Weihnachten bei Silver Bells (Liebe in Christmas Mountain 7)

The Mistletoe Book Club #5

by Susan Hatler

Eine süße und hinreißende Romanze, die dir Hoffnung ein Happy End beschert.

Harmony soll bei der Arbeit eine dringend nötige Beförderung bekommen, als sich ein Weihnachtsbaum-Debakel in die schönste Zeit verwandelt, die sie seit Jahren hatte – dank ihrer Bekanntschaft mit Liam, dem neuen Arzt in der Stadt.

Sie wurde in der Vergangenheit verletzt, aber ihr Herz sagt ihr, sie solle ihm eine Chance geben. Jedenfalls bis sie herausfindet, dass Liam der entfremdete Bruder ihres Chefs ist. Demnach kann sie nicht mit ihm ausgehen.

Aber Liam ist anders als alle, die sie je getroffen hat. Würde es sie ihren Job kosten, sich in ihn zu verlieben? Oder wird ein wenig Weihnachtsmagie sie zu der Liebe führen, die sie verdient?

Genres: Christmas, Romance

270 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 29, 2024

About the author

SUSAN HATLER is a New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author, who writes humorous and emotional contemporary romance and young adult novels. Many of Susan’s books have been translated into German, Spanish, French, and Italian. A natural optimist, she believes life is amazing, people are fascinating, and imagination is endless. She loves spending time with her characters and hopes you do, too.

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Reviews

[Annette · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really love this book and it is now one of my favorite Christmas stories. It is a heartwarming love story between Harmony and Liam that centers around Christmas, her position in Silver Bells Tours, and her family home. A Silver Bells Christmas takes place in a town devoted to Christmas and Susan Halter descriptions of the town, the people and the Christmas activities are so vivid you really want your own cup of hot chocolate with whipped cream and candy canes to enjoy while reading the book. It is a beautiful book to read and enjoy to get in the mood for Christmas. I received this book as an arc for an honest review of it.

[lf · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Christmas Complex

A Silver Bells Christmas is the fifth book in The Mistletoe Book Club series. Who doesn't love reading a sweet and romantic Christmas romance when the weather is warm and the sunshine is out....not me. I love reading these books as they always put smiles on my face and have my heart melting. This book is about Harmony Harris and Liam Bailey in a bit of a complicated romance. But no matter what happens you know they are perfect for each other and are meant to be together.

[Heather Kenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love all Susan's book and she lets me read and reveiw as she sends me them when she wants to see what I think. I been friends with Susan hatler few years now I always buy her books and also reveiw he books on the platforms she wants me to for honest reveiw.

Susan books were ones that started my reading journey as far back as 2011 when I got my very first kindle paper-white and never looked back.

[Barb Graham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Harmony loves her job at the Christmas Complex and really feels that she deserves to be a partner in the business. When she asks her boss Adam, he said he needed to think about it. When Adam's brother Liam arrives unexpectedly, he suggests that his brother franchise the business, which upsets Harmony terribly. As he shadows her to learn the business, they become close and develop feelings for each other. When Harmony thinks that Liam is going behind her back, she is devastated and makes rash decisions. Fortunately, the real truth is a happy surprise. I received an advanced reader copy of this book from NetGalley and this is my honest review.

[Emily Pennington · Rating 4 out of 5]

Harmony and Liam’s Story . . .

Harmony Harris and Liam Bailey are about to meet at Silver Bell Tours where Harmony works. Although it seems like they are quickly attracted to each other, Harmony lets her issues take over when she finds out that her boss, Adam Kline, is Liam’s step-brother and dating him might not be a good move. Having Liam move in next door to her makes a decision not to date even more difficult. Could she lose her job over this? Or is something else waiting for her along the way?

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

The fifth story in the Mistletoe Book Club, another engaging story in this series. Harmony and Liam meet when he moves next door to her, but he is her boss' estranged brother. Their story is well written with a very good storyline and a happy ending. I enjoyed reading this Christmas story. I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Julie Carpenter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Harmony is a fun, spunky and go-getter type of character that you can't help but root for! I loved all of the creative ideas she had for her work. I kept hoping that she would be made partner because she's such a fantastic character and hard worker.

