored Mitch Hargrove. His transformation from a broody ex-marine to an important member of the Sweetwater community was flawlessly written.
Annie Rains is an amazing story teller—her descriptive voice and her honest, emotional dialogue draws you into the story. I could picture Mitch and Kaitlyn picking out the Christmas tree for the inn, Mitch teaching Kaitlyn to cook and the couple falling in love as they worked together to restore the inn. I adored the attraction between Kaitlyn and Mitch, the B&B guests and their stories, the importance of community in the town and the secondary characters of Alex, Tuck Cassie and Kyle. Mitch’s conflicting emotions and career decisions play an important role in the story. The last few chapters of the novel are perfectly paced, emotional and very romantic as Mitch realizes the true spirit of Mabel’s gift.
If you are looking to read a holiday story full of second chances, romance and magic, pick up a copy of Christmas on Mistletoe Lane. It’s got all the feels—and a fabulous holiday message.
I absolutely loved everything about this book! It steals your heart from the very first pages
to the last.
It’s a heartwarming & emotional story
about Kaitlyn & Mitch. The first time
they meet is when they’re both told they’ve each inherited half of Kaitlyn’s
late Grandma’s Sweetwater B & B.
It is stipulated in the will that Kaitlyn
& Mitch are to be given two months
only to make the Inn a success.
With Kaitlyn moving to Sweetwater Springs, it’s a chance for her to start to a new life.
For Mitch, being home, is the last place he wants to be.
Christmas On Mistletoe Lane is beautifully written, and the plot is an engaging one that’s perfect for the holiday season.
Can’t wait for Book two!!
Most Highly Recommended!!!
Wonderful Christmas story , my first for 2018, Katilyn and Mitch find themselves the new owners of A sweet B and B , willed to them by her grandma ,They ha e two months to get it back up and running , Love and forgiveness are in the cards as well , for Mitch who left town years ago , love the characters and can’t wait for the next book
I adored this book from cover to cover. Engaging story and realistic characters all set in a picturesque town that drew me in and made me want to visit. Looking forward to more books by Anne Rains.
Really enjoyed this book.
I really wanted to like the book, but it was not what I expected. I liked the plot, but It was not the book for me due to the homosexuality depicted in the book.
Love Annie Rains and her books. She never disappoints
Good book. But way too wordy. Good plot. I skipped over a lot of paragraphs because many were unnecessary for the read. No need to explain the same thing over and over. I loved the characters and how everything was presented.
Perfect for getting ready for Christmas
This was such a fun Christmas story that also introduced us to a fun new town. Both Kaitlyn & Mitch were thrown for a loop when the learned that they both inherited the Sweetwater Springs Inn from her Grandma. Neither was happy at first & they had 2 months to make it a success. They had to learn to work together, listen to each other as well as their friends that live in Sweetwater Springs.
The first book in the Sweetwater Springs series a well written Christmas story with a very good storyline. This is the first book by this Author that I have read and I want to read more by her. Kaitlyn Russo comes to Sweetwater Springs as she has inherited her deceased grandparents’ charming (if a little rundown) bed and breakfast. Then she finds out she is half owner with Mitch Hargrove. I enjoyed seeing their story come together.
I enjoyed this Christmas romance by an author who is new to me. Kaitlyn Russo and Mitch Hagrove inherit a rundown B & B from Kaitlyn’s grandmother. Kaitlyn is looking for a new start after her career is destroyed in NYC. Mitch is just coming home for a brief stay and never intends to stay in Sweetwater Springs, the site of his worst nightmare – an accident that permanently paralyzed a high school friend. The accident also resulted in his exile and his mother’s loss of her main cleaning job. However the will specifies that Mitch and Kaitlyn must run the B & B together for 2 months in order to inherit so Mitch agrees to stay for only 2 months. He did not count on falling for Kaitlyn.
Amazing first read in this series! Great and relatable characters ! Loved the entire story and sweet Water Springs!!! This feel good page turner leaves you wanting more! A first by me from this author leaves you needing The next in the series immediately!! Loved this so much !! 1
The first book in author Annie Rains Sweetwater Springs series, has me craving for more! I was hooked from the beginning and could not put this book down until I reached the end! Filled with romance, regrets and forgiveness, Christmas on Mistletoe Lane will feed the hunger of so many reader’s appetites. I have never fell so hard for a series since Robyn Carrs’, Virgin River Series, but author Annie Rains has surpassed my expectations! Kaitlyn Russo has inherited her grandparent’s Sweetwater Bed & Breakfast. Little does she know that her grandmother Mabel also made handsome, ex marine, Mitch Hargrove her partner. Living back in Sweetwater is not on Mitch’s to-do list. He wants to get this business with the B&B over with so he can leave as quickly as possible. With the stipulations that Mabel added to the will, Kaitlyn and Mitch must be partners for 2 months or the Inn will be forfeited and sold for charity. With determination and will power, Kaitlyn convinces Mitch to stay and help get the Inn back on its feet. Will the beauty and majestic setting of Sweetwater Springs make this a Christmas to remember for the new business partners? Will Mitch and Kaitlyn find a way to bury the past and receive the forgiveness that they want? Will grandmother Mabel’s last act of matchmaking be a success or will it only lead to more heartbreak? I am so excited that I found this beautiful series! I cannot wait to see what else is in store for Sweetwater Springs!
Amazing descriptions of the town and the surrounding areas. The characters were warm and kind. You felt like you were there.