The Lighthouse by the Sea, by Margaret Amatt

 

ABOUT THE BOOK -

His love might be the light she’s looking for.

After a string of disasters, music teacher Lottie Ashford is out of options. So when her well-meaning mother suggests she restore an old family property – a crumbling lighthouse on the remote island of Barra – Lottie reluctantly agrees.

Local fitness fanatic Ruaridh Griffin has been unlucky in love. When Lottie turns up at his sister’s B&B asking for help to find a mystery lighthouse, he can’t help wanting to assist – and he’s instantly drawn to her. But getting involved with a visitor is one thing he’s sworn never to do again.

As Barra weaves its quiet magic, Lottie begins to feel at home for the first time in years. Worse still, she’s falling for someone she’s not sure feels the same. And despite Ruaridh’s best intentions, Lottie is getting under his skin, making his promise to himself harder than ever to keep.

If this is love, Ruaridh must face his fear of being burned again – and Lottie must decide whether her future lies on the island or somewhere else entirely.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR - 

Margaret Amatt is a bestselling Scottish author, professional daydreamer, and certified chocolate addict. She’s been making up stories for as long as she can remember – some of them even made it onto paper (and, tragically, onto floppy disks that no computer can read anymore). After two decades of writing in secret, she finally unleashed her first novel on the world in 2021, kicking off a ten-book series set on the stunning Isle of Mull.

But why stop there? She’s also the creator of The Glenbriar Series, where romance, small-town drama, and a pinch of spice keep readers coming back for more. This series is still going strong, with more books planned!

Margaret has spent her whole life in Scotland’s breath-taking Highland Perthshire, despite her entire extended family coming from the Glasgow area. Her books are romantic and emotional, sweet and funny, and each one can be read as a standalone, but long-time readers know the joy of familiar faces popping up, adding to the chaos.

So, if you love relatable characters, sizzling chemistry, and plenty of banter, you’re in the right place – just don’t blame Margaret when you stay up way too late reading just one more chapter.

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MY THOUGHTS - 

A very enjoyable read!

The descriptions were absolutely wonderful—I truly felt like I was hiking up to the lighthouse right alongside them.

This is not your typical love story. It’s the best kind … because it’s so much more than that. There’s a lot going on throughout the story, and I found every bit of it completely fascinating.

I absolutely adored the characters. Lottie and Ruaridh, the two main characters, had so much depth. They each had their own backstories, and I really enjoyed taking my time getting to know them before falling in love with them. The secondary characters were just as great—especially Catriona. She’s very protective by nature, but also incredibly caring and loving, which made me love her even more.

Honestly, though, my favorite “character” in the whole book might have been the island itself! I felt completely transported there. The cottage, the lighthouse, the beach—everything about it just felt so vivid and wonderful.

This is my second one by this author. The other one was a Christmas read - Mix-Up Under the Mistletoe. The Lighthouse by the Sea is actually the second book in a series. Now I will HAVE to go back and read the first one! I think I'm in love!

I voluntarily posted this review after receiving a copy of this book from Rachel's Random Resources -  Thank You!!