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Vellum Updates and a Bribe Giveaway

Blog, Give away, Innkeeper Chronicles 245 Comments | POST A COMMENT July 2, 2026 by Moderator R

We will start with a brief vellum update and then switch to the giveaway. I am bribing you.

Some people saw me testing things on Facebook this morning, and I wanted to explain it before any misunderstandings occured.

It’s our first time printing vellum so we made some decisions that slightly complicated our life.

Our original vellum, the one that is advertised in image below is printed on 40lb vellum. It’s thicker, the colors are brighter, and it is exactly 6×9 so it fits into US hardcover.

It fits in the book, but it is thicker and it is a bit of struggle to make it stay. It should have been printed slightly smaller.

We have now tried 5 different printers. At some point, I invited Grace Draven to the house to get unbiased opinions.

First, we dropped the white border and settled on the size that would fit both UK and US hardcovers.

Next we found a thinner vellum at 28 lbs that still shows the beautiful colors but is much thinner and lays better in the book.

We have one more batch coming to us before finalizing the no-border vellum. After that, the no-border vellum will be available as a separate product. We don’t want to throw it out there before we have pictures to show you.

We would like to give you options at the fulfillment.

  • You can choose to stay with the original vellum with white border. We printed a ton of it and we have it in stock.
  • You can switch to the no-white-border version at no additional charge. It is a one for one swap.
  • And those of you who would like to get both, border and no-border, will be able to grab a set of no-border vellum at a discount. We will just stuff it into the same envelope, saving you on shipping. The add-on pack will be available only with a regular order.

Once we have finalized this second variant, we will send you an email through the store explaining how to choose your options. If you run into trouble, please email us and we will sort it.

A little warning about the fulfillment: we expect it to take several weeks. We have in excess of 2,000 orders. Kid 2 is stuffing maps into the envelopes as we speak. We even put Rito to work.

We appreciate your patience.

We will start shipping after 07/08, and if you get worried, email me through the store and I will be able to tell you your place in line.

Also I now know way too much about vellum.

Giveaway Bribe

We have received beautiful collected editions of Innkeeper Chronicles Volume 1 from Subterranean Press. It is a gorgeous book, and we are very grateful to Subterranean for reissuing it.

(And also an unexpected gift of the wonderful Sencha Tea! A giant bag of it. Dear Geralyn, thank you so much! It is appreciated beyond all reason.)

This collector edition contains Clean Sweep, Sweep in Peace, and One Fell Sweep. Clean Sweep is currently available free in our store.

This is your chance to grab one of these copies. The giveaway will run until 07/09 and the winner will be chosen on 07/10.

  • US only – unfortunately, it is a massive book, and shipping it internationally will be a nightmare. House Andrews will host other international giveaways soon.
  • To enter, please let us know in the blog comments who is your favorite character from the Innkeeper Chronicles.

PS Mod R:

Ilona wrote this post, but I am changing author to myself so she doesn’t get the thousands of comments alerts – House Andrews are on the last scenes of Maggie 2 and they need full focus!

Please read the instructions before making your comment, I have had to void so many entries in the previous giveaway.

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  1. Jenny GS says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:08 am

    My favorite character is Dina. While I love so many of the others definitely her!

    Reply
    • Lesley says

      July 2, 2026 at 8:17 am

      Dina is my favorite character in the Innkeeper chronicles

      Reply
    • Elise says

      July 2, 2026 at 8:20 am

      I haven’t read it yet (I’m slowly reading your backlist), but I have loved all of your books so I know this won’t be any different!

      Thank you so much for the chance, I would love to have this one so I can annotate it once I start reading it 😂

      Reply
    • Dana says

      July 2, 2026 at 9:23 am

      I LOVE so many of the characters but I have to go with Maud. As a mother, I can relate to how she feels and how protective she is. She is also badass!

      Thank you for writing such wonderful books and lovable characters!

      Reply
  2. Lyssa Rel says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:08 am

    I have to go with Dina!

    Reply
  3. Hannah says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:09 am

    I love all the characters in Innkeeper Chronicles but every scene with Orro makes me extra happy. Thank you for all the wonderful books and swag!

    Reply
    • Michelle Rivera says

      July 2, 2026 at 9:35 am

      Caldenia! I love it every time she offers to eat someone and I loved the recent reveal of her back story and her reunion with her family!

      Reply
  4. Taya Anderson says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:09 am

    Woot Woot!
    Love these Books! Hi Everyone!

    Reply
    • Taya Anderson says

      July 2, 2026 at 8:10 am

      Oh, Favorite Character so far?
      Beast always takes the show for me 😀

      Reply
  5. Britta Hall says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:09 am

    Helen because ripper cushions

    Reply
    • michael says

      July 2, 2026 at 8:16 am

      Have to agree with this:)

      Reply
  6. Leah says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:09 am

    The horde appreciates your dedication and waits chalantly. ; )

    My favorite Inkeeper character is Dina. When I grow up, I want to be like her.

