When & Where

Far From Home #6

by Rebecca Ruger

Local news reporter Autumn Winters’ life is simply perfect. She has a job she loves in a city that loves her, a fiancé who adores her, friends she can count on through thick and thin, her entire life mapped out, one ideal chapter after another. Having begged her boss to send her to Scotland to explore the strange, unsolved disappearances of five American women from the Highlands of Scotland, she travels across the ocean meaning to make a bigger, bolder name for herself in investigative journalism. She’s uncovered a clue the authorities know nothing about, having been given the journal of the woman most recently gone missing. Of course, she doesn’t believe any part of the cryptic mention of time-travel, but considers that it might be a fascinating, news-worthy angle for this on-going story. Magnus McInnes is as cold as they come. People would more readily bless themselves upon hearing his name than eagerly claim him as kin or friend. He’s foiled and vexed his enemies and has snuffed out more lives than any man should ever have need to, quite sure he’s seen more hell than heaven. His head is turned by war, freedom, and justice—issues worthy of his time—and not by cloying, fussy women. And yet he has no idea what to do with the high-strung, uncompromising beauty who bedevils him as much as she exasperates him. But then he cannot by rights ignore the arrow protruding from her shoulder when first they meet was in fact fired by one of his soldiers.

Genres: Time Travel

296 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 15, 2023

Reviews

[Rhianon · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’ve enjoyed this series until now. But this book just felt off. It followed the same general pattern as before but about 70% of the way through the story things got weird. Suddenly we are jumping about time in really random ways that don’t seem necessary. It didn’t make sense to the story and the ending felt abrupt and unresolved. After a bunch of good books this was disappointing.

[Fran · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very different story from the previous books in this series. Although the time frame is the same and the location is still in Scotland, the characters are all different. None of the characters from the earlier books are in this one, which they always had been before.

Our heroine Autumn, a journalist, sought to investigate the disappearance of five young women in the vicinity of Ben Nevis mountain in Scotland. While attempting to do so she was transported to 1304. There she appeared in the middle of a battle between feuding clans. I'm not gonna lie, the first half of this story was pretty bleak, but also realistic. Medieval times were not for the faint of heart. It was a rough start for Autumn. She had her mettle tested, and with the exception of a few fainting spells she rose to the challenge.

Something that Ms. Ruger does so well is writing oratory for her clan leaders to deliver during moments of public ritual. In the middle of this story she once again writes an eloquent speech for Laird Marcus to deliver to the McInnes clan. It really touched my heart. Marcus is a strong, caring, loyal and lonely leader of his clan who soon feels an extraordinary pull toward Autumn, a mysterious and unexpected visitor to Balla Ard. Their romantic journey is sweet—and necessary—resulting in a remarkably wonderful ending to the story that couldn't possibly be anymore heartwarming than it turned out to be.

As I said before, this is a very different story from the previous books in this series. It feels like the series is going in a new direction -OR- is the series-long plot becoming more complicated which we will learn more about in the books yet to come? Are the witches, the nigheanan sgail, still responsible for the time travel? What secret is Charlotte keeping about that? Is there a greater reason why Autumn and Marcus are so strongly drawn to each other, other than fate or personal history? Does Autumn drop her investigation or get back to it during the ten year gap between the ending and the epilogue? I guess we'll have to keep reading the series in order to find out. But don't get me wrong—this does NOT end on a cliff hanger. The story is complete and wonderful and could absolutely be read as a standalone.

[yana · Rating 2 out of 5]

Out of the six volumes in this series, I have read three so far, and this one has been my least favourite. Autumn was fantastic in the first few chapters and her character was really nicely developed. However, I didn't think Marcus and Autumn make a good couple. The chemistry between the two was almost nonexistent.

Additionally, Ruger took a different approach with this work. I thought the sporadic time shifts were pointless, even though they did remove the same repetitive plot that the other books had. We could have assumed that it was all the witches' fault in other books, but in this one? What force caused these time leaps only for Autumn to realise her love for Marcus & remind him of it is beyond me.

Since meeting other girls had always been the major goal, it's kind of sad that Autumn didn't get to do that in the past. Ending was nice, but rushed and very Christmas Hallmark movie like.

[Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wish I could give it 10 stars

What a beautiful love story of Marcus and Autumn. Truly a very, very good book! Ms Ruger really outdid herself on this one. The characters were easy to connect with and drew you in. The story had some laughter, a little steam and had me tearing up near the end. There were a few unanswered questions in the book, like who is Charlotte and what is her time travel story. Who actually was responsible for Autumn going back in time. In spite of those questions, it was a great read and looking forward to more from one of my favorite authors!!!!

