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 onHeather 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!
Another Heather Wynd winner! This book has all the beauty and history of the Scottish Highlands described in beautiful detail which immerses the reader in the castles, the legend of Loch Ness and the challenges of sight-seeing that half-sisters Natalie and Alexandra enjoy. Blended into the magical atmosphere of Bieldfell is the tension Ms Walsh creates as unexplained incidents threaten Natalie’s well-being during their tour, amplified by Alexandra’s mood swings ranging from demonstrations of affection to deep-seated envy and apparent antipathy. Sharing her concern with Jonas back home brings unexpected results as he tries to ensure Natalie’s safety. An intriguing plot and a well-told story which keeps the reader fully engrossed. This is a voluntary review of an ARC received from the author.
Another fabulous story from Our House on Heather Wynd. After the death of her father, only child Natalie takes a DNA test, which reveals she has a half-sister, Alexandra. Desperate to get to know her sister, she agrees to travel to Scotland with her. But once there accidents befall Natalie with increasing frequency and consequences. Is sibling jealousy behind it all, or something else? Amy Walsh has crafted a spellbinding story, keeping you guessing, desperate to find out what happens next. Her descriptions of the Highlands are beautiful and draw you deeper into this story of intrigue, faith and family secrets.
An unknown sister; lurking jealousy and misunderstandings; vague threats and unexplained accidents — from the opening pages to the closing paragraphs, the reader is taken on a journey of discovery and surprise in Ms Walsh's addition to the Our House on Heather Wynd series. Beautiful descriptions and rich vocabulary accompany a story full of twists and turns.
The gentle reawakening of faith adds further depth to the story and its development. A thoroughly enjoyable read!
Half-sisters trying to make a connection amidst grief, envy and suspicion find that God can bring beauty from ashes and grow precious relationships. A special read.