Firstly thank you Netgalley for this Arc

Another brilliant book in this series, these books never fail to amaze me, emotional heartwarming and so true to life

I do love Fenella’s books, you just know that you will lose yourself to it. This one is no exception.
Following the Roby family at Harbour House, Emily is having trouble deciding her position in the family. Dad looks upon her as her little girl, siblings George and foster brother Sammy as a big sister who can help them with difficulties, and mum Elizabeth who depends on her to keep an eye on the house while she is busy. Emily seeks solace at the Peterson’s farm where she helps out with the three young ones. When Emily does something out of character her parents are upset, leaving Emily confused ( is she responsible or not?
Nancy who works at the house helping with the cooking & cleaning is walking out with fisherman Dan Brooks (who her mother Molly isn’t sure about) is delighted when Dan decides to become a barge man. This means that he won’t be at sea for such long spells and skipper of the Lady Beth Percy Jackson is a kind person, offering Dan lodging when his nasty step father starts using his fists. Dan & Nancy’s relationship takes the rocky path, danger creeps up on Dan, an inheritance that puts temptation Nancy’s way, nature causes a tragedy, what could go wrong?

Loved the two stories working together. It made me feel happy, sad,,upset in equal measures . Still love sammy, he fitted in so well. My favourite character was Emily, least favourite was Dans stepfather. I enjoyed the family dynamics, father being figurehead and the one to be obeyed with just one look/word (just how I was brought up). Roll on the next one.