The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter Chapter 43 : The Secret of Eleanor’s Past The attic of the cottage had been locked for as long as Fiona could remember. The key hung on a hook by the kitchen door, tarnished and forgotten. Eleanor had never spoken of the attic, and Fiona, in the chaos of restoration and … Read more
The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter Chapter 42 : The Gift October arrived with a chill that seeped through the cottage walls and turned the leaves to gold. Fiona had been married for four months, and she still woke each morning surprised by the weight of Cole’s arm around her waist, the warmth of his body against … Read more
The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter Chapter 41 : The First Storm as Newlyweds The first storm of their marriage arrived in September, a nor’easter that churned the sea and rattled the windows. Fiona and Cole had weathered storms before — apart, together, in the cottage and the lighthouse. But this was different. This was their first … Read more
The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter Chapter 40 : The Honeymoon They didn’t go anywhere for their honeymoon. There was no tropical beach, no European city, no expensive resort. The island was their home, the lighthouse their landmark, the sea their constant companion. Fiona couldn’t imagine celebrating their marriage anywhere else. Cole agreed. “We have everything we … Read more
The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter Chapter 39 : The Wedding The wedding was planned for the first Saturday in June, when the days were long and the sea was calm and the lighthouse beam would be a beacon for their guests. Fiona had wanted a small ceremony — just family, just friends — but the guest … Read more
The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter Chapter 38 : The Proposal The winter solstice had come and gone, leaving behind a world of ice and stillness. January arrived with bitter winds and snow that piled against the cottage walls. The ferry ran only when the weather permitted, and Fiona and Cole learned to be self‑sufficient — cooking … Read more
The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter Chapter 37 : The Winter Solstice Winter came to the island like a slow tide, creeping in with shorter days and colder winds. The tourists stopped coming; the ferry reduced its schedule to once a week. Fiona and Cole had the island almost to themselves, save for the occasional visit from … Read more
The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter Chapter 36 : A New Beginning The weeks after Drake’s visit were the calmest Fiona had experienced since arriving on the island. The lighthouse was shining, the repairs were progressing, and the donations were steady. Tourists came and went, leaving behind checks and kind words and the occasional jar of homemade … Read more
The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter Chapter 35 : The Light Shines The first night the lighthouse shone, Fiona couldn’t sleep. She lay in bed, Cole’s arm around her, listening to the waves and the wind. But every time she closed her eyes, she saw the beam — sweeping across the sea, bright and steady, a beacon … Read more
The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter Chapter 34 : The Coast Guard The Coast Guard inspection was scheduled for a Monday, three weeks after the generator had been installed. Fiona had been preparing for it every day, cleaning, polishing, making lists of everything that had been repaired and everything that still needed work. The inspector was a … Read more
