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Highland Hideaway
From TikTok sensation Lily Gold comes a brand-new spicy “why choose” romcom, featuring three steamy Scottish heroes… and the lucky girl who doesn't have to share them.
One bubbly city girl lost in the Highlands.
Three grumpy Scots determined to keep her there.
Yesterday, I was a fashion influencer on a trip to a luxurious Scottish spa. Today, I’m the internet's favourite trainwreck. All it took was one embarrassing viral video to end my career and leave me stranded in the Highlands.
I find shelter on Lochview Sheep Farm. It’s certainly not a luxury vacation spot… unless you count the three huge Scots running the place.
There’s Cameron, the grumpy shepherd who calls me ‘princess’ when my heels get stuck in the mud… before carrying me inside.
Fraser, the flirty rancher with the auburn hair, who promises to wear his kilt just for me.
And Alec, the commanding farm manager, who seems to hate me… until a sudden storm sends his protective streak into overdrive.
They all assume I’m just a clueless city girl. But when they find out what I’m hiding from, they swear to take care of me. Soon, I’m being kissed in freezing Scottish lochs, cuddled in front of the roaring fireplace, and being spoiled like the princess they once accused me of being.
And the best part?
My three handsome Highlanders are used to sharing everything…
And now they want to share me.
Highland Hideaway is a blistering standalone romance featuring three swoony heroes, grumpy-sunshine banter, and tons of found-family warmth. Cosy up and get ready for your next sweet-but-sizzling comfort read!
One bubbly city girl lost in the Highlands.
Three grumpy Scots determined to keep her there.
Yesterday, I was a fashion influencer on a trip to a luxurious Scottish spa. Today, I’m the internet's favourite trainwreck. All it took was one embarrassing viral video to end my career and leave me stranded in the Highlands.
I find shelter on Lochview Sheep Farm. It’s certainly not a luxury vacation spot… unless you count the three huge Scots running the place.
There’s Cameron, the grumpy shepherd who calls me ‘princess’ when my heels get stuck in the mud… before carrying me inside.
Fraser, the flirty rancher with the auburn hair, who promises to wear his kilt just for me.
And Alec, the commanding farm manager, who seems to hate me… until a sudden storm sends his protective streak into overdrive.
They all assume I’m just a clueless city girl. But when they find out what I’m hiding from, they swear to take care of me. Soon, I’m being kissed in freezing Scottish lochs, cuddled in front of the roaring fireplace, and being spoiled like the princess they once accused me of being.
And the best part?
My three handsome Highlanders are used to sharing everything…
And now they want to share me.
Highland Hideaway is a blistering standalone romance featuring three swoony heroes, grumpy-sunshine banter, and tons of found-family warmth. Cosy up and get ready for your next sweet-but-sizzling comfort read!
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Lily Gold
7 books8,197 followersLily Gold writes spicy #whychoose comfort reads.
She has a soft spot for strong guys with big hearts, and thinks the only thing better than one book boyfriend is TWO book boyfriends... or maybe three 😜; When she's not writing, she's usually reading, accidentally killing her potted plants, or finding a pet to cuddle.
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She has a soft spot for strong guys with big hearts, and thinks the only thing better than one book boyfriend is TWO book boyfriends... or maybe three 😜; When she's not writing, she's usually reading, accidentally killing her potted plants, or finding a pet to cuddle.
To keep up to date with all book news, and receive bonus epilogues from all of her books, you can subscribe to her newsletter at:
https://www.lilygoldauthor.com/
Happy reading!
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February 26, 2026God it took her long enough didn't it
February 25, 2026
Lily Gold’s long awaited return definitely didn’t disappoint 💚
Highland Hideaway is a funny, charming, and surprisingly emotional story! Summer is the final boss of people-pleasers who escapes to the Scottish highlands after getting ‘cancelled’. As a recovering people-pleaser myself, Summers internal dialogue was heart wrenching. She was almost too relatable. I signed up for sexy Scottish fun, but there’s a bonus of crying and soul searching as well 😂
The mmcs follow the classic RH tradition of
1. The golden, sunshine man
2. The grump who is only sweet to her
3. The one who acts like he hates her and holds out till the very end
But each one had a very unique voice. I never had to check whose POV each chapter was. I loved the dynamic that Cam, Alec, and Fraser had. Fraser was so funny, and his exchanges with the other two made me laugh out loud multiple times.
I wish I had gotten more Cameron POVs, since he is my favorite, but oh well 🥲
My one gripe is that I think the initial hookup was too early in the story for how many pages this book has. It threw off the pacing a bit in the second half and made the book feel just a tad too long.
This was such a good time overall! You get cute lambs, 3 hunks with accents, laughs, and a good cry 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Bonus points for the ADHD, dyslexia, disability, and depression rep!
Huge thank you to Lily Gold for sending me an advance copy! 💚💚💚
Pre Read:
I won’t lie, I screamed a little when I saw this slide into my inbox 🤭🩷 So excited to see what my RH queen has in store!
Highland Hideaway is a funny, charming, and surprisingly emotional story! Summer is the final boss of people-pleasers who escapes to the Scottish highlands after getting ‘cancelled’. As a recovering people-pleaser myself, Summers internal dialogue was heart wrenching. She was almost too relatable. I signed up for sexy Scottish fun, but there’s a bonus of crying and soul searching as well 😂
The mmcs follow the classic RH tradition of
1. The golden, sunshine man
2. The grump who is only sweet to her
3. The one who acts like he hates her and holds out till the very end
But each one had a very unique voice. I never had to check whose POV each chapter was. I loved the dynamic that Cam, Alec, and Fraser had. Fraser was so funny, and his exchanges with the other two made me laugh out loud multiple times.
I wish I had gotten more Cameron POVs, since he is my favorite, but oh well 🥲
My one gripe is that I think the initial hookup was too early in the story for how many pages this book has. It threw off the pacing a bit in the second half and made the book feel just a tad too long.
This was such a good time overall! You get cute lambs, 3 hunks with accents, laughs, and a good cry 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Bonus points for the ADHD, dyslexia, disability, and depression rep!
