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The Kinkades #2
The Lightkeeper
Aurora Cross just got the educational opportunity of a lifetime—to complete her coastal biology thesis at one of Maine’s most iconic lighthouses. She didn’t realize the toughest, most reclusive creature inhabiting the keep was a broody artist with more secrets than the sea.
Kit Kinkade has had enough of the world. He returned from war and even with the support of his family, found no shelter from his demons. So, he relegated himself to the most secluded spot in town—stranded by the sea as the newest lightkeeper of the Friendship lighthouse.
Left alone with his paints and his purpose, Kit was perfectly happy to withdraw from the world until he stumbles over the bright-eyed, beautiful woman invading his solitude for the next three months.
However, if Aurora is good at one thing, it’s learning. She’s good at observing and studying, noting the smallest changes and the slightest shifts that can cause marine life—and grumpy men—to evolve.
When one kiss brings Kit out of his darkness and into her world, Aurora will do everything she can to show him there’s a place for him there… and in her heart.
Kit Kinkade has had enough of the world. He returned from war and even with the support of his family, found no shelter from his demons. So, he relegated himself to the most secluded spot in town—stranded by the sea as the newest lightkeeper of the Friendship lighthouse.
Left alone with his paints and his purpose, Kit was perfectly happy to withdraw from the world until he stumbles over the bright-eyed, beautiful woman invading his solitude for the next three months.
However, if Aurora is good at one thing, it’s learning. She’s good at observing and studying, noting the smallest changes and the slightest shifts that can cause marine life—and grumpy men—to evolve.
When one kiss brings Kit out of his darkness and into her world, Aurora will do everything she can to show him there’s a place for him there… and in her heart.
290 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 24, 2024
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Rebecca Sharp
72 books2,699 followersRebecca Sharp always loved a good love story. Let's face it, when you include a romance novel on your 8th grade summer reading list just to see if the teacher would notice (she didn't!), she was bound to give writing one of her own a go. There's really no corner of romance that she doesn't (or wouldn't) enjoy writing, except maybe aliens, much to her husband's dismay, so her large catalog features a little something for everyone. However, her love of shows like NCIS and Criminal Minds makes her favorite stories to write the ones with some kind of suspense and crime solving.
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When she's not writing, she's at her office treating patients, and somewhere between those two things, you'll find her wandering the globe with her husband always searching for their next adventure.
For more information on previous or upcoming releases and the most up-to-date and exclusive book news, connect with her at one or all of the links below!
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August 11, 2024
This was so beautiful 🥹🥹🥹 By far one of my favorite reads of the year!
I've said it before and I'll say it again.. I'm in love with this family. It's been a while since multiple members of a family have grabbed my attention yet I'm somehow obsessed with every single one of them. I cannot wait to see where the stories goes and the love that will eventually find Frankie and Lou (and hopefully their mom).
While these are standalones, I HIGHLY recommend reading The Woodsman first because you get so much more backstory of Kit. It makes this book better and more heartwarming in my opinion.
I've said it before and I'll say it again.. I'm in love with this family. It's been a while since multiple members of a family have grabbed my attention yet I'm somehow obsessed with every single one of them. I cannot wait to see where the stories goes and the love that will eventually find Frankie and Lou (and hopefully their mom).
While these are standalones, I HIGHLY recommend reading The Woodsman first because you get so much more backstory of Kit. It makes this book better and more heartwarming in my opinion.
March 24, 2024
“Even the brave were once afraid.”
As soon as I had read The Woodsman over a year ago, I couldn’t wait to hear Kit’s story and boy was it worth the wait!
Kit has been through so much trauma and suffers from PTSD. He feels he is broken and unable to be put back together, so he chooses to isolate himself from everyone around him. Living day in and day out in solitude, running the lighthouse where he feels he can just be with his demons, until a bright shining light in the form of a science nerd in oversized waders shows up and has him questioning everything.
I absolutely loved how Aurora uses her observation skills of science to really get to understand Kit and why he is closed off without pressuring him to be or do something he’s not. His journey in being more present with his family, and in life in general was beautiful. Their experiment with one another was steamy and both realize pretty quickly that they are drawn to each other like magnets and need and desire courses through them. Aurora is a virgin, yet Kit has not been with anyone in over a decade, making their experiences together, new in a way to both. Once the spice kicks up, whew boy, it gets hot! Kit is every bit the attentive MC and makes sure Aurora is taken care of in every way.
When Kit finally opens up about his past, I was crying along with him and Aurora. One twist of his past I didn’t see coming and it just compounded the pain he went through, how after war he’d be safe but finds himself in an unforeseen situation stateside that had him fighting for his life again. He quickly realizes he’s been living in the darkness of his past, always battling the storms, and never seeing the rainbow after the clouds have passed.
I love the whole Kinkaid family and I can’t wait to see what comes next with Frankie, Lou, and even Gigi with her predictions!.
As part of Rebecca’s team, I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
As soon as I had read The Woodsman over a year ago, I couldn’t wait to hear Kit’s story and boy was it worth the wait!
Kit has been through so much trauma and suffers from PTSD. He feels he is broken and unable to be put back together, so he chooses to isolate himself from everyone around him. Living day in and day out in solitude, running the lighthouse where he feels he can just be with his demons, until a bright shining light in the form of a science nerd in oversized waders shows up and has him questioning everything.
I absolutely loved how Aurora uses her observation skills of science to really get to understand Kit and why he is closed off without pressuring him to be or do something he’s not. His journey in being more present with his family, and in life in general was beautiful. Their experiment with one another was steamy and both realize pretty quickly that they are drawn to each other like magnets and need and desire courses through them. Aurora is a virgin, yet Kit has not been with anyone in over a decade, making their experiences together, new in a way to both. Once the spice kicks up, whew boy, it gets hot! Kit is every bit the attentive MC and makes sure Aurora is taken care of in every way.
