Mistletoe Magic at the Christmas Inn

by Amy Rafferty

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. 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 magic 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.

Genres: Romance

266 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 9, 2025

About the author

Amy Rafferty writes uplifting, clean romance filled with heart, healing, and the kind of hope that lingers long after the last page. Known for her coastal settings, later-in-life heroines, and unforgettable family bonds, Amy's books offer second chances and emotional journeys wrapped in love and mystery. When she’s not dreaming up her next story, she’s sipping tea by the sea and treasuring time with her family.

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Reviews

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

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. 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 contemporary second-chance Christmas holiday romance is page-turning with exceptional world-building in St. Augustine, where the lights are bright, and the sunrises and sunsets are magnificently painted in vibrant hues across the skies, and characters who are resilient, captivating, and realistic. Their journey is enthralling with mistletoe magic at the Christmas Inn, the magical spirit of Christmas in a winter wonderland, more than a holiday romance, return to the Christmas Inn where seonc chances aren't just possible...they shine brighter than ever on Christmas Eve, under fairy-lit skies and waves crashing beyond the ballroom windows, love wins, the inn is saved, after years of loss, longing, and slow healing-Holly and Jack finally get their forever betryala, chaos/drama, heartfelt emoitons/emotional depth, adventure, action, and more. I recommend reading this book by an extraordinary author who knows how to captivate her readers' hearts and attention with mistletoe magic at the Christmas Inn and a second-chance Christmas holiday romance that is sure to transport readers into a world that is wildly emotional and unforgettable.

[Merry Chapman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! What a fantastic ending to the Lights of St. Augustine series. The author, Amy Rafferty is amazing as she ties all the threads together from the first three books so smoothly you can't put it down. With the fate of the Christmas Inn in jeopardy, it takes Holly and Charlie with the help of the rest of the Christmas family to save the inn. We are treated to an unscrupulous developer, Holly's ex husband married to her ex best friend showing up, intrigue, mistrust, miscommunication, criminally maneuvering officials that Holly and the Christmas family have to defeat. Add to that and we have Jack's ex and June's mother showing up at the inn after abandoning June so many years ago. What does she want and since she is sly, what is she up to? Can they all save the inn? With all this intrigue, the author includes some romance that sparks between the characters. This is a page turner that you can't put down. This series not only brings tears, but it makes you smile. I highly recommend this series and any other series this author has written and yet to write. I received an ARC of this book but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own.

[Vicki Stephens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mistletoe Magic at the Christmas Inn is the final book in the Lights of St Augustine Series and concludes the saga of these wonderful characters. Jack and Holly work hard to ward off the hostile takeover of the Inn by both of their ex-spouses. The other family members and close friends assist with the securing of the Inn for the Christmas family. The romantic relationships flourish between the couples with Holly and Jack, Charlie and Logan, and Gabe and Jane finding love and their HEA. I highly recommend this well written and amazing book and series.
I received a free copy of this book via the author and am voluntarily leaving an honest review..

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The artistry of creating so much intrigue, love, difficulties and misdeeds is done no better than this author can do it. I have read several of her series and each time I get everything I seek in a good read, and go away with the warmth of the true love(s) found in my book. I encompass the story and become an integral part of the story, to which I become a member of the family and feel every emotion to the point of tears or laughter, whichever the event calls for. Congratulations for another winner.

[Joy · Rating 5 out of 5]

After finding out the inspector was a fake, will Jack lose the Christmas Inn? What’s Pamela’s end game and why fake a hereditary disease? Who's’ behind the regular small payments that are keeping the Inn afloat?

So many questions and you will get all the answers and then some in this wonderful ending to the Christmas Inn saga. Heck, there’s even a happy ending for Duke the dog!

One thing Amy has been doing is adding an Epilogue. A separate book, several years later with a peek into everyone’s lives. I love that she does this, it gives true closer to the story. Until next time...

[Terry T · Rating 5 out of 5]

Is a sweet small town, second chance, later-in-life, 30 something, military, close proximity, Christmas romance with a touch of suspense.
Will they save the Christmas Inn or lose it? Will their Christmas wishes come true? What's Pamela up to? What's Terry and Simon up to? These and other questions will be answered.
I love the romances blooming between Holly and Jack, Charlie and Logan, Isabella and Christopher and Jane and Gabe and I'm sure you will too. I've loved everyone of her books that I've read and I can't wait to read her next book

[Dianne Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful story in a fantastic series.

An absolutely intriguing series that brilliantly intertwines suspense and romance into a fantastic story.  Unexpected alliances are formed and secrets are revealed as the series concludes.  The books and series kept me guessing throughout.  Amy Rafferty is one of my favourite authors. I highly recommend all her books and series,

I read this book as part of an advance reader team.  I am voluntarily writing this review.

[Jacqueline Johnston Cotton · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an amazing series! The ending was wonderful with everyone getting their HEA's and mysteries solved. I love a good second chance anything and this was a page turner. The Christmas Inn really is a magical place. There was a warmth and hope that flowed through each book in this series with fantastic characters you felt like were family/friends. Great writing and another 5 star series! Well done!

