The Lighthouse Keeper of Anglesey

Welcome to Anglesey #4

by Caroline Young

A moving story of love, second chances and family from the Amazon bestselling author of The Forgotten Farmhouse by the Sea.

When single mother Seren Evans returns to the Welsh island of Anglesey with her five-year-old daughter Enya, she hopes to finally escape her troubled past in London. Moving into a cottage near the iconic Black Point lighthouse where she spent her early childhood, Seren reunites with her estranged father Lloyd and begins to piece together the mystery of why her mother suddenly abandoned them decades ago.

As Seren adapts to island life and takes a job at a local art gallery, she finds unexpected romance with Jamie, a Scottish journalist seeking solace from his own tragic history. But with the shadows of her past threatening to catch up with her, and with long-buried family secrets coming to light, can Seren find the peaceful life she’s always dreamed of?

Set against the wild beauty of the Welsh coast, this emotional novel explores family secrets, the power of community, and how love can light the way home through life’s darkest storms. Fans of Susanne O’Leary, Amanda Prowse and Sheila O’Flanagan will be swept away by The Lighthouse Keeper of Anglesey.

300 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 2, 2025

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads data base.
Caroline Young read English at Cambridge University and taught English in Greece and the UK before joining Usborne as a writer and editor. She has written books about a huge variety of subjects, for all ages, and believes it's one of the best jobs in the world. Caroline lives and works on Anglesey in North Wales.

Reviews

[Brenda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Seren Evans and her five year old daughter Enya needed to escape London and the violence of her partner and Enya's father, before worse happened. Leaving her Aunt Alice and Uncle Neil, who had cared for her since she was four years old, was hard, but going back to the Welsh island of Anglesey where she'd been born, had Seren nervous and excited to meet again with her father, Lloyd, the keeper of the lighthouse, whom she hadn't seen in thirty years. The emotion of their reunion was high; Enya was shy and timid, which wasn't unusual for her, but it didn't take long for the magic of the island to bring Enya out of herself, making a new friend on a farm, and playing with the animals.

Gradually Seren, Enya and Lloyd settled into a comfortable relationship, while Lloyd's good friend Jamie from Scotland, was always nearby. Lloyd, Jamie and Enya fished near the lighthouse, Enya excitedly catching her first fish. And Seren found herself a job in an art gallery, while busying herself taking photos of the magnificence of the island, doing what she'd always dreamed of doing. All the while, Seren was desperate to find out more about her mother, Kate, and she knew her father wanted to know as well. Would the secrets of the past and the friendship of the local community come together to give them answers?

The Lighthouse Keeper of Anglesey is the 4th in the Welcome to Anglesey series by Caroline Young and once again I enjoyed it very much. The author paints beautiful pictures of Anglesey and I'd dearly love to see it. The characters are wonderful; caring, compassionate and kind to Seren and Enya, and I especially liked Gwyn and Enya - the innocence of children. And the little kitten named Cobweb - so cute! All in all, a lovely read which I recommend.

With thanks to NetGalley & Storm Publishing for my digital ARC to read and review.

[Deanna Loves to Read!!:) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rounded up 3.5 stars

I always look forward to visiting Anglesey through Caroline Young's engaging and heartwarming series. In this installment, Seren Evans mother left she and her father when she was very young. A few months later, her mother was killed in a motorcycle accident. Seren's father was in deep grief, and so Seren went to live with her Aunt Alice and her family. Seren is now grown, with a young daughter of her own named Anya. She has been in a traumatic relationship with Finlay (Anya's father), and after a bout with cancer, she has decided she wants to get to know her father again, learn what really happened to her mother, and have a complete split from Finlay.

Lloyd Evans (her father) regrets the past, and is looking forward to getting to know his daughter again, as well as his granddaughter. Jamie is a young man who has become friends with Lloyd, and has a past trauma of his own.

I have mixed feelings about this one, so I will unpack what worked for me, and what did not.

What worked:
1. Anglesey! Once again, the setting is center stage. It is not just a place, but a way of life. And the land and weather and sea make themselves felt and known on every page!

2. The re-establishment of Seren and Lloyd's relationship. They are happy to be together again, but there are still secrets, hurts and shame. THey work together, and are committed to building their father/daughter relationship. This was very heartwarming.

