Author:Katie Fforde,Rachel Beresford
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A change of scene or a change of heart?
When your boyfriend calls you impulsive, what do you do?
If you’re Jenny Porter, you dash off to Scotland determined to save a failing textile mill, of course.
That’s how Jenny finds herself having awkward encounters with the abrasive but disconcertingly attractive Ross Grant.
And then, just as things between Jenny and Ross develop into something more interesting, her boyfriend Henry arrives in Scotland.
Should she do the sensible thing and follow Henry back to London?
Or might her Highland adventure be more than just a fling?
‘Thank goodness for Katie Fforde, the perfect author to bring comfort in difficult times. She really is the queen of uplifting, feel good romance.’ AJ PEARCE
'Like a good wedding, it will leave you wiping away the tears' SUNDAY EXPRESS
'Modern-day Austen. Great fun' RED
'Katie’s writing is life-enhancing and, like the love affairs, delicious. I enjoyed every minute!' ELIZABETH BUCHAN
'Top-drawer romantic escapism' DAILY MAIL
'Warm, brilliant and full of love' HEAT
'Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches' SUNDAY TIMES
'Effortlessly lovable, warm and fun' CLOSER
'Curl up on the sofa with this book and dream ... delightful' THE LADY
'Deliciously enjoyable' WOMAN AND HOME
'Uplifting and delightful' HOT BRANDS COOL PLACES
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