When Kit finally opens up about his past, I was crying along with him and Aurora. One twist of his past I didn’t see coming and it just compounded the pain he went through, how after war he’d be safe but finds himself in an unforeseen situation stateside that had him fighting for his life again. He quickly realizes he’s been living in the darkness of his past, always battling the storms, and never seeing the rainbow after the clouds have passed.
I love the whole Kinkaid family and I can’t wait to see what comes next with Frankie, Lou, and even Gigi with her predictions!.
As part of Rebecca’s team, I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 29, 2024
This is hands down one of the most heartfelt and emotional books I have read. Kit and Aurora fixed something inside me that I didn’t know needed to be fixed!
The brokenness that Kit felt was soul deep and my heart hurt for him from the second I started reading! I wanted to reach into the pages and hug him tight. The pain he lived with and shadow that the family felt with his absence my goodness I sobbed. I loved that Aurora stood firm in who she is and that it was her just her that reached inside him and showed him life is so much more.
Rebecca has such a beauty in her writing that captivated me every time! She touches on topics that are so real and so raw but shows the reader that in the end we all have a place and we all deserve love. It’s her craft that draws me to her books each time. I don’t need to read the blurb or know who the characters are because I know after I’m done reading I’m going to love what she puts on the page!
It doesn’t matter if you’re a new reader or a loyal fan The Lightkeeper is a must read and one that will not leave your eyes dry so get those tissues and be prepared to fall and fall hard!
The brokenness that Kit felt was soul deep and my heart hurt for him from the second I started reading! I wanted to reach into the pages and hug him tight. The pain he lived with and shadow that the family felt with his absence my goodness I sobbed. I loved that Aurora stood firm in who she is and that it was her just her that reached inside him and showed him life is so much more.
Rebecca has such a beauty in her writing that captivated me every time! She touches on topics that are so real and so raw but shows the reader that in the end we all have a place and we all deserve love. It’s her craft that draws me to her books each time. I don’t need to read the blurb or know who the characters are because I know after I’m done reading I’m going to love what she puts on the page!
It doesn’t matter if you’re a new reader or a loyal fan The Lightkeeper is a must read and one that will not leave your eyes dry so get those tissues and be prepared to fall and fall hard!
May 1, 2024
Not good.
## What happened? The first book was so good, but this one? Not so much. First and foremost, there was too much emphasis on the heroine's weight. Short, plump, and thick are not compliments. Plus the curly black hair with overly large glasses? Huh? Second, she was so needy. She begged the hero over and over for kisses and then sex. Jeez, no means no. It's pretty bad when you have to practically bully a guy to be with you. They had zero chemistry and that is a must for me. This was a miss for me.
## What happened? The first book was so good, but this one? Not so much. First and foremost, there was too much emphasis on the heroine's weight. Short, plump, and thick are not compliments. Plus the curly black hair with overly large glasses? Huh? Second, she was so needy. She begged the hero over and over for kisses and then sex. Jeez, no means no. It's pretty bad when you have to practically bully a guy to be with you. They had zero chemistry and that is a must for me. This was a miss for me.
January 19, 2025
Started good and cute but it went so down hill. There was hardly any character development which you would think is important when having a character with WAR PTSD?!? There was A LOT of boning too! Like I’m not trying to yuck peoples’ yums, but when I have to skip like 20% of the book cuz they keep going at it… that’s just too much🙄. Also add in a 3rd act break-up that’s pointless. It was just a very mid romance🤷🏼♀️.
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May 1, 2024DNF
I tried and failed to engage with the story. I don’t know if it was the writing style, or simply me.
I tried and failed to engage with the story. I don’t know if it was the writing style, or simply me.
May 20, 2025
DNF at 30%, FMC developes mind altering fever like 20 minutes after being drenched by cold wave. while in this mind altered state she undresses before the mmc while having semi-sexual thoughts the whole scene was weird and uncomfortable. oh and she's a virgin cos mmc is the first men she had been attracted to (and no she not demi) since she started to have hots for him before she knew him
April 19, 2024
I had troubles with this one from the start. It didn't suck me in like the first in the Kinkade series did. Aurora... meh. Cute and sweet, but I just couldn't connect.
Oh, and then let's not forget about the SURPRISE PREGNANCY! Yep, sorry (but not actually) to throw that spoiler out there, but for all that aren't fans of the trope I am happy to save you from it ahead of time.
Oh, and then let's not forget about the SURPRISE PREGNANCY! Yep, sorry (but not actually) to throw that spoiler out there, but for all that aren't fans of the trope I am happy to save you from it ahead of time.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 27, 2024
I really enjoyed this emotional read. Kit and Aurora's story is deep, powerful, beautiful and moving. I found easily myself swept up into this poignant and hope filled romance that touched my heart and my soul.
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April 13, 2024The constant "growling" and "sounds from his chest" were too much for me. Growling men should remain in the fantasy genre.
May 28, 2024
Loved this series so far but this story of Kit and Aurora was by far my favorite in a long while!
April 22, 2024
I finished this book and had to re-read it immediately after in case I missed something and also because I wanted to revisit this story again. I loved everything about grumpy, brooding Kit and bubbly, sweet Aurora. From his paintings and sketches, quirky family and adorable/interesting sea creature facts to the emotional pull and crazy good chemistry that simmered between the MCs. This story had it all.
Kit broke my heart with all the obstacles he had to live through and survive but I loved his emotional growth and healing. Then there’s Aurora, his Sea Star *squeal* This woman! She wore her heart on her sleeve, was brave, sweet and never backed down when it really mattered. She fought for him, for love and I loved her for it.
I have read plenty of books by this author and Aurora and Kit are by far one of my favorite couples. I hope there is more romance brewing in Friendship and that I can see all of Kit’s siblings find their HEA!
Favorite Moment(s):
- Kit caring for Aurora when she gets caught in the tide. Her innocent (unknowing) seduction of Kit was both cute and sexy AF
- The evolution of the Lighthouse painting from dark to light. I loved it!
