Beth is offered a job back on Arran after losing her job in London. She doesn't realise a former love. still lives there. A really heartwarming, festive read. Great characters, wonderful setting and a lovely book.

I really enjoyed seeing the characters progress in this story. The story was well paced and well written. I was hooked from the beginning and devoured it in just a few sittings.

Beth loses her job in London, so she heads back to the island of Arran to be the new reporter for the local news in Arran. This was a quick and lovely read that will bring you into the Christmas spirit.

I loved, loved, loved this book. The setting in Scotland with a second chance romance.... sign me up! I thought the author did such a good job with this book. It was so sweet and heart melting that I couldn't put it down. I can't wait for more from this author.

Thank you Net Galley ARC and Joffe Books

This was a cute, inoffensive, festive read. This is my second book by this author and I think I'm just now a fan of the way they write dialogue. It felt stilted and didn't feel like it flowed in a way that felt realistic. This kept taking me out of the book and that resulted in me putting this book down and not reaching for it. I didn't expect it to take so long to finish this
It was a fine enough book but it didn't give me the cosy Hallmark vibes I had hoped for
This could just be me though

Cute, fun read that’s perfect for getting into the holiday spirit! Somewhat of a slow burn, second-chance romance. I’ll read anything set in Scotland, and this one did not disappoint with the atmosphere / setting. I have not read the other books in the series, but it was fine - I didn’t feel lost. If you like easy cozy romances with a holiday feel, give this a go. 3.5 stars

Thank you to Joffe Books and Ellie Henderson for granting me a Netgalley digital arc of A Christmas Wish on Arran. As it’s a festive story, it seems like the right time of year for a read and review.

A Christmas Wish on Arran is a cozy romance full of festive fun and heartwarming romance that’s perfect for ushering in the season with feel-good vibes and the season’s magic. The storytelling is layered, weaving journeys of self-discovery, healing, and romance to tell Beth and Callum’s story, and the plot is full of surprises. The characters are rich, vibrant souls with big hearts full of kindness and generosity, and they form a lovely, close-knit community on the Isle of Arran that makes me want to go live there. I loved that this romance featured dual POV and focused on the main characters who were in their 40s.

Ellie Henderson is a beautiful wordsmith who can paint a vivid, rich, and attractive picture of Scotland with her words. She captures the ambiance and atmosphere of Arran’s enchanting ancient landscape: warm, small community vibe and Scotland’s tendency for wild weather perfectly.

The romance is a very slow burn as Calum and Beth tiptoe around each other within their small island community – only with some sneaky old lady matchmaking and old friends to nudge them in the right direction do they take the plunge to reconnect. Beth and Callum’s chemistry reignites slowly as they come back into each other’s lives and find their feelings during times of hardship. They support one another in difficult moments, which beautifully mirrors their character journeys and development.

A perfect snowy festive read with oodles of charm and a cute, heart-warming second chance romance that will bring a smile to even the most hardened bah humbug out there. I’d recommend curling up with your favourite festive beverage, snuggly blanket, and roaring fire (or playing one on a device) to escape the winter gloom and the December hustle and bustle.

I hadn’t realised when I picked up this book that it was part of a series of stories set on the Scottish Isle of Arran but whilst I suspect that there are reappearing characters in each of the books, not knowing much about their back story didn’t detract from the delight of spending time on Arran with Beth and Callum.

Beth is newly returned to Scotland after spending much of her adult life in London. Her arrival on Arran as the new reporter on the local newspaper allows her to take stock of her life, leaving her troubles behind and starting afresh in a place which is familiar as she spent some of her teenage years on the island, working and falling in love. When Beth accidentally bumps into Callum, now a grown up version of the boy she loved twenty-five years ago. However, Beth is torn between guarding her secrets or allowing life to offer her and Callum a second chance at happiness. This is such a lovely story as not only does the beautiful Isle of Arran comes alive but we also get to spend time with a lovely array of characters who bring a real heartwarming empathy to this delightful will they, won’t they story. The coziness of living in a small town comes to life and shows how supportive small communities can be when people need help.

