Escape to Scotland, book 5
Beatrice Bradshaw
Just once. No strings. That was the deal.
Photographer Trish never planned to hook up with her best friend’s boyfriend’s friend in the linen closet. But that’s exactly what happens during the opening party of Marla’s castle in the Scottish Highlands. Trish leaves with two thoughts. Number one: don’t look back. Number two: too bad we were interrupted.
Now winter has rolled in, and Marla invites Trish back to capture her castle’s holiday charm. Trish jumps at the chance – definitely not because she can’t stop thinking about Jack, the rugged single dad who made the shelves rattle and her knees melt.
For Jack, life’s about his three kids, dealing with his ex-wife, and keeping things easy. Relationships? Hard pass. But with Trish back in Kilcranach, that one-night stand turns into daily run-ins, shared smiles, and an attraction he can’t ignore – or act on. The last thing this postman needs is a distraction during the Christmas rush. Or to go viral with a sexy Santa photo.
She’s a nerdy perfectionist with big dreams. He’s a commitment-phobic small-town postie. As December’s festivities push them together, they’re finding their one-night deal might be the worst-kept secret in Scotland. And they’re falling faster than the snowflakes. But can they risk their hearts on a love that was never supposed to happen?
My Review:
Love in the Scottish Christmas Village is is the fifth book in Beatrice Bradshaw’s Escape to Scotland series, and it’s a delightful festive treat!
Returning to the charming village of Kilcranach in the Scottish Highlands felt like reuniting with an old friend – even though I’ve only read the first book so far. While I still have three other installments to catch up on, this one stands perfectly on its own. That said, I can’t wait to dive into the escapades I’ve missed!
This time, the spotlight is on Jack, the rugged local postman and single dad, and Trish, a photographer visiting from Edinburgh. The two had previously shared a steamy encounter in a linen closet (a scene I now need to revisit in an earlier book). Though they agreed it was a one-time thing – he has his hands full with his kids and avoids serious relationships, while she dreams of traveling the world as a photographer – their undeniable chemistry lingers when Trish returns to Kilcranach for the holidays. Their journey from “friends-without-benefits” to undeniable lovers is filled with wit, passion, and plenty of sizzle. The push-and-pull between Jack’s commitment-averse practicality and Trish’s wanderlust adds depth to their fiery romance. Be prepared for some spicy scenes!
The story is thoroughly engaging, blending steamy moments with heartwarming scenes and laugh-out-loud humor. Bradshaw masterfully captures the festive magic of the season, painting the Highlands as a snow-dusted wonderland brimming with small-town charm. Kilcranach itself feels as warm and inviting as the villagers and the relationships that blossom there.
With its quirky small-town community, touches of Christmas magic, and enough heat to melt any Highland frost, Love in the Scottish Christmas Village is a quick-read, sizzling festive romance that will leave you smiling. So grab yourself a copy, get cozy, and read on—this is the perfect seasonal escape!
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.
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The Book:
Title: Love in the Scottish Christmas Village
Series: Escape to Scotland (book 5)
Publication Date: 4 December 2024
Number of pages: t.b.c.
Purchase Link: Pre-Order Now for 99p 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 Beatrice Bradshaw’s enchanting Scottish Highland love stories when I read the first book in her Escape to Scotland series. After falling in love with her writing, I was thrilled to join ‘The Bonnie Book Bunch,’ her team of ARC readers, and couldn’t wait to dive into this latest installment!”
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