3. Anya. She is a very sweet character and I feel that her growth and confidence in her character was written very well.

4. What happened to Seren's mother/Lloyd's wife??? I kept reading because I really wanted to know why this woman who seemed to be very in love with Lloyd, and was completely smitten and devoted to Seren would suddenly leave them! Although a bit sad at times, this was a compelling part of the overall story.

Struggles:
1. Seren. I liked her, and understood why she was cautious, anxious and even fearful. However, these sentiments were hashed out over and over, and I felt it became a little repetitive.

2. The relationship between Seren and Jamie. Slow, but sometimes a little unbelievable. Seren gets upset that he won't reveal things to her- but they have only known each other a couple of weeks! And although Jamie spends a lot of time with Seren, Lloyd and Anya- suddenly Seren is in love with him- but I did not see any build up that convinced me that this was realistic.

I still enjoyed the story for the most part- but not as much as the others I read. I just didn't feel a lot of the connections the characters were making. I am a complete outlier in this- so please visit other reviews! However, this will not stop me from reading Caroline Young. Anglesey has become a escape for me, and I always look forward to the next chapter!

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the ARC. This is my honest and voluntary review.

[Cindy Spear · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my, Book 4 of the Anglesey series, is another impressive winner! This tear-laced family saga moved me beyond words. The Lighthouse Keeper of Anglesey by Caroline Young is a beautifully written, believable and heart-warming tale that I could not stop reading. It carried me along on its ocean of charm and tenderness. The plot flows at a perfect pace. Though it is filled with tragic circumstances, it is also blooming with timeless love, restoration and new beginnings. The beauty of the land and seascape brings about emotional healing to those who escape to Anglesey. The caring community spirit also offers a giant warm hug for those in need. The main characters are unforgettable. They really captured my attention and heart from the start. I loved watching them grow and heal as they work out their problems and overcome their obstacles. Illness, abandonment and abuse are a sample of the horrors written across these pages. The pain is very real and although there are some very sad experiences for sure, there are many joy-filled, freeing and fulfilling ones, too.

Seren Evans has had a rough life. Thirty years earlier, when she was a child, she was removed from her father’s care. He was so devastated after losing his wife, he could not function. Seren was brought up by her Aunt Alice and Uncle Neil and although they provided a good home for her, she feels something is missing in her life. Pieces of her past continue to haunt her and her desire to reconnect with her father, Lloyd, increases. On top of this, Seren’s very toxic relationship and major health issue puts things into perspective. Once she gets the courage to flee with her daughter from this violent man, she tries to pick up the pieces of her life and explore her roots.

Seren’s aunt, initially, is not keen to share Lloyd’s whereabouts but eventually provides the contact information and a box of letters. Seren needs to know why her mother left her and her father, without a word. Her mother’s disappearance has affected Seren’s sense of worth and she even wonders if she was to blame? Seren spends a good portion of her time trying to unlock secrets that have been kept by her mother’s friends and aunt. She reunites with her father in hopes the road to healing can begin. It becomes important to both of them to understand why the woman they both adored, left— and then met a tragic end.

I loved the reunion with Seren and Lloyd and to see the daughter - father relationship resume. It is a gentle and loving experience that has some ups and downs. I had tears more than once over Lloyd as he is described in such an endearing way. I truly enjoyed getting to know him, his quirkiness and point of view. And the interactions between father and daughter and granddaughter. I loved that poetry is important to him— and Dylan Thomas is quoted many times to reflect the circumstances, the emotions and the wisdom drawn upon.

There are some other wonderful characters such as Seren’s little girl, Enya, who adds sparkle to the story. She is a joy to watch while her life is transformed in a new setting. And to see her effect on her grandfather was priceless. She blossoms and begins to trust again after being traumatised by her own father. Jamie, also, has a positive effect on her. He is another wounded person whose backstory is quite a difficult one but he is gentle and caring. His escape to Anglesey and friendship with Lloyd offers him much comfort and support. I loved learning about him and how he fits into Seren’s, Enya’s and Lloyd’s lives. There are other wonderful villagers important to the healing of these three. Good things happen amid the setbacks: remarkable journeys that will take the reader on numerous wild rides over waves of surprises.