Huge thank you to Lily Gold for sending me an advance copy! 💚💚💚
Pre Read:
I won’t lie, I screamed a little when I saw this slide into my inbox 🤭🩷 So excited to see what my RH queen has in store!
March 25, 2026
Okay, I know most people probably put this part at the end, all calm and professional, but I’m new to this game and I physically cannot act normal about this 😭💕
I GOT AN ADVANCED READER COPY??? This was the first time I ever even applied for one. I genuinely did not think I’d get it. And then the email came in, and I think I blacked out. I am still screaming about it two weeks later. Lily Gold’s books mean so much to me, so getting to read "Highland Hideaway" early felt completely unreal. I’m just so grateful and so ridiculously happy about it. Let me have this moment!
Now, I’m not even exaggerating when I say Lily Gold is SO BACK 🗣️🗣️🗣️ I’m actually so impressed. Her character development was already good before, but this time it’s on another level. Everyone feels so layered and intentional. The emotional arcs are really satisfying and hit me deep.
I especially loved how mental health was handled. The boys’ trauma felt real and complex, not just something mentioned for drama. And Summer’s ADHD, and the way it shaped her whole life and especially her relationship with her mom, was written so thoughtfully.
Ugh, I actually love how Summer was written! I love her so much. I’m obsessed with an optimistic, bubbly fmc who isn’t naive 😮💨🪭 She’s open and sunshiney, but not in an annoying or unrealistic way. She has struggles. She talks about her obstacles. She’s been through things. But she’s still genuinely joyful. That balance??? Perfect. I love a happy girl who isn’t written as blind to reality.
AND THIS BOOK IS SO FUNNY 😭😭🤭🤭 I actually laughed out loud so many times. Lily’s humor just hits every time.
Yes, you can spot a few parallels to her earlier books, but honestly? If it works, it works. Her previous books absolutely ✨slay✨ so I’m not complaining about familiar dynamics 💃💃
My one tiny grievance is that I feel like Cameron didn’t get enough screen time in the beginning. I missed him 😔 Even when he was technically there, I wanted more. And his POV kind of disappeared for a while after Alec got more involved and I was like ???😩 where is my man ???😩 But honestly they made up for it, so I forgave everything.
So as you can see, Lily Gold has done it again 🙇♀️🙇♀️🙇♀️ She is a queen fr and I am feral about her books and her writing style! This one was no different.
I GOT AN ADVANCED READER COPY??? This was the first time I ever even applied for one. I genuinely did not think I’d get it. And then the email came in, and I think I blacked out. I am still screaming about it two weeks later. Lily Gold’s books mean so much to me, so getting to read "Highland Hideaway" early felt completely unreal. I’m just so grateful and so ridiculously happy about it. Let me have this moment!
Now, I’m not even exaggerating when I say Lily Gold is SO BACK 🗣️🗣️🗣️ I’m actually so impressed. Her character development was already good before, but this time it’s on another level. Everyone feels so layered and intentional. The emotional arcs are really satisfying and hit me deep.
I especially loved how mental health was handled. The boys’ trauma felt real and complex, not just something mentioned for drama. And Summer’s ADHD, and the way it shaped her whole life and especially her relationship with her mom, was written so thoughtfully.
Ugh, I actually love how Summer was written! I love her so much. I’m obsessed with an optimistic, bubbly fmc who isn’t naive 😮💨🪭 She’s open and sunshiney, but not in an annoying or unrealistic way. She has struggles. She talks about her obstacles. She’s been through things. But she’s still genuinely joyful. That balance??? Perfect. I love a happy girl who isn’t written as blind to reality.
AND THIS BOOK IS SO FUNNY 😭😭🤭🤭 I actually laughed out loud so many times. Lily’s humor just hits every time.
Yes, you can spot a few parallels to her earlier books, but honestly? If it works, it works. Her previous books absolutely ✨slay✨ so I’m not complaining about familiar dynamics 💃💃
My one tiny grievance is that I feel like Cameron didn’t get enough screen time in the beginning. I missed him 😔 Even when he was technically there, I wanted more. And his POV kind of disappeared for a while after Alec got more involved and I was like ???😩 where is my man ???😩 But honestly they made up for it, so I forgave everything.
So as you can see, Lily Gold has done it again 🙇♀️🙇♀️🙇♀️ She is a queen fr and I am feral about her books and her writing style! This one was no different.
March 1, 2026
everyone in this book just needs to see a therapist
Want to Read
February 19, 2026── .✦ pre-release:
when i saw this, i am not kidding with you when i say i literally gasped so hard my throat closed up.
MOTHER HAS RETURNED!!!!! 🙏🙏🙏
i used to pray for times like these 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹
no, i cannot and WILL not be normal about this, btw.
(for context, all 4 of lily gold's other books got me into reading in 2022. i've been awaiting her return for YEARS. i've been truly blessed by the knowledge of this book coming out in LITERALLY LIKE NINE DAYS AUGHUGHS)
placed a "wish" for this book on netgalley. crossing all my fingers and toes that i get it because i'll quite literally burst into tears of joy, k thx
when i saw this, i am not kidding with you when i say i literally gasped so hard my throat closed up.
MOTHER HAS RETURNED!!!!! 🙏🙏🙏
i used to pray for times like these 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹
no, i cannot and WILL not be normal about this, btw.
(for context, all 4 of lily gold's other books got me into reading in 2022. i've been awaiting her return for YEARS. i've been truly blessed by the knowledge of this book coming out in LITERALLY LIKE NINE DAYS AUGHUGHS)
placed a "wish" for this book on netgalley. crossing all my fingers and toes that i get it because i'll quite literally burst into tears of joy, k thx
February 27, 2026
ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
In classic Lily Gold fashion, this was adorable!! It was lighthearted and bubbly, but simultaneously dealt with serious topics with such sensitivity. I ADORED the fun and humour woven throughout the book. Crumpet the lamb was obviously my favourite character - but our bubbly, selfless Summeer was a close second!
"The truth is, I can't not worry about it. Ever since I was a kid, I've hated people not liking me. It makes me feel... off-balance. Scared."
