I haven't laughed this hard from a book in a while! The situational humor and unique characters create some truly laugh out loud moments.

I had to unfortunately dock two stars because the romance is lacking - significantly. I LOVE low/no spice books (they can be hard to find!). The emotional development was lacking between the FMC and MMC, I don't even think they interacted with each other for more than 10% of the total book!

You know what relationship I found myself getting giddy for? Effie and Robbie!! Those two were made for each other and watching them finally realize it was so fun!!

I think if the book was marketed not as a romance I would've rated it higher. The friendship and growth between Liv and Effie was such a fun and beautiful experience. The relationship between Liv and Fraser? Not so much.

What a lovely Christmassy story. I loved meeting the characters and watching them all develop. Funny in places, made me angry in places too. Overall I’d definitely recommend this book if you’d like a nice easy read for Christmas

Heartwarming Christmas romcom set in the Scottish Highlands, what's not to love?

Once I heard the premise of this book I knew I needed to read it. I think it delivered on what was promised. It was a cute holiday romcom with great banter, enemies to lovers and beautiful Scotland. It was funny, cute and gave me the holiday vibes I wanted.

If you love holiday romances, I would recommend this one.

Olivia or Liv as she goes by has been ghosted one too many times. She's not going to take it anymore and goes to Scotland to confront him at his restaurant.
The setting was incredible, lots of snow making for a breathtaking scenery, an undeniably handsome guy and the witty banner between Liv and Fraser had me chucking out loud. This author is one I always go to for a feel good, laugh out loud read.
I think with the popularity of online dating a lot of people will connect with this story.
Cute, festively fun story with some quirky moments make for a story you'll want to read more than once. The story brought a smile to my face, and I know it will with you also.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

One thing that Bella Osborne does really well.is Christmas themed fiction and this book is no different.
An afternoon would be well lost to this cheery rom-com of a book.

Congratulations to Bella Osborne for another fantastic read.
This book has everything you need for pure escapism. Set in Scotland with a great storyline which had me hooked from start to finish with wonderful characters in a fun romantic Christmas hug of a book.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in return for an honest review.

Cute holiday story featuring a heroine who is insecure in her worth and a curmudgeon fellow that are brought together by circumstances of bad weather in isolated Scotland when Liv is caught in a snowstorm and takes refuge at a broken down inn. Both have been burnt by lost loves, but both are in need of being loved genuinely. I love how Liv decides to take charge of her life and stand up for herself. Secondary characters are delightful and quirky, including more as the story goes on as the storm rages and roads close. And then there is the Scotland shaggy cow. Delightful. This is a fun read, perfect for the holidays. Many thanks to #netgalley #mistletoemagicinthehighlands #bellaosborne for the opportunity to read and review this book. 3.5 rounded to a 4.

I just loved this book so much so that I read it in a couple of hours it was just an amazing book that made me wish I could join them all. It has amazing characters in it and some were just adorable that I just wished I could meet and hug them. It is such a heartwarming and beautiful book that I just couldn’t stop reading it.

I would highly recommend reading this book if you love a Christmas book set in Scotland with an amazingly heartwarming story with amazing characters that you just wish were real and could meet.

I would like to thank Aria and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book early.

DIDN'T COME TOGETHER FOR ME

I was into the premise, but it went nowhere fast. I just couldn't get into this.

What I didn't like

👎 Chemistry: A romance novel has to have chemistry between the main characters. Fraser and Liv had zero chemistry in my humble opinion. There was absolutely nothing there.

👎 Fraser: Maybe the lack of chemistry - partly - stemmed from Fraser as a character. I just could not like him. He was a grouch, but not in a cute or redeemable way. I just couldn't see him as a romantic lead.

👎 Ghosting: Fraser alleged ghosting of Liv was the beginning of the novel, and I though it would have been a bigger, more prominent plot point. But it just... fizzled out. It was pretty much abandoned until the end.

👎 "Amnesia": Another abandoned plot point was Liv's "Amnesia". It pretty much made no difference in the larger context of the story, and just felt pointless.

I absolutely loved this book!! The characters were fun and so easy to love, especially Ginger the Highland Cow. The setting sounded gorgeous and there were parts of the book that were laugh- out- loud funny. Gentle romance, personal growth and wonderful family and friendships. I will most definitely recommend this book to my library customers! I want to re-read it already. Such a fun, lovely book!

I do enjoy a Bella book and to be honest I wasn't sure i was going to enjoy it when I first started it, however I did warm to the FMC, the characters were very well written, they were warm and funny the setting sounds lovely and I would love to visit.

Over all a good read, it did feel a little unfinished so I do wonder if there will be a second in the series.

A cozy book in the highlands, what could possibly be more adorable? Add a hotel, a chef and the fun romance and it can't possibly get even better! Loved it!

