What a welcome treat! Easy flowing to keep you reading.

Rowandene means as much to Kim McLaren as her nearest and dearest. When she returns home due to her father having an accident on the farm it’s looking like they will have to move on as the new estate owner isn’t willing to have Kim named in the agreement for the farm. This angers Kim as she thinks it due to her being female, could this be the reason, or is Kim just listening to village gossip which local neighbours the Nairn family aren’t averse too . Meanwhile Kim is being sought out by her old colleague professor Bradley, are his reasons honourable?

I loved many things about this book, the selection of characters, I thought Stella and Kelvin were well suited as a pair. Evie & Jenny sounded like cute kids. My favourite one was Ross and least favourite was Kelvin. I enjoyed the start in Aberdeenshire as I live there. Could picture the family gatherings . Roll on the next book.

I just started this arc, and I would love to thank Netgalley and the publisher for my copy of this arc. It is a good book so far, and I can’t wait to listen to more of this arc. Pub date is on November 14,2024 and full review to follow!

**Review of *A Desirable Arrangement* by Gwen Kirkwood**

Set in Scotland during 1977, *A Desirable Arrangement* tells the compelling story of Kim McLaren, who must confront her family's legacy when her father is deemed unfit to manage their beloved farm, Rowandene. Faced with the pressure to sell from the new estate owner, Daniel Nichol—an old childhood friend—Kim's struggle to preserve her family's heritage becomes a gripping tale of resilience and redemption.

Kirkwood skillfully intertwines themes of love, betrayal, and personal growth as Kim navigates the complexities of running the farm solo while dealing with her father's health issues and the looming threat of losing everything her family has built. Daniel, initially an antagonist, begins to reveal layers of vulnerability as he assists Kim in a critical moment, challenging their past grievances.

A Desirable Arrangement by Gwen Kirkwood captured my full attention from page one. Definitely kept me turning pages until finished. A unique plot, strong characters, a Scottish setting, romance....what more is needed?

Releases Nov. 14th. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.