"Love's Unfading Light"

(Eagle Harbor Book 1)

by Naomi Rawlings

Description

The bestselling Eagle Harbor Series starts with book one, Love's Unfading Light. "A powerful love story laced with God’s truth." -- Roseanna M. White, Christian Romance Author.

Tressa Danell is finished with men—from the wastrel who left her a widow, to the smelly trapper who keeps proposing, to the banker who wants to repossess her bakery. Every hour is spent working to pay off her late husband’s debt and keep a roof over her son’s head, though it’s doubtful she can do both for very long. But one thing’s certain—she’ll never be beholden to a man again.

Tired of living in a small town that blames him for actions his father committed ten years ago, Mac Oakton is scheduled to leave Eagle Harbor. So why does the pretty widow at the bakery keep tugging at his heart? He can’t get involved in her predicament when he’ll only be around for two more weeks.

But when Tressa’s burdens overwhelm her, they both face a decision. Can Mac set his own plans aside to help? And can Tressa accept his support if that means giving up her independence ... and being obligated to a man again?

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Biography

Naomi Rawlings is the author of seven historical Christian novels, including the Amazon bestselling Eagle Harbor Series. While she'd love to claim she spends her days huddled in front of her computer vigorously typing, in reality, she spends her time homeschooling, cleaning, picking up, and pretending like her house isn't in a constant state of chaos. She lives with her husband and three children in Michigan's rugged Upper Peninsula, along the southern shore of Lake Superior where they get 200 inches of snow every year, and where people still grow their own vegetables and cut down their own firewood--just like in the historical novels she writes.

Website: http://naomirawlings.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/author.naomirawlings/?fref=ts

My thoughts ~

The first book in the Eagle Harbor series introduces us to Tressa Danell and Mac Oakton, main characters in an unpredictable tale set in 1880 in upper peninsula Michigan. A small copper mining town, Eagle Harbor is located on the shore of Lake Superior, a major shipping port.

The characters depicted in this capricious and intriguing tale are varied, and the suspense is dramatic. I enjoyed the vast array of personalities presented and the resiliency that is characterized by the main characters. Life is precarious as both main characters suffer the consequences of past family members' actions. Survival and overcoming life obstacles are strong themes throughout this story. 

I highly enjoyed the action and personal relationships throughout this book. I also enjoyed a vivid portrayal of a beautiful area of the country, and the information regarding an actual lighthouse that still stands today. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.