Genre:
Historical Romance
Themes:
Against All Odds
Angsty
Coming Out
Disguised as a Man
Historical
Interracial / Multicultural Relationship
Long Distance Relationship
Loss / Grieving / Widow
Misfit / Socially Awkward
Mistaken or False Identity
Self-Discovery
Slow Burn
Taboo / Forbidden Relationship
Heat Level:
Medium (sex scenes are included and may use mildly graphic description)
Archetypes:
Shopkeeper / Cashier
Geographic Location:
United States: New England / Northeast
Setting:
Historical
Seaside / Beach
Small Town / Rural
Sexual / Gender Identity:
Bi or Pansexual
Queer
Femme
Protagonist Identity:
Latinx / Hispanic
Lighthouse Keeper
By Eliza Lentzski
Two worlds collide, bound by an undeniable connection.
In 1874, in the quaint coastal town of Provincetown, Massachusetts, the ocean’s waves echo with tales of lost love. Lizzy Darby, a resilient young woman with a heart marked by past sorrows, seeks refuge in the familiarity of her parents’ general store. Scarred by the loss of her first love to the unpredictable sea, Lizzy strives to find solace in the routine of her daily life.
Joana Maria Pascoal is a spirited immigrant from the Azores Islands. In her quest for a brighter future for her family, Joana adopts the guise of a man to secure a lucrative position as the town’s lighthouse keeper. As Lizzy and Joana’s lives become intertwined, an undeniable connection forms, one that transcends the boundaries imposed by their society.
Haunted by the wreckage of her past romance, Lizzy grapples with the fear of opening her heart again. Joana, trapped by a disguise that shields her from prejudice but endangers her livelihood, battles the urge to succumb to a forbidden love. Her dual identity hangs in the balance, a secret that, if exposed, could shatter the financial support crucial for her family’s survival.
Clandestine meetings, stolen moments, and the heart’s yearnings collide with the harsh realities of a world bound by tradition and familial expectations. Will the secrets that Lizzy and Joana harbor tear them apart, or can their burgeoning relationship overcome the circumstances that threaten a promising new love?