Embrace the Dawn by Kathleen Morgan

Scottish Highlands 1691
Rumored to have murdered his wife, Ruarc MacDonald has a reputation as a dangerous man. Now his faith and honor are about to be put to the test.
After escaping a violent marriage, Killian Campbell swears no man will hurt or control her again. As she fights for her own life and her son's, Killian is forced to seek safety in the arms of the one man who could destroy her future.
Only as Ruarc and Killian join together can they each make peace with the past and the feuding clansmen who threaten to divide them forever.

This was a really good read. I'm a huge fan of Kathleen Morgan. Good story plot, character development and suspense. Some loop holes left to be considered but overall a good book. I mean who doesn't love a romantic adventure in the Scottish highlands?

7 out of 10

On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson

Andrew Peterson spins a riveting tale for all ages following Janner, Tink and Leeli Igiby, and their trusty dog, Nugget, in escape from the vicious Fangs of Dang who seek the lost jewels of Anniera. Quirky characters and their world of wonders - from the edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness to the deadly Glipwood Forest and beyond - set the stage for this epic adventure that includes...
- original songs and silly poems
- an ex-pirate grandfather
- toothy cows and a real sea dragons
- tours of Anklejelly Manor and Peet the Sock Man's treehouse
- suspenseful legend and fascinating lore
- genuine recipes for maggotloaf
- authentic hand-drawn maps

This book was unlike anything I've ever read. It's hilarious in the ironic names and characters, creatures like "toothy cows" and a nation called "Dang"... but it was a quick read and fascinating in its speedy adventure through maze like bookshops and a "haunted" manor called Anklejelly. It was mind bending, adventurous, compelling and spellbinding. A great read for all ages.

8 out of 10