Beacon of Love (Newport, Rhode Island Series #1)

by Darlene Franklin

Judith loves Sam, despite his fear.Sam Hathaway left Capernaum Island with his widowed mother, and he thought he would never return to the scene of his father’s death at sea. But years later, as a doctor who has faced the worst of wartime battle injuries, Sam believes God is calling him to treat the fishermen and families of Capernaum Island.Judith Morrison lives with her father in the lighthouse, where he is keeper. Her first sight of Sam after his return stirs something in her that she’s never experienced. But her father and other men ridicule Sam for his fear of the ocean.When a great storm hits, the lighthouse may not endure it. With her father injured and the wooden tower damaged, will Judith be able to keep the lighthouse lamps lit, providing a beacon of love that will guide Sam to safety and reveal his true worth?“They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; These see the works of the Lord, and His wonders in the deep. For He commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof.” Psalm 107:23-25

Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction

176 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

Award-winning author and speaker Darlene Franklin lives in cowboy country—Oklahoma and loves writing about the American West. Oklahoma also has the benefit of being the home to her son, his wife, and their four beautiful children. Darlene loves music, needlework, reading and reality tv. Talia, a Lynx point Siamese cat, proudly claims Darlene as her person. Darlene is the author of seventeen contracted books and novellas, as well as several hundred short pieces. Two of her books have finaled in ACFW’s Book of the Year (now the Carol award) contest: her novella, Dressed in Scarlet, and her cozy mystery, A String of Murders.

Reviews

[Loraine · Rating 4 out of 5]

In 1815 a hurricane devastated Rhode Island including the wooden light house at Point Judith. This is the fictional story of this event. Most of the island was evacuated, but the lighthouse keeper's daughter, after her father was injured and evacuated, continued to maintain the lighthouse and then a bonfire for those still out at sea.

Franklin writes a wonderful retelling of this incredible experience and brings it to life. Definitely and enjoyable historic read.

[⚜️XAR the Bookwyrm · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really wasn't that impressed with this story. Yes, it was a very short and somewhat entertaining read, but I couldn't bring myself to care about the characters or their daily struggles. I believe that the great storm that was mentioned in the book was actually a tropical storm or even a hurricane, but it was only a passing concern for me. While I didn't hate the book outright, I honestly can't recommend it to others.

[Vickie McDonough · Rating 5 out of 5]

This small Heartsong book packs a big punch. Great detail and lots of adventure.

[Lorraine Shaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed this book.