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Between the Sound and Sea
Every family has its secrets. Josephina Harris wouldn't mind if her family still had a few of their own after a lawsuit tarnishes their name. When an opportunity opens to become a temporary keeper of a decommissioned lighthouse on a North Carolina island, she jumps at the chance to escape her small town to oversee its restoration.
As the work begins, "Joey" discovers strange notes tucked deep in the crevices of the old stone walls--pages torn from a lighthouse keeper's log signed by someone named Mae who recounts harrowing rescues at sea. Fascinated by a woman lighthouse keeper, Joey digs into the past only to discover there's never been a record of a lighthouse keeper by that name.
When things start to go amiss on the island, locals are convinced that it is the ghost of the lighthouse keeper and his daughter who were lost at sea during World War II. As Joey sifts through decades of rumors and legends and puts together the pieces of the past, what emerges is a love story--one that's not over yet.
Multiple Christy Award winner Amanda Cox is your guide upon the raging seas of young love, heartbreaking loss, and learning to risk it all for a chance at happiness in this timeless novel.
As the work begins, "Joey" discovers strange notes tucked deep in the crevices of the old stone walls--pages torn from a lighthouse keeper's log signed by someone named Mae who recounts harrowing rescues at sea. Fascinated by a woman lighthouse keeper, Joey digs into the past only to discover there's never been a record of a lighthouse keeper by that name.
When things start to go amiss on the island, locals are convinced that it is the ghost of the lighthouse keeper and his daughter who were lost at sea during World War II. As Joey sifts through decades of rumors and legends and puts together the pieces of the past, what emerges is a love story--one that's not over yet.
Multiple Christy Award winner Amanda Cox is your guide upon the raging seas of young love, heartbreaking loss, and learning to risk it all for a chance at happiness in this timeless novel.
336 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2024
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Amanda Cox
6books911followersAmanda Cox is the author of The Edge of Belonging and The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery, both of which were the Christy Award Book of the Year in 2021 and 2022, respectively. She holds a bachelor's degree in Bible and theology and a master's degree in professional counseling, but her first love is communicating through story. Her studies and her interactions with hurting families over a decade have allowed her to create multidimensional characters that connect emotionally with readers. She lives in the foothills of Tennesee with her husband and their three children.
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September 17, 2024
Between the Sound and Sea was the first book that I had the pleasure of reading by author, Amanda Cox. It had all the elements of a good book that I tend to look for. The characters came to feel like old friends by the end of this book. They each had their share of problems, troubles and challenges but they faced them with a resolve that I admired. Amanda Cox proved to be a masterful storyteller. There was a dual timeline that was portrayed in alternating chapters. The setting, though, was perhaps the most compelling feature. Between the Sound and Sea took place on a remote and secluded island on North Carolina’s Outer Banks where it was easy to breathe in the sea air, feel the coming of a storm and see the natural beauty that was all about the island. I found myself immersed in both storylines and enjoyed the development of the friendships that were forged as well as the budding romance that began to develop. Between the Sound and Sea was a very well written Christian fiction mystery that captured my attention from the beginning and didn’t let go until the very end.
Josephina Harris was called Joey by all those that knew her. She grew up in a small town in Tennessee called Cooper Creek. Her family owned and operated a respected construction company called Harris Construction Company. Joey’s father and brother worked together on the various projects that they were asked to do. They always stood behind their work and guaranteed it. Then Joey’s father and brother had a falling out. Her brother left Cooper Creek and he stopped talking to his father. Joey felt really bad about that. Looking to distance herself from the family construction company, Joey became an event planner. She developed a really good reputation rather quickly. Her organizational skills proved to be very useful in this industry. She was on her way to establishing a new career and company. All was going well for Joey until her father decided to sell the construction company. The new owner proved to be a swindler. He agreed to take on several projects for people in Cooper Creek, took their money and vanished without completing any of the work. Joey’s father let the new owner keep the company’s name. The people of Cooper Creek blamed Joey’s father for their problems and they began to make life very difficult for him even though he had nothing to do with it. Things got so bad for her father and mother that they sold the family home and moved away from Cooper Creek. Joey didn’t think that the problems that surrounding the family construction company would affect her business but was she wrong. Joey’s clients started canceling their events one after the other. What was Joey going to do? Her best friend suggested that maybe Joey should seek employment elsewhere until things calmed down in Cooper Creek. Joey’s friend found an ad that was advertising for a project manager to restore an old abandoned lighthouse on Bleakpoint Island on North Carolina’s outer Banks. She decided to apply for the position even though she wasn’t confident that she could pull it off.
Between the Sound and Sea was about restoring an old lighthouse that had been left vacant since the 1940’s. Joey was hired by Walt O’Hare, an eighty-one year old widower and grandfather. Walt held special memories that revolved around that lighthouse. Walt’s grandson, Finn, was not convinced that Joey was qualified to be in charge of this project nor was he convinced that buying the island and funding the restoration was the smartest thing his grandfather should do at this stage in his life. To say that Finn was skeptical about the entire project was putting it mildly. Would Joey be able to accomplish everything that Walt desired of this project? Why was this restoration so important to him? What would Joey discover as she began to restore the lighthouse? What secrets had been buried within the walls of this old lighthouse only waiting to be discovered and revealed?
Between the Sound and Sea by Amanda Cox was a gripping and yet touching story that was wrapped up in a mystery that stemmed back to the 1940’s. Amanda Cox created characters that were complex and yet so likable. As the storyline of Between the Sound and Sea developed, it portrayed the challenges a young girl faced by having to keep her father’s deteriorating health from dementia a secret and over time the extra burdens she was forced to bear as a result of this were revealed. Back in the 1940’s, lighthouses played a crucial role in detecting German boats that lurked off the shores of the United States� eastern seaboard. Since the girl’s father was no longer capable of performing these duties, it was up to the young girl to assume responsibility. Between the Sound and Sea was about second chances, well kept secrets, family, passed down southern legends, faith, forgiveness, trust, new beginnings, curiosity and romance. The chapters switched between 2007 and the 1940’s. There was an element of mystery that ran throughout the book. Even though this was my first book by Amanda Cox, it will not be my last. I hope to read many more books by her in the future. Between the Sound and Sea was a book that I really enjoyed and recommend highly.
Thank you to Revell for allowing me to read Between the Sound and Sea by Amanda Cox through Netgalley in exchange for an unbiased review.
