Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Discover millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more with a free trial

    Only $11.99/month after trial. Cancel anytime.

    Unavailable
    A Bound Heart
    Unavailable
    A Bound Heart
    Unavailable
    A Bound Heart
    Audiobook11 hours

    A Bound Heart

    Written by Laura Frantz

    Narrated by Aimee Lilly

    4/5

    ()

    Currently unavailable

    Currently unavailable

    Read the ebook instead

    About this audiobook

    Though Magnus MacLeish and Lark MacDougall grew up on the same castle grounds, Magnus is now laird of the great house and the Isle of Kerrera. Lark is but the keeper of his bees and the woman he is hoping will provide a tincture that might help his ailing wife conceive and bear him an heir. But when his wife dies suddenly, Magnus and Lark find themselves caught up in a whirlwind of accusations, expelled from their beloved island, and sold as indentured servants across the Atlantic.

    Yet even when all hope seems dashed against the rocky coastline of the Virginia colony, it may be that in this New World, the two of them could make a new beginning — together.

    Laura Frantz's prose sparkles with authenticity and deep feeling as she digs into her own family history to share this breathless tale of love, exile, and courage in Colonial America.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDreamscape Media Audio
    Release dateJan 1, 2019
    ISBN9781974931484
    Author

    Laura Frantz

    Laura Frantz is an award-winning bestselling author who is passionate about all things historical, particularly the 18th century. She writes her manuscripts in longhand, and her stories often incorporate Scottish themes that reflect her family heritage. A direct descendant of George Hume, who was exiled to the American colonies for his role in the Jacobite Rebellion and is credited with teaching George Washington surveying, she lives in the heart of Kentucky. For more information, visit www.laurafrantz.net.

    More audiobooks from Laura Frantz

    Related to A Bound Heart

    Related audiobooks

    Christian Fiction For You

    View More
    View More

    Related podcast episodes

    Related articles

    • Article

      TWO DECADES OF HELL EVIL STEPDAD made me HIS WIFE

      Jul 2, 2020

      Acute little girl with bright red hair and a cheeky smile, Rosalynn McGinnis had big dreams. The 10-year-old wanted to grow up and be a veterinarian and teach violin. Rosalynn’s father wasn’t in the picture. But one day, handing out flyers with the n

      3 min read

    • Article

      Books

      Oct 14, 2019

      In this gripping account of the sinking of the passenger liner Oceanos, which sailed from East London on 3 August 1991, author Andrew Pike unravels the complexities that led to the calamity, and paints a picture of extraordinary valour in treacherous

      2 min read

    • Article

      Called To The Wild

      Aug 21, 2022

      Called To The Wild
      2 min read

    • Article

      Better Books

      Mar 30, 2022

      Caroline Petit (Affirm Press, $32.99) Based on the remarkable true story of exiled heiress Carolina Fonceca and her lover Francois, the Count de Castelnau. The Brazilian jungle, salons of Paris and Federation-era Melbourne are the backdrops for this

      2 min read

    • Article

      Book CLUB

      Dec 29, 2021

      Book CLUB
      1 min read

    • Article

      The Lives Of War Prisoners And An Ex-spy

      Apr 19, 2024

      Don’t allow yourself to be put off by the cumbersome title because this is a good book. South Africa’s contribution to the Allied cause in the north African deserts and Abyssinia is well known – less so that it resulted in upwards of 100 000 Italian

      2 min read

    • Article

      Politics, Princesses, And High-flying Drama

      Jul 21, 2023

      It can be difficult to classify a book which has a cow's rear end on the back cover and, on the front cover, a ruminating cow's front end with a road sign pointing to the mustlive-in towns of Darling and Shaka's Rock. Is the book speculation, literat

      2 min read

    • Article

      Sword Catcher

      Oct 4, 2023

      Sword Catcher
      3 min read

    • Article

      'Ninety-Nine Glimpses Of Princess Margaret' Is Unflinching, Engrossing

      Sep 10, 2018

      Fans of 'The Crown' will be fascinated by this deeper dive into the life of the sister who did not become queen.

