The Highland Crush

As a lad, he broke his best friend’s heart. Now he’ll do anything to win her back.

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Iona Stewart, the girl I grew up with, is back in Bannock, and it’s like an old wound has been ripped open.

Memories of our time together—our childhood mischief, the twilight talks by the loch, the nights we spent wrapped in each other’s arms—come crashing back.

Things between us couldn’t be more different now. She avoids me at all costs. On those rare occasions we do speak, she keeps it civil for the sake of our families, but she can’t hide the disdain from her eyes.

She has every reason to hate me. Six years ago I broke her heart. That day I lost not just my best friend but the only woman I’ve ever loved.

I’ve spent years at the gym, bulking up, trying to sweat out the guilt and regret. But it hasn’t worked and having her here again—and just across the street—is a special kind of torture.

I want her back. I need her back. But how do you win over the girl whose heart you shattered? And even if she does give me a second chance, do I deserve it?

Perfect for Readers Who Love…

  • Childhood sweethearts
  • Second chance romance
  • Friends to lovers
  • Cheeky banter
  • Cinnamon roll hero
  • Quirky heroine
  • Dual timeline

Meet the Characters

Lewis McIntyre

A gym-built Highlander whose love language is baking and who beats himself up over a past mistake.

Iona Stewart

A quirky vet who devours romance novels but is less certain about happily-ever-afters in real life.

Places You’ll Visit

Bannock

A close-knit Highland town tucked into a quiet glen, to which Iona returns after years away.

Loch Bannock

The loch shore that was Lewis and Iona’s favourite teenage hangout spot—and the site of their first kiss.

Glasgow

The city where Lewis and Iona shared late nights and first love while Iona was at university.

A Romance Book Event

An Edinburgh book event packed with author signings and the romance novels Iona adores.

Good to Know

Author
Amy McGavin
Series
True Scotsman (Book 3)
Note
This book can be read as a standalone.
Genre
Contemporary romance
Vibe
Steamy, funny, heart-warming
Style
First person, dual POV, present tense
Heat level
3/5 🌶️

eBook

Publisher
Grumpy Grouse Press
ISBN
978-1-916734-04-3
Release date
30 July 2024
Language
English
Availability
Amazon (including Kindle Unlimited), public libraries

Paperback

Publisher
Grumpy Grouse Press
ISBN
978-1-916734-05-0
Release date
2 August 2024
Language
English
Pages
270
Availability
A range of online retailers. Booksellers and libraries can order via Ingram.