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Far From Home #2
Eternal Summer
When Aedan Cameron and his men save a frightened and fleeing lass from a band of border reivers, he assumes his responsibility to her is done. His captain has other ideas. And then she lifts a pair of magnificent blue eyes to him, and he is reminded of what one of the nigheanan sgàil, the daughters of shadow, predicted—that a lass with blue eyes would come. It was told she would have the power to pierce the darkness with light, and that she alone would solve the mystery of his brother’s murder. Having convinced himself this is the only reason he has any interest in her at all, he is committed to his plan to keep her at arms’ length—not an easy undertaking, as she stirs long-dead fires inside Aedan.
Gabrielle Noble is fairly certain she’s lost her mind. Either that, or she really has been thrown back in time, to the Scotland she loves in the 14th century, where the scowling Cameron chief mistakes her for some sleuthing sorceress. Sure, she’s watched quite a bit of crime TV, but she isn’t equipped to solve a murder as he expects her to do. However, that’s the least of her problems. She’d love to escape being the killer's next victim and return home to her time. And she’d like to do so with her heart intact, not broken by the fierce Scottish chieftain.
Gabrielle Noble is fairly certain she’s lost her mind. Either that, or she really has been thrown back in time, to the Scotland she loves in the 14th century, where the scowling Cameron chief mistakes her for some sleuthing sorceress. Sure, she’s watched quite a bit of crime TV, but she isn’t equipped to solve a murder as he expects her to do. However, that’s the least of her problems. She’d love to escape being the killer's next victim and return home to her time. And she’d like to do so with her heart intact, not broken by the fierce Scottish chieftain.
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First published February 8, 2022
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October 16, 2022
excellent Scottish time travel
I can’t think of anything I didn’t like in this story. I enjoyed it all very much. I also liked the murder mystery added to the plot. It’s a sad story but ends happily. It did bring tears to my eyes. I also like how the author kept the attraction smoldering between the hero and heroine. It was a slow burn until the end. It made the romance last and burn into your own heart.
I can’t think of anything I didn’t like in this story. I enjoyed it all very much. I also liked the murder mystery added to the plot. It’s a sad story but ends happily. It did bring tears to my eyes. I also like how the author kept the attraction smoldering between the hero and heroine. It was a slow burn until the end. It made the romance last and burn into your own heart.
March 29, 2022
Once I started, I couldn’t put this book down. Watching Gabrielle being pulled through time only to awaken disoriented and unable to understand the people around her made for a very interesting start. I really liked Gabrielle’s character and the difficult path she had journeyed up until this point. Aedan had his own dark side to face. I enjoyed watching this couple interact while trying to uncover the identity of a murderer. You could really feel emotional struggle of both Aedan and Gabrielle has they tried to work together. I really enjoyed watching the plot evolve and finally be resolved. I’m already anxiously looking forward to this time travel series continuing as the hints near the end of the book suggested.
I received an ARC and am voluntarily sharing my honest review.
I received an ARC and am voluntarily sharing my honest review.
March 31, 2022
I am a huge fan of the “Outlander” books and so I tend to not enjoy other time-travel romance books. Since I love Rebecca Ruger’s books, I thought I’d give this series a try. The first one was an unexpected surprise on how the whole time-travel happened. I enjoyed it so much, I couldn’t wait for the second book to come out. I was not disappointed. I don’t want to wish my summer away, but I look forward to the third book in this series. If you love Rebecca Ruger books, you won’t be disappointed. She always makes you feel like you are right in the story.
April 21, 2022
Fad From Home
I love the story how Gabrielle and Aedan met. Gabrielle was lonely in her own time and now she was living in the past in a strange place not knowing what to become of her life. Then she met Aedan and he rescued her from a lonely place. As she tried to fit in with his clan she started to have feelings for him. But she was torn between trying to go back home to future or could she stay and make the past her home.
I love the story how Gabrielle and Aedan met. Gabrielle was lonely in her own time and now she was living in the past in a strange place not knowing what to become of her life. Then she met Aedan and he rescued her from a lonely place. As she tried to fit in with his clan she started to have feelings for him. But she was torn between trying to go back home to future or could she stay and make the past her home.
April 25, 2023
Loved this second book in this series!
Loved this one too! But still didn't find where Eloise story comes from! Hopefully there is more in this series as I sure enjoyed both of them so far!
