Scottish Highlands Series: Book 6
Publication Date: September 18, 2024
Bundle up warm and take a sleigh ride to Christmas Resort, the wintry haven where a fire is always roaring and hot chocolate is on tap. But can Ivy Heart let down her defences and fall in love at the most wonderful time of the year?
Singleton and city-girl Ivy Heart has just turned thirty. She’s a chronic list-maker, married to her five-year-plan, and can’t remember when she last had a Christmas off. This year is no different; PA to Lady Miriam Ballentine, Ivy has been tasked with bringing her estranged grandson home before Christmas Eve in return for a reference. With her dream job on the line, Ivy packs her bags for the snowy Scottish Highlands to track down the heir to the Ballentine estate.
But when Ivy arrives at Christmas Resort, she discovers Ross Ballentine is far from a polished Laird-to-be. Rough around the edges, free-spirited and jaw-droppingly gorgeous, Ivy is shocked when he drives off on his snowmobile at the first mention of his grandmother. Not taking his frosty tracks as an answer, Ivy books herself onto his reindeer spotting tour, determined to convince this recluse to return to his responsibilities at the crumbling family castle.
But events don’t follow Ivy’s meticulous schedule as she spends time with Ross in his rustic cabin, switching her phone and mind off to the demands of city life. Soon it’s not just the log fire heating up between them. Does Ivy have more in common with this grumpy woodsman than she thought?
As sparks of romance roar under snowy skies, can Ivy get Ross home in time to secure the job she’s worked so hard for? Will Ivy’s ambition and Ross’s stubbornness drive them apart, or give them a Christmas they will never forget?
Full of festive sparkle, this completely addictive read is perfect for cosy nights and frosty mornings! Fans of Cathy Bramley, Trisha Ashley and Debbie Macomber will adore this gorgeous Christmas romance.
Personal assistant Ivy Heart will do anything to get a spot in a coveted training program, even if it means she has to convince her boss’s estranged grandson to return to Hawthorn Castle by Christmas.
Winter Wishes in the Scottish Highlands takes readers on a journey featuring two people caught up in a battle between obligation and freedom. Author Donna Ashcroft  orchestrates a fascinating tale resonating with humor and unexpected romance.
The character development greatly enhances the story’s impact. Ivy, for example, is very organized and goal-driven. She never expected that Ross would be uninterested in returning to the castle. Instead, they embark on an informal game of cat and mouse with a definite spark of attraction.
The author brings the Christmas theme to life as the snow falls and the clock starts ticking down the days until the castle party. And with Christmas comes the promise of so many possibilities.
Winter Wishes in the Scottish Highlands delivers a charming story perfect for the holidays.
Donna has had fourteen books published in total. Four have been in the Amazon top 100 and one even made it to number seven in the UK and US Kindle charts, another made it to number one in the UK, US and AU free Kindle charts. She was also shortlisted for the RNA Debut Romantic Novel of the Year in 2019.
