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The Highlands #3
Through the Glen
He’s a cynical, world-weary Londoner. She’s a shy Scot. They might seem like opposites, but a few weeks in the Highlands will bring them together in ways they can’t imagine…
Theo Cavendish is the second son of a British viscount, and he’s spent years running from the aristocratic world he grew up in. Betrayal and loss taught him lessons he’s not quick to forget. As an award-winning screenwriter and creator, Theo prefers to throw himself into the world of film and television. He moves from one project to another, never really letting anyone truly know him.
As a housekeeper at the exclusive Ardnoch Estate, shy Sarah McCulloch feels invisible most days. No one really knows her, and they definitely don’t know she’s a bestselling crime writer. She dreams of seeing her series on screen and believes only one person can develop it for television. On the day she quits the estate for good, she shares her secret with club member, Theo, and asks him to consider her books.
Sarah never expected him to say yes or to show up on her doorstep ready to write with her. Or that weeks spent locked up in her cottage would lead them to form an intense but undeniable connection. A bond that Theo is not sure he’s ready to accept, even though he can’t bear to be without her.
However, when they finally venture out of their bubble, Theo finds he’ll have to battle more than his own demons to protect Sarah from hurt. For he has another fan, one intent on bringing the darkest elements of his most famous script to life. And unless he can figure out this real-life antagonist’s next move, Theo could be in danger of losing Sarah forever.
Theo Cavendish is the second son of a British viscount, and he’s spent years running from the aristocratic world he grew up in. Betrayal and loss taught him lessons he’s not quick to forget. As an award-winning screenwriter and creator, Theo prefers to throw himself into the world of film and television. He moves from one project to another, never really letting anyone truly know him.
As a housekeeper at the exclusive Ardnoch Estate, shy Sarah McCulloch feels invisible most days. No one really knows her, and they definitely don’t know she’s a bestselling crime writer. She dreams of seeing her series on screen and believes only one person can develop it for television. On the day she quits the estate for good, she shares her secret with club member, Theo, and asks him to consider her books.
Sarah never expected him to say yes or to show up on her doorstep ready to write with her. Or that weeks spent locked up in her cottage would lead them to form an intense but undeniable connection. A bond that Theo is not sure he’s ready to accept, even though he can’t bear to be without her.
However, when they finally venture out of their bubble, Theo finds he’ll have to battle more than his own demons to protect Sarah from hurt. For he has another fan, one intent on bringing the darkest elements of his most famous script to life. And unless he can figure out this real-life antagonist’s next move, Theo could be in danger of losing Sarah forever.
384 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 2024
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108 books28.3k followersSamantha is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author and a Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee. Samantha has written over 60 books and is published in 31 countries. She writes emotional and angsty romance, often set where she resides—in her beloved home country Scotland. Samantha splits her time between her family, writing and chasing after two very mischievous cavapoos.
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February 1, 2024
4.25 stars. Happy release day !🥳
the skeleton of the storyline orbited around a small town romance that was also filled with a soupçon of mystery and quite a lot of drama. being teleported to The Highlands but more precisely Ardonch brought once again a refreshing yet nostalgic feeling.
I have been eagerly anticipating Sarah's book since her introduction in the first book of the 'Adair Family Series'. she worked as a housekeeper at Ardonch Estate, a private domain that was exclusively for the Hollywood elite located in the Highlands. after hearing the devastating news of her grandfather's loss at the end of the previous book, she decided to leave her job and pursue her promising but anonymous author career. she was writing under a pen name S. M. Brodie. numerous companies suggested adapting her thriller series into a show, but she desired to have complete control over the script. therefore, she approached the more irritable and judgmental but talented member of the Estate, Theodor Cavendish, to propose to co-write with her.
In my opinion, Theo is one of the most unflinching characters this author has ever written. his sarcastic and grumpy demeanor resulted in unresolved family problems and dramas that he did nothing to resolve, neither did he alter his jerk behavior. but seeing how he slowly stepped out of his mean shell and welcomed Sarah into his life was something I loved to witness. and how in contrepartie she endeavored to overcome her shyness and mourning feelings and welcome him into her selective cocoon.
although they were at the antipodes of each other, their love story was epic. the fact that Sarah stood up for herself at the first sign of his resistance to give their relationship a chance was something that I particularly appreciated. she departed and he came back, the next minute, groveling and begging for redemption.
the mystery and thriller part of the plot-line started really cooking at the end of the book. we didn’t get to know the culprit but the scheme of the crimes were honestly the most refreshing aspects of the narrative.
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many thanks to Valentine PR and the author for providing an arc in exchange an honest review.
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GOT THE ARC HEH 🥳
“Sarah, you matter,” he insisted urgently. “Don’t you see that? You matter more than anybody. And it terrifies me. But … losing you terrifies me more.”
the skeleton of the storyline orbited around a small town romance that was also filled with a soupçon of mystery and quite a lot of drama. being teleported to The Highlands but more precisely Ardonch brought once again a refreshing yet nostalgic feeling.
It was strange how effortlessly I’d gone from desiring autonomy and solitude to craving the company of a beautiful, quiet Scot and her sharp wit.”
I have been eagerly anticipating Sarah's book since her introduction in the first book of the 'Adair Family Series'. she worked as a housekeeper at Ardonch Estate, a private domain that was exclusively for the Hollywood elite located in the Highlands. after hearing the devastating news of her grandfather's loss at the end of the previous book, she decided to leave her job and pursue her promising but anonymous author career. she was writing under a pen name S. M. Brodie. numerous companies suggested adapting her thriller series into a show, but she desired to have complete control over the script. therefore, she approached the more irritable and judgmental but talented member of the Estate, Theodor Cavendish, to propose to co-write with her.
”I stared after her, feeling …
Feeling too much.”
In my opinion, Theo is one of the most unflinching characters this author has ever written. his sarcastic and grumpy demeanor resulted in unresolved family problems and dramas that he did nothing to resolve, neither did he alter his jerk behavior. but seeing how he slowly stepped out of his mean shell and welcomed Sarah into his life was something I loved to witness. and how in contrepartie she endeavored to overcome her shyness and mourning feelings and welcome him into her selective cocoon.
” Her presence was at once invigorating and soothing. I felt … at peace here.”
although they were at the antipodes of each other, their love story was epic. the fact that Sarah stood up for herself at the first sign of his resistance to give their relationship a chance was something that I particularly appreciated. she departed and he came back, the next minute, groveling and begging for redemption.
the mystery and thriller part of the plot-line started really cooking at the end of the book. we didn’t get to know the culprit but the scheme of the crimes were honestly the most refreshing aspects of the narrative.
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many thanks to Valentine PR and the author for providing an arc in exchange an honest review.
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GOT THE ARC HEH 🥳
October 11, 2024
The unlikely romance between Theo, a celebrity writer and director and a former housemaid, Sarah. When Sarah comes to Theo for his help, he rejects her and hurts her feelings. But he later regrets and it and shows up on her doorstep. The two make an unlikely writing duo, but get along famously. As they write together, the closer they get.
It's funny because everything I complained about in the previous book in the series actually worked really well in this one. I had low expectations going into this one because I didn't think much of Theo, and him with a mousy heroine just didn't sound great but it worked really well! And I really enjoyed getting his POV in this book because it enhanced the story instead of just repeating things from a different perspective. It's books like this that remind me of why I love Samantha Young so much, she has a great ability to really make you feel for her characters.
It's funny because everything I complained about in the previous book in the series actually worked really well in this one. I had low expectations going into this one because I didn't think much of Theo, and him with a mousy heroine just didn't sound great but it worked really well! And I really enjoyed getting his POV in this book because it enhanced the story instead of just repeating things from a different perspective. It's books like this that remind me of why I love Samantha Young so much, she has a great ability to really make you feel for her characters.
August 10, 2024
LOVED this one! He's more of a playboy and she's a very shy secret best-selling author. She wants him to make her series into a movie/for tv and at first he says no, but he can't stop thinking about her. They work together in a tiny house in Scotland to create a script and fall in love! This series has just amazing romances and exciting suspense and I can't get enough!!
February 15, 2024
5 Stars!
(ARC provided by author)
Sarah McCulloch is an introverted Scot who was raised by her grandfather on a farm in the Scottish Highlands. Six months ago she lost the only real father she’d ever known, and was struggling with grief. She kept busy working near the rich and famous as a housekeeper at Ardnoch Estate, and writing fiction novels. She was an anonymous best selling author of a popular crime series, but nobody knew. Then she decided to go after what she wants, and step out of her comfort zone by sharing her secret with a club member. If she wants to see her books made into movies, she needs to be impulsive and take a chance. She confides in Theo Cavendish. He’s a successful, perpetually bored, British screenwriter and director who’s grown to love the Highlands. He’s an arrogant, charming, jaded, commitment-phobic playboy. He had big expectations as an aristocrat’s son, but he kept everyone at a distance. He was closed off, and sarcasm was his first language. Still, shy Sarah approached the intimidating bachelor with her proposition. He was creative and brilliant when he had a vision, and she wanted the opportunity to collaborate with him. When he shows up on her doorstep she’s shocked. Stuck together in her small cottage for a prolonged time they form an unexpected bond. As lines get blurred between their personal and professional relationships, will they let fear win, or will they try for something real?
Through the Glen by Samantha Young is the third book in the Highlands series. It’s a sexy, opposites attract, forced proximity romance full of emotion, suspense, overwhelming desire and all consuming connections. It’s a beautiful love story about trust and self discovery. This is my favorite in the series and I just adored this couple. They were pure magic together! I love this world, and can’t wait for Jared’s book! <333
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Sarah McCulloch is an introverted Scot who was raised by her grandfather on a farm in the Scottish Highlands. Six months ago she lost the only real father she’d ever known, and was struggling with grief. She kept busy working near the rich and famous as a housekeeper at Ardnoch Estate, and writing fiction novels. She was an anonymous best selling author of a popular crime series, but nobody knew. Then she decided to go after what she wants, and step out of her comfort zone by sharing her secret with a club member. If she wants to see her books made into movies, she needs to be impulsive and take a chance. She confides in Theo Cavendish. He’s a successful, perpetually bored, British screenwriter and director who’s grown to love the Highlands. He’s an arrogant, charming, jaded, commitment-phobic playboy. He had big expectations as an aristocrat’s son, but he kept everyone at a distance. He was closed off, and sarcasm was his first language. Still, shy Sarah approached the intimidating bachelor with her proposition. He was creative and brilliant when he had a vision, and she wanted the opportunity to collaborate with him. When he shows up on her doorstep she’s shocked. Stuck together in her small cottage for a prolonged time they form an unexpected bond. As lines get blurred between their personal and professional relationships, will they let fear win, or will they try for something real?
Through the Glen by Samantha Young is the third book in the Highlands series. It’s a sexy, opposites attract, forced proximity romance full of emotion, suspense, overwhelming desire and all consuming connections. It’s a beautiful love story about trust and self discovery. This is my favorite in the series and I just adored this couple. They were pure magic together! I love this world, and can’t wait for Jared’s book! <333
***NOW AVAILABLE***
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1VVMYH7?...
February 5, 2024
5 STARS
I have been eagerly anticipating Theo's book ever since we got a taste of him as Noah's irreverent friend in Among the Heather. There is nothing I love more than seeing a playboy who doesn't believe in love fall and fall hard. And what's even more satisfying than this? When the playboy is also the son of a viscount turned reformed playboy director and a die hard cynic when it comes to love and relationships.