Loved this one too! But still didn't find where Eloise story comes from! Hopefully there is more in this series as I sure enjoyed both of them so far!
August 6, 2023
A slow read but had good parts.
January 23, 2023
Book two in the series, I read this third. Something about the blurb for three appealed to me more. But I think I liked this second book more, which is funny (did, not haha) because it goes to show you shouldn’t judge a book by it’s blurb.
Gabby is pulled back in time and doesn’t immediately meet the hero. She also doesn’t learn any of the language, which is problematic for me. You would think she would have picked up a few words. She was given chores to do. She couldn’t speak at first, but still.
Time travels don’t have to be strictly historically accurate but they should make the attempt. I’m sure women wore their hair loose at times, but most historical records show restraint hair, and covered as well.
Another beef I have in that regard is the prevalence of cotton. Cotton wouldn’t have been in Scotland in 1301. It would have been Iinen. Linen, linen, linen. Cotton wasn’t introduced for another couple centuries at least.
Gabby is terrified for much of the beginning. Who wouldn’t be? And it’s in character, too. Because her history is escaping stress, confrontation, trauma.
“Gabby hoped this table filled more to relieve some of her anxiety that she was so clearly out of place. She so much preferred to blend in—to crowds, to scenery, to the background.”
There is a lot about advice from counselors but nothing (if I missed it sorry, but I don’t think so) about why she was seeing so many therapists.
Errors…
“…would so that she rather yelled her answered.” — answer
“…leave-strewn grove…” — leaf
“…there were several doors skirting off from the kitchen, but quick peaks said they were all connected,…” — peeks
“I hadn’t thought if it at all.” — of
When she relaxes, Gabby is a more attractive character. We see her this way initially with Ailis. Ailis, by the way, is the best written 10 year old I’ve probably ever encountered. She was a joy to read and I looked forward to her more than any other character. I’m not a huge fan of peanut galleries, so this is saying a lot. I also quite liked Cormag.
One thing I didn’t understand was Gabby using the colloquial “ye” instead of “you.” That didn’t fit.
As for Aedan. Well. He was very astute for someone who has closed himself off. The author backed off this toward the end and that was really too bad. I think there was an opportunity missed there.
“I do much better when I know my role.”
Oh, but there was so much he’d like to investigate inside that
last statement.”
He knows she’s homeless. Aedan is torn between his daughter and the family cemetery. Who can blame him for backing away from life? I couldn’t. He was a super great hero. Flawed, but redeemable. When Gabby just wants to slide into a role and into the background, he doesn’t let her. She’s reacting to life, not living it.
The story line continued past the resolution of the murder. I loved that. Like being able to enjoy a clean house after company leaves. So good.
If you can read this one in a lovely bubble bath, do so. Trust me.
Gabby is pulled back in time and doesn’t immediately meet the hero. She also doesn’t learn any of the language, which is problematic for me. You would think she would have picked up a few words. She was given chores to do. She couldn’t speak at first, but still.
Time travels don’t have to be strictly historically accurate but they should make the attempt. I’m sure women wore their hair loose at times, but most historical records show restraint hair, and covered as well.
Another beef I have in that regard is the prevalence of cotton. Cotton wouldn’t have been in Scotland in 1301. It would have been Iinen. Linen, linen, linen. Cotton wasn’t introduced for another couple centuries at least.
Gabby is terrified for much of the beginning. Who wouldn’t be? And it’s in character, too. Because her history is escaping stress, confrontation, trauma.
“Gabby hoped this table filled more to relieve some of her anxiety that she was so clearly out of place. She so much preferred to blend in—to crowds, to scenery, to the background.”
There is a lot about advice from counselors but nothing (if I missed it sorry, but I don’t think so) about why she was seeing so many therapists.
Errors…
“…would so that she rather yelled her answered.” — answer
“…leave-strewn grove…” — leaf
“…there were several doors skirting off from the kitchen, but quick peaks said they were all connected,…” — peeks
“I hadn’t thought if it at all.” — of
When she relaxes, Gabby is a more attractive character. We see her this way initially with Ailis. Ailis, by the way, is the best written 10 year old I’ve probably ever encountered. She was a joy to read and I looked forward to her more than any other character. I’m not a huge fan of peanut galleries, so this is saying a lot. I also quite liked Cormag.
