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Kelly MacGregor is the CEO of an internationally renowned whisky distillery in her hometown in the Scottish Highlands. But she’s unsettled and has let her adventurous side take a back seat. When she meets a younger woman at a gig, she can’t help but be drawn to her, and when this young woman turns out to be the new owner of her whisky distillery, Kelly is put in a compromising situation.
Myla Murray wanted to be a musician but has settled for working in a café. Life is fine. Expressive and introverted, she longs for something more but doesn’t believe she will ever get it. She’s on her own and has no family, so when she inherits a Scottish estate and whisky distillery from a great-aunt she knew nothing about, her world is turned upside down.
When Myla travels to the Highlands to explore her roots and come to terms with her past, she meets the hot older woman from the gig who set her pulse racing. Myla wants to continue what they started. But Kelly is more concerned about the future of the distillery and Myla’s role in it and just wants to be friends.
Myla Murray wanted to be a musician but has settled for working in a café. Life is fine. Expressive and introverted, she longs for something more but doesn’t believe she will ever get it. She’s on her own and has no family, so when she inherits a Scottish estate and whisky distillery from a great-aunt she knew nothing about, her world is turned upside down.
When Myla travels to the Highlands to explore her roots and come to terms with her past, she meets the hot older woman from the gig who set her pulse racing. Myla wants to continue what they started. But Kelly is more concerned about the future of the distillery and Myla’s role in it and just wants to be friends.
406 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 11, 2022
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Lisa Elliot
6 books71 followersLisa Elliot is a sapphic fiction author. She writes heartfelt, emotional, and steamy contemporary sapphic romance.
She is also an avid reader and loves to curl up with a good book. She lives in Scotland with her wife and two dogs.
If you’d like to know more about Lisa and her writing, visit www.lisaelliotauthor.com and sign up to her newsletter.
She is also an avid reader and loves to curl up with a good book. She lives in Scotland with her wife and two dogs.
If you’d like to know more about Lisa and her writing, visit www.lisaelliotauthor.com and sign up to her newsletter.
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August 22, 2022
Very emotional and heartwarming story. Loved it. 5 ⭐️
April 27, 2024
Aside from winning the lottery, having a long lost relative bequeath you a fortune is probably the next biggest money fantasy. Myla works at a café, shares a small apartment with a roommate, and lives a fairly quiet life in Edinburgh. Then she gets the news that she is the sole inheritor of her family’s world famous whiskey business, a family she never even knew existed. After signing the legal papers, she begins her new dream life in an estate close to the distillery in the Highlands.
I was surprised by the book. Was expecting more of a rom-com style story but it’s definitely heavier. Myla has dark moments and a sad past so at times, she struggles to enjoy the good things that are happening. The book alternates chapters between Myla’s first person pov to Kelly’s third person pov. Kelly is 10 years older, CEO of the distillery, and just eons more mature than Myla. But they make a good couple and help each other be their best selves. There is plenty of hot sex and both characters are well done. Also, there is a perfect doggo named Barley who has perpetual zoomies. My only wish is that there were more details earlier in the book about Myla’s past with her mother so that I could have understood Myla better as she made her way in this new life. I would recommend this book.
I was surprised by the book. Was expecting more of a rom-com style story but it’s definitely heavier. Myla has dark moments and a sad past so at times, she struggles to enjoy the good things that are happening. The book alternates chapters between Myla’s first person pov to Kelly’s third person pov. Kelly is 10 years older, CEO of the distillery, and just eons more mature than Myla. But they make a good couple and help each other be their best selves. There is plenty of hot sex and both characters are well done. Also, there is a perfect doggo named Barley who has perpetual zoomies. My only wish is that there were more details earlier in the book about Myla’s past with her mother so that I could have understood Myla better as she made her way in this new life. I would recommend this book.
September 14, 2022
Wow, what an emotional story. When I first picked this book up I wasn’t expecting all of the emotions, but it was done super well and really gave the story more depth. I also enjoyed the POVs with one MC being first person and the other third person. You’ll want a glass of whisky, not only while reading about the distillery, but during some of the harder times.
August 27, 2022
This book has so many key plots that you will like, and it even made me want to drink and like whisky! The fact that the story sets in Scotland is really refreshing.
Both the characters are really endearing, especially Myla who you’ll want to hug every time she appears.
