I have been saving this book because I wanted to read it over the festive season. It has been my guilty pleasure in the quiet moments, between family outings, endless gift wrapping, the big food shop and so on. Christmas is a lot of hard work for a lot of women, up and down the country, so what better way to unwind than with a lovely festive romance?
I have always loved Scotland and it has been a dream of mine since childhood to spend Christmas in a castle. In my imagination at least, this book has made that dream come true! Curled up on the chaise-lounge, with a cup of Christmas cheer beside me - a Baileys hot chocolate to be precise - I have devoured this romance novel and found it to be both heart-warming and charming.
It is set in a small Highland village, dominated by a large castle which is inhabited by a reclusive widow called Edina, who has a penchant for wearing her tiaras on a daily basis. Love her! When Edina writes out her Christmas wish list, she has no idea that she is setting in motion a chain of events that will impact the lives of so many of her fellow villagers and family members alike.
This novel is an easy read, the pacing is good and the romance between the two characters develops nicely. It has just the right balance of drama and optimism. You won't need to work hard to enjoy this book, so sit back, put your feet up and relax with Christmas in the Scottish Highlands. It is one of those books that I will probably bring out each year, creating a new festive downtime tradition. I will look out for more Christmassy books by this author.
It's not too late to enjoy it over the festive period, as I have done, because it would make a lovely New Years Eve read by the fire! Happy reading and happy new year!
Marie x
AD This novel was sent to me by the publisher for review purposes. It is available now in paperback and download formats.
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