The first meeting between Harmony and Liam had me giggling so much! And he just kept smiling and going with the flow, so to speak! I loved these two together. They were a perfect match. They balanced each other out and were so cute! But of course there are some ups and downs that they'll experience while working towards their goals but I promise that the sweet ending is perfection and worth it all!

I love The Mistletoe Book Club, and can't wait to read more books in this delightful series! I enjoyed every moment of it and can't wait to return to this town!!!

Content: Clean. A few sweet kisses but nothing further.

I received a copy from the author. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.

Happy Reading!!!

[Cath · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book five of The Mistletoe Book Club series and the main characters are Harmony Harris, the manager of Silver Bells Luxury Tours and The Christmas Complex, in Christmas Mountain, Montana, and Liam Bailey, the boss Liam Kline’s estranged brother, who is not quite what he seems. Harmony is trying to get up the courage to ask Adam to make her a partner in the company, something he inherited form his father, but the Christmas Complex had been her own little baby and something she had started and given years to. When Lima turns up wanting to see Adam, she finds him charming, as he jokes about, distracting her as she shows him around, ending up in the Escape Room without the key and he lifts up the snow globe holding the door open. They are locked in and solving the clues leaves Liam falling down a trapdoor and Harmony having to follow him, right into her boss’ attention. It seems Liam is sticking around for a bit and has even hired a home to stay in and wants to work on franchising Adam’s business, in particular, The Christmas Complex! No way does Harmony want her baby to be franchised and now is not going to be the time to ask for a promotion either. Adam wants to take some time and talk about the idea, which hurts Harmony. The only problem is that Liam sees to come up with some great ideas to a couple of problems she has. She had liked him when she first met him, but knowing he wants to franchise the business arm she built, she definitely won’t want to date him.

But fate has other ideas, as he ends up in the house next to her parent’s home, which she and her sister have to prepare and fix up prior to selling it, after their parent’s sudden desire to move to warmer climes. Her bff Amanda seems to be having issues at her massage room at a salon, with a dance class practising right above her room, leaving her clients far from relaxed! Harmony ends up talking to her to try and help her find a solution, instead of talking about her own woes. Now Adam wants her to show Liam the ropes at work, allowing him to see and copy everything she has done for the company. She has lists galore and everything on a timetable to ensure nothing is missed and everything is checked and triple checked. She can’t avoid him at work and soon can’t miss seeing him, as she and her sister Hannah deal with fixing up their childhood home and all the memories it has. Liam hasn’t exactly told her what he did in New York, and she presumes he is wealthy and wants to expand his brother’s business opportunities. That isn’t quite the reason he came to Christmas Mountain and was looking for something different to do. Harmony finally puts her promotion request to Adam, and because of Liam’s idea, it is now going to take him much longer to make any sort of decision! Harmony meets many of the characters in the town at the women only book club, where she in fact finds out some surprising details about her best friend, that shock her a bit. Amanda hasn’t told her any of these sudden events she is trying out or taking part in and that hurts a little but have a great explanation later on.

Liam and Harmony get closer as he follows her at work and insists on the date, he asked her for when they first met, which soon leads to dinner and more. Harmony has been too busy to check in on the book club group chat, so has missed most of this information. He even ends up helping her out in her parent’s home when her sister has to bail, and they start talking about marriage. Her sister’s issues with her husband and thinking of a divorce, compared to their parent’s long and happy marriage, is at odds with Liam’s thoughts of marriage and hers. She thinks her parents never argued or fought, but in reality, that would have been impossible over all the years they have been together. Liam has been damaged by his parent’s marriages and divorces, especially the choices his parent’s made on who he should live with and the separation from Adam, his stepbrother, all these years. Looking through all the memories in the attic makes her sad to throw them away and Liam has to point out that she can make new memories. One of the lovely traditions of making an ornament to place on the Sharing Tree, in memory of someone or making a wish, is repeated in many of the stories and is a wonderful tradition. Liam has shown Harmony so much of himself and showed her his new plans for the future, as he and Harmony get closer, but it leads to a classic error of miscommunication. Not helped by Adam delaying making his decision and Harmony getting worried she could be about to lose her job. She should have paid attention to the holiday magic in the air all around the town named after Christmas itself, with lots of shops using festive names and loads of Christmas cheer. She may have to eat her words when she faces Adam, as well as Liam, having taken what was happening and the delays to heart, in the wrong way. A lovely touch of Christmas and love amongst wonderful scenery and seasonal events. The women of the book club are key to certain discoveries along the way and a great place to discuss books and life!

I received an ARC copy of this book and I have freely given my own opinion of the book above.

[Ms. Shawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Harmony Harris is the manager of Silver Bells Luxury Tours and The Christmas Complex in Christmas Mountain, Montana. She wants to ask her boss, Adam Kline, to make her a business partner. When they won the historic building just off Main Street in the Christmas Competition, the business became even better. It was Harmony’s suggestion that they name the building “The Christmas Complex” and her ideas that shaped the event center.

Liam Bailey knocks on Harmony’s office door looking for Adam. He does not have an appointment, so Harmony suggests a coffee meeting for Friday at 2:00 pm. Liam tells her that he can’t wait for their date on Friday. Harmony tells him the meeting is for him to see Adam. Liam insists that Adam will see him right away. It turns out that Liam is Adam’s stepbrother. Liam suggests that Adam franchises The Christmas Complex. Harmony is stunned and totally against the franchising idea. Adam texts Harmony that he wants to look into the franchising idea and that Liam is going to shadow Harmony to learn the business.

On top of her work issues, Harmony’s parents decided to retire to Puerto Vallarta. Harmony and her sister Hannah are supposed to fix up their childhood home and sell it. Her parents are giving one fourth of the money from the sale to each of the sisters. Hannah and her husband Ben are having issues and may end up divorced. While at the house, the sisters see that Liam is moving in next door. Harmony is feeling as if this will be the worse Christmas ever.

Both Harmony and Liam had healing to do from past experiences. It was cute watching their relationship grow slowly while they were on opposite sides of the franchising debate.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Harmony’s dream is to become partner. After being let down by her cheating ex, she’s finding it hard to take a risk and ask her boss for the promotion she deserves. Meanwhile, newcomer Liam arrives to their small town and asks her out. She finds him sweet and charming, and her heart longs to take a chance with him.


But Liam is her boss’s estranged brother and she knows she can’t date him even though he’s living next door and hard to resist. Would falling in love with him mean getting fired? Or will a little holiday magic lead her to the love she’s always deserved?

This contemporary sweet holiday romance is page-turning with exceptional world-building in Christmas Mountain, and characters that are resilient, captivating, and realistic. Their journey is enthralling with a clean, sweet holiday romance, a silver bells Christmas that will give readers hope in healing and a happily ever after, Liam is Harmony's boss's estranged brother, a little holiday magic in a winter wonderland that is engulfed by the spirit of Christmas, drama, heartfelt emotions, action, adventure, and more. I recommend reading this book by an extraordinary author who knows how to captivate her readers' hearts and attention with a silver bells Christmas in a sweet holiday romance that is sure to transport readers into a world that is wildly magical and unforgettable.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Richard Goodrum · Rating 4 out of 5]

This Clean & Wholesome Romance is striking. Harmony has been working at Silver Bell Tours since before the new owner, Adam Kline, took over. When Liam, Adam's estranged brother, shows up unannounced, she is drawn to him (and he to her), but wonders if it's a good thing to date her boss's brother.

The main focus of this story seems to be the shedding of bad baggage. She, the leftover bitterness from a failed marriage. He, the resentment of his father being twice divorced. Another is the perception that things should be as they always were. Or, if it works for some, it should work for me. But that's a heavy subject and the tale isn't, it's fun and lighthearted, for the most part. Overall, it's an enjoyable read.

Entertaining. Happily Ever After. Romantic. Unpredictable. Wonderful characters.

[Sharon S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fun story in the Christmas Mountain series by Susan Hatler.
Harmony is manager of Silver Bells Luxury Tours and The Christmas Complex and
she’s in search of the best organizational program out there. Her biggest dream is to become business partners with Adam Kline, her boss.
Liam arrives and informs her he can see Adam without an appointment, then accidentally locks them in Santa’s Secret Escape Room. Harmony doesn’t have the escape codes so they are stuck till someone figures out they are in there.
Turns out Liam is Adam’s brother and wants to franchise the Christmas Complex.
It’s hard when she comes face to face with the realization what she thought of as being organized is really being uncertain and obsessive.
*I received this as an ARC reader and am leaving my unbiased review.