One thing I didn’t understand was Gabby using the colloquial “ye” instead of “you.” That didn’t fit.
As for Aedan. Well. He was very astute for someone who has closed himself off. The author backed off this toward the end and that was really too bad. I think there was an opportunity missed there.
“I do much better when I know my role.”
Oh, but there was so much he’d like to investigate inside that
last statement.”
He knows she’s homeless. Aedan is torn between his daughter and the family cemetery. Who can blame him for backing away from life? I couldn’t. He was a super great hero. Flawed, but redeemable. When Gabby just wants to slide into a role and into the background, he doesn’t let her. She’s reacting to life, not living it.
The story line continued past the resolution of the murder. I loved that. Like being able to enjoy a clean house after company leaves. So good.
If you can read this one in a lovely bubble bath, do so. Trust me.
May 11, 2022
Here's another in Ms. Ruger's Scottish Highland time travel romance series—there's a prequel, then book 1, and now this is book 2. Each pairs a young 21st century American woman with a 13th or 14th century Scot. Of course there's culture shock and feelings of loss and not belonging, but there are also perilous situations in which the women are able to shine. Each woman shows fortitude she didn't know she had. Additionally there's a series long subplot involving the witches who set this whole phenomenon in motion. I find that almost as intriguing as the main story.
In Eternal Summer our heroine is Gabrielle, a lost soul, an enigma who fluctuates between attacking and crumbling. Her implausible situation has committed her to solving a murder as the witch foretold, but the only expertise she has is binging a few episodes of Dateline. Still, that's more than any 14th century investigator would have to go on, but there isn't a lot of trust in Gabrielle as an outsider. Aedan, laird of Clan Cameron, doesn't know quite what to make of this woman but is resolved to keep her at arms length and not give in to his attraction.
After all is said and done the reuniting of Gabrielle with her friends is super sweet and satisfying, as well as the epilogue. No mention is made of who the witches will target for time travel next or what their agenda is, but there's at least one more book to come in this series so we aren't done yet. This series is one highlighted by Ms. Ruger's trademark descriptive writing style, and although it's in third person POV we get plenty of time inside these characters' heads. This is one all time-travel fans should enjoy.
In Eternal Summer our heroine is Gabrielle, a lost soul, an enigma who fluctuates between attacking and crumbling. Her implausible situation has committed her to solving a murder as the witch foretold, but the only expertise she has is binging a few episodes of Dateline. Still, that's more than any 14th century investigator would have to go on, but there isn't a lot of trust in Gabrielle as an outsider. Aedan, laird of Clan Cameron, doesn't know quite what to make of this woman but is resolved to keep her at arms length and not give in to his attraction.
After all is said and done the reuniting of Gabrielle with her friends is super sweet and satisfying, as well as the epilogue. No mention is made of who the witches will target for time travel next or what their agenda is, but there's at least one more book to come in this series so we aren't done yet. This series is one highlighted by Ms. Ruger's trademark descriptive writing style, and although it's in third person POV we get plenty of time inside these characters' heads. This is one all time-travel fans should enjoy.
April 3, 2022
I Loved this book
I really loved the plot to this one and the characters were so believable.
It also hit really close to home. I identify with Gabby tremendously.
I know I will spend the rest of my days single. I'm soon to be 56 and with a severely disabled Son who will be 37 this month. I believe my sweet Son to be my soul mate. But I guess I'd still like to find a love like this but know it won't happen.
So I live vicariously thru books and this one really touched me.
I'd recommend this book to anyone
I really loved the plot to this one and the characters were so believable.
It also hit really close to home. I identify with Gabby tremendously.
I know I will spend the rest of my days single. I'm soon to be 56 and with a severely disabled Son who will be 37 this month. I believe my sweet Son to be my soul mate. But I guess I'd still like to find a love like this but know it won't happen.
So I live vicariously thru books and this one really touched me.
I'd recommend this book to anyone
August 26, 2022
I wanted to shake Aedan for his refusal to listen to Samara and accept Gabby. I felt so sorry for her being abandoned so many times, and rejected for a nasty, manipulative woman. Aedan's stubbornness was infuriating! but so true to the era. Another great book in a fascinating series. I love that the individual tales are so interwoven. The title is interesting - I doubt there's any eternal summer in Scotland, but get the reference to their lives. Little Aelish is delightful.
