The Heart Goes On: An absolutely heartbreaking historical romance novel (Far Horizons)

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He drew in a deep breath. “I know it’s too much to ask, but I ask it anyway… Will you wait for me, Harriet?”1819, Isle of Mull, Scotland: When Allan MacDougall tells his sweetheart Harriet Campbell he loves her on the eve of his departure to the New World, it breaks her heart. Because there is no way for her to go with him. She promises to wait for him, even though it could be years before they are reunited.They vow to write, but when crucial letters go astray, they feel further apart than either could have imagined. Allan finds himself battling for his independence and future, and ultimately for his life. Whilst Harriet’s family fortunes take a turn for the worse, leaving her with an impossible choice—stay faithful to the man she loves… or save her family from destitution?Their fortunes are to have a chance to collide once again. But is their love strong enough to survive? Or will the time—and oceans—that have separated them for so long keep them apart forever? An absolutely heart-wrenching, powerful, epic story about love, courage and betrayal for fans of Laura Frantz, Tamera Alexander and Poldark.Previously published as Far Horizons.Praise for Kate Hewitt:“History came alive in this book… [It] will tightly clasp hold the heart of the reader… All together totally unforgettable.” Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars“A beautiful story that’s filled with a poignancy that makes your heart hurt… I loved every single breathtaking word of it!” Cal Turner Reviews, 5 stars“Heartbreaking and unputdownable… To say this story is a five-star read is an understatement. There are not enough stars in the world to show how much this book has touched me.” Sinfully Wicked Book Reviews, 5 stars“Such an emotionally charged novel… You would have to have a heart made of stone not to feel something.” Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars“An amazing story… This is a book to savour, and one that I found myself constantly thinking about, long after I put it down.” Goodreads Reviewer , 5 stars“A book of love, loss, and loyalty… BEAUTIFULLY DONE.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars“Oh my gosh! This book is sad, thrilling, gripping and completely pulls on your heart strings… Full of heartache, tough decisions, dilemmas, drama and struggles … In two words, simply amazing!” Books on the Bookshelf, 5 stars“Wow, what an emotional novel. The storytelling was brilliant.” Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars“Omg, what an emotional journey… Written beautifully.” NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars“A beautifully written novel of love, hope, fear and heartbreak… This is an amazing journey and I promise you will need tissues close by.” Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars“Epic in every sense of the word, this book is one of the finest examples of historical fiction I have read.” Fireflies and Free Kicks, 5 stars