Review 'The Lighthouse Daughters of Puffin Island' by Christie Barlow
Release date: Feb 28th, 2025
Publisher: One More Chapter
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REVIEW
What a beautiful new series by Christie Barlow set in the gorgeous seaside location of fictional Puffin Island! Book two focuses on the historic lighthouse, with its fascinating history, and the past and present people that surround it! This is such a moving story that captured my attention from the first paragraph to the very last. Artist Delilah and art teacher Max are central to the plot and they are both delightful characters with so much to offer their community. They each have had their troubles and suffered from horrible romantic relationships. But they get their second chance at happiness and fulfilment when their paths cross again after many years. But when dreamy sparks fly between them, reality waltzes in and tries to steal their joyful reunion.
There is so much to love about The Lighthouse Daughters of Puffin Island with its heart-warming romance, twists and turns drama, fascinating mystery and endearing community members. There are some wonderful surprises that happen in these breathtaking surrounds and art flows freely inspired by this sea haven atmosphere. The lighthouse descriptions are stunning and it is so easy to picture its idyllic location. Be assured, though, there are rough bumps for the characters along the way with a couple of nasty villains stirring up trouble. Through them, tough topics are addressed. Such as the positive and negative effects of both social and news medias, spousal abuse, the effects of grief after losing a parent, romance scammers, business ventures that include art, teaching, lighthouse and boat-restoration. Then there are student-teacher relationships, sudden fame and the nastiness of domestic violence.
Delilah Waters is a talented artist who rose to sudden fame once her work was featured on Netflix. After the tragic death of her mother, her inheritance becomes public knowledge which sets her up for a romance scammer to target her. He is a charmer and convinces her of his affections. She falls for him but when he begins making strange demands, she suspects something is wrong. Unfortunately not soon enough for an incidence to occur. Though he does not succeed, he still crashes her life. But she returns to her roots on Puffin Island, and turns to her wonderful dad and best friend for support. Her art business is booming and the Lighthouse is up for sale. She must bid on it as her family’s history is tied up in this historic treasure. And as a bonus, Max, her former art teacher (who is only a few years older than her and the man of her dreams) walks back into her life. He has had some drastic changes occur. He has taken on a job with her father and is no longer married. His story gradually unfolds which deepens our interest in this man, who seems to be a wonderful human being. Until one day something happens that makes us and Delilah wonder: if she has been played once again?
This journey for Delilah and Max, (and others) is both exciting and disheartening at times. But things have a way of working out. And besides these romantic relationships to focus on, there is a wonderful mystery in The Lighthouse Daughters of Puffin Island that keeps us turning the pages for another reason. I must say, the title and cover are so appropriate for this beautiful tale. And I cannot wait to read the next book of the series. I have loved all of Christie’s novels I have read (even though I have not read them all yet!) as she delivers warm, hearth-fire feel-good fiction. I enjoy these enticing escapes that always cheer the weary heart. And be assured, this one will put a smile on your face and have you dreaming of romantic lighthouses! Without question, this novel deserves 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thanks to One More Chapter and Netgalley for a review copy.
