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MAY BOOK COVER OF THE MONTH

Widow's Walk

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Widow's Walk - Reviews

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Lizbeth Sullivan looks forward to her upcoming wedding. She and William are ecstatic to be tying the knot and work vigorously together to organize the huge event. One thing that Lizbeth wants more than anything is for her father to escort her down the aisle. His duties usually take him away from home since he is a Captain of his own fishing vessel, the Misty Pride. For Lizbeth, it has been a harrowing nightmare each time her father is out at sea and a storm gale arises. On the eve of their marriage, a horrendous storm shatters mayhem on the seas that has Lizbeth on pins and needles worried about her father. She stands on the widow’s walk watching the terrible gale as she prays all the ones in the ship will be given safe passage home. William, concerned over Lizbeth, decides to stay with her not desiring to leave her alone. She seeks the reassurance that the lighthouse light will guide the men to shore safely but when the beacon of the light doesn’t shine, trepidation really sets in.

Widow's Walk is an electrifying story. I love books that are filled with tender romance and anything with lighthouses. Every beautiful detail in this poignant read is depicted brilliantly. The characters and their conversations along with the whole complete setting really enhance and make it unique. It is such a forceful read that I found myself relating to the characters in many ways. They reach out and touch down to the soul. Lizbeth is such a robust woman and with William she seems to stand even taller. I am so glad that he was an understanding man and not like some of the other citizens in that time frame. Nikki Leigh shapes a book that excels, gives hope and proves, romance is still alive. With her talent she composes a book where this reader visualized everything as if right in the middle of the storm, right down to the slashing waves. Her in-depth writing exhibits Lizbeth’s pain and joy throughout the story. She knows how to craft a masterpiece that touches not only the heart but also the soul. With a colorful well-rounded cast of secondary characters and a picturesque setting hard to forget, this reader found this book an absolute breath-taking, gratifying read. It is one that I could read again and again.

Reviewed by: Linda L

         http://www.fallenangelreviews.com/2006/June/LindaL-WidowsWalk.htm

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"Kudos to Nikki Leigh. Her historical romance, Widow's Walk, is a tour de force that captures the spirit of New England, of the sea-faring men, and the women who love them. This one is a real keeper!"—Arline Chase, author of Killraven, Spirit Series, Spirit of Earth, Spirit of Fire www.arlinechase.com

 
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Rating 4 stars
Release Date 2006.01.1 Sensuality Rating sweet
Lizbeth Sullivan is busy preparing for her wedding to the man of her dreams, William Kinsey. A violent storm blows up and her father is lost. It was a loss that could have been prevented if the lighthouse keeper had been doing his job properly. With the tragedy occurring a few days before her wedding, Lizbeth and William know they must postpone it. It is their love for each other that helps them get through the weeks that follow. William Kinsey and Lizbeth love each other as no one else can. It will be this love that will get them through the death of her father and all the other problems that follow.

Widow's Walk is a testimony to what we can endure and conquer if we had the right person next to us. Lizbeth was an independent woman indulged by her father. There were many people in the town who resented this and let her know. William was her perfect match. Very strong, he would not tolerate any one hurting her. Together they can handle and conquer everything life throws at them. Truly an inspiration to those of us who have handled tragedies, Widow's Walk is a must read novel. Kudos to Nikki Leigh for penning such a wonderful tale.

Reviewer Elise Lyn
Posted 2006.06.18

http://ecataromance.com/reviews?type=&id=1088

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Four Coffee Cup Rating

      Lizbeth worries each time there is a storm and her father is out at sea. On the eve of her pending marriage to William, a storm begins to rage. Watching from the Widow’s Walk, a small platform atop their house, Lizbeth prays the Misty Pride will be safe.
      William has loved Lizbeth ever since he can remember and cannot wait to marry her. Rushing to check on her well being during the storm, he goes against propriety to see her alone at home and stay with her.
      It is October 1841. The storm worsens and, along with Lizbeth, he is horrified to discover the lighthouse is not lit and the Misty Pride in trouble. Begging Lizbeth to stay home, William gets help and goes to the lighthouse. He finds the keeper passed out on the floor...
    The first in a series of three books, Widow’s Walk has intriguing sub plots and support characters. Nikki Leigh pens a very strong-minded heroine in Lizbeth. With excellent character portrayals, this book is one you can really sit back and relax with. It takes in quite a span of time, finishing in 1852, so the reader gets the satisfaction of seeing Lizbeth and William's realization of their dreams. If you love historicals, do not miss Widow's Walk.

Wendy - Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance
http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/BookReviews/WidowsWalk.html

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Four Beacon Review for Widow's Walk


 

 

by Nikki Leigh
 
Widow's Walk is a woeful historic romance set against the backdrop of the Atlantic coast. Lizbeth Sullivan is to be married within days when an accident at sea claims her father. More tragic than the accident itself, are the reasons behind it, which will set the town on edge. Finally able to marry, Lizbeth and William are not free from heartbreak as they attempt to have a family and run the business that Lizbeth inherited from her father. With the aide of her friends and the love of her man, Lizbeth struggles to overcome the loss of her parents and to remain proper despite her strong spirit.
 
I could just picture the sea gulls dipping onto the water as the fishing boats came ashore in the quaint town of Misty Cove. Sated with colorful characters such as Ida the mercantile owner and Sara the Portuguese housekeeper, Widow's Walk, was a pleasurable journey. I welcomed the balance of despair and delight in the young woman's life. Her emotions were genuinely presented as if I could feel Lizbeth's love and pain. And of course, I had to root for a woman who threw propriety out the window for a trip to town.
 -- reviewed by C.C.

Lighthouse Literary Reviews

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Widow's Walk
by
Nikki Leigh

5 Magical Wands
 

 

Childhood sweethearts Lizbeth and William are preparing for their forthcoming marriage when a storm hits Misty Cove. Lizbeth's father is a ship's captain, and his boat is out at sea that night. When William realises that the lighthouse is not lit, he realises that the ship is in danger. Tragically, Lizbeth's father is killed when the ship founders...

The couple begin to rebuild their lives, forced by social convention to postpone their marriage until after a period of mourning. The tragedy has struck deep into the town of Misty Cove, and Lizbeth wants to uncover who was responsible for the death of her father. As the days progress, she uncovers hidden secrets and encounters both betrayal and support from unexpected places.

This is the first of a trilogy set in Ms Leigh's wonderful imaginary town of Misty Cove. Readers of 'Stormy View' will recognize the landscape, but the story takes place over a century before the events of that book. Told in the first person from the perspectives of Lizbeth and William, 'Widow's Walk' plunges us straight into the hearts and minds of the characters. The plot unfolds over a decade in the young couple's life together, and there is intrigue and suspense a-plenty as well as time for tears and laughter. Lizbeth is a strong, independent woman and readers will really engage with her. A well-recommended read.

http://www.enchantedramblings.net/reviews/review0266.html

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This review is from one of the women in the study group where Widow's Walk was expanded and refined :) Thanks Patty.

Hi Nikki – Loved your book!  Congratulations again. 

Nikki Leigh cleverly blends appealing characters with life in a 19th century American fishing village to bring us this tale of one woman’s courageous struggle to give meaning to her father’s death and marry the man she loves.  --  Patricia Evans

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