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    Chasing a Highland Dream
    Coming Home to the Highlands: Escape to the Highlands with a feel-good romantic read from Lisa Hobman
    Audiobook series2 titles

    The Highlands Series

    Written by Lisa Hobman

    Narrated by Eilidh Beaton

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    About this series

    Brand New from Lisa HobmanCan you live your dreams and also find your destiny?

    Since having to drop out of her design degree, Bella Douglas has been unlucky in just about everything life has thrown at her.

    She’s lost more jobs than she cares to remember and despite her Granny Isla’s best attempts to set her up with every eligible bachelor in the Scottish Highlands and she’s still single.

    Currently PA to her best friend, aka, Lady Olivia MacBain, at the 17th century Drumblair Castle, Bella is yet to find a role that sets her soul on fire. But when disaster strikes for Olivia, Bella steps into the breach to rescue her best friend from a fate worse than a bad interior designer.

    When Bella and her Granny Isla find themselves homeless, they relocate to the castle where a handsome new neighbour brings mystery, intrigue and a spark of romance.

    Is Bella finally on the track to find true happiness? Or do more catastrophes lie ahead? And does true love hide where you least expect it?

    Escape to the Highlands with this wonderful feel-good read. Perfect for the fans of Jessica Redland and Heidi Swain

    Praise for Lisa Hobman:

    'Involving and intriguing!' Sue Moorcroft

    'Heart-warming and sometimes heart-wrenching journey of discovery' Heidi Swain

    'I love it! - A feel-good, uplifting story of lost love and second chances...' Holly Martin

    'I loved the book. It’s a captivating story with a relatable heroine and beautifully vivid settings. A perfect holiday read!' Darcie Boleyn

    'Simply gorgeous’ Jessica Redland

    'A really uplifting, feel-good read about hope and love that really did warm my heart.' Kim Nash

    'A gorgeous, heart-warming romantic journey, reminds us to never give up on love...' Lucy Coleman

    'You will fall in love with this story of fresh starts and mending broken hearts' Mandy Baggot

    'Be prepared to fall in love over and over again.' Nancy Barone

    'What a beautiful read' Sarah Bennett

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBoldwood Books
    Release dateApr 4, 2023
    Chasing a Highland Dream
    Coming Home to the Highlands: Escape to the Highlands with a feel-good romantic read from Lisa Hobman

    Titles in the series (2)

    • 1

      Coming Home to the Highlands: Escape to the Highlands with a feel-good romantic read from Lisa Hobman
      Coming Home to the Highlands: Escape to the Highlands with a feel-good romantic read from Lisa Hobman

      Coming Home to the Highlands: Escape to the Highlands with a feel-good romantic read from Lisa Hobman

      Lisa Hobman
      5/5 - 3 ratings
      5/5 - 3 ratings

      Sometimes life is full of surprises, especially when you least expect them… Born into the Scottish Clan MacBain and the 17th century ancestral home, Drumblair Castle, Liv MacBain has always dreamt of leaving the ancient homestead and becoming her own person in the world of fashion. From a young age, she worshipped the trailblazing designs of the haute couture glitterati, hoping one day to join them. With older brother Kerr, the rightful heir, Liv has been free to spread her wings. Fast forward. Liv, is now 28 years old, working at a high-end fashion house and living her dream life in New York. She’s never been happier. Until everything changes with one devastating phone call from her brother, Kerr, that brings her rushing back to Scotland. Old friends and adversaries resurface and Liv faces a difficult decision that could mean her dream future can no longer be a reality. Or can you have your castle and your career? Praise for Lisa Hobman 'Involving and intriguing!' - Sue Moorcroft ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐ Heart-warming and sometimes heart-wrenching journey of discovery' - Heidi Swain ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I love it! - A feel-good, uplifting story of lost love and second chances...' - Holly Martin 'I loved the book. It’s a captivating story with a relatable heroine and beautifully vivid settings. A perfect holiday read!' - Darcie Boleyn 'Simply gorgeous’- Jessica Redland 'A really uplifting, feel-good read about hope and love that really did warm my heart.'- Kim Nash 'A gorgeous, heart-warming romantic journey, reminds us to never give up on love...' - Lucy Coleman 'You will fall in love with this story of fresh starts and mending broken hearts' - Mandy Baggot 'Be prepared to fall in love over and over again.'- Nancy Barone 'What a beautiful read' - Sarah Bennett

