The Night MarkAuthor: Tiffany Reisz
Published by: MIRA
Publication Date: March 28, 2018
Format: eARC
Pages: 400
Source: Publisher
Faye Barlow is drowning. After the death of her beloved husband, Will, she cannot escape her grief and most days can barely get out of bed. But when she's offered a job photographing South Carolina's storied coast, she accepts. Photography, after all, is the only passion she has left.
In the quaint beach town, Faye falls in love again when she sees the crumbling yet beautiful Bride Island lighthouse and becomes obsessed with the legend surrounding The Lady of the Light—the keeper's daughter who died in a mysterious drowning in 1921. Like a moth to a flame, Faye is drawn to the lighthouse for reasons she can't explain. While visiting it one night, she is struck by a rogue wave and a force impossible to resist drags Faye into the past—and into a love story that is not her own.
Fate is changeable. Broken hearts can mend. But can she love two men separated by a lifetime?
Well, well, well … I do believe Tiffany Reisz has made a solid fan out of me. The Night Mark is the second book of hers that I’ve read and love. I don’t know why, but I tend to feel a bit reluctant to read her books because I get the lame-ass idea that it’ll be dense and boring. I have no clue why the hell I’d think that, because both books have been the total opposite. It’s damn near impossible to not be completely captivated by this story.
Faye is not in a good place after suffering such loss, so she decides to make some changes. When she travels to a South Carolina coastal town for work, the mystery and magic begins. She eventually finds herself transported back to 1921 where the way of living was a whole lot different. She’s even more shocked to find who else is there.
Reisz really does a fantastic job weaving this story of love and second chances that transcends time, all while masterfully unfolding a compelling mystery. It was a bit of a rollercoaster that had me gripping my Kindle at times, because the feels are very much real!
I totally fell for all of these wonderful characters, including Pat, Dolly, Ty, and a certain someones else. Plus, I’m a huge fan of humor and good dialogue, and both are very much accounted for here. It has it all!
This is absolutely a standalone, but I have to mention how much I love the connection to The Bourbon Thief.
Overall, I adore The Night Mark and look forward to reading more by Reisz.
I really need to try this author! A friend bought me one of her books but still!
Yes. I devoured this on audio and loved it Christy. She continues to impress me.
I still have not tried her books!
Awesome review. I can’t wait to read this book this month. This is a totally new author to me. Is there a happy ending? This sounds like a huge tearjerker. 😀
There are some emotional moments that made my eyes a little damp. And yes, there’s a HEA. 🙂
Aw, how lovely does this sound? And totally not dense! The time travel romance sounds like it’s done so well, and incorporated into the mystery even better.
I love that there is a connection to the Bourbon Thief in this, I’m completely sold on reading it now.
It’s a totally separate story, but a cool common factor.
I see her books around quite a bit and I have to say they sound a little darker than my usual read. But you’re making me want to pick something up by her! Should I start with this or The Bourbon Thief??
They are totally separate standalones, but have a cool connection that doesn’t impact one another. You could start with either one. This isn’t dark, and it has time travel. Think more along the lines of Outlander, but not as … long and historical, if you know what I mean. The Bourbon Thief is really good, but doesn’t have any ‘magical’ elements like TT or whatever.
Time travel..oh that sounds interesting.
I haven’t read anything by her yet but this one catches my attention with going to the 20’s. Great review!
Another Tiffany fan. I need to read this author! This sounds so good and I really love a good second chance romance! Brilly review!
I’ve only read one of Reisz’s books (The Siren) and I’m giggling so hard over you thinking anything she writes could be dense and boring. 😉 I’m happy you enjoy The Night Mark so well though. I got The Bourbon Thief for Christmas so I’ll make sure I read that prior to TNM.
You don’t HAVE to read one before the other, they’re totally separate. They just have something in common that connects them. That’s in both books. But TBT is excellent!
This sounds amazingly good, Christy! I will have to check my library for this book. Great review!
I have not read her books and now I am very curious! Great review.
It’s funny how we get ideas about certain books/authors from the covers, word of mouth, synopsis, whatever. Glad you enjoy Reisz. I think I have one of them in my tbr pile somewhere!
Ooo! This sounds good! I love stories like this. I need to give this author a try. Thanks for bringing this one to my attention, Christy!
I love that this is a standalone but still has connections to the other book by this author! This sounds like such an incredible concept; I’m adding this one to my list for sure! I love that cover, too 🙂
~Mckenzie
It’s kind of fun when an author connects two of their books, even if they aren’t related at all. I am curious to try this author!!
I’ve not read any of her books because of similar reasons lol. I have two physical copies of this… I have NO idea why x.x but now.. I might give it a shot, I like the time travel part of it
Reisz is a master with her words, I think. Her unique way of telling a story is so compelling I just can’t let the book go. And this has happened with every single one of her books that I have read…
I’m so happy you enjoyed The Night Mark as much as I did, Christy. You made me want to read it again 🙂
What a gorgeous cover! I love books that can be read as standalones, because sometimes you just don’t want to commit fully to a series. I’ve thought the same about a few authors in the past and picked up one of their reads only to be surprised and absolutely delighted. I’m so happy you enjoyed this one Christy, wonderful review! <3 <3
I have never read her books, but I have heard heard good things about her. I have read a few reviews on this title and they have all been glowing, so I may have to check out her work.
I tried reading The Siren but just couldn’t get into it. I just didn’t care for the MC all that much. However, this sounds like a fantastic read. I love time travel and I need to know who this mystery person is that she meets back in time.
I love Tiffany Reisz. I’ve read most of her stuff. My love goes all the way back to The Sinner. I can’t remember how I stumbled upon her. She isn’t my normal read, but I’m so glad that I found her. I plan to get this book soon.
YES! I was a novice to Reisz’s stories but with The Night Mark I am a die hard fan, like seriously. This story surprised me and I would’ve seriously regretted it if I had given up early on when Faye’s character was so cold towards everything.
Ohh great review I heard nothing but great things about Tiffany Reisz books that I really want to give one of her books a try. Thank you so much for the awesome post.
This sounds really wonderful! I have never heard of this author but humor and good dialogue always gets me interested as do wonderful characters.
A lovely review!
I finished this book last week and loved it. My review is coming up soon. I just can’t stop once I start reading her books. Real unputdownables. It’s funny you thought they were dull Christy! LOL Her Original Sin series.. .OMG!!! Anything but dull 🙂
Never read anything about this but I love it!
Huh, sounds pretty interesting. And I do like the 1920s as a setting! Glad you enjoyed this one!
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So glad to see you enjoyed this one. I haven’t had a chance to read it yet, but I love this author. If you like humor, I hope you get the chance to read her Original Sinners series one day. You must make Kingsley’s acquaintance. LOL
Great review!