Cape Light
A Cape Light Novel
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4.5 • 38 Ratings
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- $3.99
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Publisher Description
Inspired by the artistic vision of world-renowned landscape painter Thomas Kinkade—and imbued with the light of his uplifting message—this heartwarming novel introduces us to the quaint town of Cape Light, and those who call it home…
Nestled in New England is the picturesque seaside hamlet of Cape Light, where everyone knows everyone, and folks still care about one another. But Cape Lighters have their share of hidden dreams, desires, and doubts, too. Like Mayor Emily Warwick, who sometimes feels that her job and her identity are inseparable, and her sister and rival, Jessica, who has torn herself away from the big city’s excitement and sophistication to come home and care for their ailing mother. Or Reverend Ben, who counsels and consoles an entire town while coming to grips with his own private sorrows, and Charlie, the owner of the local diner, who isn’t shy about letting the mayor know that he is after her job.
They are friends and neighbors, doers and dreamers. They laugh and love and build their lives together in the town of Cape Light—and they will work their way into your heart...
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Billed as the Painter of Light, Kinkade claims to be "the most collected living artist" and the heir apparent to Norman Rockwell. This sugarcoated modern fairy tale reflects the pastel-tinted idealism of Kinkade's paintings and is clearly intended to extol the power of prayer as put forth by Protestant Christian doctrines. Taking temporary leave of her Boston bank job, 32-year-old Jessica Warwick returns home to the idyllic nearby village of Cape Light to help her older sister, Emily, the town's mayor, care for their domineering mother, who has suffered a stroke. Thinking of her budding romance with sophisticated Paul Copperfield, an older career-oriented man, Jessica is counting the days until her mother recovers sufficiently so she can leave this prosaic, Bible-thumping town and return to her job in the city. Outside of the church, the quotidian life of the community centers around the Clam Box, a local eatery operated by Charlie and Lucy Bates. Charlie, a vocal critic of Emily's leadership, is mounting a campaign to oppose her in the upcoming election. Unbeknownst to Emily, Sara Franklin, the college girl waiting tables at the Clam Box, is the daughter she gave up for adoption two decades ago, following her husband's tragic death. Meanwhile, Jessica finds herself falling for Sam Morgan, the town's jack-of-all-trades. As Jessica's growing attraction to churchgoing Sam conflicts with her career-oriented dreams, the plot sags under a surfeit of trite, blatantly proselytizing Christian subplots and syrupy sentimentality.
Customer Reviews
Not what you expect…A Warm and Cozy Read
I truly enjoy this series. If you love an active, ”feel good type of read ” this novel is worth your time. I was surprised at how well it was written and the dialog-
well executed. It proved to be an unsuspected gem-of-a-find. Notably, as well, it is very character driven -you do fall in love and have favorite(s). Message of Faith lightly interwoven.
Cape Light
This was just such an easily read, spiritual, softly written of God yet comm anding of your attention to God. Things happen for a reason and we all have a purpose. I have certainly seen this, felt, and lived it! I have been in two car accidents and recovery has been difficult and painful! Prayer, family, and friends have helped me and guided me through. It has been the acceptance of each of these components that has made recovering possible! I have learned just how much I needed God in my life, the importance of prayer, that I need to be patient, and that listening must be the first step when asking! God has a plan for us, but it is his plan and not what we think his plan should be. Be there for God 24/7 and not just at church, praise God and give him the glory, thank God for all that he does for us, love God unconditionally (the way he loves us), thank God for your family and what the endure and give to you, the list goes on! This book shows and teaches love and patience. It shows that the answers are there if we open our heart and listen to what is being said. Thank you Cape Light for showing me that my faith in God is what I need to re-ignite with a burning passion and a fiery determination!
LOVE LOVE LOVE
I absolutely love this book! 5 star without a doubt, and I love the whole series as well!! I'd recommend to anyone!