This is an early work by Coble that she's just now publishing. While the Revolutionary War isn't one of my favorite time periods to read about, I was willing to give this one a shot. The author and the lighthouse pulled me in.
Hannah lives in a lighthouse. Her husband is wrongly hung for being a colonial spy, and she's left on her own with in-laws that dislike her and a job she's not fond of. She leaves the light off one night when she thinks there might be an attack, but then a ship crashes, and she ends up saving a man from the wreckage.
Birch is that man, and he's an actual spy. Hannah lets him heal in her home, even though she believes he's a British soldier. They're attracted to each other, but there's a few things standing in their way. First, they're on opposite sides of the war (or so she thinks), and the second is Birch is determined to seek revenge for his brother's death.
There's also Lydia, Hannah's sister, who is a bit blind when it comes to a certain British officer, Galen. Hannah wants to stay far away from Galen, but once he knows where she is, he'll say anything or do anything to get close to her.
I liked this one. Was it my favorite? No, but it was still enjoyable. I was worried that with Birch having to leave for the war that it would end up being unbalanced, but I was pleasantly surprised. While I don't give spoilers, I will warn you to have a hanky ready near the end. It was a Good Book!
*I received a copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
A little bit about what you'll find reviewed here
A little bit about what you'll find reviewed on this blog: I believe the best books involve characters you wish you could read more about long after the book is finished. Recently, I've been searching for hidden gems from the past. I read mostly fiction, and I'm a bit of a prude. I don't normally enjoy books with sex or excessive language.
Who I am:
Who I am:
I raised two wonderful girls, and I'm super proud of them. I enjoy reading (of course), sewing, cross stitching, photography and writing. I live in the high desert portion of Washington (which I didn't know existed until my husband and I decided to move here) and have really enjoyed my time out here. I am excited to see what God has next in store for my life!
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