Josephina Harris was called Joey by all those that knew her. She grew up in a small town in Tennessee called Cooper Creek. Her family owned and operated a respected construction company called Harris Construction Company. Joey’s father and brother worked together on the various projects that they were asked to do. They always stood behind their work and guaranteed it. Then Joey’s father and brother had a falling out. Her brother left Cooper Creek and he stopped talking to his father. Joey felt really bad about that. Looking to distance herself from the family construction company, Joey became an event planner. She developed a really good reputation rather quickly. Her organizational skills proved to be very useful in this industry. She was on her way to establishing a new career and company. All was going well for Joey until her father decided to sell the construction company. The new owner proved to be a swindler. He agreed to take on several projects for people in Cooper Creek, took their money and vanished without completing any of the work. Joey’s father let the new owner keep the company’s name. The people of Cooper Creek blamed Joey’s father for their problems and they began to make life very difficult for him even though he had nothing to do with it. Things got so bad for her father and mother that they sold the family home and moved away from Cooper Creek. Joey didn’t think that the problems that surrounding the family construction company would affect her business but was she wrong. Joey’s clients started canceling their events one after the other. What was Joey going to do? Her best friend suggested that maybe Joey should seek employment elsewhere until things calmed down in Cooper Creek. Joey’s friend found an ad that was advertising for a project manager to restore an old abandoned lighthouse on Bleakpoint Island on North Carolina’s outer Banks. She decided to apply for the position even though she wasn’t confident that she could pull it off.
Between the Sound and Sea was about restoring an old lighthouse that had been left vacant since the 1940’s. Joey was hired by Walt O’Hare, an eighty-one year old widower and grandfather. Walt held special memories that revolved around that lighthouse. Walt’s grandson, Finn, was not convinced that Joey was qualified to be in charge of this project nor was he convinced that buying the island and funding the restoration was the smartest thing his grandfather should do at this stage in his life. To say that Finn was skeptical about the entire project was putting it mildly. Would Joey be able to accomplish everything that Walt desired of this project? Why was this restoration so important to him? What would Joey discover as she began to restore the lighthouse? What secrets had been buried within the walls of this old lighthouse only waiting to be discovered and revealed?
Between the Sound and Sea by Amanda Cox was a gripping and yet touching story that was wrapped up in a mystery that stemmed back to the 1940’s. Amanda Cox created characters that were complex and yet so likable. As the storyline of Between the Sound and Sea developed, it portrayed the challenges a young girl faced by having to keep her father’s deteriorating health from dementia a secret and over time the extra burdens she was forced to bear as a result of this were revealed. Back in the 1940’s, lighthouses played a crucial role in detecting German boats that lurked off the shores of the United States� eastern seaboard. Since the girl’s father was no longer capable of performing these duties, it was up to the young girl to assume responsibility. Between the Sound and Sea was about second chances, well kept secrets, family, passed down southern legends, faith, forgiveness, trust, new beginnings, curiosity and romance. The chapters switched between 2007 and the 1940’s. There was an element of mystery that ran throughout the book. Even though this was my first book by Amanda Cox, it will not be my last. I hope to read many more books by her in the future. Between the Sound and Sea was a book that I really enjoyed and recommend highly.
Thank you to Revell for allowing me to read Between the Sound and Sea by Amanda Cox through Netgalley in exchange for an unbiased review.
August 29, 2024
� “You were never forgotten. Not by me. Not by God. He kept a record of every tear. Every fear.�
📚 WHAT’S TO LOVE? WOW. Just Wow.
I’m at a loss for coherent sentences to describe this book�
Gripping.
Mysterious.
Emotional.
Transportive.
Immersive.
Touching.
Hopeful.
I was provided an advanced reader copy of this Christian contemporary novel. The release date is August 6th, 2024. Mark your calendar! This is the perfect summer island getaway story because it features a mysterious island. The intrigue of this story would also make this a great autumn read as well.
Can you tell I’m a seasonal, mood reader?
There are so many facets to this exceptional storyline that weaves contemporary family drama and misunderstandings with folklore and misunderstandings on a 1940s secluded, North Carolina island.
This book was SO incredible that I was hooked on the first page of the prologue. Not many authors can do that! The mystery begins right away about the longtime lightkeeper and his daughter. Legend has it that the Outer Banks Lighthouse is haunted by McCorvey’s lost daughter, but one man who was once connected to them is determined to make amends with ghosts of the past.
Ahhh. I was enjoying this book and didn’t want it to end. So much so, that I stopped reading it for a few days when I neared 82%. I NEVER go to those extremes [haha].
And the ending was not a simple tying loose ends together. There were many twists, turns, and satisfying answers to the questions you’ll have throughout. I cried at least once in the last five chapters and the epilogue!
Whew.
My only prayer is that Amanda Cox’s other books are as incredible as this one!
*No profanity
**Romance, yes, but no spice.
📚 CAUSE FOR PAUSE? There are descriptions of war, illness, and loss.
📚 CONSIDER READING IF� you want to travel back in time to the untold dangers the southern Atlantic coast faced during WWII - then back to the present when many along NC’s Outer Banks strive to make peace with their past! 😀
MY RATING 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I’m stingy with my stars, but this book gets 5!
***My YouTube channel videos go into more book review details.***
☕� I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
📚 WHAT’S TO LOVE? WOW. Just Wow.
I’m at a loss for coherent sentences to describe this book�
Gripping.
Mysterious.
Emotional.
Transportive.
Immersive.
Touching.
Hopeful.
I was provided an advanced reader copy of this Christian contemporary novel. The release date is August 6th, 2024. Mark your calendar! This is the perfect summer island getaway story because it features a mysterious island. The intrigue of this story would also make this a great autumn read as well.
Can you tell I’m a seasonal, mood reader?
There are so many facets to this exceptional storyline that weaves contemporary family drama and misunderstandings with folklore and misunderstandings on a 1940s secluded, North Carolina island.
This book was SO incredible that I was hooked on the first page of the prologue. Not many authors can do that! The mystery begins right away about the longtime lightkeeper and his daughter. Legend has it that the Outer Banks Lighthouse is haunted by McCorvey’s lost daughter, but one man who was once connected to them is determined to make amends with ghosts of the past.
Ahhh. I was enjoying this book and didn’t want it to end. So much so, that I stopped reading it for a few days when I neared 82%. I NEVER go to those extremes [haha].
