This book was different from what I normally read but it was very fun to read I loved the 16th century Scots and the Americans that came on accident who doesn't love a vanishing town I do it was so much fun to read

A wholesome holiday novella. This reminds me of Brigadoon. Maren Kelly and her friend Penny get caught in a snow storm in the Scottish Highlands. They are rescued by laird Duncan Campbell and brought to his castle. I don’t want to give away all the details or spoil the magic. But if you want a quick read with love at first sight and a shared kiss or two this is a very sweet romance. I can’t tell how many pages it is but I read it in less than an hour. Thank you to Montlake for the ARC via NetGalley and I am leaving a voluntary review.

(3.5 Stars)

A charming and sweet holiday romance novella set in Scotland. Maren and her friend get stuck in a snow storm, are rescued by a Duncan, a handsome highland laird and are taken back to his castle in the highlands. There are lots of seasonal feelings, the village and castle are magical, (so you have to suspense belief), and the story is nicely written. If you love these type of warm and fuzzy feel good Christmas/New Year stories, then this book is for you. My thanks go to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC. 3.5 stars.

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for this Advanced Readers Copy of Almost like Being in Love by Sariah Wilson!

Oh this book was exactly what I needed! I loved the whole Christmas, Scottish, Time-travel whirlwind of a story!. The romance from beginning to end was beautiful! I am never disappointed with this authors well written words! I need more! Always more. Thank you!

Thank you, all honest opinions are my own.

We all yearn for an escape from reality from time to time, and when that urge kicks in, Almost Like Being in Love by Sariah Wilson is the antidote. In this coming-into-adulthood novella, the protagonist (Maren) sets off to find a part of her family history that's always been a mystery, and along the way, finds herself and her one true love, too. Duncan, her fantastical and seemingly unobtainable soulmate, represents another lifetime entirely. Trying to figure out whether or not Maren will commit to her life with Duncan or go back to reality is quite fun and unnerving all at the same time. What prevails is an outcome that I believe most readers will wish is actually attainable. Charming, traditional, sexy, and modern. What a win.

This delightful novella mixed a fun and unique cast of characters, a swoony romance, and time traveling to the rural Scottish highlands, all with the magic of Christmas. I enjoyed the history and research efforts that the author put into the different holiday traditions of Scotland in the 1600’s. The storyline was unique and I loved seeing it through the protagonist, Maren’s, perspective. The novella length worked well with the plot, and it was just such a sweet and fun read, perfect for the holiday season!

Almost Like Being in Love by Sariah Wilson is a heartwarming Christmas novella that transports readers to the enchanting Scottish Highlands. Inspired by the movie Brigadoon, the story follows Maren and Penny, two American women who stumble upon a magical, time-frozen village. Here, Maren falls in love at first sight with Duncan Campbell, the charismatic Scottish laird who rescues them from a blizzard. While the concept of instant love and a village outside of time may require some suspension of disbelief, the novella shines with its cozy holiday atmosphere, endearing characters, and celebration of various forms of love. It's a charming and delightful read, perfect for those seeking a festive and heartwarming escape during the holiday season.

Wow. what an unexpected tale of Christmas Magic. Definitely set your expectations at the door when you pick up This story. You're entering a world where dreams and reality are coming together in this new Christmas Novella from Sariah Wilson. It took me a moment to set my reality aside and let myself accept that magical worlds might just appear in the northern reaches of Scotland in a snowstorm...but once I did, I thoroughly enjoyed the tale of Maren being swept off her feet (literally) by the dreamy Scottman, Duncan Campbell. I would have loved this story even more in a full length book where Sariah Wilson could have gone into even more depth about how the characters felt like they knew each other before...how they had dreamt of each other before they'd ever met...my heart was in my throat as it seemed that we might not get a happily ever after for them as their worlds really and truly COULDN'T co-exist, but again, the magic of Christmas comes through to make sure we get the happy ending we all need. The epilogue is truly the star on top of the tree!!

