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At Lighthouse Point

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I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the ebook. A great women's fiction novel. Beautiful cover.

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An excellent conclusion to the trilogy.

In Book Three, we get Blaine’s, the baby sister, story. I will be the first to admit I couldn’t stand Blaine in the first two books. I thought she was childish and selfish. I wanted to reach in the books and spank her bottom like you would an unruly child. She exemplifies how going away can help one grow up and become who they should be.

There was a lot going on in this book but it was never overwhelming. I loved all the Bible references on controlling anger. Personally, I needed those reminders. Funny how the right book lands in your lap at the right time.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions expressed in the above review are entirely my own.

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This is just a perfect conclusion to this series. It's everything I'd hoped for, and then some. Kicking Moose camp and Moose Manor were super with the changes that occurred. I loved this transformation and the characters. Jean-Paul's accent was perfect! Hearing it in my head as I read was awesome, and like a great TV show, just made his character so much more fun.

As I'm used to with this author, faith elements were a perfect fit. If you are looking for beach, family, lots of great people to get to know, and a series that is addictively readable, this trilogy is it. You can read this book alone, but why would you when the series is so-so-so good!

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At Lighthouse Point
Three Sisters Island #3
By Suzanne Fisher Woods

It's Blaine Grayson's turn to let her family see what she has to offer. She's taken two years to discover herself and hone her culinary skills. She is ready to oversee the upgrade of Camp Kicking Moose's kitchen making it a commercial kitchen. There is just one itty, bitty problem (well actually it is a huge problem) her family has surprised her with doing the remodel themselves. And it is never, ever going to be a commercial kitchen. Nothing is even up to a good working family kitchen standard - it is all show.

But Blaine has a bit of a surprise of her own for her family - she's brought home a friend from France. Jean-Paul is not who her family would have ever thought Blaine would take a fancy to. But they don't understand just what his friendship and compassionate nature have done for her. And worse Artie Lotosky, who has been there for her over the years, is anything but pleased with her return to Three Sisters Island. Was coming home a mistake?

The Grayson family has grown since it moved to Three Sisters Island. Cam and Maddie are both married and expecting their first babies. But their change it now attitude has not endeared them to the local population. In fact, Cam is almost regarded as a Summer Tourist who looks down on everyone and everything the Island has to offer. Maddie's fears still grip her. And Blaine can only hope that her family will realize that she did grow-up while on her own. And then there is a long-absent relative who has suddenly shown up on the Island. Summer hasn't even begun and already the stress is starting to raise its head.

At Lighthouse Point is the third and final book in the Three Sisters Island series, it could be read as a standalone title but it reads so much better if you have previously read the first books. All three Grayson sisters and their father Paul take center stage, so to speak, but Blaine is given the starring role. I like how various key moments of Blaine's early life are presented, allowing the reader a glimpse into Blaine's heart and the hidden depth of her soul. This is a contemporary work set in Maine, and the main focus is family and a finding where one belongs. This is a lovely series conclusion and well worth setting aside a few hours for.

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.

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This is my first book I have read by Suzanne Woods Fisher and it did not disappoint! This is the 3rd book in this series and I will definitely go back a read the first two.

Blaine Grayson returns to Three Sister's Island in Maine after two years in Paris training to become a Chef. Her homecoming and the plans she has to run a restaurant at her family's camp are quickly derailed when she discovers the kitchen has already been remodeled and not to restaurant standards. How can she stay when she has no where to make her dream come true?

This is a book of relationships that allowed me to examine the many complexities of family and friend relationships. The book is written from not only Blaine's point of view but also her sisters' Cam and Maddie as well as her father Paul. Adding to the story is French friend Jean-Paul, college friend and now doctor Artie, and Paul's estranged father. I definitely came to care about and be intrigued by the stories of each of these characters! One of my favorite sayings in the book was pray and release. Recommend to those who enjoy contemporary Christian fiction!