- Lastly, the HEA epilogue. Everything that I need in a romance 🥰
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
SPOILER-Y EXTRAS:
Kit broke my heart with all the obstacles he had to live through and survive but I loved his emotional growth and healing. Then there’s Aurora, his Sea Star *squeal* This woman! She wore her heart on her sleeve, was brave, sweet and never backed down when it really mattered. She fought for him, for love and I loved her for it.
I have read plenty of books by this author and Aurora and Kit are by far one of my favorite couples. I hope there is more romance brewing in Friendship and that I can see all of Kit’s siblings find their HEA!
Favorite Moment(s):
- Kit caring for Aurora when she gets caught in the tide. Her innocent (unknowing) seduction of Kit was both cute and sexy AF
- The evolution of the Lighthouse painting from dark to light. I loved it!
- Lastly, the HEA epilogue. Everything that I need in a romance 🥰
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
SPOILER-Y EXTRAS:
March 27, 2024
𝑺𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒕 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 ❣️
𝑻𝑹𝑶𝑷𝑬𝑺/ 𝑩𝑶𝑶𝑲 𝑯𝑰𝑮𝑯𝑳𝑰𝑮𝑯𝑻𝑺 :📑
💌 Small Town Romance
💌 Grumpy-Sunshine
💌 Past Trauma
💌 Ex- Military
💌 Curvy V1rg1n heroine
💌 The bestest family
💌 Melt you kinda spice 🥵
💕𝑭𝑨𝑽𝑶𝑼𝑹𝑰𝑻𝑬 𝑸𝑼𝑶𝑻𝑬 💕
𝑰 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒃𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒔𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕.
𝑴𝒀 𝑹𝑬𝑽𝑰𝑬𝑾: 📝
When the broody and hermit life living hero meets the sunshine and a nerdy beautiful heroine... He's used to being by himself and hates company while she barges into his life with her cute specs and sparkling personality and when these two come together... Definitely be ready for fireworks 🎇🔥🔥
Ahhh... Kit will make you feel for him and for what's happened to make him live in isolation. Even though he has an amazing family who were simply great for the way they support each other emotionally and everything else, yet he hides away from them all.
His Gigi, the grandma who tells horoscopes with her own special twist and his sweet mother who makes her special jams and his elder brother, who's the best and twin sisters that just love their brother oh so much. Kit definitely has an amazing family but yet his demons have no intention of ever letting him go from their clutches.
When one fine day a woman is in his lighthouse with all her mess of research and specimens and what not and is obsessed with studying the sea creatures, Kit is in no mood to share the only habitat that's been only his.
Aurora was such a crack person but in a fun way. The way they interact and the way she slowly sneaks in and yet understands that there's more to Kit living all by himself, made that girl such a cutee.
Aurora made me smile so many times with her nerdiness and her attraction to Kit was like a fire on the backburner, she thought it was nothing until it reaches melting temperatures between them where it becomes impossible to resist each other.
That scene, where an incident happens and Kit does his best to restrain but a swooning Aurora begs him to breathe his warm breath on her.... Everywhere....Ahhh... That scene just makes you feel the burn, the sizzling chemistry between them.
This book gave me all the sweet feels and made me smile and sigh and also happy to see a man like Kit get his happy even though he doesn't want it in the beginning.
I loved their families and the feels that how love heals all.
Oohh... I so can't wait for Frankie's book next. She's such a bold one and is obsessed with buying the inn in spite of many hindrances and her dearest Gigi has already done a cryptic prediction for her. Can't wait to find out what happens next with her. Loved this one.❤️❤️❤️
𝑻𝑹𝑶𝑷𝑬𝑺/ 𝑩𝑶𝑶𝑲 𝑯𝑰𝑮𝑯𝑳𝑰𝑮𝑯𝑻𝑺 :📑
💌 Small Town Romance
💌 Grumpy-Sunshine
💌 Past Trauma
💌 Ex- Military
💌 Curvy V1rg1n heroine
💌 The bestest family
💌 Melt you kinda spice 🥵
💕𝑭𝑨𝑽𝑶𝑼𝑹𝑰𝑻𝑬 𝑸𝑼𝑶𝑻𝑬 💕
𝑰 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒃𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒔𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕.
𝑴𝒀 𝑹𝑬𝑽𝑰𝑬𝑾: 📝
When the broody and hermit life living hero meets the sunshine and a nerdy beautiful heroine... He's used to being by himself and hates company while she barges into his life with her cute specs and sparkling personality and when these two come together... Definitely be ready for fireworks 🎇🔥🔥
Ahhh... Kit will make you feel for him and for what's happened to make him live in isolation. Even though he has an amazing family who were simply great for the way they support each other emotionally and everything else, yet he hides away from them all.
His Gigi, the grandma who tells horoscopes with her own special twist and his sweet mother who makes her special jams and his elder brother, who's the best and twin sisters that just love their brother oh so much. Kit definitely has an amazing family but yet his demons have no intention of ever letting him go from their clutches.
When one fine day a woman is in his lighthouse with all her mess of research and specimens and what not and is obsessed with studying the sea creatures, Kit is in no mood to share the only habitat that's been only his.
Aurora was such a crack person but in a fun way. The way they interact and the way she slowly sneaks in and yet understands that there's more to Kit living all by himself, made that girl such a cutee.
Aurora made me smile so many times with her nerdiness and her attraction to Kit was like a fire on the backburner, she thought it was nothing until it reaches melting temperatures between them where it becomes impossible to resist each other.
That scene, where an incident happens and Kit does his best to restrain but a swooning Aurora begs him to breathe his warm breath on her.... Everywhere....Ahhh... That scene just makes you feel the burn, the sizzling chemistry between them.
This book gave me all the sweet feels and made me smile and sigh and also happy to see a man like Kit get his happy even though he doesn't want it in the beginning.
I loved their families and the feels that how love heals all.
