Kathleen Morgan

It is 1568 and Mary, Queen of Scots, is imprisoned in Lochleven Castle. But her supporters, including noblewoman Heather Gordon, are planning a rescue. Heather travels to a cottage in the frigid Highlands to teach a simple man--who just happens to resemble someone with access to Lochleven--how to act the part of a nobleman in order to gain entry to the castle. But in the close quarters of the cottage there is more stirring than political rebellion. A suspenseful story of deceit and betrayal, love and secrets, As High as the Heavens will capture readers' hearts.

A Novel

As High as the Heavens

Jeni Enjaian

I'm glad I had extra time today because once I got started (again) on this book, I could not put it down. This book embodies every thing I love about the genre. It's fairly well written. The characters (though they're always extremely good-looking but that comes with the territory) are just flawed enough to make them believable and sympathetic. The plot unfolds at a reasonable yet gripping pace.

It took me a little while to get into this one, not sure why but once I was in, I was hooked. I loved this book despite all the genre clichés (like the attractiveness of the main characters and the fact that they almost instantly fall in love) and will definitely read it again.

*Update
The book did not survive a second read. The passage of time highlighted the terrible clichés and the inability to empathize with the characters. This book did not survive the second round of the cull and will be donated.

As High as the Heavens A Novel

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