This was such an endearing/enchanting read that gives you that cosy Christmas feeling no matter what the time of year.

I’m going to add this author to my very growing list of favourite authors thanks to netgalley.

Endearing characters, a quaint town, winter setting and a delightful plot all make this the perfect getaway that you are looking for! When you can't actually travel, this is the next best thing! Travel via a delightfully entertaining story to the Scottish Highlands for a visit that will have you turning pages furiously as you can't wait to see what happens next. This grumpy-sunshine rom com will have you entertained for hours to come! I belatedly found out that this is part of a series by this author so now I'm excited to see what the previous books have to offer. I will say it made no difference in my ability to enjoy this book that I hadn't read the other books in the series first, although now my curiosity is peaked as this book was so wonderfully written, I can't wait to dig into the rest of this authors books!

A story set at Christmas time in a small Scotland town. The main female character is about to lose her job she is offered a new one and meets grumpy Blake. The book is a cozy rollercoaster. I enjoyed the Christmas vibes/setting, the grumpy sunshine dynamic was fun. The book was a bit slow to start, wasn’t sure I was reading a romance because you don’t meet the main male character til 25%. Over all it was a good holiday read.

Such a charming story and a feel good Christmas novel. Sure to get you in the holiday spirit.
Many thanks to Harpercollins UK and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Just before Christmas Lottie Grant is given the devastating news that the Christmas shop she manages in the pretty Scottish town of Craig Brae is to close down however, an amazing opportunity presents itself and Lottie is given the chance to use her designer skills on preparing a group of themed holiday cabins. Given carte blanche to get the cabins ready for the festive season Lottie does her best to add some much needed sparkle only to find opposition from the handsome, but decidedly grumpy, Blake Dempster who seems determined to take away Lottie's Christmas shine.

This is a lovely warm-hearted story and you can't help but be drawn into Lottie's enthusiasm for all things festive. Her growing relationship with Blake, although off to a rocky start, adds a certain frisson of excitement and I certainly enjoyed watching how their relationship would play out. The other characters who flit into and out of the story add a sense of community and I loved how Craig Brae came alive, with its quirky shopkeepers, seasonal festive markets and an intrepid mountain rescue team. Although the book is book number five in the Scottish Escapes series it reads perfectly well as a standalone story.

Wonderfully festive, with a hint of will they, won't they romance the The Christmas Highland Lodge is a perfect read for the holiday season

This book is part of the Scottish Escapes series of books but can definitely be read as a standalone novel.
I really enjoyed reading this book, it is very festive and cosy. The perfect book to curl up with on a cold day. It was heartwarming and engaging. I definitely recommend reading it, it is the perfect Christmas read.
Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for my copy.

Really charming story, gorgeous setting, very well written, flowed well, great characters that i could really connect too, and it was a lovely read.

This was such a delightful, cosy Christmas romance that I absolutely adored. Lottie and Blake are the most gorgeous grumpy x sunshine duo, I couldn't get enough of their banter and teasing, that developed into a beautiful love story. I always love a Scottish escape with Julie and she never disappoints!

Having read a previous book in this series and loving it I had high hopes for this one. It did not disappoint, such a lovely cosy Christmas read. I loved the characters of Lottie and Blake, a great grumpy to sunshine story. Highly recommend this book.

4,5*

WOW, this gave me allll the Christmas feels. It's like a warm hug full of festive feelings. The story is your typical Netflix/Hallmark Christmas movie, but in book form. Cozied up on the couch with a hot chocolate or warming tea, this is the perfect read for this time of year. The story is kind of predictable, but don't we all crave a little romance around Christmas? The festive setting immediately makes you want to book a holiday to a small snowy town and watch all of the twinkling Christmas lights. Highly recommend if you're a sucker for romance and Christmas like me.

Thanks NetGalley and One More Chapter for providing me with an ARC to read for an honest review.

Although this is a book in Julie Shackman’s Scottish Escapes series it can easily be read as a stand alone book as I have only read some of the previous four & didn’t feel like I was missing any back story or information on characters that would lead to confusion.
A cosy, feel-good novel full of interesting characters & a storyline that held my attention from beginning to end.
A wonderful winter read, perfect for the festive season.

