Ride with the Moonlight
(Thunder on the Moor, Book 2)
By Andrea Matthews
After rescuing sixteenth-century Border reiver Will Foster from certain death at her family’s hands, time traveler Maggie Armstrong finally admits her love for the handsome Englishman, though she can’t rid herself of the sinking suspicion that her Scottish kin are not about to let them live in peace. What she doesn’t expect is the danger that lurks on Will’s own side of the Border. When news of their plans to marry reaches the warden, he charges Will with March treason for trysting with a Scot. Will and Maggie attempt to escape by fleeing to the hills, but when Will is declared an outlaw and allowed to be killed on sight, they can no longer evade the authorities. Will is sentenced to hang, while Maggie is to be sent back to her family. Heartbroken, she has no choice but to return to Scotland, where her uncle continues to make plans for her to wed Ian Rutherford, the wicked Scotsman who she now realizes murdered her father in cold blood. With Will facing the gallows in England, and herself practically under house arrest in Scotland, she continues to resist her uncle’s plans, but her efforts are thwarted at every turn. Will’s family, however, is not about to stand by and watch their youngest lad executed simply because he’s lost his heart to a Scottish lass. A daring plan is set into motion, but will it be in time to save Will’s life and reunite the lovers? Or will Ian’s lies prompt Maggie’s family to ensure the bond between them is forever destroyed?
Maggie Armstrong might have been surprised to learn that her father was born in the sixteenth century—who wouldn't be? And that time travel is possible. But when she is left in the sixteenth century, after losing her father, she has to decide what is really right for her. And what she decides may just turn her world upside-down.
In this sequel, we are instantly taken back to the action. Maggie saves Will Foster and ran away with him instead of doing what her uncle wishes and marrying Ian Rutherford. The Armstrongs and the Fosters have been feuding for many years, and there is no way the Armstrongs will not fight to get her back, even if it isn’t what she wants.
As Maggie and Will fall deeper in love, their lives become endangered when the law is brought into the whole matter. Will has not only been accused of murdering Maggie’s father but he has also been accused of kidnapping Maggie against her will. Maggie and Will are from opposite sides of the Border meaning that their love is not only frowned upon, but land serjeant Richie Carnaby is given the task of making sure their love does not continue.
This book is packed full of action, intrigue, and love. The very idea of Will and Maggie running away together might be romantic, but their love is forbidden and this is not the right era where such things are ignored especially if you are a Scot and and an Englishman. On a lighter note, Will’s older brother, Walt, has almost had enought of the two young lovers googly-eyeing at each other all the time! This is the kind of book that will certainly have you sitting on the edge of your seat, for it is written with such skill that you cannot help but fall in love with Will and Maggie.
As with book one, I absolutely adored this book. I cannot wait to read book three, for there is certain to be more drama, and although it is certainly exciting and intriguing, I truly want a happy ending for Maggie and Will. This is the kind of book that I will recommend to everyone, although starting with book one is a must as there are a lot of characters, and if you don’t know the backstory and the majority of the names, it would be very easy to get lost and not be able to keep up.
If you would like to read my review of Thunder on the Moor (Book 1) you can do so HERE!
Ride with the Moonlight
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Andrea Matthews
Andrea Matthews is the pseudonym for Inez Foster, a historian and librarian who loves to read and write and search around for her roots, genealogical speaking. She has a BA in History and an MLS in Library Science, and enjoys the research almost as much as she does writing the story. In fact, many of her ideas come to her while doing casual research or digging into her family history. She is the author of the Thunder on the Moor series set on the 16th century Anglo-Scottish Border, and the Cross of Ciaran series, where a fifteen hundred year old Celt finds himself in the twentieth century. Andrea is a member of the Romance Writers of America.
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Thank you to The Coffee Pot Book Club for giving me the opportunity to read this book.
I am so glad you enjoyed Ride with the Moonlight(Thunder on the Moor, Book 2).
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