I enjoyed this book and definitely recommend it. The author does a great job of dealing with modern issues that were very relevant in the stories time period. The human tendencies for greed is an excellent example.

I was pleased to receive the eARC from NetGalley the review is a genuine opinion of this author's book.

At first The Light at Wyndcliff dragged to me, and some parts were quite similar to the previous book in the series, soon though it became clear it was its own story.

Evelyn was a character that I related to yet didn't understand her at all. I really enjoyed seeing her growth.

Liam (can I just mention that I love this name?!) was wonderful to get to know and I loved seeing how he and Evelyn came together and how they didn't have a kissy romance rather a sweet and caring romance that spanned the whole novel.

I only wish that there had been Christian faith content.

"Set in 1820s Cornwall, this Regency romance evokes the captivating worlds and delicious dramas of Jane Austen, Daphne DuMaurier, and Winston Graham.

Raised on the sprawling and rugged Wyndcliff Estate near the dangerous coast of South Cornwall, Evelyn Bray lives with her grandfather, a once-wealthy man reduced to the post of steward. Evelyn is still grieving her father's death and her mother's abandonment when a passing ship is dashed against the rocks. The only survivors, a little girl and her injured mother, are rescued and brought to Wyndcliff Hall.

Liam Twethewey is just twenty-two when he inherits Wyndcliff Estate from his great uncle. His optimistic plans to open a china clay pit to employ the estate's tenants meets unexpected resistance, and the rumors of smuggling and illegal activity challenge his new-found authority. Though wise beyond his years, young Liam quickly finds himself out of his depth in this land where long-held secrets and high-stakes agendas make no room for newcomers.

Brought together by troubling questions surrounding the shipwreck, Evelyn and Liam uncover even darker mysteries shrouding the estate. But as they untangle truths from deceptions, their loyalties separate them - and their budding love might not be strong enough to overcome the distance."

If you're still suffering from Poldark ending, this book is here to ease that pain. Also, suffering from Poldark is an entirely real ailment!

I enjoyed this third in the Cornwall series (as I did the previous two).

Evelyn is a young woman caught between a mother who has all but deserted her and a gruff, controlling grandfather, the steward of Wyndcliff Hall. When Liam, the new heir takes ownership he must deal with smugglers and possible villainous villagers while also trying to start a new business venture. The two become friends and each other’s only trusted ally as they try to untangle a decade-old criminal conspiracy.

Ladd is a good go-to writer when you want a sweet, “clean” story with a little romance and a little bit of mystery.

Thanks to #NetGalley and #ThomasNelson for providing me the ARC. The opinions are strictly my own.

Whether in literary fiction or a romance novel, I want to read about characters I like and respect. The Light at Wyndcliff gives us two kindhearted people trying to do the right thing even when it’s hard, and I was as charmed by them as they are by each other.

Liam Trethewey is the young master of Wyndcliff Estate on the coast of Cornwall, newly arrived to claim his inheritance, and Evelyn Bray is the steward’s granddaughter. Liam is eager to make his mark by establishing china clay pits that will support the estate and provide jobs for the community, but first he must contend with mysterious shipwrecks and smuggling that may involve Evelyn’s grandfather.

An engaging plot with comfortable pacing, two endearing protagonists, and the Cornish setting with its atmospheric moors, rugged coastline, and wild weather made this Regency romance a pleasure from beginning to end.

I have to admit, it's been six months since I enjoyed the second story in this Cornwall series, and I was itching to read the third. Imagine my delight when I scored an early digital copy from Netgalley! (thanks).

Once again, Sarah Ladd's research makes her books so much more than historical romances. This tale revolves around shipwrecks and smugglers off the Cornish coast, providing a dark background for the fair Evelyn Bray. She has lost her parents by death and desertion, and now has only her grandfather to rely upon. He has become increasingly evasive and distant, causing Evelyn to wonder about her future. Into this troubled scene rides Liam Twethewey, as principled as he is handsome. His reservations about Evelyn's grandfather (the steward of his newly inherited estate) causes friction between them...but any astute reader can see that a simmering attraction could conquer that problem.

I love the way the kind hearts of lonely Evelyn and Liam are revealed by the concern they each show for a shipwreck survivor and her young daughter. When Elizabeth's injuries prove to be the result of something far more sinister, Liam and Evelyn must set aside their awkward differences and work together to save her a second time. In doing so, a door opens for that happy ending we all long for. Will they walk through it?!

This book is a wonderful climax to a very interesting series (who knew excise men could be so romantic? - or even what they were?!). The characters and the situations they find themselves in are complex and intriguing. I found myself picking up this book at every possible moment, racing to the end, and then wishing it were longer. I heartily recommend this historical gem.

