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The Sisters’ Tour
Secret Siblings, Suspense, and Second Chances
at Our House on Heather Wynd
by Amy Walsh
Natalie had always believed in happy endings—her parents’ marriage, her father’s love, and her own future… until an ancestry kit shattered everything she thought she knew.
Still reeling from her father’s death, Natalie meets Alexandra, the half-sister she never knew existed. Determined to build a bridge, she agrees to join Alexandra on the Lochs & Legends Tour in Scotland. But castles and coastlines can’t mask the tension simmering beneath the surface. Alexandra is charming, unpredictable, and harbors a lifetime of resentment. As the sisters clash over history, art, and whispered memories, Natalie begins to wonder if she’s been cast as the villain in Alexandra’s story.
Things only grow more complicated when Jonas, Natalie’s longtime friend and secret love, shows up unannounced, worried by the “accidents” that keep sidelining her from the tour’s high-adventure outings. His unexpected arrival stirs emotions she thought were safely hidden —and further fuels Alexandra’s taste for drama—and possibly danger.
When an eerie Scottish ballad about sisterly jealousy foreshadows a chilling turn of events, Natalie must confront the darkness within and around her. Is her sister just wounded—or truly dangerous?
Set against the diverse landscapes of Scotland, this novel from the Our House on Heather Wynd series is a heartfelt and suspenseful Christian novel about family secrets, unspoken love, and the God who walks with us through beauty, betrayal, and beyond.
Prepare to be swept away by this stirring story of faith, forgiveness, and the mysterious ties that bind.
Our House on Heather Wynd is the second series in the multi-author, multi-genre Our House collection. Set along the shore of Loch Ness in the rugged Highlands of Scotland, the village of Bieldfell welcomes all. With stories of redemption behind every door, you’re sure to find a new tale of romance, intrigue, humor, or heart. All you have to do is knock!
Other books can be read in any order:
The Lady’s Companion by Anna Jensen
The Constant Pray-erby Caryl McAdoo
The Highlander’s Secret by Rena Groot
The Lover’s Bridge by Lynn Dean
The Nessie Hunter’s Diaries by Lori Soard
The Freelancers’s Hope by Claire Lagerwall
The Recluse’s Vindication by Danielle Grandinetti
The Nanny’s Lost Legend by Patti Wolf
The Widow’s Choice by Francine Beaton
The Carer’s Conundrum by Anna Jensen
The Baker’s Pickle by Vida Li Sik
The Tea Maker’s Blend by Caroline Johnston
The Executive’s Dilemma by Allyson Koekhoven
Ryan’s Reckless Bride
Matchmaker’s Mix-Up
Book 8
by Laurean Brooks
Struggling rancher Ryan McKay needs a mother for his nineteen-month-old daughter. He requests a sedate, responsible young woman who thinks before she acts, unlike his deceased wife. She must be an exceptional cook and able to perform some outdoor chores. To prevent temptation, Ryan hopes the woman is as plain as homemade soap, because their marriage will be in name only. When bubbly, petite Annalyn Pierce hops off the stage in her fancy ball dress, Ryan’s jaw drops. She’s way too pretty and her resemblance to his dead wife stuns him. Annalyn will be thrown out of the house when her aunt dies, so she contacts Agatha Sinclair’s Matchmaker’s Agency to request a valiant cowboy. Annalyn is thrilled when the agency pairs her with a wealthy Texas rancher who wants to wed an attractive young woman who enjoys travel and adventure. Ryan and Annalyn decide to wait 8 weeks to tie the knot, to ensure they are compatible. Ryan isn’t the exciting cowboy Annalyn requested, but she is drawn to his kind and patient nature. After she burns two meals and almost sets the house on fire, Ryan suspects he was sent the wrong bride, but he’s already smitten with the vivacious woman whose bubbly personality makes him laugh again. Fearing Ryan will discover she can’t cook a lick, Annalyn engages a neighbor to give her secret cooking lessons each day while he checks on the herd. But when Ryan rides in early and discovers the neighbor lady hiding in the barn, Annalyn’s secret is exposed and she loses Ryan’s trust. She sets out to regain it, but makes a reckless decision that endangers his toddler’s life. Will Annalyn’s foolhardy act put her on the next stage out, or will Ryan open his heart to her, even though she’s not the sedate. responsible woman he requested? How will God turn a mismatched couple into the perfect match?
