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As the castle comes into view beside the sun-dappled loch, Cat wonders if this magical place is where she will finally heal her heart…
In desperate need of a fresh start after a recent heartbreak, Cat Hardwick leaves her life in the city behind and travels to the remote Scottish Highlands. Arriving at her godfather’s estate, she hopes returning to the beautiful place she remembers from childhood will help mend her broken heart.
But as she steps into the grand hall, the castle isn’t as she expects. With a sagging roof and buckets to catch the leaks, Cat soon realizes the estate is in trouble. Determined to save the place that gave her such happy memories, she offers her expertise as an event planner as a way to breathe new life into the estate. Surely there must be a way to save this magical place?
The only person opposed to her plans is her godfather’s son, Logan McCaskill. He is just how Cat remembers from childhood – grumpy and irritating, but maddingly attractive with thick black hair and piercing dark brown eyes. Each time he rejects her ideas in his lilting Scottish accent, she feels her cheeks flush, caught between anger and desire.
Cat spends her days avoiding Logan. But when an unexpected storm forces them to seek shelter in an abandoned cottage on the estate, with nothing but a flickering fire and a flask of whiskey for company, it is a night that changes everything forever…
But then Logan starts acting distant, just as her old flame unexpectedly appears. Cat hoped this place could be her new home, but now she feels more lost than ever. Will Cat find the courage to face her past and embrace her future? Or is she destined to leave this magical place alone?
An emotional and uplifting read set against the backdrop of the stunning Scottish Highlands, perfect for readers of unputdownable family dramas and fans of Liz Eeles, Debbie Macomber, and Mary Alice Monroe.
Author: F.L. Everett
Publisher: Bookouture
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Format: Kindle ARC
No. of Pages: 388
Date of Publication: February 10, 2025
My Rating: 4 Stars
MY THOUGHTS:
Cat Hardwick, now heartbroken and jobless, receives a surprising letter from her godfather in Scotland. He asks for her help renovating his estate. Initially doubtful, she heads to the Scottish Highlands. To her astonishment, the castle is in a huge state of disrepair—far from the luxury event planning she is used to.
With no other options, she decides to give it a try. However, her godfather’s son, Logan McCaskill, opposes any changes his father has planned for the estate. Logan and his father have differing views on the renovations, and Logan’s difficult nature and grumpiness create tension.
It’s been 15 years since Cat visited the castle, and she had developed a crush on Logan back then. As she spends time with him again, her romantic feelings resurface, but she’s only in Scotland for two weeks, making it unlikely to establish a romantic connection.
This delightful story captivates from the very beginning and remains an absolute delight until the very end. Everett’s latest book is a warm and comforting read, perfect for curling up with your hot beverage of choice and immersing yourself in its pages.
Many thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for providing this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Flic has owned an award-winning vintage shop, guest-presented Woman’s Hour and was once a part-time tarot reader. She has a grown up son who makes her laugh more than anyone on earth, and she likes reading, painting, cooking, clothes, animals, Art Deco and rummaging in charity shops for bargains. Her greatest fear is being stranded without a book. She has spent many years as a freelance journalist and editor for national newspapers and magazines and can’t believe she’s finally allowed to make up stories from the comfort of her own home.
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