4.4 (598 ratings)

If I Loved You: The Donnelly Cabin Inn: Book 1 (The Donnelly Cabin Inn Series)

Name: If I Loved You: The Donnelly Cabin Inn: Book 1 (The Donnelly Cabin Inn Series)
Rating: 4.4 (598 reviews)
Author: Joanne Pence
ISBN: B08RWQH1HZ

by Joanne Pence

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About this book

One cabin. Two strangers. And a pair of matchmaking ghosts who won’t take ‘no’ for an answer.

Carly Fullerton needs a break. Burned out and exhausted, she escapes to a remote mountain cabin, hoping for some much-needed solitude. What she doesn’t expect? Finding the cabin already occupied. By a man. A frustratingly handsome, very stubborn man.

Bestselling thriller author Alex Townson came to the same cabin for the exact same reason—peace, quiet, and absolutely no distractions. He doesn’t have time for interruptions, especially not from an equally determined woman who refuses to leave.

With nowhere else to go, they agree to an uneasy truce. But when strange, inexplicable things start happening, Carly and Alex realize they’re not alone. The cabin’s resident ghosts have a plan—one that involves a little mischief, a touch of romance… and a love story that’s just beginning to unfold.

A heartwarming, feel-good romance with humor, charm, and a ghostly twist—perfect for fans of small-town love stories and happily-ever-afters. Grab If I Loved You today, the first book in the five-book story of the Donnelly Cabin, and let the magic begin!

Don’t miss all the books in the whimsical and warm Donnelly Cabin Inn series when humor, the supernatural, and romance intertwine with the goals of the cabin’s ethereal matchmakers.

What readers are saying:

“I love the Donnelly Cabin series”

“kept my interest, made me laugh”

“a sweet, simple romance with a touch of the paranormal”

“Had many surprises and twists.”

“Characters have humor and they're realistic.”

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B08RWQH1HZ

Reader Reviews

Great book and story !

October 22, 2023

I really enjoyed this book! It was interesting and always kept me turning each page! I loved the dog ! Ghost are fascinating and always keep you a little nervous, but your better judgement keeps you reading. Good read you will enjoy it ! )

GREAT romance

January 17, 2024

If you like sweet romance with a little, non-scary supernatural thrown in, this is a great novel and you should read it. There was good tension between the two main characters and moving forward in the series, the sisters and the lore of the Donnelly cabin sound interesting enough to continue reading. Also, prepare some snacks when you read this, because there are lots of mentions of delicious food because of Carly's job. Carly is a chef / caterer making from-scratch breakfasts for the Donnelly...

Carly and Alex and Elijah!

November 4, 2025

‘If I Loved You’ was touching. The plot involved a chance meeting between two strangers, an interesting portrait hanging on the wall, unfortunate family dynamics, town’s people intimating about a haunted cabin, sorting out career passions, an unwelcome blast from the past, stressing out over a writing deadline, contemplating selling a catering business, focusing on a muse, and falling in love. Moreover, Carly and Alex, the protagonists, were ideally suited for each other and gushed with...

Fantastic

March 8, 2025

I very much loved the characters and,of course, elijah. The book made me feel like I was right there, now that's, an awesome writer!!!! )

If I Loved you

August 21, 2024

The characters were well thought out and very realistic. I enjoyed the story and love that there was no foul language or sex scences. I will be reading more of Joanne Prince's books. )