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When Lissie's friend phones her with a proposition for a TV programme focussing on Lissie and her up and coming wedding, Lissie is torn. Yes, the programme will boost the profile of her bakery business 100 percent, but she knows her fiancé Kieran will hate the idea... At the same time if the programme goes ahead and it boosts Lissie's business, might Kieran finally be able to quit his day job and join Lissie's business as her partner as they've both wanted for so long?With only a few months to go until the big day, tensions mount as old feelings resurface, friendships are pushed to the limit and an old and very unwelcome boyfriend sticks his far too attractive nose into everything...This short story follows up on where the story finished in Baked with Love. I hope you enjoy it! Updates once a week.…

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It's February 14th and Lorelie's boss and best friend has persuaded her to go on a date, much against her better judgement... Still, Alex is as gorgeous in the flesh as he looked online. There's just one thing he omitted to mention. Will that spoil the date...?…

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Summer has arrived in Lochalshie and it's a scorcher... When the heatwave causes multiple problems, including throwing a spanner in the works of a wedding due to take place in the Lochside Welcome, Gaby and Jack must find some way to make the event go ahead regardless...This feel-good summer short story picks up where Highland Funeral left off and offers you the opportunity to catch up with Gaby, Jack, Mhari and co in Scotland's friendliest village.…

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Ever wondered what happened at the end of Highland Fling? This short story in three parts will fill you in...Gaby and Jack are now a couple, but how will they keep the details of their fledgling relationship secret from the world's nosiest villagers? When Gaby returns to her flat the morning after the night before, her new flatmate Mhari pounces demanding answers.The perfect short read for any fans of the Highland books and those looking for some light-hearted, feel-good escapism.Cover by Jennifer Mijatovic (@wee_mij on Instagram).…

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Ranald McLatchie. Deceased... her husband dead, Caroline McLatchie vows his funeral will be nothing like the funerals she remembers from her childhood... gloomy, black-dressed affairs where hatchet-faced ministers lectured the congregation on their sins and forgot all about the dead person.Gaby and Jack are all for it-a funeral that's full of fun and laughter, even if the two of them haven't stopped crying in days. But there are sheep with chocolate biscuits in mind, film crews who have Lochalshie in their sights and a quiz mater determined to honour Ranald in his own way.Welcome to Lochalshie! Births, marriages and deaths-you'll find the same warm welcome in this magical little village, no matter what point you are in life...…

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A summer night, a chance encounter... The prequel to Highland Fling.A woman and her child walk into a lonely man's life and change it forever. Ranald McLatchie has battled loneliness and depression all his life. When his sister bullies him into attending a party, he's a reluctant guest. But the party holds promise in the form of an unintended guest. Thanks to @lumilind for the cover. You can find her work at: https://yummybookcovers.com…

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It's Gaby and Jack's first Christmas as a married couple-presents, fun with the family and any excuse to use that mistletoe, right? Not quite...Lochalshie has other things in mind. Where's all the food and drink for a start? Zac is back in town too, looking for an enormous favour even though everyone hates him.Will Christmas work its magic on an old quarrel? Can Gaby and Jack save the Lochside Welcome from the hell of TripAdvisor rotten reviews? And can Stewart survive when the beer runs out...?! This Highland Books short story follows on from Highland Fling, The Start of Something Beautiful, Highland Wedding and The Magic of Baking, but stands alone if you just want a small taste of the magical village of Lochalshie in the Scottish Highlands.…

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As Scotland's nosiest woman, Mhari has always struggled to find boyfriends. Who wants a partner who'll broadcast your secrets to all and sundry, right?Lachlan is the man she's lusted after for years - dark, broody and intense. Every girl's dream. A once in a lifetime opportunity surfaces. Mhari, Lachlan alone in a car for a couple of hours. What might happen...?If you've read and enjoyed Highland Fling and the start of Highland Heart, you'll recognise Mhari from those pages. But if not, say hello to a nosy but lovable character who wants what we all do - love and a partner who understands us completely.Mhari's New Boyfriend is a short story in three parts. There is strong language and allusion to grown-up stuff, so steer clear if you don't like that stuff. Otherwise, welcome to the world of Lochalshie and all its characters. Enjoy!…

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Gaby and Jack live in a close-knit village in the Highlands. When COVID-19 hits the area, it decimates jobs and lives. How will our couple, new parents and business owners, cope?The BBC wants to film lockdown diaries. Ordinary people trying to live their lives amidst lockdown, economic downturns and more. Who better than the Jamie Fraser look-a-like Jack and his ever-optimistic wife, Gaby to steer a camera crew through difficult times and to point to the hope that still exists, post pandemic?If you're fan of fun when the f-word is in short supply, or you crave family, friendship tales, the Highland Diaries offers you an exploration of lockdown on communities, local economies and neighbourhood relationships, all served up with a side order of laughter.…