    Reply
  7. Danielle Vidrine-Crawford says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:10 am

    Helen and her ripper cushions is my favorite character. She is exactly who she is with all the conviction of a little kid.

    Reply
  8. Gail says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:11 am

    Orro is my favorite. Especially when he is trying to replicate fast food, but is incapable of lowering his standards enough to actually do it.

    Reply
  9. Heather says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:12 am

    Orro is my favorite!

    Reply
  10. Stacy Jackson says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:14 am

    My favorite character is Beast!! I would absolutely love to get some POV from her!!😍😍💜💜🐕🐕

    Reply
  11. Di says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:14 am

    My favorite character is Orro. I adore his eccentricities and would love to try his food.

    USA based.

    Reply
  12. Elizabeth says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:15 am

    Gertrude Hunt is my favorite character, with Magnolia Green as my big OH MAN WAIT NO moment. I love the amount of personality in the inns <3 Dina is, of course, best non-transdimensional character.

    Reply
  13. Dj says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:16 am

    Maud, for her self possession and parenting principles. She is raising Helen well!

    Reply
  14. Mary says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:17 am

    Sean is my favorite!

    Reply
  15. Mari says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:17 am

    Maude is my favorite character.

    Reply
    • kIm Hurt says

      July 2, 2026 at 8:57 am

      Wow make it tough why don’t you just ONE!! Dina

      Reply
      • Laura says

        July 2, 2026 at 9:13 am

        My favourite character is Maud. I’m always so impressed with her dedication and fierce nature protecting Helen.

        Reply
  16. Lauren says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:18 am

    My favorite character is Gertrude Hunt! I love a sentient house 🙂

    Reply
  17. Tam says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:18 am

    I absolutely love all the characters, but Gaston is one of my favorites. My first Ilona Andrews series was the Edge series and getting to read about George, Jack, Sophie, and especially Gaston again is wonderful. He is such a unique character and was written to be so much fun.

    Reply
  18. Julie says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:18 am

    I am going to say that my favorite character from the Innkeeper Chronicles is Orro.

    He popped first into my mind when I read the directions, but if I stop and think about it, I have so many favorites…

    Confirming I am from the US.

    Thanks for the update on Maggie. I am sure I speak for most of the BDH that we definitely want HA to concentrate on that rather than on the Blog.

    Reply
  19. Jasmine Tindell says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:19 am

    Orro is my favorite character. He’s just such a fun twist on the dramatic chef personality, but he’s also so loyal.

    Reply
  20. Heather King says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:20 am

    Thanks so much for the chance! I’m new to the series and just started Clean Sweep so my favorite is Dina…so far….;)

    Reply
  21. Sarah says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:20 am

    I haven’t read this series yet, but I hope to!!!

    Reply
  22. Kailyn Bennett says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:21 am

    Love Dina! Best character. Also, dying for one of the Owl Crate This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me books. Sold out so fast!

    Reply
  23. Gentry says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:21 am

    Maud is my favorite character. She is so bad-a$$!
    USA

    Reply
  24. Meredith says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:21 am

    Oooh! I adore Caldenia. The Funyuns. The snark. The bloodthirstiness. She’s a delight.

    Reply
    • Harry Christopher says

      July 2, 2026 at 9:08 am

      I’m with team Caldenia. She is my favorite.

      Reply
  25. LZReader says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:21 am

    So many characters and you want me to pick one? That’s like asking which kid I love the most!

    I’ll go with Orro today because in the graphic audio his voice actor is hysterical and never fails to make me laugh. But ask me tomorrow and you’d get a completely different answer.

    Reply
  26. Stacy bula says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:22 am

    My favorite character is Dina

    Reply
  27. Renee says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:22 am

    Favorite character is Cookie!

    Reply
  28. Stacey says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:22 am

    I have a hard time deciding between Orro and Caldenia. HA does a mean supporting cast. But truthfully I love them all!

    Today I feel more like a disgraced chef than an intergalactic war goddess, so I choose Orro. 😂

    Reply
  29. Karen Linton says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:22 am

    My standout fave is Orro the Quillonian. Such a drama queen! Love him…

    Reply
  30. Samantha-Maria says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:23 am

    Oh it’s soo gorgeous!!!!!! and I’m reading the Innkeeper Chronicles now *grabby grabby hands at extra awesome edition!* 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
    But I can’t enter. *cries in International*. Not mentioning my fave chara cos I don’t want to cause Mod R a headache by looking like I am entering the giveaway.
    All the best US Horde!!

    Reply
  31. Ann G. says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:23 am

    I love Orro so much! Fire!

    Reply
    • Eleia says

      July 2, 2026 at 9:44 am

      I love all the characters so picking one is hard. Dina, Sean, Orro, Helen, Maud, etc.

      Reply
  32. Maggie says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:23 am

    My favorite character is Dina the Innkeeper. She is amazing!

    Reply
  33. Karen Kronenberg says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:23 am

    Orro is my favorite! This red cleaver chef is all heart.

    Reply
  34. yael langman says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:23 am

    my favorite character is Orro

    Reply
  35. Julie Pursley says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:23 am

    Dina is my favorite, though Helen is a close second. I would love to have experienced the inn as Helen. It would be magical to see the inn through a child’s perspective.

