"First book in a new series has believable characters and wonderful Scotsmen."

Lily Stewart is planning the annual Highland Games at her family's 200-year-old castle in North Carolina. Ian MacKenzie is coming to film the festival for a movie. At least, that's what the Stewarts think. He's actually there to steal back the Brooch of Lorn, a priceless brooch given to Robert Bruce upon his coronation as the King of Scotland in 1306. Ian doesn't plan to fall for Lily, the suspected thief - and she doesn't plan to fall for the dashing Scotsman, even if he does make her heart beat faster.

OUT OF THE MIST, the first installment of a new trilogy by Ms. Ross, is a great afternoon read. Ooh, those Scotsmen! Her characters are believable, even the quirky family members, and the setting is beautiful. I'm looking forward to the remaining sister's stories - OUT OF THE BLUE and OUT OF THE STORM.

Reviewed by Lory Martin
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted September 23, 2003