Shortbread Cookie Princess
Highland Falls
by Zelda Benjamin
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Pub Date Nov 07 2022 | Archive Date Nov 15 2022
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Description
Sophia MacLennan Porter grew up in an environment of wicked duplicity with a stepmother who was nice to dad and mean to his daughter. A series of events brings her to the upstate New York town of Highland Falls and her late aunt's bakeshop. Highland Falls is a town of Scottish descendants, well-kept secrets, and the best shortbread cookies for miles. No one in this town is immune from the secrets of their ancestors or greedy developers.
When Ian Campbell, a handsome Scottish research professor appears in her life, she struggles with the chance to put romance on the menu. Sophia is more concerned with the future of her bakeshop than the lives of her dead ancestors. Reluctantly, she finds herself drawn into his investigation of the history of her family's clan.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781509245949 |
| PRICE | $4.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 290 |
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Featured Reviews
Barbara T, Reviewer
A charming and delightful Scottish romance. Interesting genealogy. Nice small-town friendliness. A bit of a mystery.
Vicky B, Reviewer
I thought this was a sweet romance. I mean, who doesn’t like a hot Scot in kilts? Ian was a wonderful character and his relationship with his sister was nice. He’s a forensic specialist who is working on research into Highland Falls Scottish descendants. He is charming, intelligent, handsome… everything you want in a romantic hero. Sophia, on the other hand, did not appeal to me. She fought Ian on everything about her past. Yes, she had a nasty stepmother (I really don’t like that stereotype), but I would think she’d want to know more about her past. And what was with the granny? Yes, there are family secrets, but after a while, all of them became a little silly. Plus, it felt like there were a few strings left hanging so I’m wondering if this is going to be part of a series.
I liked the story overall, I just didn’t care for the female main character. But there was a satisfying HEA that left me with a smile.
Recommended with reservations.
Disclaimer: Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing this book. All opinions are my own and are not influenced by anyone or anything.
Barb C, Reviewer
This is an entertaining and interesting story. Small town coziness and no secrets can be kept for long. Add a bakery, Scottish theme, romance and a bit of family mystery and you have a good story.
My first time reading this authors work and found it well done and will look for more.
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