    Reply
  36. Jo says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:23 am

    my favorite character has to be Helen – but I love all of the characters and their depth!

    Reply
  37. Sherry Rivera says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:24 am

    Dina is my favorite character.

    Reply
    • Adi says

      July 2, 2026 at 9:03 am

      Wilmos is a favorite. Steady as a rock and doesn’t play games. Gives you what you need, not what you want.

      Reply
  38. Jean says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:25 am

    Ug, pick one?!?!?
    Uhhhhh, (changes mind 5 times) …
    Dina. (Maud is a close second.)

    Reply
  39. Carly Johnson says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:26 am

    I don’t have a favorite character *yet* because I haven’t gotten my hands on this series yet. But I have been fully converted to the Ilona Andrews books and I’ve just completed TKWNKM and Hidden Legacy and they are INCREDIBLE! So I will now be dedicating my life to reading everything by Ilona and Gordon.

    Reply
  40. Tim says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:26 am

    It’s got to be Orro.

    Reply
  41. Wendelyn says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:26 am

    I’m currently rereading the series and there are so many great characters to choose from that it’s hard to pick just one! Today it’s Orro but who knows about tomorrow??

    Reply
  42. Kathleen Hart says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:26 am

    Dina is my favorite!

    Reply
  43. Jon says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:26 am

    Far and away, Orro is my favorite character.

    Reply
  44. Ashley H says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:27 am

    My favorite character is Maud.

    Reply
  45. Melissa Chapman says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:27 am

    Dina is definitely my favorite. Although Maud is a very close second.

    Reply
  46. Jean Baumgarten says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:28 am

    My favorite character is Orro. Exiled and grumpy, but lives to cook and bring happiness through his dishes.

    Reply
  47. Zimriya says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:28 am

    I would be remiss not to enter given I have been listening to the entirety of the Innkeeper audiobooks over and over all year 😭

    As a vampire girl™️, my favorire character is Arland.

    Reply
  48. Kat M. says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:29 am

    How in the world do I choose just one? Like, there are so many good ones. Caldenia is so wonderful. Equal parts ruthless, brilliant, and loving. Mysterious and dignified and down to earth. I love her. Then there’s Maude, doing bad-ass stuff while raising a whole little person who is a future bad-ass. Orro and his drama and skill. It’s too much. I can’t choose.

    Reply
  49. Wendy Lucas says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:29 am

    This question is so hard! The Inn Keeper books are my favorite! I think I have to pick Maud. She endured so much, had to be so strong, and managed to not let that impact Helen. I was so happy for her to find her HEA. Thank you for this world & those characters.

    Reply
  50. Cassie says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:30 am

    Dina is my favorite, but I love them all so much!

    Reply
  51. Jennifer King says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:30 am

    Adult George. And I know he was technically an edge character, but having him pop up as an adult and rescuing Maude was such an awesome weave together of worlds. I can imagine a whole theater full of horde fans screaming simultaneously in the film version. Oooh now I know what to reread next.

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      July 2, 2026 at 9:02 am

      The crossover is so delicious

      Reply
  52. Anne Duncan says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:31 am

    I love Maude so much!!

    Reply
  53. Kathleen Eddy says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:31 am

    Helen is my favorite character!

    Reply
  54. Karen Nelson says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:32 am

    Yay for vellum! Also, my favorite character has always been Caldenia. Which made me feel kind of bad when everyone assumed she was a very bad guy. But now I feel justified.😁

    Reply
  55. Caitlin says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:32 am

    Maud is my favorite character and I would love more books about her!

    Reply
  56. Diane H says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:33 am

    It has to be Orro!

    Reply
  57. Faith says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:34 am

    Orro is my favourite character!

    Reply
  58. Osanna says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:34 am

    I’m partial to Caldenia, but i love them all

    Reply
  59. STEPHANIE says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:34 am

    My favorite character is Gertrude Hunt as we know her through Dina. The sentient building trope is one of my absolute favorites and my happy place is just imagining myself visiting Gertrude Hunt and enjoying being taken care of in such a complete way. I would move in and they would never be able to make me leave!

    Reply
  60. Laura says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:35 am

    So many to choose from but loving Nuan Cookie at the moment 🥰

    Reply
  61. Kat C says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:35 am

    Favorite character is Nuan Cee, love that scheming little fox.

    Reply
  62. Marsha Parris says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:35 am

    Dina is my favorite character.

    Reply
  63. Lotus Nguyet says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:36 am

    Oh my god, making me pick a favorite Innkeeper character is like picking a favorite child! I have a massive soft spot for Dina’s mix of empathy and resilience, but I also adore Orro – with his gruffness, Shakespearean dramatics, and delicious, delicious food. Mmm.

    Reply
  64. Alicia says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:37 am

    I love Orro so much!

    Reply
  65. Ashley Fujibayashi says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:37 am

    I love Dina, but Maud is my favorite! Nothing like a story about healing from total betrayal.

