The Cottage In The Highlands By Julie Shackman -

The story follows , a dedicated journalist whose life is upended when she simultaneously loses her job at a local newspaper and her long-term relationship. Forced to start over, she accepts a position at Goddess , a ruthless fashion magazine in Glasgow, which she finds significantly different from her investigative roots.

: The enigmatic next-door neighbor who guards the abandoned cottage. Her own past includes a poignant, long-lost love story with the elder Flynn Talbot. The Cottage in the Highlands by Julie Shackman

: The setting for Leonie's fast-paced new job at the fashion magazine. The story follows , a dedicated journalist whose

: The novel features two parallel "second chance" romances—one between the older generation (Lily and Flynn Sr.) and one for Leonie as she rebuilds her life and career. Her own past includes a poignant, long-lost love

While walking her rescue puppy, Leonie discovers an abandoned but fully furnished cottage deep in the woods. Her journalistic curiosity is piqued, but her attempts to learn more are repeatedly blocked by , a grumpy elderly neighbor living next door who is fiercely protective of the cottage's secrets. Inside the house, Leonie finds a mysterious letter from a man named Flynn Talbot , sparking an investigation that weaves together past secrets and present-day romance. Key Characters

: The ruthless editor of Goddess magazine, whose demanding management style provides much of the book's workplace drama. Major Themes