This is the second book in the Highland's series and follows Melissa's friend, Caitlin.

A fun romance at New Years, with Caitlin enjoying both a budding romance with Agnus and a Scottish New Year. This was a fun short story of romance, also advancing Melissa's story. Can't wait for the next in the series!

Loved this book! I'm just getting back into reading romance and this was a great one to help get my feet back in the romance water. Would recommend!

I can't give this book a fair review because I thoroughly didn't like it and couldn't get into it. The concept was great, the cover drew me in, but the story line didn't connect with me. I didn't make it past the first chapter.

The description says it is a standalone sequel but I disagree. I got very confused very quickly because I didn’t read the first book. I was able to get the gist of what happened with Melissa and the divorce and the house but just enough to get by.
The story seems cute but the characters lacked depth and the writing was choppy. I made it to 24% then ultimately it was a DNF for me.
Thank you NetGalley for this book in return for my honest review. I wish I had liked it more!

This was a cute sequel to A Highland Christmas that can be read as a stand-alone. The story takes place in the Scottish Highlands and revolves around Caitlin her quest to find her friend Melissa. Naturally an unexpected romance begins to build amongst the back drop of Hogmanay celebrations. This books makes for a perfect cute and cozy read.

With it’s captivating storyline, picturesque settings and endearing characters Highlands New Year by Amy Quick Parrish is a cute, cozy and enjoyable read that takes readers on adventure through the Scottish Highlands.

This is the perfect read for the holiday season with the Scottish setting, touch of romance and engaging characters. Highlands New Year is a standalone read but would recommend reading Highlands Christmas first as this does continue from where it left off.

Thank you NetGalley and Amy Quick Parrish for the complimentary copy, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Snowy Surprise : Finding Highland Love in the New Year

“Highlands New Year” by Amy Quick Parrish is a delightful winter romance that sweeps you away to the landscapes of the Scottish Highlands. This standalone romance is a sequel to “Highlands Christmas” and it’s really best if you read it first since the story continues from it. The FMC, Caitlin, spontaneously takes a trip to Scotland in order to check on her recently divorced best friend, Melissa. What Caitlin didn’t expect was to find herself on a journey of self discovery, especially when she meets Angus, the bearded handsome musician who steals her heart amidst the cozy firelight and snow laden moors.

The characters, especially Caitlin and Angus, are charming and relatable and Parrish writes a heartwarming and believable romance with a little mystery. Their romance is sweet and slow-burning. The ending, however, may leave some readers wanting more due to some loose ends left hanging.

“Highlands New Year” is delightful winter romance with a touch of magic, perfect for fans of cozy reads and heartwarming happily ever afters. 3.5⭐️

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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This says it is a stand alone sequel but it really felt more like you needed to read the first book as the other couple does play a part in this book at times and it was hard to understand their relationship.
I'm also not sure this can be called a sequel as there doesn't feel like an ending. It was interesting at times and the location descriptions were neat but there were times I wasn't sure whose love story it was.

A quick novella to enjoy on New Years. Heavy on the Scottish culture and traditions (which was nice) but no character development or interesting plot. Overuse of exclamation points. Thanks to NetGalley for a digital copy

Highlands New Year by Amy Quick Parrish ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

This is the second novella I’ve read by @amyquickparrishwrites this year, and I think I enjoyed it even more than Highlands Christmas. A sweet story where Melissa’s friend Caitlin comes over to visit after Melissa took off to Scotland post divorce. Takes place during Hogmany celebrations, and includes another hunky male lead. Great quick read!

This book isn’t a stand alone. I was instantly confused because I hadn’t read the first book in the series, so I decided to read it before starting this one. It was awful. Weak plot, stilted dialogue, bland characters. I tried to read this one again after finishing the first book, but it’s so bad I couldn’t finish it, and it’s only 100 pages.

This was a cute easy read, just in time for the holidays. The author does a wonderful job of transporting you to cozy little Scottish town. When Lindsay and Caitlin get snowed in a quaint little lodge, they meet the two handsome owners. Lindsay and Cailtin chip in to help settle all the stranded guest with food, drinks and music. Amy Quick Parrish did an excellent job weaving in the Scottish culture and holiday traditions.

