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The Glenbriar #16
Christmas Wishes at the Station Bookshop
Maybe this Christmas, they’ll find their happy ending
After one toxic relationship too many and more failed jobs than she can count, spirited Scarlett Finch has lost her sparkle and doesn’t think she can face this year’s festive season. The last thing she expects is to land a Christmas job at Glenbriar’s Little Station Bookshop, especially not thanks to a slightly unhinged older woman with a parrot, a pug, a wild imagination, and some crackpot ideas for displays – not to mention a flair for making unexpected decisions, like hiring Scarlett without telling the owner.
Widowed dad-of-three Lloyd Miller is just trying to keep life on track. Between moving house, juggling his day job, and preparing to take over the bookshop from his retired mum, the chaos inside the shop is the last thing he needs, particularly when it includes Scarlett, the woman he shared a no-strings summer fling with… and hasn’t stopped thinking about since.
While Glenbriar twinkles with Christmas lights, both Scarlett and Lloyd are haunted by their pasts, drawn together in their present, and uncertain of their future.
A bookshop full of anonymous wishes might just give them the courage to make their own – but with neither convinced they deserve a second chance, it’ll take more than festive magic to open the book on a new romance. They can’t change the past – but they can still choose how the story goes.♥ Christmas Wishes at the Station Bookshop is the 16th book in The Glenbriar Series , but can be read on its own as a standalone.
♥ Set in the highlands of Scotland in a small town with fun, romance, drama, and a guaranteed happy ending, Christmas Wishes at the Station Bookshop has a bit of steam and lots of heart.
After one toxic relationship too many and more failed jobs than she can count, spirited Scarlett Finch has lost her sparkle and doesn’t think she can face this year’s festive season. The last thing she expects is to land a Christmas job at Glenbriar’s Little Station Bookshop, especially not thanks to a slightly unhinged older woman with a parrot, a pug, a wild imagination, and some crackpot ideas for displays – not to mention a flair for making unexpected decisions, like hiring Scarlett without telling the owner.
Widowed dad-of-three Lloyd Miller is just trying to keep life on track. Between moving house, juggling his day job, and preparing to take over the bookshop from his retired mum, the chaos inside the shop is the last thing he needs, particularly when it includes Scarlett, the woman he shared a no-strings summer fling with… and hasn’t stopped thinking about since.
While Glenbriar twinkles with Christmas lights, both Scarlett and Lloyd are haunted by their pasts, drawn together in their present, and uncertain of their future.
A bookshop full of anonymous wishes might just give them the courage to make their own – but with neither convinced they deserve a second chance, it’ll take more than festive magic to open the book on a new romance. They can’t change the past – but they can still choose how the story goes.♥ Christmas Wishes at the Station Bookshop is the 16th book in The Glenbriar Series , but can be read on its own as a standalone.
♥ Set in the highlands of Scotland in a small town with fun, romance, drama, and a guaranteed happy ending, Christmas Wishes at the Station Bookshop has a bit of steam and lots of heart.
300 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 14, 2025
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About the author
Margaret Amatt
31 books51 followersMargaret is a Scottish author and chocolate lover who has been writing stories for over twenty years (possibly more if you count her primary school efforts). Her early works will never see the light of day and are locked in dusty vaults on some old floppy disks. But after all those years of practise, Margaret released her first novel A Winter Haven in 2021. This is the first of a ten-book series set on the gorgeous Scottish Isle of Mull.
The stories are unashamedly romantic but with lots of drama and an eclectic mix of characters. Each book can be read as a standalone but followers of the series will enjoy catching up with previous characters.
A new spin-off series based in the Scottish Highlands is coming out in 2023. Look out for the Glenbriar Series throughout the year.
The stories are unashamedly romantic but with lots of drama and an eclectic mix of characters. Each book can be read as a standalone but followers of the series will enjoy catching up with previous characters.
A new spin-off series based in the Scottish Highlands is coming out in 2023. Look out for the Glenbriar Series throughout the year.
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November 27, 2025
I remember Scarlett and Lloyd from Fight or Flirt on the Scenic Route and I’m delighted they have their own book. The bookshop setting was inspired and Scarlett spotting a temporary job there was fate. The wishing tree worked its magic and Lloyd is surprised to find Scarlett working in the bookshop. Lloyd has his children to consider and he’s determined to keep his distance.
