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2021 Literary Escapes Challenge

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27 / 51 states. 53% done!

2021 Fall Into Reading Challenge

2021 Fall Into Reading Challenge

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2021 Children's Historical Fiction Reading Challenge

2021 Children's Historical Fiction Reading Challenge
(Hosted by Yours Truly!)

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2021 Popsugar Reading Challenge

2021 Popsugar Reading Challenge

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32 / 50 books. 64% done!

Booklist Queen's 2021 Reading Challenge

Booklist Queen's 2021 Reading Challenge

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35 / 52 books. 67% done!

2021 Historical Fiction Reading Challenge

2021 Historical Fiction Reading Challenge

2021 Craving for Cozies Reading Challenge

2021 Craving for Cozies Reading Challenge

The 52 Club's 2021 Reading Challenge

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38 / 52 books. 73% done!
Monday, September 04, 2017

Highlands Romance a Swift, Swoony Read (With a Giveaway!)

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(Image from Barnes & Noble) 

During the ten years he spent in foreign lands fighting for the Crown, Color Sergeant Conall Stewart dreamed of one thing: home.  Now that he's back in Scotland, he's devastated by what he sees.  While the Highlands are as beautiful as he remembers, his childhood house has been burned to the ground, his ancestral lands charred by the greed of his own countrymen.  With his family run off their land, maybe even killed, Conall has no idea what to do now. 

http://www.blogginboutbooks.com/p/lds-authors.htmlWhile he sends out inquiries, hoping to discover his family's fate, Conall rents a farm in a nearby town.  His home is one of the nicest in the village, naturally attractive to thieves.  When Conall discovers one such trespasser, he hauls the young boy home to his mother, sure the wee burglar will receive a sufficient scolding.  The soldier is shocked by Aileen Leslie's indignant response to his accusations.  Taken aback by the woman's negligent parenting and unwillingness to face the reality of Jaime's obvious criminal behavior, Conall washes his hands of the family altogether.

It's not long, though, before Conall finds himself coming to the aid of the widow and her son.  Before he knows it, he's developed a fondness for the boy.  His feelings for Jaime's mother have grown, well, far beyond fondness.  Before the relationship has a chance to go anywhere, though, Aileen's past comes calling.  With everything he cares about on the line, Conall must decide how far he's willing to go to save the people he loves.  

I've never been a big fan of romance novels, but I do enjoy a sweet Regency love story every so often.  Author Jennifer Moore is one of my go-to authors in this genre.  Having read most of her books, I know I can count on Moore to deliver an exciting, engaging tale featuring a brave, likable heroine; a courageous, dashing hero; a rich, exotic setting; and a positive, uplifting tone.  Moore's newest novel, Miss Leslie's Secret, is no exception.  It offers everything I love in a Regency romance—and more.  Although I've enjoyed all the books I've read by Moore, I think this one is my favorite.  I adored the setting, the characters, and the sweet romance between Conall and Aileen.  If you are in the mood for a swift, swoony read set in the always enchanting Scottish Highlands, I definitely recommend Miss Leslie's Secret.


Grade:

 

If this were a movie, it would be rated:

 

for violence and some disturbing subject matter

To the FTC, with love:  I received a finished copy of Miss Leslie's Secret from the generous folks at Covenant.  Thank you!

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5 comments:

  1. Jenny05 September, 2017 14:13

    I love go to authors.

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  2. Lark 05 September, 2017 16:35

    Gotta love a book that's set in Scotland! :) It's one of my favorite places.

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  3. Renae06 September, 2017 09:15

    I have really enjoyed Jennifer Moore's book and would love to win this one.

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  4. Lori Widdison06 September, 2017 20:08

    I love Jennifer Moore and need books for my new bookcase!

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  5. Laura Waltz07 September, 2017 08:24

    Love her books! Definitely on my wish list. Thanks for the review to read. :)

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