“God will never give up on you, even if you give up on him. His purpose for your life continues, wherever you are.”

Suzanne Woods has become one of many favorite authors of mine. At Lighthouse Point is a story of faith, family, friendship, commitment, and a touch of romance set in Maine on an island community. This is the last book in the Three Sisters Island series, and I was sad for it to end. Each story is about one of the three Grayson sisters, At Lighthouse Point is about Blaine, the youngest sister who is a gifted chef. Blaine just returned from Paris where she became a Le Cordon Bleu trained chef, upon returning home she realizes that the island and Camp Kicking Moose is not how she pictured it.
Blaine also brought home Jean-Paul who rescued her from doing something she might have regretted. It was nice to see how Cam and Maddie progressed throughout the series. I loved the life lessons and seeing God’s hand in Blaine’s life.

There was a time and place for all things, including conflict.

Blaine has returned from Paris a graduate of the Le Cordon Bleu culinary school. Arriving with her is Jean-Paul, a very good friend, who is hoping to find himself in America. With many unexpected changes, conflict was not the path to follow. Grateful to be home was all she needed for now. However, was there a place for her or would she continue to be the youngest daughter that hasn’t really found herself? Perhaps she needs a new dream....

Jean-Paul seems to be there to help everyone - an angel in disguise perhaps. His words of encouragement are appropriate for each person, just as some of them struck a chord in my life. Pray and release is certainly something we all need to learn! A grateful heart protects you from worry, just as it did for these wonderful characters.

The author has written a wonderful conclusion to the Three Sisters Island series, but I must admit I hope these folks return to the page at another time. Published by Revell and Baker Publishing Group, this ARC was received through NetGalley and CelebrateLit. My rating, impressions and comments were in no way solicited.

3 Solid Reasons I Hate Saying Goodbye to a Great Series
It's like moving away from dear friends. You'd rather stay put and remain a part of their daily lives.
You don't always know where your next "fix" will come from. (Anyone have another series for me?)
I don't have time for as many rereads as I used to. It could be YEARS before I get to do a full reread again.

What isn't there to love about the ocean, friends, and family?  Throw in a lighthouse, some family drama, stir in faith and a guy who knows just when to dish out the best nuggets of wisdom, and you've got yourself a killer book idea.

Put Suzanne Woods Fisher at the keyboard, and you've got yourself a wonderful book.

Look, when I requested a review copy of At Lighthouse Point, I expected to love it. Ms. Fisher has not disappointed me yet.  I've loved everything of hers I've read.  In fact, I seriously loved this book despite a few things that annoyed me. That takes some seriously amazing writing to pull off.

But I wasn't prepared for the depth and the richness of this story. I can tell the book was written with an eye to being perfect for a stand-alone read. However, I personally wouldn't advise it.  First, you'd miss out on so much.  Having read the first fabulous book (review HERE) and having missed the second, I know I'd love this even more if I'd read that middle book.  Guess what I'm ordering today! 

The series is THAT good.

With her usual gentleness and strength, Ms. Fisher tackles some difficult topics in At Lighthouse Point, but not all of them are explored in great depth. That's a good thing. Instead of showing the exact way to handle tough situations, Ms. Fisher shows us that we should handle the situations period. How we do that is left up to us. I think that's rather brilliant.

In the end, you're left with a wonderful, feel-good "beach read" that has depth and grit, too. 

So what didn't I like?

Mostly two small things. Jean-Paul is a fun addition to the story, but like most stories with phonetic spellings of accents, it gets old.  Fast. It's always so difficult to know just how much of that to put into a book, and I applaud Ms. Fisher for tackling a difficult accent to portray. It just pulled me out of the story quite a bit.

And probably the most important was how the end wrapped up. This I also totally get.  When you have three books to tie up finally, it's really difficult not to drag things out in an attempt not to rush things.  So, you work hard to ensure you don't drag it out and... well, I feel like the ending, particularly the resolution of the relationship between Artie and Blaine, was definitely rushed. It feels weird to say that since the romance is lowest on my importance scale, but there you have it.  Am I sorry I requested and received that free review copy?  Nope. Not at all.  

Is that going to keep me from buying the second book to find out what I missed? Not on your life. I'll be rereading all three so I can have the "binge" experience. Because I love this series enough to want that.

Recommended for lovers of Suzanne Woods Fisher's writing, lovers of family stories, and lovers of fiction with substance. Not recommended if you want only fluff.