Despite a few obstacles and interference this pair are drawn to each other and I was willing them on to get together. Emotional, dreamy and so romantic.
Despite a few obstacles and interference this pair are drawn to each other and I was willing them on to get together. Emotional, dreamy and so romantic.
November 18, 2025
This was a delightful book to read in the run up to Christmas.
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November 14, 2025
If you like lots of romance with your Christmas books, this one is a winner. Set mainly in a bookshop at Glenbriar’s railway station, it is a festive treat that ticked this bookworm's boxes. There’s even a potty-mouthed parrot to add to the humour.
We last saw Scarlett when she was on a coach trip around Skye, where she met widower, Lloyd. Their connection was undeniable, but their fling was brief, lasting only until everyone returned home. So, I was delighted to catch up with her and learn what had been happening.
Scarlett lands a job almost by accident. She’s just in the right place at the right time and spots a wish, asking for help. That turns out to be the best possible result, and the path is laid for her new career. I really loved Scarlett’s character; she has made some poor choices regarding partners, but her heart has remained hopeful and kind, despite taking some awful knocks. She has a strong desire to make others happy, even at the expense of her own joy.
Lloyd clearly loved his family, which consisted of two sons and a daughter. He was protective of his late wife’s memory and obviously loved her dearly. However, his brief fling with Scarlett had remained in his memory from the summer; what he didn’t realise was that she lived in Glenbriar. Relocating from their home in Edinburgh, the family had moved to Glenbriar to be near Lloyd’s mum, Rita, who had passed ownership of her bookshop to Lloyd due to her decreasing mobility. Rita had also reacted badly to Scarlett’s presence on the coach trip.
I was really taken with Lloyd and found myself rooting for him to find happiness. His devastation from losing his wife and uprooting his family was evident, but his determination to find contentment for them all remained his top priority.
There is a strong sense of community in this story, and I loved how characters from earlier books appeared occasionally, but it doesn’t matter if you haven’t read any of the other books; this is perfectly enjoyable as a standalone.
I absolutely loved it and look forward to my next trip to Glenbriar.
We last saw Scarlett when she was on a coach trip around Skye, where she met widower, Lloyd. Their connection was undeniable, but their fling was brief, lasting only until everyone returned home. So, I was delighted to catch up with her and learn what had been happening.
Scarlett lands a job almost by accident. She’s just in the right place at the right time and spots a wish, asking for help. That turns out to be the best possible result, and the path is laid for her new career. I really loved Scarlett’s character; she has made some poor choices regarding partners, but her heart has remained hopeful and kind, despite taking some awful knocks. She has a strong desire to make others happy, even at the expense of her own joy.
Lloyd clearly loved his family, which consisted of two sons and a daughter. He was protective of his late wife’s memory and obviously loved her dearly. However, his brief fling with Scarlett had remained in his memory from the summer; what he didn’t realise was that she lived in Glenbriar. Relocating from their home in Edinburgh, the family had moved to Glenbriar to be near Lloyd’s mum, Rita, who had passed ownership of her bookshop to Lloyd due to her decreasing mobility. Rita had also reacted badly to Scarlett’s presence on the coach trip.
I was really taken with Lloyd and found myself rooting for him to find happiness. His devastation from losing his wife and uprooting his family was evident, but his determination to find contentment for them all remained his top priority.
There is a strong sense of community in this story, and I loved how characters from earlier books appeared occasionally, but it doesn’t matter if you haven’t read any of the other books; this is perfectly enjoyable as a standalone.
I absolutely loved it and look forward to my next trip to Glenbriar.
November 14, 2025
This is Book 16 in The Glenbriar Series and is now the turn of Scarlett and Lloyd.
For the obsessed, you will recognise this duo from Flirt of Fight on the Scenic Route (Book 14) and I was so, so happy this pair got their own story!
As many will know, I am utterly obsessed with the books in this series and this book wasn't no different.
The story is set within a Book Shop (✅️), with a quirky book shop worker (✅️) and with a Christmas backdrop (✅️✅️.)
Scarlett is back and still reeling from the disastrous summer, living with her Mum and trying to find herself and a stable job that isn't temping.
Having left Edinburgh, widower Lloyd has moved to Glenbriar with his 3 children, having taking a more remote role and taking over his Mum's Book Shop.
