Plans hatched in 1897 bring friends and family from far distances toward Mackinac Island’s new twin beacons—the Round Island Lighthouse and the Social Affirmation Society’s training/retreat center. A missing daughter, a missing godchild—two young women’s lives have intertwined in ways they could never have known. The solution to both of their mysteries is revealed when all hope has been lost by those seeking them.
Is romance out of the question for Val and Susan, when their hearts begin to heal? Will Paul and Lawrence, friends from their childhoods, brought to the island for work, be their beacons of hope? Can God bring all their paths together or will too many obstacles stand in their way?
Mackinac Island Beacon has a heartwarming story with romance, a missing daughter, and a spotlight on adoption and orphanages during the last years of the nineteenth century. I appreciated that Pagels used her psychological training to show the effects of mental illness and the need for treatment and understanding. She also enhanced the story with her references to faith. Pagel reminded us that God is always present in our lives and that His provision is non-ending. How else could the intense connection between Susan and Val be explained? How else can we define the instant connection that we often find with perfect strangers?
Longing for a lovely vacation getaway but unable to go physically? Mackinac Island Beacon is the perfect summer read for anyone looking for romance, a lovely setting, and an awesome adventure! I recommend it to all who enjoy historical Christian fiction.
I received a complimentary copy from the author. There was no obligation for a positive review.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
MY THOUGHTS.....
Carrie Fancett Pagels often chooses Mackinac Island as the setting for her books and she's become a wonderful travel ambassador for this area. I've never been there personally but I feel like I've seen the lighthouses, walked the secluded beaches, and experienced some of the historic events of this special place. This newest book took me back to 1897 Mackinac Island for a special reunion with many of the characters that I'd met before. The Sugarplum Ladies were back but much of the story centered around two young women and the two male friends from their childhoods. And, then, there was Jack Welling! He hadn't learned to filter his thoughts before he spoke so his remarks often provided humor during times when laughter was greatly needed. I really enjoyed Jack!!
Mackinac Island Beacon has a heartwarming story with romance, a missing daughter, and a spotlight on adoption and orphanages during the last years of the nineteenth century. I appreciated that Pagels used her psychological training to show the effects of mental illness and the need for treatment and understanding. She also enhanced the story with her references to faith. Pagel reminded us that God is always present in our lives and that His provision is non-ending. How else could the intense connection between Susan and Val be explained? How else can we define the instant connection that we often find with perfect strangers?
Longing for a lovely vacation getaway but unable to go physically? Mackinac Island Beacon is the perfect summer read for anyone looking for romance, a lovely setting, and an awesome adventure! I recommend it to all who enjoy historical Christian fiction.
I received a complimentary copy from the author. There was no obligation for a positive review.
Carrie Fancett Pagels is a multi-published award-winning author of Christian historical romance. Twenty-five years as a psychologist didn't "cure" her overactive imagination! She resides with her family in the Historic Triangle of Virginia, which is perfect for her love of history. Carrie loves to listen to audiobooks, bake, walk with her family, and travel to beautiful places by the water– but not all at the same time!
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