I loved this book so much! I haven’t shut up about it since finishing it. A real joy to read during the holiday season.

This book gave me all the Hallmark Christmas Movie feels and I'm here for it! This book was definitely a cozy holiday read! I loved that this book featured some of my favorite tropes: grumpy x sunshine, slow burn, and found family.

I really enjoyed the character development for Rose and how planning the Christmas events for Alastair helped her find herself again after the loss of her mother.

I really enjoyed that this book came from Rose's point of view but it would have been nice to get some of Alastair's point of view especially when there seemed to be some miscommunication trope coming in towards the end.

Read and reviewed in exchange for a free copy from Netgalley. I loved this book, it was a magical, festive read, and the plot was engaging (and basically a new life goal). I enjoyed the characters (bonus points for Houdini) and was utterly invested in the story.

I'm in love with this book, it has four things that are guaranteed to get me reading the book;
Christmas Romance ✔️
Scottish Hero ✔️
Grumpy/Sunshine ✔️
Glorious Scottish Setting ✔️

A Scottish Christmas does exactly what it says on the tin, it's a festive romance set in a rambling Scottish estate with a brooding, grumpy Scotsman right at the centre who will make any cold heart melt. This has all the feels to it, it's cute, fun and oh, so charming, with lots of laughs, lots of sighing and a relatable and realistic romance, (though, I have yet to meet a grumbling Scotsman who wants to decorate his mansion for Christmas, there's time, right?) I thoroughly enjoyed the story, the gorgeous setting and the characters, it's full of Christmas magic, and definitely a must-read for the season!

This was the PERFECT book to get in the Christmas spirit. From beginning to end it was full of happiness, family, and that hallmark-like warmth that I want from my Christmas reads. Rose and Isla's bond was beautiful, the way the entire family accepted Rose into the family for the spirit of the holidays made my heart smile, it was just the perfect "feel good" holiday romance. I definitely look forward to reading more from this author.

A Scottish Christmas gave Hallmark movie vibes. I really liked this cozy Christmas tale set in a Laird’s estate outside Edinburgh.

The author, Emma Bennet, did a wonderful job slowly building the relationship between our leads and the romance was believable. There is a single-parent and boss-employee dynamics that are handled well. This is a relatively clean romance so, don't expect much spice.

I definitely recommend adding this to your TBR for a quick, fun and cozy Christmas vibe!



Thank you NetGalley and Joffe Books for the ARC in exchange for my unbiased opinions.

The setting alone for A Scottish Christmas earns stars from me! Magical and picturesque, I found myself envying Rose! It's a cozy, slow burn romance with light hearted moments and deeper backstories. A perfect read for fans of festive Hallmark romances.

There's just something about Christmas reads that just fit with this time of the year. But a Christmas book set in Scotland feels almost magically reading it.

Thank you, Joffe Books for this advance copy in exchange for my review.

A Scottish Christmas was a delightfully cozy Christmas rom-com. I rooted for Alistair and Rosie the entire time.
Their slow-burn romance was wonderful and the atmosphere of Scotland was beautiful.
I definitely recommend adding this to your Christmas TBR.

🎄Christmas Romance

❄️Single-parent Romance

☃️Grumpy x Sunshine

❄️Opposites Attract

🎄Slow-Burn

Rose was working in a pop up Christmas shop when she was floored by an unusual job offer leaving London the next day to Edinburgh. Alistair hates Christmas but for his daughter and his family he intends to make this one a memorable one with the help of Rose.
Rose gets into the decorating of the big house and the organising of various Christmas events. Alistair and his daughter Isla along with the extended family visitors welcome Rose into the family, she loves it and dosnt want to leave.
Hilarious in parts and heartwarming in others the ideal book to curl up with snd enjoy a wonderful Scottish Christmas. Written by a brilliant author bringing us all into the family over Christmas, highly recommended read.

Scottish Christmas romance yes, please. Rosie meets Allistair and he offers her a job she literally cannot refuse. This was a slow burn, but it was so worth it and I adored every moment. It was exactly what I needed to kick off my Christmas book reading.

Overall it was a cute holiday read that would be good for a Christmas read. This version was very much an unedited version which made it hard to follow at times. For example, names would change from one page to another, Rose would forget information that she had already today us and there was a page where you were given no clue as to who she was talking to. I am sure once the edited version is out, the flow of the story would be more apparent and make for an enjoyable read.

A Scottish Christmas is heartwarming, festive, and full of charm!

Rose and Alistair’s meet-cute begins when Alistair picks up Rose’s Disney Princess Elsa crown that’s fallen from her blonde wig at the Christmas shop she’s working at. Super cute, right?

Anyway, Alistair is in desperate need of a Christmas miracle because he’s put off several important holiday events until the last minute and has no clue where to begin planning. You see, Alistair has a strong aversion to everything Christmas and keeps himself busy throughout the holiday season so he doesn’t have to remember the past. So busy, in fact, that he’s run out of time this year and decides to pop into a cheery shop to garner some inspiration getting things sorted.