      3 min read

    • Article

      Storm Driven

      Mar 17, 2023

      Storm Driven
      3 min read

    • Article

      Best Of The East

      May 26, 2021

      In the 1960s, author Farley Mowat was living in a small fishing town called Burgeo, on the southwestern coast of Newfoundland. Mowat was thrilled to discover an 80-ton fin whale that was trapped in a nearby saltwater lagoon, because it finally offere

      2 min read

    • Article

      Book CLUB

      Aug 9, 2022

      Book CLUB
      1 min read

    • Article

      Also Out

      Jul 12, 2023

      There’s plenty more titles we couldn’t fit in. Juhani Karila’s SUMMER FISHING IN LAPLAND (out now, Pushkin Press) concerns a woman visiting her remote family farm; she has three days to catch the pike in a pond, or she and the love of her life will d

      1 min read

    • Article

      Great Reads

      Feb 17, 2022

      Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of bestselling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series

      2 min read

    • Article

      The ROYAL INSIDER

      Sep 13, 2022

      Meghan’s latest outbursts have, in my opinion, given the royals no choice but to strip the Duke and Duchess of Sussex of their lucrative royal titles. To say the former Deal or No Deal model is sailing close to the wind is an understatement. Accordi

      2 min read

    • Article

      The Kingdom Of Liars

      Apr 22, 2020

      RELEASED 7 MAY 596 pages | Hardback/ebook Author Nick Martell Publisher Gollancz It’s a bold move to have the protagonist of a novel introduce their tale by describing it as “the greatest story ever told”, but Nick Martell’s fantasy adventure falls f

      1 min read

    • Article

      Pick Of The Week

      Nov 3, 2022

      Pick Of The Week
      1 min read

    • Article

      New Meghan Markle Biography Offers Engaging Look At Future Royal Bride But Lacks 'Wow' Factor

      Apr 18, 2018

      "Meghan" by Andrew Morton; Grand Central (272 pages, $27) ___ Meghan Markle is set to marry her prince on May 19 in St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle as Queen Elizabeth II, the British royal family and millions of television viewers around the wo

      3 min read

    • Article

      For March, 3 Romances That Fight For Love

      Mar 19, 2019

      True love finds a way amid food trucks, ice skates and ... knife throwing? In other words, March is just another month in Romancelandia, and we've got three stories of people fighting hard for love.

      2 min read

    • Article

      Manor Of Mystery

      May 16, 2021

      You’d think a feisty, tomboyish character such as Dorset-born Thomasina Trelora would be well suited for life in early 1800s colonial Australia, where pioneering families from England were creating lives for themselves. But the place she literally wa

      2 min read

    • Article

      After The Flood

      Oct 9, 2019

      RELEASED OUT NOW! 432 pages | Hardback/ebook/audiobook Author Kassandra Montag Publisher The Borough Press The world is ending–as we know it, anyway. Climate change will do that. A century into the future, rising sea levels have turned the Americas i

      1 min read

    Reviews for A Bound Heart

    4/5

    72 ratings19 reviews

    What did you think?

