'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 Shackman

Determined 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'

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