Publication Date: May 2019
Synopsis:
Abigail Moore will do anything to keep Golowduyn Lighthouse shining brightly, even if she must do so alone. When a shipwreck occurs near her home one stormy evening—bringing with it a dashing captain keen to offer his aid at every turn—her days of isolation vanish.
Captain Gavin Kendricks didn’t expect to end his naval career by crashing his ship against the rugged cliffs of Cornwall. When he’s pulled from the sea by the fearless and quick-tempered Miss Moore, a tentative friendship forms between them, and he begins to realize what has been missing from his life.
Before either of them can explore these newfound stirrings, death and deception hit Golowduyn, and Abigail is left with a choice. Either she loses everything she has ever loved, or she marries the captain and accepts his help. Unable to give up the lighthouse, she agrees to the union, and they work together to see that the light does not diminish. But when her childhood secrets are unearthed, and their property falls victim to troubling defacement, their marriage threatens to crumble. Gavin fights to gain her confidence, but only Abigail can forget the crippling memories of her past to trust Gavin with Golowduyn—and her heart.
What To Expect:
This historical fiction is set around a lighthouse in Cornwall in 1815. It features a strong female character who has found purpose tending the lighthouse and helping ships during storms but deals with feelings of insecurity and shame concerning her past. There is a marriage of convenience trope and could be good for adults and older teens alike.
Content Warnings:
Language: None
Sexual Content: A few kisses, but none detailed or graphic. Talk of someone being used to birth a child.
Violence: Moderate – Shipwrecks, injuries, death, beatings
Substance Use: Some alcohol use and instances of drunkenness
Prejudices: Classism & prejudice against illegimate child
Religious Themes: None
Other Topics: Parental abandonment
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