I really enjoyed this book and the story of Melissa and Colin. It made me feel sad o Christmassy. I just wished the story was longer, I didn’t want it to end.

Thanks to NetGalley for a review copy for my thoughts.

This book basically is too short. Poor character development. Things happen too fast. Not at all realistic. Like Cliffs Notes version of a real novel. Things happen at breakneck speed and without real thought or reason. Sorry. Skip this one.

Melissa Mackenzie is an interior designer who thinks everything is going great in her life until her husband asks for a divorce out of nowhere. She is shocked until she finds out he has been cheating on her and hired a divorce lawyer months earlier. She receives a letter stating she has inherited a house in Scotland, so she jumps on a plane to claim it and runs into her husband’s divorce lawyer , Colin McGregor along her travels. It ends up that Colin and Melissa keep are headed to the same town and seem to hit it off a bit. Everywhere Melissa turns in the small town, she somehow ends up finding the attractive lawyer again and again.

I loved the McGregor family and all of the Christmas details with Scottish traditions, This book was under 100 pages and felt like a novella, but at the end I wanted to hear more of the story. What happens with Colin & Melissa?

Thanks to Cactus Publisher and NetGalley for an ARC of this book.

"Highland Christmas - Wishes Come True" checks all of the boxes for a fun and memorable holiday story. It took me on a whirlwind adventure through the Scottish Highlands with a heroine that deserved some holiday magic. This story is a must read for so many reasons: well defined characters, a lovely house that needed some love, and a handsome Scottish attorney. Need I say more? Definitely a holiday story that should be made into a movie.

This was a sweet festive story to get you into the festive spirit. I loved the description of the festivities for a Scottish Christmas celebration. A quick fun read. I’m looking forward to more of Melisa’s and Colin’s story in the Highlands New Year. Thank you NetGalley for this advanced copy in exchange for my review.

Highlands Christmas by Amy Quick Parrish is a super cute, fairly short Christmas story. It is the story of Melissa MacKenzie, an American who just found out her no-good husband has been cheating on her and wants a divorce. Totally unexpected, but with great timing, Melissa found out she had just inherited a home in Scotland. Once in Scotland, a lot of cute things happen, along with a quite unfortunate situation. Christmas, love, and warmth can be felt throughout the story and I'm so happy this was my first holiday book of the season.

This was a short quick read. Melissa's husband wants a divorce, and she finds out she has inherited a house in Scotland. sweet story.

This was a fun little novella; very light on the character development, but a sweet meet-cute story.

Melissa's life is unraveling over the holidays when her husband announces that he's leaving her without any warning. At the same time, she learns she has inherited a home in Scotland, so sees it as providential timing, packs her bags, and heads overseas.

Colin is a Scot, living in America and the divorce attorney representing Melissa's soon-to-be ex-husband. He's heading home for a working holiday to help out on his family's estate.

The two run into one another at the airport and the sparks fly. At first, they try to avoid one another since he's representing her ex, but the more they have forced together, the more time they want to spend together.

You'll have to read the novella to find out what happens next!

Thank you to Amy Quick Parrish, Flying Cactus, and NetGalley for an advance review copy.

A short and sweet holiday read! Outlander fans will love this novella length tale of a woman finding a new home, and a new life, in Scotland. Adorable and feel-good, it's best enjoyed in a cozy spot under the glow of holiday lights. Looking forward to the followup from Amy Quick Parrish.

After her Thanksgiving party Melissa's husband tells her he wants a divorce and that he is keeping the house. When she receives a letter from Scottland informing her that she inherited a cottage there from a distant relative it seems like a sign. She immediately leaves for Scottland and on her journey keeps meeting Colin - her husband's divorce lawyer. Turns out he is from the exact same town her inherited cottage is. Of course they keep bumping into each other and it seems there might be something there...

I quite enjoyed reading this book. I liked Melissa's character and I felt for her but some things in the plot just felt completely unrealistic. When there is no-one at the realtor agency she just moves into the cottage, starts renovating and nobody without having more than a letter? Really? Also her divorce is final and ready to sigh before Christmas without her ever talking to a lawyer? And don't get me started on the the cottage - SPOILER ALERT - if the banks owns a house why would it be enough to prove you are distantly related to the previous owner in order to inherit it?

If you don't mind these unrealistic parts the story it is an entertaining read for the holidays.

3.5 Stars

This is a quick read that will get you in the holiday spirit. I loved all the references to Scottish traditions, most of which I didn't know. This novella is very light on romance, so that was disappointing, although the author plans to continue the story of American Melissa MacKenzie and Scotsman Colin MacGregor in a future book. I look forward to reading it.

This book was short and sweet. Very cute although it did give me a little anxiety about the ownership of the house. My mind wanted that verified immediately.

Sometimes I dream about running away and starting over in Scotland (or Ireland. Or France. Anywhere really.) and it was fun to read Melissa’s version of my dream.

This is a refreshing read that is full of hope and second chances. Enjoyable and a nice surprise to sit back and relax with.

This was a super cute Scottish Christmas book. However, I wasn’t expecting it to be so short! I would have loved to see how the divorce was handled between Melissa and Dave. This book felt like a preview to what could be a great story.

Highlands Christmas – Wishes Come True
This is my first Amy Quick Parrish romance and I loved it! What could be better than a Highlands Romance! Adorable, slightly over-weight Melissa has a jerk for a husband who leaves her after an affair with her brother’s ex! Could it get any worse? Ms. Parrish brings our sweet Melissa and a hunk of a Scotsman. But, could it get worse? Well, yes. He could be her husband’s divorce lawyer. And, he could be from the very town in which she inherits property allowing her to get away from her schtick of a rotten to the core husband.

Just downright adorable is this romantic tale of Colin, the divorce lawyer, and Melissa, the soon to be ex-wife of a jerk. I loved that it was around the Christmas holidays to add just the right amount of charm and spirit. Add in a sweet Scottish family, an adorable puppy, a wishing well and you have all the ingredients for the perfect wish to come true!

Melissa is a American who after her cheating husband asks for a divorce, finds out she has inherited a house in Scotland. This is a short Christmas read that I enjoyed.

This short and sweet romance novella was exactly what I was in the mood for tonight. I liked the main character and admired her courage in moving from Boston to The Scottish Highlands as she was going through a divorce. Her romantic interest was an interesting character, too. There was even a cute Border Collie puppy in this story. I’m already looking forward to the author’s sequel.

This was such a cute and quick little book to read and I read it in a matter of hours if that. A novella that will make you smile and has that ever exciting and fun setting of Christmas. Fast paced and with great characters, I loved Melissa, and felt I could have easily been in Scotland.

A fun, sweet and cosy book and one I would love to read again.

Thank you NetGalley and Flying Cactus for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

The book is a charming holiday romance with Scottish holiday themes, great characters, and a good world development. It shows that life may not always align with one's intentions, but the short story felt rushed. I saw the author is writing a second book though.

Thank you to netgalley for this free copy for an honest review.

Highlands Christmas is a short and sweet holiday read that will transport you to Scotland. Melissa MacKenzie's life takes an unexpected turn when she inherits a home in Scotland after her husband's betrayal. During her journey to secure her Scottish inheritance, she crosses paths with Colin McGregor, a charming Scottish-American lawyer, leading to a delightful romance. This heartwarming story, with its captivating Scottish culture and picturesque settings, is perfect for a cozy afternoon read by the fire.

Thank you, NetGalley, Flying Cactus, and Amy Quick Parrish for the read in exchange for an honest review!

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️