The Little Scottish Bookshop

From the million-copy bestselling author of iconic women's fiction series the Comfort Food Café, comes a new, totally charming and escapist romance with a touch of steam and spice. A delicious forced proximity, grumpy sunshine romance with a sprinkle of spice. Think Laurie Gilmore mixed with Phillipa Ashley in a gorgeous Scottish village setting.

Bookshop owner Moira writes the first of many invitations she'll send into the world. They'll find the right people, she's certain...

In a charming Scottish village, Kate is trying to ignore the silver fox by her side. He's got an invitation too, a husky Chicago accent, and dangerously gorgeous sea-blue eyes...

Gruff widower Brody never expected to be stranded in Scotland with a cute British lady. Eccentric Moira says they can stay for free, as long as they don't mind sharing one cozy cottage...

Turns out Moira's bookshop needs them just as much as they need a fresh start. And with a twinkle in her mischievous eye, things soon hot up in surprising ways!

But can they save the bookshop, and their hearts? Or will their fresh start come crashing down?

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