Thorn in my Heart

Title: Thorn in my Heart
Author: Liz Curtis Higgs
Genre: Historical Fiction

Let me just start off by telling you that this book is the first in a three part series. I just thought you might like to know that because if you are like me, I really get into a book, then get to the end only to find out there is another book to follow. I'm personally not one for romance novels, but because one of my favorite authors penned the story, I couldn't resist reading it and I was not in any way disappointed. The story is inspired by the love triangle mentioned in the Bible concerning that of Jacob, Rachel and Leah. Thorn in my Heart takes in 1788 in the lowlands of Scotland and the main characters are Jamie, Rose, and Leana.

Jamie must leave his home, Glentrol, because of a trick he played on his father and brother that may cost him his life. At his mothers urging, he leaves Glentrol for Auchengray, the home of Lachlan, his mothers brother. While there, he is to chose a bride from among his two cousins and hopefully conceive an heir that would one day be the lord of Glentrol. While he is off at Auchengray, hopefully things will cool down enough at Glentrol for his return.

However, things heat up upon his arrival at Auchengray. Both sisters would love to be married to the handsome Jamie, however, he only proposes to one. But a trip to Twyneholm for the bride to be and a wedding that takes place in her absence changes everything for the trio.

This is a wonderful story that just affords your mind to escape to the hills of Scotland. Don't make the same mistake I did, I found the glossary at the back of the book after I finished reading it! I probably would have enjoyed the book a bit more had I known that was there! Also, Liz Curtis Higgs provides reading guides for this book that are great for book clubs.