This trilogy was such a cozy, fun read. I actually read all three in one sitting. Each novella had its own charm, but together they created a sweet, satisfying journey that I truly enjoyed (even in the midst of hot New York August!)

Highlands Christmas pulled me in right away and I knew I'd enjoy the omnibus. I could almost feel the chill in Inverness. I thought the story started out SO lovely, though I did agree with another reviewer and wish Colin had been a bit more proactive about his divorce, given his feelings for her. That's the only thing that sort of rubbed me the wrong way in the novella.

Highlands New Year was lighthearted and so much fun to read. It may have been my favorite of the three.

Highlands Homecoming was the perfect ending to the omnibus! I felt like it tied everything together so well and made everything feel full circle. No one really felt overlooked, and the plot seemed complete at the end.

I wanted to rate it 4.5 stars, but it won't allow me to! I decided to round up, because I certainly enjoyed it more than 4 stars. I look forward to reading more of Amy's work in the future!

Yes, there’s some fast instalove and moments that need a bit of suspension of disbelief, but honestly, no harm done. This trilogy is exactly the feel-good, cosy, romantic read full of the Scottish vibes, with all the food, music, and festive cheer I love, perfect for your holiday reading list.

Highlands Christmas – The Highlands Trilogy: Books 1-3. Love. Snow. Home.

This complete trilogy contains the following books:

Book 1: Highlands Christmas
Book 2: Highlands New Year
Book 3: Highlands Homecoming

What a gorgeous read! This book has everything a story has to have
– lovely characters (all of them except for the cheating ex-husband)
- a great setting in Scotland right by Loch Ness with loads of Scottish traditions and craig
- loads of romance, love, banter and magical moments
- and as a bonus: someone to hate (yes, the ex-husband)

I loved that the story was seperated into 3 books, making them rather quick reads. The perfect amount of pages for a cozy day or night in. I would absolutely recommend this set for anyone looking for a sweet and heartwarming winter read.

A huge thank you to Amy Quick Parrish, Flying Cactus Press and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this trilogy!

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The first novella in this trilogy follows Melissa MacKenzie as she learns on Thanksgiving that her husband wants a divorce. Coincidentally, Melissa just recently found that she inherited a home in Inverness, Scotland. So this is where she goes on a whim after her husband’s divorce announcement. She wants to see what the house is like and maybe even start a new life there. Also coincidentally, she runs into her husband’s divorce lawyer at the airport, who is also from Inverness. What are the chances?!

The second novella in this trilogy features Melissa's best friend from Boston, Caitlin, who comes to Inverness to visit for New Year’s festivities. Caitlin is out exploring with Melissa's Scottish friend, Lindsey, when she is snowed in at a local inn after a sudden snowstorm catches her off guard. Also snowed-in at the inn are two very handsome Scottish guys and a bunch of tourists. When people start to get bored from being shut in, Caitlin and her new friends organize meals, parties, and games to pass the time until roads are cleared.

The third novella in this trilogy takes place just after the Christmas and the New Year, and finds that Melissa’s divorce is finally official—or is it? Her rotten ex-husband Dave stirs up a ton of trouble where her inherited Scottish estate is concerned. Melissa’s old and new friends rally to protect her interests. And the characters that I’ve grown to love have some big life changes. There’s a lot of Boston in this installment, as well as Scotland.

This collection is full of Scottish food, music, and all sorts of Scottish things. Also absolutely full of Christmas and cold weather, which I love. By the end of the collection, some of the characters’ loose ends have been tied up, but honestly I feel like there is enough story still open that the series could keep going. If the author chose to continue these stories, I would keep reading them. They're quick, festive, easy reads which are a must for my holiday reading list every single year.

Many thanks to the author and Flying Cactus Publishing, who allowed me to read a digital copy of this book via NetGalley.

I was 30% in before I realised this book isn't for me. I wasn't connecting with the characters or the story. The writing is okay but not very engaging. I do think this might be me, because I liked the plot idea and it's set in Scotland, which I wanted to read about, but in the end I decided to DNF so I don't fall into a reading slump.

The Book was a nice and easy read. I like the Highlands. But the story was unbelievable. The Timeframe of the inheritance, the Lovestory between the Divorcee and the lawyer from her husband. You would think, that he would decline to be the lawyer before the Lovestory happened, but this is not what happens. And than the inheritance in a different country. As if this would be solved in a few weeks. It takes in normal circumstances (your parents die and you inherit) months to get the inheritance solved with the courts and banks.
The Atmosphere in the book was what you want in a love story and I liked it.