    Tap to rate

    Review must be at least 10 words

    • 4/5
      Title: A Bound HeartAuthor: Laura FrantzPages: 407 (ARC)Year: 2019Publisher: RevellMy rating is 4 out of 5 stars.Lark MacDougall is descended from Scottish aristocracy, but over time her clan has been assimilated or killed so there are few left. She serves as the apothecary for clan MacLeish, whose laird she grew up with. Magnus MacLeish is a lawyer as well as head of his clan of over 300 people. They depend on him to settle disputes and provide leadership. He is aware of the smuggling that is going on but does nothing about it as he knows his clan needs the supplies. These goods are needed for them to survive as they supplement what can’t be produced themselves. Most of the islanders are involved in unloading the smuggled goods and must always be on the watch of the authorities. Rory MacPherson is the captain of the smuggling ship and thinks he and Lark should marry, then head to America.Due to dire circumstances Lark, Rory and Magnus are arrested and sent to Virginia as indentured servants, with Magnus making a further journey to Jamaica. Lark boards the ship and within days becomes mother to an infant when his caretaker dies. Now, Lark is headed for a new country, in a new job, indentured for two years with an infant. Lark adjusts well to plantation life. She remains in the role of apothecary and tends to her herbs and plants and bees. She gives what help she can to the slaves, which sets her against the factor. Magnus does well in his job as manager of a sugar, tobacco and cocoa plantation in Jamaica. What purpose does God have in separating them from their homeland and each other? Will they ever see each other again?When I want to read historical fiction, Laura Frantz is one of my go-to authors. Her characters are written with depth and are ones I can identify with. The scenes of Scotland were so vivid I could smell the heather and peat fire. Lark and Magnus had such reliance on the Lord in every day of their lives and were able to surrender to His will in the face of terrible circumstances. I can’t wait to see where and when her next novel will take place!Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255. “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
    • 3/5
      Laura Frantz is one of my favorite Christian fiction authors. I love how she takes an interesting moment in history, and makes it come to life in the eyes of her characters. That said, I had a hard time getting into A Bound Heart. I found myself picking other titles to read instead. But I had to review the book, so I dutifully sat down to read it through. I'm glad I did. It turned out to be a good book. A Bound Heart seems to lack the richness I've come to expect from her stories. But, overall the characters and settings are good. I like the character of Lark; she is someone I want to be friends with. Her attachment and loyalty to an orphan baby is commendable. Her steadfastness to her childhood friends Magnus is sweet.The plot centers around Lark, keeper of the Laird's herbs and bees on the island of Kerrera, in Scotland. One day, a dreadful mix up of Lark's tonics, causes the death of Magnus' wife. Though Lark is innocent, she becomes the scapegoat for the family of the dead Lady. Around the same time, Magnus comes to her trial wearing a kilt, which is the King of England has outlawed. Both Lark and Magnus are banished as indentured servants. The rest of the story becomes their fight to survive and keep tabs on each other while being shipped to different places.If you are a fan of Laura Frantz, or enjoy clean Christian fiction, I encourage you to read A Bound Heart. While the story is slow in places, it is a satisfying read.
    • 3/5
      Lark may not be wealthy or high class but she's a well thought of, beautiful lass. Set in beautiful 18th century, Scotland; Lark's world is filled with sea breeze and gardens. She works in the laird's castle making tonics and other herbal remedies catching the eye of both the laird and the local captain. After an unfortunate tragedy, she is sent to Virginia to be an indentured servant. It will take all her faith and strength to survive the voyage and the years of hard labor awaiting her. To further complicate matters she adopts a young baby whose kin have all perished on the ship and she discovers that both her admirers, the laird and the captain are also aboard. Lark is nurturing, good hearted, and always tries to look at the positive, her only downfall is that she is quite naive. She's been handed an awful lot and she doesn't know if she'll ever get to see Scotland or her beloved grandmother again, but she handles it darn well. A bit unbelievable at times (every single male character throws themselves at Lark, EVERY ONE) and the ending was a bit anti-climactic; but overall still a good cozy historical read.
    • 4/5
      Laura Frantz is truly a master of vivid descriptions of beautiful landscapes and sea/skyscapes as she lyrically composes the lives and times of her historical characters. A Bound Heart is set in Scotland. While Ms. Frantz is such a romantic writer, she could probably make Antarctica sound like a vacation spot, I had to wonder if I would like the island of Kerrera any more than Isla did. Smugglers, fighting against unjust taxes, a corrupt court, an ocean voyage of horrors, several love triangles; all make for a very tightly woven story. Frantz’s characters are full of life, passion, and pride in their heritage. When these freedoms are removed, what will remain behind? It was very interesting to learn about the Scots’ way of life in the 1750s. I must admit, I had a hard time with a love triangle involving a married person. While no wrong actions occurred, I would have preferred to see one party or the other take steps to put physical distance between them. The glossary was a huge help, as was the context in which Frantz used the unfamiliar words. A few wonderful quotes: On the horrid ship: “Lord, all I have is Ye. Make that enough.” “Fear had a terrible taste.” This is a good book, but it will not be my favorite Frantz book. To each his own. Anxiously awaiting the next Frantz novel. I was given a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. All opinions expressed here are solely my own and no positive review was required.