I've never related more. Summer had such gorgeous ADHD representation (which I can't relate to, but which I thought was gorgeously written) and she was also a serial people pleaser. And girl, same. I've never read about someone who feels the same pit in their stomach when people dislike them! Summer's growth, the way she opened herself up and learnt to put herself first sometimes, was so, so well written. I've never been so proud.
"We have to do something. Some of these people post their real names." His jaw tightens. "There are old tools in the shed."
The men didn't stand out to me too much, but as per usual I loved our flirty one, holding together the trio with pure force of will and sunshine distraction. All three of them had their own development to go through, and I did love that they had fully formed characters and personalities. They were sweet! And the setting with the farm (plus Scottish accents TEHE) was new and provided a fair bit of plotline to pull everything along!
"I think I accidentally people-pleased away my entire personality."
"Masked too close to the sun," Lulu agrees sagely.
"And now my soul fell out."
"Nah. It's in there. Wear something that looks like you're being swallowed alive by a marshmallow, that'll perk it back up."
Overall, this was such a cute, fun read. It brought me so much joy to see Summer open herself up and look after herself. She made the boys grovel a bit, because she remembered that she is the most important person - no more people pleasing! This whole book flew by, despite the 500+ pages, and I can't wait to reread this along with all of Lily Gold's other books.
Thank you so much to the super sweet author for the ARC copy!
In classic Lily Gold fashion, this was adorable!! It was lighthearted and bubbly, but simultaneously dealt with serious topics with such sensitivity. I ADORED the fun and humour woven throughout the book. Crumpet the lamb was obviously my favourite character - but our bubbly, selfless Summeer was a close second!
"The truth is, I can't not worry about it. Ever since I was a kid, I've hated people not liking me. It makes me feel... off-balance. Scared."
I've never related more. Summer had such gorgeous ADHD representation (which I can't relate to, but which I thought was gorgeously written) and she was also a serial people pleaser. And girl, same. I've never read about someone who feels the same pit in their stomach when people dislike them! Summer's growth, the way she opened herself up and learnt to put herself first sometimes, was so, so well written. I've never been so proud.
"We have to do something. Some of these people post their real names." His jaw tightens. "There are old tools in the shed."
The men didn't stand out to me too much, but as per usual I loved our flirty one, holding together the trio with pure force of will and sunshine distraction. All three of them had their own development to go through, and I did love that they had fully formed characters and personalities. They were sweet! And the setting with the farm (plus Scottish accents TEHE) was new and provided a fair bit of plotline to pull everything along!
"I think I accidentally people-pleased away my entire personality."
"Masked too close to the sun," Lulu agrees sagely.
"And now my soul fell out."
"Nah. It's in there. Wear something that looks like you're being swallowed alive by a marshmallow, that'll perk it back up."
Overall, this was such a cute, fun read. It brought me so much joy to see Summer open herself up and look after herself. She made the boys grovel a bit, because she remembered that she is the most important person - no more people pleasing! This whole book flew by, despite the 500+ pages, and I can't wait to reread this along with all of Lily Gold's other books.
Thank you so much to the super sweet author for the ARC copy!
Review of advance copy received from Author
5 ⭐ 4 🌶️
I laughed, I cried, I swooned and I smiled from beginning to end. Lily is back and hasn't missed a damn beat. This is her best work yet 🥹I am not sure I'll ever get over how much I adore these characters.
Summer's struggles mirror some of my own and it really hit deep.... But she is the epitome of sunshine and I loved that so much. The way she looked at the world was really beautiful and I loved the growth she saw and the growth she helped the guys see too.
The men, like always with Lily, we're perfectly unperfect and I loved them to bits. Cameron was probably my favorite, I love me a broken broody man. But Alec's alpha and Fraser's absolute joy and sunshine were amazing too. The way these four fit together had me so so happy and I just, gahhh, *sobs*
I'll be patiently waiting for this one to hit audio so I can re-read and re-listen any time I please.
Beta Review: I laughed, I cried, I swooned and I smiled from beginning to end. Lily is back and hasn't missed a damn beat. This is her best work yet 🥹
I laughed, I cried, I swooned and I smiled from beginning to end. Lily is back and hasn't missed a damn beat. This is her best work yet 🥹I am not sure I'll ever get over how much I adore these characters.
Summer's struggles mirror some of my own and it really hit deep.... But she is the epitome of sunshine and I loved that so much. The way she looked at the world was really beautiful and I loved the growth she saw and the growth she helped the guys see too.
The men, like always with Lily, we're perfectly unperfect and I loved them to bits. Cameron was probably my favorite, I love me a broken broody man. But Alec's alpha and Fraser's absolute joy and sunshine were amazing too. The way these four fit together had me so so happy and I just, gahhh, *sobs*
I'll be patiently waiting for this one to hit audio so I can re-read and re-listen any time I please.
Beta Review: I laughed, I cried, I swooned and I smiled from beginning to end. Lily is back and hasn't missed a damn beat. This is her best work yet 🥹
April 14, 2026
DNF на 88%, вірите чи ні 😁
Це не було погано, абощо, але цього разу (на відміну від інших книжок Лілі Голд) я так і не зрозуміла, навіщо в сюжеті аж три хлопці + деякі моменти в історії здалися поверхневими. Але дуже сподобалося те, як зобразили внутрішній світ героїні з РДУГ, а також непогано розкрита токсична залежність блогерів до їхніх блогів.
В цілому, дочитати лишалося якихось кілька сторінок, але я просто не можу себе змусити.
Це не було погано, абощо, але цього разу (на відміну від інших книжок Лілі Голд) я так і не зрозуміла, навіщо в сюжеті аж три хлопці + деякі моменти в історії здалися поверхневими. Але дуже сподобалося те, як зобразили внутрішній світ героїні з РДУГ, а також непогано розкрита токсична залежність блогерів до їхніх блогів.
В цілому, дочитати лишалося якихось кілька сторінок, але я просто не можу себе змусити.
