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"I wanted to let you know how HOT the Thorn in My Heart series is here at work! I gave the first two books to a friend/ co-worker who started reading them which led to discussions in the break room. This went on and on to the point where numerous gals here at work are just hooked on the series and its spreading like wildfire! The series is so incredibly interesting and well written and I thank you for your diligent work on them. May God bless you abundantly!"
   Charm from Texas

"Your writing is amazing and enchanting. I have just finished reading Thorn In My Heart and I am about to start on Fair is The Rose. Thanks for transporting me to another place and time and for making the biblical account of Jacob, Leah and Rachael so vivid through your own tale."
   Jacinta from Queensland, Australia

"I have read the story about Leah and Rachel countless times...I feel that you captured the depth of their emotions in your novel. While reading Thorn in My Heart, my mind kept picturing poor Leah, devoted to a man who did not love her. Thank you for taking a story from the Bible and putting it into a fictional story. What an awesome ministry! I'm looking forward to reading Fair Is the Rose..."
   Kristy from Nebraska

"Since I started Thorn in My Heart, I have truly been unable to put it down. (I had more pressing things to do but simply had to know what would become of Leana...) I just finished it (shedding more than a few tears along the way!). Thank you for such a tremendous story. I could immediately see it was a retelling of the biblical account of Leah, but was completely riveted to see how this would play out. It is a stunning book. I am an avid reader of historical fiction, and this particular book ranks in my mind as one of the best I've ever enjoyed."
   Beverley from British Columbia, Canada

"Oh, my!!! I have just finished reading Thorn In My Heart. What a moving, touching, and heartfelt story. Jamie's deception was so human and yet he was still incredibly likable. Rose was the epitome of a vivacious young teenage girl. However, Leana touched my heart completely. I laughed with her, cried with her and was heartbroken with her. The ending left me hungering for more of their story. I am quite sure that I will again be touched and moved as I have been for the last several days. Thank you for another wonderful encounter with characters brought so perfectly to life."
     Becky from Oklahoma

"Strong characterization, painstaking attention to historical accuracy, thoroughly absorbing domestic detail of life at the time, and a totally uncontrived, yet profound weaving of the truth of the Bible through the story. A wonderful achievement!"
     Georgie from Ayr, Scotland

"What is the Scottish word for WOW!!! I was blown away by your captivating characters, vivid landscapes, mastering of dialect, the weave of historical fact and fiction, the extraordinary variety of profound and appropriate quotes, not to mention the compelling story! Aye, 'twas a bonny guid book!'"
     Margaret from South Carolina

"I enjoyed Really Bad Girls of the Bible so much that I couldn't pass up Thorn In My Heart. I began reading it that evening and could not put it down. It is honestly the best book I have ever read. I can't wait for Fair Is the Rose. May God bless you in the way you are spreading His Word and His love through your wonderful book."
   Shannon via email

"I so enjoyed reading this novel and had much difficulty putting it down to sleep at night. Took me all of three days to read and left me hungry for more. I cried and laughed with these two sisters. What a wonderful story!"
   Cindy from Wisconsin

"I've known the story of Jacob, Leah and Rachel all my life but I never felt about it the way that I do now. I never even considered the fact that Leah and Rachel might actually have been very close. The book had me in tears in many places. I can't wait to read about Rose. I'll be sure to have a box of Kleenex with me when I start.Keep writing about people from the Bible, it brings it alive."
   Karen via email

"I just finished Thorn in My Heart after spending 3 days reading it between work and taking care of my family. My husband thought I had lost my mind staying up until 1:00am. I absolutely loved it and obviously could not put it down. Thank you!"
   Jackie via email

"I read Thorn in My Heart in two days. I was so moved and inspired. The words made me feel as though I was sitting at the dinner table with Rose or in the field with the sheep. I cannot wait for your next book Fair Is The Rose and wanted to thank you for the story as well as the lessons and messages that come across in your books."
   Denise from Pennsylvania

"I was lost in Scotland, feeling so strongly for each character--literally crying for both Rose and Leana--and wept when Leana grasped God's redemptive, unfailing love. I will be in line to purchase Fair is the Rose!"
   Michelle via email

"You really have a talent for holding someone's interest from page one. I enjoyed this book so much that I couldn't put it down. Thank you for writing a sequel...I will be looking forward to seeing how things turn out. I could really relate to Leana in this book because I had an older sister that always took the spotlight, while I was always the unnoticed one. I hope to read more of your books!"
   Rose via email

