Escape to Scotland, book 1
Beatrice Bradshaw
She inherits a castle in Scotland – along with an irresistible enemy.
Out of nowhere, Londoner Marla suddenly owns a crumbling castle in the Scottish Highlands. She’s determined to restore it and desperate for a fresh start. She is not the only one.
Marla’s neighbour, grumpy widower Niall, wants nothing more but to flee his Highland hometown and haunting memories. For that, Marla has to fail – he needs her to sell the castle. But that’s not going to be a Christmas cakewalk. Marla and the annoyingly attractive Scot clash at every corner of their Scottish small town. But behind their fiery fights simmers an untameable attraction. Marla is the only one who challenges him. And Niall can’t help but keep showing up.
At a snowy Christmas party in the village pub, unexpected feelings erupt. And during a fierce Highland snowstorm, they can no longer resist the white-hot avalanche of want crashing over them. But can one night of passion erase everything that stands between them?
Niall still hides a secret that could destroy Marla’s dreams of putting down roots in the Highlands. What is she going to do when it comes out?
My Review:
Love in the Scottish Winter Highlands is the first book in Beatrice Bradshaw’s Escape to Scotland series, and it’s a fantastic start! Even as someone living in Scotland (though not in the Highlands), I was utterly captivated by the charm of this small-town romance. What more could anyone want for a cosy winter read?
I picked this book up on a chilly evening, and from the very first page, I was transported to the enchanting world of Maria and Niall. Wrapped in a blanket, fairy lights twinkling, and a warm mug of tea in hand, I couldn’t put it down.
Beatrice Bradshaw has written a gem of a romance that is both heartwarming and full of deliciously fun moments. Marla is feisty, funny, and so easy to love, while Niall is the perfect mix of brooding and tender. Their enemies-to-lovers journey had me laughing out loud, welling up with emotion, and cheering for their happily-ever-after. The chemistry between them crackles with energy!
Bradshaw’s portrayal of the rugged beauty and cozy life of the Highlands is vivid and evocative. Even as a Scot, it felt like stepping into a snow-dusted dream. This isn’t just a romance—it’s a celebration of small-town quirks, layered with humor, heart, and wonderfully relatable characters.
Yes, the enemies-to-lovers trope is familiar, but isn’t that what makes it so comforting? You know what’s coming, yet the journey is irresistible. And as for Niall… let’s just say he’s captivating whether in pyjamas or not! 😏
Whether it’s Christmas or not, this book is the perfect cosy read. Bravo, Beatrice Bradshaw—I’m already looking forward to the next installment in the Escape to Scotland series!
The Author:
Beatrice Bradshaw is the author of small-town contemporary romances set in Scotland with a wee bit of heat.
Scottish Historian and German journalist by day and romance author by night, she has escaped from Berlin to Scotland in 2018. And not looked back once. Beatrice Bradshaw is the pen name/ pseudonym of Jessica Beatrice Wagener – chosen so as not to have German narrative non-fiction with her English romance books. She loves sharing her love for her adopted home country with others, bringing a pinch of the real Scotland into her books. When she isn’t glued to her desk in Glasgow, surrounded by baked goods and coffee, she can be found wandering around in Scottish castles and landscapes, finding peace and stories on cemeteries, or binge-watching romance series online.
The above is taken from Beatrice Bradshaw‘s website – please take a look as there is so much more on then! Beatrice can also be found on Amazon, Facebook, Instagram and Threads
The Book:
Title: Love in the Scottish Winter Highlands
Series: Escape to Scotland (book 1)
Publication Date: 1 November 2023
Number of pages: 258
Purchase Link: Amazon
The Series:
Do you love Scotland? Embark on a captivating journey through the charming small towns of Scotland! Discover love, healing, and belonging in the breathtaking landscapes of Scotland with the “Escape to Scotland” series from Beatrice Bradshaw.
These interconnected standalone novels whisk you away to the wild beauty and vibrant communities of the Scottish Highlands, Islands, East Coast, and enchanted woodlands.
In each seasonally themed small town romance, courageous women leave her lives behind and venture to Scotland. Whether restoring a castle and healing deep wounds, reforming a playboy and discovering hidden desires, returning to a hometown and falling for the first boyfriend all over again… each heroine discovers an unexpected chance at love and happiness with a local hero.
Brimming with witty banter, sizzling tension, and heart-stirring emotion, these stories sweep you into the magic of Scotland. Experience the wonder of castles, cosy villages, and stirring natural landscapes as wounded souls heal and discover where they truly belong.
Start your escape with Love in the Scottish Winter Highlands, where a heartbroken widower stands between an English nurse and her crumbling inherited castle. Can their animosity melt into true love under the enchantment of a Highland Christmas?
Continue the adventure with Love on the Scottish Spring Isle, where American runaway bride April flees her wedding to a remote Scottish island and is drawn to Scottish playboy and surf coach Euan. Will they succumb to love or stick to their “it’s just physical”-deal?
Join four strong women as they find love, passion, purpose, and belonging amidst Scotland’s majestic hills, coastal villages, and enchanting forests.
Beautiful Scottish settings, complex characters, and profound themes bind these interconnected small-town romances together. The Escape to Scotland series delivers captivating and passionate modern Scottish Highland romances against the backdrop of the country’s awe-inspiring landscapes.
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The Review:
I discovered this gem on Kindle Unlimited after spotting a post from Beatrice Bradshaw on Instagram. The moment I read about her Scottish Highland love stories, I knew I had to dive in and see what all the magic was about!
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