This was such a delightful, festive and wonderful read. Christmas Resort sounds like a magical dream and somewhere I would love to stay. The setting was perfect and the characters fantastic, I felt myself really rooting for them both. A great start to the festive reading season.

Ivy is sent to the Christmas Resort to find her employer’s grandson but he isn’t keen on speaking to her. She finds herself signing up for some of his outdoor adventures to get the chance to speak to him. She soon finds herself not only drawn to the snowy woods and landscape but also the grumpy Ross. They both find they need to rethink, Ivy what it is she wants to do and Ross whether he is better off alone or whether he is in fact lonely.

This is a lovely cosy read perfect for curling up to read with a hot chocolate and mince pie.

The moment I saw Donna Ashcroft's name on this Christmas book I just knew I was about to fall in love with it.
One thing I adore about this author is the characterisation. As the story progresses I find myself feeling as though the characters are friends, and the storyline.... I could talk about it all day long!
A perfect festive, romantic read.

4.5 stars rounded to 4 stars.

Christmas is my favorite holiday, so I was thrilled to be included on this tour. Even though it was 100 degrees today, this book really made me feel in the Christmas spirit. This book is charming, sweet, and festive, and I really enjoyed meeting all of the characters and seeing how they developed throughout the book. The setting of this book at a Christmas Resort in the Scottish Highlands was perfect, and the writing style made me feel so immersed in the book and the setting.

I enjoyed this book so much, and it's the perfect book to add to your Christmas reading list!

A perfect read for fans of a romantic Christmas read with ambitious city girl Sky and Ross, the laird, who just wants to be left alone to work in the woods. If she can just persuade Ross to come back to the family estate, she has been promised the job of her dreams. But who knows what the future really has in store for both Sky and Ross when love sparks between them.

I have previously enjoyed a ‘visit’ to the Christmas resort, so was pleased to be back again. Initially I forgot this was going to be the setting as the first section of the book is set in a castle, so I was anticipating the unfolding of the story there; however, I was pleased when circumstances took Ivy, one of the main characters, up to the highland Christmas resort. Such a cosy-sounding setting with great descriptions that allowed the reader to walk on the crisp, newly-fallen snow alongside the couple the book centres around.
A good read, it held my interest from beginning to end, with no temptation to flick forward a few pages, Perfect for the festive period. Snuggle up in the warmth, enjoy a mince pie, or three, and settle down to enjoy this book. .

Winter Wishes in the Scottish Highlands is a cozy romance set against the enchanting backdrop of a Christmas farm in Scotland. The author beautifully captures the magic of the Highlands during the holiday season, complete with twinkling lights, snowy landscapes, and the warmth of family traditions. It’s the perfect setting for a heartwarming love story.

The book is fairly well written, with a delightful sense of place and atmosphere that makes it easy to get lost in the charm of the Scottish countryside. The characters are endearing, and the romance is sweet, making it an ideal comfort read during the winter months.

However, while the setting and tone are perfect for a cozy holiday romance, the story does fall into predictable territory. The plot follows familiar tropes, and there are few surprises along the way. That said, if you’re looking for a comforting and festive escape with a touch of romance, Winter Wishes in the Scottish Highlands delivers exactly that—it’s a cozy, feel-good read that’s easy to enjoy, even if you can see what’s coming.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I have read, and enjoyed, quite a few books by this author. So far, I have not read one yet that I didn't enjoy. This book was no exception. I loved it!

If you need a beautiful heart warming story set at Christmastime, look no further than Winter Wishes in the Scottish Highlands. This story really makes you rethink what the word family means to you.

Told through the eyes of both of the main characters, Ivy has got to persuade the grandson of her iron-fisted employer to come back to his estranged family. She needs to find her place and where she belongs too, and follow her own path, not the path of well meaning family members. Ivy is a kind and generous soul who truly finds herself in the couple of weeks in which this book is set.
Ross has a lot of trauma in his childhood and more recent past and finds that the best way to deal with it is to secret himself away from the majority of others, despite how lonely it leaves him. He finds that facing up to some truths are very hard and overcoming fears are even harder. Ross has a lovely spirit of generosity and wholesome back-to-nature ideas.

Being that this is the fourth book in the series, we do see a return of past characters who we know and love. It can absolutely be a stand alone book though.
I love the sense of community that this book shares, including a tiara wearing old dear who has a character of a donkey, the local beautician with a sparkling gleam for match making in her eye, an irritable old man who won't face up to the fact that he cares more than he wants to, and of course who could forget Ross' beautiful pets, Moose and Snowball!