So imagine everyone's surprise when the pair bump into each other once again...
I absolutely adore this story as it is warm and cosy plus beautifully deals with the aftermath of a parental death within a family... the lingering grief, the confused children, the new desire for a fresh start while remembering the one lost.
I absolutely love Scarlett too as I think everyone can relate to her, has felt lost and inadequate at some point in their lives and just seeing her struggle initially.
The story of how these two slowly come together is so lovely to see. How they get to know each other again and of course how their family and friends adjust.
As always, I highly recommend this book and I can't wait for more in the series - eek!
For the obsessed, you will recognise this duo from Flirt of Fight on the Scenic Route (Book 14) and I was so, so happy this pair got their own story!
As many will know, I am utterly obsessed with the books in this series and this book wasn't no different.
The story is set within a Book Shop (✅️), with a quirky book shop worker (✅️) and with a Christmas backdrop (✅️✅️.)
Scarlett is back and still reeling from the disastrous summer, living with her Mum and trying to find herself and a stable job that isn't temping.
Having left Edinburgh, widower Lloyd has moved to Glenbriar with his 3 children, having taking a more remote role and taking over his Mum's Book Shop.
So imagine everyone's surprise when the pair bump into each other once again...
I absolutely adore this story as it is warm and cosy plus beautifully deals with the aftermath of a parental death within a family... the lingering grief, the confused children, the new desire for a fresh start while remembering the one lost.
I absolutely love Scarlett too as I think everyone can relate to her, has felt lost and inadequate at some point in their lives and just seeing her struggle initially.
The story of how these two slowly come together is so lovely to see. How they get to know each other again and of course how their family and friends adjust.
As always, I highly recommend this book and I can't wait for more in the series - eek!
December 11, 2025
Glenbriar at Christmas, a book shop and romance ~ what more could you want! We first met Scarlett and Lloyd in Fight or Flirt in the Scenic Route where they were both on the same coach trip. Scarlett Finch has lost her get up and go after some toxic relationships and failed jobs. She unexpectedly finds herself working at the Little Station Bookshop when she gets talked into helping out by a very quirky lady who has a pug, a bird and some very interesting ideas of how to display the books. Lloyd Miller is trying to hold his family together after his wife died and has moved back to Glenbriar with his three children. What he doesn’t expect to find is that the lady filling in at the family bookshop has hired Scarlett, who he hasn’t stopped thinking about since they had a fling in the summer. Scarlett and Lloyd are drawn to each other but with so many factors to consider can a relationship develop? This is such a lovely story about new beginnings, family, friendship and of course romance. I found the way that the different feelings surrounding grief and moving on was sensitively explored. Another great addition to a great series.
December 19, 2025
Saving the best till last
Having worked my way through both series, it was lovely to see the ultimate story. Lots to associate with & even the Christmas Carol and Love Actually elements helped it be relevant for us all. So glad I read this as Christmas approahes. Wish there were more, but if not, a wonderful way to leave them all. Thank you.
Having worked my way through both series, it was lovely to see the ultimate story. Lots to associate with & even the Christmas Carol and Love Actually elements helped it be relevant for us all. So glad I read this as Christmas approahes. Wish there were more, but if not, a wonderful way to leave them all. Thank you.
December 28, 2025
A lovely Christmas story.
This is a lovely Christmas read about Scarlett and finding love in the bookshop were she meets her old love ,
This is a lovely Christmas read about Scarlett and finding love in the bookshop were she meets her old love ,
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November 17, 2025Christmas Wishes at the Station Bookshop by Margaret Amatt
I received an advance review copy for free thanks to Rachel's Random Resources and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Blurb
Maybe this Christmas, they’ll find their happy ending
After one toxic relationship too many and more failed jobs than she can count, spirited Scarlett Finch has lost her sparkle and doesn’t think she can face this year’s festive season. The last thing she expects is to land a Christmas job at Glenbriar’s Little Station Bookshop, especially not thanks to a slightly unhinged older woman with a parrot, a pug, a wild imagination, and some crackpot ideas for displays – not to mention a flair for making unexpected decisions, like hiring Scarlett without telling the owner.
Widowed dad-of-three Lloyd Miller is just trying to keep life on track. Between moving house, juggling his day job, and preparing to take over the bookshop from his retired mum, the chaos inside the shop is the last thing he needs, particularly when it includes Scarlett, the woman he shared a no-strings summer fling with… and hasn’t stopped thinking about since.