November 16, 2022
Great historical time travel love story
I have enjoyed this book. Aedan and Gabby had a hard start, but his daughter won her over at first. It was hard to see his friend as the bad person but she drank the poison and admitted it all for love. It would be nice to read if they had more children.
I have enjoyed this book. Aedan and Gabby had a hard start, but his daughter won her over at first. It was hard to see his friend as the bad person but she drank the poison and admitted it all for love. It would be nice to read if they had more children.
November 25, 2023
Eternal Summer: Far From Home: A Scottish Time Travel Romance, Book 2
Gabby appeared in a place she didn’t know. Aedan found her and took her to his keep. Her first true friend was his daughter. Now in the year 1301 from the 21st century. All because of a witch. While there she helped find a murderer.
Gabby appeared in a place she didn’t know. Aedan found her and took her to his keep. Her first true friend was his daughter. Now in the year 1301 from the 21st century. All because of a witch. While there she helped find a murderer.
July 24, 2024
Good
It was a good read once I could pronounce most of the foreign names, tongue twisters, and get past the beginning of her disastrous start while she time travelled during her crazy adventure to the 13th or 14th century, especially after she had to run for her life only to be caught by an opposing clan!
It was a good read once I could pronounce most of the foreign names, tongue twisters, and get past the beginning of her disastrous start while she time travelled during her crazy adventure to the 13th or 14th century, especially after she had to run for her life only to be caught by an opposing clan!
August 21, 2025
Fascinating and Frustrating
I love the story of Aedan and Gabby and reading how it evolves. But why wouldn’t the author help Gabby in proving that she is from another time, for example she did have her Drivers License on her. The books she had would have a copyright date…. that was frustrating. The only item she showed from the future was the flash light…. seriously!
I love the story of Aedan and Gabby and reading how it evolves. But why wouldn’t the author help Gabby in proving that she is from another time, for example she did have her Drivers License on her. The books she had would have a copyright date…. that was frustrating. The only item she showed from the future was the flash light…. seriously!
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August 25, 2022I think the characters were fascinating. Aedan was very sexy and aloof. Gabby was feisty and quirky.
Ailis was a old woman in a little girl. She was adorable. I would like to more about the giant Cormag.
All in all, it was a very captivating.
Ailis was a old woman in a little girl. She was adorable. I would like to more about the giant Cormag.
All in all, it was a very captivating.
September 22, 2022
solid effort
Decent time travel romance.
Enjoyed the hunt for the murderer and the characters.
solid effort from the author.
feel like I'm damning it with faint praise but it was just that. interesting and alright
Decent time travel romance.
Enjoyed the hunt for the murderer and the characters.
solid effort from the author.
feel like I'm damning it with faint praise but it was just that. interesting and alright
January 31, 2023
Captivating story
A handsome Scotsman, his engaging small daughter.
A mystery to solve dispute a language problem. Oh, and then the bigger problem. How to get home to your own time period.
No wonder I had a hard time putting this down at bedtime.
A handsome Scotsman, his engaging small daughter.
A mystery to solve dispute a language problem. Oh, and then the bigger problem. How to get home to your own time period.
No wonder I had a hard time putting this down at bedtime.
November 20, 2024
I gave this book 5 stars but if I could it would be 10 stars!! I love castles and time traveling and romance and suspense ! This had everything it was so well written I thought I was there!! It was certainly a page turner I wish it never ended!!
April 3, 2025
à travers le temps
Difficile à lire parfois avec beaucoup de longueur mais l’histoire est très intéressante. Je crois que je vais avoir besoin de lire plus de livres de cette auteure pour me faire vraiment une idée de sa façon d’écrire.
Difficile à lire parfois avec beaucoup de longueur mais l’histoire est très intéressante. Je crois que je vais avoir besoin de lire plus de livres de cette auteure pour me faire vraiment une idée de sa façon d’écrire.
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December 2, 2022I was bored through the whole book. Bored through the first novel too but I tried to give the second novel a chance. I wish I didn't.
April 20, 2023
Ailis is my favourite character in this one.
September 23, 2024
Murder she Wrote
A great read with magic, murder, deceit. But, love a child and then the father, and life gets easier in the 14th century!
A great read with magic, murder, deceit. But, love a child and then the father, and life gets easier in the 14th century!
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