[Sue Marsh · Rating 4 out of 5]

As with the others I really enjoyed this tale. Except for one thing...the continued use of the word "shower" in the context of bathing totally put me off - they did not have "showers" back then and the word was out of place. My brain stuck on that word and all I could think of then was poor editing. There were a few other editing glitches which were mildly disturbing and unusual for a book of this caliber. Other than that I am enjoying this series.

[judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

If time travel was possible would you go to the 13 th century to find your soulmate? Scotland was a bloody time. It would seem a reporter would love being amongst all the chaos. Summer Winters want to go home but not without her highlander. Could Marcus choose to go with her or stay at the Laird of the keep. This is an impossible love story in an impossible time. Yup she became a “ bloody time traveler “.

[Joan Hartley · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent story, great author

When and Where a wonderful time travel story with a great storyline and characters. Loved Autumn and Marcus’s love story. I couldn’t put the book down once I started it, lots of detail in the story, some humour and I shed quite a few tears. I have read all the other books in the series and enjoyed them all. Would like to know who Charlotte is as not in other book in the series and know her time travel story. Another great book by Ms Ruger.

[Robin Riha · Rating 5 out of 5]

number 6

I so enjoy the books in this series. I am always looking for the next book to read and love when I can read several in a series that may not include the same characters but is still in the same setting like these. Ms. Ruger you are very talented and imaginative thank you for your wonderful stories. Fellow readers let your imagination take you away and forget impossibilities, just enjoy the moment.

[RENU]

The entire series were just awesome. I loved the storyline of each book, the characters and mostly The daughters of the shadows. Thank you Rebecca for such beautiful stories full of dreams, love joy and laughter. Looking forward to reading more in these series. Please keep us updated on the latest upcoming books.😊

[Linda Elliott · Rating 4 out of 5]

A time travel romance with a twist at the end

I've read time travel romances before and thought I had them all figured out, but this 1 had a couple of twisted the very end of it. I like the characters, of course I always like sassy outspoken short women. I like the story line and the line I couldn't guess what was gonna happen next at the end.

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rebecca does it again. I just love this series and “When & Where” is one of my favorite in the series. Rebecca’s writing takes you right into the story and makes you feel like you are a part of it. This had an unexpected twist that I wasn’t expecting but I loved it. Kudos to Rebecca for another winning story.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

When & Where: Far From Home: A Scottish Time Travel Romance, Book 6

When Autumn was sent back in time she met Marcus a Laird with a castle. They fell in love but she wanted to go back home to the 21st century not be in the 14th. Not knowing how or why she got there. This author wonderfully writes about time travel.

[Marina Marchese · Rating 4 out of 5]

An unexpected twist in the end

Im a sucker for any combination of Time Travel, Highlander and historical fantasy. A splendid way to spend a blistery, wintery afternoon curled up with a cuppa and what some would call escapism reading. I call it ‘light imaginative entertainment’. Or, a palate cleanser between heavier tomes.
This tale does not disappoint. Kudos Ms. Ruger!

[Terryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read. A medieval Scottish time travel romance with action, romance, twists and turns. The story was great keeping me entertained. I'll need to go back and read the other books in the series as I started with this one first.

[Karen Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

love this author.

I have read all her time-travel books. They are written so well that I feel a connection with the characters and I’m saddened when it is finished.I have read most of her other series and I am never disappointed.

[Margaret Bender · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast travel time

The story was great. Autumn was a little upset that she wanted to go home.. So glad she made it home to her family. Also glad that Marcus went with her. Nice story, but a little un settled. But a good read for the day.

[Roberta · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great twist

The only thing I didn't care for in the book was at times I found it hard to understand what they were saying or referring to. The use of the Scottish Gaelic was just a little too thick.
That said I get the use of it. The story was awesome!

[Marjorie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Time Travel Story

This was a good book. Marcus and Autumn fell in love but she had a lot of problems before they were finally together. He adapted well to his new life.

[Lynette Patterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Surprise Ending

The Surprise ending was a breath of fresh air. The book was engaging, descriptive and entertaining. Completely recommend this book..

[Corinne Kirsch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing

I read all 6 books 1right after the other and was totally enthralled!!! I'm now going to see what else she has written because I know they'll be just as wonderful. 😍

[Lynn Woods · Rating 5 out of 5]

Marcus and Autumn's story was my favourite in the series due to the surprise ending. A must read.

[Nora Griswold · Rating 5 out of 5]

WHEW!!

I started ready this book and got concerned that I needed to read Beloved Enemy first. No, this is in order.
Fantastic story!! Loved the twist in past and future!!

[Susan Allegrini · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn’t read this fast enough. Time traveling , romance and suspense all I. One book. Love the story and again the ending surprise me so much!! I loved it!!

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

My simple review

This book made me feel good. Maybe I'm hormonal, but this one hit differently than he other ones. Great job, Rebecca.