Sarah is a shy, keep to herself housekeeper at the exclusive Ardnoch Estate. But what the world doesn't know about shy and quiet Sarah, is she's a immensely successful author writing under a secret pen name. Now, I'm not usually a fan of the shy and mousy heroines. But while Sarah is shy, she's certainly not mousy. This is a woman of quiet strength and isn't one to let a British playboy walk all over her. When I tell you that I loved the dynamic between these two, I mean I fell head over heels for them. Sarah surprised me with her hidden strength almost as much as she surprised Theo.
When the shy little housekeeper first approached Theo for writing the manuscript for her book, he laughs her off. There's no way the shy, unassuming housekeeper is worth his time. He thinks he knows her, but he barely grazes the surface. When he reads her books, he doesn't take long to chase her down to her cottage. And fans of forced proximity, you will fall hard. Because the more time Theo spends with Sarah, the more he realizes just how wrong he was about her and just how much more there is to Sarah than first meets the eye. And this is a woman who doesn't let get away with things more than once. She's not shy when it comes down to standing her own and standing up for herself and I absolutely loved that about her.
I loved watching Theo fall fast and hard for Sarah. I loved watching him fight his feelings and Sarah putting him in his place when he pushes too hard. I loved the chemistry between them. I simply loved everything about this book. Everything. The parallel suspense story arc only added to the already page turning appeal of this story and I binge read it in one glorious sitting.
For fans of swoony, steamy, and heartfelt romance, you need this book. I love this world so much and with Jared finally getting his book next, already counting down the minutes for my next Highlands fix.
ARC courtesy of author in exchange for an honest review
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Someone woke up on the fiery side of the bed this morning.”
I grimaced. “Don’t be patronizing. This is my cottage. And in my cottage exists a gynarchy.”
He grinned and it was much too attractive. “It’s pronounced gai-nah-ki and your use of it is a little clumsy, darling.”
Of course, his vocabulary was better than the average person’s. “Are you mansplaining a word that literally means a government ruled by a woman?”
“I wouldn’t say mansplaining. I am curious as to where you came about such a colorful vocabulary?”
I have been eagerly anticipating Theo's book ever since we got a taste of him as Noah's irreverent friend in Among the Heather. There is nothing I love more than seeing a playboy who doesn't believe in love fall and fall hard. And what's even more satisfying than this? When the playboy is also the son of a viscount turned reformed playboy director and a die hard cynic when it comes to love and relationships.
Sarah is a shy, keep to herself housekeeper at the exclusive Ardnoch Estate. But what the world doesn't know about shy and quiet Sarah, is she's a immensely successful author writing under a secret pen name. Now, I'm not usually a fan of the shy and mousy heroines. But while Sarah is shy, she's certainly not mousy. This is a woman of quiet strength and isn't one to let a British playboy walk all over her. When I tell you that I loved the dynamic between these two, I mean I fell head over heels for them. Sarah surprised me with her hidden strength almost as much as she surprised Theo.
When the shy little housekeeper first approached Theo for writing the manuscript for her book, he laughs her off. There's no way the shy, unassuming housekeeper is worth his time. He thinks he knows her, but he barely grazes the surface. When he reads her books, he doesn't take long to chase her down to her cottage. And fans of forced proximity, you will fall hard. Because the more time Theo spends with Sarah, the more he realizes just how wrong he was about her and just how much more there is to Sarah than first meets the eye. And this is a woman who doesn't let get away with things more than once. She's not shy when it comes down to standing her own and standing up for herself and I absolutely loved that about her.
I loved watching Theo fall fast and hard for Sarah. I loved watching him fight his feelings and Sarah putting him in his place when he pushes too hard. I loved the chemistry between them. I simply loved everything about this book. Everything. The parallel suspense story arc only added to the already page turning appeal of this story and I binge read it in one glorious sitting.
For fans of swoony, steamy, and heartfelt romance, you need this book. I love this world so much and with Jared finally getting his book next, already counting down the minutes for my next Highlands fix.
ARC courtesy of author in exchange for an honest review
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February 1, 2024
4 'Little darling' Stars!
ARC provided via Valentine PR in exchange for an honest review.
Everyone got so curious about the mysterious and grumpy British screenwriter and the shy and secret bestselling author as soon as Samantha started giving us clues about them in the previous book in this series. As always, Young delivers another love story full of steam, emotions, and suspense, following the characters we all know and love living in Ardnoch. What will happen when these two polar opposites are “forced” to spend time together?
As I was saying, Through the Glen is the third installment in Samantha’s The Highlands series and it’s the story of Theo Cavendish and Sarah McCulloch. These two don’t really like each other, Theo is a massive jerk most of the time (in the beginning) and Sarah is also extremely shy. But she wants to follow her dreams and she needs Theo’s help to achieve them. Now they are both in the same cabin, writing the TV adaptation for Sarah’s book series and sparks start flying. But they are not enough. Their pasts and a serial killer become obstacles in this love story, and it would be not as easy for them to keep each other happy.
Was I opening myself to a path that would lead me to heartbreak?
Should I stop it before it went any further? Or did I take the risk and finally experience what life was all about?
I do love a good opposites romance. Especially when one of my favorite authors writes it! These two main characters could not be more different from one another but they somehow work so well together! I love that Sarah, even being so shy, is not having it when Theo acts like an ass and asserts herself. I love that Theo is able to show his true self to Sarah and how that develops their chemistry into a beautiful relationship. Of course, I loved the steam! And of course, I loved the suspense plot and how that brings everything together in the end.
“Sarah, you matter,” he insisted urgently. “Don’t you see that? You matter more than anybody. And it terrifies me. But… losing you terrifies me more.”
Therefore, I am rating Through the Glen with 4 STARS because it’s another wonderful addition to the series, with a couple you never expected would work but they do. The spice was so good, the connection between Theo and Sarah so palpable from start to finish and the suspense that always keeps things interesting in the storyline! I do have to say, I enjoyed the previous book more though. But I cannot wait to read the next installment now that I know who the next couple will be!
ARC provided via Valentine PR in exchange for an honest review.
Everyone got so curious about the mysterious and grumpy British screenwriter and the shy and secret bestselling author as soon as Samantha started giving us clues about them in the previous book in this series. As always, Young delivers another love story full of steam, emotions, and suspense, following the characters we all know and love living in Ardnoch. What will happen when these two polar opposites are “forced” to spend time together?
As I was saying, Through the Glen is the third installment in Samantha’s The Highlands series and it’s the story of Theo Cavendish and Sarah McCulloch. These two don’t really like each other, Theo is a massive jerk most of the time (in the beginning) and Sarah is also extremely shy. But she wants to follow her dreams and she needs Theo’s help to achieve them. Now they are both in the same cabin, writing the TV adaptation for Sarah’s book series and sparks start flying. But they are not enough. Their pasts and a serial killer become obstacles in this love story, and it would be not as easy for them to keep each other happy.
Was I opening myself to a path that would lead me to heartbreak?
Should I stop it before it went any further? Or did I take the risk and finally experience what life was all about?
I do love a good opposites romance. Especially when one of my favorite authors writes it! These two main characters could not be more different from one another but they somehow work so well together! I love that Sarah, even being so shy, is not having it when Theo acts like an ass and asserts herself. I love that Theo is able to show his true self to Sarah and how that develops their chemistry into a beautiful relationship. Of course, I loved the steam! And of course, I loved the suspense plot and how that brings everything together in the end.
“Sarah, you matter,” he insisted urgently. “Don’t you see that? You matter more than anybody. And it terrifies me. But… losing you terrifies me more.”
Therefore, I am rating Through the Glen with 4 STARS because it’s another wonderful addition to the series, with a couple you never expected would work but they do. The spice was so good, the connection between Theo and Sarah so palpable from start to finish and the suspense that always keeps things interesting in the storyline! I do have to say, I enjoyed the previous book more though. But I cannot wait to read the next installment now that I know who the next couple will be!
February 3, 2024
Why do authors chose to intoduce the hero in an intimate scene with ow? I will never understand this, it was enough to make me want to dnf right there but I did finish it because it is part of a series I enjoy.
February 2, 2024
I loved how she grew up the backbone and learned to stand up for herself. So far, the best book in this series. I'm so excited for the next one, it will include one of my favorite tropes - marriage of convenience and I'm here for it!
February 19, 2024
If you have read the previous books (if you haven’t, you need to recity that!) you will be familiar with these two. The first thing I need to tell you about this story is that it is nothing like I expected, in the most wonderful way!
Sarah has been a housekeeper at Ardnoch Estate for a few years now, for the most part she has enjoyed her job. She easily adjusted to being around celebrities after a while but the odd one still gets her flustered now and again. After the passing of her beloved Grandfather, Sarah has begun to rethink her future. After being taken in by her grandfather when she was young she has loved her life living in the highlands. However, she made a promise to him to pursue her dream. You see Sarah has a secret, it’s an amazing one that is about to take her on a new path and she will have company.
Theo Cavendish is not someone that plans to be ‘tied down’ anytime soon. He still can’t believe his best friend has become one of the fallen – in love that is. He has no intention of following that lead. When the quiet and skittish housekeeper from Ardnoch knocks on his door with a surprising proposal, he is his usual arrogant self. Quickly dismissing any thoughts of what she is asking him. Honestly, some men!
Sarah does not let Theo’s rejection let her veer her off course. She made a promise that she means to keep. This is the start of her new life, a new career, a new location and not letting self-doubt come along for the ride. Therefore, when Theo comes knocking on her door basically with his version of grovelling, things get interesting in more ways than one!
Find yourself a comfortable reading space to settle in because it’s about to get steaming hot in here!
I LOVED Theo and Sarah’s story. Two people who I would have never thought of pairing together but make complete sense in every way!
Sarah has been a housekeeper at Ardnoch Estate for a few years now, for the most part she has enjoyed her job. She easily adjusted to being around celebrities after a while but the odd one still gets her flustered now and again. After the passing of her beloved Grandfather, Sarah has begun to rethink her future. After being taken in by her grandfather when she was young she has loved her life living in the highlands. However, she made a promise to him to pursue her dream. You see Sarah has a secret, it’s an amazing one that is about to take her on a new path and she will have company.
Theo Cavendish is not someone that plans to be ‘tied down’ anytime soon. He still can’t believe his best friend has become one of the fallen – in love that is. He has no intention of following that lead. When the quiet and skittish housekeeper from Ardnoch knocks on his door with a surprising proposal, he is his usual arrogant self. Quickly dismissing any thoughts of what she is asking him. Honestly, some men!
Sarah does not let Theo’s rejection let her veer her off course. She made a promise that she means to keep. This is the start of her new life, a new career, a new location and not letting self-doubt come along for the ride. Therefore, when Theo comes knocking on her door basically with his version of grovelling, things get interesting in more ways than one!
Find yourself a comfortable reading space to settle in because it’s about to get steaming hot in here!
I LOVED Theo and Sarah’s story. Two people who I would have never thought of pairing together but make complete sense in every way!
June 6, 2025
Swooning. So romantic. I like how Kiss Young build up her main characters. Theo is arrogant but deep inside he is soft, romantic and protective. Sarah is timid and shy. Inside she is warrior queen.
