Amidst Scotland's rolling hills and shimmering lochs, unfolds the tale of Journey to Bongary Spring, a clean historical romance novel by Kasey Stockton.
Highlights: 3 Great Things About Journey to Bongary Spring
A sweet love story set in a captivating historical era with elements of loyalty and sacrifice.
The complexities of family and community.
A satisfying resolution to the love story.
At the heart of the story lies Isobel McEwan, a spirited woman yearning for a life she does not believe she can have, with a man she desperately needs to forget, all while accepting a future that goes against her heart. Kieran Buchanan cares only for revenge, but as he discovers, life often has other plans.
As Isobel embarks on an unconvential and ill-conceived journey to Bongary Spring, a healing well, Kieran is tasked with fetching her home. Obstacles lurk along the way, threatening their safety and testing the limits of their newfound connection.
The novel's writing is lyrical and creates a vivid tapestry of the Scottish landscape and its inhabitants. The romance between Isobel and Kieran is sweet and tender, blossoming in the adversity they face. Their interactions are filled with sweet chemistry and heartwarming moments. Keiran is perhaps my favorite, more so because of his flaws and his patience.
Journey to Bongary Spring offers a charming story, engaging characters, and a captivating setting that will transport you to a bygone era. The novel's clean nature makes it suitable for all readers, and its sweet and easy-to-read style makes it a nice choice for a cozy evening in.
Note: Although Isobel and Keiran's love story is complete, this book ends on a cliffhanger. A big one. Now, I don't mind a good cliffhanger, really, especially since there is another book. I only wish the second book was about the secondary character who most intrigued me in book one. Alas, I must wait for book three (but I will read book two).
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About the Book
Journey to Bognary Spring by Kasey Stockton
(Retailer Description)
He only has eyes for revenge, and she only has eyes for him.
Isobel McEwan has been beholden to her chief for eight years—ever since he took her in and gave her a home after her parents died. So when he asks her to marry a rival laird to aid the clans in finding peace, she has little choice but to agree to his request. The only problem: she’s desperately in love with another man.
To free herself from the burden of unrequited love before entering into a marriage of convenience, Isobel devises a plan to journey to the healing well that has helped so many others, certain that if she can drink from its spring, she will be healed from her lovesickness for Kieran and prepared to marry the rival laird. But her chief will never willingly let her go, so she must sneak out in the dead of night and cross through dangerous lands alone.
After watching a rival clan kill his father in an ambush, Kieran Buchanan’s only ambition in life is to see them pay for what they did. Biding his time until he can accomplish his goal, Kieran dedicates his life to helping his uncle’s clan train and defend themselves. He’s sworn fealty to his uncle, so when the man asks him to track down Isobel and bring her home, he complies.
With the man she loves close on her tail, Isobel must hurry to the spring if she has any hope of callusing her heart against him. But what can she do when he catches up to her on enemy territory?
Book one in the Myths of Moraigh Trilogy. The books are not stand-alone novels and must be read in order for full comprehension, but each novel has its own satisfying love story.
Book 1 of 3: Myths of Moraigh Trilogy
Publisher: Golden Owl Press
Publication: August 30, 2021
Book Type: Novel
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