At Lighthouse Point is book three in the Three Sisters Island series by Suzanne Woods Fisher. This is a series that follows a father and his three girls with their pans to open a resort and restaurant. I would highly recommend reading this nice series in order. This story is about daughter Blaine as she returns from cooking school and finds the most unfunctionable kitchen was put in, without permits. Now she has to figure out how to move forward.

This is a great story to read to just get lost in. It is so well written it is easy to envision and follow along with. I felt so sorry for Blain when she first saw the kitchen her family surprised her with. I could almost see the many disasters that would happen in that area. Accident prone, Jean-Paul, added such good humor to the story. I really enjoyed the story of how he and Blain met and how that shaped her life. It was also fun to catch up with the rest of the family.

I received a complimentary copy of this book, this is my honest review.

At Lighthouse Point is the third book in Suzanne Woods Fisher's Three Sisters Island series. While I think enough background was given that I feel like this COULD be read just fine as a standalone, I definitely think you'll get the most out of the story by reading the previous two books first. I think in doing so, readers will best be able to understand the sisters' various personalities and how they relate to one another.

This book takes place two years after the last one, with youngest sister Blaine returning to the island after two years in France, mastering her cooking skills. Having already come to know her in the previous books, it was nice to see her coming back with a better idea of who she was. As one of three sisters myself, I feel like the author does a great job of capturing that unique relationship... perhaps this is one of the reasons I enjoyed this story so much. I must admit that I would have loved seeing more of Blaine's romance developing throughout the story... but it was a good end to the series nonetheless. Still, I mist say that I enjoyed these characters so much that I wasn't quite ready for it to end!

Overall, a wonderful read and one that fans of small-town romances are sure to enjoy!

**I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher for consideration. All thoughts are my own.

When Blaine Grayson returns from two years away at Paris culinary school with a guy in tow, everyone is confused. When Blaine arrives at Camp Kicking Moose to discover that the kitchen has been remodeled without her assistance, she is confused. And when Jean-Paul keeps getting injured every time he turns around, he is confused about life in America. (Oh, what comic relief and sage advice that he adds to the storyline!) But the biggest confusion of all is when Blaine's longtime best friend, Artie, will hardly talk to her. This third book in the Three Sisters Island series definitely did not disappoint. I loved returning back to Maine again.

As the youngest sister, Blaine has often had to fend for herself. This book again goes back in time to explain her motivations and what has impacted her character. In Blaine's flashback stories, the reader is given insight into her love of cooking, her relationship with her mom, and also her way of getting her two sisters to notice her. (Or to get back at them). Her story definitely needed to be saved for last because she definitely grew up from a flighty, careless girl into a woman on a mission.

Camden, Seth, Cooper, Rick, Madison, Paul and Peg are definitely still important parts to this storyline. That is one reason why I think I really, really enjoyed this series. While one sister's part is highlighted, all of the other characters continue to move on as well. Paul's Dad and Rick's Mom also matter to the storyline. And steady, faithful Artie is definitely crucial the storyline - I loved how that part played out. I also really liked the fact that his profession of being a roving doctor was based on historic research.

This book tackled some tough topics - depression, trusting God with health issues, forgiveness, finding purpose. In the first book of the series, faith is mentioned, but the Graysons are slower to recognize God's power. In book two, faith becomes more important. By this book, faith is a driving force. I think that element definitely played into the family's growth.

By the way, all three books contain one of "Blaine's" recipes at the end. Chocolate chips, granola and brownies - yum! These books did make me wish that I could eat Blaine's food at the Lunch Counter or at her new dining adventure.

I definitely enjoyed this series and highly recommend it. Now that this third book came out today, you can read them all in a row - I think being able to do that added to my enjoyment. I did receive an early copy of this book. I knew I wanted to review it. I actually already owned the other two books and getting this one motivated me to finally read them. All opinions in this review are my own.

Suzanne Woods Fisher's final story to Three Sisters Island is now here. I have really enjoyed this story about the Grayson family. I was excited to here more about the youngest sister Blaine. Suzanne gives us carefully crafted characters so real, they feel like your friends or people you want to know in person. She has a way of using Bible verses that fit right into her story, with a faith thread throughout her novel.
Love, forgiveness, family and sacrifice are all woven throughout this story.
I thank Revell through NetGalley for allowing me to read this book. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

