I am a sucker for holiday romances! This one was so great and definitely perfect for the season. Definitely add this one to your list!

Lovely feel good story. I really enjoyed this book. It had a great storyline that played out well. Lovely location, and tghe description made me want to visit. But for now i will have to make do with the authors other books in the series

A lightweight romantic read. The setting is wonderful - I do want to visit Arran one day. The backstory of Beth was a surprise - a different take on the heartbreak trope.

This novel is sweet, it is predictable, they all live happily ever after, but sometimes that is what you need.

This was an absolutely lovely story. The main character was really likeable and believable and from the first instant I felt invested in her story. It was a lovely, gentle tale. Perfect for a Christmas read - I thoroughly enjoyed it.

A Christmas Wish on Arran is the 4th book in the Scottish Romances series, but they can be read in any order or as standalone stories. In this book, Beth Ferguson is offered a job at the local paper on the isle of Arran. She leaves London, where she has suffered several losses and returns to a place where she was happy as a teen, before getting her big break in London. She also left behind her first love, Callum, 25 years earlier. She settles in nicely on the island and at the paper, but when she finds out that Callum is still on the island living with his teenage daughter, those old feelings begin to bloom again.

I enjoyed this story a lot. Beth is a woman who is taken advantage of in London and is afraid to tell anyone, including her father what happened. She heads to Arran, much closer to home, to lick her wounds and start again. She doesn't know what has happened in Callum's life. Why didn't he meet her at the train station as he had promised? Is he married? Callum is a wonderful male MC. He is caring and a bit self-sacrificing. He has secrets, at least from Beth, that he must share if he wants his feelings for Beth to go anywhere. There are some characters from the other books that I have read in the series that make an appearance and it was nice to see them again. This is a slow burn second chance romance that was delightful to read. The lovely setting of the Isle of Arran adds to the story and someday, I hope to visit it. Ellie Henderson has penned another lovely visit to Arran with a fun story, great relatable characters, some drama, and just enough festive activities and cheer to make this an enjoyable Christmas read.

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⭐️