    Reply
  66. Marilyn Reid says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:37 am

    The Innkeeper, Dina, is by far and away my favorite character in the Innkeeper Chronicles

    Reply
  67. Ren says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:37 am

    Dina is my favorite (of the moment) because she feels like an old friend.

    Reply
  68. Sharla says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:38 am

    Pick a favorite character?
    That’s like asking me to pick my favorite book! Inconceivable!

    But, if I have to choose, I’m going to go with Dina. It was a hard choice, but I love how she gets in her own way. But has the strength of character to see it and achieve her goals.

    (PS how goes the new home decorating?)

    Reply
  69. Sherry says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:39 am

    Maud is my favorite Innkeeper character.

    Reply
  70. Tamar S says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:39 am

    It’s so hard to choose, there are so many amazing characters! I think for now, I will go with Caldenia. I love her wit and her bloodthirstiness! (Commenting from the US)

    Reply
  71. Sola says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:39 am

    Favorite Innkeeper character is probably Orro, but they are all amazing.

    Thanks for the opportunity! Bribes are never required, but they are fun!

    Reply
  72. JoBen says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:39 am

    Maud is so BA! Love the sibling interactions.

    Reply
  73. Rini K says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:39 am

    Dina is of course 🙂

    Reply
  74. Katie says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:40 am

    Orro is my favorite!

    Reply
  75. Kristine Ahlskog says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:40 am

    My favorite from The Innkeeper Series is Sean….he just rolls with all the new worlds opening in front of him, but always returns to Dina….

    Reply
  76. Deb says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:40 am

    Dina is my favorite because like so many others, I want to be her and have innkeeper powers like her when I grow up!

    Reply
  77. Sue says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:41 am

    Always up for a good bribe. While I love all of the characters, Orro has a special place in my heart. His growth, from disgraced red clever chef, to stalwart defender of Dina and the Inn makes me love him.

    Reply
  78. Sarah says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:41 am

    My favorite character is Dina! She’s so sweet, calming, warm, and also a bad***

    Reply
  79. Kiffany says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:42 am

    My favorite character is Orro.

    Reply
  80. Camille B says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:42 am

    My favorite character is Beast!

    Reply
  81. Carla says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:42 am

    I appreciate all of the characters, but I find Orro endearing. He is such a mix of drama and vulnerability. I teared up at the mango scene.

    Reply
  82. Emily Q says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:42 am

    I change my mind all the time, but I love Dina the most today. She’s quietly competent, which I enjoy seeing in a character.

    Reply
  83. Louise Corona says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:44 am

    Dina is the reason we have the Inn.

    Reply
    • Moderator R says

      July 2, 2026 at 8:46 am

      Only one entry please, your duplicates have been deleted

      Reply
  84. Erin says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:44 am

    Depends on my mood. But I get a kick out of the side characters like Cookie!

    Reply
  85. Madeleine S. says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:45 am

    Favorite character is Maud, followed closely by Orro. Love a badass and a drama queen (in that order).

    Reply
  86. Jessica Pollard says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:47 am

    I really love Orro

    Reply
  87. Jessica says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:47 am

    My favorite character is Arland (although the Inn itself is a close second lol)

    Reply
  88. Maria says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:47 am

    Hello!

    Favorite characters are Sean and Costco lady. Sean is funny and deadly. Even though Costco lady showed up only for a litle in book 1 I liked her immediately.

    Reply
  89. Ash G. says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:48 am

    I have to pick on just one?

    Lady Ilemina

    Reply
  90. Christie Roberts says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:48 am

    My favorite character is Maud. Love her resilience and general badassery!

    Reply
  91. Gabby says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:48 am

    My favorite character is Maud! I loved her book so much.

    Reply
  92. CatS says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:49 am

    My favorite character is Helen. She is so adorably fierce.

    Reply
  93. Reema Vora says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:49 am

    What a great giveaway! My favorite character has to be Orro! Nothing quite beats his cupcakes and exquisite creations as a red cleaver chef

    Reply
  94. Violet Methyl says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:49 am

    Here is my entry for the giveaway:

    1. My favorite Innkeeper character is Gertrude Hunt. (I have so many favorites, actually, but without Gertrude Hunt, there is no inn and therefore no Innkeeper, so she wins!)
    2. I live in the US.

    Thank you for everything you do for us. Wishing you luck and perseverance in the remaining work on Maggie 2!

    Reply
  95. Nicole in WI says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:49 am

    So hard to pick a favorite but I have to go with Orro. He’s so funny with his interpretations of earth television 🤣

    Reply
  96. Kristin says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:50 am

    so many excellent characters in this series! caldenia is first for me, followed closely by dina and helen

    Reply
  97. Veronica Jones says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:51 am

    It took me an embarrassingly long time to decide, but honestly? Arland of House Krahr 😊. Plus the Hiru, and the space chickens ❤️

    Reply
  98. Linda Akers says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:51 am

    All the beloved characters out of the Innkeeper Chronicles, my favorite is Helen. She is a delightful child and show such grace and dignity during her ripper cushions.