In most age gap stories i read, the characters don’t even question the age gap, they just go for it. In this case, Kelly really wonders if this could be an obsticle and it felt realistic,i really liked that.
There is great chemistry between them.
Myla’s struggle is going crescendo through the book. I felt Lisa’s Elliot writing deep in my guts, she makes you feel with the characters, doubt with the characters.
One of the main lessons here is that you can’t love someone properly if you don’t love and accept yourself. It’s beautiful, like this book. It has everything I search in sapphic novel yet it has this little something more that make the book stays with you after you put it down
Both the characters are really endearing, especially Myla who you’ll want to hug every time she appears.
In most age gap stories i read, the characters don’t even question the age gap, they just go for it. In this case, Kelly really wonders if this could be an obsticle and it felt realistic,i really liked that.
There is great chemistry between them.
Myla’s struggle is going crescendo through the book. I felt Lisa’s Elliot writing deep in my guts, she makes you feel with the characters, doubt with the characters.
One of the main lessons here is that you can’t love someone properly if you don’t love and accept yourself. It’s beautiful, like this book. It has everything I search in sapphic novel yet it has this little something more that make the book stays with you after you put it down
April 2, 2023
A good story - why doesn’t anyone knock on my door and say I’ve inherited millions? - with Lisa building up a good reputation - that’s her third (out of 4) 5* result. Recommended.
January 2, 2023
The story was an interesting mixture of unlikely events and sadly realistic situations. Enjoyed reading about Scotland. I look forward to reading more from Elliot.
October 2, 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! You can't help falling in love with Kelly and Myla! Their attraction to one another when they first meet is fantastic, yet due to Myla getting lost looking for the ladies room, they don't get together. But, they can't stop thinking about one another. When fate steps in and Myla becomes Kelly's boss. This is a great read, that hits mental health, age gap, boss and subordinate. With the subordinate being the older one.
Life, love, fears, needs and wants all addressed in this glorious book. 5 stars!
Life, love, fears, needs and wants all addressed in this glorious book. 5 stars!
October 3, 2022
Ready to explore my great grandmother's Scotland!
This was a complicated story as any would be if a parent had a no arrested bipolar disorder. The impact on one of the main characters was profound and the author not only described this with excellent understanding and compassion but was equally versed in the distilling of Scottish malt whiskey! I really enjoyed the countryside and the development of the relationship of these fully developed women.
This was a complicated story as any would be if a parent had a no arrested bipolar disorder. The impact on one of the main characters was profound and the author not only described this with excellent understanding and compassion but was equally versed in the distilling of Scottish malt whiskey! I really enjoyed the countryside and the development of the relationship of these fully developed women.
October 17, 2022
Simply wonderful and I think this is Elliot’s best work yet. It had a bit everything. It was emotional, romantic, sexy, and had a wonderful message of finding yourself first in order to belong. Myla looses her mother who raised her alone and Myla is left lost and without any family. For me it touched an extra nerve as I read this shortly after my father passed which made it dificult to read at the start due to my personal emotions at the time. Howerver, I believe that also made me connect even more with Myla while reading this.
I also truley enjoyed the Scottish culture and scenery. I could see the landscapes and hear the accents. It made me want to visit Scotland, its Highlands and drink some Scottish whiskey which I confess I did while reading this great book. I cannot recommend it enough. 5⭐️❗️
I also truley enjoyed the Scottish culture and scenery. I could see the landscapes and hear the accents. It made me want to visit Scotland, its Highlands and drink some Scottish whiskey which I confess I did while reading this great book. I cannot recommend it enough. 5⭐️❗️
September 1, 2022
I loved this book. It’s so emotional. I could relate on a gut level to Myla.
It seems that every time I read a Lisa Elliot book, it gets better and better.
The characters are so well developed, the story so well written. Can’t wait for
Elliot’s next book.
It seems that every time I read a Lisa Elliot book, it gets better and better.
The characters are so well developed, the story so well written. Can’t wait for
Elliot’s next book.
September 19, 2022
The Age Old Question: Does Money Buy You Happiness?