And the ending was not a simple tying loose ends together. There were many twists, turns, and satisfying answers to the questions you’ll have throughout. I cried at least once in the last five chapters and the epilogue!
Whew.
My only prayer is that Amanda Cox’s other books are as incredible as this one!
*No profanity
**Romance, yes, but no spice.
📚 CAUSE FOR PAUSE? There are descriptions of war, illness, and loss.
📚 CONSIDER READING IF� you want to travel back in time to the untold dangers the southern Atlantic coast faced during WWII - then back to the present when many along NC’s Outer Banks strive to make peace with their past! 😀
MY RATING 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I’m stingy with my stars, but this book gets 5!
***My YouTube channel videos go into more book review details.***
☕� I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
August 25, 2024
Between the Sound and Sea by Amanda Cox - 4 Stars
“Because God meets us right where we’re at. And maybe things in our lives get broken down and beat up along the way. The good news is restoration work is kind of His specialty.�
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In this story, we follow Josephina or "Joey" Harris who takes the opportunity to help restore an old lighthouse. Little does she know the story behind it and the legends she would find. She meets 81 year old Walt and his grandson Finn. We see that together they go on a journey to uncover what happened long ago....
I really enjoyed the faith elements, immersive setting, the characters and the mystery behind the lighthouse. This really felt like a generational moving story. We are in the North Carolina Outer Banks in 2007 and the 1940s here and seeing how the story was brought together was beautiful in how Amanda told it.
Joey is trying to figure out what happened to the lightkeeper and his daughter while Walt is desperate to restore the lighthouse itself. We see a little romance develop between her and Finn that I really enjoyed. It was really nice to see their relationship develop.
While some parts were slow for me, it was a beautiful story. If you like contemporary fiction stories with elements of family, faith, restoration, secrets, past discoveries, lighthouses, etc....check this out.
Thank you to Revell for a copy to honestly read and review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
“Because God meets us right where we’re at. And maybe things in our lives get broken down and beat up along the way. The good news is restoration work is kind of His specialty.�
Blog Post:
In this story, we follow Josephina or "Joey" Harris who takes the opportunity to help restore an old lighthouse. Little does she know the story behind it and the legends she would find. She meets 81 year old Walt and his grandson Finn. We see that together they go on a journey to uncover what happened long ago....
I really enjoyed the faith elements, immersive setting, the characters and the mystery behind the lighthouse. This really felt like a generational moving story. We are in the North Carolina Outer Banks in 2007 and the 1940s here and seeing how the story was brought together was beautiful in how Amanda told it.
Joey is trying to figure out what happened to the lightkeeper and his daughter while Walt is desperate to restore the lighthouse itself. We see a little romance develop between her and Finn that I really enjoyed. It was really nice to see their relationship develop.
While some parts were slow for me, it was a beautiful story. If you like contemporary fiction stories with elements of family, faith, restoration, secrets, past discoveries, lighthouses, etc....check this out.
Thank you to Revell for a copy to honestly read and review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
August 5, 2024
“How many things in your life are placeholders holding space until whatever it is you’re waiting for arrives?�
Quotes such as this one stopped me in my tracks several times. Cox knows how to ask questions to encourage readers to take inventory of their heart and mind.
Small-town scandal in Copper Creek, Tennessee, pushes Josephina Harris to take a temporary position as light keeper of Bleakpoint Island’s decommissioned lighthouse on a remote North Carolina island. Thinking she’s run away from secrets and rumours, she soon discovers that she’s walked right into a treasure trove of hidden secrets. When restoration work begins, ‘Joey� discovers notes tucked into the crevices of the stone walls. They’re signed by ‘Mae� and detail harrowing rescues at sea; furthermore, they’re written on lighthouse log pages. Why were they ripped out of the log book and hidden? Why is Joey not able to find a previous lightkeeper with that name? Who were the McCorveys? Are there really resident ghosts?
“A lighthouse keeper is only as good as the records he keeps.�
I loved the legend of Saint-Mae and Walter O’Hare’s character! Joey gets more than she bargained for when she accepts the position and soon discovers that she’s an unwanted ‘keeper� of an octogenarian who’s been haunted by his past for sixty years. Peace seems to evade him and dreams of the girl he once loved keep him bound in regret. If hugs could have ‘fixed� him, I’d have jumped between the pages.
Things I loved:
💜reminder to be flexible when making plans
💜the power of love and first love
💜restoration story (lighthouse and characters)
💜someone willing to risk it all for happiness
💜secrets and ghosts
💜history and mystery
💜blessings in starting over and making things whole again
💜reminder to be a beacon of light for others
💜hopping down a rabbit hole with ‘Operation Drumbeat�
Cox knows how to keep mystery alive for her readers! Her complex characters have personal struggles in their backstories that affect their actions throughout the story. Cox has crafted them with the room and power to evolve, giving her story fantastic complexity. I appreciated her delicate balance between intrigue and clarity that still left me with a sense of wonder.
Let Cox sweep you back to the 1940s where two carefree kids quickly learn how the tides of war and the keeping of secrets upend any plans for the future. This heartfelt story will have you reconsidering how you deal with regret.
I was gifted this copy by Revell and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
Quotes such as this one stopped me in my tracks several times. Cox knows how to ask questions to encourage readers to take inventory of their heart and mind.
Small-town scandal in Copper Creek, Tennessee, pushes Josephina Harris to take a temporary position as light keeper of Bleakpoint Island’s decommissioned lighthouse on a remote North Carolina island. Thinking she’s run away from secrets and rumours, she soon discovers that she’s walked right into a treasure trove of hidden secrets. When restoration work begins, ‘Joey� discovers notes tucked into the crevices of the stone walls. They’re signed by ‘Mae� and detail harrowing rescues at sea; furthermore, they’re written on lighthouse log pages. Why were they ripped out of the log book and hidden? Why is Joey not able to find a previous lightkeeper with that name? Who were the McCorveys? Are there really resident ghosts?
“A lighthouse keeper is only as good as the records he keeps.�
I loved the legend of Saint-Mae and Walter O’Hare’s character! Joey gets more than she bargained for when she accepts the position and soon discovers that she’s an unwanted ‘keeper� of an octogenarian who’s been haunted by his past for sixty years. Peace seems to evade him and dreams of the girl he once loved keep him bound in regret. If hugs could have ‘fixed� him, I’d have jumped between the pages.