      Sometimes life is full of surprises, especially when you least expect them… Born into the Scottish Clan MacBain and the 17th century ancestral home, Drumblair Castle, Liv MacBain has always dreamt of leaving the ancient homestead and becoming her own person in the world of fashion. From a young age, she worshipped the trailblazing designs of the haute couture glitterati, hoping one day to join them. With older brother Kerr, the rightful heir, Liv has been free to spread her wings. Fast forward. Liv, is now 28 years old, working at a high-end fashion house and living her dream life in New York. She’s never been happier. Until everything changes with one devastating phone call from her brother, Kerr, that brings her rushing back to Scotland. Old friends and adversaries resurface and Liv faces a difficult decision that could mean her dream future can no longer be a reality. Or can you have your castle and your career? Praise for Lisa Hobman 'Involving and intriguing!' - Sue Moorcroft ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐ Heart-warming and sometimes heart-wrenching journey of discovery' - Heidi Swain ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I love it! - A feel-good, uplifting story of lost love and second chances...' - Holly Martin 'I loved the book. It’s a captivating story with a relatable heroine and beautifully vivid settings. A perfect holiday read!' - Darcie Boleyn 'Simply gorgeous’- Jessica Redland 'A really uplifting, feel-good read about hope and love that really did warm my heart.'- Kim Nash 'A gorgeous, heart-warming romantic journey, reminds us to never give up on love...' - Lucy Coleman 'You will fall in love with this story of fresh starts and mending broken hearts' - Mandy Baggot 'Be prepared to fall in love over and over again.'- Nancy Barone 'What a beautiful read' - Sarah Bennett

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      Chasing a Highland Dream
      Chasing a Highland Dream

      Chasing a Highland Dream

      Lisa Hobman
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      Brand New from Lisa HobmanCan you live your dreams and also find your destiny? Since having to drop out of her design degree, Bella Douglas has been unlucky in just about everything life has thrown at her. She’s lost more jobs than she cares to remember and despite her Granny Isla’s best attempts to set her up with every eligible bachelor in the Scottish Highlands and she’s still single. Currently PA to her best friend, aka, Lady Olivia MacBain, at the 17th century Drumblair Castle, Bella is yet to find a role that sets her soul on fire. But when disaster strikes for Olivia, Bella steps into the breach to rescue her best friend from a fate worse than a bad interior designer. When Bella and her Granny Isla find themselves homeless, they relocate to the castle where a handsome new neighbour brings mystery, intrigue and a spark of romance. Is Bella finally on the track to find true happiness? Or do more catastrophes lie ahead? And does true love hide where you least expect it? Escape to the Highlands with this wonderful feel-good read. Perfect for the fans of Jessica Redland and Heidi Swain Praise for Lisa Hobman: 'Involving and intriguing!' Sue Moorcroft 'Heart-warming and sometimes heart-wrenching journey of discovery' Heidi Swain 'I love it! - A feel-good, uplifting story of lost love and second chances...' Holly Martin 'I loved the book. It’s a captivating story with a relatable heroine and beautifully vivid settings. A perfect holiday read!' Darcie Boleyn 'Simply gorgeous’ Jessica Redland 'A really uplifting, feel-good read about hope and love that really did warm my heart.' Kim Nash 'A gorgeous, heart-warming romantic journey, reminds us to never give up on love...' Lucy Coleman 'You will fall in love with this story of fresh starts and mending broken hearts' Mandy Baggot 'Be prepared to fall in love over and over again.' Nancy Barone 'What a beautiful read' Sarah Bennett

      Brand New from Lisa HobmanCan you live your dreams and also find your destiny? Since having to drop out of her design degree, Bella Douglas has been unlucky in just about everything life has thrown at her. She’s lost more jobs than she cares to remember and despite her Granny Isla’s best attempts to set her up with every eligible bachelor in the Scottish Highlands and she’s still single. Currently PA to her best friend, aka, Lady Olivia MacBain, at the 17th century Drumblair Castle, Bella is yet to find a role that sets her soul on fire. But when disaster strikes for Olivia, Bella steps into the breach to rescue her best friend from a fate worse than a bad interior designer. When Bella and her Granny Isla find themselves homeless, they relocate to the castle where a handsome new neighbour brings mystery, intrigue and a spark of romance. Is Bella finally on the track to find true happiness? Or do more catastrophes lie ahead? And does true love hide where you least expect it? Escape to the Highlands with this wonderful feel-good read. Perfect for the fans of Jessica Redland and Heidi Swain Praise for Lisa Hobman: 'Involving and intriguing!' Sue Moorcroft 'Heart-warming and sometimes heart-wrenching journey of discovery' Heidi Swain 'I love it! - A feel-good, uplifting story of lost love and second chances...' Holly Martin 'I loved the book. It’s a captivating story with a relatable heroine and beautifully vivid settings. A perfect holiday read!' Darcie Boleyn 'Simply gorgeous’ Jessica Redland 'A really uplifting, feel-good read about hope and love that really did warm my heart.' Kim Nash 'A gorgeous, heart-warming romantic journey, reminds us to never give up on love...' Lucy Coleman 'You will fall in love with this story of fresh starts and mending broken hearts' Mandy Baggot 'Be prepared to fall in love over and over again.' Nancy Barone 'What a beautiful read' Sarah Bennett

    Author

    Lisa Hobman

    Lisa's debut novel was shortlisted in the 2014 RNA. Her stories centre around believable, yet down to earth characters and the places in Scotland she has visited and fallen in love with. She is a happily married mum of one with two energetic dogs.

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