Finding Home at Hearts Hotel

by Amy Rafferty

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213 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 11, 2026

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]

Sometimes the bravest thing of all is deciding to stay.

Linda Heart came back to Sweet Blossom Bay for a single summer and never dreamed she'd find a reason to stay forever. But the beloved seaside inn she fought so hard to save has become the center of a whole new life: one full of old friends, new family, and Darius Wayne, the man who first arrived wanting to buy Hearts Hotel and somehow became the person she can't imagine letting go.

This time, the summer is one of celebration. With the long shadow over Hearts Hotel finally lifted, the town throws itself into the annual Summer Lake Games in a blur of lake races, laughter, and friendly rivalry. Meanwhile, the Heart family gathers close to see Uncle George through his recovery and welcome home the loved ones who drifted away over the years.

As wedding bells ring, old wounds finally heal, and second chances bloom across every generation, a family that scattered long ago must decide what home truly means – and Linda dares to believe that the summer that changed her life might just be the beginning of forever.


This contemporary Sweet Blossom Bay, Book 6, second-chance, later-in-life romance is page-turning with exceptional world-building in Sweet Blossom Bay, where the sunrises and sunsets are majestically painted across the sky in vibrant hues, and characters who are resilient, captivating, and realistic. Their journey is enthralling, with hidden treasures at Hearts Hotel, enduring family traditions, friendships, the quiet magic of second chances later in life, love/loss, chaos/drama, heartfelt emotions/emotional depth, action, adventure, and more. I recommend reading this book by an extraordinary author who knows how to captivate her readers' hearts and attention with hidden treasures at Hearts Hotel and contemporary Sweet Blossom Bay, Book 6, a second-chance, later-in-life romance that is sure to transport readers into a world that is immensely emotional, intriguing, magical, and unforgettable.

[Mary Ann Speel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great end to this series. Thanks to the main H, and his brother the people who where attempting to bring down the main H’s corporation and take over Hearts Hotel are exposed and brought down. The games that the Hearts Hotel are competing in is won by them and is the beginning of a winning streak. As they are competing they get a message that George is being moved out into a step down room. Later Michael finds a divorce document that is unsigned and when he and Linda confront Anna she confesses that at the time she and George were arguing and couldn’t settle on the terms and eventually decided to set it aside for a while. They went on with their lives and never got back to it. The other couples who are dating grow closer. Michael and Maggie who were in love when they were young and then met and married other spouses are first to declare their love and get married. George and Anna declare that they will renew their marriage vows after Michael and Maggie return from their honeymoon. The other couples eventually declare their love and get married. All goes well at Hearts Hotel and for the town. Everyone gets their HEA and the hotel and town attained the success that they wanted. Recommend this series anyone who enjoys tension, surprise and twists and turns as you are reading and all through have great characters to route for as you move along. Hope that you enjoy this series as much as I did. Enjoy.

[Terry T · Rating 5 out of 5]

Is a sweet, clean small town, second chance, fresh starts, found family, later-in-life romance with no cliffhanger.

Some of the lines I really like --- "Love doesn't happen on a strict schedule. It happens when it's meant to happen." --- "Do we need to get a piece of dried hay to tuck between our teeth for the full effect too?" ---

What's Baxter up to? Will they save the hotel? What's Dr. Debbi Wineberg up to? What's the Carolina Group up to? What's Hyrum Wineberg up to? Will Thompson Wineberg succeed in winning Governor of Florida? All questions will be answered.

I loved Linda and Darius, Lila and Tom, Maggie and Michael, Isabel and Owen and Penny and Martin and Anna and George's story and I'm sure you will too. l loved the Bonus Epilogue. I've loved everyone of her books that I've read and I can't wait to read her next book.

[Lisa Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amy Rafferty's Finding Home at Hearts Hotel, the last book in the Sweet Blossom Hotel series, is a great read. 

I can't say enough great things about this entire series. I loved all of the amazing characters and all the dynamics of the group and of each couple and the sweetest kids, (they need their own story). If you asked me to pick a favorite couple, I wouldn't be able to. 