Things I loved:
💜reminder to be flexible when making plans
💜the power of love and first love
💜restoration story (lighthouse and characters)
💜someone willing to risk it all for happiness
💜secrets and ghosts
💜history and mystery
💜blessings in starting over and making things whole again
💜reminder to be a beacon of light for others
💜hopping down a rabbit hole with ‘Operation Drumbeat�
Cox knows how to keep mystery alive for her readers! Her complex characters have personal struggles in their backstories that affect their actions throughout the story. Cox has crafted them with the room and power to evolve, giving her story fantastic complexity. I appreciated her delicate balance between intrigue and clarity that still left me with a sense of wonder.
Let Cox sweep you back to the 1940s where two carefree kids quickly learn how the tides of war and the keeping of secrets upend any plans for the future. This heartfelt story will have you reconsidering how you deal with regret.
I was gifted this copy by Revell and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
August 6, 2024
Between the Sound and Sea is another engrossing, multilayered story by master storyteller Amanda Cox. The setting is on the Outer Banks of North Carolina where we meet Walt, an eighty plus year old, his grandson Finn, and Joey, an event planner who worked with her father and brother with their construction company. The three come together to restore an old non-working lighthouse on a barrier island between Pimlico Sound and the ocean. Walt has carried regrets for over sixty years, feelings of failing to help his friend when they were teenagers. Cay's father was the light keeper at the time of World War II. He was killed and Cay's body was never found the night of a merchant ship's explosion. Finn has some regrets of his own as a young man. Joey wants to restore her family's name in her hometown in Tennessee. The characters are wonderful, likable, and relatable; the setting was easy to visualize. This emotional story is one rich in history with a touch of mystery, romance, faith, second chances, and surprises.
I received a copy for the purpose of an honest review. These are my thoughts.
I received a copy for the purpose of an honest review. These are my thoughts.
December 24, 2024
This was an okay read. I had a hard time really getting into this book for some reason. I was hoping it would be similar to one of Amanda Dykes� books, but unfortunately, it wasn’t. Others may enjoy this, but for me, it wasn’t something I would probably read again. 🤷🏼♀�
August 28, 2024
I have read every book by Amanda Cox and this one didn’t disappoint! I love her writing style and the way she builds the setting and atmosphere in her stories as if you are there on the coast of North Carolina. I enjoyed the characters and the way Cox incorporates real-life issues intertwined with faith-based themes of family, forgiveness, and restoration. This is a perfect book to read as we transition into fall with a mix of history, mystery, and a sweet romance that will make you want to go visit a lighthouse.
•Content Discretions: Spice: a few kisses, no language, flashbacks to a person with dementia, death of a parent, mention of war, mention of divorce, loss of a child, small accident lands grandparent in hospital
•Content Discretions: Spice: a few kisses, no language, flashbacks to a person with dementia, death of a parent, mention of war, mention of divorce, loss of a child, small accident lands grandparent in hospital
September 4, 2024
I definitely need to get into this author's other books after loving this one! The characters in here had to sacrifice, find courage, and learn about the value of leaving regret behind and chasing the future. God's guidance in His childrens' lives was clearly seen in each individual's unique and restorative path alongside the restoration of a beautiful historical lighthouse in coastal North Carolina's Outer Banks. The WWII history was super interesting to me as well, and the author's way of combining people of all different ages and stages into one mysterious, emotional, and skillfully crafted novel was amazing. On the lookout for other books by this author!
~Brothers, I do not count myself yet to have laid hold: but one thing I do, forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are before. I press on toward the goal unto the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.~ Philippians 3:13-14�
~Brothers, I do not count myself yet to have laid hold: but one thing I do, forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are before. I press on toward the goal unto the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.~ Philippians 3:13-14�
August 10, 2024
This was my first book by Amanda Cox, and I wanted so badly to love it. I've heard many great things about her novels, and I knew this would be a good one. I was born in North Carolina, but don't remember any of it, so I was excited to "see" the beauty of it through these pages.
Unfortunately, this book wasn't for me.
The writing is impeccable, the characters believable and flawed, and being a lover of history, there was an historical bent to the story that I should have found intriguing. But my emotions were untouched. I felt connected to neither the story nor the characters.
I have other books by Amanda that I will be reading, so this one certainly didn't turn me off of her writing. I'll gladly give her another try.
~I was given a complimentary copy of this book by Revell through Interviews & Reviews. No positive review was required, and all opinions are my own.~
Unfortunately, this book wasn't for me.
The writing is impeccable, the characters believable and flawed, and being a lover of history, there was an historical bent to the story that I should have found intriguing. But my emotions were untouched. I felt connected to neither the story nor the characters.
I have other books by Amanda that I will be reading, so this one certainly didn't turn me off of her writing. I'll gladly give her another try.
~I was given a complimentary copy of this book by Revell through Interviews & Reviews. No positive review was required, and all opinions are my own.~
May 19, 2024
Thoughtful women's fiction set at a remote Outer Banks lighthouse with light faith elements. There's a tender romance with a dusting of enemies to lovers. Even though it's not central to the story, I enjoyed Joey and Finn's developing relationship and the way they communicated with each other. There's the redemption of a teenage boy by adults who are willing to invest in his life that I liked. And most of all, there's Finn's grandfather, who is living with decades-old regrets and wants to see the old lighthouse restored as a kind of apology for the mistakes he made long ago. Not everything turns out the way you expect, but I enjoyed my journey through this escape read, its beautiful setting and lovable characters.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an early copy of the book and write an honest review.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an early copy of the book and write an honest review.
May 29, 2024
This story has something for everyone. Second chances, a mystery that almost feels like a scavenger hunt, redemption and romance. I loved watching the pieces of the puzzle fall together, and by the story's end, leaving the reader with a contented sigh everything was as it should be. I really enjoyed Finn's character, and the love story between him and Joey, along with the watching young Peter's place in the story get fleshed out. While we went into the story hoping Walt would find peace with his past, the steps he took to do so reached so many other characters.
September 2, 2024
Between the Sound and Sea is a lovely second chance story. A mysterious story surrounding a decommissioned lighthouse, and girl who is tasked to bring life back to it.
The story took me a little while to get into, but by the end I was almost in tears. I loved the characters, and I especially loved the way the author told the past timeline. It felt more like a story being told and didn't take me out of the main storyline, like other dual timelines seem to do. 3.5�
*thank you to Baker Publishing for a copy of this book, all thoughts are my own.