    • 4/5
      A Bound Heart by Laura Frantz captured my attention instantly with its setting, the foreign words, the underhanded activities, and the subtle attraction between Magnus and Lark. Descriptive imagery brought the places and characters to life in my mind. As the story unfolded, several issues began to play out: slavery, smuggling, adoption, a personal relationship with God. These matters added a pleasing depth to the story and induced character development. The action and romantic tension carried the story along until sometime after they landed in Virginia. At that point, the momentum and my interest waned a bit. However, Laura Frantz writes beautifully and the satisfying ending more than made up for the slowing pace. Overall, I liked A Bound Heart by Laura Frantz even though it wasn't quite what I expected. It has a permanent home on my bookshelf and I'll read it again. I recommend it as a faith-filled love story to fans of historical romances.Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
    • 5/5
      “A Bound Heart” by Laura Frantz was one of my most anticipated reads of 2019. Christian historical fiction that is partly set in Scotland? Sign me up! From the settings to the characters, I fell in love with this book!Ms. Frantz’s descriptions of the scenery are lyrical and breathtaking (certainly doing Scotland justice). The first part of the book that is set in Scotland reminds me of Poldark with the smuggling and the rugged coastlines. Ms. Frantz also has an amazing grasp of the Scottish culture. The two main characters, Lark and Magnus, are so likable and well written. Lark instantly became a favorite for me. She is so sweet, innocent and Godly. I love watching Lark’s struggle with her faith when her life is turned upside down. She asks some frank and honest questions of God. I especially love seeing that despite their troubles, both main characters praise God and count their blessings when going through suffering and loss. What a wonderful encouragement and reminder to Christians! I loved this book and highly recommend it! You won’t be disappointed!Content: I give this book a PG-13 rating. Some examples of the content are: mention of brandy and smuggling; a man has a reputation for wenching; a man swears but the word isn’t actually written; a person is possibly addicted to opium and may have committed suicide; men smoke; a baby is born out of wedlock; men take women as lovers on a ship; a man attempts to rape a woman but does not get far.Rating: I give this book 5 stars!Genre: Christian fiction; Historical fiction; Romance; ScotlandI want to thank Revell and Laura Frantz for the complimentary copy of this book for review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I express in this review are my own. This is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s CFR 16, Part 255.
    • 5/5
      An incredible epic tale from a master storyteller!I have heard of Laura Frantz's gift as a historical romance author but this is my first book by the celebrated and beloved author. She has certainly found herself another avid fan. I know whose backlist of titles I'll be reading through in 2019. If you love well-written historical romance full of adventure and heart-gripping characters, you will thoroughly enjoy this book.Magnus, our Scottish laird, and Lark, the stillroom (kind of like apothecary and herb garden combined) mistress and beekeeper, take the reader back to 1752 Scotland in the midst of ongoing struggle and turmoil between England and Scotland. Magnus is a steadfast, kind, generous and proud leader of the MacLeish, whose loyalty lies wholly with God, his country, and his people. Though admired by his colleagues and people, personal tragedy follows Magnus. Lark whose name means "open hearted, brimming with life and spirit" is true to her namesake and is beloved by all. Due to tragic circumstances upon tragic circumstances, Magnus and Lark find themselves as indentured servants bound for the new colonies - Magnus to Jamaica and Lark to Virginia. Through all the heartbreaks and heartaches, their faithfulness to their Lord and Savior and to each other endures. Even in the midst of unjust justice system and cruelty of slavery, Magnus and Lark find ways to show God's goodness to those they encounter; their desire and action to see God glorified are admirable and completely applicable to all of us today.My heart is full and completely satisfied after reading this book. I can't wait to delve into Laura Frantz's other books as I impatiently wait for her next novel.I was given a copy of the book by Revell/Baker Publishing Group via Interviews and Reviews. I was under no obligation to post a positive review. All comments and opinions are solely my own.
    • 4/5
      I found this book to be a little slow getting started. The cover blurb says that the story is about what happens to Lark and Magnus after they are both sent to Virginia as indentured servants, but the book is half over before you get to that point. I don't like having so much setup to get to the point where I thought the story was going to start. If the blurb had not implied that to be the beginning of the story, I would have enjoyed the first half of the book more.That being said, it was a very enjoyable read. The romance on top of the historical setting made for an excellent story.
    • 5/5