Oohh... I so can't wait for Frankie's book next. She's such a bold one and is obsessed with buying the inn in spite of many hindrances and her dearest Gigi has already done a cryptic prediction for her. Can't wait to find out what happens next with her. Loved this one.❤️❤️❤️
March 22, 2024
Oh poor Kit. You will instantly fall in love with him and want him to find his happy.
Aurora is on her way to the lighthouse to finish her masters degree. She is studying sea creatures that she can’t find just anywhere. But she is not prepared for the hunk, broody creature living at the lighthouse. He is opposite her in every way but Aurora loves a challenge and is determined to get this man to talk to her.
Kit, has had a very difficult life. First he was injured over sees in the military, then injured at home during a bombing so his mental state is anything but stable. He lives at the lighthouse for solitude and the peace it gives him. He will do anything for his family, even at the cost of himself. He is completely blindslided when he finds a woman wading in the waters off the cliff beside his lighthouse. The last thing he wants is someone in his space.
As days go on, Aurora constantly beats down Kit’s wall. She is so full of sweet and light and promise and good, and Kit seems to be drawn to that. Could she be the one person to get through to him? To help him cope through his daily life?
These two are night and day but that is how a lot of couples are. They each have their place in the relationship so together they make a whole. Aurora is everything Kit needs and I love how he gravitates towards her without really even knowing it. His head tries to pull away but his heart keeps pushing towards her. It is so beautiful. Such a sweet yet spicy story. Looking forward to the next ones.
I received a ARC copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Aurora is on her way to the lighthouse to finish her masters degree. She is studying sea creatures that she can’t find just anywhere. But she is not prepared for the hunk, broody creature living at the lighthouse. He is opposite her in every way but Aurora loves a challenge and is determined to get this man to talk to her.
Kit, has had a very difficult life. First he was injured over sees in the military, then injured at home during a bombing so his mental state is anything but stable. He lives at the lighthouse for solitude and the peace it gives him. He will do anything for his family, even at the cost of himself. He is completely blindslided when he finds a woman wading in the waters off the cliff beside his lighthouse. The last thing he wants is someone in his space.
As days go on, Aurora constantly beats down Kit’s wall. She is so full of sweet and light and promise and good, and Kit seems to be drawn to that. Could she be the one person to get through to him? To help him cope through his daily life?
These two are night and day but that is how a lot of couples are. They each have their place in the relationship so together they make a whole. Aurora is everything Kit needs and I love how he gravitates towards her without really even knowing it. His head tries to pull away but his heart keeps pushing towards her. It is so beautiful. Such a sweet yet spicy story. Looking forward to the next ones.
I received a ARC copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 8, 2024
“I was nothing more than a lighthouse in the storm. A lonely tale. A persistent caution. Come close at your own risk.”
This was an absolutely heartbreaking and beautiful love story that had my heart in a chokehold the whole way through. It is an extremely emotional and utterly heartfelt story that had me laughing, crying and swooning with love for two incredible characters and their amazing journey together.
Aurora is such a sweet, adorable and extremely loving young woman that you can’t help but just fall in love with. She’s a bit naive but wears her heart on her sleeve. Her love and knowledge of little sea creatures will keep you smiling like crazy.
Kit is an extremely broken man who hides himself from the world but would do absolutely anything for his family. He hides his pain and in doing so is only a shadow of himself. When a fierce little woman crashes into his life turning everything upside down, those walls he constructed over his heart, slowly start to crumble.
I loved their banter. Aurora is so sweet and sunshiny and Kit is grumpy and angry at the world, but put them together and they had me giggling over their interactions. Their relationship was slow burn but the buildup was incredibly intense and had me waiting for them to give into the desire and craving building between them. Their passion was explosive and deliciously hot.
This was such a beautiful love story filled with incredible characters, emotional turmoil, heartbreaking truths, forgiveness and healing, passion and an undeniable love that kept me glued to the pages and never wanting the story to end.
I absolutely loved it and can’t wait for the next story.
This was an absolutely heartbreaking and beautiful love story that had my heart in a chokehold the whole way through. It is an extremely emotional and utterly heartfelt story that had me laughing, crying and swooning with love for two incredible characters and their amazing journey together.
Aurora is such a sweet, adorable and extremely loving young woman that you can’t help but just fall in love with. She’s a bit naive but wears her heart on her sleeve. Her love and knowledge of little sea creatures will keep you smiling like crazy.
Kit is an extremely broken man who hides himself from the world but would do absolutely anything for his family. He hides his pain and in doing so is only a shadow of himself. When a fierce little woman crashes into his life turning everything upside down, those walls he constructed over his heart, slowly start to crumble.
I loved their banter. Aurora is so sweet and sunshiny and Kit is grumpy and angry at the world, but put them together and they had me giggling over their interactions. Their relationship was slow burn but the buildup was incredibly intense and had me waiting for them to give into the desire and craving building between them. Their passion was explosive and deliciously hot.
This was such a beautiful love story filled with incredible characters, emotional turmoil, heartbreaking truths, forgiveness and healing, passion and an undeniable love that kept me glued to the pages and never wanting the story to end.
I absolutely loved it and can’t wait for the next story.
March 26, 2024
OMG... I loved this story! When I came across this book, I knew that I wanted to read it right away. But, first, I went back to read the first in the series... The Woodsman (so happy that I did...loved it, too!) ...to get a better view and setting for the story. The Lightkeeper is the 2nd book in The Kinkades series by Dr. Rebecca Sharp, but I guess you can very easily read it as a standalone. It’s true...the breath-taking descriptions of the ocean and its inhabitants, the horrific events that turned Kit into a recluse, and the heart-breaking efforts by his family to support him are all an emotional ride. Encountering Aurora's bubbly, sunshiny honesty and strength immediately draw Kit in, but he believes that he’s too damaged to ever find love. But, finally, the mutual attraction and passion burns too hot to be denied... all combine into an emotional and compelling story of hope, family and love. My emotions were all over the place, just like their feelings... I loved everything about the story and the warm and funny Kinkade Family...and can’t wait for Frankie’s romance!. You just can’t help but love this family... the author has written such an endearing setting, that I wish I could live in that town myself! I’m an avid reader of Dr. Rebecca Sharp’s books, and highly recommend them to anyone who loves this genre...
