There Is a Light That Never Goes Out: A feel-good summery romance with charming and loveable characters

A romance between a lighthouse keeper and a teacher takes place over ten years on a tiny, isolated island off the Welsh coast. Gayle is effervescent but feels trapped, while Martin is lonely and isolated. They both yearn for the annual field trip where they can finally see each other, but Gayle doesn't come back one year, and Martin has to leave his island hideaway to find her.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 08 June 2023
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

What a delightful and quirky read! This captivating romance unfolds between a lighthouse keeper and a teacher, creating a heartwarming tale that had me captivated from the very beginning.

I instantly fell in love with the characters, their unique personalities and the undeniable chemistry between them. The story was a delightful mix of laughter and tears, taking me on an emotional rollercoaster.

How do you find love when you have the loneliest job in the world? This is the captivating story of Gayle and Martin, who embark on a ten-year journey of love and connection, despite the challenges of their isolated existence.

Gayle is a teacher, and each year she brings her class to the picturesque island off the Welsh coast. There, they explore the local flora and fauna, marveling at the sea birds and playful seals. Martin, the island's caretaker and sole human resident, lives in and maintains the lighthouse, which opens to the public only on one day a year.

Gayle is full of life and energy, yet she feels trapped in her routine. On the other hand, Martin is lonely and isolated, longing for human connection. As their love slowly blossoms over time, they both yearn for the annual field trip, when they can finally be together.

However, one year, Gayle doesn't return, and Martin is forced to leave his island hideaway to find her. This sets off a series of events that test their love and resilience, as they face the challenges of separation and the complexities of their lives.

A romantic, tender love story, "The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter" is a perfect blend of romance, adventure, and emotional depth. It will captivate fans of Mike Gayle and Rachel Joyce, as well as anyone who appreciates a well-crafted and captivating tale.

Praise for David M. Barnett's writing has been pouring in. "A moving love story," "TRACY REES" exclaimed. "Heartwarming, captivating, and a thumping good love story," "MATT CAIN" praised. "A magical story with light, dark, and all the shades in between. A triumph," "CLARE SWATMAN" declared.

Weight: 258g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398711297