by Julie Shackman is a heartwarming contemporary romance and mystery set against the scenic backdrop of the Scottish Highlands . It is the third book in her Scottish Escapes series. Plot Overview
: The setting for Leonie's fast-paced new job at the fashion magazine. The Cottage in the Highlands by Julie Shackman
The story follows , a dedicated journalist whose life is upended when she simultaneously loses her job at a local newspaper and her long-term relationship. Forced to start over, she accepts a position at Goddess , a ruthless fashion magazine in Glasgow, which she finds significantly different from her investigative roots. by Julie Shackman is a heartwarming contemporary romance
: The ruthless editor of Goddess magazine, whose demanding management style provides much of the book's workplace drama. Major Themes The story follows , a dedicated journalist whose
: The enigmatic next-door neighbor who guards the abandoned cottage. Her own past includes a poignant, long-lost love story with the elder Flynn Talbot.
: The process of uncovering the house's past serves as a catalyst for Leonie’s own personal growth and recovery from her recent setbacks. Setting The book utilizes contrasting Scottish locations:
: A principled and loyal journalist who stays true to herself even when working in a high-pressure, "Devil Wears Prada"-style office environment.