Tuesday, 10 November 2026

The Scottish Cruise

The Scottish Cruise 

All aboard the Celtic Dream as she sets sail on a magical Highland escape around the Scottish Isles… 

When widow Maggie Blenkenship books a Scottish cruise to celebrate her seventieth birthday, she expects breathtaking scenery and quality time with her sister. She doesn't expect to fall in love. 

Joined by a colourful cast of fellow passengers – a secretive actress battling frightening memory loss, a sharp-tongued expat running from family ghosts, and a reserved gentleman haunted by his late father's wartime secret – Maggie discovers that the open sea has a way of loosening hearts and unlocking truths. 

As the Celtic Dream weaves through the dramatic Scottish isles, unlikely friendships form, long-buried secrets surface, and love arrives quietly, unexpectedly, and right on time… 

The Scottish Cruise is a warm and witty story about second chances, the courage to begin again, and the beautiful, surprising things that can happen when you finally step out of the shadows. 

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Publication Date: 25th February 2027 

Author Bio – Caroline James is the celebrated author of later-life fiction, including THE CRUISE, the #1 best-seller that has captivated cruise ship passengers worldwide, earning its reputation as Girl Power for the Over-Sixties! Her eagerly anticipated follow-up cruise novels, include THE CRUISE CLUB, THE ARCTIC CRUISE and THE NILE CRUISE hitting the Amazon Top 100 Kindle charts and chosen for supermarket slots in Sainsburys, Booth’s and Tesco, including ‘Fern’s Picks’ in Tesco supermarkets 

Caroline’s vibrant storytelling stems from her colourful career. Before becoming a full-time writer, she carved out a fascinating path in the hospitality industry, owning a charming country house hotel and a lively pub. As a media agent, she worked closely with celebrity chefs, giving her an insider’s perspective on the glitz, glamour, and grit of the culinary world. When she finally turned her focus to writing, she discovered her true calling, penning best-selling novels that have garnered her legions of fans. 

When she’s not writing, Caroline enjoys tranquil walks with Fred, her Westie, and writing and plotting her next novels in her Scottish retreat. As a member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association, the SoA, ARRA, and the Society of Women’s Writers & Journalists, Caroline is a passionate advocate for the written word and a champion of life-long creativity. 

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Twitter: @CarolineJames12 

 

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Wednesday, 19 August 2026

The Little Porto book club


 The Little Porto Book Club

In a city full of stories, can she write her own…

Introvert and self-described whodunnit enthusiast Viviane has never much believed in living life outside of the pages of a book. But when her interfering mother insists that Viviane needs some friends who aren’t fictional, she decides to head into the beautiful bustling streets of Porto in search of her community.

What better place to start than by reading her favourite mystery in the corner of a little-known café? But when one, then two, and then outrageously six other people decide to join her silent book club Viviane realises that she is firmly out of her depth. There’s Thomas, a middle-aged man hiding his love for romance novels, Lucinda, a chic sixty-something with a penchant for Christie, and then there’s Tiago, the man of every romance novelist’s dreams.

But when one of these newfound friends disappears from the book club without a word, will the community come together to find their fellow lost soul, and will Viviane find love along the way…?

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Author Bio – 



Rebecca Raisin is an internationally bestselling and RNA awards winning romance writer from Perth, Australia. Her books are set in stunning locations around the world providing a touch of escapism for her readers and those who like to partake in a spot of armchair travel from the comfort of their own home. Rebecca writes quirky heroines who haven't figured it all out yet but are perfectly relatable, flaws and all. You'll find themes such as friendship, love, new beginnings, food, wine and travel. She's known for writing books for book lovers.

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My Review

This book will take you straight to Portugal and Porto has now raced up my list of places to visit as a result. The author delves into Portuguese culture and the characters jump off the page. I enjoyed getting to know Viviane and through her the unofficial book club. This is a cozy, summer read that will have you reading ;just one more page' until you are surprised and a little sad to have finished the book,