When widow Maggie Blenkenship books a Scottish cruise to celebrate her seventieth birthday, she expects breathtaking scenery and quality time with her sister. She doesn't expect to fall in love.
Joined by a colourful cast of fellow passengers – a secretive actress battling frightening memory loss, a sharp-tongued expat running from family ghosts, and a reserved gentleman haunted by his late father's wartime secret – Maggie discovers that the open sea has a way of loosening hearts and unlocking truths.
As the Celtic Dream weaves through the dramatic Scottish isles, unlikely friendships form, long-buried secrets surface, and love arrives quietly, unexpectedly, and right on time...
The Scottish Cruise is a warm and witty story about second chances, the courage to begin again, and the beautiful, surprising things that can happen when you finally step out of the shadows.
Caroline James is a celebrated author of later-life fiction, and her vibrant storytelling stems from her colourful career. Before becoming a full-time writer, she carved out a fascinating path in the hospitality industry, owning a lively pub then a charming country house hotel. As a media agent, she worked closely with celebrity chefs, giving her an insider’s perspective on the glitz, glamour, and grit of the culinary world. When she finally turned her focus to writing, she discovered her true calling, penning best-selling novels that have garnered her legions of fans.