This is an enthralling tale in an atmospheric setting. You will need the tissue box as Caroline Young knows how to write moving characters that enter your heart, become like friends and stay with you forever. I truly cared about these people and longed to see positive solutions for them—in short— a happy ending. And this one delivers on all counts. I highly recommend this emotionally charged, tender story that has been respectfully and lovingly delivered. Check out the previous books of the series, too. It will do your soul good and remind you of the important things in life. This deserves nothing less than 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thanks to Storm Publishing for the ARC.

[Tiffany ✨️ Bergamot Book Reviews · Rating 1 out of 5]

Seren has no clue about who her parents are, or why she was left to be raised by her aunt and uncle. Every time she tries to approach the topic she's brushed off and made to feel ungrateful for even asking. After surviving breast cancer, a mastectomy, and escaping an abusive relationship with her young child, she's decided she deserves to know about her family history, at minimum to know medically if anything else has the potential to arise.

*****

I really wanted to like this novel. It sounded like it had some mystery, even a bit of suspense that would draw me through her journey of uncovering her past and finding a happy future. Unfortunately, no one who is supposed to care about Seren actually supports her. This is instead a story of how a woman continues to let everyone treat her terribly, decide her life for her, and lie to her for decades, until she eventually settles for a man who barely shows up for her.

For a shorter novel, this one drags on with an incredibly slow pace and meandering conversations and scenes that progress at a snails pace. So many main characters were just so incredibly unlikeable. Her dad was awful to her when his wife left, and continued to be secretive, quick to anger and meddlesome when she returned as an adult. Seeing her walk on eggshells to navigate conversations with him to keep him content, and him informing her how she could act with Jamie felt so off. Together they had a weird obsession with Dylan Thomas poetry to the point it was quoted twenty separate times in the book, which became annoying fast.

Her new friends and their mothers were secretive, and chose to hide things from her and speak about her instead of giving her a shred of truth about a woman that had passed away decades earlier. Choosing instead to make her feel ostracized from the small community she was trying to find a home in. Everyone refusing to speak directly, and nudging around pitfalls of conversation throughout the entire story was exhausting. Her aunt was the biggest villain of the story. She knew exactly what her mother did and why, and chose to not only not tell her grieving husband to give him peace, but steal his child and refuse to allow him contact - which was in no way the mothers directive before she passed. She refused father and daughter to have any relationship, nor granddaughter and grandfather. Then continued to talk bad about her mother to her for years until finally telling the father decades later when he's on his death bed. None of this was redeeming. She whined about Seren's ex contacting them instead of supporting Seren in moving on, was annoyed she wanted to find her roots, and consistently pushed back against her happiness to the point I was stunned she let her back into her life at all.

The entire novel was ridiculous when you hear the secret they kept for Seren's mother for so long, at the detriment of the two people that were closest to her. It made no sense to keep mum for decades, especially when she returned to her hometown and put down roots. It felt very much like everyone would rather see her and her father suffer than to give them any peace, in order to honour a ghost. It was unnecessarily cruel.

Also the love interest? Should have fallen into the sea, never to be seen again. There was no chemistry. He went from avoiding her - while also telling her very young child she and her grandpa were his only friends (RED FLAG) - to disappearing for a good month for an absolutely ridiculous reason. Then they're in love?? Or have the potential to be?? He say's he'll be back soon and disappears for months while saying her loves her then absolutely abandoning her and her daughter to the point she's depressed and trying to move on. He returns to admit he realized after a week he could have come home but chose to stay away. Then shows up to tell her how her life is going to be now (focused around his career and wants and needs - which destroyed his last marriage), and elevates their relationship to the next level out of nowhere? None of this makes sense. Then he says he'll be gone for three months starting tomorrow and AGAIN is gone longer while being secretive. While she deals with her father having two massive medical issues, discovering the truth about her mother, struggling with childcare for work, and he's still off galivanting around. When his previous "closest friend" finally passes he deigns to return and again inform her that he's made another massive change in her and her daughters life - that him and her father chose to keep from her. While avoiding being present during her current pregnancy - which he's proud to be responsible for, but again, hasn't helped her with at all. She isn't even a fan of what he's already chosen for their new life change, but agrees anyway because he's already done it. She literally changes her whole life multiple times at the whims of this man who she's slept with twice, and barely seen in the past 7 or 8 months. Nothing about this relationship is believable other than its a trauma bond. He wants to replace his family, and she wants a man who won't beat her. Her consolation prize is that she gets to do her art.

