Heart in the Highlands

GIVEAWAY

KIMBALL, HEIDI

HEART IN THE HIGHLANDS

An arranged marriage was never what Callum Darrington, future Duke of Edinbane, imagined for himself. But with the well-being of his uncle's family hanging in the balance, Callum strikes a bargain with his father and reluctantly agrees to tie himself to a stranger. The reality of the lovely Lady Katherine is more than he could have hoped for, and their wedding heralds a bright new future for the couple -- until Callum discovers his father deliberately deceived him. Callum lashes out, setting in motion heartbreak not even he could have foreseen.

Four years later, Callum is ready to piece together the marriage he so carelessly destroyed. But their years apart have hardened Kate: she is not the naive and trusting young woman she once was, and she has no intention of allowing Callum a foothold in her life or her heart. Despite her coldness, Callum works to regain her trust and rebuild their marriage, not realizing Kate harbours a secret that could change everything -- and this time there is much more at stake than just her heart.

My Review:

I'm gobsmacked! In twitter-pated biblio heaven with mush for brains so excuse me while I ramble. 

Whhhoooaaa -- my first Heidi Kimball book, but definitely not my last!!! 

I was expecting a delicious marriage of convenience story and I got so much more! Emotionally churning, heart skipping, achingly romantic....I can't even...

It all starts with an abrupt marriage of convenience that goes terribly awry and then fast forwards to four years later when the errant groom returns to set things right only the spurned bride is having none of it. But it's so much more complicated than that. 

I wanted to be furious at Callum, but I could only feel an aching sorrow for all he has endured and Kimball writes him in such a way that it's impossible not to understand the darkness that takes hold of him. And Kate! Her whole world turned upside down and inside out -- it was easy to see her side of things too. So there I was, the entire read, empathizing my heart out on behalf of them both! I was wrung out by the time I reached the end...and enjoyed every blessed second of Kimball's storytelling marvel matched with Noah Wall's impeccable narration. (Callum's Scottish lilt...I swoon just thinking about it!) Definitely an audible selection I will happily listen to again and again.

Heart in the Highlands is one of the most romantical love stories I've ever read! A redemptive story with depth and hope, it champions the power of forgiveness. Unforgettable.

Goal Update: Goal #4 Read more new-to-me authors; Goal #5 Diversify my reading -- setting -- Scotland

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

This giveaway is for an ebook copy.

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Heart in the Highlands, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT AND DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday January 15 2022. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck