Reviews

Snowflakes and Secrets in the Scottish Highlands by Donna Ashcroft

juf's review against another edition

Langweilig. Vorhersehbar. Grundsätzlich mag ich es wenn es einen Story arch gibt der in Richtung Entwicklung über die romance hinaus geht. Aber das war gleichzeitig zu viel (und schlecht) und zu wenig hier.

audreylee's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

that_little_drop_of_poison's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

toofondofbooks's review

hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

3.5

jeni_dean's review against another edition

2.0

I'm not sure how this got such high reviews... I guess because it is loosely Christmas themed people are a little more lenient? The only reason I gave it two was because of the animals... and that's not saying much. It was a cute idea but has zero to do with Scotland and barely anything to do with Christmas and is poorly written.

I guess I may be part of the problem because after chapter 2(?) where our 'main man' can't help his body reacting to the beautiful woman in front of him... I knew what I was getting myself into and since I am trying to read as many Christmas books as I can before 12/25, I was determined to finish despite my head telling me to stop.

I guess read it if you're not too picky, but honestly if you are wiser than I you will find a better way to spend a couple of hours.

sams_fireside's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I've literally just finished this book and I can't stop smiling, for lots of reasons, just one being that the lovely Donna Ashcroft has included me in the acknowledgements of her latest book. As a book blogger, it's the little things like this that make all the reading and reviewing worthwhile.

The entire book made me smile, it was Christmassy, and cuddly, and cosy and I loved it. I have to admit there were tears at the end, but I promise, they were happy tears. 

Christmas Resort is a holiday village in the Scottish Highlands where it's Christmas all year round and where people visit to experience mince pies, hot chocolate, sparkling reindeer statues, crackling log fires and twinkly fairy lights everywhere. Many of the people who live, work and visit Christmas Resort find themselves on a journey of self-discovery and through a myriad of emotions usually leave in a better place than when they arrived....or just don't leave at all!

I'd thoroughly recommend that you buy yourself a copy of Donna's latest book or add it to your Wishlist for Christmas. It's such a lovely read, whatever the weather and will make you dream of Christmastime.

Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read and review Christmas Secrets in the Scottish Highlands by Donna Ashcroft.

finntastic's review against another edition

4.0

I really enjoyed this book. It had a very hallmark-y feel to it, one of my favorite channels to watch around the holidays. I really enjoyed the story between Merry & Theo as well as all the great supporting characters as well. I loved how the more the story went on, Merry was able to realize how strong she really is, she just needed the quiet support of someone believing in her. To be there when she needed support, but also to let her figure out things on her own. When I requested this book I didn’t realize it was part of a series but I will be tracking down the other books to read as I loved this quaint little Scottish town and all its residents.

kerrykennedyauthor's review against another edition

5.0

Heartwarming, cosy feel good factor read

This was my second book by Donna Ashcroft.
I loved Christmas in the Scottish Highlands so much, I had to buy another book by this author.
I especially loved that many characters from the first book reappear in this book.
Ask
Ashcroft writes an incredibly romantic and cosy Christmas book, that leaves you feeling content and utterly happy.
After reading her books I know I will be reading all of them.
Kerry Kennedy Author

passionatereader78's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Great holiday Romance! I enjoyed reading this book so much. It's the perfect book to cuddle up with during the holiday season. Mary is taking care of her aunt's animals when her rabbit eats the letter her aunt left for her. Panicking, Mary calls the local vet, Theo. All Mary could think was Aren't vets supposed to be old. 

kelwally's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25