this was a pleasant easy to read tale of one girl's attempts to get over a recent run-in with a romance scammer and to mover her life forward by buying the lighthouse where her mother was born and to establish herself as an artist and studio owner. Romance is thrown into the mix and follows a typical plot of avoidance an desire. It is an engaging read which i enjoyed

I read this one immediately after reading the first in the series, although you don’t need to read them this way if you don’t want to.

I really enjoyed getting to know love interests Delilah and Max. It was fun reading the teacher/ student dynamic but from an older perspective when everything was above board. The mutual interest in art was a nice touch for me, especially with the likes of the art classes and Delilah’s gallery. It helped to tie everything together in the end.

It was nice to see more of the residents of Puffin Island, and fleshed out the entire setting more.

I really liked Dilly. She is tenacious and determined, and even if she was guarded around men, I was happy to see her to open up with a good man like Max. Their relationship is fast and easy, they have art as a common interest and through that they get closer, and they show their kindness and support.

The Lighthouse Daughters of Puffin Island is the second book in the Puffin Island series, but it could be read as a standalone.

Christie Barlow has the skill of making me adore whatever she writes, this book was no exception.
It’s so easy to get caught up into her writing and storytelling that I feel at home between the page of her books.

Dilly is an artist and a gallery owner on Puffin Island. She is also proud to be the grandaughter of a late lighthouse keeper, so when the island's lighthouse is put on sale she convinces herself it should be hers.
After a bad breakup she swore off all men, but when she meets her former college professor, Max, will she be ready to reevaluate her choices?

I really liked Dilly. She is tenacious and determined, and even if she was guarded around men, I was happy to see her to open up with a good man like Max. Their relationship is fast and easy, they have art as a common interest and through that they get closer, and they show their kindness and support.

I can highly recommend this enjoyable novel. It has the right amount of humour, drama and intrigue.

OMG Christie Barlow has done it again. and written a totally unputdownable, completely devourable book, that I couldn't' get enough of.

I am absolutely adoring this new Puffin Island series so far, catching up with recurring characters and meeting new ones.

And this is a book that opens with high drama that had me instantly intrigued and drawn in, and that ends with me almost in tears at such a gorgeous ending.

In between we have even more fabulousness, as Dilly and Max start to get to know each other.

This is a very moving and poignant story in places, while being heartwarming and addictive in others. I just can't get enough of any of these characters. Just brilliant.

Thank you to One More Chapter and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

The Lighthouse Daughters of Puffin Island by Christie Barlow. What can I say other than I loved it and read in one day.

The setting of Puffin Island, with its stunning surroundings and strong sense of community, creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. The characters are well-developed and multi-dimensional, making it easy to become invested in their stories.

The book has multiple sub-plots that keep you engaged and curious about the outcome. At its core, it's a story about resilience, friendship, and love, as the protagonist navigates a journey of self-discovery after facing significant challenges.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more from this author. I highly recommend this author and series.


I requested and received an advance reader copy of this book from One More Chapter and Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The timeline in this book doesn't make sense (people's ages don't match up with the timeline) but if you can overlook that fact, this is a great book. I enjoyed it from the very first page and I loved the ending!

This is the second book in the Puffin Island series from this author. The small island is joined to the mainland by a causeway which can be crossed only at certain states of the tide. As well as being home to a large colony of puffins, the island has a close community of human inhabitants and is popular with tourists. At one time, ships passing near the island were protected from treacherous waters by its lighthouse and the keepers who maintained its warning beam. This book can be read as a standalone for those who haven’t read the first in the series.

This story features local artist and gallery owner Delilah (Dilly) Waters, whose late mother was actually born in the Puffin Island lighthouse. When it is announced that the building is to be put up for auction, Dilly is desperate to win the lighthouse and make it her home. Having recently had a narrow escape from a man who tried to con her out of her inheritance, Dilly has sworn off romance, but when a face from her past walks into the gallery, that may change. Max Harrington was Dilly’s art teacher at college. She had feelings for him then, which of course she had to ignore, but she realises that she is still attracted to him now. What’s more, it turns out that her feelings are reciprocated. However, Dilly makes a shock discovery that may prove an obstacle to any relationship developing with Max. It also turns out that there is a long-held secret waiting to be discovered.

This was an enjoyable book that I am happy to recommend. It was good to return to Puffin Island and meet up once more with some of the inhabitants who featured in the last book in the series. Dilly and Max were both likeable characters who seemed made for each other, but needed plenty of strength to overcome the hurdles being thrown in their direction. I loved Dilly’s idea of making the lighthouse into her home. I managed to guess the secret that was revealed later in the book, but that didn’t spoil my enjoyment of the story. Once again, I was fascinated by Puffin Island; it sounds a really lovely place to visit and I look forward to learning more about it in the next book in this series.