The story took me a little while to get into, but by the end I was almost in tears. I loved the characters, and I especially loved the way the author told the past timeline. It felt more like a story being told and didn't take me out of the main storyline, like other dual timelines seem to do. 3.5�
*thank you to Baker Publishing for a copy of this book, all thoughts are my own.
May 18, 2024
Between the Sound and Sea by Amanda Cox is a lyrical tale about past and present love and loss that captivated me from the very first page! 5 stars!
I love lighthouses, the Outer Banks and stories with journals, so Between the Sound and Sea was an automatic pick for me. I enjoyed the present day efforts to restore the lighthouse and how it uncovered keys to the past. Readers will be drawn into the historical timeline and the German activity along the North Carolina coast during WW2. The location and time period reminded me of Roseanna White's Yesterday's Tides. I love the setting of the historical lighthouse, the part it played during that time in history, and the rumors and superstitions that followed it into the present day. Bleakpoint Light was the perfect setting "between the sound and sea" and a fantastic metaphor for the ebb and flow rhythms of life.
Not since The Edge of Belonging have I enjoyed an Amanda Cox book so much. I highly recommend Between the Sound and Sea to readers who enjoy dual timelines with a mystery to solve, and intricately woven relationships in a fascinating story. I appreciate Revell Publishing making a copy of Between the Sound and Sea available for review. All thoughts and opinions are my very own.
I love lighthouses, the Outer Banks and stories with journals, so Between the Sound and Sea was an automatic pick for me. I enjoyed the present day efforts to restore the lighthouse and how it uncovered keys to the past. Readers will be drawn into the historical timeline and the German activity along the North Carolina coast during WW2. The location and time period reminded me of Roseanna White's Yesterday's Tides. I love the setting of the historical lighthouse, the part it played during that time in history, and the rumors and superstitions that followed it into the present day. Bleakpoint Light was the perfect setting "between the sound and sea" and a fantastic metaphor for the ebb and flow rhythms of life.
Not since The Edge of Belonging have I enjoyed an Amanda Cox book so much. I highly recommend Between the Sound and Sea to readers who enjoy dual timelines with a mystery to solve, and intricately woven relationships in a fascinating story. I appreciate Revell Publishing making a copy of Between the Sound and Sea available for review. All thoughts and opinions are my very own.
August 25, 2024
4.5 stars
“You’re the chance I want to take…�
As I read Between the Sound and Sea, I was once again struck by author Amanda Cox’s exquisite talent in character development. Her insight into human nature, relationships, and regrets, as well as the intersection of the temporal and the eternal, brings her characters into vivid definition, and this book is no exception. Joey (aka Josephina), Walt, Finn, Cay, Peter� they are each masterfully sketched, ensuring both my allegiance and my affection. Even after closing the final page, I wanted to pull up a chair and just ‘be� with these characters for a little while longer. Their flaws are relatable, their growth is touching, their stories are compelling, and the fact that each character is � in some form or fashion � caught between peace and turmoil (a sound and a sea) made it all the more personally meaningful to me in this season where I too find myself fluctuating between peace and panic.
The mysteries surrounding the lighthouse at the heart of this novel run the gamut from ghost stories to legends to carefully guarded secrets and even little-known World War 2 history. Part of the fun of reading Between the Sound and Sea is joining Joey and the others in sorting through which is which� and if we stumble on a couple of love stories in the process, all the better! I loved that the author keeps readers in suspense right along with the characters, and I was eager to see the picture that would emerge once all the puzzle pieces were in place. Who hid the log pages in the first place? Who doesn’t seem to want them found now? What really did happen to the lighthouse keeper and his daughter? The more I fell in love with the lighthouse and with the characters, the more I needed to know the answers just as badly as they did.
Bottom Line: Between the Sound and Sea by Amanda Cox has something for nearly every reader � a compelling plot, a quaint coastal-Southern town, intriguing mysteries, delightfully-complex characters, sweet-but-subtle romance, fascinating history, and even a ghost story or two. The faith notes aren’t heavy-handed but even in their gentle nudging they gave me powerful truth to apply to my own life. I could relate to each character in one way or another, and it was easy to stay invested in the outcome of their research and restoration work (and the lighthouse isn’t the only thing being restored here)� not to mention cheering for the heartwarming happily-ever-afters, including the ones that had little to do with romance. I love the way this author immerses me into her stories, and I’m already looking forward to her next one. Amanda Cox is not an author to be missed, and Between the Sound and Sea is a must-read!
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
first reviewed at
“You’re the chance I want to take…�
As I read Between the Sound and Sea, I was once again struck by author Amanda Cox’s exquisite talent in character development. Her insight into human nature, relationships, and regrets, as well as the intersection of the temporal and the eternal, brings her characters into vivid definition, and this book is no exception. Joey (aka Josephina), Walt, Finn, Cay, Peter� they are each masterfully sketched, ensuring both my allegiance and my affection. Even after closing the final page, I wanted to pull up a chair and just ‘be� with these characters for a little while longer. Their flaws are relatable, their growth is touching, their stories are compelling, and the fact that each character is � in some form or fashion � caught between peace and turmoil (a sound and a sea) made it all the more personally meaningful to me in this season where I too find myself fluctuating between peace and panic.
The mysteries surrounding the lighthouse at the heart of this novel run the gamut from ghost stories to legends to carefully guarded secrets and even little-known World War 2 history. Part of the fun of reading Between the Sound and Sea is joining Joey and the others in sorting through which is which� and if we stumble on a couple of love stories in the process, all the better! I loved that the author keeps readers in suspense right along with the characters, and I was eager to see the picture that would emerge once all the puzzle pieces were in place. Who hid the log pages in the first place? Who doesn’t seem to want them found now? What really did happen to the lighthouse keeper and his daughter? The more I fell in love with the lighthouse and with the characters, the more I needed to know the answers just as badly as they did.
Bottom Line: Between the Sound and Sea by Amanda Cox has something for nearly every reader � a compelling plot, a quaint coastal-Southern town, intriguing mysteries, delightfully-complex characters, sweet-but-subtle romance, fascinating history, and even a ghost story or two. The faith notes aren’t heavy-handed but even in their gentle nudging they gave me powerful truth to apply to my own life. I could relate to each character in one way or another, and it was easy to stay invested in the outcome of their research and restoration work (and the lighthouse isn’t the only thing being restored here)� not to mention cheering for the heartwarming happily-ever-afters, including the ones that had little to do with romance. I love the way this author immerses me into her stories, and I’m already looking forward to her next one. Amanda Cox is not an author to be missed, and Between the Sound and Sea is a must-read!