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 4, 2024
Kit and Aurora
Having read The Woodsman I knew going in this would be an emotional book but the depth of Kit’s hurt was not something I was prepared for. This book was emotional, but it was also hopeful. Kit had to learn to live again and that did not come easily.
I love a good quirky heroine and Aurora was just that. It was that quirkiness that initially broke through Kit’s barriers with her spewing facts about the sea creatures she was researching. I loved the way she quietly burrowed her way into Kit’s life. She used her gift of observation to find ways to help Kit and it really worked for the plot. She was patient and kind. She never showed pity or disgust, which is what Kit expected. And she fought hard for Kit.
Kit was a very broken main character. He had spent a decade pushing people away, but his usual tactics just didn’t work on Aurora. I loved his character arc and healing journey. Aurora was the perfect person to break through his shell and get him to start living again.
As much as I love Rebecca Sharp’s romantic suspense books, she definitely did this one justice. It was well written and emotional. It had humor to lighten the mood. And it had a very loving family at its core. The Kinkade’s are the type of family everyone wants to be a part of. They were loving and understanding and always there for one another. I can’t wait for Frankie to get a little taste of her own matchmaking medicine next!
Having read The Woodsman I knew going in this would be an emotional book but the depth of Kit’s hurt was not something I was prepared for. This book was emotional, but it was also hopeful. Kit had to learn to live again and that did not come easily.
I love a good quirky heroine and Aurora was just that. It was that quirkiness that initially broke through Kit’s barriers with her spewing facts about the sea creatures she was researching. I loved the way she quietly burrowed her way into Kit’s life. She used her gift of observation to find ways to help Kit and it really worked for the plot. She was patient and kind. She never showed pity or disgust, which is what Kit expected. And she fought hard for Kit.
Kit was a very broken main character. He had spent a decade pushing people away, but his usual tactics just didn’t work on Aurora. I loved his character arc and healing journey. Aurora was the perfect person to break through his shell and get him to start living again.
As much as I love Rebecca Sharp’s romantic suspense books, she definitely did this one justice. It was well written and emotional. It had humor to lighten the mood. And it had a very loving family at its core. The Kinkade’s are the type of family everyone wants to be a part of. They were loving and understanding and always there for one another. I can’t wait for Frankie to get a little taste of her own matchmaking medicine next!
April 5, 2024
Kit Kinkaide has seen and experienced his share of tragedy from Afghanistan to the streets of Boston and the trauma keeps him away from family, friends and society. His PTSD strikes anytime and anywhere and he can't allow anyone to see him in distress. He has retreated to and taken up residence in the Friendship lighthouse, where his art and his solitude keep him grounded. Aurora Cross is a biology nerd who was given the best educational opportunity of a lifetime. She's just finishing her master's degree in marine biology and has chosen the waters off of Maine to study coastal invertebrates for the semester. Kit has no idea of what he's in for when this outspoken, driven woman begins to tear down his walls. He comes to realize that Aurora is bringing something positive to his world with her encouragement, understanding and lack of judgment. The Kincaide family have given him space and time to heal, but it seems like a lost cause until Aurora. They can't believe how easily she has fit into his life and loosened him up. But Kit has always known that there's an end date on their time together, but knowing doesn't make the separation easier. Once the semester is over, Aurora returns to Boston. The Kincaide's force Kit to face his reality and his feelings with hopes that they can help him and Aurora find their happy ending. This is a tender, poignant story where every character is essential and contributes to the fullness of the family and friend relationships. It's magic!
March 12, 2024
The Lightkeeper is book 2 in the Kincaid Series by Dr. Rebecca Sharp.
I loved the first book in this series so much, and I feel like I have waited for this book forever. So much so that I'm not sure I've ever signed up for an ARC so fast! And it did not disappoint!
Kit Kincaid is the recluse who, after war and terrorism left him scared, and with severe PTSD finds solace in being a lighthouse keeper. The only exception is his monthly supply run and visit with his family. So when a biology student arrives at the lighthouse for an extended stay to complete her masters program, his carefully constructed world is upended. Yet, for some reason, she manages to breach his barriers and bring light to his dark world.
This book was everything I expected it to be and more. Kit was damaged, scared, yet vulnerable and strong. Aurora was his perfect match. She was bright and patient, intelligent and fun. They were absolutely beautiful together. The chemistry was undeniable, but more than that, their connection felt realistic and powerful. I don't think I could love this book more. Beyond the couple, you get another glimpse at the rest of the Kincaid family including the sisters who are due to get books in the future This series is simply fantastic so far, and I can't wait for Frankie's book.
ARC was provided by Booksprout, and this is my honest review.
I loved the first book in this series so much, and I feel like I have waited for this book forever. So much so that I'm not sure I've ever signed up for an ARC so fast! And it did not disappoint!
Kit Kincaid is the recluse who, after war and terrorism left him scared, and with severe PTSD finds solace in being a lighthouse keeper. The only exception is his monthly supply run and visit with his family. So when a biology student arrives at the lighthouse for an extended stay to complete her masters program, his carefully constructed world is upended. Yet, for some reason, she manages to breach his barriers and bring light to his dark world.
This book was everything I expected it to be and more. Kit was damaged, scared, yet vulnerable and strong. Aurora was his perfect match. She was bright and patient, intelligent and fun. They were absolutely beautiful together. The chemistry was undeniable, but more than that, their connection felt realistic and powerful. I don't think I could love this book more. Beyond the couple, you get another glimpse at the rest of the Kincaid family including the sisters who are due to get books in the future This series is simply fantastic so far, and I can't wait for Frankie's book.
