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Highland Hope #0.1
One Summer Changes All
A summer where love takes every obstacle.
When Lila Harper reluctantly accepts an internship with an equestrian magazine, she expects a dull summer. But a visit to distant relatives in the Scottish Highlands opens her eyes to the charm of the small town of Kirkby and its people.
There she crosses paths with champion show jumper Cameron Sinclair, whose horse Artemis refuses to perform. As she helps Cameron find the cause, an undeniable spark ignites between them. But can their attraction survive across different worlds and busy careers when Lila’s brief time in Kirkby ends?
As she races to write articles that could make or break her future, and Cameron faces the loss of the only life he’s ever known, they must decide if their Highland love can last beyond the summer’s end.
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"One Summer Changes All" is a novella-sized prequel to the "Highland Happiness" series. No spoilers, lots of joy!
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While you can read each story as a standalone this is the upcoming order of my series including publishing dates:
One Summer Changes All: prequel novella, out now
Forever in Your Arms: novel, coming in January 2025
Spice Up My Life: novel, April 25
High Spirits & Gentle Beasts: novel, July 25
Return to You: Novella, September 25
All’s Fair in Love and Truth: novel, October 25
The Things We Weave for Love: novel, January 26
Clay, Love and Everything in Between: novel, April 26
Finding My Way to You: novel, July 26
One Strike for Love: novel, October 26
Sparking the Flame Within: novel, January 27
When Lila Harper reluctantly accepts an internship with an equestrian magazine, she expects a dull summer. But a visit to distant relatives in the Scottish Highlands opens her eyes to the charm of the small town of Kirkby and its people.
There she crosses paths with champion show jumper Cameron Sinclair, whose horse Artemis refuses to perform. As she helps Cameron find the cause, an undeniable spark ignites between them. But can their attraction survive across different worlds and busy careers when Lila’s brief time in Kirkby ends?
As she races to write articles that could make or break her future, and Cameron faces the loss of the only life he’s ever known, they must decide if their Highland love can last beyond the summer’s end.
♥♥♥
"One Summer Changes All" is a novella-sized prequel to the "Highland Happiness" series. No spoilers, lots of joy!
♥♥♥
While you can read each story as a standalone this is the upcoming order of my series including publishing dates:
One Summer Changes All: prequel novella, out now
Forever in Your Arms: novel, coming in January 2025
Spice Up My Life: novel, April 25
High Spirits & Gentle Beasts: novel, July 25
Return to You: Novella, September 25
All’s Fair in Love and Truth: novel, October 25
The Things We Weave for Love: novel, January 26
Clay, Love and Everything in Between: novel, April 26
Finding My Way to You: novel, July 26
One Strike for Love: novel, October 26
Sparking the Flame Within: novel, January 27
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Published July 26, 2024
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April 17, 2025
Short romantic novella
One Summer Changes All by Charlotte McGregor
This is a short story set in the Scottish lands of Kirkby. If you’re looking for a quick read for your commute or a beach read, consider "One Summer Changes All." The story follows two people, recently out of a relationship, who visit family and friends in the Highlands. As they navigate struggles in their careers and uncertainty about the future, they end up meeting in a small countryside town through mutual connections. From their first meeting, they couldn't forget each other, but the thought of returning to their lives in different cities made them doubt their next move.
It’s a summer romance, but from an adult perspective. Although it’s a brief story, it feels complete. Crafting a shorter novel with a proper beginning and end is often more challenging than writing a longer one, where there’s more time to develop characters and their stories.
One Summer Changes All by Charlotte McGregor
This is a short story set in the Scottish lands of Kirkby. If you’re looking for a quick read for your commute or a beach read, consider "One Summer Changes All." The story follows two people, recently out of a relationship, who visit family and friends in the Highlands. As they navigate struggles in their careers and uncertainty about the future, they end up meeting in a small countryside town through mutual connections. From their first meeting, they couldn't forget each other, but the thought of returning to their lives in different cities made them doubt their next move.
