Winter Kisses at the Homestead Inn

Billionaires in Hiding #4

by Kimberly Krey

There has been one happy ending after the next at The Homestead Inn, but two of the Duran brothers, Maverick and Emmitt, are still looking for love. Find out who's next in line to find the love of their lives.

Genres: Christmas, Romance, Clean Romance, Contemporary

201 pages, ebook

Published November 2, 2021

About the author

USA Today Bestselling author Kimberly Krey is known as the Queen of Steamy Clean Romance. With fifty published novels, her readers count on rich characters, engaging banter, and swoony romance with sizzling kisses!

Whether it’s cowboys, billionaires, suspense, or romcom, her faith-filled romance offers wholesome entertainment in all the beloved tropes.

She has a fervent love for Jesus, and spends her free time enjoying family, her dogs, and her new adorable grandbaby.

* USA Today Bestselling Author

* RONE Award Winner

* 2021 Crowned Heart of Excellence Review with InD'tale Magazine

* THREE-TIME SWOONY Award Winner

* KINDLE All-Star Author Award Winner

* KINDLE All-Star Book Award Winner

* TWO-TIME RONE Award Finalist

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Reviews

[Karen Brasher]

Winter Kisses At The Homestead

This series seems to get better with each book. Emmitt has finally allowed himself to fall in love but what happens when he learns the truth. Sloan is the P. I. that claims his heart only to shred it when she betrays his loved ones.

[Abena Aidoo]

Another great story in the series. I loved Emmitt's and Sloane's story. Clearly they start off on the wrong foot, but as they warm up towards each other it is beautiful to see, and the story is full of warm, love, and swoonworthy moments. This series has not disappointed at all.

[Maven_Reads]

Winter Kisses at the Homestead Inn is a snowy, suspenseful romance about Emmitt, a billionaire heir trying to leave his playboy reputation behind, and Sloane, a private investigator who comes to the inn under cover and ends up caught between her assignment and her growing feelings. This is Book 4 of Kimberly Krey’s Billionaires in Hiding series, and it’s described as “Flirting with the Enemy.”

There’s a smart emotional tension to this story that really resonated with me. Sloane’s role as an investigator hiding her real motives adds depth and conflict. She’s not just there for romance, but for a purpose, and that purpose threatens the trust she builds with Emmitt. According to Goodreads reviews, their relationship starts awkwardly but grows in a believable way, as Sloane comes to care for Emmitt even while keeping secrets. Emmitt’s transformation from carefree playboy to someone considering a more settled, meaningful life feels genuine, and Krey writes his internal struggle with both vulnerability and charm. The winter setting at The Homestead Inn amplifies that warmth in a cold season: the inn feels like a refuge, and the physical closeness sparked by the snow and the holidays heightens both the romance and the stakes. That said, the “enemy” angle turns out to be more about conflicting missions than outright betrayal, so if you were expecting a full-blown thriller, the suspense might feel moderate rather than high. But if you love heartfelt, clean holiday romance with layers of hidden identities, this book delivers a satisfying mix.

I rate it four stars for its emotional clarity, well-drawn characters, and how Krey balances romance with intrigue; I’m holding back a fifth star only because some of the suspense felt more comfortable than edge-of-your-seat.

[Kimberly Krey]

I had so much fun writing Emmitt and Sloane's love story. Sloane, an undercover private investigator, is at The Homestead Inn on business. Can any of you guess what that business might be?

Meanwhile, Emmitt is determined to retire his playboy ways and settle down once and for all. But when Sloane steps onto the scene, he's tempted to employ his wicked ways one last time.

I'm so excited for you guys to see how their love story plays out!
I hope you enjoy it!

[Joan]

Exciting plot line

As usual Kimberly Krey has written a fascinating and exciting romance with plenty of suspense. This plot is so twisted, I was sure everything would fall apart. I couldn’t see a way to find a happy ending. But I’m happy to say it happens. Winter Kisses does indeed end with a happily ever after. Well… until the true end. I love Sloane and Emmitt and am glad they like like each other.