Miss Young made her characters more complex and her plot, banter woven perfecrly together.
Love it!
4 stars
Miss Young made her characters more complex and her plot, banter woven perfecrly together.
Love it!
4 stars
January 21, 2024
I really enjoyed this one.
-suspense plot line (I would have liked it to be a bit more woven into the story)
-a heroine who bounces when the hero is acting like a jerk
-a jerk hero (at times). I like what I like.
-good spice
-I liked these two seemingly opposite characters and how they came together. The heroine is not who she seems, and it was an interesting turn of events.
-good narrators! Enjoyed listening!
ALC
-suspense plot line (I would have liked it to be a bit more woven into the story)
-a heroine who bounces when the hero is acting like a jerk
-a jerk hero (at times). I like what I like.
-good spice
-I liked these two seemingly opposite characters and how they came together. The heroine is not who she seems, and it was an interesting turn of events.
-good narrators! Enjoyed listening!
ALC
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December 21, 2023Oh look, Samantha Young writing yet another book with a third act crazed stalker…what a surprise.
This is how I know she doesn’t have any legit editors. This is what, the 8th book in a row that she’s written this exact same thing. A real editor would direct an author away from this, but honestly, editor or no, how does one have so little self awareness? She must know this is ridiculous at this point, right? Or is she just out of ideas?
This is how I know she doesn’t have any legit editors. This is what, the 8th book in a row that she’s written this exact same thing. A real editor would direct an author away from this, but honestly, editor or no, how does one have so little self awareness? She must know this is ridiculous at this point, right? Or is she just out of ideas?
February 9, 2024
It seems that once again I am in the minority. Don't get me wrong I love this series and I surprisingly enjoyed these two characters as a couple and individuals. But just wasn't my favourite.
Sarah is shy and has had an awful childhood, saved by her Grandfather she has tried to overcome all her insecurities but it has been hard and the day her beloved Grandfather passes away she goes all in to get what she wants. Baby steps. It turns out that Sarah is a multi million selling crime author and she wants to sell the adaptation rights the person to do it? Theo Cavendish.
I wasn't sure about Theo in previous books as he came off as your typical playboy. He still was here but I understood why. He was standoffish in the other books but that was just a facade. Theo truly was a pleasure and he is one of my favourite Hero's. Never thought that would happen. Theo has writers block that is until he is approached by Sarah and he finds out who Sarah is and is obssessed with her books.
Through working together on this project they get closer and start to spend more and more time together. Sparks fly but Theo screws up he has some grovelling to do.
The subplot of this book is really good and really added to the overall feel of the book. Ms. Young has created another great Highland read.
Not everything hit the spot. The beginning and end were strong but the middle waned somewhat.
Sarah is shy and has had an awful childhood, saved by her Grandfather she has tried to overcome all her insecurities but it has been hard and the day her beloved Grandfather passes away she goes all in to get what she wants. Baby steps. It turns out that Sarah is a multi million selling crime author and she wants to sell the adaptation rights the person to do it? Theo Cavendish.
I wasn't sure about Theo in previous books as he came off as your typical playboy. He still was here but I understood why. He was standoffish in the other books but that was just a facade. Theo truly was a pleasure and he is one of my favourite Hero's. Never thought that would happen. Theo has writers block that is until he is approached by Sarah and he finds out who Sarah is and is obssessed with her books.
Through working together on this project they get closer and start to spend more and more time together. Sparks fly but Theo screws up he has some grovelling to do.
The subplot of this book is really good and really added to the overall feel of the book. Ms. Young has created another great Highland read.
Not everything hit the spot. The beginning and end were strong but the middle waned somewhat.
January 25, 2024
5 beautifully romantic stars!
Samantha Young has taken us back to the Scottish Highlands with the most beautiful love story! An emotional and heartfelt character-driven romance between a cynical English playboy and a quiet, shy Scot. It’s dramatic, sweet, and so freaking sexy, I was totally consumed by this story and I absolutely loved it.
Theo Cavendish was introduced in the last book in the series, where he stole every scene he was in. A screenwriter and director, he’s from the British aristocracy, but wants nothing to do with his family, and his past has left him bitter and jaded towards relationships. So he lives for the moment and never really anybody get too close.
Sarah is one of the housekeepers at Ardnoch Castle, secretly hiding the fact that she’s the bestselling author of a series of crime novels. She’s reached the point where she can quit her job and focus purely on her writing, and with her series in talks for a TV series, she asks Theo to help her adapt her work. He turns her down, only to unexpectedly show up at her small cottage in the Highlands to work with her, putting the two of them up close and personal in a fabulous close proximity situation that is full of chemistry and a building attraction.
As they work together, they grow close, they show their vulnerabilities and reveal things about themselves that nobody else knows. They become close, and they naturally fall into a fun, affectionate, and steamy relationship.
They don’t talk about it, they don’t define it, they just let it happen and allow it to consume them, and I was completely swept up in it with them.
I love these two together! Theo’s confidence and sarcasm is so entertaining, but he shows a softer side with Sarah which is completely irresistible. And Sarah comes out of her shell and we get to see a new, stronger, more confident woman who had me cheering on multiple occasions. They complement each other perfectly, and are fabulous together – they laugh, tease and banter, the sexy time is sizzling, and the emotion is intense as they fall so hard for each other.
Neither of them were expecting (or even wanting) a relationship, and they have some personal challenges to overcome in order to actually be together. It’s not an easy road for them, but it’s realistic to the story and shows the strength of their connection and their personal growth as they work through it all. It’s handled so well, and I felt it all, revelling in watching them fall in love so completely.
As with the other books in the series, there is a mystery/suspense element to the story and honestly, I didn’t think it was necessary. It’s secondary to the love story and doesn’t really contribute much, I just wanted it over so I could get back to the romance (sap that I am). But it didn’t diminish my love of the story in any way.
We get to see characters from previous books (with a hint of the next book to come), but this one can easily standalone.
I loved this story so, so much.
5 stars.
An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author for an honest review.
Samantha Young has taken us back to the Scottish Highlands with the most beautiful love story! An emotional and heartfelt character-driven romance between a cynical English playboy and a quiet, shy Scot. It’s dramatic, sweet, and so freaking sexy, I was totally consumed by this story and I absolutely loved it.
Theo Cavendish was introduced in the last book in the series, where he stole every scene he was in. A screenwriter and director, he’s from the British aristocracy, but wants nothing to do with his family, and his past has left him bitter and jaded towards relationships. So he lives for the moment and never really anybody get too close.
Sarah is one of the housekeepers at Ardnoch Castle, secretly hiding the fact that she’s the bestselling author of a series of crime novels. She’s reached the point where she can quit her job and focus purely on her writing, and with her series in talks for a TV series, she asks Theo to help her adapt her work. He turns her down, only to unexpectedly show up at her small cottage in the Highlands to work with her, putting the two of them up close and personal in a fabulous close proximity situation that is full of chemistry and a building attraction.
As they work together, they grow close, they show their vulnerabilities and reveal things about themselves that nobody else knows. They become close, and they naturally fall into a fun, affectionate, and steamy relationship.
“It was fucking glorious, and you know it was. My cock hasn’t stayed hard that long since I was thirteen. I deserve awards for what happened here today.”
They don’t talk about it, they don’t define it, they just let it happen and allow it to consume them, and I was completely swept up in it with them.
It was never enough, I realized with something akin to despair. I didn’t think there would ever come a time when I’d had enough of this woman.
I love these two together! Theo’s confidence and sarcasm is so entertaining, but he shows a softer side with Sarah which is completely irresistible. And Sarah comes out of her shell and we get to see a new, stronger, more confident woman who had me cheering on multiple occasions. They complement each other perfectly, and are fabulous together – they laugh, tease and banter, the sexy time is sizzling, and the emotion is intense as they fall so hard for each other.
“Sarah, you matter,” he insisted urgently … “You matter more than anybody.
Neither of them were expecting (or even wanting) a relationship, and they have some personal challenges to overcome in order to actually be together. It’s not an easy road for them, but it’s realistic to the story and shows the strength of their connection and their personal growth as they work through it all. It’s handled so well, and I felt it all, revelling in watching them fall in love so completely.
He bowed his head against my forehead. “I…I love you, Sarah. I’m so in love with you, I can hardly bear it.”
As with the other books in the series, there is a mystery/suspense element to the story and honestly, I didn’t think it was necessary. It’s secondary to the love story and doesn’t really contribute much, I just wanted it over so I could get back to the romance (sap that I am). But it didn’t diminish my love of the story in any way.
We get to see characters from previous books (with a hint of the next book to come), but this one can easily standalone.
I loved this story so, so much.
5 stars.
An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author for an honest review.
June 17, 2024
5 Stars!
Absolutely adored it!
Absolutely adored it!
February 5, 2024
So good! I love it when H redeems himself through LOVE ❤️
I’m glad their love healed them both
And I’m sorry they both had shit parents.
Such is life
I’m glad their love healed them both
And I’m sorry they both had shit parents.
Such is life
October 15, 2024
*ARC Given to Blog for Honest Review*
5+++++ “S. M. Brodie” “little mouse” “Be brave.” “word game” Kisses
Holy…wow. Just…wow. I mean, if I wasn’t such a blabbermouth that could possibly be it for this book because I was completely and thoroughly knocked on my ass in the best way possible…and all I wanna do is sit here with a goofy grin contemplating how freaking amazing every word was that I just read. I’ve made it no secret that I am over the moon for basically anything that comes out of Samantha Young’s amazing brain – The Highlands Series is just the latest of my obsessions that she has decided to gift me with. The Highlands Series ( Beyond the Thistles , Among the Heather and Through the Glen) is actually a spin off of the Adair Family Series ( Here With Me , There With You , Always You , Be With Me , and Only You )– another one of my obsessions, but without them, we wouldn’t have Ardnoch and I just cannot fathom that world. So…the big question is do you have to read the other books in the series in order to enjoy Through the Glen - quick answer – no. Longer answer – still no, but omg PLEASE read the other books. I literally cannot recommend them enough – I could probably write a thesis on how perfect these series are and if you’re a series lover like me, you absolutely cannot go wrong with these two.
Sarah McCulloch…oh the many many ways I adored this girl. I have always been a huge cheerleader for Sarah. She’s been in the background for a while and I always liked her – she’s quiet but there was just something I couldn’t put my finger on that I just knew she was a good egg…and she proved me so right. I loved that she has had this secret about being an amazing author that has been so incredibly successful and she never let it get to her head or change who she was. I loved how she was finally going out on her own and in her words ‘being brave’, going after the things she wanted and living her life on her own terms. I hated that it took her grandfather dying for her to get to this place where she found the strength to do it but I loved it for her. After the way she grew up and all that she suffered before moving in with her grandparents, Sarah deserved the world – she’s earned her chance at happiness on her own terms, whatever that may look like…I just don’t think she ever imagined it would include a posh British playboy.