It’s a summer romance, but from an adult perspective. Although it’s a brief story, it feels complete. Crafting a shorter novel with a proper beginning and end is often more challenging than writing a longer one, where there’s more time to develop characters and their stories.
October 2, 2025
This is the first story, a quick read, that starts this series. One that can be read whenever, but I suggest it is enjoyed before Kendrick and Shona's story (book 3), as this pair is mentioned in that storyline and it's best if you've already understood their story beforehand.
I enjoyed the situation that brought Lilah and Cameron together. All the characters in this world are easy to connect with and I happily lost myself in Kirkby again.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author.
I enjoyed the situation that brought Lilah and Cameron together. All the characters in this world are easy to connect with and I happily lost myself in Kirkby again.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author.
August 18, 2025
Sweet start:
This was a sweet and enjoyable novella that marks the beginning of the new Highland Happiness series. It isn't necessary to read this before starting the series, however it does introduce a number of the small Scottish town residents and is a cute story in its own right.
Cameron and Lila were good together and although their romance was a simple one, I nevertheless enjoyed seeing them find their way to HEA. However the ending was very abrupt and not fully resolved. It could have benefited from a proper epilogue and not just the statement of facts in the author's note.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.
This was a sweet and enjoyable novella that marks the beginning of the new Highland Happiness series. It isn't necessary to read this before starting the series, however it does introduce a number of the small Scottish town residents and is a cute story in its own right.
Cameron and Lila were good together and although their romance was a simple one, I nevertheless enjoyed seeing them find their way to HEA. However the ending was very abrupt and not fully resolved. It could have benefited from a proper epilogue and not just the statement of facts in the author's note.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.
October 23, 2025
Another well written story of Kirkby and the people who lived there. Lila is visiting her family while in Kirkby to write a article about the old fashions that people wore awhile ago. Cameron is also there with his horse that is refusing to jump the obstacles that follows the tours. He has his horse at a farm that will try to help find a way to make her better so they can rejoin the circuit. Both run into each other, having just left a bad breakup and not wanting another. The issues all these characters deal with and are able to find their happily ever after. Some old friends from earlier stories are back. A good book to curl up with and enjoy. Would recommend to others.
I receive this book and leave this unbiased, honest review.
I receive this book and leave this unbiased, honest review.
January 5, 2025
Can we please get an encore to Cameron and Lila's story? Please?
I loved this couple so much with their seemingly unattainable dreams and incompatible circumstances, and devoured their story from start to finish. I can't wait to read more about Kirkby and its characterful, quirky inhabitants.
I loved this couple so much with their seemingly unattainable dreams and incompatible circumstances, and devoured their story from start to finish. I can't wait to read more about Kirkby and its characterful, quirky inhabitants.
March 6, 2025
So glad to be back in Kirkby! Getting reaquainted with past characters while getting to know new ones is always enjoyable!
Watching Lila and Cameron work together to solve a mystery while their chemistry ignites was fantastic!
I am looking forward to returning to Kirkby soon!
Watching Lila and Cameron work together to solve a mystery while their chemistry ignites was fantastic!
I am looking forward to returning to Kirkby soon!
November 7, 2025
One Summer Changes All the Highland Happiness Prequel by Charlotte McGregor is a charming short story about the Scottish Highlands, romance and fun. I really enjoyed reading about these characters and the Scottish Highlands.
May 25, 2025
An enjoyable story.
August 12, 2025
Was a good beginning. Weak ending. I like how the breeds are specifick. Someone with knowledge wrote this.
October 9, 2025
still
Neither journalists nor show jumpers are my cup of tea, still being a big fan of Charlotte I decided to give Lila and Cameron´s story a chance and I wasn´t disappointed.
Neither journalists nor show jumpers are my cup of tea, still being a big fan of Charlotte I decided to give Lila and Cameron´s story a chance and I wasn´t disappointed.
