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Lady Light Keeper (Misty Cove Series - Book Two)
Review from Once Upon a Romance - Rating 4 Stars Lizbeth Kinsey keeps a lonely vigil waiting for her husband William to return from an overdue sea voyage. She is desperate for news and she knows what people are saying. However Lizbeth remains hopeful of William’s return. She has no other choice. She has to remain strong for her children. Along with her best friend Sara, Lizbeth gets through the lonely days. She is part owner in a shipping company and she has an interest in the lighthouse that keeps seafarers safe. When she is elected to take over the position of Lighthouse keeper her life begins to change. While Lizbeth watches and waits for the return of William, other problems present themselves. The advent of people claiming to be her husband’s parents brings shocking news that she must cope with. Why does the ever spiteful Ida hate her so? Then, there is Duncan Jones, her friend and assistant. How does she cope with her growing feelings for him? Can she ever love another man again? I like that Lady Lightkeeper is seen through the eyes of two women. It gives two competing points of view. I read the previous book to this one (Widow's Walk), so I was keen to see what happened to Lizbeth and William. There is this quiet, unassuming strength about Lizbeth that comes out in moments of crisis or strain. As for the character of Sara, I felt that woman had a lot to put up with in a time when conventions were tight and minds were inclined to be narrow. As with the first book, I loathed Ida, the woman with a chip on her shoulder. All the characters are written in a realistic way. I felt like I was reading an historical diary of someone’s real life rather than fiction. The characters face real life issues that any reader can identify with that. It’s a story about people enduring because they have no other choice. It’s the not knowing what happened to William and how should Lizbeth move on that keeps the reader interested. I liked the friendship, turning to slow realization of a possible romance with Duncan. I always enjoy a book that leaves with you with a question about the characters. Lady Lightkeeper is an enjoyable book and certainly worth reading. Janet - http://www.onceuponaromance.net/LadyLightkeeperReview.htm ****** In Lady Lightkeeper, talented author Nikki Leigh has crafted another riveting tale that will yank at every string in your heart. Loss is an inextricable part of life for the people of Misty Cove and Lizbeth has experienced more than her fair share. We learned in Widow's Walk that Lizbeth is a strong, determined woman who will not let adversity steer her off course. As Lady Lightkeeper opens she is awaiting her beloved William's return from the sea, unaware that she will be tested in ways she never dreamed possible. Now, with two young children, she must forge a new life. The ever-loyal and loving Sara is there to help and support them even after a rift develops that tests their affection. Lizbeth's independence has always been a source of both admiration and rebuke amongst the townspeople, but it becomes clear that her tenacity and determination make her the right person to be the next lightkeeper, rather than the more experienced southerner in their midst. Intertwined with Lizbeth's story, is a colorful cast of characters. These include the secretive assistant lightkeeper and the acid-tongued Ida who seems to have a hidden agenda where Lizbeth is concerned. In Leigh's expert hands their secrets unravel logically and meaningfully, leaving the reader feeling rewarded for having spent time with Lizbeth and the people of Misty Cove. Nora Peterson - Author of Past Imperfect - www.norapeterson.com ******
In Lady Lightkeeper, the second book in her Misty Cove Series, author Nikki Leigh has crafted a fine sequel to her book, Widow's Walk. Ms. Leigh leads us into the lives of women, who lived on the Northeast Coast of America during the 19th Century, and their spiritual journeys. Following the heroine Lizbeth's life is like peeking into her diary and sharing her every feeling. Ms. Leigh is to be commended for a second good read. Dorice Nelson - www.DoriceNelson.com/blog Author of: Lost Son of Ireland--850 A.D., Saratoga Summer: 1863 and Clan Gunn: Gerek--1650 Scotland ****** Lizbeth Kinsey waits patiently for her husband William to return from his latest fishing trip. The last news was that he would be delayed. Every night finds her checking the beam of light that flashes across the sea to be sure it is operational, so that William will find his way into a safe harbor. Her young children keep asking when their father would return. She has no answers, but like all fishermen's wives, she keeps her vigil. The days are long and the night's even longer. Meanwhile, life goes on, problems arise and she has to deal with them. One particular problem is the town's Mayor, Ida. She doesn't know why Ida hates her. Does it have to do with her closest and best friend Sara? Or, is there a deeper reason for the animosity? The years pass, and the inexplicable arrival of people who claim to be her husband's parents, further complicate matters. But weren't they killed in a fire? Her friend and assistant lightkeeper, Duncan Jones, wants to be more than just her friend. His feelings for her go much deeper, but he knows the time is not right. Lizbeth feels her own emotions betraying her and becoming more and more entangled. *Lady Lightkeeper* takes you into the past where the men faced danger against the sea while their women waited and prayed for their safe return. It's a historical adventure of two women, told from each of their points of view. These strong women share their lives, their trials, their disappointments and how they cope with what life throws at them. The characters are real, enjoyable and believable. *Lady Lightkeeper* will keep you wondering where, or if, it will all end. It is an enjoyable book and well worth the read. Elena Dorothy Bowman - http://elenadb.home.comcast.net ******* Nikki Leigh's Lady Lightkeeper is a heartwarming story of love, loss and love regained amid terrible heartache and the relevant issues of the time. Interesting tidbits about lighthouses and their keepers gives the story an added bonus. Ms. Leigh has done her homework well and you feel as if you are right there at the lighthouse during a storm. Secondary characters from Lizbeth's children to the town shrew give the story depth. Second chance at love is always a good read and Ms Leigh does it justice. Sandra Marlowe - http://www.historicalromanceclub.com/index-R.html
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