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Highland Call (Alabaster Books)

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I have been awating this book since the first one came out and I wasn't disappointed. Once again Sharon Gillenwater has written characters that are believable. Most secular romances these days are nothing but one sex scene after another and most of the Christian romances are too virtuous to be real. Ms. Gillenwater tells a story involving emotions and passion without all of the lewd descriptions, and God is at the center of the relationship without the characters being portrayed as near-perfect people. Both the characters of Selena and Gabriel have many faults and issues that they must work through, some of which are relevent today as well. Thank you, Ms. Gillenwater for a delightful read.

Highland Call is a spectacular book filled with adventure, romance, and suspense. I have read books of all kinds and I must say this is one that I come back to time and time again. Ms. Gillenwater develops the characters in such a way that you feel like they are your good friends. You care about what happens to each and every one of them. Unlike secular romance, Highland Call enforces good morals; but unlike many other Christian novels, the relationships are not dry and boring. The characters are Christian without being unrealistically good. They struggle with right and wrong just as each of us do. The book is well written so you can follow it easily and you don't get characters mixed up. I highly recommend it for anyone and everyone looking for a great read.

"Highland Call" is a magnificent improvement over Gillenwater's previous book, "Song of the Highlands"! To be honest, after reading the first novel, I would NOT have even considered reading the second, except for the fact that I had already bought the second before even reading the first (I get a little over-zealous with my book purchasing sometimes ;). Almost immediately after beginning Highland Call, I was totally amazed at what I found - Gillenwater had learned to create true depth in her characters in a way that was lacking before, causing you to really care for them! She had learned to write dialogue and details in a much more realistic and interesting way! The previous book was so cheesy I could hardly stand it, but Highland Call was a book I truly enjoyed reading, and even learning from. After finishing it I found myself thinking about the characters from time to time, and wishing that there was more to read about them - which to me is a definite sign of a good book!

Ms. Gillenwater continues to amaze me with her tales of the Highlands. This nove truly inspires a stronger relationship with God and one another. I continue to adore Ms.Gillenwater for her talents as a novelist, and this is an example of one of her finest works. If you've skipped the novel preceeding this one, you would most likely love to read it. DO!

This is one of the most incredibly tender and believable books I've ever read, even as it grips you in suspense. One of my favorite scenes was where Gabe and Selena discuss what would happen if he were to attend the ball. It was so amusing, poigniant and believable. I loved it.

This book contains a wealth of wonderful reading, like the scene where Gabe and Selena are declaring their love, unbeknownst to each other. It evokes tears and soul-deep compassion for these two "very real" characters.

Sharon's skill was really shining in this book; her logic in how the plot played out was dead-on and kept me turning those pages as if I were eating the book.

The climax was full of tension and suspense, the ending beautiful and satisfying. I highly recommend this book to anyone who appreciates a great story line and characters who will be long-remembered. Sharon Gillenwater is an outstanding writer. I can't wait to read more. -Lee Emory

I have read this book many times and it never fails to capture my attention and makes me want to travel to Scotland each time I read it. Sharon Gillenwater is truely a gifted writer. I highly recomend her to anyone who likes Christian-Historical fiction.

I am not a reader. When I picked up this book and started to read it, I didn't think that I would get very far. After only a few pages I was hooked. Sharon Gillenwater is a fantastic writer. I have read quite a few of her books since and have loved everyone of them. I can't believe how fast I am going through them. She knows how to get your attention almost right away.

This book is filled with fun, believable characters. The plot wasn't outlandish, and by the end of the book, I had began to consider Gabe and Selena as friends. I hated to see the book end!

This is my first time reading a book by Sharon Gillenwater, and I found it to be a delightful read! The storyline is different and it draws you in, and the characters are real. I loved that there were so many different characters in the book, and that we got to see into their lives and learn about them. Although, I found out there was a first book that accompanied this book, this book can definitely stand alone.

One thing I did not like about this book, was how much background was given in the beginning. At times I felt that book was slowed down because of all the details, but as I kept reading it definitely picked up a bit, and I see that the author was just setting the scene. I also wished the author wrote a little bit more about the character's relationship with Christ, there were some references to it, but not as much as I would have liked.

Storyline:
Selena Delaroe is a spy for Napoleon, but not by choice she is being forced to spy for him and against England because they are holding her twin brother Nicholas in prison. When Gabriel Macpherson, a Scot sees Selena for the first time, he falls in love. But he does not meet her until one year later, when he decides to spy for the government and determine if she really is a spy or not. When the couple meet, sparks fly and they soon fall in love. But what Gabriel discovers is not what he wanted to find, now he must decide to help Selena or be called a traitor to his country as well. What will he do?

An added bonus in this story is the added storyline of Selena's brother Nicholas and Adrienne. I loved reading about them and how they fell in love. Altogether, a great story, and one I will recommend to others!

Highland Call (Alabaster Books) I loved this book. I found this even better than the first, Song of the Highlands.