I have absolutely loved the other books in the Scottish Escapes series by Julie Shackman. This is the fifth book in the series and works perfectly as a standalone. It is the perfect festive read and is a gorgeous enemies to lovers romance in a stunning Highland location that made me desperately want to spend Christmas in a lodge in the Highlands.

The main characters were wonderful. If Christmas could be perfectly encapsulated in a person, it would be Lottie, who adores everything about Christmas. Blake is the antithesis to Lottie, bearing more than a passing resemblance to a young, attractive Ebenezer Scrooge type character, crossed with Bear Grylls. Due to their love/hatred of Christmas, they form very rigid ideas about one another, but before long their feelings change significantly. I adored Lottie’s patience, in identifying that there was something Blake was hiding from her, but being patient enough to wait for him to reveal what it was.

In addition to the usual festivities such as Christmas lights switch on, and Christmas markets, there were also some tense moments which required the entire town to rally round. I loved the town, but the location of the lodges was simply idyllic and I could picture the decorations, and the themes of the individual lodges so vividly.

This festive romance will make you want to curl up in front of a log burner, surrounded by cosy furnishings and twinkly lights as you read.

This was a wonderful escape to the Scottish Highlands and to Craig Brae. Lottie was a wonderful, warm, and determined protagonist and I loved reading her story. Her heartbreak at losing her chance to take over Christmas Crackers, the shop where she works was palpable, and I really felt her disappointment.
Of course, as the synopsis explains, she is soon met with another opportunity and she snatches it with both hands, sadly, it comes with the decidedly unenthusiastic, Blake Dempster. On paper, he’s the perfect man; fit, strong, and devilishly handsome, what a shame he has such an ice-bath personality.
There is a wonderful supporting cast made from the various villagers and Lottie’s mum. Their relationship was really rather special and especially heartwarming. The idea of the cabins captured my imagination, and I would love nothing more than a couple of nights staying in their luxurious surroundings.
I thoroughly enjoyed this fabulous, festive treat and in particular, the exchanges between Lottie and Blake. There were no holds barred in their unfriendly banter and it led to some incredibly funny moments.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a cozy, heartwarming, fun book!

This is #5 book but you can read it as a standalone which is great. I’d be interested in reading the other books too now. I loved the story and I could really picture all the scenery too. Lovely winters read.

A heart-warming and cosy seasonal read. Very engrossing and was hard to put down. There is something magical about festive books and this one is no exception.

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Such a feel good Christmas story! Lottie learns that she is losing the Christmas shop that was meant to be hers! Her talents are realised by a local couple who offer her a job to manage a new group of lodges on their estate. Blake is a moody rambler who is also working with the lodges to bring new trade to the area, but he doesn’t like Christmas at all. This is an enemies to lovers story that will have you hooked.. and possibly make you want to book yourself into a lodge for Christmas 🤍

Immersed in the pages of this engaging story, the vivid settings and well-developed characters left a lasting impression. The enchanting portrayal of Scotland, with its allure, has sparked a genuine desire to witness its beauty during the winter months.

One of the strengths of the narrative lies in its characters, each carefully crafted to add depth to the storytelling. Their authenticity resonates, making it easy to connect with their individual journeys and experiences.

The choice of the "enemies to lovers" theme in the romance subplot adds a captivating layer to the narrative. Skillfully integrated, this theme creates a sense of tension and anticipation, enhancing the overall reading experience. As a fan of this particular romance dynamic, I appreciated how it was woven into the story with finesse.

While the review expresses positive sentiments, providing specific examples or highlighting key moments from the book would offer potential readers a more nuanced understanding of what makes this story a compelling and enjoyable read.

This was a cute Christmas read and I loved that it was set in Scotland. It was an enemies to friends then lovers romance which I loved
I did find it a bit slow to start with but it did pick up especially as the romance between Lottie and Blake progressed.
Thanks to Julie Shackman and Net Galley for an ARC copy.

This book has such beautiful, festive descriptions of this small Scottish town and I loved that. I did feel like this was a book of two halves - the first part is Lottie working in a Christmas shop that she hopes to buy soon. The shop sounded lovely and I really enjoyed reading about it. Later things haven't gone to plan and Lottie is working as a designer of holiday cottages and this is where she meets the love interest. I found this less enjoyable as it felt rushed and there was a bit too much added right at the end. Overall this was an enjoyable read.