March 7, 2026
Loved the Scottish sheep farm setting, the sweet FMC who loves pink and girly but also grows to love the outdoors and the ADHD rep but two of the MMC were just too emotionally stunted and shut down for me. It was wrapped up well up well at the end. Happy to have another book from this author! The character art (from her newsletter, prob on her socials) is really well done if you like having a visual of the characters. 💖
3.5⭐️
3.5⭐️
February 11, 2026
Big thank you to Lily Gold and NetGalley for the eARC!!
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I didn’t expect to feel as connected to these characters as I do. With Lily Gold’s other books, I was always able to appreciate how she differentiated the characters - since there are three MMCs, it’s hard to make sure there isn’t much overlap so the audience doesn’t mistake one for the other - but in this book, without even looking at whose POV we were in, I knew who it was based on their unique character voice. *applause* These characters were also so well-rounded and we got to delve a little deeper into what made them into the people they are now which is a nice shift from the very smut-heavy other books by her. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not mad about the smut, but I’d like to get to know the characters as well, and this book had a really good blend of both.
Cameron’s fear of getting close to Summer, Alec’s constant thought that he did something wrong and fear of disappointing/letting down the people he loves, and Summer’s fear of being disliked resulting in her doing what will make others happy at the expense of her own happiness hit a little too close to home for me; I ended up getting pretty emotional at certain parts of the book. The only character I didn’t relate to on a personal level was Fraser, and he ended up being my favorite character in the book - we don’t have to get into what that may or may not say about me. He was such a kind, caring, ball of sunshine, and I love him. These characters just felt so so real, I didn’t want to leave our little farm in Scotland.
As for the romance between them, it’s always interesting going into a reverse harem/why choose and wondering how they’ll all end up together. Typically (with the ones I’ve read) two start off and she thinks she has to choose between them and then they say you don’t have to pick and then the third is the grump who won’t let himself get close but he winds up in the mix as well, and let’s just say this was no different. I think the initial hookup was a bit quick for my taste; I would’ve liked to see more progression with their friendship and getting to know each other before anything else, but we got that with another one of the guys so I can’t be too mad. Didn’t love the third act breakup but at the same time, it was necessary for the character development. Everything made sense and evened out in the end - I had a great time!!
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I didn’t expect to feel as connected to these characters as I do. With Lily Gold’s other books, I was always able to appreciate how she differentiated the characters - since there are three MMCs, it’s hard to make sure there isn’t much overlap so the audience doesn’t mistake one for the other - but in this book, without even looking at whose POV we were in, I knew who it was based on their unique character voice. *applause* These characters were also so well-rounded and we got to delve a little deeper into what made them into the people they are now which is a nice shift from the very smut-heavy other books by her. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not mad about the smut, but I’d like to get to know the characters as well, and this book had a really good blend of both.
Cameron’s fear of getting close to Summer, Alec’s constant thought that he did something wrong and fear of disappointing/letting down the people he loves, and Summer’s fear of being disliked resulting in her doing what will make others happy at the expense of her own happiness hit a little too close to home for me; I ended up getting pretty emotional at certain parts of the book. The only character I didn’t relate to on a personal level was Fraser, and he ended up being my favorite character in the book - we don’t have to get into what that may or may not say about me. He was such a kind, caring, ball of sunshine, and I love him. These characters just felt so so real, I didn’t want to leave our little farm in Scotland.
As for the romance between them, it’s always interesting going into a reverse harem/why choose and wondering how they’ll all end up together. Typically (with the ones I’ve read) two start off and she thinks she has to choose between them and then they say you don’t have to pick and then the third is the grump who won’t let himself get close but he winds up in the mix as well, and let’s just say this was no different. I think the initial hookup was a bit quick for my taste; I would’ve liked to see more progression with their friendship and getting to know each other before anything else, but we got that with another one of the guys so I can’t be too mad. Didn’t love the third act breakup but at the same time, it was necessary for the character development. Everything made sense and evened out in the end - I had a great time!!
March 20, 2026
This was so adorable. Best Lily Gold book yet!
March 2, 2026
This was my new fave Lily Gold. IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT!
THE PREMISE: an adorable ADHD people-pleaser of an influencer is cancelled online, and ends up hiding on a remote farm in Scotland … with three hot dudes. What’s a girl to do? (All of them).
TROPES & VIBES:
- The Lily Gold Classic of: sweet, green flag guys x smutty smut x hilarity x a really solid plot with a big dramatic arc at the end.
- Outlander kink
- I loved Summer. She’s my fave Lily Gold fmc
- Character growth and learning to love yourself
- Great adhd x mental health rep
- Lowkey thought Cam and Alec should have kissed; and Fraser was so bi-coded. King.
4.5⭐️ 4🌶️
THE PREMISE: an adorable ADHD people-pleaser of an influencer is cancelled online, and ends up hiding on a remote farm in Scotland … with three hot dudes. What’s a girl to do? (All of them).
TROPES & VIBES:
- The Lily Gold Classic of: sweet, green flag guys x smutty smut x hilarity x a really solid plot with a big dramatic arc at the end.
- Outlander kink
- I loved Summer. She’s my fave Lily Gold fmc
- Character growth and learning to love yourself
- Great adhd x mental health rep
- Lowkey thought Cam and Alec should have kissed; and Fraser was so bi-coded. King.
4.5⭐️ 4🌶️
April 8, 2026
This needed to be 250 pages shorter. The FMC was insufferableeeeee
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Did Not Finish
March 9, 2026DNF 6%
March 9, 2026
I WANTED MORE ANGST!!!
i love lily gold and her writing but something about the build up between the fmc and mmc (s) wasn’t as great compared to the other stories.
3.5 stars
i love lily gold and her writing but something about the build up between the fmc and mmc (s) wasn’t as great compared to the other stories.
3.5 stars
Did Not Finish
April 19, 2026I'm sorry but I just can't.
March 20, 2026
I just love lily gold so so much! I was so excited to start this book and just as I thought IT WAS PERFECT!!! I loved everything about it, the storyline, the characters, the romance, I could go on!