October 9, 2025
Jumping into love
It was a cute story of a young journalist and a famous horse trainer and jumper meet. Its well written with them not sure of each other. But love concurs all.
It was a cute story of a young journalist and a famous horse trainer and jumper meet. Its well written with them not sure of each other. But love concurs all.
October 31, 2025
A lovely series!
This series is a lovely and cute short story with nice characters. And horses in a nice country side place .
This series is a lovely and cute short story with nice characters. And horses in a nice country side place .
December 28, 2025
Fine short story, seems like an intro for the series
No spice at all
LOTS of characters introduced
No spice at all
LOTS of characters introduced
July 18, 2022
"Ein Sommer in Kirkby: Eine sommerliche Schottland-Romanze in den Highlands (Highland Happiness)" von Charlotte McGregor
Meine Meinung:
Ein Kurzurlaub in den schottischen Highlands!!!
Ich kenne die Highland Hope Reihe der Autorin (natürlich) schon und bin nicht nur in ihren Schreibstil verliebt sondern mag es auch sehr, wie anschaulich sie die Örtlichkeiten beschreibt.
Kirkby selber, ist ja leider ein fiktives Örtchen, aber genauso wie Charlotte McGregor es beschreibt, sehen die Dörfer in den Highlands tatsächlich aus.
Die Geschichte liest sich flüssig und ist aufgrund der Tatsache, daß sie ja eine Novelle ist, auch schnell ( leider! )
zu Ende gelesen.
Wir lernen neben Lila und Cameron auch ein paar der Buchcharaktere kennen und ich finde sie durchweg lebensnah und facettenreich angelegt, und das obwohl man ja gar nicht so viel Zeit hat sie kennen zu lernen.
Eine wunderschöne Geschichte, um auszuspannen, in die Highlands zu reisen und dem Fernweh nach Schottland zu frönen.
Zum Inhalt:
Wenn ein kleines Dorf im Nirgendwo plötzlich zum Zentrum deiner Welt wird ...
Lila Harper hat eine Mission: Um einen besseren Job als ihr Volontariat bei der Reitsportzeitschrift »Horse & Hound« zu ergattern, reist sie zu entfernten Verwandten nach Kirkby. Ein Artikel über das schillernde Herrenhaus Monroe Manor soll ihr Karrieresprungbrett werden.
Profireiter Cameron Sinclair wollte nie wieder nach Kirkby zurückkehren, doch sein wertvolles Springpferd Artemis verweigert auf einmal jede Zusammenarbeit. Jetzt kann nur noch sein alter Mentor, der Pferdeflüsterer Rupert Fraser helfen.
Doch dann kommt alles anders: Exzentrische Dorfbewohner, eine wütende Exfreundin, Mister Spock und ein mythisches Wasserpferd in Loch Leary können nicht verhindern, dass zwischen Lila und Cameron die Funken sprühen und die Liebe einschlägt.
Zur Info:
»Ein Sommer in Kirkby«ist ein in sich abgeschlossener Liebesroman, der im fiktiven schottischen Highland-Dorf Kirby spielt und bereits einige Figuren aus »Highland Hope« und »Highland Happiness« enthält - ganz ohne zu spoilern!
Meine Meinung:
Ein Kurzurlaub in den schottischen Highlands!!!
Ich kenne die Highland Hope Reihe der Autorin (natürlich) schon und bin nicht nur in ihren Schreibstil verliebt sondern mag es auch sehr, wie anschaulich sie die Örtlichkeiten beschreibt.
Kirkby selber, ist ja leider ein fiktives Örtchen, aber genauso wie Charlotte McGregor es beschreibt, sehen die Dörfer in den Highlands tatsächlich aus.
Die Geschichte liest sich flüssig und ist aufgrund der Tatsache, daß sie ja eine Novelle ist, auch schnell ( leider! )
zu Ende gelesen.
Wir lernen neben Lila und Cameron auch ein paar der Buchcharaktere kennen und ich finde sie durchweg lebensnah und facettenreich angelegt, und das obwohl man ja gar nicht so viel Zeit hat sie kennen zu lernen.
