My Review: I loved reading A Christmas Romance in the Highlands by Donna Ashcroft, her writing style is fun, easy and I like how she sprinkles seriousness into the mix. The story is told from two perspectives, that of Ella and Alex, whose first meeting doesn’t go all too well.

However, life, art and panto throw them together, with the help of Henry and Mae.

There’s cute little Sprout and Wyatt, Ella’s dog that fit into the story beautifully.

Ella’s life is rushed off her feet. Trying to keep her promise to her beloved father who passed 12 months ago, whilst meeting the demands of her selfish stepmother, as well as the family business ‘Magic Mops’.

Her own dreams and art suffer under the strain. Alex’s comes from a life of privilege and is trying to be seen as himself, rather than his father’s son.

Aggie, Mae and Henry add to the fun and drama of the story and I truly enjoyed this light escape. A recommended read.

Book: A Christmas Romance in the the Scottish Highlands

Author: Donna Ashcroft 

Pub Day:  Oct 18th 2024

Buy Link:  https://geni.us/B0DDYQK1P8social

About the Book: 

Watch the snowflakes fall and take a magical carriage ride to watch the panto in the little town of Mistletoe, where Christmas wishes really do come true. Can Ella and her unlikely Prince Charming put aside their differences to live happily ever after?

Thirty-two-year-old Ella’s life is busy enough running her evil stepmother’s cleaning business, without adding Christmas into the mix. She doesn’t have time to play Cinderella in her local festive pantomime, but she recently lost her father, who loved the show and helped out every year, so she finds herself being fitted for glass slippers anyway. Her life may be falling apart, but she won’t let his memory down.

Then Ella meets brooding and handsome stranger, Alexander, who is playing Prince Charming, and her heart skips a beat. Might this knight-in-shining-armour inspire Mistletoe’s best show yet? But Alexander quickly makes it clear that he doesn’t want anything to do with her or their town’s traditions. And as the night of the show draws near, it’s one disaster after another, with the ugly stepbrothers falling suspiciously ill, and Alexander rolling his eyes at every chance he gets. Ella is exhausted and can’t help but feel she’s letting everyone – including her father – down.

But when an on-stage kiss gets a little too heated between Ella and Alexander, she’s surprised when he offers his muscled shoulder to lean on. Under the spotlight, Alex’s gentle encouragement of the child performers and his adorable pre-show nerves make Ella wonder if there may be more to her prince than she thought. As props go missing and scenery falls flat, can Ella and Alex bring the town to together for one last showstopper? And as the curtain falls on the performance of her life, will Ella find her fairytale ending?

Filled to the brim with Christmas magic, this utterly unputdownable festive read is perfect for cosy nights by the fire. If you love Cathy Bramley, Trisha Ashley and Debbie Macomber then you will love this addictive romance!
Author Bio

Donna Ashcroft was born in London, England and grew up in Buckinghamshire. She went to university in Lancashire and, among other things, worked as a copywriter, buyer, waitress, secretary and marketing manager.

Donna was shortlisted for the RNA Debut Romantic Novel of the Year in 2019. She lives in Hertfordshire, with her own romantic hero, two grown up kids (who aren’t always home) and two very grumpy cats. She loves a happy ending and is never happier than when she’s escaping into a romance novel or movie.

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