"Words cannot express how much I enjoyed Thorn in My Heart. Your style of writing is so unique. I, too, am fascinated by Scotland and have many relatives of Scottish descent. Also I love novels written from the 1800s and earlier. I can now add you to my list of authors."
   Gladys via email

"Thorn in My Heart is one of the best books I've ever read. I've read many Christian romances in my 21 years, but yours is unlike any other. I appreciate your insight into Jacob, Leah, and Rachel's story. I have always felt more like the Leah-type. Even though I've read the Bible story hundreds of times, you really revamped it in such an entertaining and insightful way that I couldn't put it down."
Kristin via email

"I read Thorn in My Heart and I loved it. The characters were very believable and the emotion they exuded really came to life on the page. The research and many trips you made to Scotland were evident in this book. I think books like this teach people about good biblical and moral principles without directly preaching to them or lecturing. I can hardly wait until Fair is the Rose. Oh, forget that...I can hardly wait till you finish the whole series!"
   Stephanie from Ontario, Canada

"A beautiful, encouraging, meaningful book. Your descriptions of the backdrop gave me a beautiful picture in my mind, but it was the endearing characters that kept me up reading later than a woman with a toddler and baby knows she should!"
     Brianna from Washington

"I was so completely moved by this book and the characters within it. I've always loved the story that centers around Jacob. But, the story of Leah had always seemed tragic to me in a sense. I loved reading your point of view of this biblical tale. These characters became a part of me, so much so, I almost didn't know what to do when I finished the book. I can't begin to tell you how much this book has ministered to me."
     Jennifer from Texas

"I have read a few of your books, but none of them can compare to your newest, Thorn In My Heart. OH MY GOODNESS! It was wonderful. The cover alone made me want to read the book's contents. I have been caught up in 18th-century Scotland for days! I could have finished it last night but I didn't want it to end. You really brought the account of Jacob and his love triangle alive in your characters."
     Brandy from Virginia

"Thank you so much for writing Thorn in My Heart. I have not been so blessed or moved by any of the books I've read in a while. Leana's pure and honest love has inspired me. God's constant desire to forgive has humbled me and given me hope."
     Heather from North Carolina

"I thoroughly enjoyed Thorn in My Heart. I completely agree with you about fiction: I become so connected to the characters, and realize God has a lesson for me as well. Today at a family gathering I kept catching myself because I almost answered with an "aye" several times and wanted to relay what had happened in the story as if Leana, Jamie and Rose were my neighbors! Greatly anticipating your next novel...
     Jan from Texas

"I saw your book advertised in Scottish Life magazine, went right out and bought it. I am completely immersed in it! You've won me over with your characterizations and descriptions of the scenery. Thank you for an excellent read!"
     Anita via email

"As a Christian, it was gratifying to be able to read a Scottish historical novel that seamlessly brought together the timeless stories in the Bible. I am an avid Scottish and Celtic historical novel reader and was greatly pleased to find that you were currently working on a second book for the series. As one hopeful reader out of many, I eagerly await the publication of Fair Is the Rose."
     Grace via email

"I found the way you interpreted the story fascinating. I never looked at the story of Jacob, Leah, and Rachel that way. It made me go back and restudy the story in the Bible and pay closer attention to the details. I can't wait for Fair Is the Rose."
     Nicole via email

"I could not put the book down. I read it every chance I got. What a wonderful story and a wonderful way of reaching people to trust in the Lord and to know that he IS with us every day of our lives and wants our lives to be fulfilling and good, no matter what we go through."
     Marla from Illinois"

I've just finished Thorn In My Heart for the first of many times, to be sure! What a skillful weaving of all the biblical points into Scotland of all places. I found some points where I couldn't breathe for the heart-wrenching love Leana carried for Jamie, and the torture he must have felt. I am rereading the biblical account and seeing each person in a new and personal way. I cannot wait for Fair Is the Rose. I'll pray that you are guided to write what needs to be written to bless your readers and get the story of God's unchanging and redemptive love for all across!
     Jennifer from Connecticut

"This book was wonderful. I am an avid reader, but I tend to stay away from books that don't have the 'hook' that grabs your attention quickly. Wow, your novel most certainly grabbed my attention, but it did so much more. At times, I actually forgot that I was reading. I was in the story with Jamie, Rose, and Leana and I was in 18th century Scotland. The only time that I was jolted back to reality was when certain situations in the book would remind me of my own life. I was moved to tears when Leana realized God's love for Jamie. I greatly loved the characters, setting, and the story line, but most of all, Mrs. Higgs, I loved how you reminded me of God's love."
     Nancy from Virginia