    Reply
  99. Ash G. says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:51 am

    So for those who have bought UK editions of the book, should we keep waiting on ordering vellum?

    Reply
  100. saragh says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:52 am

    My favorite character is Orro!

    Reply
  101. Kianne says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:52 am

    There are so many great characters in Innkeeper that it is hard to choose. If forced to make a selection, it would be Dina.

    Thank you for the chance to win the collection. I love every one of your books.

    Reply
  102. Meredith C says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:52 am

    After much deliberation for today I will declare my favorite character to be Orro*.

    *subject to change

    Reply
  103. Kah says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:53 am

    Without a doubt, the great Caldenia

    Reply
  104. Kassandra (Kasie) Appel says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:54 am

    As much as I absolutely love reading Dina & Sean’s adventures – my favorite so far is reading Maud’s arc. I am here for how she responds to situations and her growth as a character!

    Reply
  105. Janeen Smart says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:54 am

    Orro! I love his love for food and ability to replicate anything (except fast food)

    Reply
  106. Anna says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:55 am

    Arland is 100% my favorite character in the Innkeeper series. He’s the perfect man and I fully claim him. 😀

    Reply
  107. Nicole says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:55 am

    Dina is hands down my favorite character from the series.

    Reply
  108. Nikki says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:55 am

    Dina is my favorite character.

    Reply
  109. Jessie J says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:55 am

    It’s so hard to choose! But I think my favorite character is Orro. You gotta love a giant hedgehog chef who is also a drama llama.
    And yes, I’m in the US.

    Reply
  110. Anita Klaboe says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:55 am

    Dina is my favorite.

    Reply
  111. Candy Moore says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:56 am

    My favorite character from the Innkeeper series is Gertrude Hunt. I wish I could stay there for a nice, long vacation.

    Reply
  112. Ana says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:56 am

    Maud is my favorite!

    Reply
  113. Muna says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:57 am

    Oh goodness, definitely Maud (and Helen). I understand what its like to do anything for your child, to keep them safe. Thank you House Andrews for writing relatable characters and sticking them in a deep sea of fantasy and sci-fi for us to enjoy!

    Reply
  114. Toni says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:57 am

    I love all the characters, but maybe Sean just a little bit more? Very fond of Maude and Arland as a couple as well, much more than I liked them as individuals.

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  115. Vi Truong says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:57 am

    Ohhh the vellum look amazimg!!

    I think Orro is amazing! Hilarious cook and loves mangos like me!

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  116. Jenette says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:57 am

    Who is my favorite character? I think, probably, Gertrude Hunt–Can a building be a character? The inn is always there, caring for tenants and guests alike. Seeing to their every need. Making everyone safe and happy. (And self-cleaning! Heh) Wouldn’t it be wonderful to live there???

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  117. Sue L. says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:58 am

    My favorite character? SO hard to choose, but today I’m going with Maud. Her book is my favorite.

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  118. Jess says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:58 am

    My favorite character is Gertrude Hunt. An inn who feels and loves and is magic? Perfection!

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  119. mardia says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:58 am

    Favorite character from the Innkeeper Chronicles has to be Orro, since we share a similar obsession with mango.

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  120. Leigha says

    July 2, 2026 at 8:59 am

    The whole cast of characters is wonderful but Orro has a special place in my heart. He just wants to make good food. 😭

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  121. Meredith says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:00 am

    I am not about drama but I cannot get enough of Orro. Bring ALL the donuts!

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  122. Susan says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:00 am

    My favorite character is Gertrude Hunt! She was written with such personality and all in all has been in almost every scene of the books!

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  123. Amanda K says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:01 am

    Orro is my favorite character! His food sounds divine! I know he can be a bit sensitive and dramatic. That’s ok, I can relate, lol.

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  124. Krista Lewis says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:02 am

    Gertrude Hunt! The Inn is a character, right?

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  125. Mary says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:03 am

    Cookie is my favorite because I just want to cuddle him!

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  126. Rhonda Reynolds says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:03 am

    Helen (and Maud and Arland)
    The graphic audio version are my go to re-listen I LOVE them

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  127. Patricia Schlorke says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:04 am

    Mod R, please do not count my post as an entry since I’m about to get my copy from Subterranean Press in the mail.

    I have so many favorites of the Inn. However my favorite of favorites is Arland. The scene in the orchard after coffee. The “throwing myself on the World Killer” to keep everyone from dying scene. The snark between Sean and Arland. Maud and Helen’s rescue from Karhari. The patience of a saint (somewhat) with wearing Maud down to get her to marry him. Standing up to his mom. 😁

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  128. Penny says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:04 am

    Maud and Helen, no Helen without Maud. Maud is my favorite, she’s tough and tender with a lively intellect of politics and she’s a kick ass mom!!
    Rippercushions is my favorite line!!!

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  129. Marcia B-C says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:04 am

    Dina is the soul and heart of the Innkeeper series, and is our guide and touchstone as readers. She is my favorite, and I’d love it if she was my “cup of sugar borrowing” friend and neighbor.

