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Snuggle up ready for winter with this gorgeous cosy romance!

Recounts the author's experiences as he and his wife arrived to settle in this tight-knit community. Introduces the reader to the human and animal characters of a tiny crofting hamlet on the west coast of the Scottish Highlands.

1942. When Helda Dahlstrøm flees her abusive husband and Nazi-occupied Norway with her eight-year-old son she doesn't know if they'll make it out alive. In her desperate journey to safety she'll find safety on the rocky shores of the Shetland Islands, rescued by Canadian Flight Sergeant Bill Gauthier.As WWII's destruction rages at their doorsteps, can love find its way through the rubble?Readers loved Emma Pass' Before the Dawn:'An absolutely stunning book... I adored everything about this. I would definitely watch this if it were a movie! I already can't wait to re-read this.' NetGalley 5* Review'OH MY GODDESS this book has become a new favourite... Ruby and Sam's love is addicting and heart-warming, leaving me feel the same emotions alongside them through every bump in the road. Their love was so enchanting and strong.' @haleyyneal, 5* Review'What a gorgeous book!!... It would make an exquisite movie. The chemistry between the two main characters was off the charts. This book kept me up late into the night turning page by page like it was on fire to see what happened next.' NetGalley 5* Review'I need this to be a movie!... A beautiful story of love and the dual perspective was perfect! I am adding this to my historical fiction favourites.' NetGalley 5* Review'I couldn't put this down! Beautiful writing kept me turning the pages!' NetGalley 5* Review'Lovely, raw WWII romance... Quite heart-breaking... Definitely a rocky and emotional one... A really great WWII historical romance.' Wayfaring_reader, 5* Review'Wonderful book... If you are a fan of World War novels of history and romance, then you need to read this... A stunning book I couldn't put down. At the end I was overwhelmed with the story and replayed it in my mind for several days. A read not to be missed.' Goodreads 5* Review

'I just loved everything about this book... Ticked all the boxes for the perfect read.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

500 miles of stunningly scenic touring combine in this unique Pathfinder (R) Guide - plus 24 not-to-be missed stop-off stroll recommendations. Wander the tranquil Loch Fleet shore; stride out along wild and beautiful Sandwood Bay; explore the world's oldest rocks at Knockan Crag; and climb to awesome summit views from Beinn Eighe and Ben Hope.

During war, nothing is ever at it seems...Sally Hartley is a hopeless romantic. Her father died when she was a baby but she has lived off stories from her mother of what a wonderful man he was. Now, all she wants is a love like theirs. And she thinks she's found it in Adam, the brother of a friend from home. When Adam is posted to Orkney, it's like Sally's dreams have all come true. After Italy changes sides in the war, the Italian POWs are granted more freedom on the islands, meaning Sally can spend more time with her friend, Aldo, and the two grow ever closer. But when a family secret is revealed, Sally's trust might be forever broken. Sally, Iris and Mary must continue their duties even as life changes drastically around them, including an attack on one of their fellow Wrens from an unknown assailant. Now the friends face danger not just from the enemy, but also someone much closer to home. An uplifting and dramatic WWII saga for fans of Kate Thompson, Margaret Dickinson and Daisy Styles. Praise for Hopeful Hearts for the Wrens 'Vicki Beeby carried me along yet again with her skilful story weaving. The book has it all with romance and friendship, danger and intrigue. I didn't want this series to end and I finished this book with a tear in my eye.' Reader review'Absolutely brilliant! I love how the books follow on and if you love family saga based in wartime please read these books. Feel like I have gone through all the emotions with the girls.' Reader review'I really enjoyed reading this and highly recommend this series.' Reader review'Brilliant... There was drama (and plenty of it), romance, and humour too. I love Vicki's style of writing.' Reader review'A truly great series! I do love a good wartime book and this hit all the marks. The friendship, the strength in the face of adversity and the romance throughout such different times. The ending was amazing and so satisfying.' Reader review'Wow what an emotional end to the girls! I loved following the adventures of Sally, Mary and Iris now sad that it's over... Vicki has written this series perfectly.' Reader review

