This book contains:
- Manslaughter that was never identified or owned
- Troubled relationships with parents.
Jinny is a top journalist from London who’s had turbulent feelings about her job, and the demands her father (as her boss) has made on her. When she reaches her breaking point, she’s determined to find a life that’s aligned with what she wants, even if she must fight to get it.
Gabe is a highly secretive man working at Bumblebee Cottage, and yet, isn’t quite what he seems. While he appears to be devoted to the Cottage and it’s produce, there are a few too many inconsistencies in his life to make someone like Jinny comfortable.
Jinny leaves London after she reaches the breaking point of writing stories for her father’s tabloid by invading the privacy of celebrities. The only problem is, she doesn’t exactly have much of a skillset to do anything other than journalism. When she sees an opportunity in the Scottish Highlands for a job that comes with a home, she didn’t expect to get the job and meet a mysterious man.
I really enjoyed the mystery element of this story, especially alongside the romance story.
We get hints throughout the book of what’s going on, and yet you’re still missing a few pieces until right near the reveal. These little hints, and suggestions keep you thinking, keep you involved and gives you a reason to keep reading even if the romance doesn’t keep you hooked.
The romance element is intricately entwined with the mystery I mentioned, and yet in a way separate from it. While we get the attractive guy who’s immediately nice to Jinny, he’s kind and appears to be a loving member of his family. He’s also very reserved and doesn’t tend to open up making the development of their relationship something that takes time and slowly built trust.
That slow burn, the carefully built trust that creates a strong bond between the two characters was something that kept me hooked wondering when it would be consummated. The careful dance between them was beautiful, slightly stressful and fun to read.
My only problem with this one is that neither of the characters were Heartcross locals from childhood. I feel like it’s been a while since I’ve read one of those, so I’m hoping we’ll get back to some of those more “local” stories in the series soon.
