Hallway Honey

Bethelberry Ridge Collection, Book 1

By: Wellesley Rhyston

Narrated by: Valerie Hamon

Hallway Honey is a cozy, sweet, closed-door Christmas romance set in a small town. The tone is warm, heartfelt, and wholesome with light humor and gentle emotional beats.

©2025 Wellesley Rhyston (P)2025 Wellesley Rhyston

Life is a Dream

If Hallmark movies make you happy, you will not be disappointed by this book. This is your opportunity to escape reality and live the dream!

Nice, Easy Story

I received a copy of this book, and I'm really glad I did. If you're looking for a calm, sweet story rooted in reality, this is definitely one you should listen to! These characters don't feel like characters, they feel like people I know. The MMC and FMC actually communicate like adults. It was a short, heartwarming story that I listened to in one day. I didn't give it five stars because there are a couple of places where it moves a little slow, or there's some repetitive details that don't ultimately matter to the story, and it would have been helpful in some places if the narrator's male character voice were more distinctive from the female character voice. But I would definitely recommend this if you want a light, fluffy story!

Slow Burn Romance

Hallway Honey as an audiobook was such an immersive experience. The slow-burn romance unfolds beautifully, allowing the emotional connection between the characters to feel absolutely natural. The winter setting adds a cozy, almost cinematic feel that made it increasingly easy to visualize a small town where it's Christmas time.
The narrator truly elevated the story. Her voice shifts naturally between characters, making conversations clear and engaging. She uses pauses at just the right moments, giving emotional scenes the space they need to land. I found myself completely immersed and able to picture everything as she read.
If you enjoy slow-burn romance and appreciate strong narration that enhances the storytelling, this audiobook is definitely worth the listen.

The relationships of the characters

I absolutely loved this book! This is my first book ever by an Indy author. Such a sweet little cozy winter romance book.

Sweet as Honey

This was such a cute and cozy story. One of the main characters name was Honey and the narrators voice was absolutely perfect for this character. If you love hallmark, definitely give this book a listen!