Another excellent book in a great series - a beautiful story I couldn’t put down. Well-written with an incredible cast of characters.
Thank you to the publisher for the opportunity to read this advanced copy. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Beth's father dies unexpectedly, so she returns from her high-powered job in London to the remote, island windmill where she grew up to help out with her mother's care. During her time in London, she lost touch with her childhood best friend, whom she hurt deeply before escaping to the big city. Now that she has returned home, she hopes that her friend will forgive her and that they can find a path forward to a renewed friendship.

This is an easy, enjoyable read about complex, island-dwelling people and the sometimes inhospitable, but beautiful place that they call home. The characters relate to one another in believable ways, and though the story unfolds predictably, it does so in a smooth and flowing way, just like one season into another on the island.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

Beth MacIntosh is busy living her successful life in London when she is suddenly called back to her childhood home of Anglesey on the coast of Wales. She left long ago for college and has seldom returned, preferring instead to lead her busy business life even after her divorce from her wealthy, businessman husband, Hugo. Her son, Lewis, is away at Oxford, much to his dismay, and Beth is becoming a bit worried about how he is since he just doesn't fit in there ... or basically anywhere. Beth is having a tough time fitting in back at home as well and is dreading reconnecting with her former closest friend, Megan Williams, after their terrible falling out, and also with Megan's brother, Ioan, with whom she has a complicated past. Can she manage to help her family and find herself again in this small close knit coastal community? Can time, trials, and God's good fortune all play a role in life turning around for all those involved? Take a journey to the beautiful windswept home where Beth grew up in an old windmill and now finds herself again and find out what the present and future holds for all of them in Anglesey.

This book was especially touching and meaningful for me due to a part of Megan's storyline that I know personally all too well. The author wrote this portion so incredibly accurately that I was moved to tears several times.

The characters and storyline were equally wonderful ... very realistic, filled with good, bad, trials, triumphs, longing, heartbreak, and joy. If I could give more stars for this thoughtful, touching, and real, book, I would.

I received a digital arc of this book from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

I really enjoyed this book and very grateful to have been given the opportunity to read an advanced copy.

I loved the opening chapter where we met Beth and Megan initially and found out their background before jumping forward to present day and the crux of the novel.

When we first meet Beth, the London version, she is not the nicest version of herself. She gets a call to have to deal with the death of her father, and consequences following this, and come back to her childhood home at the last minute. She is met with hostility initially by her ex-neighbours and childhood friends.

This is both a family tale and a love story for Beth herself personally and getting to know and fall in love with Anglesey again, dealing with mistakes and gaining forgiveness from friends and family, along with learning family history. Beth has to learn about herself and deal with her, and her family's past, for a new start - for herself, her friends and the village.

I loved this book. Set on Anglesea . Tabitha story was so sad and moving. It follows two best friends , mistakes are made and children finally get to be happy. I loved the Welsh bits and how the community pull together. The missing baby bit is so sad . Families!!!! It has a proper ending.. I read it on a Sunday afternoon . Perfect

This was such a good book! It’s about family, friendship and old/new love. You won’t be able to put it down and might even stay up late to finish it.

A beautiful book of secrets and second chances.
I loved the way the wildness of Anglesey was put over and the way the community spirit was so important.

I just love Carolyn Young. She is a fabulous author and an amazing writer and I will forever read anything she writes.

A captivating read that was beautifully written with lovely characters. It was a lovely location described so well you could imagine being there. A lovely story of friendship and above all forgiveness for things that happened in the past. Great characters in a wonderful setting. A real lesson on the ability to forgive.

Coming Home to the Windmill by the Sea by Caroling Young is a heart-wrenching story of second-chances, loss, and coming home. Characters that overcome and persevere and thrive.

Releases Sep 25th. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Coming Home to the Windmill by the Sea by Caroline Young

Beth and Megan growing up in Anglesey Wales are lifelong friends until something happens , and Beth then leaves to take a job away in England . They don't have anything to do with each other over the following years.
Beth's father died and she moves back to comfort her mother , Beth and Morgan see each other again and strive to get back what they'd lost.
I really enjoyed how the author brought the beautiful area into the story , so much that you felt you were seeing it with your own eyes.
I also enjoyed reading about the relationship between the two of them and how they went about trying to reform it inspite of what had gone on before.

I'd read both of the previous entries in this series, and loved them. I liked this; I didn't love it. Yes, it tugged at my emotions, and people showed how good and positive they could be, and the Welsh setting was the unsung star of the show. I loved the way the author included the Welsh and English versions of phrases -- is there any chance that we could hear the pronunciation of the Welsh in an e book? That would be wonderful.

Anyway, the book is a feel-good story with characters you will care about. Mission accomplished.

I received a complimentary copy of the novel from the publisher and Net Galley, and my review is being left freely.

Coming Home to the Windmill by the Sea by Caroline Young is such a beautiful story of friendship, forgiveness, second chances and following your heart so that you can live your best life. Many secrets and regrets have kept two friends, Megan and Beth, apart. Distance, too. Megan remained on the island and has been somewhat isolated for the past fifteen years. Beth on the other hand moved to the city to pursue her ambitions. When a chance arises to put things right, Beth grabs it. It all begins to happen when she returns to quaint Anglesey in Wales upon the death of her father. After she helps her mother sort affairs, nervously and with caution she meets up with her friend. She does not know how Megan will react, but Beth begins the slow waltz towards making things right. And part of that includes confessing or admitting her faults and bad behaviour when she was young. A man was in the centre of their friction. Sadly, youthful ignorance got in the way of common sense. But these ladies are older and wiser now and it is time to bury the hatchet.