[Pascale’s*ARC,Unwind,Read,Review]

This story is part of a series and tells of a family who must hide from the mafia due to their grandfather’s connections and past. They run an inn, an inheritance that is also their residence and source of income, although they are well-off and don’t need it. It does supply housing for all of the siblings and their new spouses and is a good cover for their new identities. In this book, Emmitt’s story gets told. This author writes clean romance and this series has some suspense as well. I’ve really been enjoying reading the entire series. I love the originality of the plot and all of the different characters are fun to get to know as well.

[Aimee]

Let's hear it for book 4 in this series and Emmitt, who finally gets his very own love story! We're working our way through this whole family of siblings and while each sibling gets their own love story, there is a slow, overarching, building sense of danger. It's a cool thing and I really like it. It keeps me coming back for more!

I think Emmitt and Sloane have a great build to their relationship. It felt natural and believable. I settled in with the easily and quickly, even knowing how it was all going to blow up. This Duran family is resourceful and resilient though and they know how to support and help each other. I really like that strong sense of family in this series.

As stated above, this series is best read in order. They are all in KU if you have that which is where I picked up this book. This author is a favorite of mine and I love when she adds some suspense and danger into her books.

Content: kissing

[Shelley Wahls]

This story is part of a series, and I LOVED this as much as the rest!! So each book's main character becomes my favorite!! This is Emmit's story, but it involves Ava as well, as she is the one who is in danger of being found (these people are basically in witness protection). So Sloane is a French PI and she is looking into Ava to try and find her. Emmit is her in to find it out, she is portraying someone to watch him fly his helicopter for extra hours before being allowed to give tours. Anyway I wanted to dislike Sloane, and I could not! The way this all plays out... well you just have to read it. As Always Kimberly Krey weaves a GREAT story, makes you fall in love with the characters, she keeps it clean with out losing the heat, and a little suspense in there!! I did not want to put it down, and I cannot wait for the next installment!!

[Sherri]

A good clean contemporary romance with a little suspense: Sloane (private investigator) arrives at the inn with the cover of being a flight instructor after she instigates a fake mandate for additional flight courses for Emmitt. Her mission as a private investigator is to find Anna Fielding (Ava), hired by Anna’s abusive ex-boyfriend. What she didn’t expect was the chemistry and attraction to Emmitt. Will she still expose Ava (Anna) and jeopardize a new relationship with Emmitt?
The continuity of the characters and series are great with good suspense. I really enjoyed reading it and would highly recommend it/series.

[Teresa]

This was so good! I was hoping that Sloane wasn't a bad person. I love how Richard took awhile to come around and then he was all in. Their love story is so great. I love all of these characters! Thanks, Kimberly, for a great read.
I received an advanced copy of this book from the author, but I am voluntarily sharing my honest opinion here.

[Connie Spencer]

Wow

I don't know if words can say what a great,delightfully, powerful story this one is! Wow! I couldn't put it down very late rrading tonight. I am sure that I will be sorry tomorrow but what a great story and so fun to read more about the other siblings and their lives! Can't wait for the next one. Fantastic story!

[Deidre Avant]

Loving this series!

Kimberly doesn’t disappoint in this series! Loads of twists and turns from suspense to love and forgiveness! If you haven’t read this series yet - what are you waiting for? Make this your next read!

[Katie (hiding in the pages)]

This cast of siblings is very intriguing, mysterious and so much fun! It's Emmitt's turn for love and Sloane's secretive sass is just the thing to get the sparks flying.

I love how resourceful this family is. While they may not have always been close, circumstances have caused them to build a great relationship with each other and I love watching them each grow and find their true selves. But most of all, I love watching them settle into a life full of work, hope, and love.

