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Keepers of the Light
Four American lighthouses, with romantic appeal and secluded settings, are the backdrop for these four novellas by authors Andrea Boeshaar, Lynn Coleman, Sally Laity, and DiAnn Mills.
352 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 2000
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DiAnn Mills
128 books1,989 followersDiAnn Mills is a bestselling author who invites her readers to step into stories where suspense meets adventure and romance warms the heart. Known for crafting unforgettable characters tangled in unpredictable plots, DiAnn believes every breath we take unfolds a story waiting to be told—so why not make it thrilling?
Her novels have consistently landed on bestseller lists including CBA, ECPA, and Publishers Weekly, and have won prestigious awards such as the Christy, Selah, Golden Scroll, Inspirational Readers’ Choice, and Carol awards.
DiAnn is a founding board member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Conference Advisor for the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers. She actively participates in Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, Mystery Writers of America, the Jerry Jenkins Writers Guild, International Thriller Writers, Outliers Writing University, and The Christian Pen. DiAnn passionately invests in helping fellow authors succeed through mentoring, book coaching, and editing. She travels nationwide speaking and teaching engaging writing workshops.
A proud coffee snob who roasts her own beans, DiAnn also enjoys diving into good books, experimenting in the kitchen, and unabashedly spoiling her grandchildren—whom she insists are the smartest kids in the universe. She and her husband make their home under the sunny skies of Houston, Texas.
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Her novels have consistently landed on bestseller lists including CBA, ECPA, and Publishers Weekly, and have won prestigious awards such as the Christy, Selah, Golden Scroll, Inspirational Readers’ Choice, and Carol awards.
DiAnn is a founding board member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Conference Advisor for the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers. She actively participates in Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, Mystery Writers of America, the Jerry Jenkins Writers Guild, International Thriller Writers, Outliers Writing University, and The Christian Pen. DiAnn passionately invests in helping fellow authors succeed through mentoring, book coaching, and editing. She travels nationwide speaking and teaching engaging writing workshops.
A proud coffee snob who roasts her own beans, DiAnn also enjoys diving into good books, experimenting in the kitchen, and unabashedly spoiling her grandchildren—whom she insists are the smartest kids in the universe. She and her husband make their home under the sunny skies of Houston, Texas.
Connect with DiAnn online for behind-the-scenes glimpses, writing tips, and lively discussions on any of the following social media platforms:
Website: https://diannmills.com/
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/diann...
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diannmills
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diannmillsa...
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diannmills/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/diannmills
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Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews
February 6, 2016
Keepers of the Light(2000) is a historical fiction collection of "four romantic novellas spotlighting lighthouse heroines" by authors Andrea Boeshaar, Lynn A. Coleman, Sally Laity, and DiAnn Mills.
When Love Awaits by Lynn A. Coleman
3 stars
Fiona Stemple is the daughter of the lighthouse keeper. While her parents are on the mainland gathering supplies to prepare for the anticipated hurricane season, one comes early, and Fiona unexpectedly has to take care of the lighthouse during a hurricane.
Ian Duncan, a Scotsman, has been visiting her father daily, much to Fiona's annoyance. Fiona wonders why he visits so frequently... He offers to help, but Fiona wants to be independent.
This story didn't click with me. My biggest objection is that Fiona instantly becomes interested in Ian after she ends up accidentally (and innocently) in his arms.
A Beacon in the Storm by Andrea Boeshaar
4 stars
Captain Cade Danfield is on his last sea voyage with his ten-year-old daughter Jenny. He has a job and a house lined up so that living on land, Jenny can have the proper education she needs to become a lady.
Amanda Lewis is taking care of her dying mother as well as her mother's duties as a lighthouse keeper. Once her mother dies, she faces challenges on multiple fronts, as she wants to inherit her mother's position as keeper of the light.
I liked this story because of the kindness of the characters, and I thought there were some plot elements I haven't seen done very frequently. I've added another Andrea Boeshaar book to my to-read list.
Whispers Across the Blue by DiAnn Mills
3 stars
Captain Mason Channing has one last voyage transporting goods for his wealthy father's shipping business. His fiance, Julie Portier, Mason's "Jule," is the daughter of a lighthouse attendant. Julie worries when he's on the sea, and is looking forward to his last voyage being over. This story is about Mason and Julie facing challenges.