Wow! This book is just incredible! It is full of adventure, intrigue, mystery, romance, suspense, and heart. Whenever I picked up "The Light at Wyndcliff" I was whisked back in time to Regency Era Cornwall, and could not put this book down!

This is the first book I have read in Sarah E. Ladd's "The Cornwall Novels" series, and I can't wait to go back and read the first two. I hope there will be many more in the future as well! Her writing is incredibly descriptive, visceral, and I could really hear the waves crashing on the beach. She truly knows how to bring the past to life, and each and every scene and moment is so well-thought out to progress the plot. Her characters all feel like such real people, and their fears, desires, and secrets are brilliantly written.

Evelyn is such a sweet, caring, and strong woman. When her circumstances change as a young girl, she is thrust into a very different life than she has ever known. However, she does not allow it to change her, and she remains as kind-hearted as ever.

Liam is also strong, tender, and good-natured. When he becomes owner of Wyndcliff Estate, he finds out that there is possibly some illegal smuggling and wrecking going on on his lands, and must decide what to do.

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I found myself rooting for Evelyn and Liam from the very beginning. They are both such incredible people who want to do the right thing, even if, at times, it is hard to do so. They bring out the best in one another, and their romance is just so sweet. Their compassion for others in need is beautiful to read, and they always try to help when and where they can. Also, I absolutely love Mrs. Williams and Mary. I hope we see many of the characters from this book in future novels!

If you enjoy historical romance and / or historical fiction novels, I highly recommend this book. I read it into the early hours of the morning to see what would happen. I was gripped from the first page to the last, and was kept guessing what was really going on until the very end. Some people and things are not who or what they seem, and (no spoilers!), my mouth dropped quite a few times.

Also, how stunning is this cover? It is just gorgeous!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson-Fiction for the ARC of this novel, I just loved it. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

A clean historical romance with some intrigue of shipwrecks, smuggling, and determining who is on the right side of the law. My one complaint was the ignorant and flighty mother.

I was provided with an ARC of this book by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I wish to thank Net Galley and Thomas Nelson Publishing for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this book. I have voluntarily read and reviewed it. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Have you ever wanted to visit Cornwall? Sarah Ladd takes you there is a delightful way in the third book of her series. This is a stand alone book that makes you want to go back and read the other two.

The early 1800’s Sarah takes us to Cornwall to the manor house and hard life of the villagers. She includes the ship wrecks and smugglers in the region, and weaves a lovely romance into the story as well. This is a sweet book and easy to read and hard to put down. This book is in the style of Daphne DuMaurier’s "Jamaica Inn" and yet it is all her own story. I loved escaping the world of today and retreating into a delightful story of history. This is a book you will enjoy.

A read probably most notable for its setting. Enjoyable, but it does not hold up to a book like Jamaica Inn by Daphne Du Maurier which shares similar plot points and is far more successful in evoking an atmosphere and drawing complex characterizations.

Evelyn Bray has lived her entire life in Pevlyn, enduring the fall from fortune her grandfather brought on the family. Liam Twethewey has intherited Wyndcliff Hall and is surprised by how much work is instore to restore his new home and open up the china clay pit his grandfather had hoped to do. Attraction blooms, but Evelyn's grandfather warns them both away from the other. All clues lead to the shipwrecks that happen off Liam's beach.

This was an intriguing read. I am always fascinated with stories that have 'wreckers' in the plot and it was especially interesting learning about china clay pits. The details of the time and place were fantastic and made the story come alive.

Evelyn cannot believe that the grandfather who has cared for her all her life might be doing anything less than honest. Her loyalty was understandable, which made the truth that much harder for her to grasp. Liam was, by far, my favorite character. His optimism and determination to do what was right despite pressure from his new neighbors to just let matters lie made him a relatable character.

Overall, this was a fun Regency romance. Although third in a series, it can easily be read alone.

This by far, was my favorite of the series. Although this can be read as a stand alone, it makes sense to read the first two. Evelyn, who has come with her mother to live with her grandfather due to financial circumstances and grows up in the cottage at Wyndcliff, she is wondering where she fits in. She has a strained relationship with her mother and this affects her throughout the book. William or Liam, comes to inherit Wyncliff and all the problems that go along with it. I like his positive outlook and trying to fix the land to make it profitable. Each find a comfort and friendship with one another while there is definitely an attraction between them. There was definitely a mystery with the shipwrecks and trying to figure it out by the end. This one, I could have never predicted who was behind the shipwrecks.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

This was such a good book! The characters and story was interesting. It was action packed with a touch of romance. I love the cover too!
I really enjoyed it and definitely recommend all this author’s books!
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the early copy

The beautiful cover drew me in, and the synopsis captured my attention enough to give this book a try. I was not disappointed. This story has mystery, growth, and a dash of romance with the Cornish moors as a backdrop.

