Lighthouse Beach audiobook

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review as part of a TLC Book Tour.This was a great beach read about 4 women who flee from a wedding and head to Lighthouse Beach. There’s a little bit of everything: romance, friendship, self-discovery, and secret pasts. The best part of the book was the setting of Lighthouse Beach and the role that it played in their lives. Lighthouse beach felt like a character and that gave the book that special something. You could feel the power of Lighthouse Beach through the pages.I liked the 4 main characters and their story arcs, however, I definitely felt that Allie got the short end of the stick. Her character didn’t get the same level of attention that the other 3 received. Especially in the first half of the book, Allie was there but her presence wasn’t really known. More could have been done with her. At times her character felt like an afterthought. One of the characters in this book is a biker doctor (appropriately nicknamed “Doc Harley”) which I found to be such an interesting combination. I’ve never seen that in a book before and I really liked that. You see bikers in books, but never one who is also a respected doctor. The ending leaves you wanting a bit more, but I was glad it was left more open-ended. It felt natural since the book took place over a span of just 1 week. I would love to see a sequel and what happened afterwards. Perhaps a return to Lighthouse Beach (*hint hint* to the author) could happen.Overall, if you’re looking to start off your summer with a beach read, then look no further than Lighthouse Beach.

For this review and others visit Carlene Inspired.We've all heard of the runaway bride, but this time she's accompanied by her three best friends and the loneliness they all find they have in common. Lillo, Jess, Diana and Allie take off on an impromptu road trip to Lighthouse Beach, where fond memories still live for Jess, but haunt Lillo as she tries to escape her own losses. What's meant to be a beach escape to help Jess turns into an escape that changes each of the women.Lighthouse Beach, by Shelley Noble, features a large cast of main characters and a handful of secondary, each taking turns with the novel focusing on their personal battles. Lillo, Jess, Diana, and Allie weren't all friends in the start, but by the end they've trusted one another with matters of the heart and learned to rely on others to carry them through high tide times. Then there's Mac, the wise lighthouse keeper, and the biker doctors, as handsome, smart, and rugged as they sound. The women are unique, their friendship formed as youth and still strong in the present despite their living distances apart and in careers as opposite as they come. Lighthouse Beach, with a role as large as a character, makes the women find a way to embrace themselves and each other in a way that they weren't able to when apart. Together, with sand between their toes and the Maine rain drizzling down, they discover a way to embrace what they truly want and find ways to let go of the past they've each held onto. Of course, the small town charm and the docs help things along.Lighthouse Beach is, exactly as described, a women's lit beach read. It's lengthy and complex with an overarching storyline of friendship. There's a bit of romance, humor, heartache, and self growth, everything a chick lit lover seeks out in their reads. As the four women find their way we are left with the power of Lighthouse Beach, aware that the imprint it left on Jess and Lillo as youth is the same left on them today. Shelley Noble delivers a heartfelt story that makes for a perfect beach read with Lighthouse Beach.ARC provided.

Four women trying to reclaim their lives... Lilli, Jess, Diana and Allie each have major hurdles to leap. This book makes them and the folks of Lighthouse Beach come to life. I hope there is a sequel. I want to know what happens next.

I've been wanting to read this book since it came out!  In 2018 I started reading a bit more Women's Fiction, which has been a genre I neglect, and found I really enjoyed the stories.  I love seeing a character's journey and growth and how they often center around friendships or family.LIGHTHOUSE BEACH is all about friendships.  It's told in multiple POV but I would there's one main protagonist of this story which is Lillo Gray.  Her family used to run a "fat camp" when she was a kid and she made a strong friendship and connection with one of the rich attendees, Jessica Parker.  They haven't spoken for many years until she gets an invite to Jessica's wedding and decides to attend.  But things quickly explode when right before the wedding, Lillo, Jessica and Jessica's college friends Diana and Allie find the groom cheating on Jessica.  So they all run away and decide to hide out in Lillo's small town.I think each of these women have their own issues to work through and this small town has a way of helping them see how to leave their past behind.  I really enjoyed seeing that and how the bonds of friendship helped each of the women deal with those issues and have the strength to face them head on.There's a touch of romance in this book as well.  I wanted a little more of a resolution on that front in this book because I felt as some was left hanging in the end to be continued.  So the ending left me just a tad dissatisfied on that front.Overall, I really enjoyed this story.  It's definitely a feel good book and I'll be on the look out for more from this author.Reviewed by Francesca❤ ♡ Don't want to miss any of our posts? Subscribe to our blog by email! ♡ ❤

