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This book is an absolute gem. It is almost poetic in the way that it is written and in the rooting in the nature, seascape and beauty of Anglesey. The poems and words of Dylan Thomas are woven through the chapters, along with a good sprinkling of Welsh that adds to the beauty of it. There is romance, there are old secrets and there is a shy, scared little girl who is desperate to blossom and find a life where she is safe and loved. The seasons turn in Anglesey and the healing power of nature seems to seep into the whole community.

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Seren Evans returns to the island of Anglesey with her daughter Enya, hoping for a fresh start and to reconnect with her father Lloyd. Together they try to piece together the circumstances of her mother’s abrupt departure all those years ago.
Seren loves the island and makes good friends along the way. She also finds herself falling for a man who has a troubled pass and she hope that together they can create a fresh start for them all.
Brilliantly written book loved it.

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This is the fourth book in a delightful series. It does work as a standalone, but it great to read the series in order. The themes of second chances and building bridges work beautifully in this book, and the descriptions of the setting are wonderful. The characters are down to earth and credible, most are facing some issues in their lives. The children were particularly enjoyable to read about. Caroline Young writes sensitive stories that pull at your heart, and, yes, you might need tissues as you read this. Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the chance to read and review this book.

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I really like this book, it was heartwarming and atmospheric. And it dealt with some heavy topics , but in a good way. I must be honest and say i have not read the prior books in the series. So i Will absolutely read them. Thank you to netgalley for letting me read this e arc in exchange for an honest opinion

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A story of finding family, love of family and starting over. That is what a young woman Seren Evens and her young daughter Enya did. Trying to find her father she hasn’t seen in years while hopefully also trying to find out what really made her mother leave the man she truly loved. Only once Seren settles in her mother’s closest friends were not giving her any information about her mother. As Seren gets closer to her father and her daughter is living her best life Seren meets Jamie a friend of her father who also came to the island to start over. Yet what secrets is he hiding? What does Seren expect from this new life she is setting up for herself and Enya? Will her happiness last? Or is someone from her past threaten this new life?

This is book four in this series. I only wishes I read the other three books. There were names of people that that I didn’t know were part of the series. Yet I loved the story itself. Beautifully written that I could picture myself in the cottage by the lighthouse. I needed to find out how the story ended so I couldn’t put it down. I will go back and read the other three books so I can tie the storyline together. Loved the book a four star read.

Thank you NetGalley and Storm for the ARC. I look forward for more from Ms. Young and hopefully more to the series.

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A beautiful story. Seren has had a tough ride in life. Growing up with her Aunt after her mother's death and her father's inabilty to cope, she's always felt like an outsider. She eventually leaves London with her daughter, after escaping an abusive relationshio and having to face a health challenge. She returns to her estranged father on Angelsey and slowly regains her confidence, opening herself to new oppotunities and romance along the way. Such a stunning story, filled with family, friends, courage, love, and the sheer beauty of Angelsey. I really enjoyed it.
Thanks to Netgalley, Storm Publishing, and Caroline Young for the free ARC. All opinions are my own.

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The Lighthouse Keeper of Anglesey by Caroline Young, published by Storm Publishing, is book four in the Welcome to Anglesey Series.
I recommend to read the books in order. Well written and beautifully told, the book had me right from the start, gives all the feels, a great read, 4,5 stars.

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