At Lighthouse Point by Suzanne Woods Fisher is the wonderful conclusion to the Three Sisters Island series. I have long been a fan of Fisher's books for so many reasons. Her characters always stay with me long after her books end. She has a way of making you wish you were there in the story. And her Biblical message is always spot on and often something I need reminded of. At Lighthouse Point is no exception. Following Blain, Maddie, and Cam as they try to navigate their lives on the island and all that entails will leave you laughing, crying, and praying for them. I hate that the series is ending, as I could read more about them.
Some highlights from this book: Blaine returns as a chef from cooking school in Paris to find that the camp is not in any shape to cook dinner for visitors. Maddie is pregnant and her husband Rick won't slow down, which is dangerous for his heart condition. Cam is also pregnant, very largely so, and is trying to get a cell phone tower on the island, which the locals are fighting. Then you have Paul, their father, who is trying to make everything at the camp perfect and whose father has shown up and sent him into a tailspin. Add in a French man named Jean Paul, Peg Leg from the diner, Dr. Artie, and all the others that you have come to love and you have a delightful story that will warm your heart and make you smile! Thanks again, Suzanne, for a great book! Thanks, also, to #NetGalley for the chance to read and review this book. All opinions are my own. #bookstagram #all_the_pages

(4.5 stars) - Let go & let God!
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2021

In this conclusion of the Three Sisters Island trilogy (which I do recommend reading in order), youngest sister Blaine has returned home after two years to find that quite a few things have changed.

She brings with her a guest who, besides being a magnet for accidents, has a curious way of bringing illumination to others

The wrap up of all the storylines as the Grayson family figures out what's most important is wonderfully heartwarming - this conclusion makes me love the whole trilogy that much more!

*Romance level: sweet kisses, nothing graphic

*Religion: the story is overtly Christian in a way that's natural to the story, not preachy; has a character discerning a religious vocation that's pretty realistic as it resembles my own parish pastor's journey in many ways

Will Blaine's 💗 and Professional Dreams Be Realized?

Blaine Grayson returns home from Culinary School ready to be the Chef at Camp Kicking Moose. But she runs into one disappointment after the other. Her 💗 is drawn to her friend Artie, who's Three Sisters Islands new Doctor. What does God want her to do?

Suzanne Woods Fisher has created an Entertaining, Engrossing, and Heartstring Tugging, Christian Romance, in "At Lighthouse Point (Three Sisters Island Book 3)"! This 3rd Novel in the series, is best 📖 in consecutive order.

SWF sensitively presents how depression has affected Blaine's life. We find out what joys and challenges the Grayson Family, and their island community face. Will Blaine be able to open her Restaurant? How does God help Artie and Blaine find their Lifetime 💞?

I Highly Recommend You 📖 This Wonderful 💎, that concludes the "Three Sisters Island" Series! ❤️📖 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

They say that one can only run so far and for so long before they must return to their roots. Blaine Grayson finds that after two years she feels ready to return to Three Sisters Island and her family but is she really? Plans that were hatched before she left seem to not be plausible. The friends she made are different or is it indifferent? Her family has grown and changed but the dynamics are still the same. Will she find her dreams or will she need to leave in order to grow the way she needs?

I love this series. The sisters are all brought to together when their dad does something crazy after their mother passes. He buys a camp on a remote island. In each of the stories we see how the sisters grow and find their futures. Love of family and belonging is an interwoven theme for the series. I wish this series could go on and on but like most "good things must come to and end." A received a copy through Netgalley. A review was not required.

It was a treat to return to Three Sisters Island, its residents, and locals. (We learn in this book why those are not necessarily synonymous.) This story focuses on Paul Grayson's youngest daughter, Blaine, as she returns from two years in France with an unexpected guest in tow. Cam, Maddie, and their husbands along with Cam's son, Cooper, are still living with Paul at Camp Kicking Moose, and now there are more babies on the way as Cam and Maddie are both expecting. The theme of this book is that God will never give up on you, even if you give up on Him. He comes through in amazing ways in the lives of the Grayson family. They learn, although maybe not quickly, to live by Blaine's friend's motto to pray and release, a motto that would likely help us all. As always Fisher delights, entertains, and inspires.

I am grateful to have received a complimentary copy of At Lighthouse Point from Revell via NetGalley without obligation. All opinions expressed here are my own.

Blaine returns from Paris only to find her old friend Artie barely speaking to her, her sisters almost as difficult to get along with as ever, and her long-cherished dream rendered impossible of realisation due to her family's poorly-planned kitchen renovation. Understandably, she begins to wonder whether she's made a mistake in returning. Then she visits the lighthouse and comes up with a new dream. Will she be willing to step out in faith and follow that dream, or will she take the easy way out and leave?