April 29, 2026
Lily Gold just never disappoints when it comes do wanting to read a Why Choose. You know when you read one of her books it is going to be a spicy good time. Not only was this book spicy and super adorable but it also touched on the more serious side of topics and issues. So many bonus points for the diverse representation of ADHD, dyslexia, chronic pain and depression. More books are displaying inclusivity which I am so here for. People aren’t perfect and I’m glad to be finally reading about it more.
Summer may have been pure sunshine, she had so many layers to her that made me love her so much. She went through so much and she kept true to herself and knew she deserved more and didn’t accept anything less. This book may have hit some serious notes, but there were also so many scenes that has me laughing out loud. Fraser had the best representation of being a golden retriever that is completely unhinged and we are all here for it. Cameron wanted to be a true morally gray grump but his kryptonite was Summer’s pretty nails and clothes and more men need to be like this. Alec was the closet freak and I was so sat. Like tell me what to do sir and I’ll do it.
This book was honestly such a joy to read and I know when I’m going to read one of Lily’s books it’s not only going to pull on my heart strings but give me the best laughs.
February 27, 2026
not my favorite of her books but also not my least favorite (nanny for the neighbors takes that one in a sweep).
the conflict felt silly and a little like, really? that’s what we’re going with here? i wish her heroines were a little less stream of consciousness or these caricatures of real people, and that’s how summer felt for me, it was just really hard to connect to her because she felt so surface level
also i need the men to get their shit together, i get that she has a brand but i would really like to see a book that’s not “one that’s in love with her immediately, one that’s grumpy with an edge but still is into her, and then the one that’s super reluctant to give in and fucks everything up at the end” it’s just getting old atp
i would also love for one of these books not to end with a goddamn pregnancy epilogue like ENOUGHHHHH i’m literally begging 😭😭😭
anyways 2.5 stars but on the low end which is why it’s getting 2 stars and not the 3
the conflict felt silly and a little like, really? that’s what we’re going with here? i wish her heroines were a little less stream of consciousness or these caricatures of real people, and that’s how summer felt for me, it was just really hard to connect to her because she felt so surface level
also i need the men to get their shit together, i get that she has a brand but i would really like to see a book that’s not “one that’s in love with her immediately, one that’s grumpy with an edge but still is into her, and then the one that’s super reluctant to give in and fucks everything up at the end” it’s just getting old atp
i would also love for one of these books not to end with a goddamn pregnancy epilogue like ENOUGHHHHH i’m literally begging 😭😭😭
anyways 2.5 stars but on the low end which is why it’s getting 2 stars and not the 3
December 15, 2025
beta read: 🙂↕️ y’all are gonna enjoy this one for sure
February 9, 2026
“I reckon the world could do with a lot more of you in it, London. Mistakes and mess and all.” ✨💖
Getting to dive into a Lily Gold why choose story is always such an absolute treat. This book is definitely my new favorite!
Every single one of our main characters was so well developed and unique. In true why choose fashion it’s SO HARD to pick a favorite guy. HOWEVER, I love a silent broody man and Cameron was PERFECT. This man seemed so grumpy but was fiercely protective and so dang sweet. A man who learns how to make your favorite treat?! ADORABLE!
“Aye. Body and soul. I’m yours. ’Bout time you realised.”
Summer was wonderful. I feel like a lot of people will be able to relate to her character and the things she struggles with. She has ADHD and has spent her entire life trying to fit into a world that wasn’t built for her. Her mother made her feel like she was too much and that made her into someone that would do anything to fit the mold of what everyone wanted her to be. As a fellow people pleaser, my heart broke for her. If you have ever felt like you are too much, getting to see Summer’s journey to finding herself and her place will bring you all the warm fuzzies.
“And you’re wrong,” he says quietly. “You’re not hard to like. It’s the easiest thing in the world to like you. Couldn’t stop myself if I tried.”
There was so much healing all of the leads had to go through to reach their happy ending and I loved every minute of it! Alec, our broken boy was so deserving of love, he just had to let go of his past and reach for it.
“Aye, I do. I like you messy. Like you angry. Like you sad. Like you happy. I like you every way you come.”
Fraser was the happy go lucky flirt that also struggled with depression. It was really special to see how Alec came for him when he needed him most.
The spice was honestly the perfect ratio in this story! Some relationships build faster than others and then we had our secret dom enter the scene and direct some HOTTTTT moments!
“There we go,” Alec soothes. “Good girl. Just like that.“
I am honestly so sad I already finished this book because I want to experience it again and again. If you are ready for some highland hotties, you definitely have to check this story out!
Tropes:
🤭 Why Choose
🫶🏼 People Pleasing FMC
💖 Beauty Influencer x Highland Hotties
💔 Broken Boy
❤️🔥 Spicyyy
🐑 Fuzzy Sidekick
❤️🩹 Mental Health Rep
✨ Neurodivergent Rep
Getting to dive into a Lily Gold why choose story is always such an absolute treat. This book is definitely my new favorite!
Every single one of our main characters was so well developed and unique. In true why choose fashion it’s SO HARD to pick a favorite guy. HOWEVER, I love a silent broody man and Cameron was PERFECT. This man seemed so grumpy but was fiercely protective and so dang sweet. A man who learns how to make your favorite treat?! ADORABLE!
“Aye. Body and soul. I’m yours. ’Bout time you realised.”
Summer was wonderful. I feel like a lot of people will be able to relate to her character and the things she struggles with. She has ADHD and has spent her entire life trying to fit into a world that wasn’t built for her. Her mother made her feel like she was too much and that made her into someone that would do anything to fit the mold of what everyone wanted her to be. As a fellow people pleaser, my heart broke for her. If you have ever felt like you are too much, getting to see Summer’s journey to finding herself and her place will bring you all the warm fuzzies.
“And you’re wrong,” he says quietly. “You’re not hard to like. It’s the easiest thing in the world to like you. Couldn’t stop myself if I tried.”
There was so much healing all of the leads had to go through to reach their happy ending and I loved every minute of it! Alec, our broken boy was so deserving of love, he just had to let go of his past and reach for it.