I received a complementary copy of this book from the publisher and netgalley. I was not required to write a review and all thoughts are my own.

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I enjoyed reading the first two books from Suzanne Woods Fisher’s At Lighthouse Point series, On a Summer Tide and On a Coastal Breeze. I was excited to have the opportunity to read the third installment, At Lighthouse Point. This one is by far my favorite. It was catching up with the sisters and adored Blaine. I felt a connection to her and wanted to keep reading to find out what happens with her. She gave me so much inspiration and hope. I loved reading every single page of her story.

At Lighthouse Point is getting a very well deserved five plus stars from me. I highly recommend it for readers who enjoy reading clean romance with a gorgeous setting. They, also, would not want to miss reading the first books two of the series.

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I have enjoyed Fisher's departure from her usual Amish genre. Hope we see more of her writing in contemporary fiction. I have read all 3 books in this series and they were delightful. Excellent characterization and descriptive narrative,. Well done!

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I have been eagerly anticipating Blaine Grayson's story ever since I read the first book in this series, and At Lighthouse Point doesn't disappoint!

After two years in Paris, Blaine returns to Three Sisters Island, eager to make her dream of adding fine dining to her father's Camp Kicking Moose a reality. But nothing goes as she anticipated, and she begins to wonder if her dreams will ever come to fruition. Add in a best friend who won't talk to her, a constantly contentious relationship with one of her sisters, a long-absent grandfather who suddenly reappears, and a tag-along Frenchman who's searching for his purpose in life, and Blaine finds herself questioning everything.

Blaine is such an enjoyable character! I've loved her from the beginning, and it was great to learn more about her and what makes her tick in this book. Flashbacks feature prominently throughout this series, and I felt like they were best utilized in this book. I wanted to learn everything I could about Blaine!

I think my favorite thing about this book is Jean-Paul. His story (and his relationship with Blaine) is slowly revealed, and at first I thought he was just in the story to throw a wrench in Blaine and her college best friend Artie's potential relationship. But he turned out to be so much more than that! I loved how he interacted with Blaine's family, and his little quirks (like becoming addicted to American TV) were delightful.

At Lighthouse Point serves as a fitting conclusion to the Three Sisters Island series. While it is largely Blaine's story, both Cam (On a Summer Tide) and Maddie (On a Coastal Breeze) feature prominently, as does their father Paul. At Lighthouse Point doesn't tie everything up in a neat bow, but all of the Graysons are left in a good place at story's end, and that's really all I can ask for.

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This is the third book in the series Three Sisters Island. Blaine Grayson comes back to Moose Manor after being in France attending Le Cordon Bleu. She is going to bring dining services to the camp except the kitchen is not set up to be a commercial kitchen. Blaine has dealt with depression over her mother’s death. Being the baby of the family, she tends to get overlooked and not asked of her opinion. Blaine also doesn’t understand why her best friend Artie, who is now the resident doctor for the island. He will not speak to her. I enjoyed the book and am sad to see the series end. This book has romance, forgiveness and faith. Thank you to NetGalley and Revell for the E-ARC. This is my own opinion.

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I found the Three Sisters Island trilogy to be a wonderful, fun escape – I immediately fell in love with all of the characters and enjoyed watching them all blossom. As the third in the series, At Lighthouse Point features Blaine and her struggles to discover what she really wants out of life, as well as how she fits into the family dynamics. I especially loved the seemingly ever-clumsy Jean-Paul, and the enormous impact he had on her life. “Pray and release”, “Eez impossible to worry when counting blessings” are two of his powerful lessons.

Flashbacks throughout the book helped explain the back-story and really brought the characters to life. Three Sisters Island is a quaint, friendly island I’d love to visit!

I received a copy of this book from Baker Publishing Group through NetGalley and was under no obligation to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.