The only negative thing I can think of to say about this book is that I assume it's the end of the series, and I'm not ready to leave Three Sisters Island yet! Unlike many (most?) romances, this story brings in the points of view of Blaine's other family members along the way, which I really enjoyed, and it was particularly good to see more of what their lives have become. With a beautiful setting, interesting (and sometimes quirky) characters, an inspiring message and great writing, this is a story not to be missed. I'm not a chef and never will be, but I could really feel Blaine's pain as she toured the new kitchen... Note that the book is probably best read as part of the series because of the larger than usual part that other family members play; however, I seem to have missed reading book 2 and didn't feel lost as a result, though I'd love to go back and find out what I missed! Highly recommended.

Note that I received a complimentary copy of the book from NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review and this is my considered opinion of the book.

Family, friends and faith

I always enjoy Suzanne Woods Fisher's books and this one lives up to expectations. It is book 3 of a series; it can be read stand-alone, but in my opinion, the reader should read the books in sequence. Other reviewers have synopsized the plot, so I will talk a bit about the themes. One obvious theme is the issue of the come-from-away vs born-here and the issue of change in general. Another theme is the role of the sisters based on birth order; the 'heroine' of this story is the youngest daughter who has grown in knowledge and maturity, but this is not necessarily recognized by the rest of the family. Overarching the whole book is faith; what faith means to each character and how to apply it in practice.

At Lighthouse Point, while on one hand, a feel-good summer novel, gives the reader a great deal to think about. Thank you to the publisher who lent me a time-constrained e-arc via Netgalley with no obligation. This review is optional and my own opinion.

When is it time to come back home after running away to find yourself? For Blaine, it is after two years of being away, but having finished school at the elite Le Cordon Bleu. Blaine is ready to face her family and pursue her dream of having her own restaurant. Unfortunately, Blaine is barely off the boat before things start to fall apart.

"But then a single moment changed everything, gave her life meaning and direction."

At Lighthouse Point is the third book in the Three Sister's Island series, written by Suzanne Woods Fisher. While I feel it is always to read books in order, especially ones that follow the same characters, this book can be read as a standalone novel. I read the first book in the series but missed the second one, yet I do not feel I missed anything. I was able to pick up with this book and feel like I knew what was needed to follow the storyline.

There are quite a few characters in this story, but Fisher writes in such a way that you can easily keep up with everything going on with each of them. You can see the personal growth of each of the sisters and the growth in their relationship throughout this story. I also enjoyed the brief doses of humor that were sprinkled throughout the story.

There were a few minor things that I did not enjoy about this novel. I did not like Jean-Paul's accent. I loved him and his wisdom as a character, but I got tired of reading "zee...eez..." It is enough to know he has an accent, but it is hard to read. Plus, it irritated me that it took so long for the story of why Jean-Paul came home with Blaine to be told. I also felt that the story was too heavy on details and not enough dialogue. I would have liked to have seen a better balance as I am the type to want fewer details and more dialogue. I find the story more enjoyable that way. Finally, I felt that Artie and Blaine's relationship was rushed at the end. It did not feel realistic how quickly the switch was flipped (that is all I will mention to prevent spoilers).

Overall, I enjoyed this book, but it was not my favorite from Suzanne. There were many layers to the story and they were handled well. I would recommend this book to those who enjoy contemporary fiction and clean romance stories. Those who enjoy Irene Hannon, Pepper Basham, Denise Hunter, and Nicole Deese will also enjoy this book.

Thank you to Revell and Net Galley for the opportunity to read this book. I was not required to provide a favorable review. All thoughts and opinions are completely my own.

What can be said about At Lighthouse Point? Suzanne Woods Fisher knows how to take a good story and make it great. With a storyline that keeps you reading and characters that are easily identifiable with, this story makes you laugh, cry, and be frustrated. As the youngest, I identify with Blaine and her struggles with her identity and acceptance issues. I also have felt depression and suicidal, and Mrs. Fisher dealt with this subject in the best possible manner. I love how Jean-Paul is used as a Godly sounding board. There is so much going on in this book but it all works together to create a beautiful story. I absolutely loved this story and I took my time to read it so I would not miss a word! It is definitely on my favorites.

Thank you Suzanne Woods Fisher and Revell Publishing for allowing me to read and review this book.