I liked the basic plot, but I felt like some of the dialogue didn't seem quite right.
A Time to Love by Sally Laity
4 stars
Eden Miles is the assistant lighthouse keeper at the Coquille River Light in Oregon, a position her deceased husband held until he died during a rescue attempt. She, her four-year-old son Christian, and Birdie, the housekeeper, form a close-knit family in the home adjacent to the lighthouse.
Captain Dane Bradbury of the Solitude, volunteers to deliver needed supplies to the lighthouse. Admittedly, this is after he sees the beautiful lighthouse keeper as he rode by in his stern-wheeler.
I liked this story best of all. I thought the secondary characters were good, and the romance seemed just right to me. I look forward to seeing what else Sally Laity has to offer.
When Love Awaits by Lynn A. Coleman
3 stars
Fiona Stemple is the daughter of the lighthouse keeper. While her parents are on the mainland gathering supplies to prepare for the anticipated hurricane season, one comes early, and Fiona unexpectedly has to take care of the lighthouse during a hurricane.
Ian Duncan, a Scotsman, has been visiting her father daily, much to Fiona's annoyance. Fiona wonders why he visits so frequently... He offers to help, but Fiona wants to be independent.
This story didn't click with me. My biggest objection is that Fiona instantly becomes interested in Ian after she ends up accidentally (and innocently) in his arms.
A Beacon in the Storm by Andrea Boeshaar
4 stars
Captain Cade Danfield is on his last sea voyage with his ten-year-old daughter Jenny. He has a job and a house lined up so that living on land, Jenny can have the proper education she needs to become a lady.
Amanda Lewis is taking care of her dying mother as well as her mother's duties as a lighthouse keeper. Once her mother dies, she faces challenges on multiple fronts, as she wants to inherit her mother's position as keeper of the light.
I liked this story because of the kindness of the characters, and I thought there were some plot elements I haven't seen done very frequently. I've added another Andrea Boeshaar book to my to-read list.
Whispers Across the Blue by DiAnn Mills
3 stars
Captain Mason Channing has one last voyage transporting goods for his wealthy father's shipping business. His fiance, Julie Portier, Mason's "Jule," is the daughter of a lighthouse attendant. Julie worries when he's on the sea, and is looking forward to his last voyage being over. This story is about Mason and Julie facing challenges.
I liked the basic plot, but I felt like some of the dialogue didn't seem quite right.
A Time to Love by Sally Laity
4 stars
Eden Miles is the assistant lighthouse keeper at the Coquille River Light in Oregon, a position her deceased husband held until he died during a rescue attempt. She, her four-year-old son Christian, and Birdie, the housekeeper, form a close-knit family in the home adjacent to the lighthouse.
Captain Dane Bradbury of the Solitude, volunteers to deliver needed supplies to the lighthouse. Admittedly, this is after he sees the beautiful lighthouse keeper as he rode by in his stern-wheeler.
I liked this story best of all. I thought the secondary characters were good, and the romance seemed just right to me. I look forward to seeing what else Sally Laity has to offer.
October 5, 2007
i love getting lighthouse books for my mom. this one has four stories. i found the stories very endearing. the stories are old fashioned and historic. they are Christian and lighthearted. love those type of stories. sweet and innocent. very pleasant. a tiny joy my mom and i share in books and lighthouses.
August 14, 2009
This is actually 4 books in one. I'm not a big fan of short stories. I don't feel like they give the author enough time to really develop the characters. However, this was definitely one of the better sets of short stories that I have read. At least they didn't just plunge you into a forced romance in each one!
May 23, 2008
These are 4 Christian based stories set at lighthouses. I love lighthouses as a symbol of guidance, or the Light of Christ in our lives. My mom gave me this book. It is a quick read.
June 18, 2010
These were better than I thought they would be just from the subject of them...women who work in lighthouses; yay, how exciting!...but they still weren't great.
October 2, 2011
Wish one of them had been about a guy as a lighthouse keeper...
September 13, 2012
I liked them! I like novellas because you can read the whole thing at on time.
April 5, 2013
4 very enjoyable, insperational novels of growing faith with the Lord and finding love.
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October 5, 2015Very good quick book. I enjoyed reading it.
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