Being away from the hustle and bustle of a busy city environment, the natural land and seascape begin to work its healing magic on Beth. Memories come flooding back as she enters the windmill and its surroundings: the world of her childhood. But this time she is able to see clearly with age and experience on her side: the importance of family and friends and making others happy. This begins with Beth’s son. He is miserable at Oxford and wants to go down a different path than what she planned for him. His unhappiness is a wake up call for Beth. After conversations, she invites him to join her in the country seaside location. It is there he finds his true passion. This part of the story was quite moving as it is an honest portrayal of how sometimes parents don’t get things right. In Beth’s zealousness to create a perfect life for her son, she misses a major ingredient and overlooks his individuality. But healing begins at Anglesey when her son’s joy returns in exercising his overlooked talents.

There were so many lovely characters in Coming Home to the Windmill By the Sea and so much to enjoy about this heart-warming story. Once the two friends reunite, Beth decides to help her friend achieve her greatest dream. I thought this was a tender selfless act that showed how much Beth cared about her friend’s well-being and fulfilment. She tried hard to set things right. This little lovingly stitched mystery in the plot, unfolds beautifully. This, along with other events, allowed these two ladies to heal and move forward and to finally receive the rewards they deserved. I also loved the ‘roots’ sublot with her mother’s origins. That was quite a fun mystery to pursue, too! And I must mention I LOVED all the references to Emily Bronte’s writing and Emily Dickinson. So many of the lines quoted fit perfectly with the plot.

This is an emotional story and its exceptional delivery kept my eyes filled with tears (both in sadness and happiness). Out of the chaos of the past, wonderful order is born. Friendships and loves are restored. Once confused and lonely hearts find their place and purpose. So the novel ends on a high note of satisfaction and joy. I loved Coming Home to the Windmill by the Sea and truly felt I had escaped to the rugged shores of Anglesey. I enjoyed joining the characters on their journeys to wholeness. In fact, they became like friends I did not want to say good-bye to! I highly recommend this tender and uplifting novel. 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thanks to Storm Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This lovely story set in Wales is about two friends seprated for years by a misunderstanding . Beth and Megan are each other best friends; an unfortunated event leads them to be estranged and Beth leaving to pursue a career in England. Years later, returning to be with her mother after her father's death, Beth is reunited with her best friend and strives to regain the friendship that they both had. Beautiful descriptions of Wales and a feel good story that readers will enjoy.

A lovely story set in Anglesey in North Wales. It was such a lovely story, sad at times but with a happy ending. My thanks to netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

Caroline Young’s Coming Home to the Windmill by the Sea is a touching and heartfelt exploration of friendship and personal growth. When Beth Macintosh returns to her childhood home in Anglesey after her father’s sudden death, she is thrust back into a world of old memories and unresolved feelings. Reconnecting with Megan, her former best friend, Beth begins to unravel the painful past that drove them apart.

Young does a remarkable job of capturing the emotional journey of rediscovery and forgiveness. The island of Anglesey is vividly brought to life, adding a magical backdrop to Beth and Megan’s story. As the two women navigate their past hurts and rebuild their bond, the novel beautifully illustrates the power of second chances and the importance of reconciling with one's roots. This story resonates with anyone who has faced the challenge of mending broken relationships and finding peace within themselves. It’s a warm and moving reminder of how coming home can sometimes be the first step toward finding our true selves.

Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for providing me with an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Back to the island of Anglesey for another visit.
Beth and Megan have been friends from childhood until Beth done the unforgivable.
Now Beth is back looking after her ailing mother when her father dies suddenly. Megan is living in a rundown cottage where solitary life all she has. The two begin to spend time together again unraveling the past which each other knew nothing about.
Great storyline written with great compassion love this series

Such a beautiful story. Growing up on Angelsey all Beth wanted was to leave, get a big career, make her parents take notice of her. But before she manages to leave, she has a huge falling out with her closest friend, Megan, and ends up leaving part of herself behind. Sometimes the path you choose might feel right for a while but its not always the path you need to stay on and it takes a bit of a wake-up call to knock the blinders off and make you realise you need to take a new path and your current path is not actually what you expected or wanted. Beth returns to Angelsey for her father's funeral and has this realisation. Slowly, she learns to give and receive forgiveness, creating new friendships and rebuilding old ones. She opens herself up to new possibilities and opportunites with great results. Beautifully written and very touching.
Thanks to Netgalley, Storm Publishing, and Caroline Storm for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Storm Publishing and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this great book about friendship, family and second chances. I hadn’t realised that it was part of a series but this can definitely be read as a standalone book. I absolutely loved the characters in this and thought that their individualities came through really well. The main character is Beth who leaves the small Welsh village where she grew up to go to university and eventually work in London. She returns when her father dies but in doing so will need to confront some painful memories from the past. This is beautifully written and has a real sense of community. I really liked how there was an epilogue so that you don’t have any loose ends but how there is also an opening for another book.

I was invited by the publisher to review this book. This book is part of an established series that I have not read before, but I was glad to learn through the text that I did not need to read the prior books in order to understand this book. The book follows Beth, who returns home after her father dies, and gets swept up in memories of her life on an island before she left to pursue the city and her dreams. While there, Beth crosses path with her former best friend, Megan, and Megan's brother, Ioan (who had feelings for Beth long ago). Beth winds up confronting her past, wrongs, and misunderstandings, but also relationships and the island itself.

This was a well-paced book that discussed our mistakes, but also hope and healing after time. Also, I enjoyed that the island was a character.

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.