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From 'New York Times' best-selling author Jenny Colgan comes this hilarious romance about a woman who trades in the comforts of city life in hopes of finding love in a small Scottish town in the middle of nowhere.Faced with the harsh reality that there are 25,000 more women than men in London, Katie's dating prospects are at an all-time low. While she's glad it's not a man's world anymore, it wouldn't hurt if there were more eligible bachelors.More likely to get murdered than married, according to gleeful media reports, Katie resigns herself to the fact that there's no sex in the city for her and decides to head for the hills - or the Scottish Highlands to be exact. Despite the fact she's never been one for muddy rain boats - and Fairlish is in the middle of nowhere - the tiny town does have one major draw - men. LOTS of them!But while Katie relishes the chance to do battle with armies of admirers, she's not excited about going head to head with her shady new boss, Harry. At least there's the local eye-candy to distract her, including gorgeous newshound Iain. But he is at loggerheads with Harry, and she can't afford to get on Harry's bad side anymore than she already has.Life in the country might not be one big roll in the hay, but now that Katie has taken the plunge, can she ever turn her back on the delights of Fairlish and return to city life...?
Disillusioned by the dismal dating prospects in London, Katie decides to abandon city life for the Scottish Highlands in search of a more promising romantic future. Faced with a statistical imbalance of men in the capital, she relocates to the remote town of Fairlish, where the ratio of eligible bachelors is significantly higher. Her transition is complicated by a difficult professional relationship with her new boss, Harry, and an attraction to a local journalist named Iain. The narrative follows her navigation of rural social dynamics and the unexpected challenges of small-town living, presented through a lighthearted, character-driven lens.
This novel is characterized by the light, witty tone typical of the author's contemporary romantic works. The premise suggests a focus on the comedic friction between urban expectations and the realities of rural life. Readers likely find the protagonist's transition from London to the Highlands to be a source of both humor and personal growth. The narrative structure emphasizes the classic romantic comedy arc, balancing professional obstacles with the pursuit of a new romantic connection in an isolated setting.
Page Count:
352
Publication Date:
2005-01-01
Publisher:
Gardners Books
ISBN-10:
0007159013
ISBN-13:
9780007159017
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