Theodore Merrick Cavendish…goodness gracious, that name alone just makes me think of an upper crust Brit (and I say that with all the love in the world for Brit’s – my mom is one!). Theo and I have had a…complicated relationship. I have a HUGE soft spot for manwhore’s and Theo is an e-p-i-c manwhore…so you would think he would absolutely be my cup of tea…but that was not the case. There was just something about him in Among the Heather that put me off of him. Yes, he had some redeeming moments but the moment I heard he was going to be the hero for Through the Glen…and with Sarah(!!!) – I was a bit shook. I couldn’t see it, couldn’t imagine it…my brain could not compute. Welp! Boy oh boy did Miss. Young serve me a big old slice of STFU cake and I am proud to say I was very wrong about Theo and I could not be happier about that fact. It has been a severely long time since I was proven this wrong about a character but I cannot even begin to tell you how much I loved falling in love with Theo. And I can’t even say it happened slowly or gradually or he won me over one grand gesture at a time – cause that was soooooo not the case. It was literally like a light switch – one minute I was meh and the next I was OBSESSED and could not breathe without him. *shrugs* I don’t make the rules…I just abide by them.
Sarah and Theo were…my most unlikely couple that made the most amazing impact. I promise you…if you had told me even 3-4 books ago that Theo and Sarah were going to absolutely own my heart and soul, I probably would have laughed and said yeah, right – that’s how unlikely these two were in my brain. But I am here to tell you at 45% (I know…because I looked!) I was literally panicking because I was already dreading the fact that I was going to have to face the world without them - and a whole lot sooner then I wanted to! At face value – they do not make sense. They have both lived very different lives but they could not be more similar and I loved watching them make all the connections. Once Sarah got over her nerves (which really did not take as long as I thought it might)…it was all gravy. Their banter brought me nothing but happiness and their little word game – be. still. my. heart!!!!! I could not get enough of it even though I had absolutely no idea what the words meant – but I loved that they did! And I loved watching them write together…seeing how easily they slipped into this flow, understanding each other and the characters and what they were trying to create – good lort! I did not know how endearing something like that could be, but watching a couple creatively meld so perfectly like Theo and Sarah did just *bites knuckles* I liked it way more than I thought was possible.
Samantha Young…goodness gracious great balls of fire, HOW does this woman do this to me every. single. time. After 8 books in this world, you would think I would get used to it – I haven’t! And especially not with this one! I feel like Samantha just pulled a fast one on me because I will be completely honest, it took me a long time to get to 20% - mainly because of my feelings about Theo – and I was almost worried…but I don’t know exactly what happened after 20% but I promise you – I could not put it down. It may have taken me far too long to read the first 20% but the last 80%, I finished within less than 12 hours. Sarah and Theo were un-put-downable for me and I was floored by my feelings towards them. And that…is all Samantha’s fault :-) I’m truly astounded by the way she has seamlessly weaved together all of these characters – and I loved that not only do we get to see Aria and North and Sloane and Walker but also a bunch of the Adair Family clan. I’m telling you…Samantha Young can do no wrong in my book!
I obviously never wanted this book to end…but if it had to end, then I can’t imagine it being anymore perfect for Sarah and Theo then the way Samantha wrote it. They earned their HEA and I loved how everything came together…and the epilogue was a cherry on top. I did love that we get a teeny tiny glimpse into what is to come with Skies Over Caledonia with Jared (Sarah’s cousin) and Allegra (Aria’s younger sister). It only makes me want to read them that much more which is the main reason why I’m writing this review and not continuing to live in my amazing Theo and Sarah hangover bubble of happiness. #TakeMeBackToArdnoch
5+++++ “S. M. Brodie” “little mouse” “Be brave.” “word game” Kisses
Holy…wow. Just…wow. I mean, if I wasn’t such a blabbermouth that could possibly be it for this book because I was completely and thoroughly knocked on my ass in the best way possible…and all I wanna do is sit here with a goofy grin contemplating how freaking amazing every word was that I just read. I’ve made it no secret that I am over the moon for basically anything that comes out of Samantha Young’s amazing brain – The Highlands Series is just the latest of my obsessions that she has decided to gift me with. The Highlands Series ( Beyond the Thistles , Among the Heather and Through the Glen) is actually a spin off of the Adair Family Series ( Here With Me , There With You , Always You , Be With Me , and Only You )– another one of my obsessions, but without them, we wouldn’t have Ardnoch and I just cannot fathom that world. So…the big question is do you have to read the other books in the series in order to enjoy Through the Glen - quick answer – no. Longer answer – still no, but omg PLEASE read the other books. I literally cannot recommend them enough – I could probably write a thesis on how perfect these series are and if you’re a series lover like me, you absolutely cannot go wrong with these two.
Sarah McCulloch…oh the many many ways I adored this girl. I have always been a huge cheerleader for Sarah. She’s been in the background for a while and I always liked her – she’s quiet but there was just something I couldn’t put my finger on that I just knew she was a good egg…and she proved me so right. I loved that she has had this secret about being an amazing author that has been so incredibly successful and she never let it get to her head or change who she was. I loved how she was finally going out on her own and in her words ‘being brave’, going after the things she wanted and living her life on her own terms. I hated that it took her grandfather dying for her to get to this place where she found the strength to do it but I loved it for her. After the way she grew up and all that she suffered before moving in with her grandparents, Sarah deserved the world – she’s earned her chance at happiness on her own terms, whatever that may look like…I just don’t think she ever imagined it would include a posh British playboy.
“For someone so shy, you’re rather comfortable with silence.”
“Doesn’t that make sense?” I murmured sleepily.
“I’ve learned that shy people are insecure people, and insecure people tend to need to fill silence.”
I huffed. “That’s not my experience at all. Moreover, silence is undervalued and underestimated.”
He stilled behind me. “How so?”
“Silence is a safe space. Not only does it give you time to think through what you’d like to say, it offers peace from all the things others say, all the everyday noise and clutter that mucks up everything inside our busy brains. Silence is where my imagination has space to flourish into novels.”
“I’m glad that’s what silence is for you. But it’s not like that for everyone, little mouse. Silence is a thing some people escape because thinking isn’t a safe space for them. People have obsessive and intrusive thoughts. Silence is the last thing they want.”
Theodore Merrick Cavendish…goodness gracious, that name alone just makes me think of an upper crust Brit (and I say that with all the love in the world for Brit’s – my mom is one!). Theo and I have had a…complicated relationship. I have a HUGE soft spot for manwhore’s and Theo is an e-p-i-c manwhore…so you would think he would absolutely be my cup of tea…but that was not the case. There was just something about him in Among the Heather that put me off of him. Yes, he had some redeeming moments but the moment I heard he was going to be the hero for Through the Glen…and with Sarah(!!!) – I was a bit shook. I couldn’t see it, couldn’t imagine it…my brain could not compute. Welp! Boy oh boy did Miss. Young serve me a big old slice of STFU cake and I am proud to say I was very wrong about Theo and I could not be happier about that fact. It has been a severely long time since I was proven this wrong about a character but I cannot even begin to tell you how much I loved falling in love with Theo. And I can’t even say it happened slowly or gradually or he won me over one grand gesture at a time – cause that was soooooo not the case. It was literally like a light switch – one minute I was meh and the next I was OBSESSED and could not breathe without him. *shrugs* I don’t make the rules…I just abide by them.
‘“Is that a no?” he drawled.
“I’m just … life is strange. Don’t you think?” I looked back up at him.
He studied me thoughtfully. “Life isn’t strange, little mouse. People are.”
“Nothing stranger than folks,” I murmured. It was something my grandpa used to say.’
Sarah and Theo were…my most unlikely couple that made the most amazing impact. I promise you…if you had told me even 3-4 books ago that Theo and Sarah were going to absolutely own my heart and soul, I probably would have laughed and said yeah, right – that’s how unlikely these two were in my brain. But I am here to tell you at 45% (I know…because I looked!) I was literally panicking because I was already dreading the fact that I was going to have to face the world without them - and a whole lot sooner then I wanted to! At face value – they do not make sense. They have both lived very different lives but they could not be more similar and I loved watching them make all the connections. Once Sarah got over her nerves (which really did not take as long as I thought it might)…it was all gravy. Their banter brought me nothing but happiness and their little word game – be. still. my. heart!!!!! I could not get enough of it even though I had absolutely no idea what the words meant – but I loved that they did! And I loved watching them write together…seeing how easily they slipped into this flow, understanding each other and the characters and what they were trying to create – good lort! I did not know how endearing something like that could be, but watching a couple creatively meld so perfectly like Theo and Sarah did just *bites knuckles* I liked it way more than I thought was possible.
‘Sarah’s lips parted in shock and then her expression softened in a way that scared the shit out of me.
So I pushed away my plate and pulled out my wallet and added blandly, “Thank goodness you realized you’re far from stupid or you wouldn’t be enjoying someone as menseful as I am.”
She snorted. “You’re not at all well-behaved or particularly polite. I’d say you were more jaculiferous than menseful.”
Grinning, I stood, holding out a hand to help her from the table. “You think I’m prickly, little mouse?”
“As a porcupine.”
Samantha Young…goodness gracious great balls of fire, HOW does this woman do this to me every. single. time. After 8 books in this world, you would think I would get used to it – I haven’t! And especially not with this one! I feel like Samantha just pulled a fast one on me because I will be completely honest, it took me a long time to get to 20% - mainly because of my feelings about Theo – and I was almost worried…but I don’t know exactly what happened after 20% but I promise you – I could not put it down. It may have taken me far too long to read the first 20% but the last 80%, I finished within less than 12 hours. Sarah and Theo were un-put-downable for me and I was floored by my feelings towards them. And that…is all Samantha’s fault :-) I’m truly astounded by the way she has seamlessly weaved together all of these characters – and I loved that not only do we get to see Aria and North and Sloane and Walker but also a bunch of the Adair Family clan. I’m telling you…Samantha Young can do no wrong in my book!
“Theo.”
“Yes.” I lifted my head, locking eyes with her. “I’m yours, Sarah,” I panted. “Are you mine?”
She nodded, grasping tighter to me. “I’m yours.”