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Loved this story!
Blaine Grayson has returned to Three Sisters Island after learning many life lessons, as well as becoming a chef in Paris. She has brought the man who literally saved her life back with her so he can, hopefully, make some life decisions of his own. I loved Jean-Paul! He had the gift of giving advice, making observations and advice without offending. Blaine is reading to take the family's Camp Kicking Moose to the next level with offering full meals to their guests. She was quite dismayed to realize the family had renovated the kitchen, as a surprise for her, but it was not a kitchen designed for her needs. How is she to handle this and still be grateful?
Her friend, Artie, is now a physician and Blaine doesn't understand why he wouldn't return her calls and texts for two years and now seems standoffish with her. She still wants to be his friend. And, what to make of these new feelings she has whenever she's around Artie?
Her sisters, Maggie and Cam are both married and pregnant. Their dad, Paul, is doing his best to run the camp and save his voice for the 'things that really matter.' Great advice we should all take.
My only disappointment with this book is that it is the last one in the series. I really wish for a fourth. So many more things to be explored.
I was given an advanced copy by the publisher, Revell and Netgalley. I was under no obligation to leave a positive review.

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I loved this one! It was fun to have the friends turned to romance and I loved the baking/cooking element of the story. This was a wonderful book to read!

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Blaine Grayson's triumphant return to Three Sisters Island fizzles the minute she sees the kitchen at Camp Kicking Moose. She's the one with the credentials from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. She's the one who knows how a kitchen should be set up, and how it should flow, so WHY did her sister Cam - who can't cook at all - think she could do the redesign of the camp's kitchen. Blaine's dream of creating a fine dining establishment dies a pretty fast death. While her family sees a beautiful, high-end kitchen, Blaine sees every problem, and knows it will never pass inspection. As if that isn't enough, her best-friend-forever, Artie Lotosky, is giving her a very cold welcome back. She needs that friendship if she's going to be staying. How can she make things right if he won't even talk to her?

Artie has been in love with Blaine almost since he met her in her first week at college. When she ran off to Paris, she broke his heart. Now she's back, with a French man in tow. She's telling everyone he's "just a friend" but the man is young, handsome, and so many things Artie is not. Artie is a doctor now, and well-respected throughout the islands. Avoiding her is the only thing he can do to keep his heart intact, but can he hold out when Blaine pushes the issue?

I have loved this entire series! Jean-Paul, Blaine's French friend, is often the comic relief here, but he is also the wise, listening friend who knows just what to say, no matter which family member needs his counsel. Blaine has done a lot of growing up in her two years in Paris. No longer flighty, changing her mind frequently, she's hyper-focused on starting her restaurant at the camp. When that crashes and burns, she keeps the restaurant dream, but changes locations. I love how Fisher gives glimpses into the family's past, to show why they react the way they do in the present.

Readers who love contemporary romance will enjoy this entire series. The books got better as the series progressed, but all of them are well worth the read. Blaine's story had moments of grief sprinkled in among the joy, which made her very relatable. Suzanne Woods Fisher is always a go-to author for me, whether she's writing Amish fiction, or contemporary, or historical. This one gets all the stars from me!

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Loved this story. Suzanne Woods Fisher has a talent to write and entertain her readers. This is the third book in the series. I loved reading about Three Sisters Island and the Grayson sisters. This book is about Blaine who really had a hard time with her mothers death. She returns to the island to start up a restaurant at her fathers camp. I loved Jean-Paul I thought he added a lot of interest to the book. I thank Revell through NetGalley for allowing me to read this book and to Suzanne Woods Fisher for the entertainment.

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This is the third book in a series and I enjoyed it as much as I did the other two books in the series. It was a great book that I highly recommend.

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Suzanne Woods Fisher closes out her Three Sisters Island series with her latest offering, “At Lighthouse Point.” Blaine Grayson is returning home to the island camp her father purchased after her mother’s death, having graduated from Le Cordon Bleu cooking academy in Paris. She has big plans for the future, and is bringing a friend from cooking school named Jean-Paul.