[Jan Tomalis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! What a fantastic conclusion to this wonderful series! Great characters in a magical setting. I loved the healing and all the tender romances. The many twists kept me on the edge of my seat and turning pages. This is a book and a series that you don’t want to miss!
I received an advance copy of this book from the author, however, I voluntarily wrote an honest review. All opinions are strictly my own.

[Patti Whitson Stephenson She Lives to Read · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the perfect conclusion to a beautiful series with an emphasis on family and friends who fully support each other through difficult times. I have loved all the characters in this series. This collection is great reading during a busy holiday season. The romance in each story is sweet, clean and heart-touching. I am already looking forward to this author’s next series.

I voluntarily received a copy of this book from the author. All opinions are my own.

[Pam Fleming · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of questions are answered in the book 4. The renovation process becomes round the clock as efforts are made to finish the rooms before the time arrives for the Winter Ball. Inspection problems have Jack almost giving up hope when it seems faulty documentation has been provided. Betrayal and distrust run throughout.

Jana continues to be bothered by Pamela who “says” she wants to reconnect and rebuild a relationship with her daughter.

Will couples second chance at love be fulfilled?

Thank you to the author for this ARC. This review is my honest opinion.

[DeeDeeWReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a perfect story. No matter what we were finding out about, we couldn't give up on the story and the happily ever after that was needed.

A dog that just wants his HEA with his special lady. Several men that live to take care of their own. So many secrets, some more shocking than others. All come to the forefront as the Christmas Ball commences.

HEA do come true, and I can't wait to see how the last book in the series brings it all together!

[Lynn Bartels O'Neill Beam · Rating 5 out of 5]

what a surprise ending!

Such kind people. And patient most of the time. Christmas Inn was indeed magic. Delusions and keeping anger from surfacing was key to the success of the enormous weight countering the hope and faith. Twelve-year-girls are a powerful duo and put a phenomenal under-taking to a success.

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book as advanced readers copy.

What a beautiful ending to this wonderful story. The Christmas Inn is a magical place. Full of love and magic. Julie Christmas made specific wishes and they all came true.

[Barbara Kaake · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was excellent story about Holly Bennet and Jack Christmas and finally finding out who wants the inn and stopping it. There is much happiness at the Christmas inn and people matching up as couples and marriage. Thank you for this awesome story.

[Bernie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The final part in this series. It is interesting and well written with all the traits of this talented author's storytelling. Good reading as Jack and Holly battle against the hostile takeover of the Inn, not to mention the people involved with it.
Christmas magic

[Melonie Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this series so much!! So many wonderful characters and the setting!!! I could not put down any of the books! They are all so good and so much suspense and mystery all answered in this fourth book! I loved the ending and it could not have been more perfect and quite a few surprises!!!!!

[linda sue starkey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christmas joy

I just finished mistletoe magic on this Christmas morning and happiness for this series was just what the holiday is about. Slowly starting book 5 so it will last longer in this beautiful series

[Carolyn S. Shoemaker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful read

I would recommend this collection to anyone liking clean well written books. I was never disappointed with this author's writing. We need more non-violent authors like Amy Rafferty.

[Vickie Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series.

[Sharmani Jayaram · Rating 5 out of 5]

An Intriguing story with rivalry; love , friendship, loyalty and suspense to make it captivating from the start.

[Roslyn Simonin Jenkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

I never saw this ending coming.
THE GOOD, THE BAD, OR THE UGLY!
What an ending.
ANOTHER MUST READ BY AMY RAFFERTY!
Thank you Amy and Merry Christmas from the CHRISTMAS INN!

[Sheila Penwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this whole series and read the epilogue too. These broken people came together and you must read to see what they did. A GREAT READ.

[B E · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great end of the series. Jack and Holy are able to keep the inn despite their ex’s . The mysteries are solved and the all the couples get their happy ending.

[Lisa L · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have loved this series and this installment is great.
You get to know the characters well and you cheerlead for all of them.

[Denisa Arsene · Rating 3 out of 5]

An easy-to-read story for this period of the year.

[Paula Corregan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn't put this book down and read it in one setting. Someone is trying to take the inn away from the Christmas family and will do anything to achieve their goal. If you like books with plenty of suspense and romance, then you will like this book, which I highly recommend to other mystery/romance readers. I received an ARC of this book, and the opinion expressed is strictly my own.

[Mary Ann Speel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book in this series, one that you will want to read if you have been reading this series. We finally get the answers to all the mystery and unanswered questions. How the renovations are completed and the inspections are completed after none of the work at the inn was on record. Then all our answers to our questions are revealed and not as one would expect. One individual who was thought to be a major villain was innocent but didn’t stop others from doing the wrongs that were committed. An explanation of why the mother was so determined to reconnect with the daughter she didn’t want. How the money problems were suddenly being handled. All the heroes and heroines get their HEAs. Great ending to an engaging story, even the complete reveal is done in an interesting twist. Hope you enjoy this book and series as much as I did. Enjoy!