Lakehouse Mistletoe — Jodi Allen Brice

After twenty years of marriage, Helen Dunn thought she knew the life she'd built—until her husband's betrayal and a mountain of hidden debt leave her with nothing but questions. With her future unraveling, she takes a leap of faith and accepts a job as caretaker of Laurel Cove Bed and Breakfast nestled on a lake in Hopeton, North Carolina.Trading brunches with friends for sourdough starters, Helen is learning how to rebuild—one small act of courage at a time. As Christmas draws near and the inn fills with twinkle lights, laughter, and second chances, Helen discovers the most important relationship of all: the one she has with herself.Lakehouse Mistletoe is a heartfelt story of resilience, self-discovery, and the quiet magic of starting over—perfect for fans of sweet small-town fiction, cozy holiday charm, and women finding strength in unexpected places.