I didn't realize that this was #11 in the series. I'm sure I could have followed it but I knew from page 1 where this book was headed but decided to read at least 30 pages.

I decided I didn't want to read it so it's off to my LFL for hopefully others maybe to enjoy more than me. ( )

Summer at Lake Haven by RaeAnne Thayne is a 2020 HQN publication.

A pleasant summertime romance

Samantha lived under her mother’s thumb her entire life, enduring her criticisms and negativity without fully realizing the impact it was having on her. With her mother’s passing, Samantha is naturally grieving, but she’s also ready to hit the reset button and start living her life with a fresh outlook.

While Samantha has dreams of becoming a fashion designer, for now, she’s content to run her shop and design a dream wedding dress for her best friend, Gemma. She also has her hands full taking care of newborn puppies. Despite her penchant for falling in love easily and often, Samantha is too busy to even think about romance- which she concedes is the last thing she needs in her life anyway.

Ian Somerhill arrives in Haven Point to attend his sister’s wedding and to enjoy a bit of down time with his two children before he must return to England and step into a role of duty that will take over his life.

Ian moves into the cottage right next door to his sister’s best friend for the summer. Initially, Ian rubs Samantha the wrong way, but she is taken with his kids immediately. Despite the friction between them, Samantha and Ian grow closer as the wedding date approaches.

Unfortunately, no matter how much they might want to explore the possibilities, Ian’s life is complicated, and his obligations are non-negotiable….

I love RaeAnne Thayne and have enjoyed several books in Lake Haven series. Sadly, this is the last chapter in the series. While this is not the strongest offering of the series, it was a nice, sweet romance perfect for light summertime reading.

Cute kids, adorable puppies, fashion designs, good friends, and lovely happily ever after is hard to beat.

3.5 stars ( )

I really enjoyed this clean summer romance at Lake Haven. I received this book for free and I voluntarily chose to review this. I've given it a 4.7* rating. I really liked the hero and heroine but the idea about Love at first sight, bothers me a little bit. Add young children and puppies to the mix and you have fun bits throughout. I'll be reading a lot more of this author's work. ( )

Since I couldn’t go to the lake, I decided that RaeAnne Thayne’s latest book Summer at Lake Haven would be the next best thing. This is Thayne’s concluding book in her Haven Point series, and what a great wrap-up it is! Samantha Fremont is a creative, sweet, and endearing heroine, and Ian Summerhill is a scholarly, attractive English hero. I enjoyed seeing their relationship grow and develop as they dealt with Ian’s two adorable children and Samantha’s charming puppies.

Thayne is a master at writing heartwarming stories with delightful small-town settings and colorful, lovable, three-dimensional characters. I’ve enjoyed meeting many of the wonderful citizens of Haven Point in previous books in the series, and it was such fun to have some of them pop up again in this one. If you’re looking for a clean, charming read this summer, this book is the one for you. 4.5 stars

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy from the author/publisher. All opinions are my own. ( )