Scottish Escapes
8 primary works
Book 1
When Scotland’s sleepiest hamlet becomes the centre of hot gossip, Layla Devlin finds herself caught in a mystery…
When Layla’s fiancé has an unexpected heart attack and dies – in another woman’s arms, no less – Layla is determined to pack up and leave Loch Harris, the village she’s always called home. But an unexpected inheritance and love for her quiet corner of Scotland send her down a new path.
Now Layla finds herself facing a whole new kind of drama. Rumours swirl that a celebrity has moved into Coorie Cottage and Layla is determined to have him headline her opening night at local music venue The Conch Club. But the reclusive star is equally determined to thwart Layla’s efforts. Rafe Buchanan is in hiding for a reason, and soon his past comes to Loch Harris to haunt him…
‘[a] cosy feel-good romance’ That’s Life! magazine
Readers can’t get enough of A Secret Scottish Escape:‘I loved the escape to the Scottish cottage, I truly felt like I was there!’ Maggie
‘A lovely book to add to your summer reading list’ Gea
‘Beautiful story with a beautiful cover…A new author for me and I cant wait to read more of her books’ Karen
‘Good to curl up with on a rainy afternoon’ Susan
‘This was such a cute book! I love the Scottish setting and the characters are so fun’ Cacie
‘The perfect escape…Lots of secrets come out that leave you wanting to read more’ Zoe
‘I loved traveling to Scotland in this book and reading about the small town life’ Arletta
‘I honestly enjoyed this book from the first page…we all love a happy ending’ Tracy
‘What a lovely story. Twists and turns all the way…You just have to read it’ Rosamond
Book 2
Discover the secrets and surprises that the scenic Scottish town of Briar Glen has to offer…
‘A warm beautiful read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
NetGalley Reviewer
‘A great story . . . a happy feel good read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
NetGalley Reviewer
When wedding planner Sophie Harkness refuses to move a friend’s wedding to accommodate a spoilt bridezilla, she finds herself out of a job. That is until she discovers her late grandma has purchased a local shop for her in the pretty Scottish town of Briar Glen.
Surprised and delighted, Sophie opens her own porcelain shop in honour of her grandmother. But when an unusual tea set is left with Sophie, along with a mysterious letter, she can’t help but be intrigued by the story behind the antique.
And when the handsome but aloof art critic Xander North comes knocking on her door, Sophie is about to find out the true colourful past of her latest treasure.
The perfect feel-good romance for fans of Jo Thomas, Katie Fforde and Trisha Ashley.
NetGalley readers are falling for A Scottish Highland Surprise‘[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’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Book 3
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘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’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Book 4
‘A true page-turner’ Chat Monthly
‘Emotional, humorous and heartening, Julie Shackman knows how to bring the feel-good factor to fiction’ Woman’s Weekly
Escape to the Scottish Highlands with a brand new spring romance from bestselling author, Julie ShackmanDetermined to overcome a family tragedy, Elle Cassidy decides to reopen her late mother’s ailing newsagent as a stationery shop in the quiet Scottish town of Fir Haven.
But when the arrogant yet handsome crime writer Dexter Grayling almost runs over Elle in his beast of a sports car, the town is thrown into a tailspin – especially when Dexter claims that local resident Linda Carlucci has put a curse on him and he is no longer able to write.
Can Elle put aside her dislike for the self-absorbed writer and help Dexter uncover what is really going on with the Carlucci family? And in the process will Elle realise that there’s a lot more to her beloved Fir Haven than she first thought…
‘This delightful romance is a perfect slice of escapism nestled in the Scottish Highlands’ Woman’s Own
For fans of Donna Ashcroft, Jane Linfoot and Rachael Lucas.
Readers have escaped to the country, will you be next?‘A lovely sweet romance… impossible to put down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Very enjoyable read with interesting characters and a beautiful setting’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Julie Shackman knows how to tell a great story… interesting twists [and] the characters steal your heart’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A nice next to the fireplace read with a glass of wine’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I absolutely loved the storyline… thoroughly recommend’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Loved every page’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Set in a lovely Scottish village… it had the perfect ending’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A story about forgiveness, healing and not judging others… you will fall in love with Fir Haven and its characters and this story will touch your heart in unexpected ways’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A heart-warming and funny romance with fab characters’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A great read. Highly recommend’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Quirky storyline and the characters made it all better’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Intriguing… an easy and warm read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Book 5
‘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 romance 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!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Book 6
‘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 ShackmanLexie 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’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Book 7
‘Julie Shackman knows how to bring the feel-good factor to fiction’ Woman’s Weekly
A brand new autumnal story of love, believing in yourself and starting over set in the Scottish HighlandsFor Bailey McArthur, her family and job mean everything. She runs her own floristry shop and loves spending time in nature in the pretty town of Heather Moore, whilst desperately trying to forget about being jilted on her wedding day.
When journalist Zach Stern arrives in town asking questions about a famous actor, Bailey decides to throw him off the trail of the superstar hiding out in the Scottish Highlands.
But despite Bailey’s efforts to thwart Zach's investigation she finds herself falling for him. It’s just a shame she can’t be honest with him. But then, Bailey might not be the only one with a secret to hide…
Book 8
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‘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