Freedom's Light is different from the romantic suspense that most people are used to reading from Colleen Coble. This book is a historical romance that takes place during the time of the American Revolution. No mystery as to who the villain is in this novel. You know from the very start who this person is. There is a tiny bit of suspense at the end. I predicted how it would end and I was right.
You will not regret reading this book if you enjoy historical romance. You will love Hannah and Birch's story. Freedom's Light will be released on September 11, 2018.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

A stirring tale with plenty of drama and romance! Set during the turbulent time of the American Revolution on the Massachusetts coast, with a colorful cast of characters, it had the feel of a classic novel. A brave, loyal young woman takes on the duties of lighthouse keeper as her husband goes off to war.

“Sometimes. I would love to sail to exotic ports, to see how others live.” She sighed. “Instead God has put me here on this rocky coast for some purpose.”

Hannah is a great character whose circumstances test her faith, loyalty, personal strength and integrity. She rises to the challenges presented, stalwartly holding to her faith, though others around her continually seem to test her. I love how she shares her faith, honestly living it out, despite the critics and the consequences. I really hoped she would get a happy ending. The romances were quite a contrast and source of drama-- love vs lust, sacrificial vs shallow.

Recommend for mature readers due to adult subject matter. Historical romance fans will probably enjoy this the most.

FREEDOM'S LIGHT by COLLEEN COBLE is an historical suspense novel which takes place in America in the late 1700's during the War of Independence.
Hannah Thomas is only eighteen when she is left alone to tend the lighthouse at Gurnet Point on the coast of Massachusets. Her husband, John, leaves her to go and fight for his country, and she is widowed almost straight away. She is very lonely and sends for her younger sister, Lydia, to come and keep her company. This has a profound influence on her life as Lydia is headstrong and opinionated and is enamoured with everything British!
Hannah's life changes again radically when captain Birch Meredith is washed up on shore and she literally saves his life.
Things are not always as they seem, the plot is complicated and exciting, and I am not going to tell you any more about the story as I do not want to spoil the read for you.
The difference between Hannah's simple, yet sincere, faith in God, and the rigid, legalistic, cruelty of the church elders, is well brought out. The subject of forgiveness is also addressed.
I was given a free copy of the book by Thomas Nelson from NetGalley. The opinions in this review are completely my own.