Lights of St. Augustine Series by Amy Rafferty

One betrayal. One beachfront inn. One Christmas that changes everything. When 56 year old Holly Bennett discovers her husband’s affair with her best friend, 35 years of marriage vanish in an instant. Five months later, with divorce papers filed and her twelve-year-old granddaughter in her care, Holly is barely holding it together. But a faded brochure tucked into an old desk drawer offers her something she didn’t think she’d find again—a way forward... moreOne betrayal. One beachfront inn. One Christmas that changes everything. When 56 year old Holly Bennett discovers her husband’s affair with her best friend, 35 years of marriage vanish in an instant. Five months later, with divorce papers filed and her twelve-year-old granddaughter in her care, Holly is barely holding it together. But a faded brochure tucked into an old desk drawer offers her something she didn’t think she’d find again—a way forward. The Christmas Inn on Anastasia Island is wrapped in a century of traditions and twinkle lights, but behind its charm is a family fighting to save it. Jack Christmas is a divorced innkeeper trying to hold onto the legacy that’s slipping through his fingers. What he doesn’t expect is a guest like Holly—fierce, wounded, and quietly brilliant—who might just help him restore more than the inn. As candlelit carols echo down cobbled streets and the Nights of Lights festival sets the town aglow, Holly and Jack discover a connection they weren’t looking for—and a chance at love neither of them saw coming. But when the woman who shattered Holly’s life returns, and the future of the inn is threatened, everything they’ve built is on the line. Set against the coastal magic of St. Augustine, this emotionally rich, slow-burn holiday romance is filled with healing, hope, and the kind of second chances that only happen when you finally let go of the past. Read Book 1 now and unwrap a love story that proves some gifts don’t come wrapped in ribbon—they arrive when you least expect them, exactly when you need them most. less

He came home to heal. He didn’t expect to become the hero they all needed. When Marine Gabe Bennett steps back into the Christmas Inn, it’s supposed to be a quiet holiday on the sidelines. But one unexpected homecoming sets off a season of reckoning—and redemption. With his daughter Trinity growing up fast, and his mother still recovering from heartbreak, Gabe is desperate to make up for lost time. Jane Christmas has survived devastating loss—but she’s not living... moreHe came home to heal. He didn’t expect to become the hero they all needed. When Marine Gabe Bennett steps back into the Christmas Inn, it’s supposed to be a quiet holiday on the sidelines. But one unexpected homecoming sets off a season of reckoning—and redemption. With his daughter Trinity growing up fast, and his mother still recovering from heartbreak, Gabe is desperate to make up for lost time. Jane Christmas has survived devastating loss—but she’s not living. Until Trinity’s friendship with Madison Turner brings Jane face-to-face with her past…and with Madison’s mother, Isabella, Jane’s once-rival and now a struggling single mom with secrets of her own. When Isabella and Gabe’s lifelong best friend, Christopher, collide in the inn’s kitchen, it’s all sparks and sarcasm—until a dangerous twist turns one holiday romance into a life-saving mission. This Christmas, the lights shine brighter—but so do the shadows. If you crave small-town romance with heart, healing, high stakes, and holiday magic—buy now and come back to the Christmas Inn, where second chances aren’t just possible… they’re the point. less

He’s learning how to be a father. She’s learning how to live again. This Christmas, love doesn’t knock—it walks through the front door. Marine Gabe Bennett is home—but far from settled. Parenting his daughter, rebuilding trust, and reshaping his future feel like uphill battles. .. until quiet moments with Jane Evans begin to light the way forward. Jane, once shattered by loss, has found strength in friendship—but love? That’s the one risk she’s still afraid to take... moreHe’s learning how to be a father. She’s learning how to live again. This Christmas, love doesn’t knock—it walks through the front door. Marine Gabe Bennett is home—but far from settled. Parenting his daughter, rebuilding trust, and reshaping his future feel like uphill battles. .. until quiet moments with Jane Evans begin to light the way forward. Jane, once shattered by loss, has found strength in friendship—but love? That’s the one risk she’s still afraid to take. At the Christmas Inn, holiday magic simmers beneath daily chaos. Holly and Jack’s slow-burn romance deepens—along with the threat from a high-powered developer who wants the inn gone. And when Gabe’s past returns in the form of his father. .. and Jack’s glamorous ex storms in with the investor in tow—tensions explode. But amid candlelit carols, cocoa-fueled debates, and snow-dusted sunsets, Jane and Gabe find something real. Something worth protecting. Because at the Christmas Inn, love isn’t just possible—it’s inevitable. If you crave slow-burn small-town romance, messy pasts, tender second chances, and families worth fighting for—buy now and step into the story where miracles don’t wait under the tree. .. they show up in each other. less

