AT LIGHTHOUSE POINT – Suzanne Woods Fischer

In “At Lighthouse Point” by Suzanne Woods Fischer, Blaine Grayson returns to the beautiful “Three Sisters Island” with a grandiose Camp Kicking Moose plan to remodel Moose Manor’s kitchen. Unfortunately, during her absence, her sister, a hopeless cook, did it and made a mess of it, too, at least in Blaine’s eyes. Added to that heart-rending blow, she is ignored by her former best friend, Dr. Artie Lotosky, now the Island’s resident doctor. As festering old wounds are painfully re-opened, Blaine must let go of an old dream to start living a new one, opening her heart up to a brand new purpose and a brilliant future, hitherto unimaginable. Suzanne Woods Fisher’s novel exhorts you to release what never really mattered, and cling to the bedrock strength of divine faith, love of family, and sterling friendships, which are all that really matter in the end.

THE MOONLIGHT SCHOOL – Suzanne Woods Fischer

“The Moonlight School” by Suzanne Woods Fischer is a deeply moving, uplifting and inspiring story about the transforming power of love. In the spring of 1911, haunted by grievous personal tragedy, Lucy Wilson while assisting her cousin Cora Wilson Stewart, superintendent of schools, is appalled by the extremely primitive conditions and terrible intellectual poverty she encounters in the hills of Kentucky. 

Cora knows the twin plagues of illiteracy and poverty only too well herself, having been born in the hills. So does Brother Wyatt, a singing and traveling school master. Cora plans to open the schoolhouses to adults on silvery moonlit nights, believing that combating poverty will eliminate illiteracy. However, will the people of the hills attend school? Meanwhile Lucy, emerging from a life hidden in the shadows, finds true purpose and love.

This captivating novel brings to life the story that shocked the nation to take adult literacy seriously. It is a captivating story with engaging characters who tug poignantly and plaintively at your heartstrings. This is a tale inspired by true events, fascinating history and great storytelling. I highly recommend it.

Miriam Jacob

ON A COASTAL BREEZE – Suzanne Woods Fisher

“On A Coastal Breeze” by Suzanne Woods Fisher is a stunning novel about forgiveness, redemption and second chances that will passionately pull at your heartstrings to bring out the music within.

When Paul Grayson settled on Three Sisters Island, Madison, his second daughter never dreamt that her life would change so dramatically. When the new Pastor Richard O’ Shea, an avid parachutist who loves skydiving, floats down from the sky onto the island, he creates quite a stir. It was only when Madison heard his full name that a bell rang in her mind. As far as Maddie was concerned, Pastor Ricky O’Shea should remain a distant, suppressed, if-not-forgotten memory, not an adventurous skydiver.

Pastor Ricky O’Shea looked exactly as Maddie remembered, dark eyes, a strong, vibrant, dynamic personality, courageous and fearless. But Maddie was older and wiser. Enough of the old turbulent past. Time to grow up and move on.

Ricky was completely comfortable with himself. He fervently hoped Maddie wished him well in his new role as pastor. Over eight years had passed. Time to forgive and forget. Today heralded a brand new start. A clean breeze cleansed Maddie’s mind, giving her a fresh start with God’s healing power.

Maddie tried to understand God’s plan for her. She must let the Lord turn her weakness into strength. God’s guidance and wisdom were her strength and confidence. Only what God thought of her ultimately mattered. Maddie prayed that the Lord would fill her with His wisdom, healing and hope.

And so, when Rick finally proposed, Maddie sensed that God had prepared her to love Rick wholeheartedly with a lasting, mature love. More than that, Maddie knew that if she trusted God with her life and Rick’s, she was safe. And so, Maddie said yes, to God and to Rick, confidently trusting that their story would end well in God’s hands.

As this lovely story caught hold of my heartstrings, I just had to explain the heart of the story to prospective readers, to urge you to get your own copy to treasure always.

Miriam Jacob