Scottish Reads

Mill Dust and Dreaming Bread takes listeners on a captivating journey through Scotland’s landscapes, legends, and lore. This rich tapestry of folk belief and folk magic uncovers the enduring connections between land, community, and spirit, rooted in the ancestral traditions of Scotland. From animistic practices and seasonal celebrations to the struggles of resilience against suppression, this book reclaims a marginalised cultural heritage and invites listeners to rediscover its relevance in the modern world.

New York Times bestselling author Lynsay Sands returns to the Highlands of Scotland in her hottest new historical romance yet! Highlander Campbell Sinclair is no stranger to battle, so when he sees a lad attacked by bandits, he jumps into the fray. He didn't count on being stabbed. Grateful to...

Charlie Avery wanted some purpose in life...but never expected that direction would lead her into the arms of a man with a secret. When Charlie arrives in Ireland, she's hoping to find direction. Instead, she feels more lost than ever. That is, until she meets the mysterious Aiden who offers her the adventure of a lifetime. The only catch? She has to pretend to be his girlfriend at a family wedding. A Royal Wedding. Aiden, the second eldest prince of Lochland, is used to being recognized, so when he meets Charlie and realizes she thinks he’s a normal guy, he takes a chance and invites her...

This Audiobook contains the following works : 1. Little women by Louisa May Alcott Start at Chapters 1, 2. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Start at Chapters 48, 3. Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain Start at Chapters 109, 4. Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson Start at Chapters 152, 5. The Odyssey by Homer Start at Chapters 186, 6. A Tales of Two Cities Start at Chapters 210, 7. Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Start at Chapters 255, 8. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle Start at Chapters 268.

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Café by the Sea—whose novels are “an evocative, sweet treat” (JOJO MOYES)—comes this heartwarming holiday novel set on a charming Scottish island. On the remote Scottish island of Mure, the Christmas season is stark, windy, and icy—yet...

The beloved author of The Bookshop on the Corner returns with a sparkling, sunny, soulful new novel perfect for fans of Elin Hilderbrand. Years ago, Flora fled the quiet Scottish island where she grew up -- and she hasn't looked back. What would have done on Mure? It's a place where everyone has...

A delicious medieval Highland romantic romp... When Declan Murray is caught climbing into an unsuspecting woman’s bed, his life takes an unexpected turn... After too much to drink Declan Murray, second son of Laird Murray, walks into the wrong room and climbs into the wrong bed. Now he has to fight not just for his freedom, but also against his desire for the lovely woman. Although Cairstine Reid has loved Declan from afar for years, she knows the rogue will never settle down willingly. Much to her dismay, her father demands they marry after he accidentally comes to her one night. Declan ...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “A superb suspense writer…Brava, Ruth Ware. I daresay even Henry James would be impressed.” —Maureen Corrigan, author of So We Read On “This appropriately twisty Turn of the Screw update finds the Woman in Cabin 10 author in her most menacing mode...

A grand baronial house on Loch Ness, a quirky small-town bookseller, and a single mom looking for a fresh start all come together in this witty and warm-hearted novel by New York Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan. Desperate to escape from London, single mother Zoe wants to build a new life...

Nina Redmond is a librarian with a gift for finding the perfect book for her readers. But can she write her own happy-ever-after? In this valentine to readers, librarians, and book-lovers the world over, the New York Times-bestselling author of Little Beach Street Bakery returns with a funny...

New York Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan returns to the beloved Scottish Highland town of Kirrinfief, which readers first met in The Bookshop on the Shore, and adds a dash of London’s bustling urban landscape. Lissie, is a nurse in a gritty, hectic London neighborhood. Always terribly...

New York Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan takes us to the gloriously windswept islands of northern Scotland, where we meet young Morag McGinty, who runs the puddle-jumper flights that serve the islands’ tiny but proudly feisty population. Morag MacIntyre is a Scottish lass from the remote...

This summer, escape to the Seaside Cottages in the Scottish isles with this delightful mother-daughter story about second chances in love, life, and home renovations, by New York Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan. EVERYONE IS SEARCHING FOR THEIR PERFECT HOUSE. BUT HOME IS REALLY WHERE THE...

♥ When Sean walks into the village with a scarred face and a scarred heart, he is only hoping for a dry place to sleep. Then he meets the one woman who sees the man under the scars . . . and his life is changed forever. ♥ A hot and fast short novella, like a fevered kiss in the dark, full of passion, steam, and true Highland romance! Sean MacDubh has no prospects in life, moving from village to village, a lone nomad with a scarred face. Wynda Ferguson lives a simple life as a baker’s daughter. Until the mysterious hooded Sean walks into her life. Now she wants to know all about this ...

He's conquered every mountain. She's survived every heartbreak. But this winter, only love can bridge the centuries. Billionaire adventurer Dawson Carrington has surfed the world's wildest waves, scaled the highest peaks, and stared down the edge of every thrill. But no matter how far he goes, emptiness follows. Until one impulsive trip to the Isle of Skye, and a flash of lightning over the sea, hurls him through time. 1693 Scotland. Elspeth MacLeod wants nothing to do with men, magic, or winter celebrations. Once shamed for loving the wrong man, she's earned her place at Bronmuir Keep ...

Harper Scott is starting over. She’s signed up for a work-for-hire Scottish Pub Experience only to discover a half-naked and irritatingly handsome Scotsman in the apartment she’s rented. It’s Christmas season, there’s no room at the inn, and the two are both stubborn enough to refuse to give up the rental. Now, with the pub being threatened by developers, and Harper’s fresh new start tainted by a decidedly grumpy Scotsman determined to make her leave, Harper must decide what’s more important—beating the Scotsman at his own game or saving the pub in time for Christmas.

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Bookshop on the Corner and The Cafe by the Sea comes another enchanting, unforgettable novel of a woman who makes a fresh start on the beautiful Scottish Island of Mure—only to discover life has more surprises in store for her. When Flora...

WINNER OF THE 2022 BRITISH BOOK AWARDS AUDIOBOOK OF THE YEAR: NON-FICTION The funny, frank and full autobiography of the nation's favourite comedian. 'It's the first time I've done this. Other people have written about me - or for me - but this time it's just my own life in my own words' In his...

A heartwarming time travel Christmas romance set in Victorian Scotland Angelica longs for peace, healing, and a fresh start. When she travels to Scotland with David she expects little more than a quiet holiday. But a twist of fate transports them both to Christmastime, 1848, where snow falls over cobblestone streets, candlelight glows in frosted windows, and Angelica is joyfully reunited with her sister Melody. But danger follows her across time, threatening her and the fragile joy growing between her and David. To claim a future filled with love and peace, Angelica must confront her fears...

Their love defied kingdoms. Now, it must defy fate itself. Haunted by the memory of his forbidden love, Prince Everald risks everything to escape the suffocating grip of the English crown. With war looming and betrayal lurking in every corner, he flees the palace in disguise, shedding his title to search for the only woman who ever truly knew his heart—Abigall. Enduring grueling labor in a foreign court’s kitchen, Everald becomes a shadow among the servants, following whispers that may lead him back to her. Lady Abigall, bound to Scottish royalty and torn between loyalty and love, ...