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The night before his wedding, a man reflects on what has brought him here... A short story featuring the characters from Highland Fling and Highland Wedding, which is set just after Highland Wedding.…

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Katya and Dexter met for the first time earlier in the day and sparks flew. Who knew that the lust at first sight thing could end up hours later in a hotel room while a party rages on underneath you?!Here's what happens when you take a chance on someone, follow them back to where they are staying and explore every bit of them. It's awkward in places - isn't that always the case first time - and sweet in others, as Katya and Dexter figure out what they want and how to get it. If you've read Highland Fling and Highland Heart, you might recognise Katya and Dexter but if you haven't, don't worry. The short story stands alone.…

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Love. It's never as easy as the books and films make out, right? Lillian and Richie are about to embark on their first weekend together. She's always found relationships difficult, and he has a troubled past. Sex, getting to know each other and sharing secrets-will this fledgling romance be strong enough to survive what we bury inside ourselves? Is passion enough for a lasting relationship? Read on to find out...This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, businesses, companies, events, or locales is entirely coincidental. ©Emma Baird 2018…

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A short story for Halloween. "Humans always let their guard down at this time of year... Dumb of them, I know, but we all get to enjoy ourselves, so I don't complain about it."Meet me. Cordelia. Vampire extraordinaire. Even if I do say so myself. I've been undead for the last six hundred years or so (you don't keep an exact score past a certain number of decades), and my motto is fun, fun, fun."…

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MATURE READERS ONLY - CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT It's the 1990s, and 21-year-old Alan Kirkpatrick (aka Kippy) is starting art school and his new life away from the small town he grew up in where no-one knew he was gay. Art school in Glasgow offers plenty of opportunities and his new best friend, Lillian, is determined to introduce him to them. There are parties, night clubs, chance encounters with good-looking bar men and the one older guy Kippy keeps running into who seems determined not to succumb to temptation.There's also the tragic shadow of the past. Can Kippy see past his one, big secret love or will it define him for ever?Meanwhile, his cousin Katrina is trying to carve a life out for herself in London. She's got the great career and plenty of friends, but her past continues to haunt her too - in the form of unrequited love, and a man who's always treated her like his annoying kid sister. Follow the adventures of Kippy and Katrina as they negotiate love, life and learning to know yourself on the road to growing up.…

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A true story about love, loss and extraordinary kindness.…

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Want to improve your writing? You're in the right place...Here you will find a no-frills guide to making your writing better. And what's the point of it? I want more people to read your stuff. The public prefers good writing, honestly!I discuss writing in general, how to avoid clichés, common mistakes, getting feedback and more. Sign up and you'll get regular updates. If my tips work, let me know!…

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Asked to pick her favourite memory of her husband, Caroline McLatchie disappears into the past... A farmhouse kitchen, her husband and her son and an afternoon spent baking shortbread. This heart-warming tale is part of the Highland books series, and if you like it why not try Highland Fling, which focusses on the grown-up version of Jack in this story?…

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What do you want as a thirteen-year-old girl? A Viking, a tall, blue-eyed blonde who sweeps his way into your life, and demands attention... How do you resist? This story is a development of a chapter I wrote as part of The Art Guy (also on Wattpad) and an about-to-be entry to a competition until I realised it excluded non-US writers. Hey ho!…

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MATURE CONTENT - ADULT READERS ONLYEver wondered what a mash-up of the Great British Bake-Off, copious amounts of sex and a lot of blood would look like?! Unnatural Appetites is the result...Meet Eve - the world's first plus-size vampire. She's big, bold and very greedy. Thanks to her and her girlfriend's exploits, Eve is attracting a lot of attention, not least that of Gregor, The Firm's finest vampire hunter. Never let it be said that either of these two can control their appetites...The Firm's worried about Eve. She's different from any vampire they've come across before and she's a huge threat. Can Gregor catch up with her - and can he take her alive? What if... what if Gregor breaks one of his own rules and falls for the prey? The hunt is on. But who's bitten off far more than they can chew?…

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UPDATE AUGUST 2018 - Earnesty Awards honourable mention for the hospital scene.What do we pretend when we're behind that keyboard? Savannah Dunn is a wise-cracking teenager struggling with binge eating and all the crap that entails while trying to be Ms Super Cool online.There is the super sexy babe she pretends to be, engaging with the Hollywood star of the moment via Twitter, then there is the needy teenager who keeps asking eating disorder forums for help, and finally the girl who is having a love affair with an authority figure via a blog that is notching up the 'follows' by the minute.But where is real life in all this? Reality, unfortunately, has a habit of catching up with you and when the truth gets out there a whole load of nasty repercussions, discoveries and revelations. But ultimately, real life away from the online world has a lot to offer and Savvy is about to find out why pretending to be someone else online is never wise.PLEASE NOTE - this story contains swear words.…