A Sanctuary of Secrets . . . Gavin MacKenzie, a chieftain heir who is hired to restore the ancient Castle of Braigh, discovers a hidden village of outcasts who have created their own private sanctuary from the world. Among them is Serena Boyd, a mysterious and comely lass, who captures Gavin's heart in spite of harboring a deadly past that could destroy her future. The villagers happen to be keeping an intriguing secret as well, and when a fierce enemy launches an attack against them, greed leads to bitter betrayal. Then, as Gavin prepares a defense, the villagers unite in a bold act of faith, showing how God's love is more powerful than any human force on earth. "Travel back to medieval Scotland with this great inspirational tale of faith and compassion." - FreshFiction.com "Highland Sanctuary is a wonderful medieval tale fraught with rich, compelling drama, excellent characterization, a plot with depth, beautifully described backdrops, and satisfying romance.  In other words, a page turner. (Not recommended if you don't want to miss a night of sleep!)" - Sharlene MacLaren, Retailers' Choice nominee, IRCA finalist and bestselling author of Daughters of Jacob Kane series and River of Hope series   "Jennifer Hudson Taylor has penned a heart-warming medieval romance full of mystery and intrigue with Highland Sanctuary . This book grabbed my attention from page one and kept it as I prayed for Serena to recover from her mystery illness and find true acceptance and freedom." - Laura V. Hilton, author of Patchwork Dreams  " Highland Sanctuary offers just that--a reading sanctuary set in medieval Scotland, full of mystique and romance. To use the author's own words, it's a book that will remind readers that while there is no Heaven on earth, God can guide us through our challenges. Well done, Jennifer Hudson Taylor!" --Maureen Lang, author of Whisper on the Wind and Springtime of the Spirit "Jennifer Hudson Taylor has written a moving story of sacrificial love and heartrending choices amidst the haunting beauty of the Scottish highland coast." Ruth Axtell Morren, author of Wild Rose and Winter Is Past "Jennnifer Hudson Taylor has written another wonderful Scottish medieval novel. In Highland Sanctuary , she masterfully created a setting and authentically portrayed the culture of the time period. And the characters leapt from the pages." - Lena Nelson Dooley, award-winning author of the McKenna's Daughters series and Love Finds You in Golden, New Mexico "A wonderful medieval fraught w/compelling drama, excellent characterization, a plot w/depth, beautiful backdrops, & satisfying romance." --Sharlene MacLaren, Bestselling Author of Daughters of Jacob Kane Series and River of Hope Series 4 1/2 Stars - RT Book Review Taylor's Highland saga continues with a new cast of characters as the heroic MacKenzie clan expands their peaceful missions. There are plenty of suspenseful twists and turns. The reader will thoroughly enjoy seeing how redemption comes to a village of outcasts. God's love and grace are evident. A Sanctuary of Secrets . . . Jennifer Hudson Taylor is an award winning author of historical Christian fiction and a speaker on topics of faith, writing and publishing. Her work has appeared in national publications, such as Guideposts, Heritage Quest Magazine, Romantic Times Book Reviews, and The Military Trader. Jennifer graduated from Elon University with a B.A. in Journalism. When she isn't writing, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, genealogy, and reading. Discover more about her at jenniferhudsontaylor.com.  Highland Sanctuary By Jennifer Hudson Taylor Abingdon Press Copyright © 2011 Jennifer Hudson Taylor All rights reserved. ISBN: 978-1-4267-1421-4 CHAPTER 1 Scotland 1457 The ordeal over, fragmented tremors still quaked through Evelina Broderwick's body. She gazed down at her new daughter. Now, she'd finally have someone who would truly love her. Tiny fingers curled. Evelina marveled at the wee nails. The other hand tightened into a fist and flew into the bairn's mouth as she sucked on her knuckles. "She's beautiful, is she not?" Tears clouded Evelina's vision, overwhelming her by the magnitude of God's gift of life. Gunna, her wet nurse, peered closer at the babe swaddled in a warm blanket. "Aye, she is at that." "I believe I shall call her Serena after my Spanish grandmother. The lass has an English da and a Scottish mither—a mixture of noble blood from three countries." "Not a verra common name here in the lowlands," Gunna's round cheeks swelled in a smile as she nodded in agreement, "but lovely just the same." The bedchamber door swung open, casting dim light from the hallway candles. The shadow of a man's tall frame bounced on the dark pine walls. Evelina tensed as her husband, Devlin Broderwick, strode in with his usual frown. A dent marred his forehead. He towered over the bedside. The midwife followed him and stoo