Far Harbor

Coldwater Cove #2

by JoAnn Ross

A novel of uncommon grace and power, "Far Harbor" is a poignant love story and an emotion-packed account of one woman's journey home.After her seemingly idyllic marriage turns out to be a pretty illusion, Savannah Townsend returns to her hometown of Coldwater Cove, Washington. Determined to live life on her own terms, she takes on the task of restoring the local Far Harbor lighthouse and making it the cozy inn she had always dreamed of. But she hasn't anticipated opposition from the lighthouse's owner, her grandmother's disturbing memory losses, or the problems of an emotionally wounded teenage girl. Most of all, she hadn't planned on having feelings for Daniel O'Halloran, a caring and passionate man from her past.

As affection moves to attraction and then to something far deeper, Savannah learns that in life nothing worth having comes easily. She also discovers that some dreams really are forever.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Chick Lit, Fiction, Contemporary

356 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

New York Times bestselling author JoAnn Ross has written over a hundred novels for a bunch of publishers. Two of her titles have been excerpted in Cosmo and her books have also been published by the Doubleday, Rhapsody, Literary Guild, and Mystery Guild book clubs.

A member of the Romance Writers of America's Honor Roll of best-selling authors, she's won several awards, including Romantic Times's Career Achievement Awards in both category and contemporary single title.

Currently writing a new Honeymoon Harbor series for HQN set on the Washington peninsula, that will launch in April, 2018, JoAnn lives with her husband (her high school sweetheart, who proposed at the sea wall where her Shelter Bay books are set), in the Pacific Northwest.

Reviews

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good heartwarming story and a bit of mystery linked in.

[Bridget Gilbert · Rating 2 out of 5]

I picked this up on an emergency stop to a dollar store for flip flops. Easy read, kind of cheesy. Not terrible because I finished it but wouldn't really recommend as a great read ..

[Beth · Rating 1 out of 5]

Where was the editor on this one? It’s a great beach read if you want to turn off your brain and not let logic get in the way of story line, time line, and unrealistic scenarios.
It’s predictable, but it’s a romance so no one would expect otherwise. Savannah seems like a pretty cool woman and Dan the man of every woman’s dreams. Ida and Henry are lovable old people. The setting is beautiful (although is the lighthouse sequestered or not- it appears to be secluded and also just a tiny little bike ride from town.) Other than that they took massive leaps with Gwen’s character’s legal issues (anyone who has ever fostered even once would pick up on that). John Martin- is he at home, where is he when Dan and Savannah are going at it? How old is John Martin? I went between thinking he was a child to an adult.
The story is sweet- so if you’re looking for an escape, it’s enjoyable. If you’re looking for something a little more real, this would be a hard pass.
This was my first read of JoAnn Ross and it does not make me want to read another.

[Laura Aase · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very satisfying love story that deals with dementia,aging, divorce, adoption and other of my favorite romance topics! Savanah moves home after a divorce to buy the local lighthouse and turn it into a b&b . Dan, a lawyer who is her sister’s partner, becomes her one true love ( no spoilers here, we all know that the first good guy we meet is who they end up with. It’s just the tangled path they take that builds the story).

[Karissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

After discovering her husband cheating on her, Savannah Townsend divorces him and returns home to Coldwater Cove. Finally thinking of what will make her happy, she determines to open a B&B...and she knows just the spot, the old Far Harbor lighthouse. But first she must convince the property's crotchety owner that she's a good person to sell to. Helping her broker the deal is Daniel O'Halloran, the property owner's lawyer and a blast-from-the-past for Savannah who had a crush on him growing up. The two work closely together and manage a deal that ends up profitable for all parties, even if it is a bit unusual. Savannah gets the lighthouse, the property owner gets a room in her grandmother's house, and Daniel gets the neighbor he wants. Ending up the best thing for everyone when a series of incidents cause the family to worry over the matriarch of the family, Savannah needs help and refuses to ask for it, and the foster child her grandma took in comes home from camp with an explosive decision.

