The Secret Castle in the Highlands

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‘Julie Shackman knows how to bring the feel-good factor to fiction' Woman's Weekly

Prepare to escape to Scotland with a gorgeous feel-good romance this summer…Returning to the Scottish Highlands was never part of Poppy Summers' plan. But life had other ideas.With her parents' cherished holiday cottages losing money, Poppy is determined to carry on their legacy and save the business before they're forced to sell.Revamping the cottages is Poppy's priority until she meets Mason Cooper, a charming historian drawn to the highlands for research. As their newfound friendship grows, is it possible that something more might be enough of a reason to make Poppy stay for good? Praise for Julie Shackman‘A fun-filled romance… it'll take your mind off the winter weather and maybe even inspire you to consider Skye as a summer holiday destination' My Weekly‘A true page-turner' Chat Monthly‘A wonderfully warm tale' The Sun

About the author

Julie Shackman is a former journalist and writer. She lives in Scotland with her husband and two teenage sons.