October 5, 2024 – My Sanctuary

A Highland Family Affair By Lisa Hobman By Lisa Hobman

Can people ever really change or are family ties always set to unravel?

After inheriting Drumblair Castle over her older brother Kerr, Lady Olivia MacBain has had to forge a new life for herself far away from New York and her dream career in fashion. She fears her brother’s bitterness has fractured their relationship to the point of no return and is still clearing away the devastation he left when he disappeared.

Kerr’s unexpected return and supposed change of heart raises eyebrows. He is now seeking forgiveness and to rebuild the bridges he previously wrecked, but can he be trusted, or is it all just smoke and mirrors?

While her friends are settling down, Olivia patiently waits for childhood sweetheart Brodie to propose and wonders if she will ever get her happy ever after.

Can Olivia find a happy future or are promises always made to be broken?

Can a fake date fix everything?

On a day Abbey thought would be the best of her life – her boyfriend is surely going to propose tonight, right? – it all falls apart: he tells her he’s met someone else. And then to make things worse, she loses her job.

In an act of reimagination, she splurges her wedding savings on renting an apartment in a building she’s always dreamed of living in and kits out her wardrobe to match.

But when her family invites her ex – a close family friend – plus a date(!!) to her parents’ vow renewal, Abbey realizes her façade won’t be enough. There’s nothing for it but to fake one more thing – a romance. And she knows exactly who to ask… her hot new neighbor…

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Abbey Mitchell anticipates a proposal from her boyfriend Andrew but instead discovers he’s been cheating on her and wants to break up. Devastated, Abbey quits her job and decides to reinvent herself. She moves into an expensive apartment, dresses stylishly, and meets her neighbor Ted, who goes by the name Mike to escape his own troubles. As Abbey and Ted spend time together, they develop feelings for each other, but their relationship is complicated by their mutual deception. Despite their insecurities and past betrayals, Abbey and Ted’s bond grows, leading to a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. The story, set in Alberta with vivid descriptions of its natural beauty, explores themes of family dynamics, betrayal, self-esteem, and pursuing one’s dreams amidst challenges. Despite the initial fake premise, their connection feels genuine, making for an engaging romantic comedy with depth.

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