"I was so captivated by the tender and poignant beauty and compassion of the re-telling of real lives that were lived. We sometimes forget that those Old Testament stories were about real people. Thank you for the gift of this book and your 7 years of hard work. I laughed, I cried, I saw God work in mysterious ways through your writing. May your pen in hand be blessed as you write for his glory!"
     Lori from Illinois

"Thorn in My Heart was a wonderful experience. Not only did you take me on a journey to eighteenth-century Scotland, but my soul was renewed and enriched. It has been such a pleasure to see you blossom as an author."
     Ann from Kentucky

"This past Sunday the lesson I was to teach my Sunday School class was that of Jacob, Leah, and Rachel. Your book was so well written and forced me to look at their situation in an entirely different light. Bringing in such a range of emotions to a story that I've read many times before was an eye opener. Thank you for an amazing new look at a true story."
     Susie via email

"I am so excited about your book, Thorn in My Heart. It is wonderful! I am a Stewart from the Earls of Galloway and am related to Mary Queen of Scots, so am excited to read about Galloway, where some of my people are buried. Most authors write of the Highlands, so this is a real treat for me. I can hardly wait for the sequel, Fair Is the Rose."
     Mary from Georgia

"Thorn in My Heart was like an arrow into my heart because I found myself relating to your character Leana on many levels. It is amazing how the heart of an age-old story is still relevant to what a person can experience today--the issues of loving a man and the complexities of relationships. I have just graduated with an M.A. in History...so historical fiction is my favorite genre. I was thrilled to see how you interwove the culture, society, and history of eighteenth-century Scotland within your book. Your following book cannot come out quickly enough!"
     Dena from Georgia

"I picked up this novel because it had such a beautiful cover. I love historical fiction set in the British Isles, so I had to read it. After the first few chapters I thought, 'I know this story, and I know how it ends. How will I ever enjoy a story that I already know about?' Then all of a sudden the story took me by complete surprise. I could not put this book down. I bawled my eyes out for Leana. How inspiring it was! Please make the next one as long as the first. Your writing is truly a gift from God!"
     Lorie via email

"I am amazed at the amount of research and work you went to in order to make the story seem authentic to the time and place you set it in. I could hear their voices in my head (accents and all) and I could picture everyone and everything and got totally absorbed in the story. I also enjoyed the real biblical truths that you had laced throughout the story. I laughed [and] got teary-eyed. I am eagerly awaiting the next installment."
     Lynn via email

"Thorn in My Heart was great. It was the kind of book where you can't wait to find out what happens, but you hate for it to end. I have always loved the story of Jacob, Leah, and Rachel, but you really made it come alive in your book. Keep them coming!"
     Pat via email

"I absolutely loved the story. It was beautifully written, and I was cheering for all three main characters (especially Leana)! I can't wait for Fair is the Rose!"
     Leah from Minnesota

"I love the book. Leana really touches my heart. Jamie has a way to go, but looks like he'll make it. Rose is delightful, but needs to grow up, and Lachlan...no words can describe him. They all kept me wanting to read more."
     Janis via email

"I've just finished reading Thorn in My Heart and enjoyed it beyond words. I couldn't put it down, and now I don't know if I can wait for Spring of 2004. The characters came alive, as did their surroundings. It was so beautifully woven with biblical truths and lessons. I must revisit the story of Rachel and Leah again in the Bible to satisfy my thirst for more of Leana and Rose. Thank you for obeying God's call in your life."
     Vicki from California

"The character Leana was my kind of person, for I was the stayed lass, never pretty enough or flirtatious enough to be noticed. Neda's loyal and loving counsel throughout was beautiful, and Leana's insight into her Lord's will and acceptance of His love were just at the right place. Thanks for a beautifully crafted book."
     Luella from Kansas

"I really loved it! You did such a great job in staying with Jacob, Leah, and Rachel--it was just unbelievable! You kept me so involved that I couldn't imagine how it was going to end."
     Doris from North Carolina

"This story deeply touched me and had me re-reading the story of Jacob, Leah, and Rachel before I got too far into the book. For the first time in my life, I couldn't put down my Bible because your characters of Jamie, Leana and Rose made them real to me. Thank you for renewing my hunger for the Word of God."
     Fawn from Indiana