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
first reviewed at
September 28, 2024
This was a beautiful story of restoration! I really enjoyed the coastal setting, the mysteries of the past, and the multigenerational characters. Also, the cover is so lovely!
June 8, 2024
Simply put, this was a fabulous read. I don’t give 5 stars lightly but I just loved this book from start to finish.
The moment I read the synopsis - lighthouse restoration, historical flash backs, mystery - I was in! And boy did I choose well. I couldn’t recommend this book more highly. This could easily be made into a movie that we’ll hope they don’t ruin.
The author did such a beautiful job weaving the story together through modern times and inserting historical flashbacks (not in the entire chapter way I’ve grown tired of but in a beautiful, lyrical way).
The scenery was a lovely escape.
This was my first Amanda Cox book but it definitely will not be my last.
I received this book as an advance copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
The moment I read the synopsis - lighthouse restoration, historical flash backs, mystery - I was in! And boy did I choose well. I couldn’t recommend this book more highly. This could easily be made into a movie that we’ll hope they don’t ruin.
The author did such a beautiful job weaving the story together through modern times and inserting historical flashbacks (not in the entire chapter way I’ve grown tired of but in a beautiful, lyrical way).
The scenery was a lovely escape.
This was my first Amanda Cox book but it definitely will not be my last.
I received this book as an advance copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
June 5, 2024
This was like a 1.5 ish ⭐️ This story was truly so dull. Honestly, most of the issues could have been resolved if Gramps just told everyone why he was trying to restore the lighthouse. I found myself skimming so many parts. Additionally, the romance between Finn and Joey felt hurried, I maybe would have liked the story a bit more if there was some more focus on that. Another thing that didn't work for me was all the religious references - which is my own fault, I should have done my research on the author before I requested this book, but I found myself eyerolling a but at every sentence that was like "it was all in the hands of Him" etc. Sorry 😬
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
April 23, 2024
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.
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.
May 11, 2024
Wow! This was such a great read. I loved the mysteries woven throughout the story. I especially enjoyed Walt & Cay’s story. Regret & redemption & the truths of God’s word were wound seamlessly throughout the story too. Amanda Cox does a great job of pulling you into the story quickly & wanting to read chapter after chapter & not stop.
November 24, 2023
Totally bewildering story that enraptured the soul. Beautifully written and uber immersive and inspiring story
I read an advance of this book and my review is voluntary
I read an advance of this book and my review is voluntary
August 10, 2024
An enjoyable, multilayered story with a dash of romance and mystery. I really liked all of the main characters: Joey and Finn, Walt and Cathleen. It’s a story of second chances and forgiveness.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are mine and voluntarily given.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are mine and voluntarily given.
August 31, 2024
This was a slow moving, sometimes slightly meandering story filled with regrets and haunted pasts and desires to make amends for things that happened despite not being responsible. Walt regrets the way he left his best friend when he joined a merchant ship during the war. Joey has become a pariah in her hometown and desperately wants to restore her family’s good name. Finn still carries the pain of a youthful failed marriage.
Beautifully written, the story is mainly set in 2007 in North Carolina, where Joey takes a job overseeing the restoration of an old lighthouse on an island recently purchased by Walt, with occasional forays back to the early 1940’s, when German U-boats attacked and sunk merchant ships along the coast during Operation Drumbeat. Years ago I went through a phase where I read a lot of books set during the Holocaust and World War II, but I was still unfamiliar with Operation Drumbeat, so this was also an interesting history lesson.
This was my second time reading Amanda Cox (and I highly recommend HE SHOULD HAVE TOLD THE BEES). She’s a good storyteller, with writing that flows and wonderful characterization. A riveting read, with a slightly bittersweet but satisfying ending.
*Received via Revell Reads Blogger Program and voluntarily reviewed*
Beautifully written, the story is mainly set in 2007 in North Carolina, where Joey takes a job overseeing the restoration of an old lighthouse on an island recently purchased by Walt, with occasional forays back to the early 1940’s, when German U-boats attacked and sunk merchant ships along the coast during Operation Drumbeat. Years ago I went through a phase where I read a lot of books set during the Holocaust and World War II, but I was still unfamiliar with Operation Drumbeat, so this was also an interesting history lesson.
This was my second time reading Amanda Cox (and I highly recommend HE SHOULD HAVE TOLD THE BEES). She’s a good storyteller, with writing that flows and wonderful characterization. A riveting read, with a slightly bittersweet but satisfying ending.
*Received via Revell Reads Blogger Program and voluntarily reviewed*
August 22, 2024
This newly released Christian contemporary fiction is a treasure! I loved the blend of history and mystery, with a touch of sweet romance. I also found it super fun to read a novel set in the Outer Banks, a location I’ve visited so it held familiarity for me. And don’t get me started on that cover - so gorgeous!!
One thing I found unique and interesting was the character perspective from an elderly man. We got to meet Joey, a young woman who is seeking what it looks like to find a place she belongs, but we also get to know Walt, an older gentleman who is reflecting on his life and his regrets. Both exhibited really strong growth. I really loved the picture of forgiveness and family restoration; of pushing through the hurt feelings and pursuing forgiveness.
The romance aspect was minimal, but very tender and endearing. Joey and Finn had to push through some communication struggles and they seemed to display a relationship genesis that was very authentic.
From the pleasure of people coming together, to the gift of finding a place to belong, to the beauty of real love & grace that can’t be earned - this novel was laced with gospel themes! There’s heartache, regret, and brokenness on the pages. But there’s also threads of hope, redemption, and restoration.
😇: Christian publisher (Revell); evident gospel themes
😍: a few wholesome kisses
🤐: no language!
Thank you to Revell & Baker Publishing for the complimentary ebook in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are completely my own.
"God meets us right where we're at. And maybe things in our lives get broken down and beaten up along the way. The good news is restoration work is kind of His specialty."
"I'm grateful to have played a role, but I wasn't the planner orchestrating this event.
This one was in the hands of One far more skilled than I, gently guiding even when we were all half certain we'd lost our way."
