Historical Fiction > Scotland
14th-19th Centuries
Embrace the Dawn
Back of the Book:
Are they willing to risk love and freedom for queen and country?
Heather Gordon has enjoyed the privileges of sixteenth-century Scottish nobility her entire life. Despite this comfort and ease, she years for a more fulfilling existence. Her prayers are soon answered—though not quite the way she expected.
Duncan Mackenzie has never known a life beyond the rugged Highland countryside. When a daring rescue is planned to free Mary, Queen of Scots, Duncan finds he is the key to unlocking the fortress where she is imprisoned. But first he must shed his rough Highland ways and learn to behave as a fine gentleman—something only a member of the nobility can teach him.
Heather and Duncan find themselves drawn together against their better judgment to complete this daring rescue. But in the close quarters of Duncan’s remote Highland cottage, there is more stirring than political rebellion. Deceit, betrayal, and unexpected love draw you into this gripping story.
My Review:
Kathleen has woven another fine tale filled with suspense, love, and real people you can identify with. Her writing is of the highest quality, and I couldn’t find anything wrong with the intricacies of the story at all. I enjoyed reading it, and always find my heart melting at the tender moments found in each of her books.
I sometimes wonder if there is really a strong, initial attraction to someone like the romance books often portray. Can you really be so strongly attracted to someone that you must find a way to be with them, just by looking at them? I tend to think not, but then again it’s never happened to me. This tends to be a theme in a lot of books, not just Kathleen’s. But is it reality? I’ll leave that up to you to decide.
I wouldn’t say this was her best book, as it didn’t have nearly the action as some of her others had. (I tend to like high-action books, though.) It was a well-crafted story and entertaining, though. If you like Kathleen’s other books I’m sure you’ll like this one.