[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christmas Mountain is a magical place, especially during to Christmas season. Each book in the series is a stand-alone, sweet, kisses only, romance. The books are interconnected, and share the same characters.

Harmony has a lot on her plate this Christmas season, and her organization loving mind is having a hard time keeping up. First, her parents have dropped the bomb that they are leaving Christmas Mountain to retire where it's warm, and Harmony and her sister are left to fix up the house to get it ready to sale. Second, Harmony's sister is talking to a divorce lawyer, and Harmony doesn't know how to help. Third, but by no means last, Harmony is falling for a guy that believes all marriages are doomed to fail.

I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Rhondia Cannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Harmony is my kind of gal — a little neurotic, a control freak, and scared out of her mind to accept change. She’s sure she will never measure up to achieve her dreams so she plans, and plans, and then she plans but rarely executes. Change comes in the form of a handsome man who sees the world much differently than Harmony.

This book was a lot of fun. It seemed everyone had enough money, calories didn’t count, and the cold weather was exciting. The clever names were especially interesting (Figure Ate 😉). I admire the creativity that went into developing this fictional town and all its businesses. It’s the perfect book to put a reader in the mood for holiday fun.

I received an advanced copy of this book and this is my honest opinion.

[Gale · Rating 4 out of 5]

Harmony Harris and Liam Bailey...it makes me snicker to think of them as anything but perfect for one another! For me, the message this book has is sometimes you just have to stop and really listen – often with your heart – in order to really “hear” what people around you are feeling/experiencing/doing/saying. REALLY listen! Harmony learns that, in this, her story. She needed to stop, and just breathe a bit, in order to experience her own life. I loved Liam as well. He is such a good character but of course, he’s a boy and sometimes forgets to use his words. When these two truly communicate, it is a sweet, wonderful future for them. A feel-good story that takes place at Christmas, but is so much more.

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Silver Bells Christmas by Susan Hatler is book 5 of The Mistletoe Book Club series. This book was excellent. I related to the characters and the story from start to finish.
Harmony is a woman who would be a great friend to have in your life. She wears her heart on her sleeve and cares deeply for her friends and family. When Liam came into her life, I could feel the connection she had with him.
Susan Hatler knows how to make the characters so real. The emotions Harmony and Liam had for each other made me root for them to get the differences they ran into out of the way and grab hold of their feelings.
Thank you, Susan Hatler, for the copy of A Silver Bells Christmas. This is my personal and honest review.

[Quinn Fforde · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a cute Christmas story. Harmony is having a tough time accepting the changes around her. When Liam shows up, is he just a distraction or something more? I have to say that I almost didn't finish this book because Harmony is so obsessed with the partner thing in the first chapter. It is serious overkill; she says it no fewer than 18 times in that chapter, and she is really mopey about it. However, she finds other things to think about pretty quickly, and she begins to realize that her singular focus is not good for her. Soon, there are some very funny scenes, and I would have been sad to miss those if I had stopped reading earlier.

[Joyce · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am always up for some Christmas magic anytime of the year. Silver Bells Christmas is perfect to go along a cup of hot chocolate or margaritas like Harmony's parents are now doing during their retirement in Puerto Vallarta.

That leaves Harmony and her sister Hannah to deal with getting their childhood home ready to be put on the market for sale.

Add in her hopes to become partner of a business she poured her heart into and falling for her boss' stepbrother who may end up being her competition, and we will wonder if it would end up being a Merry Christmas after all.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Joyce · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another great clean sweet story by Susan Hatler. You can always expect a good laugh or two as you watch Harmony and Liam work through their own struggles. Harmony is striving for a promotion to partner as she is so invested in the work she does. Liam, her boss’s stepbrother, wants to make the company a franchise and she wants nothing to do with that. But as they become closer, he realizes what he really wants to do. After a misunderstanding, will they know that what they both want is the same thing after all.