This was an exciting and heartwarming yet heartbreaking story. Lisa Elliot has touched on a few things in this book that most people shy away from. Being poor and becoming rich, mental illness, being wanted and trying to fit in, life changes and being worthy. Myla was alone,no family, her mother died a few years back, but she had a decent life, a roommate and worked at the cafe. In a blink of an eye, Myla finds out she had a great Aunt who has been looking for her and her Mother, who has recently passed and has left her estate and whiskey business to her. The story follows Myla as she is slowly introduced to her new found wealth, a mansion and a thriving family business run by a woman, Kelly, who has caught Myra’s eye. I enjoyed this book so much. It touched on the fears of the town, the CEO Kelly and her job, the history of the distillery and Myla’s new life in this world knowing this is or was her family. Lisa Elliot did a great job on this.
This was an exciting and heartwarming yet heartbreaking story. Lisa Elliot has touched on a few things in this book that most people shy away from. Being poor and becoming rich, mental illness, being wanted and trying to fit in, life changes and being worthy. Myla was alone,no family, her mother died a few years back, but she had a decent life, a roommate and worked at the cafe. In a blink of an eye, Myla finds out she had a great Aunt who has been looking for her and her Mother, who has recently passed and has left her estate and whiskey business to her. The story follows Myla as she is slowly introduced to her new found wealth, a mansion and a thriving family business run by a woman, Kelly, who has caught Myra’s eye. I enjoyed this book so much. It touched on the fears of the town, the CEO Kelly and her job, the history of the distillery and Myla’s new life in this world knowing this is or was her family. Lisa Elliot did a great job on this.
January 4, 2026
Yet another oh-so-forgettable sapphic novel. I did like the part about Myla's mother having a mental illness, and how that affected her ability to form relationships, but that was about it. The part about the Scottish Highlands and the whiskey (or whisky, in Scotland) business was all too unlikely and contrived to foster suspension of disbelief. (Also, newsflash: It's not especially radical for women to be part of an industry that promotes a harmful addiction.) The protagonists fell flat for me. Lots of Goodreads reviewers rave over this one and found it very emotional, so I guess I'm once again an outlier.
December 19, 2022
good read
This is a really good book. Stick with it as it’s a bit slow in the middle, but revs up towards the end. Interesting characters leads & secondary. Would highly recommend
This is a really good book. Stick with it as it’s a bit slow in the middle, but revs up towards the end. Interesting characters leads & secondary. Would highly recommend
September 6, 2022
Really enjoyed reading this book.
April 7, 2023
Louder than Words
I loved the story. The ma's had excellent chemistry. It had angst that was resolved timely. The author wrote about a taboo subject tastefully. I enjoyed this book.
The only reason I gave it 4 stars was because of the switching from third to first POV throughout the book. I found frustrating. I will look at more books from this author to see if it is this book only, or others as well.
I loved the story. The ma's had excellent chemistry. It had angst that was resolved timely. The author wrote about a taboo subject tastefully. I enjoyed this book.
The only reason I gave it 4 stars was because of the switching from third to first POV throughout the book. I found frustrating. I will look at more books from this author to see if it is this book only, or others as well.
September 16, 2022
4.25 Stars
September 29, 2022
Enjoyed the story
While I will admit the unique handling of the POV (at least I have yet to see it handled this way before) did throw me off a bit in the beginning once I got used to it I was able to settle in and enjoy the story. Had a good pace to it, the steamy scenes were fun to read and it was good to see personal growth on the part of the younger character who clearly needed it. Definitely inspired adding a whisky distilary to the list of places to visit when I go to Scotland.
While I will admit the unique handling of the POV (at least I have yet to see it handled this way before) did throw me off a bit in the beginning once I got used to it I was able to settle in and enjoy the story. Had a good pace to it, the steamy scenes were fun to read and it was good to see personal growth on the part of the younger character who clearly needed it. Definitely inspired adding a whisky distilary to the list of places to visit when I go to Scotland.
September 12, 2022
I really liked this book. The 2 MC are well drawn and easy to connect with. Loved that it was set in Scotland.
September 8, 2022
Love and loss
A tastefully written story addressing love, loss,, mental health and self discovery. Kelly and Myla have to face their own demons in order to claim a love they both need and deserve.
A tastefully written story addressing love, loss,, mental health and self discovery. Kelly and Myla have to face their own demons in order to claim a love they both need and deserve.