I obviously never wanted this book to end…but if it had to end, then I can’t imagine it being anymore perfect for Sarah and Theo then the way Samantha wrote it. They earned their HEA and I loved how everything came together…and the epilogue was a cherry on top. I did love that we get a teeny tiny glimpse into what is to come with Skies Over Caledonia with Jared (Sarah’s cousin) and Allegra (Aria’s younger sister). It only makes me want to read them that much more which is the main reason why I’m writing this review and not continuing to live in my amazing Theo and Sarah hangover bubble of happiness. #TakeMeBackToArdnoch
February 8, 2024
Embark on a Highland romance journey with "Through the Glen" by Samantha Young! 🏰💖
Theo Cavendish, a cynical Londoner with a hidden past, and Sarah McCulloch, a shy Scottish writer living in the shadows, find their worlds colliding in the enchanting Ardnoch Estate. 🌿📖
Theo, a renowned British director and screenplay writer, brings a touch of aristocratic charm with his posh British accent, making him an irresistibly attractive hero. Sarah, the bestselling crime writer, hides behind a pen name, and her courage shines through as she seeks Theo's help in adapting her books for television. 🎬✨
Initially disinterested, Theo's evolution throughout the story is a captivating ride. Can he navigate the complexities of collaborating with Sarah on the series, and what secrets lie in their intertwined pasts? 🤔🔍
What stands out in "Through the Glen" is Sarah's brilliance – not just in her writing but in her clever word choices that challenge Theo. Her bravery and intelligence make her a character to root for, adding depth to the narrative. 🌟💬
Samantha Young, known for her immersive storytelling, once again delivers 'more' to her readers. If you've enjoyed her previous works, you're in for another treat. If you're new to her writing, get ready to discover the captivating world she effortlessly creates. 📚✨
Let yourself be transported to the magical Highlands, where love, secrets, and dreams intertwine. Theo and Sarah's journey is a delightful mix of heartwarming moments and unexpected twists. Dive into "Through the Glen" for a captivating escape into love and mystery! 🌄💑
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Theo Cavendish, a cynical Londoner with a hidden past, and Sarah McCulloch, a shy Scottish writer living in the shadows, find their worlds colliding in the enchanting Ardnoch Estate. 🌿📖
Theo, a renowned British director and screenplay writer, brings a touch of aristocratic charm with his posh British accent, making him an irresistibly attractive hero. Sarah, the bestselling crime writer, hides behind a pen name, and her courage shines through as she seeks Theo's help in adapting her books for television. 🎬✨
Initially disinterested, Theo's evolution throughout the story is a captivating ride. Can he navigate the complexities of collaborating with Sarah on the series, and what secrets lie in their intertwined pasts? 🤔🔍
What stands out in "Through the Glen" is Sarah's brilliance – not just in her writing but in her clever word choices that challenge Theo. Her bravery and intelligence make her a character to root for, adding depth to the narrative. 🌟💬
Samantha Young, known for her immersive storytelling, once again delivers 'more' to her readers. If you've enjoyed her previous works, you're in for another treat. If you're new to her writing, get ready to discover the captivating world she effortlessly creates. 📚✨
Let yourself be transported to the magical Highlands, where love, secrets, and dreams intertwine. Theo and Sarah's journey is a delightful mix of heartwarming moments and unexpected twists. Dive into "Through the Glen" for a captivating escape into love and mystery! 🌄💑
#ThroughTheGlen #SamanthaYoung #HighlandRomance #BookReview #Bookstagram #RomanceReads #BookishMagic #ArdnochEstate #BritishAuthor #BookRecommendation #BookLovers #MustRead #BookishCommunity #LoveInHighlands #RomanceNovel #BookNerd #EscapeIntoBooks #BookObsessed #ReadingJourney #BookishAdventure #ReadersOfInstagram #BookWorldMagic #PageTurner #BookishLove #BookishEscape #BookwormsUnite
January 28, 2024
Through the Glen is the third book in the Highlands series. This follows Sarah a housekeeper at the Ardnoch Estate and who's also secretly a best selling author, and Theo is a brilliant screenwriter and the only man Sarah was hoping to work with on her best selling crime series. As they work together writing the screenplay in her cottage they grow closer and their chemistry is good. I love them together.
January 27, 2024
I shrugged, shoving off the worrying thought that I might be. "It was satisfactory."
He ground into me, making me gasp. "Satisfactory, indeed," he huffed gruffly, arousal thickening his words. "I just blew your fucking mind and you know it."
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The Highlands became my comfort series! I saw newly this series and until this book came I just could read 1 and 2.5 books. I will read second book asap! You can read this series books as a standalone. But I love and prefer reading series =).
I love Scotland and Scottish people. Their history, their geography and other stuff are magical for me. They give me such a huge enjoy. So, when the ARC came to my kindle, I was so happy.
This is not my first book read from the author by the way. Before, I read On Dublin Street and I loved it.
Our hero, Theodore Cavendish is one of the guest to Ardnoch Castle. Theo is a famous British director and screenplay writer. Also, he is the second son from a viscount. And our heroine, Sarah McCulloch is a Scottish writer but nobody knows her as a writer. She has a pen name and that day is the last work day in Ardnoch Castle as a housekeeper. She wants to talk with Theo about her books adaptation. However, Theo does not interest with this idea firstly. But later, his mind will changed. Can he deal with Sarah for the series? What about their past?
Ahh, Theo was such a very attractive hero. His posh British accent... When I was reading the book, I imagined and melted. lol And Sarah? She was so brave despite everything for me. More important thing is she was very smart. Her word choices against Theo were so good! I was so enjoyed while I read them. If you read Samantha's previous books, you know that there is always more. And you did not read any of them before, you know right now that there is always more. ;)
I read the book with a pleasure. I recommend this baby!
Thank you to Samantha Young and Valentine PR & Literary Management for the ARC.
❣️
He ground into me, making me gasp. "Satisfactory, indeed," he huffed gruffly, arousal thickening his words. "I just blew your fucking mind and you know it."
❣️
The Highlands became my comfort series! I saw newly this series and until this book came I just could read 1 and 2.5 books. I will read second book asap! You can read this series books as a standalone. But I love and prefer reading series =).
I love Scotland and Scottish people. Their history, their geography and other stuff are magical for me. They give me such a huge enjoy. So, when the ARC came to my kindle, I was so happy.
This is not my first book read from the author by the way. Before, I read On Dublin Street and I loved it.
Our hero, Theodore Cavendish is one of the guest to Ardnoch Castle. Theo is a famous British director and screenplay writer. Also, he is the second son from a viscount. And our heroine, Sarah McCulloch is a Scottish writer but nobody knows her as a writer. She has a pen name and that day is the last work day in Ardnoch Castle as a housekeeper. She wants to talk with Theo about her books adaptation. However, Theo does not interest with this idea firstly. But later, his mind will changed. Can he deal with Sarah for the series? What about their past?
Ahh, Theo was such a very attractive hero. His posh British accent... When I was reading the book, I imagined and melted. lol And Sarah? She was so brave despite everything for me. More important thing is she was very smart. Her word choices against Theo were so good! I was so enjoyed while I read them. If you read Samantha's previous books, you know that there is always more. And you did not read any of them before, you know right now that there is always more. ;)
I read the book with a pleasure. I recommend this baby!
Thank you to Samantha Young and Valentine PR & Literary Management for the ARC.
❣️
February 22, 2024
KU Contemporary Romance/ Mystery. 3 in Highland Series. A spin off from the Adair Family Series. Ardnoch Castle, Highlands. Closest city Inverness .
MC’s h Sarah McCollum 31 best selling Murder Mystery author and former maid at Ardnoch Castle.H Theo Cavendish 30 + successful screen play writer and director/ son of a Viscount and playboy.
Quotes from book.
Book #3 by Samantha Young “ Through the Glen” (Highland’s Series)
H MC
Theo Cavendish was annoyingly attractive. Tall, at least a few inches over six feet with a swimmer’s build, he wore clothes well. His pale gray-blue eyes complemented a face that was almost too pretty due to his full, pouty mouth.
*Writing together in harmony( Sarah’s thoughts)
Before, I’d thought him handsome and I’d had a creative crush on him. Now, I didn’t know what I felt. I just knew it was more. Physically and emotionally. But I wouldn’t spoil what felt like friendship for the sake of a one-sided infatuation.
*Theo’s thoughts about Sarah
Shy, mousy reputation back in Ardnoch. Best-selling author of a stellar crime series in the real world. Disarmingly beautiful when you took the bloody time to look, and honestly, the best damn company I’d had in a long time. Her presence was at once invigorating and soothing. I felt … at peace here.
*Ashley and Theo talk about her phobia of kissing
“I don’t want to kiss anyone,” I lied. Because maybe I’d imagined what it might be like to kiss other men I’d crushed on. Maybe I’d even imagined what it might be like to kiss Theo. “Lies.” He called me out. “I’ve seen you looking at my mouth.”Theo searched my eyes before his attention dipped to my lips. “Let me kiss you.”“I want to kiss you. I enjoy kissing. But more than anything, I want to help you move on from what happened to you.”
*Sarah kisses Theo (1st since 12 years old now 31)
I pressed my lips a little harder against his and, finally, he kissed me back. A gasp escaped from me into him as tingles awoke across my breasts, making them feel fuller, tightening my nipples. I pressed my lips a little harder against his and, finally, he kissed me back. A gasp escaped from me into him as tingles awoke across my breasts, making them feel fuller, tightening my nipples. That same tingling sparked to life between my thighs. Wanting more of that sensation, I moved my mouth against Theo’s, enjoying the way he took his time. Who knew kissing could feel like this? Suddenly, he pulled back, and I noted the pink across the crest of his cheeks. His gaze was low-lidded with desire and instead of terrifying me, it thrilled me. “Open your mouth, little darling.” Oh. This was the part I was sure I was going to hate. But the only way to know for sure was to try. I licked my lips and nodded. I parted my lips and at the first touch of his tongue against mine, a rush of arousal squeezed my belly. I gasped again at the sensation, my hands coming up with a mind of their own to rest on his shoulders as I tried to mimic what he was doing with his tongue. Theo groaned as I licked at him, and his arms were suddenly around me, crushing my breasts to his chest as he deepened the kiss. Whoa. Holy … this … this is what I’d been missing out on the whole time? Losing myself to sensation, I matched him, moaning into his mouth as our kisses turned hungry and desperate.
Theo’s reaction to the kiss 💋
I was harder than I’d ever been in my life. At the first innocent brush of her lips against mine, I swear all the blood in my Neanderthal brain rushed south. I went from half-mast to full at the simple touch of Sarah’s tongue against mine. I couldn’t explain my visceral reaction to kissing this woman. And at that moment, I couldn’t give a damn why. I just wanted to experience her. As she moaned into my mouth, her hands drifting up the nape of my neck to slide her fingers into my hair, any last remnants of rational thinking flew out of my head. Instead, I pulled her light weight over me until she straddled me, cock straining against my zipper at her heat. “Oh.” She broke the kiss, those stunning eyes wide with arousal and questions. “Don’t,” I practically begged her not to overthink this. “Unless you want to stop.” Please, Christ, do not say you want to stop. I think I might have offered the universe my fucking soul to have Sarah not say she wanted to stop. “I don’t want to stop,” she murmured, her cheeks flushed. I knew I should take it slow, or if I wasn’t being a total moron, stop altogether, but I couldn’t remember the last time I was this goddamn aroused. To my surprise, Sarah’s timidity disappeared when she was turned on. At the sight of her straddling me, in nothing but a demure lacy bra, her hair falling wildly around her shoulders, her cheeks flushed, eyes bright … I honestly didn’t think I’d ever seen anything so beautiful or sexy in my life. “I’m not just saying this, love,” I whispered gruffly. “But you have the most perfect breasts I’ve ever seen.”
“I need to fuck you,” he explained, voice thick, “and we need a bed because I intend to do it thoroughly.” No discussion about whether we should do this and if we did, what it would mean. And I honestly didn’t want to talk about it. It would ruin it. I wanted him to take me to bed. If our kisses and caresses were a sign of what could be, I wanted to experience the kind of sex I’d only dreamed of.
*Theo analysis his feelings about sex with Sarah
His knicknames for her are little mouse and little darling
I’d expected my attraction to fade or to at least calm down over the last two weeks. I mean, I’d had Sarah every which way on almost every surface of the cottage. Yet, my need for her had only increased. It was bloody inexplicable.
*Dancing together
Without speaking, he curled my fingers tightly in his and led me to where the couples were dancing. Relaxing, temporarily happy, and appreciative he’d do this for me, I rested my cheek on his chest and melted as he wrapped his arms around me. “Maybe I could get used to it,” he whispered in my ear, and I smiled, those butterflies in my belly flapping their wings. It was such a perfect moment, and I knew I’d remember it for the rest of my life.
❤️ Love
“I … I love you, Sarah. I’m so in love with you, I can hardly bear it.”
