Review: Light in the Dark by Kate McWilliams

When Alex moved to Moon Harbour to put down roots, she didn’t expect to run into her summer fling and first love. It’s been twelve years since Sam broke both their hearts but they’re older and wiser and the fire between them has never been hotter. Alex just wants to settle down and see if they can make something work, but the little township is hiding some ugly secrets and someone is dangerously unhappy Alex came to Moon Harbour.

I liked how while Sam and Alex have painful history, there’s no resentment or a secret baby, just an acknowledgment that they were two teenagers who made poor choices. Now they’re together again, they have a chance to build a future, if they can shake the growing sense of threat. It was awesome that Alex put up boundaries around finding her own feet before starting a relationship and Sam not only respected those, he communicated his own as well, even if he did get a tad overprotective.

Backing up the romance are a cast of new friends (some clearly setting up for their own book) and some background villagers, all happily matchmaking Sam and Alex from day one. Now, there are a couple of plot threads that don’t go anywhere (at least in this book) and a few unanswered questions but nothing huge.

It’s low angst, open door, and on the shorter side. If you’re looking for a steamy second chance romance with plenty of sexual tension and a side of danger, this one deserves a look!

Light in the Dark is available now

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from Indie Pen PR; all opinions are my own