I really enjoyed that in the final book, how there was so much fun at the summer games and how the good guys finally got their win. It's like I am losing my family with this final book.

I would highly recommend this entire series or any books written by Amy Rafferty.

[Merry Chapman · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fantastic ending to an amazing series. Amy Rafferty writes the most likeable characters making you feel you could be friends with them! Even the teens were great. Would love to see them again. Their conniving matchmaking was really fun! It was really great how Amy tied all the loose threads into one tidy ending with everyone deciding to make their home in Sweet Blossom permanently and second chances were so sweet. Of course, the villainous, criminal family were able to be taken down through some very clever scheming and traps. This is a must read series and I am sad that this is the end. I received an ARC of this book but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own.

[Paula Corregan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a lovely ending to a delightful series. George comes home from the hospital. Michael and Linda discover a secret that George and Anna have kept from them for forty years. What is the secret? Will the main characters in the book find their happily ever after with their significant others? Find the answers to those questions by reading this well written final book in the Hearts Hotel series, which I highly recommend to other mystery/romance readers. I received an ARC of this book, and the opinion expressed is strictly my own.

[Lucille · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was given the opportunity by the author to read an arc of this conclusion of the Sweet Blossom Bay series in return for an honest review.

All’s well that ends well in Sweet Blossom Bay. The villains are outsmarted, there are happily ever afters for all concerned (even Baxter and Gill) and the hotel is saved.

The only thing that I thought was missing from the story was a more extensive account of the meeting between Darius, Baxter and the Winebergs, how exactly their meeting went. But Ms Rafferty is forgiven because there is a bonus epilogue!

Yet again, 5 stars are well-deserved!

[Wendy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the last book in the series and while I was anxious for it before I started it, now I’m so sad it is over.
I enjoyed the slow reveal of what happened with Cruella…I mean Debbi and her family of icks. As sad as I am to see this series end and miss the characters already I found the final installment quite satisfying. My heart belongs to the Hearts and their extended family.
Amy is on top of my “if she writes it I’m in” list.
The thoughts are my own. I was blessed with an ARC of this book.

[Margaret Hejmanowski · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love all things Amy Rafferty, and this does not disappoint; this is the final book in The Sweet Blossom Bay series. We find all out answers here about Baxter Johnson with Debbi Wineberg, and Darius Wayne; of the Wayne Group. Linda Heart and her brother Michael. We can't forget Uncle George Heart, whom the whole series started with! Also minor characters of; Maggie, Owen, Isabel, Martin and Penny. Love the plot, great setting, and strong, intense, interesting characters. I look forward to reading more from Ms. Amy Rafferty. I am going to miss these book friends!!

[Vicki Stephens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finding Home at Hearts Hotel, Book 6, is the finale to this excellent suspenseful romance and I am truly sorry it is ending. The hard work focusing on saving the hotel has brought love to many of the characters. This well written book and series is absolutely a feel good read and a wonderful romantic journey for the reader. I highly recommend this last book and the heartfelt series written by Amy Rafferty.
I received a copy of this book via the author and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

In spite of all the disasters which have fallen on Hearts Hotel, our fearless author has and is leading our families to joy after all the wrangling they endured. All negative vibes are uniquely smoothed over, giving the reader a very thrilling ending to this super delightful story of a number of families, through the ages, who faced despair and possible ruin. This was a truly heart warming last chapter for me. Well written and choreographed.

[Dianne Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful, heartwarming end to a great series!

The Hearts Hotel series is an absolutely wonderful series of family challenges that are met head on with the support of old and new friends.  Beautiful second chance and new relationships are built and strengthened as obstacles are knocked down to reach a very satisfying ending.  I highly recommend this book, series and author.

I read this book as part of an advance reader team.  I am voluntarily reviewing this series.

[Jacqueline Johnston Cotton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amy Rafferty is an amazing story teller. I never tire of her wonderful stories. Sweet Blossom has been one of my favorite seaside summer sagas. This series had it all with fantastic characters, romance, suspense, secrets and second chances. I loved all the family, friends and the community coming together making this series so heartwarming and inspirational. I so enjoyed my time spent in Sweet Blossom. I highly recommend!

[TJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

FINDING HOME AT HEARTS HOTEL by Amy Rafferty, the final story in the series, is a captivating, heartwarming, later-in-life, sweet romance, filled with family, friendships, fresh starts, and love.

In this satisfying conclusion, connections are deepened, old wounds are healed, bonds are strengthened, second chances are embraced, and new love blossoms.

I’d recommend this entire series!
I was part of an advanced reader team and am voluntarily giving my honest review.

[Doris Abramson · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a conclusion to a beautiful story filled with delightful characters, a wonderful story line, intrigue and lots of romance and love!
Each of these titles in this series was a most enjoyable read and this last book in the series did a great job of bringing all of the pieces together for a very satisfying conclusion--yet leaving room should the series wish to continue.
So very thrilled to have received an ARC for an honest review.
Definitely a magical series...thank you so much.

[Linda Foster · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful last book in the series, trying up everything that has gone on. The lives of all the main characters are finding their futures together. A very feel good story. The bonus epilogue is interesting, the icing on the cake. Please read the books in order and throughly enjoy this finale. Highly recommend.

[Roslyn Simonin Jenkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! What an ending!
Amy takes us through each of the sisters newly formed relationships, step by step experiences. All with such love and many surprises in each relationship. Tying up all the loose ends of the book.
A wonderful ending and a MUST READ!!!!
Love it Amy. I received an ARC and am sharing my honest thoughts.

[Joy · Rating 5 out of 5]

So much happened in this sixth and final book of this wonderful series. Let’s see...the Wineberg family got their just desserts, which was a heavy burden lifted off everyone. Many, or should I say all, the couples found each other in some very interesting ways.

Another wrap up to a wonderful series.

[Deborah K DeLaVina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Home

Finding Home at Hearts Hotel is definitely a heartwarming homecoming. The characters all come together to recreate the home they once had by renewing old friendships, relationships and making new ones. It is an overwhelmingly beautiful experience for the story. Makes the heart & soul feel good.

[D. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved the whole series. Watching as Linda restarted a life she wasn't expecting was really satisfying. I loved the mystery of this series and how everything came together in this last book. I loved it.

[Kathy Dryden · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amy wraps up Book 6 with such grace, giving each character the perfect final note. This series has been a delight from start to finish, and saying goodbye to Sweet Blossom Bay feels like leaving a place I’ve grown to love. I’ll miss these friends dearly.

[Suzanne Myette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sanibel

Sanibel Island is a magical place. This story about the Hearts Hotel and the family is just as magical. New and old love stories entwined in the middle of the drama of sweet blossom bay and the hotels survival. Hope you enjoy this series as much as I did.

[Barbara Kaake · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an awesome story about Linda and Micheal finding love and others finding love and the the hotel is safe and secure from crooks. Thank you for this glorious story that I enjoyed reading very much. You are a great writer with lots of great stories to tell.

[Melonie Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one amazing series and this last book was so special it even had me emotional in a good way over how everything was ending. Loved all the characters and the whole story in general. I highly recommend!!!!

[Kathy Breaux · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very interesting story.

Sweet Blossom Bay was a great story. I have read every book in this series and I enjoyed the Hearts Hotels characters. Each of the family and friends were just perfect. Thank you Amy Rafferty.

[Christine Schrodt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wondered how this series would wrap up. Amy Rafferty found a way to do it that mimics the rhythm of the ocean, slowly, but powerfully! All of the relationships were resolved, each in its own unique and special way. Even the teenagers contributed a great deal to the overall story. Bravo!

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was okay.

[Vickie Milton · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m sad to be at the end of this series. I would love to have the kids have their own stories when they are older. It has a few surprises and a great ending. Loved this series.

[Lisa L · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a wonderful story, love will conquer all.

[B E · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great ending to wonderful story. Nice to see people get what they deserve. Left room to hear in the future about the kids.