ARC was provided by Booksprout, and this is my honest review.
March 30, 2024
Love the Kinkades!
I was so excited for this second book in the Kinkade Family series that I plowed through it a couple hours, and, oh, it was so good. We knew from the first book that Kit’s story wasn’t going to be as lighthearted as Jamie’s was, but it definitely delivers a lot of heart. Kit is the veteran brooding brother. For 10 years he’s been hiding in his lighthouse pouring all the trauma he endured from his injuries into his art, and shielding his family from his pain. He’s been successful in achieving almost complete isolation until spunky, nerdy biology student Aurora shows up unexpectedly to study the marine life at his lighthouse. Kit can’t think of anything worse, but soon she’s enchanted his whole family, and completely invades his space with her jars, constant chatter, and refusal to let him hide. It doesn’t take one for annoyance to turn to desire as Aurora slowly brings Kit out of the lighthouse and into the light.
Kit and Aurora are the perfect blend of grumpy and sunshine. I especially love Kinkaid family dynamic. They’re loving and unapologetic busybodies, and the emotional moments between them were my favorite scenes. When the attraction between eager virgin Aurora and Kit finally explodes it full steam ahead with her as an eager student in every way.
A totally 5 star read for me. I’m invested in The Kinkaods and their extended family. I can’t wait to see what’s next.
I was so excited for this second book in the Kinkade Family series that I plowed through it a couple hours, and, oh, it was so good. We knew from the first book that Kit’s story wasn’t going to be as lighthearted as Jamie’s was, but it definitely delivers a lot of heart. Kit is the veteran brooding brother. For 10 years he’s been hiding in his lighthouse pouring all the trauma he endured from his injuries into his art, and shielding his family from his pain. He’s been successful in achieving almost complete isolation until spunky, nerdy biology student Aurora shows up unexpectedly to study the marine life at his lighthouse. Kit can’t think of anything worse, but soon she’s enchanted his whole family, and completely invades his space with her jars, constant chatter, and refusal to let him hide. It doesn’t take one for annoyance to turn to desire as Aurora slowly brings Kit out of the lighthouse and into the light.
Kit and Aurora are the perfect blend of grumpy and sunshine. I especially love Kinkaid family dynamic. They’re loving and unapologetic busybodies, and the emotional moments between them were my favorite scenes. When the attraction between eager virgin Aurora and Kit finally explodes it full steam ahead with her as an eager student in every way.
A totally 5 star read for me. I’m invested in The Kinkaods and their extended family. I can’t wait to see what’s next.
March 28, 2024
Aurora is perfect for Kit
This is the 2nd book of this series and it’s even better than the 1st. Aurora comes into Kit’s mostly solitary life at the lighthouse. She’s sweet, smart and persistent. She has come to study the sea creatures on the coast near the lighthouse for her degree. She’s the sunshine to his grumpiness.
There is so much that Kit is hiding. He had been through so much from when he was in the military. We learn that he’s even gone through more than we realized. Even his family, who he loves and loves him in return, doesn’t know how damaged he is.
I love how their relationship develops, whether Kit is ready for it to or not. You see how much Aurora gets through to Kit. She’s the only one he can actually relax around and gives him a sense of peace. They fit together so well, filling the empty spots of each other’s lives without even knowing it.
We still have the rest of Kit’s family. His zany grandmother with her “Premonition Preserves” cracks me up when she makes her appearance. I don’t know how she does her fortune telling labels on the jam they make.
Overall, this is a very enjoyable read and I’m looking forward to the next in the series.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is the 2nd book of this series and it’s even better than the 1st. Aurora comes into Kit’s mostly solitary life at the lighthouse. She’s sweet, smart and persistent. She has come to study the sea creatures on the coast near the lighthouse for her degree. She’s the sunshine to his grumpiness.
There is so much that Kit is hiding. He had been through so much from when he was in the military. We learn that he’s even gone through more than we realized. Even his family, who he loves and loves him in return, doesn’t know how damaged he is.
I love how their relationship develops, whether Kit is ready for it to or not. You see how much Aurora gets through to Kit. She’s the only one he can actually relax around and gives him a sense of peace. They fit together so well, filling the empty spots of each other’s lives without even knowing it.
We still have the rest of Kit’s family. His zany grandmother with her “Premonition Preserves” cracks me up when she makes her appearance. I don’t know how she does her fortune telling labels on the jam they make.
Overall, this is a very enjoyable read and I’m looking forward to the next in the series.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 11, 2024
So Beautiful!
Not sure where to start,so beautiful written, yet sad! You have a man who almost died twice who is dead inside his mind,who can't be around anyone except family and even that at times.You have a young woman who is like a beam of light,a bit of sunshine invade his privacy to do experiments on sea life but she slowly opens his eyes and he sees her has light,sunshine .Aurora is that sunshine and Kit slowly opens up to her about how he got the scar on his head,She also gets him to open more and soon they are experimenting each other and he opens up more to her and tells her more of his story.They are in a good spot in their lives but Aurora is call home because her father's health issues and Kit let's her go,saying he can't face Boston never again.Aurora is hurt,she thought she met more to him.One of Kit's sisters come to Boston to talk to her and to see if she read the note she slip in the box,which she didn't and when she did,she decides it's time for her to back to Kit.Well this story gets a very happy ending,Kit finds his light and sunshine in Aurora and realized it time to face the world again! This a must read book! You are only hurting yourself if you don't! You are missing the light!
