Embrace the Dawn

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Summary: Hope in the Highlands
Review: From the first pages, I knew that this was not the usual Christian fiction fare. In an honest and gripping tale of an American woman taken to Scotland by her abusive husband, her despair and cry to God for deliverance as he seeks to take her life and that of her son, EMBRACE THE DAWN unfolds into a glorious story of hope amidst Scotland's green hills. The emotion of people who are slaves to their choices ring true on page after page. In this book, as in life, the solutions are not easy or without cost. This would be a great ministry tool for family and friends who loved Diana Gabaldon's OUTLANDER series.

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Summary: Awesome!
Review: I picked up this book in a store, not really knowing why. By the time I finished reading it, I had found my answer. This book deals with everyday struggles that keep us from having a deep, personal relationship with God. I would recommend this book to anyone. It was great!

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Summary: Embrace the Dawn
Review: I'm not the normal romance reader. I don't particularily care for it unless it is joined with some other genre. I do like Garbaldon's romance novels about the Highlands of Scottland since they are froth with adventure and intrigue, and I thought this book would be the same. It's not.

First and foremost, this is a Christian book. It doesn't take one chapter to figure that one out. The author goes on and on about how we must trust in God and put him first in his life and "surrender" to him. Sure, that is all true, but if I wanted to hear that, I would pick up my bible. The characters are very chaise. The main character, Killian, is very God-fearing and religious,regardless of the fact she killed her husband, and even insist on withholding favors until after she is courted and then married by her second husband. Goodness, they don't even kiss (only on the lips--shortly) until just before the wedding day.

I don't mean to sound as though I am putting all this quaint religious fevor down, I only want the readers out there to understand what they are getting into when they read this novel, because I didn't.

For a reader who is used to action, intrigue, betrayal, lust, and humor, you would want to pass this by.

For those who prefer a more tame, holy book, sure you'll like this one.

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Summary: Mesmerizing tale of mystery and transforming love...
Review: Killian's once beloved husband has turned into an abusive, jealous man. Under the threat of another violent attack, Killian and her 5 year old son flee into a foreign land, exchanging a dangerous situation for one of unknown peril. Set in Scotland in 1691, the history and culture are rich with tradition, feuds, and castles.

While this period in history had not been my typical choice in fiction, I had been impressed with the author's Brides of Culdee Creek series. I was pleasantly rewarded with a enthralling tale of mystery and love. Morgan's versatility as an author is
astounding. Morgan has a gift in weaving a story that exposes the soul of its characters, draws in the reader and wraps them in authentic culture and history. At the same time, the story presents the way to true, abundant and everlasting life. Amazing. A book worth experiencing.