"A wonderful story. I must say that being a lover of Bible stories and of English and Scottish history as well, you have just sent me to Nirvana and back. My husband and I have travelled to England, Wales and Scotland several times, and the rest of the time I dream about it. God bless you and the way you have chosen to do His work."
     Maryann from Kentucky

"I have always been intrigued by the story of Jacob, Leah and Rachel. You did a great job of making it your own! I just fell in love with the characters. I've always been partial to Leah. That poor woman! All your time and effort spent researching is SO evident throughout the book. It's just awesome! Good fiction gives me a chance to go places and do things that, frankly, being a full time mom to three just doesn't allow....for now. I am really looking forward to the next book and am going to have a hard time waiting a whole year. What a great story!"
     Delilah from Louisiana

"I'm an avid reader of Christian historical fiction, and have read your previous two novels. Thorn in My Heart was simply wonderful. I can't begin to imagine how you might tell the entire story of the biblical characters Jacob, Leah, and Rachel in 18th-century Scotland, but I'm anxious to find out. God has blessed you with great talent which you have cultivated with great skill. I can't wait for Fair Is the Rose."
     Donna from Georgia

"I stopped in a local Christian book store last week and was so happy to see your new historical novel, Thorn in My Heart. I bought it and it haunted me until I had time to pick it up. Big Mistake!! I was not able to lay the book down until I finished it! It was wonderful. I can hardly wait until Fair Is the Rose comes out. Your novel made these biblical characters come to life. Thanks again for a thrilling read."
     Sandra from Kentucky

"It was quite a thrilling journey. I found myself constantly loving and hating all of the three main characters. I cannot decide who, if anyone, was totally innocent. Truly, all of your characters are so complex and unpredictable. I can't wait to read Fair Is the Rose. You are amazing!"
     Amanda from Indiana

"I just finished reading Thorn in My Heart and was captivated from the first page. You have a way of thinking about the "Leahs" of the world--the "underdogs"--and help us experience their thoughts and emotions. I read Mixed Signals and Bookends a few years ago and enjoyed them as well. Of course Bad Girls of the Bible and Really Bad Girls of the Bible have also been on my recommended reading list."
     Pam from Arizona

"I just finished reading Thorn in My Heart and was thoroughly charmed by the story. I am looking forward to the next book about Leana and Rose. You truly are a gifted communicator."
     Kathy from California

"A beautifully crafted work, so rich in detail, plot, character, drama, humor and pathos. You have a rare gift for fleshing out sparely detailed biblical characters into three-dimensional people who might be living next door, in our homes or in our own hearts. In Leana, I believe you have created one of the most poignant personalities in fiction. It’s a mesmerizing, haunting story."
     Deborah from Washington

"What a grand story and retelling! I found it hard to put down even though I already knew how the story went! Wow!"
     Stephanie from Iowa

"I love historical fiction and Thorn in My Heart is Liz's BEST book yet. She demonstrated a real mastery of a whole new genre! What a story that includes so many human emotions---love, greed, joy, and deceit. Her characters are so real and I found myself so involved in their lives---it was hard to put the book down! In addition I was impressed with the rich details she incorporated which certainly indicated much research. It left me really looking forward to the sequel."
     Marian from Michigan

"Thank you so much for writing this. As a wife who is going through so much turmoil, it is good to be reminded that God's love is all I need. Am eagerly waiting the sequel to Thorn."
     Linda via email

"I just finished your book and CANNOT wait for the next one. I love the way you have used your God- given talent. When I read your books it helps me understand some of the Bible's points that apply to today's world. You have helped me and have touched my life."
     Jeannie from Kentucky

"I read Thorn in My Heart last weekend. There was so much about the book that I liked: the inclusion of the Scottish words and the glossary, the integrity of the characters, which engaged my emotions while reading the book (I wanted to string up Lachlan), and the conflict and resolution. Hurry on with the sequel!"
     Nancy from North Carolina

"I absolutely loved this book. Leana touched my heart in a way that a fictional character has not in a long time. Your descriptions so beautifully portrayed each character that I had vivid pictures of each of them as I read. I was very moved be the emotions that were brought out in each of the central characters, they were very much real people with whom I could relate. I am going to revisit the biblical story of Jacob, Leah, and Rachel and I think that I will have a greater awareness of the grace that was at work in these lives. Thank you so much for opening your heart to us through this book."
     Deborah from Pennsylvania

"I read Thorn in My Heart and found it very enlightening. I did not realize that I valued the plight of Leah in such low degree. Your book has changed me. I never stopped to consider her feelings in the matter. Thank you for opening my eyes and my heart."
     Shirley from Ohio

