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Far From Home #9
Stand in the Fire
A New York socialite meets a brooding Highland warrior.
Emmy Clarke lives a life of luxury and ease as a socialite in New York City, drifting through days of shopping and glamorous events without any real purpose. But when a high-end vacation in Scotland takes an unexpected turn, Emmy finds herself thrust back in time to 14th century Scotland, a world starkly different from her own. Thrust into the rugged Highlands, Emmy is utterly out of her element, facing the harsh realities of medieval life without any of her beloved modern conveniences.
Brody MacIntyre, a brooding and wounded laird of a decimated clan, is battling his own demons, struggling with the possibility of fighting no more, and plenty of rage because of it. Emmy's presence is both an exasperating challenge and the first spark to stir him from his furious melancholy. Their fiery clashes are charged with an undeniable attraction that both try to ignore but that neither can resist.
Despite their initial mutual dislike and her constant longing to return home, Emmy discovers hidden depths of resilience, unexpectedly finding fulfillment in helping to heal the irritable laird. Brody, in turn, begins to see beyond his pain, drawn to Emmy's spirit and determination. When fate offers Emmy a way back to her own time, she seizes it, only to find that the life she once cherished now feels empty. Driven by love and a newfound sense of belonging, Emmy is determined to return to Brody, no matter the cost.
As with all books in the Far From Home series, Stand in the Fire is a stand-alone novel. The characters from different books do sometimes interact, but these can be read in any order.
Emmy Clarke lives a life of luxury and ease as a socialite in New York City, drifting through days of shopping and glamorous events without any real purpose. But when a high-end vacation in Scotland takes an unexpected turn, Emmy finds herself thrust back in time to 14th century Scotland, a world starkly different from her own. Thrust into the rugged Highlands, Emmy is utterly out of her element, facing the harsh realities of medieval life without any of her beloved modern conveniences.
Brody MacIntyre, a brooding and wounded laird of a decimated clan, is battling his own demons, struggling with the possibility of fighting no more, and plenty of rage because of it. Emmy's presence is both an exasperating challenge and the first spark to stir him from his furious melancholy. Their fiery clashes are charged with an undeniable attraction that both try to ignore but that neither can resist.
Despite their initial mutual dislike and her constant longing to return home, Emmy discovers hidden depths of resilience, unexpectedly finding fulfillment in helping to heal the irritable laird. Brody, in turn, begins to see beyond his pain, drawn to Emmy's spirit and determination. When fate offers Emmy a way back to her own time, she seizes it, only to find that the life she once cherished now feels empty. Driven by love and a newfound sense of belonging, Emmy is determined to return to Brody, no matter the cost.
As with all books in the Far From Home series, Stand in the Fire is a stand-alone novel. The characters from different books do sometimes interact, but these can be read in any order.
314 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 27, 2025
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March 10, 2025
This could have been a 4-star book for me. Why did I only rate it 3? Because the editing is atrocious. I will list but 3 examples that I do not believe give away spoilers. It may seem petty to some people but people who take their time reading notice those little things.
1.) What is Emmy’s actual family name? Clarke is used 9 times, but Carter was used 14 times.
2.) At the beginning of the book Emmy notices that the floor of the kitchen was made of hard packed earth, but then at the end when Brody walked into the kitchen, his boots scraped on the stone floor
3.) Emmy was on a vacation in Scotland when she time traveled to 1304, but she recalls “one day I was in New York, and the next I woke up in the highlands.”
1.) What is Emmy’s actual family name? Clarke is used 9 times, but Carter was used 14 times.
2.) At the beginning of the book Emmy notices that the floor of the kitchen was made of hard packed earth, but then at the end when Brody walked into the kitchen, his boots scraped on the stone floor
3.) Emmy was on a vacation in Scotland when she time traveled to 1304, but she recalls “one day I was in New York, and the next I woke up in the highlands.”
June 1, 2025
There are pluses and minuses to this story. It was a bit too wordy, and I'm not really a time travel fan to begin with, but this one especially didn't speak to me. I just didn't connect with the main characters. Emmy was just so strange and didn't try very hard to assimilate. Brody was persistently aloof. The first full 24% of the book was spent in confused circular conversations and inner thoughts before Emmy even figured out when and where she was. What I really DID like about this story was more inclusion of the witches and magic, and I also was really intrigued by the epilogue leading into the next book in the series. So all in all, I'm kinda glad to move forward and delve into the story in the next book.
November 3, 2025
Clarke or carter?
Loved this story, but with reservations. From chapter to chapter, Emmy’s name changes. Was she Emmy Clarke or Emmy Carter? Doesn’t really matter, I guess. The progression of the story was simple and heartfelt. Brody and Emmy were predestined. I liked the various characters. I would have liked a further explanation of the grandmother’s ring. That seemed to have significance, but was never explored. I’m glad Brody retrieved it.
So I recommend to fantasy romance aficionados. You’ll love it.
Loved this story, but with reservations. From chapter to chapter, Emmy’s name changes. Was she Emmy Clarke or Emmy Carter? Doesn’t really matter, I guess. The progression of the story was simple and heartfelt. Brody and Emmy were predestined. I liked the various characters. I would have liked a further explanation of the grandmother’s ring. That seemed to have significance, but was never explored. I’m glad Brody retrieved it.
So I recommend to fantasy romance aficionados. You’ll love it.
January 23, 2026
More like 4.5 stars.