A lovely read before the festive period. My thanks to Netgalley, Bookouture and Donna Ashcroft for an advanced copy to read. All opinions expressed are my own.

Ivy meets Ross when she is tracking him down, as her bosses grandson. A great festive romance, and some great characters.

This was a sweet, charming piece of writing and just what I needed. The characters are well drawn so that you can easily relate both in the positive and negative. Their errors and I should have, would have, meant to, are mistakes most of us have made at one time - once you put aside that shoulders up to your ears cringe - well you know when you have done exactly that stupid thing without thinking. What is it that is said - it isn’t about the mistake but the recovery?

Loving Scotland, its cities, islands, the Lowlands and especially the Highlands, this book had me at Castle and Laird. A believable story with interesting and fairly well developed characters, familial obligations, disappointments, humor and romance there is something on each page and chapter which held my interest and my heart.

Thanks to Bookoutre and NetGalley for a copy

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for a review.

I was so excited to read this because i love Christmas time. It was really cute and i loved the vibes of it. My only complaint is that it felt short, i'd like more.

A funny and wise tale of two people with family baggage.
Just before Christmas, the festive atmosphere takes over. This is a lovely seasonal story, warm and charming. It was a pleasure to read.

I read this as an ARC on NetGalley. Such a fun read! I loved every part of it. Redemption, forgiveness and of course HVE!

I loved this story of a Christmas romance set in the Scottish Highlands. quick read, good characters, and setting

Such an addictive and heartwarming read. This book has all the feels of a Christmastime romance. It could easily be turned into a seasonal Hallmark movie. Honestly I have a soft spot for the most magical time of the year and spending hours in the Scottish highlands with Ivy and Ross was a delightful investment of time. I can recommend this one!

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for the advanced reading copy.

As someone who adores Christmas and holiday romance, I was excited to dive into "Winter Wishes in the Scottish Highlands" by Donna Ashford.

While I enjoyed the Christmas vibes, and the breathtaking backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, the pacing felt a bit slow at times, and the characters were not as engaging as I would have hoped.

Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this ARC in return for my honest review.

⭐ 3.5

I love reading Christmas books and I love even more being reminded of why I love them. The story of Ivy and Ross reminded me a lot of those Hallmark movies (but with a little spicy touch) where despite some problems they end up together and their relationship that even though it started off on the wrong foot I liked, does everything happen quickly? actually yes, I can say that it's almost an insta love because Ivy arrives at Ross's workplace at the request of his grandmother and she only has a few days to do so and in those days everything happens but at the same time it doesn't feel that way, all the secondary characters are lovely (except the grandmother obviously) and I liked that when they started spending time together Ivy and Ross got to know each other a lot more than they expected; there's a bit of drama at the end that even though I expected it I didn't think it would be that much but at the same time it felt necessary especially with Ivy and her future, for the Christmas holidays this book is perfect.

📌I received an e-arc through netgalley, and this is my honest opinion/review of it.

Ivy Heart has to make a list for everything. It’s the only way she can keep her life straight and never miss a task. With no time for romance in her life, her only focus is her five-year plan. As the clock ticks away, so is her life. She is the personal assistant to Lady Miriam Ballentine, and she has been assigned the daunting task of bringing home Lady Miriam’s estranged grandson for Christmas. It’s the only way that Ivy can get a decent reference for her dream job. Ivy has no choice but to complete her assignment. So she packs her bags and heads to the Scottish Highlands in search of Ross Ballentine.

Winter Wishes in the Scottish Highlands, written by author Donna Ashcroft is a magical story of family and true love. Ivy and Ross were such great characters and I couldn’t help but be inspired by them. I love how Ashcroft never wastes any time pulling the reader into her stories. She describes the Scottish Highlands in such a way that you actually feel like you are right there. This story played like a movie in my mind’s eye and I loved every bit of it. I could feel the snowflakes on my eyelashes and the brisk cool air made this a magical and inspiring story with the perfect amount of romance. I highly recommend this festive read.

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Thank you Bookouture for inviting me to be part of the Books on Tour for “Winter Wishes in the Scottish Highlands” by Donna Ashcroft. This is a lovely book that will get you in the holiday spirit. Grab some hot cocoa and cuddle up.
Ivy is working as a PA and it is her job to bring Ross back home to his grandmother. I loved watching their relationship unfold. This is a heartwarming story and I am looking forward to the rest of the books in the series. Many thanks to the author, Bookouture and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of the book. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
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