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In The Shadow Of The Lighthouse
The search for true love is universal. Many come close to finding it, and for them, close enough is good enough.
But not for Olivia Bentley. She grew up with parents who shared a once-in-a-lifetime love—and it’s been her lifelong desire to have the same. Her parents had served as a constant inspiration for what a fulfilling life looks like: a meaningful marriage and a big, loving family. But along with this inspiration, Olivia carries the burden of responsibility for her family’s untimely death.
Olivia marries and remarries, moves and reinvents herself, and picks up many wonderful memories and experiences along the way. But at every stage, tragedy seems to follow.
In the Shadow of the Lighthouse is the story of Olivia’s journey toward forgiving herself for her past and finding what she so desperately needs. It’s a tale layered with mystery and suspense, anchored in an old captain’s residence sitting in the shadow of an Ohio lighthouse.
This is where Olivia will start fresh—and it’s also where a dangerous figure from the past will resurface and put her life in jeopardy.
Will she find the love she desires? And if she does, will it be too late?
But not for Olivia Bentley. She grew up with parents who shared a once-in-a-lifetime love—and it’s been her lifelong desire to have the same. Her parents had served as a constant inspiration for what a fulfilling life looks like: a meaningful marriage and a big, loving family. But along with this inspiration, Olivia carries the burden of responsibility for her family’s untimely death.
Olivia marries and remarries, moves and reinvents herself, and picks up many wonderful memories and experiences along the way. But at every stage, tragedy seems to follow.
In the Shadow of the Lighthouse is the story of Olivia’s journey toward forgiving herself for her past and finding what she so desperately needs. It’s a tale layered with mystery and suspense, anchored in an old captain’s residence sitting in the shadow of an Ohio lighthouse.
This is where Olivia will start fresh—and it’s also where a dangerous figure from the past will resurface and put her life in jeopardy.
Will she find the love she desires? And if she does, will it be too late?
284 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 16, 2015
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Pamela Ann Cleverly
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I’ve always had stories in my head. They were there just waiting to be pulled out when I needed to keep my three rowdy younger brothers quiet. There was a story for long trips in the car or bad weather days. If need be, I could read them something from my vast library of Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys. Those books were the fuel that fed my love of mysteries that years later would lead me to Agatha Christie, Mary Stewart, and Phyllis Whitney.
My teachers complained to my mother that I often daydreamed in class. I didn’t pay attention. When class got boring, I just flipped the switch in my head, and a wonderful story began to play. I tried my best to look attentive, which wasn’t easy. I struggled through school – then I struggled through life.
After a failed marriage, my young daughter and I left the comfort of northeastern Ohio for Toronto, Ontario. It was love at first sight, and each year was more exciting and glamorous than the last. I became an active member of the American business community with ties to the American Consulate. It was a fantasy life, just like in the books that kept my mind occupied each day riding the subway trains. But just six years later, and at the height of my social life, my second husband was transferred back to Cleveland. I cried all the way to Buffalo. Then, before I had time to plan my next move, I had a devastating accident, which left me unable to walk without assistance for almost a year. I read over three hundred books that year. I expanded my interests into the genres of Romance and often read two Harlequins in a single day. I found myself rewriting some of the endings or continuing on with a sequel if the story ended too soon.
One day, I told my mother that the stories in my head were often better than the ones I read. I guess I’d never explained to anyone about those stories that came out of nowhere. Her answer was that I should write them down. Gee, I’d never thought of that. And so in the summer of 1982, I began my first book – a paranormal set outside of London. I wrote it out longhand and then typed the completed pages on my portable typewriter. My world was perfect and I was going to become a writer. But not then.
Fast-forward twenty-three years. I was sitting at my computer at work and suddenly there was a story in my head. It wouldn’t go away, and it wouldn’t let me think about anything else. So I started writing and finally finished at 160,000 words. But then the sequel was in my head, and I was in trouble because I didn’t know what to do next. I joined a writer’s group, and now I’m finally ready to tell my stories.
I’ll be telling those stories from the rolling hills of northeastern Ohio. That is, when I’m not telling them from our home in the lower Florida Keys. I’m also the Executive Director of CANTER Ohio (The Communication Alliance to Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorses). But that’s another story.
I’ve always had stories in my head. They were there just waiting to be pulled out when I needed to keep my three rowdy younger brothers quiet. There was a story for long trips in the car or bad weather days. If need be, I could read them something from my vast library of Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys. Those books were the fuel that fed my love of mysteries that years later would lead me to Agatha Christie, Mary Stewart, and Phyllis Whitney.
