The Silver Lake Hotel

Sweet Tea and a Southern Gentleman #8

by Anne-Marie Meyer

If she only knew how empty my life had been before I met her, then she would understand why she’s the one person I can’t ever let go of.

Sabrina
I may have made a mistake.

I didn’t think this all the way through. Apparently I thought blowing up my life in Harmony and leaving town with Liam was going to solve my problems, but from where I’m now standing, that decision just created new ones.

Not only am I a single mom, trying to fulfill her new role as an assistant to a rockstar, but I have been thrown into a world that I know nothing about. Liam’s life is after parties and gorgeous women, while my life is poopy diapers and late night feedings.

For some reason, I thought I could handle being a working mom, until it becomes very evident that I cannot. Everyone can see how much I’m floundering, so why isn’t Liam firing me? Why isn’t he marching me out of his life and back to the small town where I belong?

I’m so obviously out of my depth, but Liam doesn’t seem to care.

The lines between boss and assistant blurs until suddenly I’m falling for him and all I want is for us to be a family.

Too bad he already has a daughter. Too bad, his ex seems to have the same idea.

Emery
Just my luck, as soon as I discover a note from Carson stating that he wants me to find love again should anything happen to him, the board calls me into a meeting. Apparently, there’s some decades old requirement for the CEO of Torres Investments to be married and they have no choice, but to enact it.

I may be able to broker billion dollar mergers, but flirting and dating paralyzes me.

Frustrated, Noah, Timothy, and I fly to Harmony so I can clear my head. And it works, until Abigail starts asking questions about Noah.

Who is he? Why is he here? And the worst question imaginable? Why not date him?

Now I’m so confused that I can’t think straight. All I want to do is crawl into a hole and hide, but I’m no quitter. I’m determined to protect everything Carson had spent his life working for. I’m determined to honor his memory.

This story is told through 3 different points of view. Sabrina, Liam and Emery. It's a story of romance and friendship. If you liked the Netflix show, Sweet Magnolias, you'll love this series!

The Silver Lake Hotel is a story of romance, second chances and self discovery. It is book eight in The Sweet Tea and a Southern Gentleman series and ends in a cliff hanger.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance

318 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 31, 2026

About the author

Anne-Marie Meyer is a USA Today Bestselling author who lives south of the Twin Cities in MN. She spends her days with her knight in shining armor, four princes, and a baby princess.

When she's not running after her kids, she's dreaming up romantic stories. She loves to take her favorite moments in the books and movies she loves and tries to figure out a way to make them new and fresh.

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Reviews

[Janaye Grow · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book! I loved seeing just how far Sabrina has come. She was overcoming her PPD and was thriving! And Liam is such an amazing guy to want to be there for his daughter and still help Sabrina with her son 🫠🫠

This book was exactly what I wanted! I also loved Emery was trying to work past her husband Carsons death while still trying to be a mom and becoming a CEO. I can’t wait to see what comes next for her and Noah!! 😍😍

[Tracy George · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an advanced reader copy of this book. This series is one of my favorites. The interwoven story lines throughout the series keep you hooked. Sabrina and Liam's story is perfect. There's just enough mystery to the plot to keep you guessing.

[BSB by Juliana Lago · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars

The Silver Lake Hotel by Anne-Marie Meyer is a heartfelt, small-town story about second chances, personal growth, and finding love in the middle of life’s messiest seasons.

What stood out to me most was the multi-POV structure. Following Sabrina, Liam, and Emery gave the story a layered, emotional depth that made each journey feel real and relatable in its own way.

Sabrina’s storyline especially pulled at my heart — trying to balance motherhood while feeling completely out of her depth felt honest and vulnerable. Liam’s life, while seemingly glamorous, carried a quiet emptiness that added contrast, and Emery’s journey of navigating responsibility, grief, and the possibility of love again brought a more introspective, emotional layer to the story.

I loved the small-town setting and the strong sense of community and friendship woven throughout. It has that comforting, found-family feeling that makes stories like this so easy to settle into.

If you enjoy gentle, emotionally driven romance with multiple perspectives and interconnected lives, this is a beautiful addition to the series.

⚠️ Note: This book ends on a cliffhanger.

[Coffeenbooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

I absolutely adore rock star romances. Add in both a single father AND a single mother with close proximity? All the yes!

I felt so bad for Liam. He is discontent with his life as a rock star and doesn't see his daughter very much, thanks to her mother. When he encounters sweet librarian Sabrina, he instantly knows she is different from the other women he surrounds himself with.

Liam really comes into his own when helping Sabrina with "little man" (her son Samuel). He feels happy for the first time in a long time. But things are rarely as easy as that in a romance book. :)

There is also a subplot for Emery and I can't wait to see what happens with her story!

[Rina ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series just keeps getting better and better. I loved this book! Sabrina and Liam are so fun together. They have a slow burn romance that's totally worth the wait! And little Samuel is absolutely adorable. The way Liam treats him is heartwarming! Plus it was nice seeing Emery again and meeting Noah. I can't wait to see what happens with them in the next book. If you like small town sweet romance, this book is for you. I definitely recommend it and the entire Sweet Tea series!

[Maddy Routley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sabrina and Liam.
Again love the overlap of each romance to flow to the next book. I did find this one to be a little far fetched with the love story and probably could of been a little more fleshed out like Liam’s relationship with his friend Sawyer, the Drifter identity and why Liam didn’t have a relationship with his daughter. Probably too many little storyline’s that weren’t able to be elaborated on in the length of the book.
Low key found Sabrina to be unlikeable as well

[Dot Morrow · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW!!!!! Reading about Sabrina and Liam are so much fun together. I just love that Liam falls in love with Samuel and fun reading how they got together. A must read for all.

Review of advance copy received from Author for my honest review.

[Ashley Marcum · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you AMM for the ARC! Such a sweet Harmony Island story. Each book in the series gets better than the last. Hot rockstar meets single mom love story! Must read!

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the characters & storyline in The Silver Lake Hotel.
There are so many real events in the book that everyone
Can relate to. Get your copy!

[Misty Salazar · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series and this book. I can't recommend this enough. I absolutely love Anne Marie Meyer books. I give these as gifts to family and friends.

[Eva Keen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the story of Sabrina and Liam.

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun sweet quick read. Liam and Sabrina’s story had me hooked from the beginning. Cannot wait to see what happens with Emery.