The Lighthouse at the Cove by Amy Clipston

The Lighthouse at the Cove

Book Summary

Sometimes the road home isn't on a map.

After a painful breakup and a stalled career, journalist Kaiah Ross sets out on a reporting road trip down the East Coast, hoping the miles will help her find her way again. But when car trouble strands her in the postcard-perfect town of Coral Cove, she's forced to stop running--and unexpectedly finds herself drawn into a life that feels like something out of a dream.

Reid Turner has spent years putting others first--his career as a firefighter, his spirited young daughter, Piper, and the small town he's always called home. The last thing he's looking for is a relationship. But from the moment Kaiah arrives, her kindness, warmth, and quiet strength stir something in him he thought was long buried.

When Kaiah agrees to help promote the town's annual "Light the Dark" Festival--a celebration meant to save Coral Cove's historic lighthouse--what begins as a simple arrangement quickly turns into something more. Late nights of planning under string lights, shared laughter over coffee, and quiet, heartfelt moments with Piper begin to weave Kaiah into the fabric of Reid's life . . . and into his heart.

But just as love begins to blossom, Kaiah is faced with an offer that could relaunch her career and take her far from Coral Cove. Now, she's forced to choose between the life she thought she wanted and the unexpected love that's given her a glimpse of home.

My Thoughts

The Lighthouse at the Cove by Amy Clipston is a sweet story.  There are great characters in the story that include Kaiah, Reid, and Piper.  I also like Reid’s family and Kaiah’s sister, Kam.  Coral Cove is a charming town with friendly, caring residents (for the most part).  I loved the lighthouse with its rich history.  I like that the romance between Kaiah and Reid progressed slowly and included Piper.  Piper was a cutie pie and a scene stealer.  The story does touch on some deeper topics such as grief, a broken heart, and the gravity of a bee allergy. I enjoyed the humor sprinkled throughout the story along with the cute moments between Piper and Kaiah.  The epilogue provided a satisfying conclusion.  The Lighthouse at the Cove is part of the author’s Coral Cove series, but it can easily be read as standalone.  The Lighthouse at the Cove is an appealing tale with a car in need of repair, an inviting town, an enticing lighthouse, an energetic girl, a bothersome ex-boyfriend, a fun festival, and figuring out the future.

The Lighthouse at the Cove is available from Amazon*.  You can read the first chapter of the book here.  The View from Coral Cove is another book in the Coral Cove series.  You can find Amy Clipston's other novels here.  If you follow Amy Clipston on Amazon, they will send you an email when she has a new book release.  Thank you so much for popping by today.  I will be back on Tuesday, December 9 with The Cold Case and the Corpse by Debra Sennefelder. It is the 8th A Food Blogger Mystery. I am off to decorate my next door neighbor's yard for the holidays.  I have a cute snowman display in mind.  I hope that all of you have a wonderful weekend.  Take care and Happy Reading!

Kris

The Avid Reader

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