*My suspect for the murder
Theo has a copycat serial killer taking his written script of Kings Valley and acting it out re-enacting the murders in real life. The last two murders are a father and stepmother and then suicide.
My suspects Angeline Pottier. I think she will find the used condom of Theo’s in the library from when Theo and Sarah made out wrapping the used condom in Kleenex and putting it in the trash can. She will use it as an evidence plant at a crime scene. Scotland Yard thinks it is Quinn Gray who is the serial killer. I think Theo’s father and his ex stepmother Saffy will be the next murder victims. I think Angeline was a maid who worked for Saffy and decided to get her revenge for past negative treatment. She must have seen Theo and Sarah in the library.
She will try to kill Theo by holding Sarah hostage to lure him to her.
Prediction Wrong
*Sarah ❤️
“You’re okay. I’m going to let the nurse know you’re awake. But first, I can’t let another second pass without telling you that I love you. I am so in love with you, Theo Cavendish.” He cracked a weary smile, still handsome, even with dark circles under his eyes and a pale complexion. “Well then … I think that was worth getting stabbed for.”
MC’s h Sarah McCollum 31 best selling Murder Mystery author and former maid at Ardnoch Castle.H Theo Cavendish 30 + successful screen play writer and director/ son of a Viscount and playboy.
Quotes from book.
Book #3 by Samantha Young “ Through the Glen” (Highland’s Series)
H MC
Theo Cavendish was annoyingly attractive. Tall, at least a few inches over six feet with a swimmer’s build, he wore clothes well. His pale gray-blue eyes complemented a face that was almost too pretty due to his full, pouty mouth.
*Writing together in harmony( Sarah’s thoughts)
Before, I’d thought him handsome and I’d had a creative crush on him. Now, I didn’t know what I felt. I just knew it was more. Physically and emotionally. But I wouldn’t spoil what felt like friendship for the sake of a one-sided infatuation.
*Theo’s thoughts about Sarah
Shy, mousy reputation back in Ardnoch. Best-selling author of a stellar crime series in the real world. Disarmingly beautiful when you took the bloody time to look, and honestly, the best damn company I’d had in a long time. Her presence was at once invigorating and soothing. I felt … at peace here.
*Ashley and Theo talk about her phobia of kissing
“I don’t want to kiss anyone,” I lied. Because maybe I’d imagined what it might be like to kiss other men I’d crushed on. Maybe I’d even imagined what it might be like to kiss Theo. “Lies.” He called me out. “I’ve seen you looking at my mouth.”Theo searched my eyes before his attention dipped to my lips. “Let me kiss you.”“I want to kiss you. I enjoy kissing. But more than anything, I want to help you move on from what happened to you.”
*Sarah kisses Theo (1st since 12 years old now 31)
I pressed my lips a little harder against his and, finally, he kissed me back. A gasp escaped from me into him as tingles awoke across my breasts, making them feel fuller, tightening my nipples. I pressed my lips a little harder against his and, finally, he kissed me back. A gasp escaped from me into him as tingles awoke across my breasts, making them feel fuller, tightening my nipples. That same tingling sparked to life between my thighs. Wanting more of that sensation, I moved my mouth against Theo’s, enjoying the way he took his time. Who knew kissing could feel like this? Suddenly, he pulled back, and I noted the pink across the crest of his cheeks. His gaze was low-lidded with desire and instead of terrifying me, it thrilled me. “Open your mouth, little darling.” Oh. This was the part I was sure I was going to hate. But the only way to know for sure was to try. I licked my lips and nodded. I parted my lips and at the first touch of his tongue against mine, a rush of arousal squeezed my belly. I gasped again at the sensation, my hands coming up with a mind of their own to rest on his shoulders as I tried to mimic what he was doing with his tongue. Theo groaned as I licked at him, and his arms were suddenly around me, crushing my breasts to his chest as he deepened the kiss. Whoa. Holy … this … this is what I’d been missing out on the whole time? Losing myself to sensation, I matched him, moaning into his mouth as our kisses turned hungry and desperate.
Theo’s reaction to the kiss 💋
I was harder than I’d ever been in my life. At the first innocent brush of her lips against mine, I swear all the blood in my Neanderthal brain rushed south. I went from half-mast to full at the simple touch of Sarah’s tongue against mine. I couldn’t explain my visceral reaction to kissing this woman. And at that moment, I couldn’t give a damn why. I just wanted to experience her. As she moaned into my mouth, her hands drifting up the nape of my neck to slide her fingers into my hair, any last remnants of rational thinking flew out of my head. Instead, I pulled her light weight over me until she straddled me, cock straining against my zipper at her heat. “Oh.” She broke the kiss, those stunning eyes wide with arousal and questions. “Don’t,” I practically begged her not to overthink this. “Unless you want to stop.” Please, Christ, do not say you want to stop. I think I might have offered the universe my fucking soul to have Sarah not say she wanted to stop. “I don’t want to stop,” she murmured, her cheeks flushed. I knew I should take it slow, or if I wasn’t being a total moron, stop altogether, but I couldn’t remember the last time I was this goddamn aroused. To my surprise, Sarah’s timidity disappeared when she was turned on. At the sight of her straddling me, in nothing but a demure lacy bra, her hair falling wildly around her shoulders, her cheeks flushed, eyes bright … I honestly didn’t think I’d ever seen anything so beautiful or sexy in my life. “I’m not just saying this, love,” I whispered gruffly. “But you have the most perfect breasts I’ve ever seen.”
“I need to fuck you,” he explained, voice thick, “and we need a bed because I intend to do it thoroughly.” No discussion about whether we should do this and if we did, what it would mean. And I honestly didn’t want to talk about it. It would ruin it. I wanted him to take me to bed. If our kisses and caresses were a sign of what could be, I wanted to experience the kind of sex I’d only dreamed of.
*Theo analysis his feelings about sex with Sarah
His knicknames for her are little mouse and little darling
I’d expected my attraction to fade or to at least calm down over the last two weeks. I mean, I’d had Sarah every which way on almost every surface of the cottage. Yet, my need for her had only increased. It was bloody inexplicable.
*Dancing together
Without speaking, he curled my fingers tightly in his and led me to where the couples were dancing. Relaxing, temporarily happy, and appreciative he’d do this for me, I rested my cheek on his chest and melted as he wrapped his arms around me. “Maybe I could get used to it,” he whispered in my ear, and I smiled, those butterflies in my belly flapping their wings. It was such a perfect moment, and I knew I’d remember it for the rest of my life.
❤️ Love
“I … I love you, Sarah. I’m so in love with you, I can hardly bear it.”
*My suspect for the murder
Theo has a copycat serial killer taking his written script of Kings Valley and acting it out re-enacting the murders in real life. The last two murders are a father and stepmother and then suicide.
My suspects Angeline Pottier. I think she will find the used condom of Theo’s in the library from when Theo and Sarah made out wrapping the used condom in Kleenex and putting it in the trash can. She will use it as an evidence plant at a crime scene. Scotland Yard thinks it is Quinn Gray who is the serial killer. I think Theo’s father and his ex stepmother Saffy will be the next murder victims. I think Angeline was a maid who worked for Saffy and decided to get her revenge for past negative treatment. She must have seen Theo and Sarah in the library.
She will try to kill Theo by holding Sarah hostage to lure him to her.
Prediction Wrong
*Sarah ❤️
“You’re okay. I’m going to let the nurse know you’re awake. But first, I can’t let another second pass without telling you that I love you. I am so in love with you, Theo Cavendish.” He cracked a weary smile, still handsome, even with dark circles under his eyes and a pale complexion. “Well then … I think that was worth getting stabbed for.”
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 1, 2024
Sarah + Theo
We already met them both in the previous books.
Theo is a famous Hollywood writer and director and Sarah is/was working at Lachlan's private club. But she just quit, because she doesn't need the money anymore. She's been secretly writing mystery books for years and recently her books have gone viral on social media and now Hollywood wants to make a series out of her books. But she wants Theo to write the script ... together with her. Theo only writes his own stuff. But after reading the books and seeing how all of Hollywood is after those movie rights - he wants in!
Hello weeks and months of close proximity in a small cottage to do some writing... and stuff .... 🤣
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The next book in Sam's Highland series!
And it was so adorable and sweet and sexy and funny and a bit heartbreaking and of course we also got a bit of suspensy and mystery.
I loved reading it.
There's not much you can say about a Sam Young book that hasn't been said before. I just love her books. I could read one every week for the rest of time!
Like I already said in my reviews for the other Highland and Adair books - I could totally imagine this as an amazing Netflix show. We already basically 'see' everything Sam writes about. She describes everything so beautifully. The people, the places... everything. I really need to see this on the screen!
And I especially want to see and hear Theo!! GIMME!
From the covers to the final words ... these Scotland books are just beautiful!
THROUGH THE GLEN as the perfect 3rd book in the Highland Series!
Adorable and funny and sweet and dangerous and heartbreaking and sexy!
Run to your nearest bookdealer for your own THEO - this one is SO MINE!
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February 1, 2024
》ARC Review: Through the Glen《
Oh my gosh. This book. I was hoping and hoping to receive an early copy and so thankful I did. I want to imprint this on my soul. This was a gorgeous love story and two incredible, intertwining arcs featuring empowerment, change, and forgiveness.
Sarah. My lovely Sarah. She vibrantly came to life off the page, the struggles of her character so deeply resonated with me. Her anxiety, her shyness, and her insecurities were so relatable. My heart hurt for her but it also soared as she learned to trust, to take risks, and to speak up in ways she never had. Seeing her inner strength grow as it did was so inspiring.
Then there’s Theo. While Sarah’s arc was relatable, Theo’s arc was eye-opening. I don’t want to head into spoiler territory, but to try to keep it vague enough: a component that really spoke to me of Theo’s arc was that featuring forgiveness. I have read a few books from other authors where the leads too readily forgive what I would call the unforgivable and it really brought things down for me. I feel some acts are simply not forgivable, but how forgiveness is discussed within this book really reframed my perspective. Theo has a choice in front of him and the choice he makes— and more importantly the reason— made perfect sense. I felt quite emotional as I read how he found closure. I think his arc is tremendous. He was constantly doubted, constantly made to feel he could never ask for more in love and life— and he damned it all to say he could. A remarkable arc of growth.
Together, Sarah and Theo are two halves of one incredible whole. They were simply meant to be. The chemistry was palpable, the spice delicious, and the romancing so swoon-worthy. There was some heart-wrenching moments, but that served to show how much I so rooted for them.
I loved Samantha Young’s work and this is truly my favorite so far. When I got towards the end I slowed it down to properly savor it. I didn’t want to leave it too soon. I loved seeing Theo blossom and recognize he could trust and fall in love with another.
I loved seeing Sarah blossom and find confidence in herself, I loved how Theo helped bolster that confidence. I loved seeing Sarah teach Theo the complexity of forgiveness so he could find closure on his past. And I loved how they learned to trust one another and navigate themselves through their individual past trauma, and learn it needn’t be a lonely path.
They could find the right way together.
There is angst, hurdles to overcome, but also trust that it all would be worth every hurt and ache.
And it was.
What a glorious story.
Thank you Valentine PR for providing me an arc in exchange for an honest review.
Oh my gosh. This book. I was hoping and hoping to receive an early copy and so thankful I did. I want to imprint this on my soul. This was a gorgeous love story and two incredible, intertwining arcs featuring empowerment, change, and forgiveness.