“Aye, I do. I like you messy. Like you angry. Like you sad. Like you happy. I like you every way you come.”
Fraser was the happy go lucky flirt that also struggled with depression. It was really special to see how Alec came for him when he needed him most.
The spice was honestly the perfect ratio in this story! Some relationships build faster than others and then we had our secret dom enter the scene and direct some HOTTTTT moments!
“There we go,” Alec soothes. “Good girl. Just like that.“
I am honestly so sad I already finished this book because I want to experience it again and again. If you are ready for some highland hotties, you definitely have to check this story out!
Tropes:
🤭 Why Choose
🫶🏼 People Pleasing FMC
💖 Beauty Influencer x Highland Hotties
💔 Broken Boy
❤️🔥 Spicyyy
🐑 Fuzzy Sidekick
❤️🩹 Mental Health Rep
✨ Neurodivergent Rep
February 28, 2026
This was my first Lily Gold book and definitely not the last!
I received an early copy of this book through NetGalley and oh my god it was so good! A bubbly FMC and 3 broody Scottish men, SIGN ME UP!
I love how instantly these three Scottish men fold to the air that is Summer is truly what every girl wants in life. Not to mention the ADH representation is wonderfully written and sheds so much light to the plight people deal with on a daily basis. The care that these men give Summer when she is stressed and overwhelmed is pure perfection!
And of course we also need to give it up to the real star of this show…. Crumpet!!!! I would literally do anything for this tiny baby sheep!
This book was such a great story of how something may seem like your whole life and everything you worked for but you never know what better things can come into your life when you least expect it!
Thank you so much for the advanced copy I truly enjoyed every moment! And thank you even more for the delicious spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️!!!! (Brb, planning a trip to the highlands)
I received an early copy of this book through NetGalley and oh my god it was so good! A bubbly FMC and 3 broody Scottish men, SIGN ME UP!
I love how instantly these three Scottish men fold to the air that is Summer is truly what every girl wants in life. Not to mention the ADH representation is wonderfully written and sheds so much light to the plight people deal with on a daily basis. The care that these men give Summer when she is stressed and overwhelmed is pure perfection!
And of course we also need to give it up to the real star of this show…. Crumpet!!!! I would literally do anything for this tiny baby sheep!
This book was such a great story of how something may seem like your whole life and everything you worked for but you never know what better things can come into your life when you least expect it!
Thank you so much for the advanced copy I truly enjoyed every moment! And thank you even more for the delicious spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️!!!! (Brb, planning a trip to the highlands)
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Review:
I don't think I have ever related to an FMC so hard!! I loved the accurate ADHD rep!
I have loved everything Lily has written so far and this book was not an exception! The vibes were so cosy, loved every single character. The storyline had me hooked, I laughed, I cried it's the perfect mix of Rom and Com.
I don't think I have ever related to an FMC so hard!! I loved the accurate ADHD rep!
I have loved everything Lily has written so far and this book was not an exception! The vibes were so cosy, loved every single character. The storyline had me hooked, I laughed, I cried it's the perfect mix of Rom and Com.
March 7, 2026
I wanted to smack every single character
March 5, 2026
OMG LILY GOLD OUT DID HERSELF WITH THIS BOOK
my favorite book written by her by far
with lily's other books i had one main problem, her characters had no personality
AND THIS BOOK FIXED IT
Summer- my sweet baby girl had so much trauma but i absolutely loved the fact she had ADHD, i loved seeing her work through it and i love that she loves everything pink!!
Alec- poor sweet baby boy was put through so much trauma with his dad, at times he was annoying with his constant "ill do everything" but at the end i loved when he learned to deal with it
Cameron/Fraser- these two had slightly lacking personalities but they were both sweeties and had story lines she was on the right track with these two but we couldve dived deeper
the plot was really entertaining i will say, i thought 500 pages was long but i was chilling
AND MY LORDY THE SPICE ANYONE CAN CALL ME LASS LIKE YES PLEASE
defo read this people!!
my favorite book written by her by far
with lily's other books i had one main problem, her characters had no personality
AND THIS BOOK FIXED IT
Summer- my sweet baby girl had so much trauma but i absolutely loved the fact she had ADHD, i loved seeing her work through it and i love that she loves everything pink!!
Alec- poor sweet baby boy was put through so much trauma with his dad, at times he was annoying with his constant "ill do everything" but at the end i loved when he learned to deal with it
Cameron/Fraser- these two had slightly lacking personalities but they were both sweeties and had story lines she was on the right track with these two but we couldve dived deeper
the plot was really entertaining i will say, i thought 500 pages was long but i was chilling
AND MY LORDY THE SPICE ANYONE CAN CALL ME LASS LIKE YES PLEASE
defo read this people!!
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March 12, 2026
4 ⭐️ Cute but a bit too long for the story it had to tell...
A lovely story with three Scottish hotties and an English influencer running from scandal. As cute as a sheep farm is, this didn't have to be this long. I loved Summer!! As an FMC, she was too sweet and naive at times, but her sense of style is sooooo up my alley omg! Fraser, Cam and Alec were amazing too, but this whole thing could've easily been 100 pages shorter.
All in all, though, I've missed Lilly Gold so much, and her books always make me so happy, so I'm just complaining to be nitpicky at this point.
A lovely story with three Scottish hotties and an English influencer running from scandal. As cute as a sheep farm is, this didn't have to be this long. I loved Summer!! As an FMC, she was too sweet and naive at times, but her sense of style is sooooo up my alley omg! Fraser, Cam and Alec were amazing too, but this whole thing could've easily been 100 pages shorter.
All in all, though, I've missed Lilly Gold so much, and her books always make me so happy, so I'm just complaining to be nitpicky at this point.
April 8, 2026
Lily Gold IS BACK!!
I’m a little late with this review—I’m still juggling motherhood and life—but it’s finally here. I was accepted into the official ARC team for this book, and honestly? A dream come true.
Faking with Benefits was my very first why choose romance, and I was a goner from that moment on. As they say, you never forget your first love—and with Highlands Hideaway, I felt it. The writing, the vibes, that unmistakable Lily Gold magic—everything just worked.
