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Christmas in the Scottish High
This review was originally posted on Star Crossed Reviews I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Thank you to Bookouture for my copy of this book via Netgalley and for letting me take part in this tour. I have read a few of Donna's books and I really like her writing style.
This book is set in Christmas Village in Scotland ( I know when can we move?) The village sounds heavenly. It has a cute little row of shops and seems to be constantly full of snow. Everyone is so friendly and really looks out for each other. It sounds so pretty and full of
Belle is the sort of person that will do anything for anyone. If she's known you for 5 minutes or 5 years she will help you out. She spreads herself too thin because she can't bear to say no. What Belle needs is someone to take care of her and force her to take some time out for herself. I can't imagine anyone not being friends with Belle, she is such a sweetie. I do worry that sometimes she gets taken advantage of though.
Edina is such a great character. What is it about old people and children that make such fantastic characters? Edina has locked herself away in the castle for so long she has forgotten what it's like to be around people. Belle makes her remember how much she loves being around not only the other villagers but also the wee ones as she calls them. She is so generous to the children in Belle's class. I loved seeing Edina blossom as the book progressed.
Jack, Jack, Jack. This man is so infuriating and yet so utterly gorgeous at the same time. At some points, I wanted to shake the man to make him realise that there are good people in this world. There were times when you could see the shutters coming down and he would not listen. There were other times when he let his guard down and you could see the man he was underneath. A sweet, kind, gentle man who has an affinity for animals.
This was a perfect Christmas escape. Grab yourself a hot drink and a blanket and snuggle down with this book for a few hours. You won't regret it!
This book is set in Christmas Village in Scotland ( I know when can we move?) The village sounds heavenly. It has a cute little row of shops and seems to be constantly full of snow. Everyone is so friendly and really looks out for each other. It sounds so pretty and full of
Belle is the sort of person that will do anything for anyone. If she's known you for 5 minutes or 5 years she will help you out. She spreads herself too thin because she can't bear to say no. What Belle needs is someone to take care of her and force her to take some time out for herself. I can't imagine anyone not being friends with Belle, she is such a sweetie. I do worry that sometimes she gets taken advantage of though.
Edina is such a great character. What is it about old people and children that make such fantastic characters? Edina has locked herself away in the castle for so long she has forgotten what it's like to be around people. Belle makes her remember how much she loves being around not only the other villagers but also the wee ones as she calls them. She is so generous to the children in Belle's class. I loved seeing Edina blossom as the book progressed.
Jack, Jack, Jack. This man is so infuriating and yet so utterly gorgeous at the same time. At some points, I wanted to shake the man to make him realise that there are good people in this world. There were times when you could see the shutters coming down and he would not listen. There were other times when he let his guard down and you could see the man he was underneath. A sweet, kind, gentle man who has an affinity for animals.
This was a perfect Christmas escape. Grab yourself a hot drink and a blanket and snuggle down with this book for a few hours. You won't regret it!