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Julie Shackman

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A romance like no other . . . this book has it all’ NetGalley Reviewer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A brilliant read and a perfect ending . . . best read of the year’ NetGalley Reviewer
The brand new seasonal novel from the author of the bestselling book, A Secret Scottish Escape
‘A charming read full of romance and mystery. Delightful’ Woman’s Weekly

When Leonie Baxter finds herself out of a job and out of a relationship, she’s at her wits end. Her life has just been turned upside down and she needs a plan, fast.

By chance, on a walk with her rescue puppy, Leonie stumbles across a striking house in the woods; fully furnished but unoccupied. As a journalist, she is determined to find out more, after all, reporting is in her nature.

But her attempts are thwarted by Lily Cruickshank who lives in the cottage next door. Why won’t Lily help Leonie? And who is the mysterious Flynn Talbot, whose letter Leonie finds inside the house?

And in uncovering the secrets of the abandoned house, will Leonie open her own heart and let love back into her life?

The brand new escapist story from the bestselling author of A Secret Scottish Escape and A Scottish Highland Surprise, for fans of Jo Thomas, Trisha Ashley and Cathy Bramley.
Readers can’t get enough of The Cottage in the Highlands
‘Mesmerising, magical and moving’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A really lovely book about friendship, romance and second chances’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Fabulous . . . a page-turner of a book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Has a lot of heart, a story about all the different types of love’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A feel-good story’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A lovely read . . . I highly recommend this book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Just the right amount of mystery, a bit of adventure and a slow romance’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘An excellent cosy mystery and romance’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I was transported to the lives of these characters’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Heartwarming and sweet, a story about second chances’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A surprisingly little twist’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Sarah Barron

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Scottish Escapes

The Cottage in the Highlands

‘All the trappings of a feel-good read… second chances and winter-tinged rendezvous’ My Weekly

‘Julie Shackman knows how to bring the feel-good factor’ Woman’s Weekly

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'If you’re looking for the ultimate Christmas feel-good book, this has got to be up there’ NetGalley Reviewer

Fall in love with the Christmas romance of the year, full of love and second chances!

Lottie Grant loves the festive season so much that she works at the incredibly successful Christmas shop, Christmas Crackers, in her pretty Scottish home town of Craig Brae. But when the shop is sold, her world is turned upside down, leaving her wondering what she will do next.

Just as she’s about to give up hope on finding a new dream job, an offer comes that she can’t refuse, managing a set of luxury wooden cabins… and opening just in time for Christmas!

As she gets to work decorating the cabins, and hanging lights on the fir trees, Lottie can’t believe her luck. That is until the arrival of Blake Dempster, a moody but handsome hiking expert, who threatens to bring down her festive joy. But never one to shy away from a challenge, Lottie is determined to change Blake’s mind about all things festive.

And as the snow falls and the fairy lights sparkle, will work-obsessed Lottie and frozen-hearted Blake make their Christmas wishes come true?
Will you fall in love with the new festive romance from Julie Shackman?
‘The perfect Chrismas read on the sofa with a heart cholocate. I loved it’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Heartbreaking and heartwarming with a blossoming romance’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A thoroughly enjoyable read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I absolutely loved this festive read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘So cute… a lovely read for the festive holidays’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘The perfect Scottish Christmas read to completely transport you to the Highlands’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Filled with Christmas sparkle and wonder’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I absolutely loved this story!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rebecca McClay

The Highland Lodge Getaway

‘Julie Shackman knows how to bring the feel-good factor to fiction’ Woman’s Weekly

﻿‘A true page-turner’ Chat Monthly

‘A wonderfully warm tale’ The Sun
The brand new Scottish spring escape from bestselling author, Julie Shackman
Lexie Dunbar is a book lover. And her favourite place in the world is her local bookstore, Book Ends. So when she hears that it’s going to be sold, Lexie decides she needs to do something to help.

Lexie’s plan to save the ailing shop is fully underway until gorgeous-but-grouchy artist Tobias Black arrives on the scene determined to turn the bookstore into an art gallery. Lexie is horrified, the last thing the quaint town of Bracken Way needs is a pretentious artist, even if he does seem to charm everyone but her.

Tensions continue to rise until Tobias discovers a shocking secret that shows they might have more in common than they realise. As sparks fly, can Lexie and Tobias work together, or will opposing ideas get in the way of them finding their very own happy ever after…
Readers love The Bookshop by the Loch:
'Lots of twists. Family secrets. A brooding artist. Forgiveness. Love never dies, There are so many delicate subjects it covers. The book shop sounds fab.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I enjoyed this great story very much. Happiness and some sadness in equal measure – lovely ending.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A delightful romance about second chances and new adventures. Author Julie Shackman creates characters who are enjoyable and full of quirks.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A lovely combination of the past and the present coming together resulting a really heartwarming tale.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A super cute easy romance read!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A second chance romance about new adventures… warm and heartfelt with characters who are funny and delightful’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The characters came alive on the page and I was able to relate to all of them. This novel dealt with romance, but also with family relationships, redemption, and friendship’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Eilidh Beaton

The Bookshop by the Loch