I wasn’t sure about this one at first; it didn’t feel like the usual Sariah Wilson type book what with a bit of time travel and felt a little too much like outlander. But then I sort of got into it and recognized the differences for what they were. It’s a sweet romance story that ends all together too soon.

This book is cute, the writing was well done and reading about the characters was fun!

However it did take me a little while to get into the story setting of this one! But once in, it was a smooth sailing!

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC!

Warming and full of Christmas joy, sparkle and spirit. I enjoyed reading this book, from the romance, the setting, the storyline and characters. It ticked all the boxes for me. Read and enjoy.

**Round to 3.5 stars

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you NetGalley and Montlake for this advanced copy.

I am learning that romance novellas are not my favorite as they tend to lean towards insta-love themes, which is also not my favorite trope. However, this novella is VERY well written. I would have loved to read this story as a full length novel.

This is a perfect Christmas novella as it takes place during a snow storm around Christmas / New Years. However, it also works to read in the fall simply for the magical realism themes. Lastly, if you are a regency romance reader, you will love this as the main male character is a sexy Scottish Laird.

This is one of the better novellas that I’ve read before, and I highly recommend it for someone looking for a quick read with a bit of heart. However, please be cautious of the trigger warnings as there is off-page and on-page cancer themes as well as themes of parental loss.

I will automatically read anything Sariah Wilson writes! ALBIL reminded me why.

She turns up the charm in this Christmas time travel story. I loved all the characters and the setting, it was all full of spirit.

Since this is a short read, I didn't expect it to be so full of emotion. I really felt the story come full circle, and sometimes that's hard to achieve with a short story.

I loved it. Thank you so much NetGalley for the arc!

Sariah Wilson is an incredibly talented author & Almost Like Being In Love is a novella of hers I really enjoyed reading. All the Scottish history, holiday traditions, & of course Lots of romance makes this a really good story. A bit far fetched of a story with the magic & setting, but who doesn't love a little magic around Christmas time. Thank you #NetGalley for the ARC.

The story itself was cute. As it was a novella, it was fast paced, but the instalove was a bit too much for me. I don't feel like the main characters built any chemistry before they gor together. However, they explained a lot of seventeenth century Christmas traditions and that was nice. All in all, a bit boring for me.

To honor her dying mother's request, Maren travels to Scotland to discover what happened to her uncle. She is accompanied by her friend Pam. When they get caught in a blizzard, they travel back to the seventeenth century and the village Highglen. While Maren feels a connection to the laird Duncan, she knows
she must return to her own time and her dying mother. As Highglen operates on a different time, she may never see him again. Charming novella.
Reminds one of the movie Brigadoon.
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This book had it all for me and that was it. I had to read this to see what it was all about. I was not disappointed and enjoyed the content. Enjoyed this book. I want to find more of her books.

What. A. Cute. Story!!! Hallmark Christmas-esque with a couple magical spins. This is my 3rd book by this author & I really like her writing style.
A short, sweet, must read for the holiday season. Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for an ARC in exchange for my honest review. 4 stars.

I love the whimsical feel of the story. The only flaw for me was the super insta love. And there were not many reasons as to why somethings happened, like how the main character got back at the end. But I assumed it was a Christmas miracle, which in another time it wouldn’t work for me. However, it’s christmas so let’s go with it.
I liked how the main characters got to know each other in a small amount of time. I found their interactions very honest, funny and sweet. Duncan is terribly romantic, sweet and flirty. An amazing love interest. His family was very amusing with their machinations to move things forward between him and Maren.
I loved the twist of who’s traveling in time, I did not expect that, and it was refreshing. I have never seen it before. Also, I enjoyed the traditions that were experienced throughout the story. I definitely got some new knowledge out of it.
I think the author’s writing makes it possible to generate a very different variety of feelings in a very short amount of time. I should note that Maren losing her mother was heart wrenching. But I’m glad that it ended on a happy note. Little Murdoch filled my heart with joy.