I'm absolutely loving this new series by Christie Barlow. I don't know how she does it but she has this amazing talent to just draw you in and make you part of every single story.
The added extra of dropping in little pieces of history to make each story so much more is just brilliant. The characters all tell their own story but it blends so perfectly. I can't wait for the next installment.

Thanks to the publishers and Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for a review.

This is another in the Puffin Island series and every bit as good as the others. Really enjoyed this.

Enjoyable easy read, the second instalment in this series but easy to read as a stand-alone. Lovely setting with interesting characters. Thank you netgalley for the advanced copy

A lovely read from Christie Barlow. I somehow missed the first book in the series but it didn't matter at all because they don't follow on. Enjoyable read.

In this the second of a new series by Christie Barlow, we are back on Puffin Island.

Delilah has her sights set on buying the Puffin Island Lighthouse, she thinks it will be the answer to all her problems after the tough time she has had lately. It is part of her family history and she cannot let it go to anyone else.

Max, Delilah's art teacher comes back into her life, when he finds work with Delilah's father and memories and feelings start to resurface but Delilah has sworn off all men and Max has it seems problems of his own.

As their paths continue to cross and a relationship develops it also comes to light that there is a mystery of the lighthouse that Delilah is so desperate to own.

A great second novel in this series and we start to see the secondary characters who will clearly make more of a presence in future novels.

For fans of Christie Barlow or someone who enjoys books which feature community, friendship and love at their hear. I envy anyone who hasn't read any of this authors books before, as you have a treat when you discover them.

Puffin Island is the most idyllic setting for a story and getting to know Dilly and Max just wonderful.
This is the second in the series from Christie Barlow and I’ve been totally absorbed in this one.
The history of the lighthouse and its keepers is fascinating and I’ve loved learning more about the community and all its secrets.
The chemistry between Dilly and Max was obvious from the start and I enjoyed seeing them both have a second chance in life with the support from the friend and community.
Another cracker from Christie Barlow and I can’t wait to see what’s next.

I know I am a bit late with my review on this book but was hospitalised for several weeks and my reading was a struggle, caught up with several books now and this is one book I really enjoyed, realised it was book 2 so have downloaded book 1 to read,. Dilly (Delilah) is a strong lovely character who just needs a new start, the book has some surprises and reunions reunions. Loved all the characters so looking forward to book 1 to catch up
My thanks as always goes to NetGalley and publisher HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for the read.

This is book #2 in the Puffin Island series. Whilst it is part of a series, it can easily be read as a standalone book. I never thought this author could come up with a better series than the Love Heart Lane books, but two books into the Puffin Island series and I’m hooked! We are back on the Island and get to meet Dilly Waters. Dilly is an Island girl and because of her family connections to the Lighthouse, when it comes up for sale, she knows she has to buy it. She’s been unlucky in love recently, but when Max, a face from the past, arrives on the Island, will that all change?

This was a lovely read. Straight away, I found myself hooked into Dilly’s story and it was a delight to back on Puffin Island. The story begins in a flashback to the night that Dilly’s mother was born in the Lighthouse and then we move back to present day to follow Dilly’s life. I really liked her character and admired her determination in purchasing the Lighthouse and running her Gallery, all on her own! Her relationship with Max was cute and romantic, and all the other Islanders (who we have met in the previous book) were fun and supportive in their friendships with Dilly. They all showed a great sense of community spirit and rallied round when it was needed.

The location sounded absolutely wonderful, and as I read, I could picture the Lighthouse with the stunning backdrop of Puffin Island. I could just image the Lighthouse when it was renovated, and was really jealous that I couldn’t live there as well!! This was such an easy read, and whilst it was lighthearted for most of the time, it also had some more emotional moments running through Dilly’s story. It was a warming read which you won’t want to put down until you’ve finished. Lovely characters, an amazing location and the perfect romantic storyline. Would definitely recommend.

Warmhearted, funny, fabulous characters and a gorgeous setting, Christie Barlow does it again. Returning to Puffin Island and this time following Dilly and Max, the story is full of heart and beautifully written. With enough drama to keep the pages turning I read it in one sitting. The characters are relatable and engaging and it’s the best in romantic escapism. Perfect for fans of Sarah Bennett, Philippe Ashley and Cathy Bramley.

I have loved all of Christie Barlow's books, and The Lighthouse Daughters of Puffin Island was another to add to that list!.

The next instalment in this beautiful series was as I have come to expect, a beautifully written story with a cast of endearing, captivating characters that are brought to life beautifully by the author.

A truly heart-warming read that I will definitely be recommending to others!

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishers for providing me with an ARC in return for my honest review."

I love Christie Barlow’s books, so have no idea how I’ve missed this series so far. What a great book - easy to get into and even though I haven’t read the other in the series I didn’t feel like I had missed any information pertinent to the unfolding of the situation featured in this book.
Lovely heartwarming story, filled with interesting & fully-formed characters and set in an idyllic sounding coastal community, this held my interest from beginning to end.
Absolutely loved this book & am hoping there’s more to come.