The Inn on Mirror Lake by Debbie Mason is the fourth A Highland Falls Novel. I did not know when I picked up the book that it was part of a series. I quickly discovered that it is best to read A Highland Falls series in order. It was like I came into a movie halfway through it. I felt that I was missing key details. I discovered that Nate and Ellie were introduced in Falling in Love on Willow Creek (Book Three). Characters from the previous books are in this story along with Ellie and Nate’s family members and residents of the town. The author created some great characters. I just love Grandpa Joe, the Judge, and Ryder. Ellie has a special ability which added another dimension to the story. I enjoyed the setting of Highland Falls and the inn at the lake. It sounded like such a peaceful place. The Inn on Mirror Lake is a complex book with varying layers. I loved the humor in the story. The scenes with Ellie and Nate with his sisters are especially amusing. Grandpa Joe and the Judge’s antics also had me chuckling. There is plenty of flirtation and sizzle between Nate and Ellie. The chemistry between the pair is palpable. There are intimate thoughts and scenes in the book. I do want to mention the significant amount of foul language (which I find offensive). I like how the townspeople help Ellie with the Mirror Lake Inn. The various characters from the first three books appear throughout the story. They are worked seamlessly into this tale. There are some serious moments as well. Ellie’s sister, Brianna has an abusive husband. I thought the author handled this delicate subject very well. Ryder is dealing with the loss of his father. He needs guidance, love, and man’s best friend. The ending is charming and will leave readers smiling. The Inn on Mirror Lake is a cute romantic tale with a cigar loving grandpa, meddling matchmakers, a shocking secret, a vigilant judge, protective pooch, a brutal brother-in-law, a frustrating filmmaker, and flirtatious friends. ( )