Letting In Light

by Emma Davies

Rowan Hill means many things to many people, but to Ellie Hesketh it represents new beginnings. Putting her life back together after a break-up is going to take time, but the crumbling country estate—as much in need of TLC as she is—seems the perfect place to do it.

But Ellie is not the only person for whom Rowan Hill is a refuge. There’s Will, damaged and complicated, whose secrets almost nobody knows. And Finn, his brother, who’s finally decided to stop running from his own past. As Ellie is drawn further into saving the estate, she can’t help but try saving the brothers too—and she’s sure she knows just how to go about it. The trouble is, she’s been accused of meddling before…

By turns heartwarming and heartbreaking, this story of friendship, forgiveness and unexpected romance reveals the lies we tell to hide dark secrets—and what can happen when we let in a little light.

Revised edition: This edition of Letting In Light includes editorial revisions.

• ISBN10: 1503935809
• ISBN13: 9781503935808
• Publish Date: 14 June 2016
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Publisher: Amazon Publishing
• Imprint: Lake Union Publishing
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 336
• Language: English

Reviews

[Sam@WLABB]

Rating 4.5 Stars

What a beautiful story! This was such a charming story of healing, love, forgiveness, and friendship. I was smiling and feeling all the feels during this book.

It's not a feeling I've been used to experiencing much lately, but I'm encouraged that I can still recognise its warm hug.

Our heroine, Ellie, relocates from the city to the countryside in an attempt to put her life back together following a terrible car accident and a bitter romantic break up. Our hero, Will, is caring for his ancestral home as he avoids people in an attempt to heal after the demise of his marriage and an incident (I just cannot reveal any more here), which has left deep emotional wounds.

Ellie who finds the best in everyone but refuses to believe it about herself.

I loved Ellie so much! She was such a wonderful person, who's confidence was destroyed when her ex attacked her character and personality in an attempt to justify his actions. She began to believe what he said to her, and began to doubt everything she did. The people on and around Rowan Hill helped build her back up, and let her see herself for the star that she really was.

I realise now what I've found these past few months: joy, wonderment, admiration, honesty and friendship. And, more recently: passion, tenderness and love. All things I though I'd lost or that maybe I'd never had, certainly not for a long time.

Will, my heart ached for Will. Davies did such a great job of giving us peeks into the charm that was hidden beneath he pain, so I liked him even when it was not so easy to like him. Once his secret was revealed, tears escaped my eyes, but I found solace in the fact, that Will and Ellie had each other. I had faith that they could heal together, and with the help of their "family".

Will and Finn learned to trust one another again and remember how close they really are.

Davis gave us such fantastic supporting characters. I fell in love with them all, and wanted to pack a bag, and get a room on Rowan Hill. The community spirit was so lovely, and these people had such depth. They were fun and witty, but they loved fiercely and supported each other. It was a wonderful group to be a part of.

you've show us all how to dream dreams again. You've shown us how to fight for the things we love, and I hope you will never stop. I'm so glad the sun is shining today. It will make it so much easier to see that sometimes it's not only windows that let in the light.

This book was like a warm hug, and it made me all warm and fuzzy and happy inside. Great chick-lit with a lot of substance.