Synopsis
Nestled in New England is the picturesque seaside hamlet of Cape Light, where everyone knows everyone, and folks still care about one another. But Cape Lighters have their share of hidden dreams, desires, and doubts, too. Like Mayor Emily Warwick, who sometimes feels that her job and her identity are inseparable, and her sister and rival, Jessica, who has torn herself away from the big city’s excitement and sophistication to come home and care for their ailing mother. Or Reverend Ben, who counsels and consoles an entire town while coming to grips with his own private sorrows, and Charlie, the owner of the local diner, who isn’t shy about letting the mayor know that he is after her job.
They are friends and neighbors, doers and dreamers. They laugh and love and build their lives together in the town of Cape Light—and they will work their way into your heart…
Release date: April 27, 2004
Publisher: Berkley
Print pages: 384
Reader says this book is...: entertaining story (1) escapist/easy read (1) heartwarming (1) modern life (1) realistic characters (1) satisfying ending (1)
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Goodness, it's been nearly two decades since the first time I read this first novel in one of my favorite ChristFic series: easily paced contemporary fiction about the trials and joys of everyday folks.
The writing style isn't that sharp or surprising, and it's a little jarring when the point of view in a scene switches between characters with little to no warnin...
Goodness, it's been nearly two decades since the first time I read this first novel in one of my favorite ChristFic series: easily paced contemporary fiction about the trials and joys of everyday folks.
The writing style isn't that sharp or surprising, and it's a little jarring when the point of view in a scene switches between characters with little to no warning. But the people here are believable, and their storylines are natural with substance that isn't too heavy. It's wholesome reading without a lot of schmaltz.
The ending is satisfying but doesn't tie everything up with a tidy, perfect bow. I'm looking forward to revisiting the second novel.
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