Highlands Christmas Trilogy- Books 1-3 🎄
RATING: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
If you are looking for short, cozy, clean and sweet Christmas reads, this is the trilogy for you!
Each book in the trilogy flows well together, and it’s a journey of self-discovery and beautiful romance.
I highly recommend!

I am glad this has all three books together because I would not have picked up books two or three after finishing book one. Melissa was highly unlikable mainly because she makes impulsive decisions, doesn’t listen to reason, then has a “poor me” moment repeatedly throughout the book. There was no realism in the books to ground any elements of the story but it wasn’t fantasy it was just someone trying to make instalove happen but without the plot mechanisms to make it work. The second book was better because Caitlyn wasn’t near as annoying but then we came back to Melissa. Overall, it wasn’t for me.

It's Thanksgiving and Melissa has set up a thanksgiving dinner for her friends, her husband asks her to invite a friend who is alone on thanksgiving, when she arrives with a hideous gift Meliisa thinks nothing of it, but when her husband Dave tells her he wants a divorce and the friend she invited is his mistress, Melissa is blindsided, she knows she needs to get away. So when a letter from a property agent comes through saying she has inherited a house in the Highlands of Scotland she packs a bag and heads over to claim her inheritance.

Colin is a Scot living inBoston and his client has just secured his services to get as much out of his divorce as possible, things get difficult, especially when Colin meets Jessa on a flight and you shouldn't fratinise with the other party in a divorce.

This is a three part story about how Melissa embraces her new life in Scotland and in the second book her friend Caitlin who meets her own Scotsman in Boston.

The three stories fit well together and Melissa has some way to go for her HEA.

The characters are all very well created and the cast of Scottish characters are great and the way the three stories were crafted together made for a heartwarming trilogy to enjoy.

0.5 ⭐️ Highlands Christmas - The Highlands Trilogy : Books 1-3. Love. Snow. Home. by: Amy Quick Parrish

Highlands Christmas: Wishes Come True: A novella
Couldn’t get into the first book of the collection. It hit too many irks for me personally and I felt irritated with the characters.

A Highlands New Year
The second one narrative and viewpoints seem muddled. Anything novella not for me.

Highlands Homecoming
This connected set of stories was not for me. So unfortunately I won’t be recommending it to anyone I know. I feel like it would be better to take time using these as working off of to write to proper book and flows better and makes sense and is less told and more felt or action.

They all seemed unfinished.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity and Flying Cactus Publishing for the ARC copy allowing me shares my honest thoughts.

It was a Quick and sweet read, with new beginnings and a lovestory a good book for the christmasseason

Highlands Christmas:
This was a charming, Christmas second chance romance. Having it set in the highlands of Scotland, is lovely and makes it feel cosy and festive with a beautiful atmosphere.

Melissa and Colin seem very well suited to each other romantically.

Highlands New year:
This felt like a cosy trip to the highlands of Scotland, this second novella, made me more invested in Melissa and Colin’s romance. Adding Caitlin into the story, just added more fun.

The plot flowed beautifully and was engaging the whole time

Highlands Homecoming:
This truly rounded out the series into a nice neat bow. It had unexpected twist, along with same characters that I’ve formed a connection with over the course of the series. It had a very satisfying ending with a sweet romance between Melissa and Colin and her getting her house, along with Dave getting his comeuppance.

when Melissa's marriage falls apart she inherits a cottage in the Scottish highlands. this book contains three stories. good read

Highlands Christmas

Melissa, an interior designer from New York, is having the perfect Thanksgiving until her husband announces he’d like a divorce. As she’s preparing to leave, she finds a letter informing her she’s inherited a property in Loch Ness. At the airport she meets Colin, her husband’s divorce lawyer who happens to live in Loch Ness and is heading home. As Melissa embraces the Scottish Christmas culture and the warm reception from Colin’s family, they begin to feel the sparks fly. This is a cosy, romantic book that I read in one sitting. The character’s are great and the chemistry builds nicely. The book could have been a little longer, and the Scottish words can be a little tricky to understand, but it’s thoroughly enjoyable and worth reading.

Highlands New Year

Caitlin has flown out to Loch Ness to visit her best friend Melissa. What should be a fun week of sight seeing is soon ruined by the snow storm, although some guitars, good food and rugged lumberjacks soon liven things up. Angus is originally from Scotland, visiting from Boston for the holidays. I loved the instant connection between them both, and learning some of the New Year Scotland traditions. Cozy, easy to read and full of community spirit, book makes a great sequel to ‘Highlands Christmas’.

