In the previous book in this series, we met Erica Masters who came home to Pelican Crossing to stay with her brother, Joe, after many years to escape an abusive marriage. Having returned to Perth following her husband's death, she soon finds herself missing her home town, particularly when it seems her only son's plan is for her to become their permanent, live in babysitter. She loves her granddaughter, but she is not having someone else dictate when and what she does any longer!
Erica has some clear goals in mind for her return to Pelican Crossing, including getting back to work as a nurse, living independently and reconnecting with her old friends. She is also very clear that she has no time for a relationship. However, it seems that her heart has not read the room as it does seem to respond in completely the opposite way every time she runs into her first love, Jamie Whittaker.
Jamie has always lived in Pelican Crossing, but it hasn't always been easy. His ex wife left him for the bright lights and more exciting life in the city, and he hasn't had much to do with her since. He has raised their two sons, and established a successful boat charter business. He has always held a flame for his first love, Erica, and now that she is back in town could it finally be their chance.
I must say that Jamie had the patience of a saint during this story. Erica was very hot and cold in this book, but her reactions do actually make sense to me. After so many years of being controlled and abused, it must be difficult to learn to trust your own feelings and your own gut instincts, let alone to trust men. It is especially hard for her to think that history might be repeating itself in her own family.
Once again, the whole community of Pelican Crossing comes to life in this book. It is definitely the kind of town it would be lovely to be part of. I also liked that we have Erica's school friends were part of this book (albeit one of them spent the whole book off page) and I look forward to reading their stories in the future.
I have been reflecting on the title of Safe Harbour, and I have decided that this is exactly what Maggie Christensen's books are for me. I look forward to each new book knowing that I am going to have a very soothing reading experience, and close the book with a happy sigh, This doesn't mean that the books avoid difficult subjects, but rather that those subjects are dealt with in a very considered fashion.
It is a real pleasure to once again visit Pelican Crossing!
I am sharing this review with the New Release Challenge hosted by The Chocolate Lady's Book Reviews. Be sure to check out other stops on the tour shown below. Thanks to the author and Rachel's Random Resources for the review copy.
Rating 4/5
About the book:
Safe Harbour in Pelican Crossing: An emotional and uplifting story of friends, family and second chances
After the death of her abusive husband, Erica Masters returns to Perth, eager for a fresh start and the birth of her granddaughter. But when she learns her husband has changed his Will in favour of their son, leaving her with nothing, she flees to seek refuge in Pelican Crossing, the place she once called home.
Having sold his fishing boat after a bitter divorce which left him to bring up his two teenage sons, Jamie Whittaker has found success with his fishing charter business. Thrilled by the arrival of his first grandchild, he is stunned when his teenage flame, Erica, reappears in town.
As the pair reconnect, old feelings resurface, but Erica remains guarded after her painful past. Jamie, determined to win Erica's heart once again, manages to break through her defences until a family tragedy turns their lives upside down.
With everything unravelling around them, can these two troubled souls build a future together?
If you enjoy emotional reads, you'll love this gripping tale of love and second chances.
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About the Author:
After a career in education, Maggie Christensen began writing contemporary women’s fiction portraying mature women facing life-changing situations, and historical fiction set in her native Scotland. Her travels inspire her writing, be it her trips to visit family in Scotland, in Oregon, USA or her home on Queensland’s beautiful Sunshine Coast. Maggie writes of mature heroines coming to terms with changes in their lives and the heroes worthy of them. Maggie has been called the queen of mature age fiction and her writing has been described by one reviewer as like a nice warm cup of tea. It is warm, nourishing, comforting and embracing.
From the small town in Scotland where she grew up, Maggie was lured to Australia by the call to ‘Come and teach in the sun’. Once there, she worked as a primary school teacher, university lecturer and in educational management. Now living with her husband of over thirty years on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, she loves walking on the deserted beach in the early mornings and having coffee by the river on weekends. Her days are spent surrounded by books, either reading or writing them – her idea of heaven!
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