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This is a great read that is set in Inverness where the main character Bella is single and lives with her Granny Isla, who I found hilarious. Unlucky in love and jobs Bella ends up working for her friend Olivia, who has recently inherited the family castle, as her PA. After Bella and Isla get flooded out of their home they go to live in one of the apartments at the castle that Bella has designed. The apartment next door has been rented out to a handsome stranger who takes an interest in Bella, but granny Isla wants to set her up with Harris who is the local policeman. This is a feel good romance that isn’t straight forward and has just enough drama. Great descriptions of the Highlands and castle plus the characters are very believable. I flew through this lovely book finding it easy to get lost in. Thanks to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for the ARC
Loved this story. it is a follow up book, but can be read as a stand a lone. the descriptions of the highlands made you want to be there.
Loved this latest book by Lisa and although it’s a follow-on book it also works well as a stand-alone read. Great storytelling, fabulous cast of characters, wonderful sense of place and highly recommended.
Super cute story. The description of the Highlands was gorgeous and made me want to visit immediately. Loved the relationship between Bella and her grandmother, Isla. Will look for more books by Lisa Hobman.
Such beautiful scenery descriptions. Was a very beautifully descriptive book. I loved the castle, the tartan, the grounds. I really enjoyed Granny Isla, Sue was a proper character. This book was a good fun book. Good characters and lots of female friendship.
Thank you NetGalley for this arc in exchange of an honest review.
Chasing a Highland Dream is part of a series set in the Scottish Highlands, but works well as a standalone.
Bella is best friend Olivia's PA but she desperately wants to be an interior designer. She's given the chance to design apartments at the castle Olivia owns, and her dream increases. Can she find a way to get back to her design love?
Bella's grandmother Isla is desperate for her granddaughter to find love. Will her matchmaking work?
A sweet, predictable, story. I loved the relationship between Bella and Isla, and the trio of "romantic" interests for Bella were fun, if a tad formulaic. Beautiful descriptions of the location, and I loved how food is described so well too!
Love this book! I'm just getting back into reading romance and this was a great one to help get my feet back in the romance water. This was my first book from Lisa and I'll definitely be checking out more from her!
Chasing a Highland Dream by Lisa Hobman is a charming contemporary romance that I really enjoyed.
First, let me say that the location and descriptions of Drumblair Castle in the Highlands by the author made for a perfect backdrop to this story. Bella Douglas makes for a nice main character that one can really rally behind.
There is a bit of mystery and suspense sprinkled into a gradual blossoming of a romance story that made for a relaxing read.
Apparently this is part of a series…however I did not know that until after finishing the book and found my way around the story quite easily as it being a stand-alone novel. I will have to find out what other books are included within this series.
4/5 stars
Thank you NG and Boldwood Books for this wonderful arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.
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A predictable but sweet romance. It is part of a series but reads fine on its own. The characters are relatable and the relationships interesting enough to keep me reading..
I loved this book. It is a follow on but you can read alone. The friendship between the main character and her grandmother was amazing and moving. . The slow burning love story was perfect and great hearing about the castle characters and the opening. Lots of good twists . Lots I want to say but it would spoil it. Read it. A great feel good read with a fab neat ending