December 8, 2022
This is my first Lisa Elliot read and it was purely amazing. I thought reading this was going to be all love and regular heart break, all the usual things that occur in a romance novel. Boy was I wrong, but in a great way. This was book was so touching and heartbreaking but also loving. There were serious issues that were brought up and mentioned throughout Myla’s story. To engage in Myla’s life and all the heartbreak she had to endure. To think the was incapable of being loved and falling in love is always hard to hear or read or watch. Lisa did an amazing job touching back on the issue and tying it perfectly to Myla and Kelly’s love story. The way that everything grew and broke apart at one point. The heartbreak both characters were facing throughout and all the growing they did together and separately was amazing. Lisa’s dedication for “For all the wounded inner childs” just makes this story even better.
November 8, 2023
A sweet sapphic romance, with a well-developed story.
I liked that we were reading from both Kelly and Myla's points of view, although sometimes it took me a couple of lines to see who “was talking” at the moment.
The first meeting between them was hot and then it suddenly stopped (so I was really disappointed…), but the reason was explained later in the story (so it all made sense).
I completely agree with some of the reviews that the author was mixing some unlikely events and realistic situations in an intriguing way, to touch on some difficult topics like mental health, family and being alone, feeling worthy and being with someone older / younger among others subjects – mainly using Myla for these explorations.
I would really like to read Anna and Hayley’s story, it seems interesting even if it is only mentioned in passing!
I liked that we were reading from both Kelly and Myla's points of view, although sometimes it took me a couple of lines to see who “was talking” at the moment.
The first meeting between them was hot and then it suddenly stopped (so I was really disappointed…), but the reason was explained later in the story (so it all made sense).
I completely agree with some of the reviews that the author was mixing some unlikely events and realistic situations in an intriguing way, to touch on some difficult topics like mental health, family and being alone, feeling worthy and being with someone older / younger among others subjects – mainly using Myla for these explorations.
I would really like to read Anna and Hayley’s story, it seems interesting even if it is only mentioned in passing!
September 20, 2025
in which two sapphics get really, really tired of their partner respecting their boundaries
it's a sweet romance. what I really appreciated in this one is how mental health issues and the age gap are presented as serious issues in the relationship. there's no big work drama or distillery conspiracies, just the younger partner working through her moderately crappy childhood and a distinct maturity gap. I did really appreciate how the book leant away from making anyone an obvious villain. there's a lot of hurt in Myla's past but no sneering plot mandated hate sinks, just complicated and sad people
also, the fantasy of having a mystery elderly relative pass and bequeath unto you an unimaginable amount of money
it's a sweet romance. what I really appreciated in this one is how mental health issues and the age gap are presented as serious issues in the relationship. there's no big work drama or distillery conspiracies, just the younger partner working through her moderately crappy childhood and a distinct maturity gap. I did really appreciate how the book leant away from making anyone an obvious villain. there's a lot of hurt in Myla's past but no sneering plot mandated hate sinks, just complicated and sad people
also, the fantasy of having a mystery elderly relative pass and bequeath unto you an unimaginable amount of money
January 25, 2025
Unforgettable novel!
I am so happy to have discovered Lisa Elliot’s books! I have loved all of them! She is my favorite author now. The way she writes you get immersed in the story like you are right there living it. It is hard to describe but I feel like when I read her books it is so well written I can feel what the characters are feeling, really get immersed in their emotions. I can’t say it enough but all her books are so well written. I hope she continues to write more novels. Thank you for these amazing books Lisa Elliot! I will reread your books again and again! This is a must read!!
I am so happy to have discovered Lisa Elliot’s books! I have loved all of them! She is my favorite author now. The way she writes you get immersed in the story like you are right there living it. It is hard to describe but I feel like when I read her books it is so well written I can feel what the characters are feeling, really get immersed in their emotions. I can’t say it enough but all her books are so well written. I hope she continues to write more novels. Thank you for these amazing books Lisa Elliot! I will reread your books again and again! This is a must read!!
September 14, 2022
Wonderful story of life in The Highlands of Scotland in a small town atmosphere with a whiskey distillery as the central thread that intertwines the main characters. I found it confusing at times knowing which main character was talking in some of the chapters. The switching between 1st person and 3rd person focus on Kelly alternating with only 1st person by Myla wasn't an issue for me to follow. It was also informative
to learn about how scotch and whiskey are made. I truly enjoyed reading about life in the land of my heritage and will read the other books by Lisa Elliot.
to learn about how scotch and whiskey are made. I truly enjoyed reading about life in the land of my heritage and will read the other books by Lisa Elliot.