Friendship and fun. Lighthouse Beach is easy to put down and pick up again with a sweetness that makes this a perfect book for summer. Follow us on KT Book ReviewsTwitterFacebookPinteresttumblrYouTubeBook BabblersInstagram

When Jess asks Lillo to come to her wedding Lillo is surprised, because they haven’t spoken in years. The wedding is at a fancy hotel with many guests, but the bride doesn’t seem to be happy. After a terrible incident Lillo and Jess’s friends Allie and Diana decide it’s time to get out of there and save Jess from a future with a man who doesn’t love her and will never make her happy. They take Lillo’s borrowed bartered car and drive to Lighthouse Island. Jess and her friends want to stay with Lillo, who isn’t used to company anymore. Can Lillo handle having guests for a few days and will she have anything in common with three rich women who are used to a lot more luxury than she can offer them?While Lillo tries to be a good host a lot of hurt from the past comes to the surface. Jess’s parents have always been demanding and cold and it’s time for her to choose her own future, but will she be able to? Allie hasn’t been happy in a long time, can she find back a part of herself that she thought she’d lost forever on Lighthouse Beach? Diana is a free spirit, she knows what she wants and who she wants to spend her time with. What will happen when she meets a complex and wounded man who makes her heart beat faster? Lillo is traumatized, but isn’t inclined to share her problems with anyone, will her new best friends be able to make a difference in her life? Can Lighthouse Beach heal the four friends and give them a better perspective on what their futures should look like?Lighthouse Beach is a beautiful story about friendship, hopes, dreams and making the right choices. Lillo is a sweet and generous woman. She’s broken-hearted, but she’s there for Jess when she needs her. I loved that she steps out of her comfort zone over and over again to be there for her friend. Jess’s confidence needs a boost, she has to learn to stand up for herself and getting her out of the life she’s used to is the only way to save her. She needs three strong friends to change her views and it was interesting to see how she learns to believe in herself. Diana has plenty of confidence and her lively spirit makes everyone come out of their shell, I loved her fierceness and outspokenness. She’s decisive, which Allie could also use, because of the difficult situation she’s in. Together they are stronger than apart and that is the biggest strength of Lighthouse Beach. Each friend has something to give to the other and that’s a fabulous idea for a story.Shelley Noble has a fantastic heartwarming writing style. I was captivated by Lighthouse Beach from beginning to end. I couldn’t put it down, each page brings something new and interesting. I enjoyed every surprising twist and turn. The story is filled with soul searching and support, which is something I liked a lot. Lighthouse Beach is a wonderful hopeful story with a gorgeous setting, Lighthouse Island and its regular visitors and inhabits are incredibly fascinating. I loved reading about this magical healing place, it’s the perfect setting for a mesmerizing story about life, love and friendship. Lighthouse Beach put a big smile on my face, I highly recommend this amazing book.

Thanks to William Morrow and TLC Book Tours for the free copy in exchange for my honest review. This was my second outing with Shelley Noble, and while this isn't my typical genre, these are the perfect books to have in between all of the psychological thrillers and horror novels. LIGHTHOUSE BEACH is perfect for those looking for a beach read this summer and to have something lighter thrown into their TBR.Shelley Noble does a great job setting the scene and really pulling the reader into the book with the characters. Lighthouse Beach plays such an important role for all the women in the story and it almost felt like another character in its own right. All of the characters have a very authentic and genuine feel to them - someone you can relate to and empathize with. This is a great story of self-discovery and shows how strong friendships can truly be. I felt that all the characters had a great development throughout the novel and you really get a feel of who they are and how their pasts shaped them.If you're looking for a great light beach read or are a fan of Shelley Noble, then make sure you find this one for the summer! I give this 4/5 stars

