This is book 3 in the Guest Book Trilogy and it can be read as a stand alone. You'll want to read the previous two. In this third installment of The Guest Book Trilogy, a young Annie Parker is struggling to overcome her grief over the recent loss of her sister, when a childhood friend unexpectedly turns up seeking refuge from an ill-fated marriage. It would have been easy for Annie to sink deeper into sadness, but when she learns her newest design client, Hudson Fisher, is the son of the late film actress Celeste Williams, her curiosity is peaked. As it turns out, the Roaring 20s starlet was no stranger to the Lake Arrowhead cabins—and this revelation sparks the unraveling of a scandalous story from Hollywood’s bygone era. Did an illicit romance between this leading lady and her dashing costar take place in Cabin No. 7? What really went on behind-the-scenes during the filming of that silent picture? Will discovering a piece of the past bring closure to Annie’s present? The characters are so down to earth and believable you'll be happy to catch up with old friends.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC of this book. I wasn't aware this was a part of a series. I tried to read as a standalone but got lost. You have to read one and two before this.

I was unaware that this was a part of a series when i originally requested this book. I do not have access to books 1 and 2, so i read this anyways hoping it would make sense as a standalone. However, it very much so did not. Either way, i just don't think this is a series for me. I wish i had paid more attention to the description before requesting it.

Thank you to Netgally, the publishers, and Chrysteen Braun

When I requested this book I was unaware that it was apart of a series, one that requires you to read the previous books for this one to make sense. I am unable to read all the previous books along with this one before the publish date. Therefore, I will rate this a fair 3/5 stars and will adjust the rating and review when I am able to read all the books in the series along with this one.

I was drawn to this book based on the title as well as it's setting in Lake Arrowhead. I grew up in that area and have never seen a book set there before. The author showcased beautiful descriptions of the area that evoked wonderful memories.

This is the 3rd book in a series and a large portion of the plot does depend on previous knowledge gained from books 1 and 2. For me, the plot was not as engaging as I had hoped. It read as a chronology of events and had little story arc. Most of the book's time was spent with supporting characters and not the titular starlet in cabin number seven. For me, the big draw was the story surrounding Celeste and it ended up being such a small part of the overall story. It left me feeling disappointed.

Annie Parker is intrigued learning that her newest design client, Hudson Fisher, is the son of the Roaring ‘20s Hollywood starlet, Celeste Williams. Thankfully, Sam has kept the old guest books and the entry that Annie locates leads to a family secret that surprises everyone. As Annie is never one to sit still, she’s delighted that Sarah, a friend since childhood, has finally accepted her invitation to visit.

The story is told from 3 POVs, Annie, Hudson, and Sarah. I enjoyed the multiple perspectives and the clarity of each narrative by chapter presentation and font format. As the secrets of the cabins have come to light, there are fascinating pieces of history tucked into the storyline. Favorites during Cabin Seven’s reveal are interesting highlights of stamps, the U.S. Forest Service, stories of dogwood trees, John Muir, and The Blackstone Hotel and Marshall Field and Company in Chicago. Socks and Jezebel’s feline pawprints were not as frequent among the pages of Book 3 but their companionship and cuddle time add sweetness when they appear.

I’ve loved the beautiful pen and ink drawings included in each book. In Book 3, drawings include, The Cabins, Hudson and Constance’s Living Room and Family Room, and Celeste’s Duesenberg. The “Author’s Note” is a combination of her inspiration, acknowledgements, news of upcoming novels, movies filmed at Lake Arrowhead, and a list of favorite places to visit in Lake Arrowhead.

Thank you to Chrysteen Braun and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an eARC of this book.

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I like this series. Annie is telling her life story but you also get caught up in the life of the person that stayed in the cabin. The town and it's inhabitants are another part of the story. For a small town there is a nice group of stories to be told. Ginny's is the gathering place and favorite dining spot. Several romances are included. I liked the book.