Wonderfully festive, with oodles of charm, and a heartwarming love story at its heart, A Christmas Wish on Arran had everything I wanted from a festive read. It’s as comforting as a delicious hot chocolate sprinkled with cream and marshmallows and is perfect escapism from the Christmas rush.

I love Ellie’s books and will read anything she writes. Love that the books are all set in Scotland and show off our beautiful country

Perfect holiday read! This book was light, warm, and fun. Everything you could want in a Christmas book. Well done!

A lovely book to read. Great characters, great setting and the warmest of all cosy feelings generated by the writing. I really enjoyed this book, it felt like a complete treat to read. I loved meeting new characters and catching up with the old but this can be read easily as a stand alone book. A complete joy.

Thank you Netgalley

I liked the majority of the characters, and I'm always a sucker for a second-chance romance. Overall it was a sweet Christmas romance, though I do wish it felt more Christmassy.

Many thanks to Ellie Henderson, Joffe Books, & Netgalley for providing me with an ARC.

I literally felt like I was on the Irish island of Arran while I was reading this one. The setting of the novel itself is a character in the book.

Beth Ferguson got let down by Callum 25 years ago, so she left the Isle of Arran, now she is going back. I enjoyed reading their second chance Christmas story. I found the story to be well worth reading. I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

25 years ago Lizzie and Callum agreed to meet at the train station, that is if Callum really wanted to go with Lizzie to London to start their lives and careers together, but he never shows. Lizzie, now known as Beth, has a faltering career as a journalist in London has a second chance to return to Arran for work. Will things work out unlike last time?

This book is definitely that of a Hallmark movie! If you want safe Christmas tropes set on a small Scottish island this book is perfect! Easy, quick and full of largely expected twists, with a few unexpected ones to actually keep you somewhat on your toes! I loved that this was about an older couple than you normally see in a lot of popular romances with the main characters being in their 40s and getting a second shot at love together! So if like me, you love a Hallmark Christmas style movie (because it’s always a safe “new” watch) this is perfect for you! And yes despite this being a series it works perfectly fine as a standalone!

3.5⭐️

I love Ellie’s books. And love them being set in Scotland. Her stories are always relatable with the characters and the story

A Christmas Wish on Arran, by Elllie Henderson, is the story of journalist Beth Ferguson and the circuitous route over a couple of decades as she travels from Arran and Edinburgh to a career in London traveling the world in search of the story, to the downfall of such things with Covid, and to returning to her roots as she was first offered a job at the Isle of Arran newspaper before ever heading to London.

As Beth reconnects with former friend Kirsty and makes friends with her publisher Jim’s wife Fiona, she settles in to her new home. Being only a ferry ride from her elderly father is a bonus. But the advances made by the local hotel manager are unwelcome and the discovery that Callum Thompson, the man who broke her heart so long ago, creates an angst for Beth to deal with. The fact that the teenage girl, Daisy, that Beth is working with on the high school newspaper is Callum’s ward only adds to the confusion of the tale.

This lovely story brings not only the people of this lovely island to the public but also brings the island to the reader. I very much enjoyed this book and I do recommend it!

Arran is a place that I have very fond memories of, so I’m surprised that I haven’t come across this author sooner. I really enjoyed this book and found it very relatable. The story is touching and stuck with me. I’ll definitely read more from this author in future.

A Christmas Wish On Arran is about a journalist named Beth, who takes a Job at a local paper in Arran. Arran just so happens to be have ties there, and is where she fell in love with Callum. Callum never left Arran and due to it being an island it’s not long until they see each other again. Beth and Callum run into each other a lot, and start spending more time with each other. Beth’s dad lives in a retirement home and Beth worries the entire time about her father. When something happens Callum is the one to show up for Beth time and time again. Maybe their love is still there, and maybe this can work. Read this book, Callum is such a good guy and I loved reading about these two.

Whilst A Christmas Wish is the fourth in the Scottish Romances it can easily be read as a standalone.

It's a gorgeous heartwarming read of second chance romance and Christmas magic that will leave you with a warm heart and all the festive feels.

The characters are delightful and it was a joy to be part of Beth and Callum's rekindled romance.

A wonderful wintery read that was highly enjoyable.