Alistair finds out Rose has been an event planner at her previous employ and on a whim, offers her a job for three weeks to plan a few Christmas parties for him, including decorating his home in the Scottish highlands. Alistair hands Rose his business card, giving her a few hours to think about it. Pretty crazy right? Don’t worry about stranger danger, this is a Hallmark-type story, so it’s safe for Rose to accept.

Rose is shocked to get a job offer from the handsome Scotsman. With her job prospects dried up around London–and after an extensive Google search on him–Rose accepts Alistair’s offer. Twenty-four hours later Rose is at Alistair’s estate with him, his 12-year-old daughter Isla, and a cute escape artist goat, aptly named Houdini.

Oh my goodness, this story was so much fun to read! The storyline is lovingly written. The characters are crafted with care and purpose. The romance gave me butterflies.

If you’ve got a case of the holiday blues, A Scottish Christmas is the perfect remedy!

This is just perfect as a Christmas read.,, I read it so quickly that I hardly put it down.. Alistair and Rosie made my heart a little warmer for this winter and Scotland has something magic.. Definitely a cozy read for me

Looking for a cute Christmas novella to get you in the mood for a little romance and a lot of holiday cheer? A Scottish Christmas is likely to be the next book you are looking for. Rose gets an amazing opportunity to decorate for a Scottish laird’s estate. Seeing Rose settle right in with Alistair and Isla was heartwarming. Truthfully, Houdini stole the show with his hilarious antics that left me in stiches. However, all the characters were quite charming and it is a sweet holiday read.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are solely my own.

Rose Aldridge never imagined she’d be spending the holiday season working in a temporary Christmas shop, nor did she expect to be offered a job by a dashing, brooding Scotsman!
Alistair Duncan despises Christmas. His wife left him and their daughter on Christmas Eve, and now his family is set to visit his vast Scottish estate. He needs assistance to create the perfect holiday. When he sees Rose, looking overwhelmed while selling decorations, he offers her the position—and is surprised when she agrees.
Rose quickly dives into shopping for Christmas trees and planning parties. Soon, the Duncan family estate transforms into a wonderland of ribbons, gifts, and sparkling lights—even Houdini, the family goat, joins in the festive fun!
As Rose spends more time with the Duncan family, especially Alistair’s 12-year-old daughter, Isla, Alistair begins to realize just how well she fits into their lives—and his icy heart starts to melt.
With Christmas Eve approaching and Rose about to head home, it’s time for the magic of the season to take hold...

This is a cute, quick easy-to-read Christmas vibe that’ll have you feeling festive!

The slow burn was written well, and I really enjoyed the Scottish setting around Christmas time and the way it was written was so vivid you could picture yourself there!

The start was a teeny bit unrealistic with the main character Rose randomly approached by a stranger when at work and offered a job in Scotland starting within the next day or two but it was still enjoyable!

The characters were wholesome, and I loved all of them, a special shoutout to Houdini the goat! I enjoyed the grumpy x sunshine trope and opposites attract trope – both done really well.

Perfect for those who don’t enjoy spice!

ARC Review! Thank you NetGalley and Joffe Books for the ARC.

3.75 stars

Rose was working a dead-end job until she met a Scotsman, Alistair, that offered her a job that she couldn't refuse. Rose relocated to plan Christmas events for Alistair. During the seasonal job Rose and Alistair developed a friendship and romantic feelings. This is definitely a slooooooow burn. I struggled with the pacing of the story towards the ended. It felt that it dragged out and I started to lose interest.

It is a sweet Christmas story with a hit of romance. It gave Hallmark vibes.

This book follows Rose and Alistair and their romance around Christmas. Alistair is in need of a holiday organizer for his business and his home. When he walks into a holiday shop in London, he finds the perfect person when he sees Rose. Alistair offers her a job in Scotland and she accepts because she doesn't want to spend the holiday alone since her mother recently passed away. What she didn't realize is how she would fall in love with not just her boss, but her also his family, his home, his friends.

I loved this story!! The atmosphere was described so clearly and I felt like I was spending Christmas in Scotland. I could feel the crispness in the air and the love that the family and friends shared for each other. This is a bit of a slow burn for a short book, but I loved it. Highly recommend; especially if you like closed-door romances.


4.5 stars but rounding up to 5.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of A Scottish Christmas!

I absolutely adored this book from beginning to end!

It's the first I've read from Bennet and if all of her books are as gorgeous as this one I'll definitely be reading more.

The characters are absolutely charming - was rooting for Rose and Alistair all the way - they were so perfect together weren't they? However, the stars of the show for me were Isla (Alistair's daughter) and a goat, that's more like a dog called Houdini.

It's a fun, lighthearted read that's guaranteed to warm the cockles of your heart and I don't think it could get any more Christmassy than this!

My only quibble...it was too damn short! I could have read about Rose and Alistair forever ❤️

This book was not for me. I love a good Christmas romance full of all the seasonal tropes and although this book had tropes and romance abounding the writing was difficult to follow.