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  130. Nic says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:05 am

    Dina is my favorite.

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  131. Lisa E. Lopez says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:05 am

    My favorite character is either Maude or Helen. Or Cookie. Or Orro. I can’t decide.

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  132. Clarissa Wilkins says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:06 am

    Definitely Orro!! His personality is just *chef kiss*

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  133. Anne says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:07 am

    To make sure that Mod R doesn’t have to void my entry, I will name a name (Dina). But it’s a difficult choice; I adore Maud, too!

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  134. Ashton Loghry says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:08 am

    Orro is my favorite!!

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  135. DonnaA says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:08 am

    Not entering, just commenting. At first I thought all the dates were oddly far off and then realised, duh, I’m an idiot, it’s because it’s US style, month first then day, because otherwise that’s a really long running competition! (UK does day first then month).

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  136. Brittany Hanson says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:08 am

    Helen!!! But Orrin is a close second!

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  137. Jennifer Worm says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:09 am

    Nuan Cee is one of my favorite characters, and to see the Lee’s referenced in The Inheritance made me clap and laugh out loud!

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  138. IndiraIsReading says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:09 am

    My favorite is really Maud. I just can’t get over how she is with Helen.

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  139. Kristy G says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:09 am

    Ohh Dina!!

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  140. Guy Lyman says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:09 am

    Sean.

    Dangerous, but sets that aside for the woman he loves, until that dangerousness is needed.

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  141. Rebecca says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:09 am

    Ack! I just finished a re-listen-through of the Innkeeper series too! I think…actually Lady Wexyn.

    Honorable mentions to Gaston and Nuan Cookie.

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  142. Pam says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:10 am

    So many to choose from….Nuan Cee is a tie with Dina for me. Love your stories!

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  143. Laura says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:11 am

    Favorite is so hard! I think today it is Orro, but ask again tomorrow 😂.

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  144. Carina says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:11 am

    I am still extraordinarily proud to have been the one to introduce you to the Sencha tea in Minneapolis. And so happy that other Horde friends are helping you stay in stock!! Thanks for all you do.

    My favorite character is probably Caldenia. Her scheming knows no bounds!

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  145. Arly PR says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:12 am

    Dina for sure but Beast is a close second!

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  146. Heather says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:12 am

    Maud. So competent. Warms my heart.

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  147. Laura says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:14 am

    My favourite character is Maud. I’m always so impressed with her dedication and fierce nature protecting Helen.

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  148. Jackie says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:14 am

    I love Orro! He’s so eager to please and him becoming obsessed with what is basically Gordon Ramsay is so funny.

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  149. Marisa M says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:15 am

    My favorite character is Orro!

    Thank you for the updates and the special giveaway.😄

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  150. Jill Martin says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:16 am

    I like Maud 🙂

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  151. Cee says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:16 am

    My favorite character seems to change daily, but today it is Maud!
    She’s so strong and smart.

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  152. Rita says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:17 am

    Maud is my favorite character in the Innkeeper Chronicles. It’s just something about how she’s overcome all that life has thrown at her.

    Thanks for all your stories—I love everything you’ve written!

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  153. Lizzie says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:17 am

    it is hard to pick just one, but it probably has to be Dina

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  154. Mary Ann W says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:17 am

    Maud is my favorite character. But there are so many others who are pretty close up there.

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  155. Judy McGrath says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:17 am

    My favorite character is Helen!

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  156. Melissa Lewis says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:18 am

    Olasard, Because I suspect he will be the key solving the how to stopping Sebastien North. Plus who doesn’t like a kitty who can move thru walls?!

    But Orro and his dramatics is a close second. 😉

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  157. Elena says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:19 am

    Just one, sigh. I’ll give my shout out to First Scholar Thek (sp? I mostly listen). Such an absurd, unlikely super hero and yet he illustrates the value of developing one’s intellect.

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  158. cathy says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:19 am

    This is the first HA book I ever read. I love Dina. In the reviews on amazon, everyone kept comparing Dina and Kate. I thought I couldn’t love anyone more than Dina, but I decided to give Kate a chance. Completely devoted to HA now. Buy everything sight unseen. Thank you.

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  159. Emily Surman says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:19 am

    This series is a “break glass in case of emergency” series for me. So I don’t have a favorite character yet. Seems like Dina is a popular choice!

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  160. Shyia says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:19 am

    Dina is my favorite, but Helen is also great!

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  161. Vaishnavi says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:19 am

    A new favorite character of mine from Innkeeper is our former intergalactic bachelor, Kosandion. I would pay money to listen in on a conversation among George, Caldenia, and him about political maneuvering.

    Now, it’s a toss up as to whether I’d be able to understand that conversation, but oh well…

    Love from the US!

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  162. Valery King says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:19 am

    I just love Otto! Neurotic Quillonians forever!

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    • Valery King says

      July 2, 2026 at 9:21 am

      Sorry, ORRO. Bloody autocorrect 😡

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  163. Cat Martin says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:20 am

    My favorite is Lady Caldenia. The more you learn the more you see why she made the choices she did and that she is letting others believe she is the horrible/evil person they think she is. She is so much more complex than that.

