Christmas at a Highland Castle

'Tis the season to find your heart's true home

Jess has spent most of her life taking care of herself, no stranger to odd jobs here and there. And given the choice between spending another Christmas alone or spending it in Scotland as the Earl of Kirkshield's housekeeper, her choice is a no-brainer.

Stepping into the castle's grounds is like something out of a fairytale, and Jess can't believe her luck. But a cold blast of reality hits when she meets the new earl and realises she's not exactly welcome...

When Sebastian makes it clear he wants nothing to do with the crumbling estate or title, Jess takes it upon herself to give him a reason to stay and save her job in the meantime. As they work together to bring the castle back to life, she finds herself growing closer to the brooding earl. Much to her surprise, she's starting to think she actually likes the guy. But they come from different worlds, and she doesn't know the first thing about putting down roots.

Could the magic of Christmas be enough to spark romance and make the castle a home?

Escape to the Scottish Highlands this Christmas with a cosy and heartwarming romance full of drama and forbidden love! Perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Lucy Coleman and Downtown Abbey.

What readers are saying about Rachel Barnett:

'Gorgeous comfort reading at its best!! ... Great writing, great personalities, festive reality on a different sphere!!' Reader review, 5 stars

'The perfect escapism that will take you away and get you in the Christmas spirit ... perfect blend of magic and the characters are appealing and the plot is tantalising' Reader review, 5 stars

'Loved the characters and their individual stories and the scenery sounded lovely and so inviting and makes you feel all festive. Would recommend to anyone who likes a good Christmas story with intrigue thrown in' Reader review, 5 stars

'Absolutely loved it! A cosy page-turner and a perfect read for the run-up to Christmas!!' Reader review, 5 stars