"Thorn in my Heart was so good that I stayed up reading till one in the morning just to finish it!. I am a first-time reader of your work and really love how you spin a picture out of words--the Scottish countryside, the people, all seem very real. You have shed a new light on the old story of Jacob, Leah, and Rachel. Like everyone else who owns a Bible, I have read that story hundreds of times, but now I can see how really heartbreaking it must have been for Leah. Thank you so much for writing such a wonderful story!"
     Lori from Kentucky

"It really helped me see the story of Jacob, Leah, and Rachel in a new light. As with Unveiling Mary Magdalene, I found myself wondering, "now how is she going to make this work out like the Bible?" Kind of fun knowing the story, but not knowing it! Thanks for bringing these characters' stories to life."
     Jen from Missouri

"I loved Thorn in My Heart, especially since you included Kirkcudbright, my husband's clan seat - MacClellan! Thanks again for writing such a wonderful book. Can't wait for the sequel!"
     Verna from Texas

"I just finished reading your book. Wow, what a great experience. I enjoy reading historical fiction, and this was great historical fiction - yes, I lost sleep reading on through the night finding out what happens! At any rate great characters and interesting stories don't matter unless you know how to write well, and you know how to write well. That stands out, to my mind, above everything else - good writing! Thanks for many enjoyable hours."
     John from Michigan

"After reading Thorn in My Heart, I cannot get the story out of my head. I thought I knew where you would take me in the story, but you exceeded my expectations. I have heard you speak, watched you on video, and read your other writings. So when I picked up your latest, I thought, 'Whoa! This chick's gone serious.' It is well that you have. You are doing a beautiful job with the gifts God has entrusted to you!"
     Evalyn from Missouri

"Thorn in My Heart is just wonderful! Honestly, historical fiction is NOT my cup o' tea. But YOURS BREWS! I was truly impressed and swept away."
     Janice from Georgia

"I just finished reading this wonderful book. I could hardly put it down!! I can see the hand of God in it, and it makes me want to study more about Leah and Rachel. I have been so blessed by the writings of Francine Rivers. I asked the Lord for another author to enjoy and He led me to this special book of yours. I can hardly wait for the next one in March 2004 to see what you have in store for us."
     Gaylene from Saskatchewan, Canada

"I just finished Thorn in My Heart and have recommended it to all my Christian fiction reading friends. Wow! I have several of your books, fiction and non-fiction, and absolutely love your style of writing. Not many authors can work well 'in both realms' but you sure do! Please keep writing. It's such a blessing to so many!"
     Nila from Kansas

"Thorn in My Heart touched deep places in me. God bless you mightily as you continue to pour out His love and His words on paper."
     Billie via email

"What a blissin this book is!! I thoroughly enjoyed it. The ending was precious. I looooove historicals, especially when set in Scotland, England, and Ireland. Don't think I can wait a whole year for the next book, in which I'm hoping the beautiful, childish Rose will grow up. Please get to writin'..."
     Vondia from California

"I had the pleasure of reading Thorn in My Heart during a business trip. WOW! The scholarship was apparent. I loved learning about customs from another culture and era...so clever! As in so much of your previous work, the Scripture is made clearer [by] dropping the story into another setting. The beauty is that you can look into the minds of the characters, where we see our very own thoughts--scary. The clear message of sin expanding exponentially in trying to make up for prior sins gives us pause. And the amazing look at those like Lachlan who profess Christ and go through all the right routines of Bible-reading, multiple church services weekly, family worship, etc. but still exhibit none of the fruit of the Spirit is an eye-opener. How amazingly you've captured the Word and the Truth that He is giving us. "
     Zanese from Georgia

"I plan on re-reading Thorn in My Heart many times because waiting until 2004 for the next book is going to be very hard!! I fell in love with the characters and I love the underlying message of God's love that is found throughout the story!"
     Leslie via email

"I absolutely loved it. It is so well written. The unconditional love and forgiveness that Leana extended to those around her is...a picture of how our Lord would have all of us behave toward others. I always enjoy anything Celtic and especially a book which is set in Scotland. Keep them coming..."
     Marcia from Alabama

"An astonishing achievement. Complicated, tightly plotted, historical, a million layers wound around and in-between and circulating. What an accomplishment!"
     Nancy from North Carolina

"I bought your book, Thorn in My Heart, yesterday, for I fell in love with it--the achingly beautiful cover, the romantic setting of bonny Scotland's moors and castles, the story of Leah, the 'tender-eyed' one. What intrigues me is how you will weave the story of Rose in your sequel. Keep us guessing!"
     Marcia from Colorado

