Mistletoe Magic in the Highlands – review (AD)
I was kindly given an advanced electronic copy of Mistletoe Magic in the Highlands by Bella Osborne in exchange for an honest review.*
Mistletoe Magic in the Highlands book blurb
Olivia Bingham has bad luck with men.
She’s been ghosted more times than she can count, but this Christmas she’s finally met someone really special Fraser Douglas, a Scottish chef working at an idyllic hotel in the Highlands.
He’s sweet and sensitive, thoughtful and funny – not to mention incredibly good looking.
Just when she thinks things couldn’t be going any better, Fraser’s dating profile vanishes, and Olivia fears the worst.
Frustrated and wounded, Olivia decides she’s going to drive all the way out to Loch Lochy Hotel and confront Fraser.
But when she arrives, things don’t go exactly as she hoped.
Worse still, Fraser doesn’t seem to have any idea who she is….
My overall thoughts on Mistletoe Magic in the Highlands
Bella Osborne’s Mistletoe Magic in the Highlands is a warm, humorous, and endearing festive novel that captures the magic of the Scottish Highlands and the messy, unpredictable nature of love and human connection.
The story centres on Olivia, who thinks she has found “the one” through an online dating app, only to be ghosted.
Frustrated and determined not to let this be another letdown, she embarks on a road trip with her mother and sister to track down Fraser Douglas, the mysterious man she believes has ghosted her.
The trip to confront Fraser leads her through snowy landscapes and even a tyre puncture, which forces her to trudge through the weather on foot and cross paths with a stubborn highland cow—a perfect dash of Scottish charm.
When Olivia finally arrives, she finds herself unexpectedly staying at Fraser’s family-run hotel due to severe weather.
Here, she meets Fraser’s spirited niece, Effie, and his quirky grandmother, who welcome her with open arms.
Olivia soon discovers that Fraser, who seems every bit as appealing in person as he was online, doesn’t recognise her at all, leading her to wonder if there’s more to the story.
With a snowstorm locking down the hotel, a growing group of stranded guests, and a shortage of staff after Fraser’s team walks out, everyone is roped into helping around the hotel, bringing together a wonderfully diverse cast of characters.
Fraser is gruff but loveable, and as the novel unfolds, his backstory brings understanding and empathy to his character.
Olivia’s warmth and willingness to lend a hand contrast with her initial mission, revealing her compassionate nature and creating lovely moments of growth.
Effie, with her endearing naivety, brings a delightful energy to the story, and her close relationship with her family adds depth to the character dynamics.
Osborne writes with a deft touch, balancing humorous and heartfelt moments that reveal the characters’ vulnerabilities.
Mistletoe Magic in the Highlands is an engaging, light-hearted read filled with festive charm, quirky family dynamics, and a touch of romance.
Fans of cosy, character-driven holiday novels will find themselves rooting for Olivia and Fraser and laughing along the way.
Osborne’s storytelling leaves readers with the warm glow of a Scottish winter, making this a delightful addition to the holiday reading list.
With thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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