This book is a lighthearted and fun romantic comedy set in the scenic Scottish Highlands. As an American, I was captivated and very entertained with the different dialects! The story follows Olivia, who hasn't had the best time in relationships, including being ghosted twice. Frustrated, she decides to go confront Fraser Douglas, the latest man to ghost her after connecting on a dating app. She drives six hours to his family’s inn and restaurant (YUP 6 hours for a man you've never met!!), only to be met with a grumpy Fraser who doesn't recognize her.

The book features a delightful cast of quirky characters, including Effie, Fraser’s cousin, and even a cute Highland cow. Though the romance between Olivia and Fraser is a slow burn with no spicy scenes, the story’s charm lies in its witty banter, the grumpy-sunshine dynamic, and the cozy, snowed-in setting. Themes of online dating mishaps, ghosting, and self-discovery are woven into this feel-good romance. It's an entertaining holiday read filled with humor, warmth, and a touch of romance.

A light, entertaining romcom in a delightful setting and chaotic cast of characters. I loved Effie and Ginger but struggled to connect to Liv the main character and see the potential romantic connection with Fraser. The dynamic seemed to enemy to friendship rather than sizzling passion. That said it gave me festive cheer and an escape from reality for a while. I love Bella Osborne books but this one won't be a reread unlike her others.

I loved this book. It was a cozy Christmas read that I couldn't get enough of. All of the characters were well done. I loved being in Scotland with this story, also with the sprinkling in of Scottish traditions and lore. I'd definitely read more stories involving these characters.
Definitely recommend!

I'm a bit on the fence with this book as there were some good and not so good parts for me. Firstly, the good points. I liked the setting and the characters of Liv, Effie and the animals. I loved and laughed at the humour and the first part of the book seemed promising but then it seemed to be very slow to move on with regard to the romance and explanation for the ghosting. I began to lose interest, sadly. I am a fan of Bella Osborne's books but there was something different about this one that didn't have me reaching for the book in every spare moment as I usually would be. So, to be honest, this was somewhat disappointing for me, sorry. My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

The cover promised a cozy and sweet romance book. It did not disappoint.
Olivia has had some tough luck finding love. When she finally feels a strong connection with a man, he ghosts her. Taking her faith in her own hands, she decides to go find him. After an unpleasant meeting with an animal, an injury, and losing her phone, she discovers that the man of her dreams has no idea who she is.
The setting in the Scottish Highlands gives this book a magic Holiday feeling. The author's ability to create a sense of place and community is one of the book’s strongest features.
Her descriptions of the snow-covered hills, cozy cottages, and festive atmosphere transport you to a magical world.
While Mistletoe Magic in the Highlands has a lot to offer, some parts may be a little predictable. As with many holiday romances, the plot follows a familiar formula, which might be a downside for readers looking for more twists and surprises. The pacing, particularly in the middle, can be slow, as certain scenes seem to drag without adding significant development to the story or characters.
I would recommend it as a comfort read and a light holiday romance. Thank you, Netgalley, for the advance reader's copy.

Via a dating app, Olivia Bingham (Liv to her friends) thinks she’s found the perfect man in Fraser Douglas. They share witty repartee, long online conversations, and a mutual love of Mariah Carey. But when he ghosts her, she decides to drive the six hours from England to track him down in person at the Highlands hotel where he works as a chef. But two events complicate her investigation: an epic snowstorm, and more worryingly, that Fraser has no idea what she’s talking about, as he’s never used the app.

Mistletoe Magic in the Highlands by Bella Osborne offers up everything a good Christmas romance should—stunning scenery, a gruff romantic interest, a colourful cast of supporting characters, Christmas traditions and snow, snow, snow.

Liv’s quest begins a few days before Christmas, but she is undeterred by either the calendar or the Scottish winter weather, which provides a number of funny situations in this romantic comedy. The colourful cast of supporting characters, including Robbie Williams (no, not that one), cousin Effie, grandma Dolly, and computer whizz Winnie. As a bonus, there’s also Ginger, a Highland cow with a penchant for classical music and Jock’O, the dog whose first love is socks.

Comedy aside, Osborne also tackles real problems created by the Internet, including catfishing, mistaken identity and ghosting.

This is a festive Christmas romance as comforting as a mug of mulled wine.

Unfortunately this ended up as a DNF for me. The writing felt juvenile and nothing was believable from any kind of plot or character.

The cast of characters were rapidly added to and none had any real substance, including the main romance leads. It was billed as a rom-com but at 25% in I still hadn’t found any humour.

Would not recommend.

A light rom com set in Scotland with two delightful characters in Liv and Fraser. Liv thinks Fraser ghosted her and she's determined to find out why (it's a little stalker-y to be sure) so she heads to the hotel and discovers that she's a surprise to him. An accident leaves her more or less stranded and so they begin a relationship in real life. It made me smile. Thanks to netgalley for the ARC. A good read.