Highlands Homecoming

Melissa has shipped all of her belongings, and is ready to head back to her new home in Loch Ness. Hoping for the fresh start she desperately needs, the last thing she expected was her ex-husband Dave trying to forge the divorce papers to get his hands on Greenhill House. This was my favourite book of the series. With more Scottish traditions, some unexpected twists and a surprise romance, it was the perfect end to the Highlands Trilogy. This series is cozy, romantic and light-hearted. It is definitely worth reading.

These are the first books I have read by Amy and was happy to receive an advance copy. As soon as I started reading,I knew I was going to enjoy the books. Set in the Scottish Highlands(mainly)Melissa,who stays in Boston,gets a letter saying she has inherited a house near Inverness. At the same time,her husband tells her he wants a divorce. So it’s a new start for her,she books a flight to Scotland for her new life and new hope and at the airport she meets Colin,who is going home to see his family. As it turns out,he is the divorce lawyer her husband has employed. We also have Lindsey,Colin’s sister and his Dad Sandy who still runs the family croft. Lindsey and Melissa become goods friends. There is Caitlin,Melissa’s best friend from Boston and Drew and Angus who Caitlin and Lindsey meet on their way to Skye. Margaret runs the estate agency and becomes friends with Sandy and he helps her train her dog. I couldn’t put the books down,they are well worth a read to see how everyone’s lives intertwine. I loved Amy’s writing style,just easy to read and drew you in.

Highlands Christmas Trilogy by Amy Quick Parrish whisked me away to cozy, snow-kissed Scotland three times over—and I didn’t want it to end. First, Highlands Christmas had me swooning over Melissa’s escape, that meet‑cute with Colin, and warm kilted vibes . Then Highlands New Year kept the charm alive with a snowed‑in girls’ trip, Hogmanay celebrations, and Caitlin finding her own sparks with handsome locals . Finally, Highlands Homecoming felt like a cozy bonus, with Melissa and Colin weathering divorce drama, new inn renovations, and a Burns Supper whispering of fresh starts .

Each novella delivers festive cheer, heartwarming romance, and enough Scottish tradition to make me crave tartan and whisky by a roaring fire. The plots are sweet (if a touch predictable), but the friendships, found family, and snow‑blown setting more than make up for it. If you want a quick, comforting trilogy of holiday love, second chances, and Highland magic—it’s like wrapping yourself in your favorite cozy blanket.

I was so excited to receive book one-the of The Highlands Trilogy : Books 1-3. Love. Snow. Home.
by Amy Quick Parrish
These novels drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end.
The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor.
I absolutely enjoyed every minute of reading them.

A touching plot full of festive cheer. I loved the settings and although it doesn't show here I love pretending and this book allowed me to do that easily. The characters are lovely and down to earth and because I love Christmas I enjoyed the authors vividly beautiful descriptions of the season. There is love, suspense, animals and heaps of community spirit and activities.

-3.5 stars.
Quick reads. These were cute stories!
Love, friendship, and new starts.
The plots are well structured. I could have used a increase in the pace in a few areas of each book, but it wasn't enough that I felt like I was reading a slowly paced book.
The characters were so cute. All were somewhat engaged. I did enjoy Melissa.
If you want a really quick read to get you into the holiday spirit, this is a good grouping of books!
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for the opportunity to read this grouping!
Snag this for your holiday TBR!
Happy Reading!

This trilogy was such a lovely, feel-good read. The pace was quick, and I finished each book almost as soon as I picked it up.

Book 1 stood out with its vivid descriptions of a Scottish Christmas, I could almost feel the chill in Inverness and the warmth of the MacGregor family. I liked the straightforward plot, though I wished Colin had been more proactive about finalizing the divorce (given his feelings for Melissa).

Book 2 was lighthearted and fun. I loved learning more about the Scottish traditions peeling back more layers of Lindsay, and meeting new characters like Caitlin, Angus, and Drew. I liked that this book focused more on Lindsay and Caitlin and less on Melissa and Colin, it gave me a chance to connect with the newer characters. I especially liked that this is a closed-door romance series, which makes it more accessible for readers who prefer cleaner stories.

Book 3 was definitely my favourite. It was exciting, tense, and such a beautiful way to wrap up the series. I love that some of the minor characters had a chance to shine, and they didn’t take away from the main plot. There were a few moments I didn’t expect, which made the book even more engaging. I’m also really glad it ended the way it did.

Overall, a sweet and satisfying trilogy I’d recommend to anyone looking for something cozy, clean, and heartwarming.