"I have been reading (and re-reading over and over) Liz's novels for about two years, and just finished Thorn in My Heart. What a wonderful book, weaving in the story of Jacob, Leah, and Rachel. I often went back to Scripture to see how their story twisted and turned."
     Ann via email

"I just finished reading Thorn in My Heart. It was excellent! I really liked how you put the dictionary in the back. I can't wait until the next book comes out next year."
     Cindy from Ohio

"I'd read Bookends and Mixed Signals and was so excited about the new book. It was wonderful. I finished it at 4:00 a.m. I couldn't put it down. It was such a beautiful reminder of how we are to love our husbands. Without compromise, from the heart, forgiving them for everything. How amazing."
     Stacey via email

"The details, the research, the woven tale and the words of God sewn in between are so sacred. Leana had staying power, love power, and God's power. I will think of Leana often as I wander through my own garden of thorns."
     Janie from Minnesota

"Loving everything Scottish, this book sings to my soul. It is beautiful. Thank you for an amazing adventure in reading Thorn in My Heart."
     Kathy from Oklahoma

"As a little girl I was fascinated by the story of Rachel and Leah. I always felt sorry for Rachel and angry at Leah for 'tricking' Jacob. All that has changed since I've read your book. I found myself crying for Leana (and not just a few tears). My heart broke over the pain she felt and the pain that Leah also surely felt. The way Leana held to her love for Jamie and her faith in God really touched me. It was a truly beautiful story."
     Rebekah from Michigan

"I couldn't put it down...stayed up until 2:30 a.m. to finish it! I am so excited to see the same characters are coming back in another book. It's on my FAVORITE book list now."
     Wendy from Colorado

"I am so amazed at the beauty of this book. The writing flows like a melody, and the weaving of the biblical story into a different time and place is so skillfully executed. The customs and traditions of the period so beautifully and accurately related, the story so heartwarming. And the cover is breathtaking!"
     Dianne from Illinois

"Too marvelous for words! Thorn in My Heart is a beautiful work and Scotland was the perfect setting. What a picture of Leana's broken heart--one that loved so deeply but received nothing in return. How I am reminded of the One who loves so deeply and so many times is given nothing in return...but keeps on loving us still!"
     Maureen from Oklahoma

"Thorn in My Heart was marvelous and very moving, especially the obvious lesson of God being the only one to satisfy our deepest need to be fully loved. Wow."
     Cindy from Connecticut

"I love big novels I can escape into. I felt I was in Scotland with each character as they pondered thoughts, felt feelings, and lived their lives. The story kept me rivted...adventure, conflict, theivery, and especially love! God shone through the pages. I will definitely go back and reread the real story in Genesis. I just loved this book!"
     Elizabeth from Kentucky

"What an amazing read. And what a journey. It was very painful at times--oh that I could love like Leana!--and yet wonderful beyond words. I ended the story wanting more and I am hopeful that the next novel is a continuation of this family saga. How I loved Duncan and Neda. How Rose tormented me. And how I wanted to just deck Jamie! (But, truth be told, I fell in love with him a bit too!) I can't begin to imagine where this tale will go... but I CANNOT WAIT!"
     Laura from Virginia

"Oh, the pain, the anguish, the guilt of sin, the heartache, the very human traits of the characters just touch you, especially if you've experienced such things in your own life. You can see the characters as real people, doing things so often "in the flesh" but at the same time endeavouring to do what is right by God. From Jamie with his weaknesses of the flesh, to Rose who has so much maturing to do, to dear Leana whose pain is so evident it makes one weep (as I did). What a beautiful story."
     Liz from the Kingdom of Fife, Scotland

"Truly a compelling read! I loved it, and was fascinated by the Scots glossary. Several words we still use frequently--fouterie is a wonderful example! I stand in awe of the research. Such a wonderful L-O-N-G story to enjoy. I want to give it to all my friends, and I'm sure Thorn in My Heart will do well in the UK. I'm all ready for Fair is the Rose!"
     Helen from the Isle of Skye, Scotland

"I LOVED THE BOOK. It was great and kept me reading all Sunday afternoon and evening until I finished it. What a way to hook the reader! I kept coming back to God's sovereignty, His purposes, His interest in us as individuals, His covenant promises. As the story progressed, I read faster and faster--must have been listening to my heart beat as I was reading!"
     Dorcas from Languedoc-Roussillon, France