Liam and Evelyn are both at emotional crossroads as we meet them. Liam has finally come into his inheritance of the Wyndcliff roughly a decade after his great-uncle passed away. As he takes control, he finds more to the estate than he previously thought and must decide what advice to follow when people are pushing in different directions. Evelyn is torn between her grandfather and mother’s plans for her life. Each has a very different vision for the future, and Evelyn must decide if she wants either one. Watching them both grow and learn to stand on their own is very satisfying, and their romance is a nice subplot to the story.

I call it a subplot because it definitely plays second fiddle to the mystery surrounding the estate and the cove where ships tend to wreck with relative frequency. While this is a part of life on the coast, questions are raised about whether illegal activities have been occurring on the estate’s coastline as the most recent wreck is cleaned up and the two survivors cared for. The tension plays out well as the characters try to determine what, if anything, is happening under their noses. The finale had elements that I did not expect, which is always a welcome event. The romance is very understated. They come together as friends, and both are startled when others mention their attraction to each other. Their relationship is definitely in the slow-burn category.

This book is a good fit for anyone who likes historical fiction and clean romance. Sarah E. Ladd is a new author on my radar, and I will keep my eye out for more books from her.

This review will be posted on my blog on 09/14/2020

3 of 5 stars

I have not read the other books in this series, but I was able to delve into this story and not feel lost. Liam Twethewey has inherited Wyndcliff Hall in Pevlyn, Cornwall, and he plans to make the estate profitable by following his great uncle's plan and develop the china clay pits. What he doesn't expect is to run into a sinister plot revolving around shipwrecks in his cove. He also didn't expect to meet blonde beauty Evelyn Bray, the granddaughter of the current stewart. Evelyn experiences an undeniable attraction when she meets Liam, but never expects her grandfather to oppose the match.

This story had all the elements for a suspenseful and exciting story. While the plot involving the shipwrecks and the rescue of a young woman and her daughter kept my interest, the budding romance between Liam and Evelyn fell flat for me. There was not enough interactions or dialogue between them to convey their growing feelings for each other. While I enjoy a slow build up of romance, this story had virtually none before the final chapters. The book would easily have been 4 stars if the romance between Liam and Evelyn had been more compelling.

Ladd's latest addition to the Cornwall series has it all. There is intrigue, smuggling, romance and trouble in Regency Cornwall. A good read for fans of genre.

I have very much enjoyed this series and reading about this family. The book has great imagery where I can feel a part of the story. Wonderul expression of emotions & just the right amount of tension. The bit of intrigue and mystery added to the story was a nice touch and written well. There were a few different story lines stirring the pot and I think they were knitted together effectively and seamessly. The story also had a bit of history of the area and era told in interesting story form. I highlited a few good sentiments & wisdom from the book. The only downside is having to wait for the next book! I hope it's Johnny. I wonder what his story will be!?

The Light at Wyndcliff is the third installment of the Cornwall series by Sarah E. Ladd. Don't worry if you haven't read the first two. Each book is about a different section of the family, so while it helps if you have read the previous ones, it isn't a necessity. They do stand on their own with loose ties to the others. This book is about Liam Trethewey, who inherits Wyndcliff Hall when he comes of age. It has been managed for him the years he was a minor. He is finding, it wasn't managed the way he would have expected. However, an unexpected surprise is Evelyn Bray, the Steward's granddaughter. Good plot to this sweet regency romance. Thank you #NetGalley for the opportunity to review #TheLightatWyndcliff.

Third book in The Regency Cornwall series. I have to admit I didn't read the first two books before this one, and I am sad that I didn't, as this seems like a sweet series. I just might have to go back and visit them!

Liam Twethewey just inherited his Uncle's estate, Wyndcliff Hall. He has been preparing for this for years. He knew of the opportunity to make money with china clay pits that his uncle was about to start before he died and was anxious to get the work started. What he wasn't prepared for was the practically abandoned estate and the cold welcome he received from the townspeople. The steward of the estate and his granddaughter become the ultimate focus of the new owner. When boats continue to crash on the shores of Wyndcliff, we get to see that these shipwrecks aren't nearly as coincidental as originally believed.

I really enjoy a nice regency novel. I wasn't quite as engaged with the characters as I had hoped, but ultimately did enjoy Liam and Evelyn and watching their relationship build.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I've enjoyed the Cornwall series. This 3rd book had the right amount of romance and suspense for me, as do most of Sarah E. Ladd's books. I read through it in a day because I had a hard time putting it down. I did think the timeline of events was a little short - a lot takes place within the span of 3 or 4 weeks - but it does keep the plot moving, and overall I thoroughly enjoyed The light at Wyndcliff.

Thanks to NetGalley for the review copy.