A Scottish Lighthouse Escape

'Julie Shackman knows how to bring the feel-good factor to fiction' Woman's Weekly

'I was completely drawn into the storyline... It resonates with love, an extra layer of maturity, wisdom and skill and left my heart squeezed, teary and smiling. This magnificent story shines with a hope and brilliance that captivated my heart.' ¿¿¿¿¿

¿**Shortlisted for the RNA Contemporary Romance Novel Award in 2026**

Get ready to fall in love with the feel-good romance of the year from bestselling author, Julie Shackman.

When romance author Rosie Winters's own fairytale romance ends with a bang, she's determined to get away from everything. Packing up her belongings she sets off for the furthest place she can think of: Scotland.

Rosie spent her summers at her late grandmother's coastal cottage in the Highlands and knows it'll be the perfect place to wallow for a while. Even better that there's a gorgeous lighthouse and dolphins in the bay.

What Rosie didn't expect was to bump into the new lighthouse keeper, Mitch. Despite her recent heartbreak, Rosie finds herself fascinated by the mysterious Mitch. As they spend more time together, is it possible that he needs Rosie every bit as she needs him...

¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely stunning book! I absolutely loved the story, it was easy to read and the perfect balance of emotions!'

¿¿¿¿¿ 'A real page turner... I loved the description of the cottage itself and the surroundings in the Highlands of Scotland'

¿¿¿¿¿ 'A beautiful, heart-warming and uplifting story'

¿¿¿¿¿ 'A fabulous book, takes it's time and gives you all the feels. Fabulous characters and perfect pacing'

¿¿¿¿¿ 'You have old love, art, a broken hearted lighthouse keeper and two gorgeous dogs. Also discovering your grandparents lives'

¿¿¿¿¿ 'A lovely, gentle read, a love story set in Scotland. It had several twists and kept me interested in the plot. I especially loved the way the two dogs played an integral part in the story; you can tell that the author is a dog lover'