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Winter Wishes in the Scottish Highlands by Donna Ashcroft Also by this author: The Little Christmas Teashop of Second Chances, If Every Day Was Christmas, Summer in the Scottish Highlands, Christmas in the Scottish Highlands
Published by Bookouture Genres: Christmas, Humour, Love & Romance
Pages: 288
Format: eARC
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Bundle up warm and take a sleigh ride to Christmas Resort, the wintry haven where a fire is always roaring and hot chocolate is on tap. But can Ivy Heart let down her defences and fall in love at the most wonderful time of the year?
Singleton and city-girl Ivy Heart has just turned thirty. She’s a chronic list-maker, married to her five-year-plan, and can’t remember when she last had a Christmas off. This year is no different; PA to Lady Miriam Ballentine, Ivy has been tasked with bringing her estranged grandson home before Christmas Eve in return for a reference. With her dream job on the line, Ivy packs her bags for the snowy Scottish Highlands to track down the heir to the Ballentine estate.
But when Ivy arrives at Christmas Resort, she discovers Ross Ballentine is far from a polished Laird-to-be. Rough around the edges, free-spirited and jaw-droppingly gorgeous, Ivy is shocked when he drives off on his snowmobile at the first mention of his grandmother. Not taking his frosty tracks as an answer, Ivy books herself onto his reindeer spotting tour, determined to convince this recluse to return to his responsibilities at the crumbling family castle.
But events don’t follow Ivy’s meticulous schedule as she spends time with Ross in his rustic cabin, switching her phone and mind off to the demands of city life. Soon it’s not just the log fire heating up between them. Does Ivy have more in common with this grumpy woodsman than she thought?
As sparks of romance roar under snowy skies, can Ivy get Ross home in time to secure the job she’s worked so hard for? Will Ivy’s ambition and Ross’s stubbornness drive them apart, or give them a Christmas they will never forget?
Full of festive sparkle, this completely addictive read is perfect for cosy nights and frosty mornings! Fans of Cathy Bramley, Trisha Ashley and Debbie Macomber will adore this gorgeous Christmas romance.
My first Christmas book of the year and what a book to start with. I have read a few of Donna’s books before and I love her writing style. It’s charming and cosy and just perfect for curling up with a hot chocolate and a blanket.
Despite only visiting a handful of times I adore Scotland and would love to visit many more times, so I am always on the hunt for books set in Scotland. I loved the Christmas Resort and the idea behind it. Christmas is always such a busy time that spending quality time with the family isn’t always possible.
Ivy and Ross are great characters. I loved their meet cute it really made me giggle. I loved how their relationship unfolded and how Ivy’s passion for plants was reawakened through their journey.
A warm and uplifting read that is perfect to start off the season with. Grab your hot chocolate and cosy with this festive read.
About Donna Ashcroft
Donna Ashcroft was born in London and grew up in Buckinghamshire. She went to university in Lancashire and, among other things, worked as a copywriter, buyer, waitress, secretary and marketing manager.
Donna wrote novels for over ten years before being published. She is a member of the Romantic Novelists Association and was a joint winner of the Katie Fforde Bursary in 2017.
Donna loves a happy ending and is never happier than when she’s escaping into a romance novel or movie. When she’s not reading or writing she’ll probably be found hoovering … or negotiating with her teenagers about who is doing the washing up.
Reading this book contributed to these challenges:
- 2024 Christmas Challenge
- 2024 Goodreads Challenge
- 2024 Netgalley Challenge
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