Hearts in the Highlands

By Ruth Axtell Morren

Maddie Norton had long since resigned herself to her spinster's lot. Her life was devoted to her simple yet enduring faith, to good works and to the elderly lady whose companion she was. She believed herself content. But that was before her mistress's handsome nephew returned to London, after many years spent abroad as an archaeologist. The shadows in Reid Gallagher's memory-haunted eyes touched Maddie's heart. When he asked her to travel with his family, to help with his work, she could scarcely refuse. And as she came to know this man better, amid the breathtaking beauty of the Scottish Highlands, she began to wonder if two solitary souls might yet find new life?and love?as one.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373827865
• ISBN13: 9780373827862
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Love Inspired Historical
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.2" x 6.6"

Customer Reviews

Great Story!

This is a wonderful Christian story set in Europe with a romantic setting that will sweep you away to another time and place for a pleasurable experience. Not only is this an entertaining read, but one learns about archaeology and how biblical artifacts were discovered and preserved in the nineteenth century. The writing is true to the time period and the way Maddie and Reid come to care for one another is a true delight inspite of a few obstacles. Maddie is submissive to her faith, yet willing to take chances and seek adventure and live life to the fullest. Reid encourages her to ignore social protocol and do what is appropriate for the sake of her health, safety, and comfort. The two of them are an encouragement to each other. I would highly recommend this book to anyone seeking a faith-filled and enjoyable read.

Awesome romance !!!!!!

Hearts in the Highlands is a fantastic book! I loved it! It was so touching, so inspiring and so heartwarming! I fell in love with Maddie and Reid and I wish I could give it more than 5 Stars because this romance is really outstanding! Ruth Axtell Morren is an excellent writer!

Heart-Tugging Romance

I recently read this delightful historical romance, set mostly in London, England. The ending is SOOOOO ROMANTIC! I highly recommend it. Maddie Norton works for the demanding hypochondriac, Lady Haversham, as her paid companion. Maddie's parents were once missionaries in the Middle East, and Maddie longs for that kind of adventurous life again. Instead, she faithfully sends her wages to her missionary brother, believing God has destined her for this life of service, since she's nearing thirty and has never married. When Reid Gallagher comes to London to visit his aunt, Lady Haversham, Maddie gets a glimpse of his exciting life as an archeologist in Egypt. A widower who plans to never marry again, Reid believes his initial interest in Maddie is strictly platonic. But things get complicated when his aunt falsely accuses Maddie of trying to trap her nephew. I thoroughly enjoyed this story, which, at the end, is pleasantly reminiscent of Jane Eyre in its plot twists. This author has such a talent for heart-tugging romance.