Not sure where to start,so beautiful written, yet sad! You have a man who almost died twice who is dead inside his mind,who can't be around anyone except family and even that at times.You have a young woman who is like a beam of light,a bit of sunshine invade his privacy to do experiments on sea life but she slowly opens his eyes and he sees her has light,sunshine .Aurora is that sunshine and Kit slowly opens up to her about how he got the scar on his head,She also gets him to open more and soon they are experimenting each other and he opens up more to her and tells her more of his story.They are in a good spot in their lives but Aurora is call home because her father's health issues and Kit let's her go,saying he can't face Boston never again.Aurora is hurt,she thought she met more to him.One of Kit's sisters come to Boston to talk to her and to see if she read the note she slip in the box,which she didn't and when she did,she decides it's time for her to back to Kit.Well this story gets a very happy ending,Kit finds his light and sunshine in Aurora and realized it time to face the world again! This a must read book! You are only hurting yourself if you don't! You are missing the light!
October 22, 2024
I’ll take lessons from Kit!
Story: 9/10
Spice: 4/5
Spice Hierarchy:Spicy
Narration: 4/5, dual
Fate/tragedy didn’t get Kit just once. No. It got him twice. So he’s been the lighthouse keeper for a decade now. He barely speaks with his family and that’s just how he likes it. Until Aurora shows up to study the marine wildlife along the coast by the lighthouse. She perfectly disrupts the grumpy man while leading about more than marine wildlife.
I love the suspense series she has written. But man oh man. The Kinkades are like a Hallmark movie with some top spice mixed in.
I read The Woodsman when it released in December 2022 and with The Candlemaker releasing in 2 weeks I knew I wanted to get back to the Kinkades. This is just a great story with Aurora being a strong FMC being confident in her quirks and personality while allowing Kit a chance to heal and grow. I would be willing to do experimentation with Kit. 🔥
The audio was amazing and a great way to prepare. I cannot imagine anyone besides Stephen Dexter for Kit. His performance was outstanding. Samantha Summers made Aurora’s character.
Story: 9/10
Spice: 4/5
Spice Hierarchy:Spicy
Narration: 4/5, dual
Fate/tragedy didn’t get Kit just once. No. It got him twice. So he’s been the lighthouse keeper for a decade now. He barely speaks with his family and that’s just how he likes it. Until Aurora shows up to study the marine wildlife along the coast by the lighthouse. She perfectly disrupts the grumpy man while leading about more than marine wildlife.
I love the suspense series she has written. But man oh man. The Kinkades are like a Hallmark movie with some top spice mixed in.
I read The Woodsman when it released in December 2022 and with The Candlemaker releasing in 2 weeks I knew I wanted to get back to the Kinkades. This is just a great story with Aurora being a strong FMC being confident in her quirks and personality while allowing Kit a chance to heal and grow. I would be willing to do experimentation with Kit. 🔥
The audio was amazing and a great way to prepare. I cannot imagine anyone besides Stephen Dexter for Kit. His performance was outstanding. Samantha Summers made Aurora’s character.
February 14, 2025
When Christopher ‘Kit’ Kincaide got home from the military he became a recluse. He contacted a friend and got the job as the lighthouse keeper so he moved in and rarely went to town. One day after getting supplies, he came home to find eco-biology student, Aurora Cross’ things inside and her prowling around claiming she’d gotten permission to study around the lighthouse for the next couple of months. That was not something Kit wanted to hear but he’d never asked to live there so he had to deal with it.
One thing that was crystal clear from the outset, Kit and Aurora shared an attraction. But, the harder inquisitive, scientific Aurora tried to make theirs a workable situation, the gruffer Kit became. It was a fluke Aurora stopped for coffee where Kit’s sister worked and they became fast friends, so friendly Aurora was invited to a family dinner where the topic quickly changed to the directional change of Kit’s paintings and convincing him of an art show much to his chagrin. A lively celebration unexpectedly displays Kit’s PTSD to family and guests as he realizes how much he cares for Aurora.
Rating: 4stars
One thing that was crystal clear from the outset, Kit and Aurora shared an attraction. But, the harder inquisitive, scientific Aurora tried to make theirs a workable situation, the gruffer Kit became. It was a fluke Aurora stopped for coffee where Kit’s sister worked and they became fast friends, so friendly Aurora was invited to a family dinner where the topic quickly changed to the directional change of Kit’s paintings and convincing him of an art show much to his chagrin. A lively celebration unexpectedly displays Kit’s PTSD to family and guests as he realizes how much he cares for Aurora.
Rating: 4stars
April 8, 2024
The Lightkeeper by Rebecca Sharp is the second novel in the Kinkade Series. Each book follows a different couple so that it can be read as a stand-alone, but I suggest reading the series to enjoy it entirely.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spiciness rating: 🌶🌶🌶/ 5
Kindle Unlimited [ ✕ ] YES [ ] NO
Stand-alone [ ✕ ]YES [ ] NO
POV: first person - dual POV
Genre: contemporary romance
Tropes:
small town romance
grumpy+ sunshine
opposite attracts
Virgin
age gap
ex-military
forced proximity
nurturing + supportive family
My Thoughts: The Lightkeeper is a small-town, grumpy sunshine romance novel by Rebecca Sharp. Rebecca is a phenomenal author, and I was introduced to her and her writing when I read The Woodsman, the first novel in this series. The heroine in this book has to be one of the top 5 heroine characters I have ever read. The character development of the MCs was so enjoyable to read. I would change nothing about the book; the writing, plot, MCs, and side characters were fantastic. I can not wait for the following two books in the series.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spiciness rating: 🌶🌶🌶/ 5
Kindle Unlimited [ ✕ ] YES [ ] NO
Stand-alone [ ✕ ]YES [ ] NO
POV: first person - dual POV
Genre: contemporary romance
Tropes:
small town romance
grumpy+ sunshine
opposite attracts
Virgin
age gap
ex-military
forced proximity
nurturing + supportive family
My Thoughts: The Lightkeeper is a small-town, grumpy sunshine romance novel by Rebecca Sharp. Rebecca is a phenomenal author, and I was introduced to her and her writing when I read The Woodsman, the first novel in this series. The heroine in this book has to be one of the top 5 heroine characters I have ever read. The character development of the MCs was so enjoyable to read. I would change nothing about the book; the writing, plot, MCs, and side characters were fantastic. I can not wait for the following two books in the series.