Emmitt is a helicopter pilot and the sizzle with Sloane is destined to crash and burn with secrets galore. I enjoyed both characters so much, loving each interaction. True to Krey fashion, there are many facets to this story and twists and turns that kept me wondering how it would all work out when everything seemed so doomed.

Entertaining, intriguing, and swoony--all the makings of a fun story.

Content: mild romance (kissing)

*I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.*

[Becky Fenn]

One of my favorite series by Kimberly Krey! Can’t wait for book 5.

[Judith Seale]

Great book

This is a very interesting and exciting story. The suspense keeps you reading on. This whole family is full of suspense. You just don't know what is happening next.

[Kathy]

Sloane Bardo is a private investigator looking for Anna Fielding. When a report come in to Wren, Anna's ex, Sloane is sent to find Anna and bring her to justice. She arranges for a notice to be sent to Emmitt that his newly acquired helicopter pilots license is mandated to have further class time and air time and Sloane comes in undercover as the pilot trainer. As Sloane and Emmitt spend more and more time together, Sloane probes into Emmitt's life to see if he has had a relationship with Anna Fielding. In the mean time, Richard, Emmitt's oldest brother and Ava (previously known as Anna Fielding), were literally just married and are at the Homestead Inn's honeymoon cottage because of their need to stay hidden. When a phone call comes into the Inn, they stay in hiding while the threat is uncovered. Emmitt is turning over a new leaf and trying not to be a playboy and in the process, falls head over heals for Sloane. I love this story with great characters and just the right amount of suspense.

[Norma Gorrill]

Winter Kisses At the Homestead Inn

This was the story of a young woman who had gone into hiding to protect herself from her abusive ex fiancé. Only to have an undercover investigator come to the inn on the pretence that one of the owners needed to finish his extended hours on his helicopter license. This is my review and mine alone Norma Gorrill

[Alice Watson]

Wonderful series of romantic novel, keep reading

This romantic adventure story has everything you need to enjoy this novel plus unexpected moments. Happy reading and relaxing today with all of it's series.

[Andrea Payne]

Winter Kisses At The Homestead ( Billionaires in Hiding Book 4)

What a sweet, sweet story! Emmit and Sloane try so hard to do the right thing. Such a comedy of errors! Can't wait to see where Maverick takes us!

[Jill Johns]

Wow! What a Story

This is the 4th book in this series. It is about Emmitt and additional "mandatory pilot training" put on by Sloane, a private investigator. That means TROUBLE, from the first hello. But read on to see what happens in this beautiful Homestead Inn.

[Rebecca White]

I loved this book with accents, a detective pretending to be someone else, secrets on both sides, and lots of flirty fun. It filled with angsty action and characters confused by what was happening until they finally were open with on another. I really enjoyed it.

[Marian Owens]

you better research both sides of the story you’re told

What an ingenious storyline line to go with the Billionaires in Hiding series book 4. I kept reading this book late into the night. Cannot wait to read the next book in the series.

[Cecelia Gardon]

Suspenseful and Exciting

This book was fabulous! However, how could the even tolerate Sloane is beyond me. Now I want to know the rest of the story.

[Susan Mahon]

Wow

Wow! This series of books is very binge worthy. I love getting to know the characters in depth as new members are introduced.

[Denice]

fantastic

I really enjoyed this story, so swoony. So much suspense and most of all Emmett and Sloan found their HEA.

[Medenna]

Emmitt and Sloane’s Story

Good story although I resented Sloane from the very beginning. I hope things work out well in the end. On to the next.

[Adair]

little on the sweet side but enough mystery might look for another to find out what the Durans are hiding

[Clara K Page]

The story was good but way to much kissing for my liking and thoughts of them "lusting" after one another. I loved the Duran family and their closeness and helping one another.

[Carol]

Great story. Kinda keeps you guessing. I thought maybe at some point the guy may catch on but I guess he was blinded by love. LOL