53: Of Fate and Fortune: Legacy, Healing, and Romance with Erinn Maxwell

Author Erinn Maxwell returns to talk about Of Fate and Fortune, the dual-timeline sequel to Of Heather and Thistle that follows Heather and Flynn in contemporary Scotland as they hunt for Jacobite gold while uncovering the 18th‑century love story of her ancestors, Harris and Fiona. We discuss how the novel uses history, hidden treasures, and parallel romances to examine legacy, cycle-breaking, and the long, non-linear journey from mere survival to genuine thriving. We also unpack one of my favorite lines from the book, “what cannot be buried must be carried,” and how it applies not just to gold, but to grief, family stories, and the parts of ourselves we can no longer pretend aren’t there. Connect with Love Letters and BooksTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lovelettersandbooks Threads: https://www.threads.com/@lovelettersandbooksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovelettersandbooks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovelettersandbookspodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LoveLettersandBooksPodcast Write me a love letter: [email protected] with Erinn MaxwellTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinnmaxwellwrites Threads: https://www.threads.com/@erinnmaxwellwrites Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinnmaxwellwrites Website: https://erinnmaxwell.com/