I genuinely thought the story would end with her seeing her worth, cutting off Jamie and her other toxic ties, and living a happy life with her and her children, and doing what brings her joy. Instead I felt horrible for her, which isn't the vibe for a conclusion of a Women's Lit Romance.

*****

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the digital ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Gem ~ · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really sweet slow burn story of second chances, true love and most importantly the beauty of the island of Anglesey (Ynys Môn).
I was captivated straight away by Seren's story. Her and her lovely daughter Enya have had a really tough few years and after a difficult diagnosis and treatment they grab the chance at a new start, revisiting some echoes of the past to try and find a future. I also had a soft spot for Lloyd and all he had been through. There's a lovely mix of characters, hope and drama to bring a refreshing and uplifting story .

[Meg Pearson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Caroline Young’s The Lighthouse Keeper of Anglesey is a beautifully written, emotionally charged novel that blends themes of resilience, reconciliation, and belonging with the rugged beauty of the Welsh landscape. Part of her much-loved Anglesey series, this fourth installment stands strong on its own, offering a deeply moving story about the pull of home and the healing power of love.

At the heart of the novel is Seren Evans, a single mother determined to rebuild her life after escaping a toxic relationship and overcoming serious illness. With her young daughter Enya, she returns to her birthplace on Anglesey—a windswept island rich with memory and myth. There, she seeks to reconnect with her estranged father, Lloyd, a retired lighthouse keeper still haunted by the loss of his wife and the daughter he was forced to let go decades before.

What unfolds is a tender and layered story of rediscovery. Young paints Anglesey not just as a setting, but as a living presence: the lighthouse a steadfast beacon, the sea both wild and restorative, the small community a net of quiet support. Seren’s reconnection with her father is heartwarming and at times heart-wrenching, as they both grapple with the absence of Seren’s mother and the painful secrets surrounding her disappearance.

Interwoven with this is the gentle presence of Jamie, a Scottish journalist carrying wounds of his own, whose bond with Seren develops with sincerity and warmth. His relationship with both Seren and Enya adds depth without overshadowing the novel’s central theme: the rebuilding of fractured family ties.

Young’s prose is lyrical yet grounded, with an evocative sense of place that will make readers long for the windswept cliffs and coastal villages of North Wales. The pacing is steady and immersive, allowing both the characters and the island to breathe. The emotional impact is profound, with moments of sorrow balanced by sparks of hope and joy—particularly in Enya’s gradual blossoming in this new world.

A Lighthouse Keeper of Anglesey is ultimately a story about the strength to face the past, the courage to forgive, and the light of love that guides us through even the darkest storms. Readers of Amanda Prowse, Susanne O’Leary, or Ella Carey will find themselves right at home here.

[Monica Mac · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh wow, this was quite the emotional read!

Seren was brought up by her aunt and uncle in London - but she was born in Anglesey, Wales, the child of Kate and Lloyd Evans. Unfortunately, she finds herself back at her aunt and uncle's house but this time with her own child, Enya, a traumatised 5 year old, due to domestic violence.

Lloyd is deeply connected to the lighthouse on Anglesey due to his father and his father before him being lighthouse keepers, and the loss of his wife when Seren was only small, has devastated him. Not seeing his child for the better part of 30 years has also taken it's toll on him.

Seren finds herself at a crossroads in life. She is diagnosed with breast cancer, and this makes her review the direction her life is going in, especially since she feels unsafe around her unstable partner and she knows that Enya also deserves better. She decides to ask some probing questions of her aunt, Alice, and heads to Anglesey to get more answers.

This was a book which reduced me to tears, several times. At times, the momentum waxed and waned which is a shame, and I didn't really get all that emotionally involved when it came to Jamie, but overall I really enjoyed it.