Shortlisted for Bloody Scotland Scottish Crime Debut of the Year 2023 'A remarkable suspense debut... exciting and unsettling.' A. J. Finn, author of The Woman in the Window He won't rest until he finds out the truth... Cal Lovett is obsessed with finding justice for the families of missing people. His true crime podcast is his way of helping others, even if he can't help himself. His sister, Margot, disappeared when he was a child. Only one man seems to know something. But he's behind bars and can't be trusted. So when the family of a missing Scottish woman begs for his help, he heads to Aberdeenshire in search of the truth. Does Cal have what it takes to unearth the secrets hiding in the hills? And what if he finds something that leads him back to the heart of his own family's past? A gripping crime thriller by a brilliant debut novelist, perfect for fans of Jane Casey, Fiona Barton and Loreth Anne White. Praise for Unsolved 'One to watch' The Critic 'Evocative, with immersive descriptions of the Highlands setting... tightly plotted, well written and nicely characterised with a compelling mystery at its heart.' Harriet Tyce, author of It Ends at Midnight 'An assured and compelling debut. Elegant, reflective cold case mystery with a thriller's pace, beautifully written to boot.' Dominic Nolan, author of Vine Street 'Gripping and taut, Heather Critchlow's prose is as beautiful as it is exciting... A confident debut.' Sam Holland, author of The Echo Man 'A gripping, chiller of a debut. A darkly twisted tale with a touch of grace.' Rachael Blok, author of The Fall 'I loved Unsolved. It is both compelling and assured with a wonderful sense of time and place. The whole thing sang to me.' James Delargy, author of Vanished 'A nimble plot showcases Critchlow's keen observation of human nature and the dark motivations of ordinary people... it got right under my skin!' Jo Furniss, author of All the Little Children 'Whip-smart and razor-sharp... had me turning the pages into the small hours.' Alison Belsham, author of Death in Helmand 'All the nuance of a Booker winner, all the pace of a bestselling thriller, this spectacular mystery will keep you reading long after you should have turned out the light.' Kate Simants, author of Freeze 'A beautifully written, perfectly plotted novel that's a cracking start to an exciting new crime series.' Sheila Bugler, author of Black Valley Farm 'Completely enthralling. Critchlow has perfectly built suspense and tension for the reader. A must for the TBR.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'Unsolved had me hooked right from the beginning. The characters were all well-developed. Kept me guessing right up to the very end.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'A brilliant crime thriller. Critchlow does a fantastic job of capturing the reader and building empathy for Cal's situation. The pace of storytelling is excellent, the narrative is skilfully plotted, and the characters come alive in the reader's imagination.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'An exceptionally assured debut from a writer who is surely one to watch. This crime novel is character-led and beautifully written, with the added tension of a twisty plot and the gorgeous backdrop of Scotland.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

An imaginative and beautifully observed travelogue of Lewis and Harris

Meet Bonnie the Highland cow in this unique novelty shaped board book! Bonnie likes eating tasty grass, but she does not like pesky flies. Bonnie likes her warm hairy coat, but she does not like impatient cars. And Bonnie loves her new baby calf! Little ones will enjoy spending time with a happy Highland cow and her friends in this colorful and sturdy board book, which is full of bright and dynamic illustrations and lots of fun details to spot.

This guide offers 40 walking routes on the Uists and Barra - a unique 100km cluster of islands in Scotland's Outer Hebrides. The walks are varied and graded, from short, flat beach walks beside crystal clear waters to long excursions across wild mountainous terrain, the routes visit all the major islands from Berneray to Vatersay but also those smaller and offshore such as Eriskay and Mingulay. Routes are described in four sections, by area, and illustrated with vivid colour photographs and OS mapping. Walking across these landscapes, especially the hill country, gives a sense of remoteness and peaceful solitude that cannot be found in the mainland's National Parks or on the Munros busy with peak baggers. Despite a relatively narrow area, Uist and Barra's diverse islands offer a contrasting walking terrain and many ancient historic sites such as chambered cairns and standing stones as well as lots of local wildlife. Upland areas are home to red deer and golden and white-tailed eagles, while along the coast grey seals are common and thousands of birds set up their breeding grounds in the machair. Daily flights between Glasgow and Benbecula as well as the ferry network mean that all of the islands are readily accessible.