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  164. Penny says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:20 am

    I love Sean.

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  165. Pam Cazaubon says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:21 am

    My favorite character from the Innkeeper series is Maude. Her struggle to make herself into what her husband wanted, only the find it would never be enough, and then to find her real self in the battle to save her child and family honor, was epic. She’s fully worthy of a HEA with Arland, and I can’t wait to read more of her.

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  166. skeeter says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:22 am

    It’s hard to choose since in additions to great main characters HA has well fleshed out supporting characters. That said, I have to go with Caldenia.

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  167. Becky Otte-Ford says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:22 am

    Maud, hands down, is my fav!

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  168. Pauline says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:22 am

    I haven’t read this yet, but it’s on my TBR. Fell in love with your writing in TKWNKM and am slowly making my way through your other series.

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  169. Connie Cole says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:23 am

    Dina is my favorite character!

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  170. Donna Waltz says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:23 am

    My favorite character is Helen. She is wonderfully cute and fierce. Plus ripper cushions, who doesn’t love ripper cushions.

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  171. Cheryl Pelletier says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:23 am

    Otto is probably my favorite character because he reminds me of so many people that I know.
    I will say that I love all of them though, and this is my favorite series

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  172. Melissa Brisentine says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:24 am

    Helen is my favorite. I say ripper cushions as often as I can lollollol.

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  173. Beth Bernat says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:25 am

    Dina of course but I love Orros dramatics

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  174. Sarah says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:25 am

    Orro is my favorite – not only because of the funny and sometimes emotional scenes with him, but he’s a great example of the 2nd chance theme that runs through so much of the Innkeeper.

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  175. Brooke says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:25 am

    Dina is my favorite character

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  176. michelle rb says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:26 am

    My fave is Sean. He’s funny, can be broody and is protective.

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  177. Emily says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:26 am

    Kate Daniels is my favorite.

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  178. Paula says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:26 am

    Maude is my favorite character. She only got one book but she really resonates with me.

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  179. Katie says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:29 am

    Dina is my favorite!

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  180. Shadow Tripplehorn says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:29 am

    Orro! He embodies the “I’ll do it, but I’m going to be dramatic first”

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  181. CeciGM says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:30 am

    My first thought was, “Dina. Of course!” And then I second, third, and fourth-guessed. But since Dina grabbed my attention with the first book and keeps on impressing me, she is my official favorite.

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  182. C J Goodwin says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:32 am

    Her Grace Letere Olivione! Or Cookie or Orro…..
    So hard to choose.
    I love Innkeeper, it is my go-to read!

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  183. Claire says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:33 am

    I love this series! Caldenia and Dina are definitely my favorite though!

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  184. JMH says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:33 am

    my favorite character from the innkeeper is Hector. normal human cop, doing his job, confronted with the truly unusual, just keeps doing his job. no muss no fuss.

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  185. Samantha says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:33 am

    I thought about it for a bit and I think Gertrude Hunt is my favorite character. I want to nestle in a magical house with my pup and chef and lethal cool lady in the window!!! with Funyuns!!!!

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  186. Julie W. says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:34 am

    My first thought was Maud, but my absolute favorite IC character is Orro. The skills, the quills, the DRAMA.

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  187. L Morgan says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:34 am

    Orro is the only acceptable answer. But I do love all the characters.

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  188. Jessica K. says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:34 am

    I just love Orro so much! He is such a mood lol tho Dina is an inspiration!

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  189. Ami says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:34 am

    Oooohhhhh, I think my favorite character from Innkeeper is either Orro or Caldenia. Hard choice… hmmmm They’re all just so good. I’m feeling Orro this morning if just one is required, me thinks.

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  190. Bev says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:35 am

    Officer Hector Marais is my favorite character today. I thought of him and his evolution throughout the series from a cop with an uneasy intuition to the scene where he is introducing his wife to the Inn! I love all of your series but the Innkeeper books get read the most!

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  191. Tess says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:35 am

    A huge thank you from the bottom of my heart to House Andrews. Wow, they’re on the last few pages of Maggie 2. That’s amazing—a big hug to you. And thanks for this great giveaway — I love The Innkeeper Chronicles. Sadly, I can’t enter. Hopefully there will be international giveaways.

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  192. Christina says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:36 am

    Thank you for taking the time and experimenting with the Vellum! sounds like it’s a long process, but sounds like it will be well worth it. 💜

    My favorite innkeeper character is: Maud

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  193. Tanya says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:36 am

    I believe today’s favorite Innkeeper character is Orro! Tomorrow it might be different.

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  194. Lorye says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:36 am

    It’s Maude. Maude is a badass. But Dina is a close second because she’s also a badass in a quieter way. But also Orro. And Marais’ wife. And Karat.
    THEY ARE ALL MY FAVORITES how can I pick just one lol?

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  195. Dan Neal says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:38 am

    Helen because “ripper cushions”. I have a niece who is just like her, attitude and all!