Plans soon begin to break down as she finds the kitchen at Moose Manor to be non-functional, despite the efforts of her father and sister. To make matters worse, her best friend, Dr. Artie Lotosky is being extremely distant. This book does a great job of highlighting faith and family during a time when the road seems uncertain, (something we can all relate to). “At Lighthouse Point” is a wonderful read and I can’t wait to see what Suzanne Woods Fisher brings us in her next series.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher and was not required to write a favorable review. All opinions are my own.

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I have thoroughly enjoyed this Three Sisters series. At Lighthouse Point is the third book in the series. In it, we delve into the third sister Blaine and what makes her unique and special. She’s back on the island and going to take the camp to the next level. That is until she finds out her kitchen has been remodeled and it’s not functional really as a commercial kitchen.

Let’s stop there. I can sympathize with her here. I would hate for someone else to remodel my kitchen without my input. It would be horrible. Things not where you wanted them and definitely not where they can streamline the kitchen and make working in it easy and fun.

Okay.

So, onto the next point of my review. I love lighthouses. Just absolutely adore them and love that this book centers around the lighthouse.

I have to say this is an amazing author and I have loved the whole series. I almost didn’t want to read this book because I knew that it would complete the series and I wasn’t quite ready to let the three sisters go. Maybe they can have some guest appearances in another series? A few novellas could pop up? I mean I would not turn any of that down! I highly recommend you give this book a read. But please do yourself a favor and read the other two books first. This is a series that you do want to read in order.

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received through Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.

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I have enjoyed reading this series and will miss it as this is the last in the series about 3 sisters, each one getting her own book.
The last one, At Lighthouse Point is the youngest Blaine Grayson's story.
She went away to find herself, figure things out with life. Her father didn't think she would stay away more than a few months. She is now returning home after two years.
While away she hit rock bottom, had no where to live and ran out of money. As things would turn out she met someone and she was able to get a big break training as a chef.
When she returns to Three Sisters Island on coastal Maine she expects change, just not so much.
She comes home with grand plans of how things should be and is bitter that things have changed not to her approval. She also isn't as close with her sisters as she used to be and disappointed they did not get her opinion on changes before they were made.
The more she is home though she comes to realize what is truly important like family,faith,love and compromise.
Very inspirational book that I have enjoyed.

Pub Date 04 May 2021
I was given a complimentary copy of this book. Thank you.
All opinions expressed are my own.

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I was drawn to this story first because I like lighthouses, but kept reading due to the story. Blaine has a good plan, but not all the resources needed to make it work. She wants to remake the family business into a great restaurant, but soon finds out it is not as easy as she first hoped. She also has to modify her plans when she realizes that coming home is not at all as she wants as she has to work with family and old acquaintances to make her dream a reality.

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At Lighthouse Point is written by Suzanne Woods Fisher. This is book three and the finale of three sisters island. I have read the other two books and this one is my favorite one yet. I have three sisters. I’m the oldest. My sisters and I are all so different it’s hard to believe we’re related. It’s the same in this book. Each sister is unique.



Blaine Grayson is returning to three sister island. Blaine has recently graduated from Le Cordon Bleu. Fresh from Paris, Blaine arrives with friend Jean-Paul. Blaine had hoped to take over Kicking Moose Camp and Moose Manor with her grand ideas. She has a big vision for it. However, things have changed at the camp and Three Sisters island. Changes that frustrate and will challenge Blaine. Will Blaine see her big dreams crumble away as some of the updates in the kitchen?



One of my favorite things about this author is the details she puts into her characters. You feel like you are reading about an old friend. You are invested in their lives. Especially if you’ve read the whole series. I would highly recommend reading the books in order so that you can get a full view of the characters. I’m sad to see this series end.



I received a copy of this book through the Celebrate Lit blogging program. All thoughts are my own.

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