One thing I found unique and interesting was the character perspective from an elderly man. We got to meet Joey, a young woman who is seeking what it looks like to find a place she belongs, but we also get to know Walt, an older gentleman who is reflecting on his life and his regrets. Both exhibited really strong growth. I really loved the picture of forgiveness and family restoration; of pushing through the hurt feelings and pursuing forgiveness.
The romance aspect was minimal, but very tender and endearing. Joey and Finn had to push through some communication struggles and they seemed to display a relationship genesis that was very authentic.
From the pleasure of people coming together, to the gift of finding a place to belong, to the beauty of real love & grace that can’t be earned - this novel was laced with gospel themes! There’s heartache, regret, and brokenness on the pages. But there’s also threads of hope, redemption, and restoration.
😇: Christian publisher (Revell); evident gospel themes
😍: a few wholesome kisses
🤐: no language!
Thank you to Revell & Baker Publishing for the complimentary ebook in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are completely my own.
"God meets us right where we're at. And maybe things in our lives get broken down and beaten up along the way. The good news is restoration work is kind of His specialty."
"I'm grateful to have played a role, but I wasn't the planner orchestrating this event.
This one was in the hands of One far more skilled than I, gently guiding even when we were all half certain we'd lost our way."
August 11, 2024
Finnigan “Wally� O’Hara was her gentle sound, her lighthouse captain father was the tumultuous sea, and Cathleen McCorvey was a barrier island caught in between…courageously trying to hold back the tides of his dementia, while being slowly washed away and reshaped with every rolling wave. Immovable, but never forgotten. “Not by God. He kept a record of every tear. Every fear.� Not by Wally, who kept a ledger of love in his heart until he discovers her “messages tucked into a tin can. A few words of greeting, or plans to meet up, or a poorly written but heartfelt verse about the sand and sea and sky.� Will he have the courage to return them to the hands that penned them over half a century prior?
Meanwhile, Josephina “Joey� Harris discovers an opportunity “to work on a lighthouse…A beacon that stood through wind and storm to guide people safely home. Being part of making a place like that beautiful again could be the perfect respite� from her family’s scandal back in her her childhood home Copper Creek. “Along the way she’d uncovered buried heartache and regret. Time lost that could never be regained. Brokenness. But she’d also witnessed hope, second chances, and even restoration…Bleakpoint Island had warmed her up to the promise of wilderness as she’d unfolded its mysteries. Now it was time to dive into her own unknowns with anticipation instead of dread.�
“For darkness is as light to you…the things that look dark and confusing to us are not that way to God. So even if we feel overwhelmed and like we’ve lost sight of the path ahead, we can still trust He’s there beside us. Guiding us…God meets us right where we’re at. And maybe things in our lives get broken down and beaten up along the way. The good news is restoration work is kind of His specialty.�
It’s about the undeserved regaining of things gone missing–often lost by impulsive decisions and foolish choices–because that’s the beauty of love and grace. We don’t deserve it and we don’t have to earn it. Amanda Cox’s Between the Sound and Sea is a gift.
Meanwhile, Josephina “Joey� Harris discovers an opportunity “to work on a lighthouse…A beacon that stood through wind and storm to guide people safely home. Being part of making a place like that beautiful again could be the perfect respite� from her family’s scandal back in her her childhood home Copper Creek. “Along the way she’d uncovered buried heartache and regret. Time lost that could never be regained. Brokenness. But she’d also witnessed hope, second chances, and even restoration…Bleakpoint Island had warmed her up to the promise of wilderness as she’d unfolded its mysteries. Now it was time to dive into her own unknowns with anticipation instead of dread.�
“For darkness is as light to you…the things that look dark and confusing to us are not that way to God. So even if we feel overwhelmed and like we’ve lost sight of the path ahead, we can still trust He’s there beside us. Guiding us…God meets us right where we’re at. And maybe things in our lives get broken down and beaten up along the way. The good news is restoration work is kind of His specialty.�
It’s about the undeserved regaining of things gone missing–often lost by impulsive decisions and foolish choices–because that’s the beauty of love and grace. We don’t deserve it and we don’t have to earn it. Amanda Cox’s Between the Sound and Sea is a gift.
February 25, 2025
Through no fault of her own, Joey Harris's event planning business is dying. She is the unwitting victim of an unscrupulous scam artist who bought her family's construction business after her father and brother had a falling out. The purchaser bilked a lot of the small town out of their money, and hurting people blamed the Harris family. Joey's best friend Sophie encourages her to apply to restore a lighthouse and the lightkeeper's cabin in North Carolina.
The owner of the island with the lighthouse is an older man with precious memories from the forties of the lightkeeper's daughter who died on the night his ship was torpedoed off the coast of the island. He is delighted with Joey, and has a matchmaking scheme, though his grandson Finn opposes her hiring. As work begins, Joey learns about a mysterious woman called St. Mae who rescued mariners during the forties when the German subs attacked American shipping. She finds journal logs of rescues hidden in the walls. Then someone steals the log entries before Joey can get to them. As the rehab of the lighthouse and the cottage continue, the story becomes stranger, and Joey finds herself drawn to Finn. What is Walt's story that he hasn't told them about the island? Who set the fire outside the cottage?
I enjoyed this novel, which has some historical elements. I feel cheated that the courses I've taken and the books I've read have said so little about the German attacks off the coast of the United States during World War II. Cox surprised me with a couple of her twists. The characters are unique and interesting, especially Joey. They develop during the story. Though certainly not a thriller, the plot was fast paced enough to keep me turning pages. I had read another book by Cox which I had enjoyed. This one makes me want to look for more books by her.
The owner of the island with the lighthouse is an older man with precious memories from the forties of the lightkeeper's daughter who died on the night his ship was torpedoed off the coast of the island. He is delighted with Joey, and has a matchmaking scheme, though his grandson Finn opposes her hiring. As work begins, Joey learns about a mysterious woman called St. Mae who rescued mariners during the forties when the German subs attacked American shipping. She finds journal logs of rescues hidden in the walls. Then someone steals the log entries before Joey can get to them. As the rehab of the lighthouse and the cottage continue, the story becomes stranger, and Joey finds herself drawn to Finn. What is Walt's story that he hasn't told them about the island? Who set the fire outside the cottage?