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  196. Daniela Spencer says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:38 am

    My favorite character—so effing hard to choose. But today as I’m (re)listening to Sweep of the Heart, Caldenia ka ret Magren.

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  197. Melinda says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:38 am

    So hard to choose, but I love Dina (and covet her staff and robe!)

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  198. Paola G says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:40 am

    I am new to the BDH because I’m obsessed with Maggie the Undying. But I have a whole backlog of books I’m excited to start! Innkeeper being one of them and I love beautiful books 🫶 As a dog lover, Beast might be my favorite character. But we shall see. Have grabbed book 1 now 😍

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  199. Kathy L says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:41 am

    My favorite character is Gertrude Hunt. I don’t know her near well enough.

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  200. Kathryn says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:41 am

    My favorite character is Caldania. She would do anything for family

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  201. ANGELA says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:41 am

    Dina but Orro is a close second

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  202. Cindy Thomas says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:42 am

    Orro is my favorite character. I love to read about his food. of course I love all the characters in the books.

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  203. Kelly says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:43 am

    I love Dina!!!!!!

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  204. Paige Altman says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:43 am

    I just started the series but so far I love Dina! I can’t wait to get to know more of the characters though!

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  205. Laurie Hunsaker says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:44 am

    Oooh I love Helen. She was seriously the best with her ripper cushions and boldly making her way to the space station.

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  206. Kris says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:45 am

    Dina is my favorite ❤️ thank you for the chance, it looks beautiful

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  207. Elizabeth Helman says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:46 am

    I have a hard time choosing between Dina and Maude, but I think I would pick Maude.

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  208. Sheneé says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:48 am

    I love all of the characters but if I have to choose a favorite it would have to be Arland Krahr. I especially love him and Maud together.

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  209. Donna says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:49 am

    I love the lees, honestly. Nuan Cee, Cookie. I’m curious about their home planet and evolution.

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  210. Shreya says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:50 am

    Orro!

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  211. Megan says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:51 am

    I think my favorite character from the Innkeeper books is Maud. Thanks!!

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  212. Erica B says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:51 am

    Caldenia ka ret Magren!

    I just want to know all her secrets!

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  213. Emily says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:51 am

    Helen is my favorite character.

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  214. Eileen says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:54 am

    I adore Orro! Mangoes forever!

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  215. PRS says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:54 am

    My favorite character is Orro!

    In fact, I found a hedgehog plushie on sale at the grocery store a few years ago, so I bought it, made a small apron on a hand loom, and now I have my own stuffed Orro to read Innkeeper with 🦔

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  216. Mariya Joldzic says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:54 am

    Beast. Beast is the best.

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  217. Linden says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:54 am

    Mine is Maud and Dina! I am in the USA.

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  218. Julie D says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:56 am

    Dina is my favorite character.

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  219. Priscilla says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:56 am

    My favorite Innkeeper Chronicles character is Dina. Thank you!

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  220. Brandilyn says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:56 am

    Dina remains my favorite! She holds everyone together and is so relatable

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  221. Louise Southwick says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:57 am

    There are so many wonderful characters, but I think I have to go with Orro. He, of the raised claws for the kill!

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  222. Ashley Richter says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:57 am

    I both love and hate this question because it’s so hard to answer lol

    If I must choose my favorite has to be Dina though I love them all!

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  223. Courtney says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:57 am

    It is hard to pick just one, but I have to go with Dina!

    Reply
  224. PSS says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:58 am

    I started reading your books with the Innkeeper Chronicles back those many years ago and have read all of your books and serials and have loved each one.

    My favorite character in the Innkeeper Chronicles is Maud. I love and understand her vulnerability, strength, and determination.

    I am looking forward to the next Innkeeper book which will have her wedding and a conclusion to their parents’ story. Reading the reaction to the new door to Dina’s Inn (and how it impacts Helen with the ease of visiting Earth and the restrictions on when she can go, imagine the sneaking she’ll do) in my imagination is epic and add then add in the reunion with Klaus! Sigh, I know it will be several years before this book comes out, but I will wait eagerly for it.

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  225. SaraGale says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:59 am

    Dina – her competence combined with a huge heart to care for all the beings and creatures who surround her warms me every time I reread the collection.

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  226. Angie says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:59 am

    I love this series and all the characters but my favorite is Orro!

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  227. Pam Marsh says

    July 2, 2026 at 9:59 am

    I LOVE Maud. She is fab and I can’t wait for the wedding!!!

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  228. Kenzy says

    July 2, 2026 at 10:00 am

    Caldenia ka ret Magren!

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  229. Sue says

    July 2, 2026 at 10:01 am

    What a hard question! I’ll have to go with Sean as my favorite Innkeeper Chronicles character.

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  230. Alayna A says

    July 2, 2026 at 10:01 am

    Cookie, the merchant clan has so many rich dynamics and personalities it’s interesting to see the chaos they bring.

    Reply
  231. Katelyn Sparks says

    July 2, 2026 at 10:01 am

    The inn is my favorite character. I love how much it brings to the story and how its character has grown with the books.

    Reply

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