December 10, 2025
I was really looking forward to Kit's story. I know Aurora was supposed to be sunshine and brightness. That she brought the light back into his world, etc. but, I wasn't feeling it.
Kit had double PTSD. I don't even know if that's a thing. I thought he might start opening up more to his brother, or connect with other survivors, or start seeing a therapist, or something.
I started to feel a connection between them when Kit was sketching Aurora. Then it became nothing but Kit and Aurora "connecting". I was able to skip a lot of that. It felt to me like that was all they saw in each other. That was disappointing after being shown how they were starting to develop some chemistry and Kit's walls were starting to crumble.
Then, we have the PLAN. I am still not sure about the details of the plan. It seemed to me like Aurora just showed up. So I kept wondering what was planned? This book took me a while to get through because I didn't want it to become a DNF.
I do want to see what happens with Frankie and Lou, but I am a.little hesitant.
Kit had double PTSD. I don't even know if that's a thing. I thought he might start opening up more to his brother, or connect with other survivors, or start seeing a therapist, or something.
I started to feel a connection between them when Kit was sketching Aurora. Then it became nothing but Kit and Aurora "connecting". I was able to skip a lot of that. It felt to me like that was all they saw in each other. That was disappointing after being shown how they were starting to develop some chemistry and Kit's walls were starting to crumble.
Then, we have the PLAN. I am still not sure about the details of the plan. It seemed to me like Aurora just showed up. So I kept wondering what was planned? This book took me a while to get through because I didn't want it to become a DNF.
I do want to see what happens with Frankie and Lou, but I am a.little hesitant.
March 26, 2024
Kit Kinkade closes himself off from everyone, including his family by being the lighthouse keeper and living there. He feels if he only spends small amounts of time with his family everyone will be better off. Aurora is a smart, fun student of coastal biology and comes to the lighthouse to complete her thesis. Aurora is naturally inquisitive and observant and sees Kit for who he is and wants to get to know him. He believes he lives in the dark due to the horrors of war and being injured at the Boston Marathon Bombing and tried to steer away from people but Aurora reminds him of the light in the lighthouse and eventually shows him,along with his family that the light will always burn the darkness away.
The emotions in the story are incredible and you can’t not feel the happiness and sadness. This is a great story also about how we see ourselves sometimes which is totally different than others see us.
The emotions in the story are incredible and you can’t not feel the happiness and sadness. This is a great story also about how we see ourselves sometimes which is totally different than others see us.
March 28, 2024
Broken Brood. Chasing Dawn.
This is a steamy, grumpy/sunshine romance with a nerdy heroine, broody hero and big family vibes. Kit is a tortured, protective, ex-military hero and Aurora is the curvy, virgin, STEM heroine whose sunshine reaches into Kit’s darkness and storms and helps guide him safely back to shore. Not only are Kit and Aurora strong, appealing characters but all the Kinkades are likable and relatable and add to the enjoyment of the story. You can’t help but root for these characters and I just love Gigi’s premonition preserves. This one has an interesting plot with plenty of angst and oh… the pining. The small town, coastal setting is a nice backdrop for this story and I can just picture the beautiful town of Friendship and the shops/gallery on Maine Street. This book is well written and an engaging read with its great tropes, characters, plot and has a satisfying and emotional HEA. I do feel that this one is worth the read.
This is a steamy, grumpy/sunshine romance with a nerdy heroine, broody hero and big family vibes. Kit is a tortured, protective, ex-military hero and Aurora is the curvy, virgin, STEM heroine whose sunshine reaches into Kit’s darkness and storms and helps guide him safely back to shore. Not only are Kit and Aurora strong, appealing characters but all the Kinkades are likable and relatable and add to the enjoyment of the story. You can’t help but root for these characters and I just love Gigi’s premonition preserves. This one has an interesting plot with plenty of angst and oh… the pining. The small town, coastal setting is a nice backdrop for this story and I can just picture the beautiful town of Friendship and the shops/gallery on Maine Street. This book is well written and an engaging read with its great tropes, characters, plot and has a satisfying and emotional HEA. I do feel that this one is worth the read.
April 24, 2024
Kit has spent the last decade hiding from the world in his lighthouse. His PTSD from his service and then a bomb have made him believe that he is unable to be part of society. He truly believes that this will be his life until a bundle of sunshine invades his space and then he is unable to hold back the change.
Aurora is content in her own skin and is looking forward to studying the sealife by the lighthouse. What she hadn't anticipated was her utter fascination with the dark lighthouse keeper.
A truly enthralling story which sees Kit find his light in the world and Aurora someone who sees her as beautiful. The Kincaid family is heartwarming, hilarious, a little broken and awesome and I can't wait to read about the next member of the family. This author writes stories with depth, realism, humour and passion. Fantastic as always.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Aurora is content in her own skin and is looking forward to studying the sealife by the lighthouse. What she hadn't anticipated was her utter fascination with the dark lighthouse keeper.
A truly enthralling story which sees Kit find his light in the world and Aurora someone who sees her as beautiful. The Kincaid family is heartwarming, hilarious, a little broken and awesome and I can't wait to read about the next member of the family. This author writes stories with depth, realism, humour and passion. Fantastic as always.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 20, 2024
I received this ARC. I have been waiting for this book to come out and when I saw it was ready for release I knew I had to get myself an ARC. We meet Kit is book one of the Kincaid series by the amazing talented Dr. Rebecca Sharp! He is a veteran with PTSD and secluded himself away from family, friends really anyone until the pragmatic Aurora Cross falls right into his path. We see these two navigate Kits issues and how her closeness to him and his lighthouse slowly pull him out of the dark. We of course see his fun family, sweet moments with his sisters and of course Gigi! This book was full of emotion, connection, healing and no short on spicy! I loved this book and can't wait for The Candlemaker which will be book 3 in this series!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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