A quick and easy read for the holidays. Caitlin goes to Scotland to visit her friend Melissa, and both find romance. Liked this one and was easy to pick up and put down. Perfect for a quick break read during this spurts of busyness during the holidays. Would recommend.

I received a free copy of, Highlands New Year, by Amy Quick Parrish, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This is book two in the Highland Christmas romance series. This is a short story, a little over a hundred pages. Caitlin is going to the Scottish Highlands to rescue her friend, but is she the one who actually gets rescued? A good read, beautiful scenery.

Such a cute, cozy read! I was lucky to get an ARC for this story and it was such a relaxing read by the tree. Especially because it's a Kindle Unlimited option, I recommend this cozy read.

Book: Highlands New Year (Highlands Christmas Romance #2)
Author: Amy Quick Parrish
Format: Digital
Genre: Fiction, Romance, Holiday
Places Featured: Inverness (The Highlands), Scotland
Review Score: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ½ (rounded up)
Review: Following Highlands Christmas, in this book, we return to the Highlands and Melissa McKenzie, an American divorcee who unexpectedly inherited a house in the Scottish Highlands and started a relationship with a local barrister. One of her closest friends, Caitlyn, comes to visit her just in time for Hogmanay, Scottish New Year’s. As they set out to explore Scotland, Caitlyn and Melissa’s Scottish friend Lindsay end up stranded in an inn…conveniently with two attractive and friendly Scotsmen and they all make the best of it to bring in the new year. Like the first, it’s a short and sweet novella with fun characters, some romance, and a lot of interesting information about Scotland. And enjoyable holiday read.

Highlands New Year is a sequel to the Highlands Christmas - Wishes Come True.

A Highlands New Year is meant as a stand alone and I'd agree, you definitely don't have to have read the first one, but these are sweet novellas with all the Hallmark vibes so you'll definitely want to read both.

In the first book, we are introduced to Melissa MacKenzie, who left her life in America and traveled to Scotland for an inheritance. Melissa ends up finding friendship and romance. In Highlands New Year, Melissa's friend Caitlin is coming to visit over the New Year.

Caitlin finds herself on a huge adventure when a sightseeing tour finds her stranded at an inn during a snowstorm, having befriended a very handsome Scottish man, the two find they have a lot in common and start falling for each other.

This one leaves us on a bit of a cliffhanger. I am looking forward to the next book to find out what happens.

If you are looking for an enjoyable, cozy, short read for over the holidays, I'd definitely recommend this one. It's definitely a book you can devour in one sitting!

I received an advance copy of this book for free, and I'm leaving this review voluntarily.

While you can definitely read this book without having read the first one, it does make it a bit like you're joining a group mid-conversation. I did not know this going in, so I'm sharing. It is a charming story set in Scotland with friends and fun and laughter. A quick read and definitely a good story, but the fact that it started in the middle and seems to continue on in the next book I think it would be best to read them all at once or at least make it a series you keep up with. The characters are charming, but we got more of Caitlin's inner thoughts/story than Melissa's though both were definitely MCs. The men in their lives are delightful Scots, but have their own challenges. All in all, a nice, quick, read that I'd consider picking up the rest of the series.

After reading the first book, I really wanted to read more about Melissa, but instead we got another one, between her best friend who came to visit Scotland and a very handsome local.
While I don't find the story unpredictable, it is still a warm and cozy short read for those who are passionate about romance and fun little adventures in a small town that's depicted as a winter wonderland, while getting to know more about how they celebrate New Year in Scotland which is a nice and refreshing addition

Caitlin is visiting her friend Melissa who inherited a home in Scotland and decided to move there. Caitlin is excited to see her friend and do some sightseeing with Melissa's maybe boyfriend Colin and his sister Lindsay. After Melissa and Colin get hurt(minor), Caitlin and Lindsay go on without them and end up snowed in at an inn with two handsome Scots(well, one is an now living in America). They enjoy their time snowed in and Lindsay gets the reminder of how much she loves cooking and Caitlin is reminded of how much she loves singing and playing guitar. They finally make their way back to Melissa and Colin and enjoy the holiday together. Caitlin and Angus seem great together and since they both live in Boston, look forward to the future. There's some stuff with Melissa and Colin and Melissa's ex that need resolution, but I'm assuming there will be a follow up. Thank you to Netgalley for this ARC.