My teachers complained to my mother that I often daydreamed in class. I didn’t pay attention. When class got boring, I just flipped the switch in my head, and a wonderful story began to play. I tried my best to look attentive, which wasn’t easy. I struggled through school – then I struggled through life.
After a failed marriage, my young daughter and I left the comfort of northeastern Ohio for Toronto, Ontario. It was love at first sight, and each year was more exciting and glamorous than the last. I became an active member of the American business community with ties to the American Consulate. It was a fantasy life, just like in the books that kept my mind occupied each day riding the subway trains. But just six years later, and at the height of my social life, my second husband was transferred back to Cleveland. I cried all the way to Buffalo. Then, before I had time to plan my next move, I had a devastating accident, which left me unable to walk without assistance for almost a year. I read over three hundred books that year. I expanded my interests into the genres of Romance and often read two Harlequins in a single day. I found myself rewriting some of the endings or continuing on with a sequel if the story ended too soon.
One day, I told my mother that the stories in my head were often better than the ones I read. I guess I’d never explained to anyone about those stories that came out of nowhere. Her answer was that I should write them down. Gee, I’d never thought of that. And so in the summer of 1982, I began my first book – a paranormal set outside of London. I wrote it out longhand and then typed the completed pages on my portable typewriter. My world was perfect and I was going to become a writer. But not then.
Fast-forward twenty-three years. I was sitting at my computer at work and suddenly there was a story in my head. It wouldn’t go away, and it wouldn’t let me think about anything else. So I started writing and finally finished at 160,000 words. But then the sequel was in my head, and I was in trouble because I didn’t know what to do next. I joined a writer’s group, and now I’m finally ready to tell my stories.
I’ll be telling those stories from the rolling hills of northeastern Ohio. That is, when I’m not telling them from our home in the lower Florida Keys. I’m also the Executive Director of CANTER Ohio (The Communication Alliance to Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorses). But that’s another story.
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June 6, 2024
Thank you very much to the author for sending this book to me after winning it on a site. This does not influence my review. I enjoyed this book because it has a little of everything...some romance, some mystery, family relationships, and more. I also liked learning about the Put-In Bay area. I have never been there, but now I really would like to check it out! I look forward to reading the next 2 or 3 in this series.
The book had 340 pages...I'm not sure why goodreads lists it as 280.
The book had 340 pages...I'm not sure why goodreads lists it as 280.
October 25, 2025
I won this book in a Writerspace.com giveaway. This is my honest opinion of the story.
This story is about the life of Olivia Thompson Montgomery Bentley. It's a very mild "who done it thriller" because the majority of the story is about the tragedies and triumphs of Olivia's life. The prologue sets to the stage for something that happens at the very end of the story.
The story was interesting and I definitely will be reading the next book in this series.
This story is about the life of Olivia Thompson Montgomery Bentley. It's a very mild "who done it thriller" because the majority of the story is about the tragedies and triumphs of Olivia's life. The prologue sets to the stage for something that happens at the very end of the story.
The story was interesting and I definitely will be reading the next book in this series.
December 8, 2021
Following the life of Olivia from age 15 to 35, you share all the heartaches, loves and friends. But always in the distance, there is a hint of danger. Enjoyed it very much
February 7, 2022
this paperback just showed up at my house 1 25 2022, i must have won it somewhere. will start it after im done with the one im reading now
it told her whole life since she was a girl. her parents and twin brothers were killed in a car accident, they waited till the next day to drive and get her cause she wanted to go to a party
then she gave her trip to her grandparents and they were killed in the plane accident
she married different rich men, they didnt work out
she had a job at a hospital and left it after she was cleared of not stealing money as she was very rich
she bought a old house to fix up and turn into a B&B and met a man she thought was a mechanic but turned out to be rich
it told her whole life since she was a girl. her parents and twin brothers were killed in a car accident, they waited till the next day to drive and get her cause she wanted to go to a party
then she gave her trip to her grandparents and they were killed in the plane accident
she married different rich men, they didnt work out
she had a job at a hospital and left it after she was cleared of not stealing money as she was very rich
she bought a old house to fix up and turn into a B&B and met a man she thought was a mechanic but turned out to be rich
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February 4, 2017
IN THE SHADOW OF THE LIGHTHOUSE is an enjoyable quick read. The book has a good bit of romance with a bit of crime for good measure. Olivia has had a tough life when her entire family has died. Little does Olivia suspect there is someone in her background who is causing even more trouble for her.
December 30, 2015
I loved it , the characters were so real . I kept reading way past my bedtime, just had to see where the story was going.
I recommending this book to anyone who enjoys a good romantic suspence novel.. I will be looking forward to reading your next book.
I recommending this book to anyone who enjoys a good romantic suspence novel.. I will be looking forward to reading your next book.
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