Summer in the Scottish Highlands: An utterly perfect feel-good romantic comedy

Escape to the gorgeous little village of Lockton in the Scottish Highlands, where you’ll discover sunshine, secrets and an unforgettable romance. It’s the perfect place to be this summer…Thirty-year-old Paige Dougall’s life is a mess. Only a year ago she was smashing all of her life goals: handsome husband, high-flying job, cute kid. But in just under twelve months everything has gone wrong. Nursing a broken heart, single mother Paige returns to her childhood home in a picture-perfect Scottish village to try and get her life together.Paige is too wrapped up in her worries to embrace the beautiful rolling hills and lavender-scented air of the highlands. That is until Johnny Becker, the infuriatingly cheerful chef, with his twinkling eyes and dimpled smile, steps onto the scene and provides Paige with some much-needed distraction…Johnny challenges Paige to step outside her comfort zone and focus on the things that really matter. From food tasting, to puppy training, to mountain climbing, in every moment she spends with Johnny, Paige finds herself remembering how to live again… will she be able to love again too?Across long sunshine-filled days, Paige and Johnny grow closer and she’s tempted to open her heart to him. But is happy-go-lucky Johnny hiding secrets of his own? And can Paige learn to let go of her past and find happiness in the highlands?A gorgeous, moving summer romance novel about finding joy in the small things and discovering what really matters in life. Perfect for fans of Nicola May, Sarah Morgan and Cathy Bramley.

What readers are saying about Donna Ashcroft:
‘I have devoured this in one sitting, Ashcroft has pulled me into the pages and made me desperate to see what was going to play out. I am a sucker for a love story and was rooting for the characters… Definitely a five-star read.’ Little Miss Book Lover 87, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Lovely and heart-warming!… Plenty of laughter, love and romance… I was hooked on this book from the very first page… Grab it now and settle down to enjoy the loveliness that this book gives!… Wonderful!!’ Stardust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Oozed charm and warmth and I loved everything about it… A light-hearted feel-good read that will leave you feeling all warm and snug inside… A fabulous, easy read that will have you forgetting all sense of time. Loved it!’ By the Letter Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘What a gem of a book!!… Escape to a world of romance… I loved every page of this brilliantly written book.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘What a lovely feel-good book for our current times… I read this in one sitting, until quite late into the night, just because I didn’t want it to stop!… A delight to read.’ Mrs Average Evaluates, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Made me laugh and melted my heart. The perfect read for a gloomy spring day to warm you up.’ B for Bookreview, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘An utter joy to read from start to finish, it just gave you that warm, feel-good feeling inside… Charming, warm and wonderful.’ Shaz’s Book Blog, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