This, I think, is my second fav in the series not that this feels like a series since we dont meet anyone from previous books, which is annoying. I did like that this book had more closure. I did love the characters and secondary characters, too. Three things that bothered me about this book is that we barely got Brody's POV, we had no interactions with previous characters (like what happened to the characters from the previous books) and that I wish it was longer and had more build up.
This, I think, is my second fav in the series not that this feels like a series since we dont meet anyone from previous books, which is annoying. I did like that this book had more closure. I did love the characters and secondary characters, too. Three things that bothered me about this book is that we barely got Brody's POV, we had no interactions with previous characters (like what happened to the characters from the previous books) and that I wish it was longer and had more build up.
March 10, 2025
Far From Home series…excellent
I enjoyed the latest in the series very much! The story moved along at a good pace and kept me wanting to read till the end! The only issue I have is they end to soon 😊. I fell in love with Brody and felt Emmy was his perfect match. The ending was excellent but has me excited for the next one!
I enjoyed the latest in the series very much! The story moved along at a good pace and kept me wanting to read till the end! The only issue I have is they end to soon 😊. I fell in love with Brody and felt Emmy was his perfect match. The ending was excellent but has me excited for the next one!
March 15, 2025
How Rebecca writes these books amazes me. She puts me right in the story where I can see, smell, and feel them as if I was there. This was another take on time travel that I didn’t expect. I stayed up way too late to finish the book and shed a few tears while reading. You can never go wrong with Rebecca Ruger.
April 12, 2025
Girly, did you edit this book at all? Did you have literally one single other person read it before publishing it?
Is Emmy’s last name Clarke or Carter?
You switch tenses. It’s almost like you stuck your character descriptions into the book as is and changed nothing.
You’ve written about a million books, be so for real here Rebecca.
Is Emmy’s last name Clarke or Carter?
You switch tenses. It’s almost like you stuck your character descriptions into the book as is and changed nothing.
You’ve written about a million books, be so for real here Rebecca.
June 14, 2025
Love through time
Emmy is very unhappy in her 2019 life. Friends are shallow, hates her job, parents don’t understand her. Well, let’s fix that and dump her in Scotland 1304, hook up with a gorgeous guy and have some real friends. Sounds sarcastic, but that’s what happens. It’s actually a very nice story and the time travel concept is almost believable.
Emmy is very unhappy in her 2019 life. Friends are shallow, hates her job, parents don’t understand her. Well, let’s fix that and dump her in Scotland 1304, hook up with a gorgeous guy and have some real friends. Sounds sarcastic, but that’s what happens. It’s actually a very nice story and the time travel concept is almost believable.
July 9, 2025
great romance
I really love these time travel books. I’ve ready many and they are not all worth reading however I will highly recommend this series from Rebecca Ruger. They are so hard to put down! The characters come alive and I can’t wait to hear their stories of their lives because they become love to me as I’m reading.
I really love these time travel books. I’ve ready many and they are not all worth reading however I will highly recommend this series from Rebecca Ruger. They are so hard to put down! The characters come alive and I can’t wait to hear their stories of their lives because they become love to me as I’m reading.
March 8, 2025
A very satisfying read.
This is the latest in this enjoyable time-travelling romance series. Great characters and plot. An interesting twist at the end to lead readers into the next book to be published.
This is the latest in this enjoyable time-travelling romance series. Great characters and plot. An interesting twist at the end to lead readers into the next book to be published.
March 17, 2025
Why did this book have to end!! Wow talking about time travel this one is the best. I really couldn’t read fast enough. The story is filled with romance, time travel and the description of the castle and Scotland was amazing!!
March 22, 2026
Stand in Fire
Emmy fell from 2019 to 1304 very confused. She was in Laird Brody Macintyres watch tower. Later she and Brody married. Now I want to go to Scotland and be moved in time.
Emmy fell from 2019 to 1304 very confused. She was in Laird Brody Macintyres watch tower. Later she and Brody married. Now I want to go to Scotland and be moved in time.
February 28, 2025
Excellent book. Loved Emmy and Brody, especially the end. Love a fairy tale ending.
March 4, 2025
Excellent
An excellent read. Just loved this book, of Emmy and Brody. It had a great storyline and brilliant characters. Look forward to the next book.
An excellent read. Just loved this book, of Emmy and Brody. It had a great storyline and brilliant characters. Look forward to the next book.
March 7, 2025
Wonderful!
Man I love this series. What a great book. Another stunning book by this author. Time travel craziness Romance and happy endings. Happy reading😊
Man I love this series. What a great book. Another stunning book by this author. Time travel craziness Romance and happy endings. Happy reading😊
March 8, 2025
A nice read
Another good time travel book; really enjoyed reading it. Thank you Rebecca River for this book, can't wait to read the next story.
Another good time travel book; really enjoyed reading it. Thank you Rebecca River for this book, can't wait to read the next story.
March 9, 2025
Fire
This is such a beautiful story of two wounded people, one even with physical wounds. Both had learned that fire can destroy or forge one to be stronger.
This is such a beautiful story of two wounded people, one even with physical wounds. Both had learned that fire can destroy or forge one to be stronger.
September 21, 2025
Excellent story
Em finds herself and her true love through time. Likeable characters with unpredictable twists so an enjoyable story and worthy of your recreational time.
Em finds herself and her true love through time. Likeable characters with unpredictable twists so an enjoyable story and worthy of your recreational time.
January 14, 2026
very good
This was a very good story. I felt it slow for the first couple of chapters maybe but it picked up very quickly. Highly recommend. Keeps you on edge.
This was a very good story. I felt it slow for the first couple of chapters maybe but it picked up very quickly. Highly recommend. Keeps you on edge.
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