Highland Blessings

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TAYLOR, JENNIFER HUDSON

HIGHLAND BLESSINGS

Kidnapped on her wedding day

Scotland 1474. Highland warrior Bryce MacPhearson kidnaps Akira MacKenzie on her wedding day to honour a promise he made to his dying father. When he forces Akira to wed him, hoping to end a half century old feud between their clans, she struggles to overcome her anger and resentment. Her strength in the Lord becomes a witness to Bryce. She learns to forgive, and he begins to trust. How will God turn a simple promise into a beautiful Highland Blessing?

But there is a traitor in their midst...and murder is the ultimate weapon.

My Review:

published in c2010

This is my second read of this novel. The first time was in print, this time I took advantage of an Audible Plus offer and listened to Elle Newland's expert narration. Both the story and the storyteller are brilliant.

A debut novel. A Medieval Romance set in Scotland. Written for the Christian market. Unexpected and enthralling. Bold and slightly untamed Highland warriors are a staple of general market romance but rarely found in Christian Fiction so this was a nice break from the 'norm.'

Bryce is a drool worthy candidate for a rough and tumble hero, but it's his tenderness that stole my heart from the very first chapter. What a lethal combination!

And Akira is such a contradiction of gentle Christian and fiery warrior woman. She keeps Bryce on his toes, constantly delighting (and infuriating) him with her surprising behaviour. Of course he falls hard, and she doesn't realize it until tragedy strikes and then, just when you think they have a chance to build a loving life together, something sinister creeps into their midst.

Taylor does a magnificent job with the time period and I especially appreciated the authenticity she gave the Scottish dialogue. It wasn't overdone, just enough to immerse me in the setting, adding extra flavour to an already rich reading experience.

 GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

This giveaway is for a gently read paperback copy -- it's been stored in open shelves so there is a bit of yellowing along the page ends.

If you would like a chance to win a copy of  Highland Blessings, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add an email to your 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 July 23 2022 . Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!