Mistletoe and Holly

Lake Serenity, Book 1

De: Carmen Richter

Narrado por: Daphne Winters

Fate was fickle…but could it change?

I met my soulmate when I was eleven years old. I thought we’d be together forever, but then our fairytale ending was ripped away by a drunk driver, leaving me to care for our daughter alone. After Owen died, I threw myself into being the best mom I could be. If I couldn’t have him, at least I could keep his memory alive by raising Harper the way he would have wanted. I was convinced I’d spend the rest of my life mourning him…until an accident, a snowstorm, and a meddling eight-year-old opened my eyes to the man who had been there for me all along: his older brother, Shephard.

Would the trauma of my past dictate my future, or would I find the courage to open my heart again and find a new happily ever after?

©2002 Carmen Richter (P)2025 Carmen Richters

Hallmark!

This book was the perfect way to bring in the week before Christmas! Super quick listen/read that will have you feeling all the feels! I went from crying, to laughing, to blushing through this book. It gives sweet Hallmark vibes that pulls at your heart strings with just a bit of spice. If you’re a Christmas hallmark girly then I highly recommend this one.

The audiobook performance by the narrator portrayed all the needed emotions and kept me hooked throughout. Seriously, I couldn’t be bothered to take my headphones out until I was finished.

The Perfect Christmas Audiobook!

This story was so cute and the perfect combination of plot and spice, but what got me was the narration. How one person can be three different voices (Holly, Shep, and Harper) and sound completely different, and yet still convincing, is wild to me. Of course it was a female voice doing both parts, but there were times I almost forgot the voice reading for Shep was the same one that was so feminine and cute for Holly. Great story, Carmen, and Daphne, wow! Amazing performance.

Spicy Hallmark

I absolutely adored the narration of this spicy Hallmark-style romance! The narrator brought the story to life with warmth, charm, and just the right amount of heat to make the chemistry between the characters electric. Her ability to shift between voices effortlessly made each character distinct, adding depth and personality to every interaction.

The pacing was perfect—smooth and engaging without ever feeling rushed, making the couple of hours fly by in the best way possible. The emotional moments felt genuine, the flirty banter was playful, and the steamy scenes? 🔥🔥🔥

If you’re looking for an audiobook that feels like the perfect mix of cozy romance and just enough spice to keep things interesting, this is it!

“You're the air I breath. The blood in my veins. Every single beat of my heart.”

This was a really cute, holiday novella. Perfect for when you're looking for something quick and cozy to listen to.

I really enjoyed seeing Harper play matchmaker with her mom and uncle, and also seeing how both Shephard and Holly gave themselves and each other a chance at loving each other after the loss of one of the most important people in their lives.

Daphne Winters did an excellent job with this solo narration. She brought all the characters to life perfectly, and I absolutely loved her as Harper.

Quote: “You're a part of me Holl, ingrained deep in my soul. And no matter what happens between us now, I need you to know that it's always been you and it always will be.”

cute

This was such a cute, sweet novella. I couldn't get enough of it. Harper is my favorite she makes the story so much better! And Holly and Shep are really so perfect !! Spicy and cute