An unlikely solution arises when
the lighthouse keeper arrives in town. He’s just lost his wife and is
having a difficult time caring for his child. So a traveling preacher
gets the idea that the keeper and Emma might be the answer to each
other’s dilemma. After a hasty marriage, she finds herself heading to
the lighthouse with this handsome but quiet stranger. Nothing in her
aimless life, though, has prepared her for parenting a rambunctious
toddler, as well as managing a household.
Emma soon suspects Patrick may be
hiding something from her, and then she hears a disturbing rumor about
the circumstances surrounding his late wife’s death. It seems as if her
wish for a home and family of her own could end up leading her once more
into turbulent waters."
I love Jody Hedlund's historical romance; she has a way of weaving a story that intrigues the reader and keeps you in suspense until the very end. I have only read one other book written by Jody and realize I need to add more to my library. This story was one that kept me reading, wanting to find out what the secret was behind Patrick's life. I loved the description of the coast line of Michigan and reading the duties of a lighthouse keeper in the 1850's. You quickly grow to dislike certain characters and embrace others. I found this a delightful book and now realize I must read more of her stories.
This book was provided to me free of charge from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group, for my honest review; I received no compensation for this review.
If you haven't read anything of Jody's, look for her books.
Noreen
