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The Distant Light Series #1
A Distant Light
Escape to the windswept shores of Nantucket in this emotionally rich story of resilience, friendship, second chances, and unexpected love.
Perfect for readers of Elin Hilderbrand, Pamela Kelley, and Robyn Carr.
Boston advertising executive Catherine O'Malley is lucky to be alive. After surviving a brutal mugging, she leaves the city behind and escapes to Nantucket, hoping to rebuild her life and rediscover the dreams she left behind.
Surrounded by the island's beauty and the warmth of a close-knit community, Catherine opens the nautical antique shop she's always dreamed of owning. As new friendships take root and old wounds begin to heal, she slowly creates a life that feels more meaningful than the one she left behind.
But starting over isn't easy.
When tensions with a local resident threaten both her business and her hard-won confidence, Catherine must decide whether to retreat once again or stand her ground and fight for the future she's building. At the same time, she finds herself drawn to the brother of her closest friend—a steady, compassionate man who challenges her to believe that love may still be possible.
As the pressures mount, Catherine must find the courage to trust herself, embrace the life she's creating, and risk opening her heart once more.
Can she leave the past behind and discover that the life she never planned may be the one that finally leads her home?
A Distant Light is an uplifting Nantucket novel about healing, friendship, resilience, and the courage to begin again.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
• Women's fiction with emotional depth and real-life stakes
• Coastal settings and small-town charm
• Female friendship and personal transformation
• Second-chance romance
• Beach reads with heart and hope
Perfect for readers of Elin Hilderbrand, Pamela Kelley, and Robyn Carr.
Boston advertising executive Catherine O'Malley is lucky to be alive. After surviving a brutal mugging, she leaves the city behind and escapes to Nantucket, hoping to rebuild her life and rediscover the dreams she left behind.
Surrounded by the island's beauty and the warmth of a close-knit community, Catherine opens the nautical antique shop she's always dreamed of owning. As new friendships take root and old wounds begin to heal, she slowly creates a life that feels more meaningful than the one she left behind.
But starting over isn't easy.
When tensions with a local resident threaten both her business and her hard-won confidence, Catherine must decide whether to retreat once again or stand her ground and fight for the future she's building. At the same time, she finds herself drawn to the brother of her closest friend—a steady, compassionate man who challenges her to believe that love may still be possible.
As the pressures mount, Catherine must find the courage to trust herself, embrace the life she's creating, and risk opening her heart once more.
Can she leave the past behind and discover that the life she never planned may be the one that finally leads her home?
A Distant Light is an uplifting Nantucket novel about healing, friendship, resilience, and the courage to begin again.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
• Women's fiction with emotional depth and real-life stakes
• Coastal settings and small-town charm
• Female friendship and personal transformation
• Second-chance romance
• Beach reads with heart and hope
284 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 7, 2022
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
April 25, 2024
This was such a great read about a woman getting her life back after a near death experience! I love how Catherine kept going and made a life for herself in Nantucket. I love how she fell in love with Michael and how he was always there for her every step of the way and how her found family rallied around her!
I loved the mystery of wondering who was trying to sabotage her and how that was resolved.
I think the only thing I was missing was the loose end of Jack and how we didn’t get closure with him.
I’d definitely recommend this one!
I loved the mystery of wondering who was trying to sabotage her and how that was resolved.
I think the only thing I was missing was the loose end of Jack and how we didn’t get closure with him.
I’d definitely recommend this one!
January 7, 2023
Catherine is a woman, sick to have lost her mother, been viciously assaulted, then quit her job. She decides to move to Nantucket to make a new life for herself. She meets a few new friends, including Michael, the brother of Catherine's best friend.
It's a very long road for Catherine, She has to make new goals, change her outlook on life, and regain her ability to trust.
I have to say that this was truly an I can't put it down read, from the first page to the last!!
It's a very long road for Catherine, She has to make new goals, change her outlook on life, and regain her ability to trust.
I have to say that this was truly an I can't put it down read, from the first page to the last!!
October 1, 2022
Wow! You have got to read this book! Based in Nantucket you can follow the twists and turns of Catherine O' Malley's life! Plenty of romance and suspense in a very easy to read novel. Once you start it - you won't put it down! I can hardly wait to read the next one in the series due out this week!
August 9, 2026
A Distant Light
Very good book. This couple were destined to be together and through some tragic times they made it. This is set in a small town and the towns people are all a huge part of this story.
Very good book. This couple were destined to be together and through some tragic times they made it. This is set in a small town and the towns people are all a huge part of this story.
August 15, 2026
A Feel-good story that leaves you smiling.
The story is about the everyday happenings that make each beginning of new families unique. But love and kindness rule the day and all is well that ends well.
The story is about the everyday happenings that make each beginning of new families unique. But love and kindness rule the day and all is well that ends well.
February 25, 2022
A distant Light is one of those books that you just don't want to end! I'm so glad that it's part of a trilogy. A beautifully written story set in Nantucket will surely whisk you away from everyday reality to visions of sand dunes and lighthouses. This story is truly about the power of friendships and just how important it is to nurture them in our own lives. If you're looking for a cheesy romance novel this is not the book for you. If you want a delightful story about love and timeless friendships I would encourage you to just read it!
October 1, 2022
Wow! You have got to read this book! Based in Nantucket you can follow the twists and turns of Catherine O' Malley's life! Plenty of romance and suspense in a very easy to read novel. Once you start it - you won't put it down! I can hardly wait to read the next one in the series due out this week!
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