Published by Bookouture Genres: Fiction, Holiday, Romance
Format: ARC, eBook
Charming, atmospheric, and heartwarming, Donna Ashcroft’s delightful Winter Wishes in the Scottish Highlands had me feeling warm and fussy inside as I happily turned the pages! I loved the snow-covered setting, the charm of the people, and the sweet taste of romance!
Ivy Heart is working as PA for Lady Miriam Ballentine who has tasked her with going to the Scottish Highlands to convince Miriam’s grandson, Ross Ballentine, to come home. As Ivy arrives at the Christmas Resort where Ross works, she can’t help but admire the setting while feeling frustrated that Ross was a no-show for their scheduled meeting.
Ross Ballentine is a rugged and handsome outdoorsman who likes his quiet existence. He enjoys what he does and has no aspirations to be Laird of his family’s estate.
I enjoy Donna Ashcroft’s beautiful writing, the wonderful settings of her books, the plots, and the heartwarming romances she writes. In Winter Wishes in the Scottish Highlands, I found Ivy and Ross to both be very likeable and I rotted for them both. I even adored Grizzle. the cantankerous man who lives deep in the woods.
I loved Ivy and Ross’s meet cute and how they related to each other. They have fun and light banter which endeared them to me. Not to mention the supporting cast of characters, many of which were delightful and sweet. Then there are the few characters who put me off slightly, but I enjoyed their growth in this book. Like all of us, Ivy and Ross have their own dreams and aspirations. Each is also dealing with their own individual issues and family pressures.
This is a wonderful book for your cool/cold weather reading. Curl up in your favorite reading spot, grab a mug of hot chocolate and be transported to the Scottish Highlands!
Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
