March 21, 2026 – My Sanctuary

✨ Some things can’t be easily left behind, especially the heart… ✨

Rebecca Barker thought she’d left Highland Hall – and a certain brooding Scotsman – firmly in the past. Back in London, her life is orderly, focused and heartbreak-free. Long-distance love didn’t work, and she’s convinced it was the right call.

But when beloved laird Fergus passes away, his will contains one final surprise: a personal request for Bex to return to the Highlands and help settle his affairs. Reluctantly, Bex finds herself back at the estate that once felt like home. But returning means facing Duncan – her ex – and the sparks that never quite went out.

As they navigate old wounds, village gossip and Fergus’s final wishes, it becomes clear that the unfinished business Bex must deal with in the Highlands isn’t just her work. Can she keep things strictly professional this time? Or, with a big Burns Night party approaching, will the romantic Scottish air weave its magic once more?

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This is a warm, wintry romance laced with mystery, family drama, and just the right touch of Scottish charm. When Bex Barker is unexpectedly summoned back to Highland Hall, she has no idea that her life is about to be upended. Facing her ex, Duncan, and learning that beloved Fergus—the Laird of the castle—has died is only the beginning. Soon, Bex is pulled into a web of secrets surrounding Fergus’s will, tasked with uncovering an anomaly before it’s made public. Between navigating the estate’s tensions, a raging snowstorm, and the attentions of two handsome rivals, she must balance heart and head in true romantic fashion.

Hannah Lynn delivers an engaging story filled with humor, heart, and Highland atmosphere. The castle setting feels delightfully festive, especially with Burns Night celebrations and plenty of cozy, snow-dusted scenes. Bex is an instantly likable heroine—determined, slightly flustered, and impossible not to root for. Fans of romantic comedies with a dash of intrigue and a strong Scottish flavor will find this a thoroughly enjoyable read.

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When life gives you heartbreak 💔, sometimes it also gives you a second chance… 💕

When Tom Sullivan returns to the quiet village of Sandpiper Shore, Emma can hardly believe her eyes. She hasn’t seen him since they played Romeo and Juliet in their school play – a lifetime ago, before real heartbreak, and long before she ever imagined life as a widow.

The last thing she wants is to relive the past, especially with someone who once made her teenage heart flutter. But when Emma agrees to put on a charity pantomime to raise money for the air ambulance service that helped her late husband, she’s thrown firmly back into Tom’s path.

As rehearsals begin and the local community rallies around her, Emma finds unexpected joy in bringing people together – and a surprising connection with Tom that feels far too real to ignore. Maybe it’s time for Emma to become the leading lady in her own life, not just for the show, but for herself.

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This is a heartfelt and uplifting second-chance romance that beautifully celebrates friendship, community, and rediscovery. Though part of The Sandpiper Shore series, it can easily be enjoyed as a standalone. The story follows Emma, a warm-hearted widow who has devoted herself to helping others through her work with The Lonely Hearts Club. When she’s roped into directing the village pantomime, she unexpectedly comes face-to-face with Tom Sullivan — the man who broke her heart thirty-five years ago.

Their reunion is tender, nostalgic, and filled with the kind of quiet emotion that comes from years of life and loss. Nash balances this beautifully with humor and charm, especially through memorable side characters like the enthusiastic vicar Graham and the delightful Ruby. The strong sense of community spirit, with everyone rallying together for the pantomime and charity, gives the book its cozy soul.

Heartwarming, hopeful, and brimming with seaside charm, this is a wonderful story about second chances, friendship, and finding joy again after grief.

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