This was a well-written past-and-present historical novel with interesting characters and a unique premise. I found the storyline really hard to get into at first, but that eased up as I went on!

Thanks to Netgalley, the author, and publisher, for an advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Joey has taken on a new job as a project manager on a restoration of a decommissioned lighthouse.
The daughter of former lighthouse keeper had gone missing many years before and this mystery has Joey investigating what happened to her.
I enjoy this story and the interaction between the characters.
Thank you to NetGalley and Revell Publishers for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

I am planning a trip to the Outer banks next week and this book was a perfect read. Set on a barrier island of the coast of North Carolina, an older man buys the island that houses a deserted lighthouse. Step back in time during the years preceding WWII, amd meet this character as a young man and his relationship with the lightkeeper and his daughter. Jump to the present and we meet the character who has been tasked with rennovating the lighthouse . What secrets are found here brings together the past and the future. An enjoyable read for fans of Nicolas Sparks's book, The Notebook.

I really enjoyed this story soooo much that I didn't want it to end.
The characters are so awesome!
Especially Joey whom I found was quite like me. Afraid to step out and do the right thing for herself. I enjoyed watching her grow into the person she's supposed to be with her two new best friends Walt and Finn.
I adored Walt.
His son not quite so much but like anyone else he's just human.
The mystery was fantastic! It was what kept me turning the pages.
Subjects like dementia is a hard thing to face for loved ones. I'm glad I never had to experience that but I pray for the ones who do. It can't be very easy. I'm sure it's heartbreaking. To know that you are here for your loved one but them not realizing that you are. I cried at that.
There were times ol Ida made me laugh and times I just wanted to shake her ugh! Seems like you gotta have one in every crowd.
I believe this story will be my favorite by Cox. Lighthouses are fascinating and beautiful!
The way she describes people and the Lighthouses I felt like I was on the Outerbanks. Lots of history there my friends! I didn't know about it until I finished this book and one other one.
I hated to say goodbye to Walt, Finn and Joey and yes even Ida. I feel like they're family!
The cover of this book is simply gorgeous! It and the author was what made me want to read it.
I loved every minute of it. Especially the mystery involved.
5 stars for this well written book and history of the Outerbanks. I highly recommend!
My thanks to Netgalley for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.