Can the Highland girls prove everyone wrong? Don't miss this poignant and heartwarming WW2 novel for fans of Rosie Clarke, Dilly Court and Rosie Archer, from the author of A Wartime Secret.

From Lin Anderson, the author of the Rhona MacLeod series, comes a twisting psychological thriller set in the Scottish Highlands for fans of Lucy Foley, Ruth Ware and Sarah Pearses &i>The Sanatorium&/i>.

A remarkable new analysis of the shameful Highland clearances through the experience and effective defiance of one man.

'Full of warmth, fun and feel-good factor' Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde

Raven Black is the first book in Ann Cleeves' Shetland series - filmed as the major BBC1 drama starring Douglas Henshall, Shetland.It is a cold January morning and Shetland lies buried beneath a deep layer of snow. Trudging home, Fran Hunter's eye is drawn to a vivid splash of colour on the white ground, ravens circling above. It is the strangled body of her teenage neighbour Catherine Ross. As Fran opens her mouth to scream, the ravens continue their deadly dance . . .The locals on the quiet island stubbornly focus their gaze on one man - loner and simpleton Magnus Tait. But when police insist on opening out the investigation a veil of suspicion and fear is thrown over the entire community. For the first time in years, Catherine's neighbours nervously lock their doors, whilst a killer lives on in their midst.Also available in the Shetland series are White Nights, Red Bones, Blue Lightning, Dead Water and Thin Air.

This guidebook describes 30 day walks all over the Isles of Harris and Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides. The walks range from 2 and 14 miles (4 to 22km) in length, and are easily accessible from Stornaway or Tarbet. Routes vary from short strolls to long wilderness hikes, high-level and low-level, and include the An Cliseam horseshoe, visits to ancient historic monuments like the stone circles of Calanais and the famous Butt of Lewis lighthouse, all illustrated with OS 1:50,000 maps and dramatic photography. The routes take in most of the main summits as well as historical and geographical places of interest. A list of all the Marilyns (British hills of any height with a drop of at least 150m on all sides) on Harris, Lewis and St Kilda is included at the back. Tips are also included about walking on St Kilda, Berneray, Taransay, The Shiant Islands and The Flannan Isles, along with a short Gaelic glossary and route summary table, and advice on practicalities to make the most out of any walking trip on Harris and Lewis.

'Everything I wanted and then some' Emily Henry 'Packed full of nostalgia and Dent's trademark wit' Sophie Cousens SHE HAS A PLAN . . . FATE HAS OTHER IDEAS.----------------- There are two men in my life. But this is not a love triangle.Mara Williams reads her horoscope every day - but she wasn't expecting to be in a whole other country when destiny finally found her. Just as a fortune teller reveals that her true love is about to arrive, a gorgeous stranger literally walks into her life. And now Mara is determined to bring them together again . . . Surely even fate needs a nudge in the right direction sometimes? But while Mara is getting ready for 'the one', the universe intervenes. Her new flatmate Ash is funny, and kind, and sexy as hell . . . There was no predicting this: it's as if her destiny just arrived on her doorstep. Again. So will Mara put her destiny in fate's hands - or finally trust herself to reach for the stars? *An edgy, hilarious rom-com from the author of The Summer Job. For fans of Beth O'Leary, Starstruck and New Girl.*----------------- 'Sweet, funny, character-driven and perfect for astrology lovers' Catherine Walsh, The Rebound'A funny, hope-filled rom com' Lorraine Brown, The Paris Connection 'Another unconventional, fun rom-com... a heartwarming, moreish read' Lizzie Damilola Blackburn, Yinka, Where is Your Huzband? 'Smart, funny and full of warmth' Sarah Morgan, Beach House 'A total joy from start to finish' Laura Kay, Tell Me Everything 'A warm-hearted, uplifting romcom' Cressida McLouchlan, The Staycation'Funny, quirky and full of romance, this is a perfect summer beach read!' My Weekly'I wanted to move to fictional Broadgate... a fun, feel-good read' Prima