HIGHLAND SANCTUARY - Jennifer Hudson Taylor, Free Book

I've been eagerly awaiting the release of this novel. I was privileged to read the manuscript for endorsement. It's a marvelous read. Welcome, Jennifer. Why do you write the kind of books you do?

I write what I enjoy reading, historical Christian fiction. I prefer a variety of settings in America and Europe, as well as time periods from medieval to the 1950’s.

Besides when you came to know the Lord, what is the happiest day in your life?

It’s a tie between the day we were married and our daughter was born.

How has being published changed your life?

I spend a lot more time writing because now I have deadlines. People think of me as an author, not someone chasing an impossible dream as some did before. Also, I spend lots of time on promotion.

What are you reading right now?

A Hope Undaunted by Julie Lessman and Mine is the Night by Liz Curtis Higgs.

What is your current work in progress?

A Quaker historical set in 1858 North Carolina. It’s called A Path of Promise.

What would be your dream vacation?

An extended trip to Europe where I could visit all the historical sites and famous places of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.

How do you choose your settings for each book?

It depends. Sometimes I get an idea for a story and I know exactly where I’d like it to be set. Other times, I have to research different places until I find something that fits with the storyline, time period and events that might take place.

If you could spend an evening with one person who is currently alive, who would it be and why?

Billy Graham. I’ve always enjoyed his ministry and he comes from a generation that is slowly leaving us.

What are your hobbies, besides writing and reading?

Long walks, bike riding, ice skating, traveling when the opportunity affords itself, and visiting historical sites.

What is your most difficult writing obstacle, and how do you overcome it?

Time—I just keep working to make more time.

What advice would you give to a beginning author?

Don’t give up.

Tell us about the featured book.

Gavin MacKenzie, a chieftain heir who is hired to restore the ancient Castle of Braigh, discovers a hidden village of outcasts who have created their own private sanctuary from the world. Among them is Serena Boyd, a mysterious and comely lass, who captures Gavin’s heart in spite of harboring a deadly past that could destroy her future.

The villagers happen to be keeping an intriguing secret as well. When a fierce enemy launches an attack against them, greed leads to bitter betrayal. As Gavin prepares a defense, the villagers unite in a bold act of faith, showing how God’s love is more powerful than any human force on earth.

Please give us the first page of the book.

Chapter One

Scotland, 1457
The ordeal over, fragmented tremors still quaked through Evelina Broderwick's body. She gazed down at her new daughter. Now, she'd finally have someone who would truly love her. Tiny fingers curled. Evelina marveled at the wee nails. The other hand tightened into a fist and flew into the bairn’s mouth as she sucked on her knuckles.

“She’s beautiful is she not?” Tears clouded Evelina’s vision, overwhelming her by the magnitude of God’s gift of life.

Gunna, her wet nurse, peered closer at the babe swaddled in a warm blanket. “Aye, she is at that.”

“I believe I shall call her Serena after my Spanish grandmother. The lass has an English da and a Scottish mither—a mixture of noble blood from three countries.”

“Not a verra common name here in the lowlands,” Gunna’s round cheeks swelled in a smile as she nodded in agreement, “but lovely just the same.”
The bedchamber door swung open, casting dim light from the hallway candles. The shadow of a man’s tall frame bounced on the dark pine walls. Evelina tensed as her husband, Devlin Broderwick strode in with his usual frown. A dent marred his forehead. He towered over the bedside.

The midwife followed him and stood at the foot of the bed, folding her hands in front of her. The woman appeared to be in her mid-fifties, personally chosen by Devlin and quite loyal to the Broderwick family. Her dark gaze traveled from Evelina to Gunna and down at the infant.

“I’ve heard the unfortunate news.” Devlin’s sharp tone cut through the room like a blade through a gentle lamb.

How can readers find you on the Internet?

Website/Blog: www.jenniferhudsontaylor.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/JenniferHudsonTaylor

Twitter: www.twitter.com/jt4novels

Thank you, Jennifer, for sharing this with us.

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Highland Sanctuary


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