Shooting Stars over the Highlands by Lisa Hobman Series: The Highlands #4
Genres: Scottish, Womens Fiction
What would you wish for if you had one chance?
Esme Cassidy had two dreams growing to be a famous film star, and to own Drumblair Castle.
Sadly, overly cautious parents put paid to a career in front of the camera, instead encouraging her to study towards a ‘proper job’, and Lady Olivia MacBain is the current custodian of ‘her castle’.
After graduating and a year travelling, Esme returns home broken-hearted and throws herself into her new role as Lady Olivia’s PA at Drumblair Castle. It’s not quite her original dream but at least she’s living at the castle in one of the estate cottages with her housemate and friend, handsome, yet quirky, groundsman Judd.
With the news that the castle will be used as a film set for a period movie, Esme gets to witness first-hand the career she missed out on. And with her teenage crush in the starring role, she can’t believe her luck. But he wouldn’t be interested in a girl like her, surely?
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Review
This is the second book I’ve read by this author, and once again, she’s completely won me over. Feel-good fiction at its finest, this novel delivers exactly what it promises—lighthearted escapism, lovable characters, and the perfect amount of romantic mischief.
Esme Cassidy finds herself in a classic post-breakup trifecta: heartbroken, living with her parents, and questioning every career choice she’s made. A job at Drumblair Castle as a personal assistant to the formidable but endearing Lady Olivia offers her a fresh start—and a quaint cottage to call her own. But the cottage already has a tenant, Judd, the charming groundskeeper who quickly becomes a quiet anchor in her life. Add in a glamorous film shoot, a teenage crush turned movie star, a jealous co-star, and a delightful swirl of miscommunications, and you’ve got a story that’s as entertaining as it is heartfelt.
From the castle grounds to the blooming romance, everything about this book made me smile. The emotional warmth, the gentle humor, and the relatable journey of rediscovery make it a perfect comfort read. I’ll definitely be picking up more from this author—she’s officially on my go-to list for uplifting, engaging fiction.
Meet the Author
About Lisa Hobman
Lisa Hobman has written many brilliantly reviewed women’s fiction titles – the first of which was shortlisted by the RNA for their debut novel award. In 2012 Lisa relocated her family from Yorkshire to a village in Scotland and this beautiful backdrop now inspires her uplifting and romantic stories.
What an interesting book