A story with heart, family, and more than a little excitement with some matchmaking thrown in this wasn't just a romance novel. It was also a novel about finding oneself, one's place, and peace.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

My first read by this author. Definitely a romance. Good storyline, easy to follow, and happy ending. Honestly there was a little more graphic romance than my normal reads as well as a bit of language. The story has a lot of emotion.....divorce, death, adoption, grief, abuse, alzheimers and starting life new.

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finished this in one day. Savannah and Dan's story. Lots going on in this book, A second chance at love and marriage for Savannah, Grandmother Ida's stroke, starting a new business, Raine's pregancy, and John's accident.

[Susan Stonesifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Can I just say how pleasant it is to have a two book series. Everything wrapped up in a neat package without having to hunt down more volumes. This was published in 2000 and it has two divorced adults finding each other. Maybe one of the earliest that I've read with that kind of second chance.

[Catherine · Rating 2 out of 5]

The story was good but predictable without a real intrigue.

[Jackie Nooyen · Rating 2 out of 5]

disappointing after the great first book

[GREEAR · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has it all love 💘, romance, tragedy, family love and a story told by journals of a past lighthouse keeper!

[Alice · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good entertaining love story.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

1st book I've read by this author. Liked it enough to happily read more. I loved the malaproprisms (sp? 😆). A few little surprises stopped this being the usual will they won't they

[A · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very easy read about a trained chef restoring the light house of her childhood memories

[Judith Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful

A truly great writer this was such a good feel good book left you wishing for more of series Thank you No Ann

[Katy Lovejoy · Rating 2 out of 5]

She does not write with people like me in mind

[Debroah Vernier · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice story line & ending

[Glenys · Rating 5 out of 5]

Savannah is all settled in and repairing the lighthouse to fulfil her dreams of a restaurant and accommodation. she hadn't planned on finding love.

[Ayny · Rating 3 out of 5]

nice story, I chose because of the setting.

[Kate Vale · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I discovered this author, I missed this title and am I glad I found it again. Her quiet style appeals greatly and her characters are provided with the kind of detail that encourages the reader to care about them and to root for them as they deal with crises large and small.

The lighthouse itself becomes a character through the diary entries the main characters discover in a variety of places, suggesting the presence of a spirit or ghost who doesn't frighten but rather whispers at a previous life and love.

A great summer read!

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the continuing story about Coldwater Cove, Washington and two sisters who had been raised by their Grandmother. Now that the Grandmother was getting older and needed the girls, they have returned to make their home here. Savannah Townsend found the perfect lighthouse and cottage to turn into a bed and breakfast but a man from her past stirred up feelings that she thought she had forgotten. Nice read.

[JoAnne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Coldwater Cove #2
Savannah walked in on her husband of ten years with another woman. It shattered her. She moved back home to Washington and bought a lighthouse to be a B&B. She's happy to be back with her growing family. Along the way, she finds love again with the help of a ghost that haunts the lighthouse.
I really liked this story.

[Suzanne Urban · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story is about two sisters, one comes back to her hometown to start her life over after being recently divorced. This is a great story about families. Contemporary set in Washington.
4.5 out of 5.0

[Elisabeth Perkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay I was not ready for how amazing this book was. This book shows that love and family and a fresh start is what you need. You can do anything with family on your side. Also I want a Dan. A good caring man and patient. Would definitely read again.

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was a cute story.

[Cathi95 · Rating 3 out of 5]

(2000 Romance) Two failed marriages, two scarred people make for a good romance. Predictable, quick read, interesting people.

[Dianna · Rating 4 out of 5]

straight romance but still pretty darned good.

[Janeiowa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Savannah Townsend and lawyer Dan O'Halloran. She's buying a lighthouse and keeper's house to turn into a B&B.

[Danielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice, sweet story. Since I'm reading it in 2014, I can also say it feels a bit dated...

[Hollie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written. A lot of different issues covered in it.