There was a bit of romance as well and the DV aspect is discussed but not in an "oh, oh, I am going to be triggered" kind of way (I am a survivor myself, so this was something that I was wary of, going in). It IS emotional though, due to Seren trying to find where she came from and her and Lloyd's healing from past trauma. Some really lovely moments with Seren and Enya's friends that they make in Wales :)

Not an emotionally light read, for sure, but I really wanted to go to Anglesey and explore the area, it has to be said, after reading this book! Hopefully one day, I will :)

4.5 stars from me.

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing.

[TrishAM · Rating 4 out of 5]

Had I not spent many wonderful holidays on Anglesey, Caroline Young's obvious passion for the area would have me packing my car and heading for this beautiful Isle.
Seren Evans had been deserted by her mother when she was a small child, she had been taken away from her distraught father and raised by her aunt Alice and uncle Neil in London. Seren never felt as though she belonged there although her aunt and uncle were good to her, she fell for the Irish charm of Finley O'Neill, Finley was controlling., he was abusive but Seren now had a five year old daughter to protect.
Seren couldn't remember her life in Penmon, a small coastal town in Anglesey but she had dreams of a lighthouse and a man who held her hand, her father.
After fighting breast cancer Seren made the decision to return to Anglesey, the place of her birth and find her father.
Lloyd Evans had been a lighthouse keeper as had his father and grandfather before him until mechanisation took over. Lloyd welcomed Seren and Anya with open arms and Seren at last felt as though she was at home.
This story follows Seren and Anya as they learned a new way of life with her father and quiet, introverted Jamie, a Scottish journalist who was fighting his own demons and whom Seran would come to love.
Why has Seran's mother left her and her devastated father, although she claimed to love them, what was the secret that no one would tell them, her father needed to know but no one would break the promises made to her mother.
This is a beautiful, emotional story of hurt and anger but most of all love.
Thank you Storm Publishing and Net Gallery for this ARC, my review is voluntary.

[TsarinaTyna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a wonderful book filled with love, loss, unanswered questions, pain, joy, beauty, and overcoming hardships. This is a very real story filled with things that so many face on a daily basis; it wasn't all flowers and sunshine, but the characters, through their hardship and pain, managed to always find the sunshine. Each character in the story faces something to overcome and while they each feel the draw to close down and stay within themselves and their pain, they manage instead to open themselves up and be there for one another and form relationships that enrich all their lives. This book has a continual theme of perseverance and finding the beauty in life. The island of Anglesey sounds like just the right place to go to find the solace that a wounded heart is seeking. The sea is the balm for the soul, the lighthouse is the rock to lean upon, and the people are the treasures you find that get you through what you might not be able to face alone. A truly beautiful book with characters so real you miss them when you finish reading. Yet another terrific book in the Welcome to Anglesey series by Caroline Young. I can't wait for the next in the series.

[LindyLouMac · Rating 4 out of 5]

Caroline Young writes heart-warming stories about ordinary people and their everyday lives on the beautiful island of Anglesey. Living not very far from here and having visited, it is lovely to be able to visualise the locations that the author describes so well.

In the 4th book of the series 'Welcome to Anglesey' the storyline centres around the main female character Seren. Seren has returned to her roots on the island, leaving behind the stresses and problems of her life in London. She is slowly building a new and better life for herself and her young daughter, but it does not come without its trials and tribulations.

As the author herself says 'Life is often far from easy, but we need to remember what we all share rather than focusing on our differences.' Recommend this gentle story which reminds the reader that to be happy in life we need to feel loved, safe and to love others.

Thanks to Storm Publishing, the author and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review 'The Lighthouse Keeper of Anglesey'

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[Sven · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was an emotional rollercoaster of a young mother finding her new way of life, healing, uncovering secrets and forging new relationships.

Seren our heroine has been through a lot. Her mother ran away when she was young, sending her father Lloyd into a spiral, which leads to a 30 year estrangement. She is running from her abusive ex and is recovering from cancer. So life has given this woman lots of lemons. When she reconnects with her father in Anglesey, a slow healing starts. While there she meets Jamie and a new relationship starts to develop.

The setting was pretty amazing. Lloyd and Enya were written well. And the mystery behind the h's mother is well thought out. I felt the relationship between the MC's could have been more built out. It lacked depth, maybe bacause there were so many plotlines and relationships to sort out.

