Welcome to the gorgeous little Scottish village of Christmas, where snow is falling, presents are being wrapped and the locals are writing their festive wish lists. Will this finally be the year that Belle’s dreams come true?
Thirty-year-old Belle Albany is feeling lonely this Christmas. Another whole year has passed and her life is... exactly the same as it was last December. She longs for true love and a little bit of winter magic – but she’s almost given up on finding it in the sleepy Scottish community where she lives...
When Belle crashes into elderly Edina on her cherry red bicycle, it’s not the meet-cute she’d been hoping for. But she immediately recognises the lost look in Edina’s watery-blue eyes and resolves to organise a Christmas to remember for them both – brimming with mince pies, mulled wine and lots of sparkle. Although Belle hadn’t counted on Edina’s home being a crumbling Scottish castle and she certainly hadn’t been expecting Edina’s handsome long-lost grandson Jack Hamilton-Kirk to turn up on the doorstep in the middle of a snow storm...
Jack is arrogant, rude and bossy and Belle is convinced he’s about to ruin the seasonal cheer she has worked hard to create. He’s basically the Grinch in human form, so why does her heart race every time they’re in the same room? They disagree on almost everything, from menu choices to music, and yet she starts to glimpse a softer side hidden behind Jack’s clipped words and brooding countenance.
As they hunt down costumes for the annual nativity show and save a donkey from a snowy disaster, Belle can’t ignore their growing attraction. But will a secret from Jack’s past come between them? Or will this finally be the year Belle falls in love?
This gorgeous, festive read is like a warm hug in a book! The perfect cosy romance to snuggle up with this Christmas. Fans of Nicola May, Trisha Ashley and Debbie Macomber will love this wonderfully uplifting novel.
Readers love Christmas in the Scottish Highlands:
‘An absolutely stunning read!!! A perfectly gorgeous book!!! The vivid descriptions left me feeling the fresh air of Scotland and feeling the warmth of the fire... make yourself a hot chocolate and clear your schedule ready to get lost in this unputdownable heartwarmer.’ Bookworm86
‘Such a cute Christmas story!... I was obsessed from beginning to end (read it in every single spare second I had)... I would 100% recommend for those who like a good romance in a Christmassy scenario.’ NetGalley reviewer
‘Such a cute book!... made my heart ache in a good way... made me laugh and made me cry... incredible... it made me feel like I was the one living in a Scottish village in Christmas time.’ Goodreads reviewer
Anoniem
10-12-2025
I absolutely loved this book! It’s a warm, cozy Christmas story that wraps you up from the very first chapter. The story begins with an accident between Belle and Edina, after which Belle moves into Evergreen Castle to help care for her. Not long after, Edina’s long-lost grandson arrives. Belle is instantly suspicious of him, and he of her — after all, why would a stranger take care of his Nana unless she had something to gain? Edina is a delightful, spirited (and wonderfully sassy) older woman you’ll adore from the start. Belle is a people-pleaser who’s always looking after everyone else, even though she might need someone to take care of her every now and then. Jack, a successful lawyer, has grown cynical and no longer believes people help others out of kindness — only for money or advantage. Or… could there still be some genuine goodness left in the world? The side characters are all charming and easy to like, and you find yourself rooting for every single one of them to get their happy ending. The enemies-to-lovers dynamic is a highlight. Belle and Jack are both lovable characters with understandable reasons for their mistrust. Their chemistry builds slowly and naturally, and it’s written in a way that feels authentic and satisfying. Will they be able to work together to give Edina the perfect Christmas, or are they simply too different? This is the ideal heartwarming holiday story — the kind you want to read snuggled under a tartan blanket with a hot chocolate in hand. I listened to the audiobook narrated by Helen McAlpine, and she was wonderful. Her Scottish accent adds charm, atmosphere, and a sense of authenticity that makes the story feel even more real.
Ilse
18-11-2024
Enjoyable and well read! I was pulled in and giggled when the reader used a different voice for the school mistress. Highly enjoyable and reads like a Hallmark movie
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