I enjoyed this novel, which has some historical elements. I feel cheated that the courses I've taken and the books I've read have said so little about the German attacks off the coast of the United States during World War II. Cox surprised me with a couple of her twists. The characters are unique and interesting, especially Joey. They develop during the story. Though certainly not a thriller, the plot was fast paced enough to keep me turning pages. I had read another book by Cox which I had enjoyed. This one makes me want to look for more books by her.
December 24, 2024
Beautiful story and stunning location; who doesn't want to read a story that includes a lighthouse? The characters were remarkable; I love the faith elements that were woven throughout the story. It was a little slow-paced to start, but it will definitely keep you interested and bring tears to your eyes. The mystery part was like a puzzle, finding all the pieces, but it was well crafted. If you want to immerse yourself in a beautiful love story with a mystery, this book is for you.
July 28, 2024
“The best gifts are the ones you can share with someone, you know.�
Amanda Cox and her beautiful lyrical voice will get me every time. Told from third person voice of Joey and Wally, there is so much nostalgia, fond memories, regret, fear and need for forgiveness wrapped around the Bleakpoint Island and its lighthouse. Joey’s compassion, tenderness, and peace-making heart is endearing and Wally’s trips into long-forgotten memories are heart-breaking and soul-bearing. I loved Finn and his methodical, practical, slightly OCD ways and his broken, searching soul that needs to escape from fear of living. I really enjoyed the history of the lighthouses during WWII on the Outer Banks.
It’s a satisfying and wonderfully written novel of faith, trust, and overcoming fears. I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Revell via NetGalley and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.
Amanda Cox and her beautiful lyrical voice will get me every time. Told from third person voice of Joey and Wally, there is so much nostalgia, fond memories, regret, fear and need for forgiveness wrapped around the Bleakpoint Island and its lighthouse. Joey’s compassion, tenderness, and peace-making heart is endearing and Wally’s trips into long-forgotten memories are heart-breaking and soul-bearing. I loved Finn and his methodical, practical, slightly OCD ways and his broken, searching soul that needs to escape from fear of living. I really enjoyed the history of the lighthouses during WWII on the Outer Banks.
It’s a satisfying and wonderfully written novel of faith, trust, and overcoming fears. I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Revell via NetGalley and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.
June 3, 2024
This is hands down my favorite Amanda Cox book to date! She has absolutely outdone herself.
The plot and character development are on point, as ever, and the North Carolina setting made me want to visit in person _pronto_. (Kind of fun that I'm much closer now, having moved to the South last summer! Must...resist...urge... :D)
I was reminded at times of one of my childhood reads (), albeit purely from the "staying in a lighthouse" component. I think many of us have dreamed of doing such a thing--and here's one way to live that out vicariously! And the familial challenges were all too poignant and visceral at times, in a good way. Cox obviously has experience both personally and professionally in life's challenges, and weaves them in here--always with hope and faith in Christ as the redeemer of all things, including (especially) the hard things.
It's an absolutely beautiful read I was sad to see draw to a close; I wasn't ready to say goodbye to the characters or the North Carolina coast!
I received an eARC of the book from the publisher via NetGalley, and hard-copy ARC from the author. All opinions are my own.
The plot and character development are on point, as ever, and the North Carolina setting made me want to visit in person _pronto_. (Kind of fun that I'm much closer now, having moved to the South last summer! Must...resist...urge... :D)
I was reminded at times of one of my childhood reads (), albeit purely from the "staying in a lighthouse" component. I think many of us have dreamed of doing such a thing--and here's one way to live that out vicariously! And the familial challenges were all too poignant and visceral at times, in a good way. Cox obviously has experience both personally and professionally in life's challenges, and weaves them in here--always with hope and faith in Christ as the redeemer of all things, including (especially) the hard things.
It's an absolutely beautiful read I was sad to see draw to a close; I wasn't ready to say goodbye to the characters or the North Carolina coast!
I received an eARC of the book from the publisher via NetGalley, and hard-copy ARC from the author. All opinions are my own.
August 19, 2024
Rating 4.5
“The best gifts are the ones you can share with someone, you know.�
Between the Sound and Sea was another beautifully penned story by Amanda Cox.
That fear made me do a little soul searching. You made me see that I hadn’t healed like I thought I had. I’d just shut parts of myself down and locked them away.
The story takes us along the journey of Walt, who after living a full life filled with love, still must deal with regrets, which includes a childhood friend. Through the restoration of the lighthouse, the characters also go through a journey of healing and reconciliation.
Or maybe there would be some regret, but they’d both come far enough along to realize that any regrets that might come along the way provided an opportunity to grow.
The mystery around what happened in the past kept me guessing and turning the pages to discover the answers.
The story left me with a feeling of hope from the beginning to the end.
*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.*
“The best gifts are the ones you can share with someone, you know.�
Between the Sound and Sea was another beautifully penned story by Amanda Cox.
That fear made me do a little soul searching. You made me see that I hadn’t healed like I thought I had. I’d just shut parts of myself down and locked them away.
The story takes us along the journey of Walt, who after living a full life filled with love, still must deal with regrets, which includes a childhood friend. Through the restoration of the lighthouse, the characters also go through a journey of healing and reconciliation.
Or maybe there would be some regret, but they’d both come far enough along to realize that any regrets that might come along the way provided an opportunity to grow.
The mystery around what happened in the past kept me guessing and turning the pages to discover the answers.
The story left me with a feeling of hope from the beginning to the end.
*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.*
October 1, 2024
We all have low moments. We all get fed up with whatever that is that's going on in our lives. What do you do then? How do you get back on your feet and smile again? For some people music works wonders. Others turn to other forms of art. There are also those who need to throw themselves into work. And work can be a form of art too.
Here all of the characters experienced their lows. They went on with their lives as they had chosen, even though not every choice turned out to be the right one. Yet they all got their well deserved second chance.
It`s a very stereotypical American story about good people, who made their mistakes and then turned their lives to better. It is a heartwarming, hope-giving tale to make the reader feel good, without preaching or moralizing. We all need a soothing book like this one from time to time.
Here all of the characters experienced their lows. They went on with their lives as they had chosen, even though not every choice turned out to be the right one. Yet they all got their well deserved second chance.
It`s a very stereotypical American story about good people, who made their mistakes and then turned their lives to better. It is a heartwarming, hope-giving tale to make the reader feel good, without preaching or moralizing. We all need a soothing book like this one from time to time.
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