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Review: Summer at the Scottish Castle by Rachel Bowdler


Summer at the Scottish Castle by Rachel Bowdler

Synopsis:  It's always been expected of Jessamine Byron to settle down with someone her family would approve of. But Jess is tired of living a lie.

When her so-called perfect life as the Countess of Cheshire goes up in flames, and her marriage in tatters, Jess packs her bags and flees to her family's Scottish ancestral home, Rosemire Castle...

...and runs into ruggedly handsome and surly gardener, Mac Douglas. To her surprise, Mac doesn't recognise her as the infamous lady of the house. Meeting someone who has no idea of the life she's left led, instead seeing and accepting her for the woman she really is, feels like a breath of fresh air.

As the summer unfolds, with Mac by her side, Jess finally discovers what it's like to find a community to belong to and be free to love whoever you want. But sometimes the past can't be outrun. And when her two worlds unexpectedly collide, can Jess find the courage to take charge of her own future?

Escape this summer to the Scottish Highlands where the scent of heather is in the air. This absolutely heart-warming and uplifting LGBTQ+ romance will charm fans of Julie Shackman, Jessica Redland and Donna Ashcroft.

*****

My Thoughts:

Jess and Mac come from very very very different lifestyles, which in most cases would mean they'd have never crossed paths had the events off Jess's life not gone totally sideways.

Mac is a wonderful, loving, caring and slightly grumpy foster dad who would do anything for the people he loves.  He wants nothing more then to keep his child safe, happy and with him. 

Jess has had her life turned upside down and thrown out the window.  Her marriage is over, he's dragged her through the mud and back.  She runs away to get away from all the drama and relax.  Little does she know she's going to where she's meant to be!

Overall this is a heartwarming romance, once I started reading I couldn't put it down.  The chemistry between Jess and Mac is wonderful especially with all the tension due to things Jess has omitted.  

Definitely recommend as a great summer read!

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