Sarah. My lovely Sarah. She vibrantly came to life off the page, the struggles of her character so deeply resonated with me. Her anxiety, her shyness, and her insecurities were so relatable. My heart hurt for her but it also soared as she learned to trust, to take risks, and to speak up in ways she never had. Seeing her inner strength grow as it did was so inspiring.
Then there’s Theo. While Sarah’s arc was relatable, Theo’s arc was eye-opening. I don’t want to head into spoiler territory, but to try to keep it vague enough: a component that really spoke to me of Theo’s arc was that featuring forgiveness. I have read a few books from other authors where the leads too readily forgive what I would call the unforgivable and it really brought things down for me. I feel some acts are simply not forgivable, but how forgiveness is discussed within this book really reframed my perspective. Theo has a choice in front of him and the choice he makes— and more importantly the reason— made perfect sense. I felt quite emotional as I read how he found closure. I think his arc is tremendous. He was constantly doubted, constantly made to feel he could never ask for more in love and life— and he damned it all to say he could. A remarkable arc of growth.
Together, Sarah and Theo are two halves of one incredible whole. They were simply meant to be. The chemistry was palpable, the spice delicious, and the romancing so swoon-worthy. There was some heart-wrenching moments, but that served to show how much I so rooted for them.
I loved Samantha Young’s work and this is truly my favorite so far. When I got towards the end I slowed it down to properly savor it. I didn’t want to leave it too soon. I loved seeing Theo blossom and recognize he could trust and fall in love with another.
I loved seeing Sarah blossom and find confidence in herself, I loved how Theo helped bolster that confidence. I loved seeing Sarah teach Theo the complexity of forgiveness so he could find closure on his past. And I loved how they learned to trust one another and navigate themselves through their individual past trauma, and learn it needn’t be a lonely path.
They could find the right way together.
There is angst, hurdles to overcome, but also trust that it all would be worth every hurt and ache.
And it was.
What a glorious story.
Thank you Valentine PR for providing me an arc in exchange for an honest review.
March 25, 2024
★ 4 stars ★
📖 what is it about?
Nobody knows that the shy housekeeper at Ardnoch, Sarah, is a bestselling crime novel. She's been approached by a couple of producers that want to adapt the books into a tv show which is why she approaches Theo Cavendish, an award-winning screenwriter.
When Sarah approaches Theo, he declines. He writes his own stuff and wants to keep it that way. However, after binge reading Sarah's books, he wants in.
💭my thoughts
I loved Sarah from the first book in this series. She was the shy housekeeper that blushed red whenever she was near Lachlan, or anyone really. She's felt invisible for a long time and while she was shy, she wasn't a doormat.
Theo was a great hero. I loved him with Sarah and while this wasn't really a slow burn romance, their relationship was at a great pace. The only issue I had, was the scene where Theo offers Sarah to his friend but our Sarah sure made Theo grovel after!
My Ratings
Heroine: 5/5 🩷
Hero: 4/5 💙
Story: 4/5 📚
Steam: 4/5 ❤️🔥
Pace: 4/5 ⌛️
Overall Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5
📜Favorite quote[s]:
“But next time you tell me to go like I don’t matter … I will go.” – Sarah
💜Tropes:
⏵ Opposites Attract
⏵ Small Town Romance
⏵ Close Proximity
⏵ Shy Heroine x Dirty Talking Hero
📚Series or Standalone:
Standalone Series – this is book #3 of The Highlands Series (different couples in each book.)
🎧 or 📖: I read this book on my Kindle.
🤔 Would I recommend:
Yes!!!
📖 what is it about?
Nobody knows that the shy housekeeper at Ardnoch, Sarah, is a bestselling crime novel. She's been approached by a couple of producers that want to adapt the books into a tv show which is why she approaches Theo Cavendish, an award-winning screenwriter.
When Sarah approaches Theo, he declines. He writes his own stuff and wants to keep it that way. However, after binge reading Sarah's books, he wants in.
💭my thoughts
I loved Sarah from the first book in this series. She was the shy housekeeper that blushed red whenever she was near Lachlan, or anyone really. She's felt invisible for a long time and while she was shy, she wasn't a doormat.
Theo was a great hero. I loved him with Sarah and while this wasn't really a slow burn romance, their relationship was at a great pace. The only issue I had, was the scene where Theo offers Sarah to his friend but our Sarah sure made Theo grovel after!
My Ratings
Heroine: 5/5 🩷
Hero: 4/5 💙
Story: 4/5 📚
Steam: 4/5 ❤️🔥
Pace: 4/5 ⌛️
Overall Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5
📜Favorite quote[s]:
“But next time you tell me to go like I don’t matter … I will go.” – Sarah
💜Tropes:
⏵ Opposites Attract
⏵ Small Town Romance
⏵ Close Proximity
⏵ Shy Heroine x Dirty Talking Hero
📚Series or Standalone:
Standalone Series – this is book #3 of The Highlands Series (different couples in each book.)
🎧 or 📖: I read this book on my Kindle.
🤔 Would I recommend:
Yes!!!
February 19, 2024
Through the Glen is book 3 in the Highlands series by Samantha Young but it can definitely be read as a standalone (I skipped book 2). I adored book 1 in this series but I didn't end up loving this one as much. The heroine, Sarah, is the author of a popular book series that is going to be made into a TV show. The hero, Theo, is a producer and Sarah wants him to help her write the screenplay. The first 50ish% of this book was slow and somewhat boring I actually almost DNFed at one point because I was really bored. They are just in a cottage writing and I wasn't a big fan of their chemistry. However, the second half when the suspense picks up was so much more interesting to me. I ended up really enjoying it. Their relationship grew on me. I am still not the biggest fan of either character I had a hard time connecting with them but by the end, I liked them together.
I am giving this 4 stars but it's a low 4 stars.
I am giving this 4 stars but it's a low 4 stars.
March 20, 2024
Sarah has always kept to herself and never been really confident. Unfortunately her childhood made her be afraid of being herself. I love how Theo helped her find her voice. They are so cute together. They learned to love themselves as they fell in love with eachother.
If you love a romantic suspense story you will love this series. I get addicted to the characters and always can't wait for the next book.
If you love a romantic suspense story you will love this series. I get addicted to the characters and always can't wait for the next book.
February 8, 2024
Ok let’s be honest, none of us thought that we would love Theo because he was a huge prat in North and Aria’s novel, despite the glimpses of goodness we peeked. But I have to tell you I think that Theo is my favorite despicable, wounded, and bastard of a hero in any novel I have read in a long time. Samantha Young has such a beautiful ability to pull readers into the lives of her characters, their backstories and the emotional trauma that has shaped them into the broken individuals they are that you can’t help but fall into the story and never want to crawl out. This story is filled with pain, passion, exploration, and laughter right along with the chance for two people to truly heal one another and find their way out of the darkness that has kept them both back from living full and fulfilled lives for far too long. This series continues to amaze and thrill me and with each new story I find myself wanting to jump on a plane and fly to Scotland (again) so that I can find out myself if the beauty of the Highlands might present me with a new and amazing chance at love and life. I cannot wait for the next book and I know I will devour it just as quickly as I have the last three stories in this series—and not to mention the original Ardnoch series, which cannot be discounted and really shouldn’t be missed.
Sarah McCulloch has finally made the difficult decision to come out of her shell and move on from her day job as a housekeeper at the esteemed Ardnoch Estate, to continue pursuing her shining career as a bestselling author. But before she does she has one last task—to ask the gorgeous and award-winning screenwriter Theo Cavendish if he will team up with her to write the screenplay for her books. Theo can’t believe his ears when Sarah admits her secret, but despite his writer’s block, he always works alone and turns her down; but when he is forced to reconsider its decision he finds himself chasing her instead to ask her to allow him to work with her. Spending time together at Sarah’s secluded beach-side cottage, they begin to grow close and their friendship evolves into something more, leading to a passionate relationship neither of them is prepared for. When they leave their privacy, they are forced to face challenges and truths neither of them are ready for and they have to come to terms with their differences quickly or they will lose the emotional connection they have developed. Can an emotionally stunted former playboy and an innocent but brave woman find a way to grow together and find love or will they be forever separated by their vast differences?
I loved getting to know these two and seeing them get to know one another, because let’s be honest the secrets they have been keeping from everyone around them, with only a few exceptions, have made them both island in a sea with no way to cross to them. Sarah’s shyness, fears, and insecurities from her youth, before moving to Ardnoch with her grandfather, left a deep and abiding stamp on her, preventing her from moving forward and becoming the woman that she was always meant to be. She is passionate, smart, witty, and sweet, but she has so many fears and anxieties that she truly fears venturing out into the world and so many experiences bring up painful memories for her. But the beautiful dichotomy of her is that when her friends, family, or lover are having their own issues with past pains or insecurities she is soft and loving enough to be there for them, forgiving them and allowing them into or back into her heart when so many others might hold grudges. I loved her playfulness with Theo, even when he was at his darkest, giving him that respite and showing him that life is not always meant to be so serious. Theo was a dark soul, his ability to hold a grudge and willingness to wallow in his own darkness a little bit worrying, but on the other side of the coin he was always there for his friends. He feels so deeply especially the pain of loss and betrayal from those that should have loved him the most that he has never recovered, never let go of the anger that shaped him in to the prick he presents to everyone except Sarah. For Sarah he is willing to be softer, to be a better man and forgive those that have tried to break him, but with her love he will prove they failed. I loved his sweetness under the gruff exterior, his mischievousness and his willingness to play with Sarah even if he rarely lost his edge. The passion he shared with her as he brought her out of her share allowed him to find his own softness and her gentleness smoothed out the hasher edges of his personality, allowing the puzzle pieces of their hearts to fit together perfectly.
Is there ever a better story than the edgy asshole falling in love with the innocent lass, getting his heart handed to him, and finding himself tamed once and for all? I cannot tell you just how much I enjoyed this story, but just to say I think I only moved three times during the entire time I was reading. Sarah is the type of woman that you just love to watch blossom as she heals from her loss and finds her way past her shyness, but the best part is as she finds her footing as a passionate and loving woman with the help of the man that is slowly stealing her heart, even before he captures her body. She can’t resist the sweetness that Theo only seems to show when he is around her and begins to see the true man buried under the pain and hatred he has hidden behind for years, and her determination to bring out that true loving man shows that despite her misgivings she will fight for her love. Theo is one of those characters that you love to hate, but in the end you are rooting for because you feel his pain right alongside him. He was so betrayed and never got over it, but the healing and support he gets from Sarah allows him to embrace the man he truly has always been underneath the angry shell he shows to the world and instead be the caring, giving, and loving man he is. I loved the teasing, and sometimes naughty banter that these two shared continuously, but the passion that they shared was evident even when they fought it in the beginning. However once they unleashed that heat, there was no hiding that they were compatible physically and the chemistry would always be an underlying part of their relationship. I am dying for the next book, which I understand will be between Sarah’s cousin, Jared, and Aria’s sister, Allegra, because from the scenes in this book that one is going to be another explosive and emotional rollercoaster. Ms. Young is quickly becoming one of my favorite go-to authors and you can surely bet I am spreading the word far and wide, because no one should miss the greatness that is Through the Glen, and into The Highlands.