October 23, 2022
Beautiful
I liked the relationship between the two main characters. One was more complex than the other, but it worked. I found myself rooting for them wishing one would make a certain decision that they didn’t. So I’ll say it was very moving. As far as sexual Contant in the book, not terribly crass, not at all overtly graphic actually. This book was simple and sweet and happy in the end. The author also did a really good job of portraying mental health issues. I’d recommend this book to anyone who loves a beautiful Romance of two people who fall in love and make it work.
I liked the relationship between the two main characters. One was more complex than the other, but it worked. I found myself rooting for them wishing one would make a certain decision that they didn’t. So I’ll say it was very moving. As far as sexual Contant in the book, not terribly crass, not at all overtly graphic actually. This book was simple and sweet and happy in the end. The author also did a really good job of portraying mental health issues. I’d recommend this book to anyone who loves a beautiful Romance of two people who fall in love and make it work.
December 1, 2022
There was something about this that I just loved. Perhaps it was the atmosphere? The whole “Semi-rural Scottish Romance” really spoke to me, for some reason?
I must admit, I found Myla’s character a great deal of fun!! Not that she is amusing or comedic; rather, I love how we learn about her past. She truly is quite broken, and her journey was marvelous to witness.
Kelly was great. I just loved her throughout.
The only spot of concern I had was the epilogue. For whatever reason, it just felt so…odd? Awkward? Maybe that Myla gets to do everything she wants but Kelly is kind of just…stuck where she is?
I must admit, I found Myla’s character a great deal of fun!! Not that she is amusing or comedic; rather, I love how we learn about her past. She truly is quite broken, and her journey was marvelous to witness.
Kelly was great. I just loved her throughout.
The only spot of concern I had was the epilogue. For whatever reason, it just felt so…odd? Awkward? Maybe that Myla gets to do everything she wants but Kelly is kind of just…stuck where she is?
February 15, 2023
Disappointing read.
Initially, i was engrossed with the book, the plot was refreshing, myla and kelly were so mature and so loving.
But then it got boring when kelly was offered a job in nyc, i knew where it was gonna go so the thrill and the excitement that i had for the remainder of the book died down.
The side characters were also pretty lacklustre, i didn't care about any of them because they had no personality whatsoever, they are rarely in the story and when they are i don't really care.
2 stars.
Initially, i was engrossed with the book, the plot was refreshing, myla and kelly were so mature and so loving.
But then it got boring when kelly was offered a job in nyc, i knew where it was gonna go so the thrill and the excitement that i had for the remainder of the book died down.
The side characters were also pretty lacklustre, i didn't care about any of them because they had no personality whatsoever, they are rarely in the story and when they are i don't really care.
2 stars.
December 22, 2022
I would be incredibly surprised if the author has not experienced or been close to someone experiencing trauma based on childhood abandonment, resulting in an anxious attachment style and depression because this all rings terribly and sadly true. I did very much love the two main characters and my favourite thing in a book like this is when the two characters genuinely provide growth and support for each other to become better together. One of my fave queer romances this year.
April 3, 2023
A well written and enjoyable piece.
The family trauma goes deep in the story, so if youre sensitive to it then be careful, but its an amazing story, and having lost my mother before her time and having my own shit to deal with definitely resonated. While sparse, the sex scenes were well written and enjoyable, and while fading to black for a lot of their time, the build up that is there is still steamy and much appreciated
The family trauma goes deep in the story, so if youre sensitive to it then be careful, but its an amazing story, and having lost my mother before her time and having my own shit to deal with definitely resonated. While sparse, the sex scenes were well written and enjoyable, and while fading to black for a lot of their time, the build up that is there is still steamy and much appreciated
September 26, 2025
4,25/5
I think that one scene in the musical instruments room(if I'm not wrong) will live rent free always in my mind😍😍
Even tho I gotta say,I don't get why Myla kept mentioning everytime that Kelly was an older woman,like I get that the first 3 times ,but almost everytime ???it felt like an almost fetish or something at some point (we all love older women tho🙄)
They were cute or whatever 😒😒😒(I love them)
I think that one scene in the musical instruments room(if I'm not wrong) will live rent free always in my mind😍😍
Even tho I gotta say,I don't get why Myla kept mentioning everytime that Kelly was an older woman,like I get that the first 3 times ,but almost everytime ???it felt like an almost fetish or something at some point (we all love older women tho🙄)
They were cute or whatever 😒😒😒(I love them)
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