The Cottage

"In the Shetlands, Loni Ford discovers her inheritance is not at all what she expected, nor is local leader David Tulloch. A city girl at heart, she is surprised at how much she enjoys the peaceful atmosphere of the place. But change threatens that peace, as does a dangerous man intent on controlling the island--and Loni is all that's standing in his way"--

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LibraryThing member lanehillhouse

Friday, October 28, 2016
The Cottage by Michael Phillips, © 2016
Secrets of the Shetlands, Book 2

—the seashore, the moors, and cliffs—
My Review:
What a beautiful story of trust and hope. Both the island's laird and chief find out where their heart's lead. The people of Whales Reef finally become

aware they are cared for and do not need to worry about themselves and their outcome. The author has made these people come alive. I would like to meet the village baker and have some of her oatcakes and tea. I was glad she and Alonnah Ford were able to come to an understanding. A new person indeed takes a time to know and be known; thankfully without a word spoken comes rest. This is the first series I have read by Michael Phillips and I am so looking forward to Book 3 in this series!

The scenes are so beautifully written as each segment of the story unfolds. I especially liked Loni's meadow and David's place of solitude. They are beautiful in their descriptions of where they have come and to where they are going. Faithful in being understood and their conversations confidential unto themselves. A deep friendship of earnest exposure of self and the freedom to exercise this little by little.

Truth prevails and comes to the surface. I would like to have a wrap from Loni's special sheep. What a beloved land and people, encouraging and forthright in expression, I have continually enjoyed meeting them.

Whoever has the loudest voice is not always the right voice. The story expands very fluidly. A great read!

***Thank you to author Michael Phillips and to Bethany House Publishers for my review copy of The Cottage, Book 2 in the Secrets of the Shetlands series. This review was written in my own words. No other compensation was received.***

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LibraryThing member Sandralb

I enjoyed reading Michael Phillips novel "The Cottage". I had a little problem at first reading the Scottish brogue, but picked it up after a bit. I loved the descriptions of the Shetland Island. I just wished there was more details. I have been to Scotland and it brought back wonderful memories. I

thought the characters and story line was well developed. The small town people seemed a little standoffish and not trusting Americans. The character of the Texan is a good example why, not that there is anything wrong with Texans or Texas. But traveling, I have learned that Americans do not always have the best reputation of being terrible friendly. Our fast paced lifestyle is so different from theirs may be one reason. I can't wait to go back and read Michael's first book to Secrets of the Shetlands "The Inheritance". I received a copy of this novel from Bethany House. I was not compensated for this review. These are my honest thoughts and opinion. Thank you Bethany House for this opportunity.

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LibraryThing member lamb521

Title: The Cottage (Secrets of the Shetlands #2)
Author: Michael Phillips
Pages: 416
Year: 2016
Publisher: Bethany House
My rating 5 out of 5.
The story is of Loni’s inheritance and her learning of the language and people who inhabit a little island called Whales Reef. She has a confusing relationship

with an upcoming man who is in the political arena and the people she meets in Whales who are as different as night and day. The people view Loni with an attitude of skepticism, except the island chief named David.
Slowly Loni is beginning to understand the island’s view of her and the nefarious attempts to steal her inheritance by Hardy who is a man from Texas and currently on the island. There is a whole lot of ancestry history being uncovered that surprises Loni. She becomes enamored with the chief, David, as he is so much more than what he first appears. He is more authentic than Hugh, which takes Loni by surprise.
There are many threads, characters and depth to the book than I can convey in a review. However, I loved the continuing story that Michael Phillips crafted for readers such as myself to enjoy. After a while, some of the written dialect in the book became easy to read and understand as I became familiar with the pronunciation. I loved the blossoming spiritual legacy that is slowly being revealed in the series and how that affects or effects different characters in the tale.
Don’t let the length of the books cause you to rethink reading them; the time is well worth it as the enjoyment is beyond measure!

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LibraryThing member gincam

Author Michael Phillips continues his enthralling “Secrets of the Shetlands Series” with Book 2, “The Cottage”. When Loni Ford learns of her unexpected inheritance of property in the Shetland Islands of Scotland, her first thought is to settle a sale of the estate and return to America as

soon as possible. However, the more time she spends in the rustically beautiful countryside, the more muddled her thoughts become. The land and its people weave a spell of their own, and then there is David Tulloch, the man the locals had long presumed to be the rightful heir to “The Cottage” and all it entails. Complex and compelling, David is much more than Loni expected. Adding menace to the mix is David’s cousin, Hardy, whose dangerous ties to oil investors are propelling his own forceful claim to the inheritance. Author Michael Phillips estimable storytelling skills combine with the magic of the Scottish Isles for an involving romantic suspense read.

Review Copy Gratis Bethany House Books

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