From Ash and Stone by Julie Danies

About “From Ash and Stone”

Lady Margaret Grey of Hartfell wants for nothing. The daughter of a knight, she has a loving family, wealth, and even a secret romance with the blacksmith’s son. But all that is torn from her one fateful night when her home is attacked and her family killed. She is left with nothing but bitterness, an unwavering mistrust of men, and a strange and mysterious curse that allows her to feel the thoughts of anyone who touches her.

Now, after six years away, Margaret is returning home for one reason: revenge. She hopes that by avenging her family’s deaths, she will somehow be freed from her curse. But it won’t be easy. The identities of the raiders are still unknown, she has little left to her name, and traveling alone in the Northumbrian hills during the border wars is dangerous. Matters are further complicated by handsome Angus Robson, a Scotsman whose charm threatens to distract her from her plans. But the raiders are closer than she knows, and Margaret soon realizes that what she believed to be a curse may be the key to finding those she seeks. One touch will reveal the truth.

About the Author

Julie Daines is an award-winning and best-selling author. She was born in Concord, Massachusetts, and was raised in Utah. She spent eighteen months living in London, where she studied and fell in love with English literature, sticky toffee pudding, and the mysterious guy who ran the kebab store around the corner.

My Review

“From Ash and Stone” is a great medieval romance novel. When Lady Margaret Grey finds herself alone, she only has one thing on her mind… revenge. For years, it has driven her to put one foot in front of the other. She finds an unexpected friend in Angus Robson who is always saving Lady Margaret. Think knight in shining armor and a damsel in distress and that’s pretty much what this is about. Lady Margaret is definitely a strong female character that portrays the hardships of a women alone in the world, yet she continues to fight for her family and friends. It is such a great read. Julie is an awesome author. I love her book called Willowkeep and Unraveled to name just a few. If you are looking for a clean, romance set in my favorite time period, look no further. Grab your copy today!