Sarah McCulloch has finally made the difficult decision to come out of her shell and move on from her day job as a housekeeper at the esteemed Ardnoch Estate, to continue pursuing her shining career as a bestselling author. But before she does she has one last task—to ask the gorgeous and award-winning screenwriter Theo Cavendish if he will team up with her to write the screenplay for her books. Theo can’t believe his ears when Sarah admits her secret, but despite his writer’s block, he always works alone and turns her down; but when he is forced to reconsider its decision he finds himself chasing her instead to ask her to allow him to work with her. Spending time together at Sarah’s secluded beach-side cottage, they begin to grow close and their friendship evolves into something more, leading to a passionate relationship neither of them is prepared for. When they leave their privacy, they are forced to face challenges and truths neither of them are ready for and they have to come to terms with their differences quickly or they will lose the emotional connection they have developed. Can an emotionally stunted former playboy and an innocent but brave woman find a way to grow together and find love or will they be forever separated by their vast differences?
I loved getting to know these two and seeing them get to know one another, because let’s be honest the secrets they have been keeping from everyone around them, with only a few exceptions, have made them both island in a sea with no way to cross to them. Sarah’s shyness, fears, and insecurities from her youth, before moving to Ardnoch with her grandfather, left a deep and abiding stamp on her, preventing her from moving forward and becoming the woman that she was always meant to be. She is passionate, smart, witty, and sweet, but she has so many fears and anxieties that she truly fears venturing out into the world and so many experiences bring up painful memories for her. But the beautiful dichotomy of her is that when her friends, family, or lover are having their own issues with past pains or insecurities she is soft and loving enough to be there for them, forgiving them and allowing them into or back into her heart when so many others might hold grudges. I loved her playfulness with Theo, even when he was at his darkest, giving him that respite and showing him that life is not always meant to be so serious. Theo was a dark soul, his ability to hold a grudge and willingness to wallow in his own darkness a little bit worrying, but on the other side of the coin he was always there for his friends. He feels so deeply especially the pain of loss and betrayal from those that should have loved him the most that he has never recovered, never let go of the anger that shaped him in to the prick he presents to everyone except Sarah. For Sarah he is willing to be softer, to be a better man and forgive those that have tried to break him, but with her love he will prove they failed. I loved his sweetness under the gruff exterior, his mischievousness and his willingness to play with Sarah even if he rarely lost his edge. The passion he shared with her as he brought her out of her share allowed him to find his own softness and her gentleness smoothed out the hasher edges of his personality, allowing the puzzle pieces of their hearts to fit together perfectly.
Is there ever a better story than the edgy asshole falling in love with the innocent lass, getting his heart handed to him, and finding himself tamed once and for all? I cannot tell you just how much I enjoyed this story, but just to say I think I only moved three times during the entire time I was reading. Sarah is the type of woman that you just love to watch blossom as she heals from her loss and finds her way past her shyness, but the best part is as she finds her footing as a passionate and loving woman with the help of the man that is slowly stealing her heart, even before he captures her body. She can’t resist the sweetness that Theo only seems to show when he is around her and begins to see the true man buried under the pain and hatred he has hidden behind for years, and her determination to bring out that true loving man shows that despite her misgivings she will fight for her love. Theo is one of those characters that you love to hate, but in the end you are rooting for because you feel his pain right alongside him. He was so betrayed and never got over it, but the healing and support he gets from Sarah allows him to embrace the man he truly has always been underneath the angry shell he shows to the world and instead be the caring, giving, and loving man he is. I loved the teasing, and sometimes naughty banter that these two shared continuously, but the passion that they shared was evident even when they fought it in the beginning. However once they unleashed that heat, there was no hiding that they were compatible physically and the chemistry would always be an underlying part of their relationship. I am dying for the next book, which I understand will be between Sarah’s cousin, Jared, and Aria’s sister, Allegra, because from the scenes in this book that one is going to be another explosive and emotional rollercoaster. Ms. Young is quickly becoming one of my favorite go-to authors and you can surely bet I am spreading the word far and wide, because no one should miss the greatness that is Through the Glen, and into The Highlands.
February 3, 2024
The only reason why I’m giving this book 5 stars is because goodreads doesn’t have the option to give more!
I didn’t just love this book, I LOVED this book.
Samantha! This was a work of art. I loved every book in this series but this book is by far my favourite. I devoured every page and didn’t want it to ever finish.
Samantha. Woman. You had me giggle and blushing like a school girl. I’m a grown a** woman.
This book was written so beautifully that I felt every emotion I was supposed to feel.
Everything Sarah felt, I felt. When she was happy, I felt that. When she was angry, I felt that. When she was hurt, I hurt with her too.
We were introduced to him last book and I actually fell for him then even though he was a d**k and so anti-love. I just knew that he was going to fall hard and his story was going to be the story. I felt that in my soul and I was right.
To everyone, including his good friend North and himself, Theo was known to be the cold hearted and arrogant person. We saw it in his interact with Sarah last book.
Sarah is the furthest thing to a doormat. She is intelligent, sweet, strong and brave. I loved how she didn’t take Theo’s crap. Their first interaction in his book was so satisfying, I loved seeing this side of Sarah and she walked away like a boss leaving him with his mouth open.
We get to know more about Theo and why he was the way he was. And I love him. I love the snarky side of him, I love the possessive, the angry, the protective, the funny, the seductive, the intelligent and vulnerable sides of him too. He was so well written.
And in the end, Theo was just a big softie always, he just needed someone to love him to pull that side out.
Oh and there is a serial killer on the loose too.
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I didn’t just love this book, I LOVED this book.
Samantha! This was a work of art. I loved every book in this series but this book is by far my favourite. I devoured every page and didn’t want it to ever finish.
Samantha. Woman. You had me giggle and blushing like a school girl. I’m a grown a** woman.
This book was written so beautifully that I felt every emotion I was supposed to feel.
Everything Sarah felt, I felt. When she was happy, I felt that. When she was angry, I felt that. When she was hurt, I hurt with her too.
We were introduced to him last book and I actually fell for him then even though he was a d**k and so anti-love. I just knew that he was going to fall hard and his story was going to be the story. I felt that in my soul and I was right.
To everyone, including his good friend North and himself, Theo was known to be the cold hearted and arrogant person. We saw it in his interact with Sarah last book.
Sarah is the furthest thing to a doormat. She is intelligent, sweet, strong and brave. I loved how she didn’t take Theo’s crap. Their first interaction in his book was so satisfying, I loved seeing this side of Sarah and she walked away like a boss leaving him with his mouth open.
We get to know more about Theo and why he was the way he was. And I love him. I love the snarky side of him, I love the possessive, the angry, the protective, the funny, the seductive, the intelligent and vulnerable sides of him too. He was so well written.
And in the end, Theo was just a big softie always, he just needed someone to love him to pull that side out.
Oh and there is a serial killer on the loose too.
Full review up on my insta soon
Book available now!
Ebook, paperback and audio!
January 21, 2024
There's no more unlikely pairing than Sarah McColloch and Theodore Cavendish. Theo is the son of British nobility, an accomplished screenwriter and producer, and an arrogant, unrepentant womanizer. Sarah is a shy, timid Scottish girl who works as a housekeeper and has no friends or family other than her cousin, Jared. What she does have is a secret, and it’s a big one.
Right before Sarah quits her job at Ardnoch Castle, she goes to Theo with a business proposition. Sarah is actually the author of a wildly popular psychological thriller book series, under a pseudonym of course, and she wants Theo's help bringing it to the big screen. Theo reacts in his usual condescending, hubristic way, but then he reads the book Sarah left with him. Not only does he want this series for his own, but the writer's block that's been plaguing him is gone.
Who knew that the unapologetic playboy could fall for a woman? And for the quiet, invisible girl who seems afraid of her own shadow, at that. Oh my heart y’all, these two are freaking phenomenal together!! The secrets and past hurts that are revealed and the personal growth for both Theo and Sarah are amazing. The charmingly delightful way they go from disinterest to colleagues to friends to lovers to lifelines is a poignant, heartfelt journey, and I couldn’t get enough.
I love characters with multiple layers and hidden depths, and both Sarah and Theo have them in spades. I can’t find the words to tell you how magnificent their story is. It's raw and real, interspersed with humor and charm, and topped off with smoking chemistry and deep, abiding love. This is my new favorite in the series, and I have no doubt this extraordinary, unforgettable read will make your romantic heart ecstatically happy!
Right before Sarah quits her job at Ardnoch Castle, she goes to Theo with a business proposition. Sarah is actually the author of a wildly popular psychological thriller book series, under a pseudonym of course, and she wants Theo's help bringing it to the big screen. Theo reacts in his usual condescending, hubristic way, but then he reads the book Sarah left with him. Not only does he want this series for his own, but the writer's block that's been plaguing him is gone.
Who knew that the unapologetic playboy could fall for a woman? And for the quiet, invisible girl who seems afraid of her own shadow, at that. Oh my heart y’all, these two are freaking phenomenal together!! The secrets and past hurts that are revealed and the personal growth for both Theo and Sarah are amazing. The charmingly delightful way they go from disinterest to colleagues to friends to lovers to lifelines is a poignant, heartfelt journey, and I couldn’t get enough.
I love characters with multiple layers and hidden depths, and both Sarah and Theo have them in spades. I can’t find the words to tell you how magnificent their story is. It's raw and real, interspersed with humor and charm, and topped off with smoking chemistry and deep, abiding love. This is my new favorite in the series, and I have no doubt this extraordinary, unforgettable read will make your romantic heart ecstatically happy!
February 8, 2024
ARC Review!
I was eagerly anticipating the release of the third book in the 'The Highlands' series, especially after how much I loved the second book. True to my expectations, it did not disappoint!
Meet Sarah McCulloch, an introverted housekeeper at Ardnoch Estate and a bestselling crime writer operating under a pen name. On her last day of work, she approaches Theo Cavendish, an award-winning screenwriter, with a proposition: to collaborate on adapting her novels into screenplays.
When he shows up at her door to accept her proposal, they spend weeks secluded in her cottage, leading to a passionate and intense connection. However, their bubble burst with news of a serial killer bringing Theo's famous screenplay murders to life. Now, Theo must anticipate the killer's next moves to protect their lives. As they confront traumas from their past, they realise their connection serves as a grounding force for both of them.
I love how this series extends beyond romance, incorporating mystery and suspense. This book has just the right amount of spice, and the chemistry between Theo and Sarah kept me engaged throughout. Definitely recommend this series for anyone who wants a touch of action with their romance.
I was eagerly anticipating the release of the third book in the 'The Highlands' series, especially after how much I loved the second book. True to my expectations, it did not disappoint!
Meet Sarah McCulloch, an introverted housekeeper at Ardnoch Estate and a bestselling crime writer operating under a pen name. On her last day of work, she approaches Theo Cavendish, an award-winning screenwriter, with a proposition: to collaborate on adapting her novels into screenplays.
When he shows up at her door to accept her proposal, they spend weeks secluded in her cottage, leading to a passionate and intense connection. However, their bubble burst with news of a serial killer bringing Theo's famous screenplay murders to life. Now, Theo must anticipate the killer's next moves to protect their lives. As they confront traumas from their past, they realise their connection serves as a grounding force for both of them.
I love how this series extends beyond romance, incorporating mystery and suspense. This book has just the right amount of spice, and the chemistry between Theo and Sarah kept me engaged throughout. Definitely recommend this series for anyone who wants a touch of action with their romance.
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