The Cottage in the Highlands

The latest novel from the author of the bestselling escapist romance, A Secret Scottish Escape 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 Julie Shackman's Scottish Escapes... '[I] adored this feel good, fun, emotional and life affirming book' 'A great read... highly recommend' 'A great holiday read' 'Charming characters, mystery and romance' 'An easy and lovely read' 'Uplifting' 'Well written with a cute and funny storyline and well developed characters' 'Uplifting and enjoyable' 'This author is amazing, she knows how to get you hooked straight away' 'A great story and a perfect ending' *Available to pre-order in ebook and paperback now*