The final battle for the Christmas Inn begins. Love, legacy, and trust are all on the line. When ruthless developers threaten to take the inn, Jack Christmas is ready to fight—but nothing prepares him for the betrayal that cuts deepest. His old rival has returned. His ex-wife is standing beside him. And Simon—the man who broke Holly’s heart—is the lawyer trying to rip the inn from their hands. For Holly Bennett, it’s a war of loyalty and love... moreThe final battle for the Christmas Inn begins. Love, legacy, and trust are all on the line. When ruthless developers threaten to take the inn, Jack Christmas is ready to fight—but nothing prepares him for the betrayal that cuts deepest. His old rival has returned. His ex-wife is standing beside him. And Simon—the man who broke Holly’s heart—is the lawyer trying to rip the inn from their hands. For Holly Bennett, it’s a war of loyalty and love. As mistrust threatens the bond she’s built with Jack, she digs deep into the archives—and finds a legal loophole that might just save them all. With Charlie at her side and the entire inn family rallying behind her, Holly sets the stage for one final miracle. With garlands hung, floors polished, and the Winter Ball fast approaching, everything rests on one night. Community. Courage. And the promise of one more chance. On Christmas Eve, under fairy-lit skies and waves crashing beyond the ballroom windows, love wins. The inn is saved. And after years of loss, longing, and slow healing—Holly and Jack finally get their forever. This is more than a holiday romance. It’s the ending you’ve been waiting for. Buy now and return to the Christmas Inn—where second chances aren’t just possible… they shine brighter than ever. less

A heart once lost. A love long buried. A reunion twenty-eight years in the makingTwo days after Christmas, three women arrive at the beloved Christmas Inn — carrying heartbreak, hidden truths, and a name that unknowingly connects them all. For world-class trauma surgeon Eve Reynolds, this New Year’s retreat in St. Augustine is a last hope. Her chosen family — brilliant but grieving Mia Gray, and Mia’s quietly gifted daughter Lila — need healing no hospital can provide... moreA heart once lost. A love long buried. A reunion twenty-eight years in the makingTwo days after Christmas, three women arrive at the beloved Christmas Inn — carrying heartbreak, hidden truths, and a name that unknowingly connects them all. For world-class trauma surgeon Eve Reynolds, this New Year’s retreat in St. Augustine is a last hope. Her chosen family — brilliant but grieving Mia Gray, and Mia’s quietly gifted daughter Lila — need healing no hospital can provide. But the magic of the Inn has a way of revealing what the heart has long buried. When a mysterious stranger with a kind smile keeps appearing just when Eve needs him most, she’s drawn into a past she never saw coming — and a romance she thought she’d long forgotten. Mia begins to piece together memories she never knew she had. And Lila? She may hold the final clue that ties them all together. As secrets surface and love reignites, the Lights of St. Augustine series reaches its heartwarming, unforgettable conclusion. If you crave emotional healing, second chances, and clean holiday romance with soul-deep love and found family, grab your copy today and rediscover the power of starting over. Don’t miss the powerful finale of the beloved Lights of St. Augustine series. Whether you’ve followed every love story from the start, or are discovering the Christmas Inn for the first time — this unforgettable fifth book will leave your heart full, your spirit lifted, and your soul believing in second chances. Start reading today. less