[.ca] White Mist (ISBN 0783894287)

Not a keeper:
Although this book kept me interested until the last page, it's not a 5-stars book. Many actions/scenes/sentences seemed full of romance-cliches, and the attraction between the hero & heroine wasn't portrayed in an effective way. Besides, there was not enough dialogue between them (to me, dialogue is one of the essential elemements that make a couple real and believable).

Inspiring...:
White Mist is the conclusion of Jaclyn Reading's White Series. White Knight, White Magic, and White Heather are the first three in the series that travels the misty western isles of Scotland. Jaclyn Reding is known for her historical romances. Her books take the reader to a far and distant land for a time of intrigue and romantic celebration. It's a wonderful opportunity that all romance readers should endeavor to experience. In the prologue, we are introduced to Lady Eleanor Wycliffe, heiress of the Westover dukedom. It's September 1820 and things aren't going the way Lady Eleanor had hoped so she decides to leave home. She ends up at the Isle of Trelay in the Scottish Hebrides and takes on the job as governess for Gabriel MacFeagh, Viscount Dunevin. His daughter experienced a tragedy three years ago and hasn't spoken since. Nor has the devil of Dunevin, as he is known, shown any affection or support for the child or her condition. Mystifying reasoning is the cause of all this mayhem in the Dunevin castle, and hopefully the concerns of one wayward, unhappy woman, who instantly feels emotionally attached, can set them all to rights. White Mist is an inspiring read. Sometimes it takes getting away from an everyday routine and existence to really witness life. This is what Eleanor does, and it leads her to a child in need of support and a man most clearly misunderstood... or is he? It also leads her to emotions she has yet to experience or understand, and most likely would not have discovered at home. The characters are well developed, compassionate, and sooo romantic. The historical setting with the Gaelic information is sound and impressive: I enjoyed learning from it. I found it to be a wonderful read and am quite sure fellow historical romance readers will love the fourth title in the White Series.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:
WHITE MIST is the fourth and last book of Jaclyn Reding's'White' series. Alas, it's the first for me. I didn't know what I wasmissing, and must now find her earlier releases-not because WHITEMIST can't be enjoyed alone, but because I liked it so well. It'sexciting to find a new author to add to the 'must read' list. Nohistorical romance lover should miss WHITE MIST. It combines thepopular Regency era with the beloved Scottish Highland setting for atop-notch reading experience, one I highly recommend.

EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT:
I loved this book! The lead character, Eleanor, embodies everything I look for in a heroine -- strength, intelligence, pride, resourcefulness. She doesn't whimper when she's up against a wall...doesn't once stomp her foot when she gets angry. She is mature and multi-faceted. And the hero, Gabriel, is the quiet, silent type -- her perfect other half. If you like mysteries, there's a good one in this story that involves the disappearance of Gabriel's first wife. It's all set on a remote Scottish island that is cloaked in atmosphere so well, you'll feel you are there. A great read altogether.

A Haunting and Beautiful Love Story:
Having read all the other "White" books by Jaclyn Reding, I could hardly wait for this one! I must say it was well worth it and a great finale to this treasure of a series. Ms. Reding does a wonderful job of blending two worlds, the romance of the Regency with the beauty of Scotland. I can't recommend this book enough.