[Lisa A · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it…
The witty dialogue and likable characters will keep you turning pages long into the night. The story is set in Christmas Mountain, Montana. Which is a close knit community full of Christmas themed businesses and traditions. Harmony Harris, manager of Silver Bells Luxury Tours and The Christmas Complex prides herself on her organizational skills and control. When her bosses estranged brother Liam shows up unexpectedly it seems as though another aspect of her life has escaped her tight control… I received a free copy of this book. This review was posted voluntarily.

[Taryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Harmony's life isn't going in the direction she had hoped it would. Her boyfriend cheated making her doubt herself, she wants to go for a promotion but she is afraid to take the risk. When a newcomer comes to town and asks her on a date she so wants to go but doesn't know how to let go of the fear. It doesn't help that Liam is her bosses estranged brother. Liam lives next door and isn't giving up on going out with Harmony. Follow along and see if she can open her heart and let someone else in. Will she get the courage to ask for what she wants? Wonderful romantic read.

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a fun story. Harmony met Liam when he came into her office at The Christmas Complex looking for his brother, her boss. She was in in the process of trying to get up the nerve to ask her boss to make her a partner. Liam ask her out and they started to get serious, even though he said he didn't believe in marriage. There were some interesting interactions with her sister and Liam as they cleaned out her parents house. (Her parents left town to retire in the sun)
The last part of the book had soe misunderstandings, some happy surprises and a connection of love. Good Story

[Marie Bourgery · Rating 5 out of 5]

Harmony is trying to build up the courage to tell her boss Adam she wants to be made partner when his brother Liam visits and starts talking about turning the business into a franchise. Adam asks her to show Liam the business while he considers it. Harmony and Liam spend a lot of time together much of it kisses. But they have issues with miscommunication which leads to difficulties in their budding relationship and her job. The town sounds really sweet where the residents rally around, support each other, and celebrate together. This was kisses only Christmas romance.

[Sue Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a Christmas story with all the feels. Harmony is a manager who wants to be a partner. She is driven and is a hard worker. Liam comes to town and much to her surprise he is her Boss’s brother. But they have great chemistry and get along very well. Harmony has to discover that she is enough by just being herself and Liam helps her to do just that. Once again Christmas Mountain comes alive with the holiday season and love is in the air.

[Cassandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Harmony and Liam are the couple nobody saw coming, especially them. This cute holiday romance is a slow-burn with some laughs to keep you reading. I too want to go in the holiday escape room! Will her career ambition keep them apart, or will his career changes push her away? This will they/won’t they plot will hold you until the very end. It’s always wonderful going back to Christmas Mountain, Montana. A quick holiday read that will give you the spirit and all the feels!

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a sweet story. Harmony wants a promotion but is afraid to go for it, has had a past romantic relationship go wrong and is reluctant to try a new romance. She meets Liam who is only supposed to be in town for a short time to visit his brother, her boss. Will she get her promotion? Will she get her guy? This is a great read for the Christmas season. I would recommend reading this with a cup of hot cocoa.

[Claudete Takahashi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another heartwarming and easy read where communication is key. Couples sometimes tend to assume what the other is trying to do or say or instead they just avoid talking things over afraid of fights, both behaviors only lead to one thing - disaster! A Silver Bells Christmas is a story of romance, bad assumptions and second chances, it's a lovely read and will help to keep the Christmas flame inside your heart.
I thank Ms. Hatler for the free copy of this book.

[Tami Willard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can be read as a standalone but it's best if read in order. Characters overlap throughout the series. She does everything she can to keep things perfect and as is. When things start changing in her world she doesn't know what to do. What happens when someone comes into her life that she's drawn to but shouldn't be? Will she learn how to truly let go and accept imperfections in order to get her HEA?

[Dina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Harmony loves working for her company and living where Christmas is celebrated through the year. She has worked hard, implemented new ideas, and just wants to ask her boss to give her a better position in the company. She's not ready, and then Liam, her boss's brother comes along to suggest a different direction for the company. This is so what she doesn't want, but the more she gets together with Liam, the deeper she falls for him, and him for her.

[Michaela | Reading in the Heartland · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun and flirty, sweet Christmassy romance. Our main characters, especially our heroine, have a lot of energy. Just her thinking wore me out! Lol. There is so much Christmas and sweetness contained in this small town - Christmas town - romance. There were plenty of side characters and some fun and new ideas.