The Cottage In The Highlands By Julie Shackman May 2026

: A mysterious figure who enters Leonie's life as she investigates the letter. Though initially wary of each other, he and Leonie eventually team up to uncover the truth.

: The ruthless editor of Goddess magazine, whose demanding management style provides much of the book's workplace drama. Major Themes The Cottage in the Highlands by Julie Shackman

: The enigmatic next-door neighbor who guards the abandoned cottage. Her own past includes a poignant, long-lost love story with the elder Flynn Talbot. : A mysterious figure who enters Leonie's life

While walking her rescue puppy, Leonie discovers an abandoned but fully furnished cottage deep in the woods. Her journalistic curiosity is piqued, but her attempts to learn more are repeatedly blocked by , a grumpy elderly neighbor living next door who is fiercely protective of the cottage's secrets. Inside the house, Leonie finds a mysterious letter from a man named Flynn Talbot , sparking an investigation that weaves together past secrets and present-day romance. Key Characters Major Themes : The enigmatic next-door neighbor who