Three Sisters Island has been a great series and this is the final story-that of the youngest Grayson sister, Blaine. Two years ago she left for Paris and has fulfilled her dream of becoming a chef after attending Le Cordon Bleu. Now she is back on the island off the coast of Maine where her father owns a summer camp that the family is involved in along with their careers. Blaine has a friend, Jean-Paul from Paris with her. He has a future to ponder to see where he is heading. Blaine encounters many changes in the family and small town but it is good to be home. However, when her best friend, Artie, now a local doctor, ignores her, her return starts off badly. In the other books, Blaine was not my favorite character but her time in Paris has changed her for the better. Jean-Paul is responsible for some of the changes in her, especially her faith. In the past, she would return fire when someone made her angry. Now she quotes scripture in her mind. My favorite quote (not scripture) that she repeats is "pray and release." There are many family dynamics in this story of the three sisters, their father, sisters' husbands, and other relationships as well as other challenges to meet. This is a delightful story of healing, overcoming obstacles, new beginnings, fulfilling dreams, love, and faith intertwined. There are some wonderful characters set in this isolated but lovely setting. I recommend reading the books in order to get a good understanding of all the dynamics and background but you should be able to follow if you decide to read this one. I would like to see more stories in this series as there are secondary characters and relationships that would be fun to revisit.
I received a complimentary ARC from Revell Publishing via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are mine only.

There is no way you can go wrong with a book written by Suzanne Woods Fisher. I am being totally honest when I say there hasn't yet been a book of this author's that I didn't absolutely love reading and wouldn't highly recommend to everyone. She is easily one of my favorite authors. I enjoy her Amish and historical books and am so amazed at how easily she can transition to different genres.

I loved the characters in this book. This was Blaine's story and I loved accident prone Jean-Paul and the "little bit of a mystery" as to his connection to Blaine. I loved the problem-solving aspects and trust in God as to the outcomes of our lives. There were so many sentences that I would totally love to quote in this review, but I am leaving it to the readers to discover for themselves.

And I must add that I love lighthouses as they simply fascinate me. This book was all that and more.

I am sad to see the end of this series. But will be watching for any future book this author writes. I would never want to miss a single book!

I received a complementary copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. All thoughts are my own.

"Maybe the tricky part in life was aligning the gift with the vocation. And trickier still was what to do when the gift left."

Ah, the long-awaited conclusion to The Three Sisters Island series. I've been looking forward to Blaine's story ever since the first book and it was fascinating that this book was more about Blaine's journey to self-discovery, forgiveness, healing, and responsible adulthood than romance. There are plenty of flashbacks to give the reader a glimpse of her childhood to see what shaped this young woman. All the three sisters - Cam, Maddie, and Blaine - have a voice in the story as well as their father Paul. It was nice to catch up with Cam and Maddie and their respective husbands and growing families from the first two books. Paul does a lot of soul-searching when his estranged father shows up on the island and it was intriguing to see a different side of his personality.

I understand that the author was trying to tie all the sisters' and their father's stories together for this conclusion of the series (and I loved the subplots involving Cam and her need for control, Maddie and her anxiety, and Paul and his life's purpose) but Blaine's story didn't feel like the centerpiece of the book...or maybe that was the author's intention? It was satisfying to see Blaine grown up, having worked hard to earn her culinary degree in Paris, but still with delightfully glorious dreams and now the motivation to see things through. I enjoyed Jean-Paul, Blaine's culinary French friend, who brought humor and wisdom to the Grayson family. I would have liked more interaction with Artie and was disappointed that he mainly served in the medical professional role for most of the book. The multiple romances and the promise of happily-ever-afters will definitely have you sighing contentedly at the end. I do recommend reading the series in order to understand all the main characters and their backgrounds.

I received the book via Celebrate Lit Tours and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are solely my own.

I ended up really liking this book. At first I wasn't sure, because so many things seemed cliché. The names of places, and even people, were kitschy. I was worried when I started the book that the author would try and make every part of the book cliché, but thankfully it stopped at the names. Whew!

The characters were very likable. While Blaine is a great main character, some of her backstory with Artie was vague for a long time, and we still didn't get the full details of what happened, even when it was briefly alluded to. Then I realized after I read the book that it is part of a series, so I am sure it was addressed in a previous book.

Jean Paul is an interesting figure. He represents the spiritual wisdom in the story. He is Catholic, which was a surprise to be thrown in there, since the Cooper family and other Christian characters are not. The many times he is injured in the book are laughable, but not funny. Honestly, that part of the story became tiresome, as did the degrading of Americans by implying everyone is a fat couch potato who loves junk food.

Overall, I really did enjoy the story. I cared about what happened to the characters, and I felt in turn angry, frustrated, and confused along with them. I would read another book by this author, and I may even go back and get the first two books in this series, just so I really understand what is going on with all of them.

I received this book free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.