      Initially I had difficulty finding the rhythm to the language of this story, but somewhere in the third chapter all fell into place. A Bound Heart is a delightful story of two people with so much in common yet in very different stations in life. Through a series of very vexing circumstances it appeared that love would find a way, but new complications continue to arise, and priorities have to be examined and reconsidered. It is a story of learning to wait upon the Lord, and of holding on to trust in Him. Both the characters and the setting of A Bound Heart are engaging, whether they are the ones you adore or the ones you abhor. The reader will experience a history-steeped Scottish isle, a disease-provoking West Indies island, and a both welcoming and threatening Virginia Colony. (I especially enjoyed mentally revisiting Colonial Williamsburg.) The reader will also experience a broad range of emotions that Frantz is so skilled at evoking. One cannot help but care about the characters she creates. I highly recommend A Bound Heart along with any book by this author. I thank NetGalley and Revell Books for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I was under no obligation to provide a positive review and received no monetary compensation.
    • 3/5
      I was disappointed in the Bound Heart. It was not only slow starting but the characters were poorly developed. I was also surprised at the amount of faith and scripture that was quoted in the book. I’m not sure I would recommend this book.
    • 4/5
      Laura Frantz is an excellent writer, so I was more than pleased to see that I would be reading one of her newest releases. "Early Colonial Virginia (and other colonies as well, I imagine!) was kind of a dumping ground for convicts/indentured servants. (I believe Australia and other British holdings were also utilized this way too in its colonial days.) If you had criminals, you didn't want them causing trouble in your home country, so they were simply shipped out.In this story, "A Bound Heart", you'll see that a Scottish lass is accused and convicted of a crime she did not commit. Her master came to her defense in court and is denounced as a kilt-wearing Jacobite." The court declares him a convict and reduces him to the status of a common criminal. It's an interesting story, but I can't say that it's a favorite. The Scottish language is hard for me to grasp. But I know many other readers will embrace this book.
    • 5/5
      wonderful historical romance. The beginning takes place in Scotland but then moves to The American South and Jamaica. The main characters have know each other since early childhood, but are of different social status. Their lives seems to take them in different directions but somehow they manage to overcome the barriers It was a fun read!! **A Library Thing Win**
    • 5/5
      Lark wants nothing more than to care for her bees, tend to her herb garden, and create tinctures to heal the people of Kerrera. Little does she know that her simple island-world will come crashing down, when she is accused of being an accessory in the murder of Isla MacLeish, wife of the Laird of Kerrera, Magnus MacLeish. As she stands trial and is accused of horrible crimes, only one person comes to her defense, Magnus. But his defense not only does not save Lark, it also condemns Magnus and both are cast out of Scotland forever as indentured servants bound for the New World. As Lark and Magnus sail across the Atlantic to the Americas, their lives are put in terrible danger and new responsibilities pull at them both...and new feelings. However, as new feelings begin, so must they end as Lark is destined for America and Magnus for the Caribbean. Will their hearts, bound in love survive their bonds of servitude and ultimately separation?This was a really good book! I read it in 2 days and I can't wait to see if this becomes a series as I REALLY want to know what happens next to all of these characters! Thank you so much LibraryThing for the advanced copy of Ms. Frantz's book!
    • 4/5
      The story is ok, but the narrator is incredible! She masters every accent! Now when I read a sentence I hear it in a scottish accent. About the story: it was a bit long. Until half of it I was impressed by the way Frantz wrote and the storyline itself. But after that it grew boring and I couldn't identify much with any of the characters. It felt like the second part should have been shortened.
    • 5/5
      A young Scottish miss; a powerful Scottish Laird sent across the ocean as indentured servants. Their lives had not done much to prepare them for their the new lives, thrust upon them.A great historical novel. Earned a place on my Favorites shelf.Provided a copy from LibraryThing. Not obligated to post a review.
    • 5/5
      The reader is absolutely amazing. She speaks perfectly in a Scottish accent and other accents of the characters. It feels like a performance!
    • 3/5
      I couldn't get very far with the book. The narrator's accents were very bad and the male voices couldn't be detected as they sounded the same as the female. I'll probably try again with Kindle.
    • 4/5
      This is the second time listening to this audiobook. I must have liked it.
    • 5/5
      A Bound Heart is another stunning, captivating story from Laura Frantz, and at this point, having read most of her books, I expect nothing less.The plot centers on the friendship between Magnus MacLeish and Lark MacDougall. Though they have been friends since childhood, Scottish societal expectations limit their interactions, as well as the possibility of romance growing between them. Tragedy strikes, and scandal soon follows to disrupt life as they know it, sending them to begin again in the New World.A Bound Heart is a sweeping tale with lush historical descriptions, strong characterizations, and faith and danger aplenty. There is a lot to keep Magnus and Lark apart, and while reading, I turned pages anxious for reunion and hope, yet never sure what would happen next. Their story kept me completely engaged, and I loved it. Highly, highly recommend. I received a complimentary copy of this book and the opportunity to provide an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions I have expressed are my own.