Book Description:
For Kipling Summerfield, the glamour of Hollywood is becoming a distant memory. After losing the role of a lifetime, he’s forced to take a lesser job as a historical reenactor on England’s Guilford Island. But a sudden storm changes everything, casting him into the ocean—and into the care of a mysterious lighthouse keeper. Kip assumes everyone he meets and the island’s historical setting are just an elaborate performance—until he meets the captivating Amelia Archibald, whose quiet strength feels too real, making him question everything about Guilford.
Amelia has spent her life as an unimportant poor relation and is now trapped by her late grandfather’s will on an island she loathes because of her great fear of the sea. When Kip stumbles into her world, his strange ideas and warm presence are both a disruption and an unexpected light.
As Kip and Amelia work to save Guilford Island, an undeniable connection blooms between them. But when Kip uncovers the truth about where—or when—he is, he must make an impossible choice: rise to meet the expectations of Amelia’s world and build a life worthy of her station or walk away from the love that has redefined his very existence.
My Review:
Kipling Summerfield is an actor who is struggling to land his next television role after being cut from a popular series. When his friend Malcolm tells him about a summer job where he can act as a reenactor in a seaside historical site, he reluctantly agrees to go. What happens next leads Kip on a life-changing event that makes this a wonderful story.
I loved how the villagers all came together to support Kip. I can’t imagine being in a different era and trying to navigate all of that. But, the townsfolk have heard stories, and they are gracious to help Kip when he needs it. There were some things that happen that made it seem that time travel actually could be possible.
Amelia is a poor relation who must live with her aunt and uncle. She always tries to be a part of the background, never wanting to draw attention to herself or be a burden. When her vindictive grandfather’s will is read, Amelia has a chance to live independently if she can fulfill the terms. The wet and wild setting of the family estate is one that brings fear to Amelia, and you can’t help but admire her determination to stay. I loved that what she thought would be a horrible experience ended up being the best thing to ever happen to her.
Things to love:
time-slip
green lightning
humor
overcoming odds
sense of belonging
I loved this second book in the Storm Tide series even more than the first one. Readers of all ages will enjoy this story and will find it hard to put down.
I received a copy of this book. All opinions in this review are my own.
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