While Glenbriar twinkles with Christmas lights, both Scarlett and Lloyd are haunted by their pasts, drawn together in their present, and uncertain of their future.
My Opinion
Christmas Wishes at the Station Bookshop is the sixteenth book in the Glenbriar series and whilst it can be read as a standalone, I would recommend reading the books in order. Margaret Amatt has written a lovely, festive addition to the series. A heart-warming novel with some charming characters.
Rating 4/5
I received an advance review copy for free thanks to Rachel's Random Resources and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Blurb
Maybe this Christmas, they’ll find their happy ending
After one toxic relationship too many and more failed jobs than she can count, spirited Scarlett Finch has lost her sparkle and doesn’t think she can face this year’s festive season. The last thing she expects is to land a Christmas job at Glenbriar’s Little Station Bookshop, especially not thanks to a slightly unhinged older woman with a parrot, a pug, a wild imagination, and some crackpot ideas for displays – not to mention a flair for making unexpected decisions, like hiring Scarlett without telling the owner.
Widowed dad-of-three Lloyd Miller is just trying to keep life on track. Between moving house, juggling his day job, and preparing to take over the bookshop from his retired mum, the chaos inside the shop is the last thing he needs, particularly when it includes Scarlett, the woman he shared a no-strings summer fling with… and hasn’t stopped thinking about since.
While Glenbriar twinkles with Christmas lights, both Scarlett and Lloyd are haunted by their pasts, drawn together in their present, and uncertain of their future.
My Opinion
Christmas Wishes at the Station Bookshop is the sixteenth book in the Glenbriar series and whilst it can be read as a standalone, I would recommend reading the books in order. Margaret Amatt has written a lovely, festive addition to the series. A heart-warming novel with some charming characters.
Rating 4/5
November 17, 2025
We continue Scarlett's story in this latest of the Glenbriar series and find out what happens in her life after she has returned from the coach trip which was the subject of Book 15. It seems that circumstances have come together to bring someone back into her life in a surprising way. Scarlett is ready for a change in her lifestyle and looking for a new direction. It feels almost magical how Scarlett finds herself in the Station Bookshop and its wishing tree seems to have a way of making wishes come true. The bookshop is quirky and different and seems to be a good match for Scarlett herself.
Lloyd Miller is the owner of the Bookshop who has a lot on his plate. Widowed, with two young children, he is struggling to create a stable environment for them and to settle them into life in Glenbriar. It does not all go smoothly but he keeps trying and struggles to put his own needs before the children's. There are some entertaining characters who are connected with the shop and a good variety of customers. As the snow falls, the Christmas season adds a sparkle to the story and makes for an enjoyable festive read.
In short: second chances and new starts
Thanks to the publisher
Lloyd Miller is the owner of the Bookshop who has a lot on his plate. Widowed, with two young children, he is struggling to create a stable environment for them and to settle them into life in Glenbriar. It does not all go smoothly but he keeps trying and struggles to put his own needs before the children's. There are some entertaining characters who are connected with the shop and a good variety of customers. As the snow falls, the Christmas season adds a sparkle to the story and makes for an enjoyable festive read.
In short: second chances and new starts
Thanks to the publisher
November 20, 2025
A bookshop AND Christmas wrapped up in one book. What could be better than that?
It's the sixteenth book in the Glenbriar series and the perfect seasonal read. It's a pretty enjoyable one too!
Glenbriar has fast become one of my favourite bookish haunts and I'm always up for a chance to return.
The residents are charming and I'm not going to say no to a festive romance.
Heartwarming and hopeful.
It's the sixteenth book in the Glenbriar series and the perfect seasonal read. It's a pretty enjoyable one too!
Glenbriar has fast become one of my favourite bookish haunts and I'm always up for a chance to return.
The residents are charming and I'm not going to say no to a festive romance.
Heartwarming and hopeful.
November 15, 2025
This Christmas season finds Scarlett not in a festive mood. She has no real job and her past relationships all are horrible. Quite unexpectedly she gets a job at a bookstore and things seem much brighter.
This was a quick Christmasy story. It’s full of emotion and moving on.
This was a quick Christmasy story. It’s full of emotion and moving on.
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