Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book. I have chosen to write this honest review voluntarily and it reflects my personal opinion.
This second - in - series doesn't follow on immediately after the first book, there has been a gap of a few months. Everything seemed to be going fairly well then, although we never found out where Olivia was suddenly getting the money from to kick start the changes at the castle. This book starts by glossing over some disasters that have happened - I felt as though I'd missed out a novella. Some of the 'surprises / secrets' from the last book are explained, I found my predictions from the obvious clues we'd received were correct. I thought there was a lack of continuity with Harris' family: his mother is around the same age as Isla, Bella's grandmother even though Harris is barely midthirties whilst Bella is 29, meaning Maeve must have given birth to Harris when she was around 45 - not unheard-of but definitely unusual. I didn't think Bella's character was particularly engaging - in the first book she'd been rude about a senior person at work, in this book she gets drunk before an important day at work and she frequently makes such poor character judgements that she comes over as rather stupid. In addition there were so many mentions of films and songs that I felt as though I was reading recommendations.
In all I found this book to be without depth and the predictability made it quite a slog to maintain my interest. It's average but not outstanding for me.

I loved this book it had everything I liked about Lisas books.

I misplaced my original review..

Characters were warm, there was new people introduced, some nice some not so much..

I'm gonna try to find a copy of my original review. And will upload.

Back in the Scottish highlands with Lady Olivia at Drumblair castle . Bella missed out on uni and is given the opportunity to design the castle rooms . A real tale of family and friendships.
Who will Bella’s new love interest be ?
An easy heart warming read.

Thank you for allowing me to read and review.

Another fantastic story from Lisa Hobman.

Another visit to Drumblair castle. Following the story off Bella and her grandma isla.

Olivia is still trying to trust her brother Kerr after all the hurt he caused.

Can’t wait for the next vist to Drumblair.

This is a sweet feel-good comfort read with a beautiful setting and wonderfully realistic characters. I especially liked the relationship between Bella and her quirky Granny Isla (she says the craziest hilarious things!) This book can be read as a standalone but I recommend reading the first book in the series as well.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Chasing a Highland Dream was a cute story and full of drama. Bella is a personal assistant to her best friend Lady Olivia and lives with her grandmother. She longed to study interior design, but her mom got sick which halted her plans. Her grandmother's house was flooded forcing them to move into apartments she designed for Lady Olivia. A hot writer moves in next door to Bella and her grandmother, but something is off with him. Bella's grandmother wants her to date the local police officer. We spend most of the book following Bella as she tries to decide between the two suitors.

This was so good. I love a Scottish setting in women's fiction. It just transports me there and I feel like I'm in the story. This was so good I read it inbone sitting. 5 star read.

I love me some Lisa Hobman Romance. I read some and listen to the rest of the story via audible. It's written and a good pace and has you engaged in the characters. We follow Bella who works for her friend in her castle and lives with her granny Isla. Her love life is a bit hit and miss, where she grabs the attention of a famous writer and that a local policeman. There are some big twists when it comes to one of them. The way it all unfolds is well strung together, at the end you will have laughed, sighed and cheered. Book 3 soon please. 5 Stars from me.

Lisa has done it again what a fab read, one of my favourite authors who doesn’t not disappoint, lovely storyline and characters, can’t wait for the next book from Lisa

I have a soft spot for all things Scotland, and this book being set there made everything so much better, as far as I'm concerned!

Bella is Lady Olivia's best friend and her PA. She lives with her granny, Isla, who is a hilarious Glaswegian lady who uses malapropisms liberally, which really added to the fun of the read.

As much as this is a romantic tale, it is also a book about friendship and family relationships, which I also enjoyed.

4.5 stars from me.

Looking forward to reading another book by this author.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books.

I enjoyed Chasing a Highland Dream by Lisa Hobman. It was an engaging story of Bella and her granny Isla, who added some humour. It was a lovely story to while away a rainy afternoon.

This is the second book in the highlands series by this author with coming home to the highlands being the first. I would recommend reading in order to get full enjoyment and background on the characters but could be read as a standalone.

Was great to be bask in the highlands and in the idyllic surroundings of the castle with Bella and Olivia and the addition of sone new faces.

Love the bond between Bella and her gran and granny Isla is such a hilarious and charming character love her way with words.

I was drawn to this book by the front cover and it didn't disappont. It is well written with a compelling storyline and well developed characters that I loved. I really enjoyed it. The storyline was engaging and really pulls you in.

I absolutely love this series. It is the perfect cozy novel to snuggle up with a blanket and mug of tea. This iteration follows Olivia's friend Bella as she helps Olivia bring Dumbriar Castle up to scratch for the public opening. What I loved about this book was it was a who will I choose romantic trope. There is nothing I like more than reading about two men duking it out for the affections of the main character. I really like the options that Bella has. There was just enough drama with Aiden to keep me interested and screaming at her to go with Harris instead. While I would certainly say this is a low stakes book, there are some really good dramatic plot points to keep your attention. I highly recommend this book if you have a free weekend and you are also a lover of Outlander. The author does a great job at keeping you engaged with Inverness and the Scottish Highlands. I really loved this one and will absolutely keep up with the world Hobman is creating at Dumbriar Castle.

It was great to return to Drumblair Castle, this time seeing life there through Bella's eyes. There is such a community there, with the family and staff and Bella finds life there to be glorious. She has put her own ambitions in design on the back burner, but finds that her talent has an opportunity to shine. Circumstances cause her to have to move temporarily into the castle and she brings her granny along. There is plenty of scope for humour where her granny is concerned,

Bella's friendship with Olivia is a strong one and it is interesting to see how Olivia is managing her inheritance. Not everyone in her family has been delighted to see this happen. Bella also has to put up with her granny's matchmaking and finds herself with two very different contenders. As the story develops, your opinion of them both changes.

In short: an uplifting return to the Highlands

I loved howbthis story made me feel like I was in the Scottish Highlands. I absolutely loved everything about it. Want to read it again to enjoy it more

Read and reviewed in exchange for a free copy from NetGalley. The setting of this book was beautiful, and it was an easygoing read, but unfortunately it moved quite slowly and didn't fully capture me.

I understand from reviews that thisis the second book following the characters of Olivia and Bella, so it would be worth reading the first. In saying that, this did not impact on my enjoyment of this book. I liked the relationship between Bella and her gran, as another reviewer has said it would make a great audiobook with a good Scottish narrator. A great storyline and well written, I really enjoyed this book and can highly recommend for a light summer read. Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for an ARC of Chasing a Highland Dream

In "Drumblair Castle," Bella navigates trust issues with Kerr, saves a public event, and faces personal upheaval, finding refuge in Olivia's apartment. Her love life takes a turn when torn between a bearded policeman and a famous author. Characterization shines, especially Bella's growth and relationships with Olivia and Granny Isla. Kindness and forgiveness are central themes, amidst drama and warmth. Familiar characters reappear, and the Scottish Highlands setting adds charm. With a perfect ending, it's a tear-jerking yet uplifting read, perfect for both series fans and newcomers alike.

I wish I could have listened to someone read this in Scottish accent on an audio book. Other than that it was a great story and a fun romantic read.