She Can Throw a Knife ... But Can She Trust a Highlander?

To Win a Wager Written by Grace Hitchcock The Best Laid Plans, Book 3

Publication Date: 10.20.26

Published by: Kregel Publications

Genre: Historical Christian Fiction, Christian Historical Romance Fiction, Regency Romance

5 Stars!

Tess and Jamie! Oh, my goodness, these two were FANTASTIC! Grace Hitchcock did it again!

Tess Hale is brave, clever, fiercely independent, and exceptionally skilled with her knives. But give this girl a fishing pole, and she manages to hook her own nose! And Wolfie! Her supposedly protective dog is apparently willing to forget his duties when someone offers him fish. That dog! I had such fun with these characters!

Jamie Malcolm is a former spy with a complicated past and a clan whose trust he needs to earn. I adored his tenderness toward Tess, but those secrets! There were times I wanted to tell him, "Jamie, just tell her the truth already!" I loved that Tess wasn't afraid to challenge him!

What an adventure! The Scottish setting, dangerous clan rivalries, family secrets, and romance made this such an exciting read. I was right there with Tess and Jamie! I laughed at their antics, worried when things got dangerous, and even found myself thinking about what I'd be praying in their situation!

And the Christian content! Tess seeks comfort in her Bible and turns to the Lord in prayer when she's frightened. Jamie is a new follower of Christ who recognizes his sinful past and knows he has been redeemed through Jesus. I especially appreciated his struggle to discern whether he was following God's will or pursuing his own plans. He recognizes his mistakes, seeks the Lord's forgiveness and guidance, and genuinely desires to do what is right. I loved seeing their faith guide their decisions.

I received a copy of To Win a Wager from the Kregel Publications and JustRead Publicity Tours LLC. I am not required to write a positive review in any way or for any reason. My honest and unbiased opinions expressed in this book review are my own. My review focuses on the writing style, the pacing, and the story’s content, ensuring transparency and reliability.