✨ 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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