Jess’ wedding is her chance to catch up with friends, celebrate and enjoy her next chapter at the exclusive Kennebunkport hotel. Bringing in her friends Diana and Allie, and reconnecting with a friend from her fat-camp stay, Lillo, gives Jess a reason to forget her doubts and move on. Yet, nothing is as simple as all that – Lillo is wondering why, after all these years, she and Jess would have anything in common, particularly when she knows that she couldn’t possibly ‘keep up’ to the affluence displayed here – in fact, she barely cobbled together everything to come. And then there’s Jess’ friends Diana and Allie: they know the Jess of today, and probably have more in common with her than she ever could, even after an unhappy summer together when they were fourteen. Diana and Allie are sure that their college-friend Jess is making a HUGE mistake, and although they’ve tried, in many ways, to make the point – they will be there to support her in her choice – even the wrong one. In fact, the only people who don’t think this marriage is not one to succeed are Jess’ parents – even the groom isn’t committed. Well, he is committed to doing things his own way when he’s discovered, pants down, in the parking lot. Relieved that they have a reason to run, the ladies head off in the van Lillo brought and travel to Lighthouse Island, to spend some girl time and help Jess recover from the hurt. Lyrical, lovely and fresh: stories are told and the women share their struggles, dreams and even secrets – certain of support and acceptance in this small group. Each woman brings her own needs and issues into the story: and their personalities all allow for connections to be built with one another and within a ‘girl power’ sort of group that is supportive, helpful and above all, honest. A lovely story that adds layers and nuance as each story is revealed and the connections are being built between them. This is a friends group that everyone could build, with the right intentions, and perhaps this book will give some pointers into doing just that. I received a paperback copy of the title from the publisher for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility. Review first appeared at I am, Indeed

~~I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads ~~This is a really, really good read. It is a nice chunky length and leaves you satisfied but also wanting more, in the way that you can make some happy assumptions, but still hanker for certainty - I would definitely read a follow up if one were offered! We meet a wide cast of characters, but concentrate mainly on an unlikely quartet of women. They have all come together for a wedding that doesn't happen, and over the course of a week make some huge discoveries about themselves and each other. I loved how some things come out like a geyser, and others trickle out and in the end just cannot be kept quiet. We get an amazing introduction to the town and its inhabitants, most especially Mac, her lighthouse, and the visiting help. Threads about children, changes, poverty feed in and provide a backdrop to the excess wielded as a weapon by Mr Parker. I think this would make an awesome beach read, but would be just as good read curled up in the warm. Maine clearly veers more for the cold, wet and wild weather! It is a book full of emotion, secrets and hopes. It is not a romance per se, but has its foundations in love, respect and care for one another, which is just as valuable a story to be told.

I won this book through a Goodreads giveaway. I always enjoy books where the characters go through some sort of self discovery and this book has plenty of that! The characters are well developed with lots of background history making them who they are in the story. This book could easily have a part two. Would love to know what happens next! Certainly a great book to take to the beach this summer.

Won this book through Goodreads Giveaway. 3 women attend the wedding of a mutual friend and runaway with the bride before the nuptials. All 4 women have a story and on Lighthouse Island they help each other face whatever is holding them back.

Was a fast read filled with characters I liked. A little pat , but that is what one expects in this type of read. I found it to be enjoyable, well written and mostly would enjoy seeing what happens to all the characters next. I also would be interested in the back stories of some of the characters, what led them to the person they are now.

When 3 women attend the wedding of a friend, little did they know that within 24 hours, everything would have changed! But that is exactly what happened to Lillo, Jess, Allie, and Diana.I have to say, that when I started out reading Lighthouse Beach, I thought it was going to be a funny, light-hearted book, but it is more than that! It's inspiring, funny, heartbreaking, confidence building story about new and old friendships, hidden pasts, secret, passion, and community, and that is truly what it feels like when you read it, like your apart of its community.So let's get to the basics, the story is a new approach to adult sisterhood; the writing has that melodic rhythm, which draws you in, and you never want to let it go. I'm hoping that the author doesn't leave the story there, that this book is just the beginning for Lillo, Jess, Allie, and Diana, and whether or not the town slogan of "Once you visit Lighthouse Beach, Life will never be the same" is true for this quartet.I give Lighthouse Beach 5 stars

This was a wonderful story of 5 women finding their way. Lillo is heading to Jess's wedding. She hasn't seen Jess since they were together in fat camp during their teens. Jess is marrying the man her family has hand picked for her. Diana and Allie are college friends of Jess and are sure Jess is making a mistake. When Jess and her friends catch the groom to be in a car with a waitress they hightail it away to Lighthouse Beach and Lillo's small cottage. The girls come under the wing of Mac, the woman to mans the lighthouse and has her own problems. These five ladies help each other and solve several problems within the small beach community. Great read, nice romance and a lovely setting where I'd love to live.