Eine wunderschöne Geschichte, um auszuspannen, in die Highlands zu reisen und dem Fernweh nach Schottland zu frönen.
Zum Inhalt:
Wenn ein kleines Dorf im Nirgendwo plötzlich zum Zentrum deiner Welt wird ...
Lila Harper hat eine Mission: Um einen besseren Job als ihr Volontariat bei der Reitsportzeitschrift »Horse & Hound« zu ergattern, reist sie zu entfernten Verwandten nach Kirkby. Ein Artikel über das schillernde Herrenhaus Monroe Manor soll ihr Karrieresprungbrett werden.
Profireiter Cameron Sinclair wollte nie wieder nach Kirkby zurückkehren, doch sein wertvolles Springpferd Artemis verweigert auf einmal jede Zusammenarbeit. Jetzt kann nur noch sein alter Mentor, der Pferdeflüsterer Rupert Fraser helfen.
Doch dann kommt alles anders: Exzentrische Dorfbewohner, eine wütende Exfreundin, Mister Spock und ein mythisches Wasserpferd in Loch Leary können nicht verhindern, dass zwischen Lila und Cameron die Funken sprühen und die Liebe einschlägt.
Zur Info:
»Ein Sommer in Kirkby«ist ein in sich abgeschlossener Liebesroman, der im fiktiven schottischen Highland-Dorf Kirby spielt und bereits einige Figuren aus »Highland Hope« und »Highland Happiness« enthält - ganz ohne zu spoilern!
August 12, 2022
Ein Schmankerl aus dem Kirkby Universum
Meine Meinung:
Ich bin ein riesengroßer Kirkby-Fan. Die Highland Hope Reihe von Charlotte McGregor ist für mich eine absolute Wohlfühlreihe. In jedem Buch geht es um ein anderes Paar, man trifft aber liebgewonnene Charaktere aus den vorangegangenen Büchern wieder. Unter den Dorfbewohnern sind einige ganz schön skurrile Persönlichkeiten dabei, aber gerade das macht die Reihe so lesenswert.
"Ein Sommer in Kirkby" ist ein Kurzroman, der in sich abgeschlossen ist, der aber schon einige Personen aus der Reihe enthält. Aber keine Angst, man wird nicht gespoilert.
Dieser Kurzroman macht Lust auf mehr, es fühlt sich für mich an, wie "nach Hause zu kommen". Für den vollen Lesespaß empfehle ich, die Reihe von Anfang an zu lesen. Es gint außerdem grandiose Neuigkeiten, ab 2023 gibt es mit der "Highland Happiness Reihe" wieder neues aus Kirkby. Von mir gibt es eine Leseempfehlung für die komplette Reihe und 5 von 5 Sternen.
Meine Meinung:
Ich bin ein riesengroßer Kirkby-Fan. Die Highland Hope Reihe von Charlotte McGregor ist für mich eine absolute Wohlfühlreihe. In jedem Buch geht es um ein anderes Paar, man trifft aber liebgewonnene Charaktere aus den vorangegangenen Büchern wieder. Unter den Dorfbewohnern sind einige ganz schön skurrile Persönlichkeiten dabei, aber gerade das macht die Reihe so lesenswert.
"Ein Sommer in Kirkby" ist ein Kurzroman, der in sich abgeschlossen ist, der aber schon einige Personen aus der Reihe enthält. Aber keine Angst, man wird nicht gespoilert.
Dieser Kurzroman macht Lust auf mehr, es fühlt sich für mich an, wie "nach Hause zu kommen". Für den vollen Lesespaß empfehle ich, die Reihe von Anfang an zu lesen. Es gint außerdem grandiose Neuigkeiten, ab 2023 gibt es mit der "Highland Happiness Reihe" wieder neues aus Kirkby. Von mir gibt es eine Leseempfehlung für die komplette Reihe und 5 von 5 Sternen.
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