Thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

I enjoyed this cosy Christmas read.

The characters were lovely and the setting was perfect for the story.

It was well-written, fun and I read it in one sitting.

I recommend this book.

I want to start by thanking the publisher and author for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book. I liked this book, but it wasn’t my favorite of the year.

I love a Christmas book, whatever month of the year we are in and one set in the Highlands is even better in my opinion. Who doesn't want to spend Christmas in a Scottish castle. I have to start by saying that only the last 10% of the book actually takes place at Christmas so the title is a little misleading.

Jess works as a housekeeper and is sent to the castle by her employer her Aunt Vivi to help the family out as their housekeeper has left under interesting circumstances. The disgraced Earl has recently died leaving his son Sebastian in charge. Feeling the weight of the world and his new title on his shoulders, Sebastian is not looking forwards to life at the castle. As his Fathers bad management of the estate comes into light he longs to return to his life in London. The whole family works together to right the wrongs their father has done to the estate and its tenants and try to make it prosperous again. Jess finds herself really enjoying castle life and the company of Sebastian they are worlds apart but still have a love of music in common.

I did enjoy the book and with the introduction to Digby the dog and Aunty Vivi the book kept my interest. The characters were likeable enough and there was that bit of comedy general from Digby to keep me laughing along. It is the first book I have read by Rachel Barnett but I would definitely look out for other books by the author.

Thank you to NetGalley and Embla Books for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.

The new Christmas book by Rachel promises to be a great start but I felt like the characters were too pitty me. Jess is a girl who cannot keep jobs, is a drama queen who says the wrong thing at the wrong time. Can she keep this job and maybe a long the way find love.

Then there's self centrered Olivia, poor me dowager countess Dee and then there's Sebastian. At times it felt like Dee storyline wasn't needed and it's extremely slow burning book. Chapter 12 and your no further forward in the tale.

Sorry but I hated it. I feel Rachel done some amazing work but this was a let down.

I love when all the Christmas books come out at this time of year.
I really enjoyed this book.
Will recommend to others

Very nearly dnf'd this book. I found it quite dull to begin with and wasn't enjoying it. It also seemed very similar to another book I'd read recently. It ended OK. It wasn't awful but I didn't love it.

Thanks to Embla Books and NetGalley for the digital copy of this book; I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Unfortunately, I ended up DNF this book at about 60%. It took me over a week to get that far and just wasn't connecting with the book. I much preferred the relationship of D and R to the main romantic entanglements of J & S. I thought the writing was okay, but a little disjointed.

I think part of my reason for the DNF was the fact that while this involved a Scottish castle, it was on that was in disrepair and not one ready to be decked out for the holidays. And there wasn't even a mention of Christmas in the part I read, and that was over half the book. I was looking for some holiday-themed books, maybe with some light romance, with a real feel for Scotland, and I really didn't feel I got that in the 60% I read.

Not sure I enjoyed the story. Felt like the story was in old times the way it was written, but then at times a current cell phone or comment brought it to current times. Soo much background to set up the story was not needed. Got bored. In the end it was a typical love story involving a castle between royalty and a commoner. It would be ok for a book club, but for me it was boring and not enough Christmas.

I received a free copy of, Christmas at a Highland Castle, by Rachel Barnett, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Jess gets to work at a castle for Christmas, yes it needs a lot of work, and yes her boss, does not want her, the castle, or his title. Jess has a lot of work to do this Christmas season. This was a nice Christmas read.

Oh I do love Christmas and I do love a good Christmas read. And this is a real feel-good and cosy Christmas read that I enjoyed immensely. The characters and their stories are lovely and heart-warming, the setting is a perfect winter wonderland. This book took me to a place so different from my own that it really transformed me.

A very fun, cosy and enjoyable book that is so easy to read. Bring on more Christmas books I say. Loved it and recommend it.

Thank you NetGalley and Embla Books for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

This was a great read . Not the story I expected . I love the snow, the two love stories , Jess makes you appreciate your up bringing but she was lucky having Aunty Vivi. As for Digby the dog, at times you laughed. I read in an evening and just escaped . Siblings can be cruel and loving .You will love it. A perfect chill read.

Rachel Barnett’s “Christmas at a Highland Castle” is the book you need if you’re looking for a cozy winter romance. It took me a chapter or two to get into the book, but once I did, I throughly enjoyed watching Jess and Sebastian fall in love. Additionally it was nice to see a few of the supporting characters also find their happy endings. I only wish we could’ve seen a little more of Vivi at the end and another scene in the epilogue with Jess and Sebastian. But it didn’t take away from the sweetness of the story.

4.5/5 stars

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Embla Books for allowing me to enjoy an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Another fabulous book by Rachel Barnett! Truly enjoyed it. Atmospheric, and simply wonderful. I'm not a winter fan but books that bring warmth are perfect!

Rachel never fails to disappoint have yet to find a book by this author that hasn't drawn me In to the storyline and be surrounded by a cast of wonderful characters, wonderful read as always ten out of ten

Christmas at a Highland Castle was a festive and enjoyable read. It starts off with mixed communication and difference and then fully blooms into everything you are hoping it will be. This was my first book to read by Rachel Barnett and I hope to read more in the future.

Thank you netgalley for an arc of Christmas at the Highland Castle by Rachel Barnett

A lovely Christmas story. Very festive and full of warmth. My thanks to netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.