Overall a good read

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[Lyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

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

[Susanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

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

[Teresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second book I have read in the Welcome to Anglesey series. I have enjoyed the books enough that I have already purchased the other books and look forward to reading them. The characters are richly developed and the sense of family and community is heartfelt. The picturesque description of the town of Anglesey and the nearby cities is breathtaking. I would love to visit there and get lost in the beauty of the land and the sea. This is a story of second chances ... for many of the characters. I loved observing Seren begin to have faith in herself and to discover her talents. Love, loss, hope, secrets, discovery ... so many emotional threads are woven through this story.

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

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[Ruth Matheson]

Overall 4,5*

A beautiful setting with a lovely tale of friendship. love, hate and misplaced emotions. I had not read this author before however I was easily caught up with her writing and the story and did shed a tear or two along the way. If you have never been to Anglesey, she very aptly describes the weather, the gorgeous scenery and the very narrow roads !! Great story and I will try to read more of her books now.

Thanks to Netgalley / Storm for the ARC to review.

[mary rosenquist]

Lost and found

Caroline,writes a rich heart felt story of deep felt loss and pain and the journey of Serena' s healing and reunion with her family as she moves to her family's home where she was born before she was takes from There as a young child. Caroline's rich vocabulary and weaving of this story of a woman 's recovery from this trauma is reflective of her strength and courage that will touch you heart.

[sara jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely Brilliant

I just love Caroline 's books, this one The Lighthouse Keeper of Anglesey I have read in 24 hours, I couldn't put it down. The descriptions of the houses, beaches and towns of Anglesey are so accurate, I know exactly where they are and it's just the feeling of being home. Congratulations on another beautiful book, can't wait for the next one.

[KDRBCK · Rating 4 out of 5]

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

[Dizzy Bee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the 4th book in this series but as I have read it standalone and I didnt feel I missed out on any previous ones. It was quite a moving story about Seren and her daughter Enya who had a troubled few years. They grab the chance of a new start to go to Anglesey where Seren was born to see her father and hoping to find a future.

Great mix of characters, especially Lloyd.
Recommended

[Richard Angrave · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first Caroline Young book I have read and it will certainly not be the last. A beautifully tender story of life on the Welsh island of Anglesey leads us through the way the characters are able to deal with what life throws at them and find happiness and success and peace.

[Roy O Bonnell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very touching read.

Of the four Anglesey books by Caroline Young, this is the best one in the series. It will touch your soul, make you cry and fill you with an appreciation for good people who care for each other. You will not be disappointed with this wonderful work of fiction.

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just exquisite.
Another great visit to Anglesey, another uplifting story of secrets uncovered and broken lives redeemed

[Patricia Moren · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was delightful story showing the ups and downs of life. Finding a wat through and ending with success. Some great characters and absorbing from beginning to end.

[Paula Janssen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this! Again such vivid characters -all totally different yet familiar, the descriptions of the landscape made me feel like I was right there.

[Chloe Blenkinsopp · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely story of finding hope in home, had me reminiscing about my trip to Anglesey and the beautiful welsh coastline.

[Hsiau Wei · Rating 4 out of 5]

This poignant and beautifully written novel is a heartfelt exploration of love, loss, and renewal, set against the ruggedly atmospheric backdrop of Anglesey’s coast. At its heart is Seren Evans, a woman scarred by past trauma and a toxic relationship, who seeks refuge and a fresh start with her young daughter, Enya. Their journey home leads Seren to reconnect with her estranged father, Lloyd, whose poetic nature and quiet strength bring depth and tenderness to the story. Their fragile yet hopeful reunion, shaped by memory, honesty, and mutual longing, becomes one of the novel’s most moving threads.

Enya’s presence adds warmth and light, her transformation within the safety of the seaside village embodying the novel’s themes of healing and belonging. Jamie, a gentle figure carrying his own scars, provides Seren with compassion and steadfast support, enriching the emotional landscape. The Anglesey community itself feels alive—quirky, welcoming, and restorative.

While the narrative bravely confronts abandonment, abuse, and illness, it ultimately shines as a tale of resilience, forgiveness, and second chances, leaving the reader with an enduring sense of hope.