What I loved most here was the contrast between the pink, sparkling energy of Summer and her struggles with ADHD, expectations, and rejection. It felt honest and heartfelt. I also adored the boys. They felt slightly more flawed than Lily’s previous characters, but I think that’s exactly why I connected with them even more.
Fraser was instant love—the sunniest of the group. Just like Summer, I was immediately drawn to him. His easygoing nature and warm aura were irresistible. He truly feels like the glue holding everyone together—sometimes even more so than Summer herself.
Cameron might have been my favorite. His physical struggles paired with that broody personality? Extremely appealing. He’s the kind of man who proves love through actions—cake pops? Homemade? Hello?? Of course he couldn’t be real.
And then there’s Alec. My sad, overwhelmed, overworked baby boy. I just wanted to hug him for the entire book. Even though he was the hardest for me to fully connect with, I deeply understood his struggles.
I do think Cameron and Alec’s “fight” could have been resolved between the sheets somewhere around the halfway mark—and yes, I’m a little sad it didn’t happen—but the book was amazing nonetheless.
The third-act breakup wasn’t my favorite trope, but the way they came back together to save the farm had me melting, giggling, and kicking my feet.
Overall: 4.5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨
A heartfelt, cozy, emotionally rich return from Lily Gold—and I loved every second of it.
For more bookish content follow me on instagram at@onetoomanybooks.ac 💫📚
I’m a little late with this review—I’m still juggling motherhood and life—but it’s finally here. I was accepted into the official ARC team for this book, and honestly? A dream come true.
Faking with Benefits was my very first why choose romance, and I was a goner from that moment on. As they say, you never forget your first love—and with Highlands Hideaway, I felt it. The writing, the vibes, that unmistakable Lily Gold magic—everything just worked.
What I loved most here was the contrast between the pink, sparkling energy of Summer and her struggles with ADHD, expectations, and rejection. It felt honest and heartfelt. I also adored the boys. They felt slightly more flawed than Lily’s previous characters, but I think that’s exactly why I connected with them even more.
Fraser was instant love—the sunniest of the group. Just like Summer, I was immediately drawn to him. His easygoing nature and warm aura were irresistible. He truly feels like the glue holding everyone together—sometimes even more so than Summer herself.
Cameron might have been my favorite. His physical struggles paired with that broody personality? Extremely appealing. He’s the kind of man who proves love through actions—cake pops? Homemade? Hello?? Of course he couldn’t be real.
And then there’s Alec. My sad, overwhelmed, overworked baby boy. I just wanted to hug him for the entire book. Even though he was the hardest for me to fully connect with, I deeply understood his struggles.
I do think Cameron and Alec’s “fight” could have been resolved between the sheets somewhere around the halfway mark—and yes, I’m a little sad it didn’t happen—but the book was amazing nonetheless.
The third-act breakup wasn’t my favorite trope, but the way they came back together to save the farm had me melting, giggling, and kicking my feet.
Overall: 4.5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨
A heartfelt, cozy, emotionally rich return from Lily Gold—and I loved every second of it.
For more bookish content follow me on instagram at@onetoomanybooks.ac 💫📚
March 6, 2026
I don’t think I can read another book about an influencer. I’ve tried and every time it is unbearable. Could we not think of a better video that would get her “cancelled”? At most that video would become an audio on TikTok.
Also everyone here needs therapy.
Also everyone here needs therapy.
February 26, 2026
3.5/5
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"Not all heroes wear capes.” “No. Some wear dungarees with pockets full of hedgehogs,”
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Genre: romance
Publication Date: 2/25/26
Format: eBook
POV: first person
Highlights: why choose, rom com vibes, grumpy x sunshine, multiple POVs
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Highland Hideaway is a fun ride filled with pink sparkles, Scottish men, and adorable lambs. There is also a surprisingly more serious undercurrent that deals with the topic of ADHD in women, which I appreciate more light being shined on.
While I couldn't connect with the FMC on her...sparkly-ness...I could connect with her on a lot of her ADHD struggles which made this book hit me in unexpected ways. I feel like the topic of ADHD in women was represented well in this book. My experience with ADHD is not exactly the same as Summer's but it's similar enough and my feelings of inadequacy surrounding it matched hers almost exactly. I appreciate that Lily Gold was able to represent the struggles of women with ADHD respectfully.
Moving on from the more serious aspect though, this book was fun! Lily Gold produces the best why choose romances in my opinion. They are about more than just the spicy scenes...they have good plot lines with character arcs which creates a more well rounded story than many of the books in this sub genre and this book was no exception.
Summer was an interesting character. I had a hard time connecting with her at first because of how girly she is and because of her influencer life but once I got to know her a little better, I could appreciate those aspects of her personality. She ends up having a lot of character growth throughout the book and reading the journey of figuring out who she wants to be was sweet.
The men in this book all had unique personalities but I felt like Frasier fell a little flat. He was the sweetheart of the bunch but there isn't much backstory on him and he is just relegated to mediator most of time when it comes to the three men interacting. I enjoyed how his character interacted with Summer but felt he could have used a little more of his own story too. Cameron and Alec were a little more well rounded with their back story but the Alec and Cameron interactions got a little repetitive after a while. It made sense for the story in the end but while reading I found myself a little annoyed by those parts.
I felt the spice in this book was well done. It didn't overtake the story but was delicious when it was in there. You could feel the heat in most of the scenes, although I will say there wasn't a ton of tension.
All in all, I thought this was a good why choose romance and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys that sub genre.
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"Not all heroes wear capes.” “No. Some wear dungarees with pockets full of hedgehogs,”
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Genre: romance
Publication Date: 2/25/26
Format: eBook
POV: first person
Highlights: why choose, rom com vibes, grumpy x sunshine, multiple POVs
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Highland Hideaway is a fun ride filled with pink sparkles, Scottish men, and adorable lambs. There is also a surprisingly more serious undercurrent that deals with the topic of ADHD in women, which I appreciate more light being shined on.
While I couldn't connect with the FMC on her...sparkly-ness...I could connect with her on a lot of her ADHD struggles which made this book hit me in unexpected ways. I feel like the topic of ADHD in women was represented well in this book. My experience with ADHD is not exactly the same as Summer's but it's similar enough and my feelings of inadequacy surrounding it matched hers almost exactly. I appreciate that Lily Gold was able to represent the struggles of women with ADHD respectfully.
Moving on from the more serious aspect though, this book was fun! Lily Gold produces the best why choose romances in my opinion. They are about more than just the spicy scenes...they have good plot lines with character arcs which creates a more well rounded story than many of the books in this sub genre and this book was no exception.
Summer was an interesting character. I had a hard time connecting with her at first because of how girly she is and because of her influencer life but once I got to know her a little better, I could appreciate those aspects of her personality. She ends up having a lot of character growth throughout the book and reading the journey of figuring out who she wants to be was sweet.
The men in this book all had unique personalities but I felt like Frasier fell a little flat. He was the sweetheart of the bunch but there isn't much backstory on him and he is just relegated to mediator most of time when it comes to the three men interacting. I enjoyed how his character interacted with Summer but felt he could have used a little more of his own story too. Cameron and Alec were a little more well rounded with their back story but the Alec and Cameron interactions got a little repetitive after a while. It made sense for the story in the end but while reading I found myself a little annoyed by those parts.
I felt the spice in this book was well done. It didn't overtake the story but was delicious when it was in there. You could feel the heat in most of the scenes, although I will say there wasn't a ton of tension.
All in all, I thought this was a good why choose romance and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys that sub genre.
March 7, 2026
Una influencer que es cancelada viaja a Escocía para esconderse del escándalo y termina atrapada con tres granjeros??? YES PLEASE
Con la mano en el corazón les digo que tuvieron que pasar C U A T R O años para que pudiera leer otro libro de Lily Gold y mereció totalmente la pena. Lily es una de mis autoras favoritas de la vida, la descubrí hace años y devoré los libros que tenía publicados en un mes. No es secreto para nadie que amo el RH y tener a una autora publicando libros de romance lindo fue como descubrir una joya.
Summer ama las cosas brillantes y coloridas pero ha tenido que apagar su brillo para poder vivir de ser influencer, al parecer su esfuerzo no sirve de mucho cuando es cancelada por todo el internet después de haber sufrido un colapso muy público. En el intento de tratar de apagar su mente huye a Escocía, donde termina conociendo a tres granjeros muy únicos.
Todos los personajes de este libro son bastante únicos pero Summer en particular refleja muchas cosas personales: el miedo a no ser lo suficiente, el miedo a ser una carga, no expresar lo que realmente le gusta por miedo a no agradarle al resto, eso y mucho más me hizo empatizar con ella.
Tengo que admitir que Cameron fue mi favorito, tan grumpy pero con tanta responsabilidad afectiva, entiendo por qué puede ser el favorito de muchas. Fraser es el alma de la historia, siempre aportando los momentos cómicos y yendo sin miedo por todo lo que le gusta. Y por otra parte está Alec, es difícil odiar a Alec pero es más difícil quererlo, me hizo sentir tanta tristeza por todo el abuso que sufrió a manos de su padre.
Me encantó poder conocer Escocia a través de esta historia, cada escena que ocurría en el exterior pintaba un escenario fantástico que me permitió vivir realmente todo lo que estaba ocurriendo.
El viaje para poder ser felices fue largo pero el libro jamás se sintió tedioso o aburrido, sí quería sacudir a Alec de vez en cuando pero tengo un profundo amor por todos los personajes de acá. Hay mucho crecimiento sobretodo en Summer y Alec.
Y PODEMOS HABLAR DE CRUMPET??? jamás creí encariñarme con una mascota oveja pero aquí estoy.
Tuve la oportunidad de leer el epílogo extendido de las escenas bonus y como siempre Lily no decepciona, todo un chef kiss 🤌🏻
Con la mano en el corazón les digo que tuvieron que pasar C U A T R O años para que pudiera leer otro libro de Lily Gold y mereció totalmente la pena. Lily es una de mis autoras favoritas de la vida, la descubrí hace años y devoré los libros que tenía publicados en un mes. No es secreto para nadie que amo el RH y tener a una autora publicando libros de romance lindo fue como descubrir una joya.
Summer ama las cosas brillantes y coloridas pero ha tenido que apagar su brillo para poder vivir de ser influencer, al parecer su esfuerzo no sirve de mucho cuando es cancelada por todo el internet después de haber sufrido un colapso muy público. En el intento de tratar de apagar su mente huye a Escocía, donde termina conociendo a tres granjeros muy únicos.
Todos los personajes de este libro son bastante únicos pero Summer en particular refleja muchas cosas personales: el miedo a no ser lo suficiente, el miedo a ser una carga, no expresar lo que realmente le gusta por miedo a no agradarle al resto, eso y mucho más me hizo empatizar con ella.
Tengo que admitir que Cameron fue mi favorito, tan grumpy pero con tanta responsabilidad afectiva, entiendo por qué puede ser el favorito de muchas. Fraser es el alma de la historia, siempre aportando los momentos cómicos y yendo sin miedo por todo lo que le gusta. Y por otra parte está Alec, es difícil odiar a Alec pero es más difícil quererlo, me hizo sentir tanta tristeza por todo el abuso que sufrió a manos de su padre.
Me encantó poder conocer Escocia a través de esta historia, cada escena que ocurría en el exterior pintaba un escenario fantástico que me permitió vivir realmente todo lo que estaba ocurriendo.
El viaje para poder ser felices fue largo pero el libro jamás se sintió tedioso o aburrido, sí quería sacudir a Alec de vez en cuando pero tengo un profundo amor por todos los personajes de acá. Hay mucho crecimiento sobretodo en Summer y Alec.
Y PODEMOS HABLAR DE CRUMPET??? jamás creí encariñarme con una mascota oveja pero aquí estoy.
Tuve la oportunidad de leer el epílogo extendido de las escenas bonus y como siempre Lily no decepciona, todo un chef kiss 🤌🏻
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