--- product_id: 126835196 title: "The Bookshop on the Shore: A Cozy Bookstore Romance Filled with Festive Cheer and Heartwarming Love, Discover This Charming Scottish Highlands Town (Scottish Village of Kirrenfief, 2)" price: "€ 32.56" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/126835196-the-bookshop-on-the-shore-a-cozy-bookstore-romance-filled store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Bookshop on the Shore: A Cozy Bookstore Romance Filled with Festive Cheer and Heartwarming Love, Discover This Charming Scottish Highlands Town (Scottish Village of Kirrenfief, 2) **Price:** € 32.56 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Bookshop on the Shore: A Cozy Bookstore Romance Filled with Festive Cheer and Heartwarming Love, Discover This Charming Scottish Highlands Town (Scottish Village of Kirrenfief, 2) - **How much does it cost?** € 32.56 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/126835196-the-bookshop-on-the-shore-a-cozy-bookstore-romance-filled) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A grand baronial house on Loch Ness, a quirky small-town bookseller, and a single mom looking for a fresh start all come together in this witty and warm-hearted novel by New York Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan. Desperate to escape from London, single mother Zoe wants to build a new life for herself and her four year old son Hari. She can barely afford the crammed studio apartment on a busy street where shouting football fans keep them awake all night. Hari’s dad, Jaz, a charismatic but perpetually broke DJ, is no help at all. But his sister Surinder comes to Zoe’s aid, hooking her up with a job as far away from the urban crush as possible: a bookshop on the banks of Loch Ness. And there’s a second job to cover housing: Zoe will be an au pair for three children at a genuine castle in the Scottish Highlands. But while Scotland is everything Zoe dreamed of—clear skies, brisk fresh air, blessed quiet—everything else is a bit of a mess. The Urquart family castle is grand, but crumbling, the childrens’ single dad is a wreck, and the kids have been kicked out of school and left to their own devices. Zoe has her work cut out for her, and is determined to rise to the challenge, especially when she sees how happily Hari has taken to their new home. With the help of Nina, the friendly local bookseller, Zoe begins to put down roots in the community. Are books, fresh air, and kindness enough to heal this broken family—and her own…? Review: Unexpected Gem - It is rare these days that a book captures my attention so strongly that I read it in one sitting. And then read it again. This luscious story looks predictable on the surface, but it "absolutely, absolutely is not." An introspective look at the secrets people tuck away and the personal damage that keeping secrets does to our humanity is known to all of us. Lovely people trying to be everything to the people they love and want to protect .too often ends on a harsh note. A village of support is what we all need to keep from going balmy. These beautiful, flawed characters captured my heart from the beginning and kept drawing me into their dynamic experiences. These wonderful people - who cross many age groups - gave everything and were slammed against a wall that left them bereft. They each created a persona to share with their narrow circle of life. Feared and disliked, yet envied and admired by the villagers, the family has no idea how s convoluted the mazes they travers is. With a rich palette of colors, Colgan's character development paints every page boldly. Her expertise shines. Unique and special; lovable and despicable; glowing happiness and absorbing sadness, these characters unexpected gems. The beauty of the geographic setting, the bubbling personality of the mobile book store, and the spirited mansion pulsed with personality. She imbued the storyline with a personal touch that expanded the reader’s experience, dropping clue tidbits along the way. Review: Loved this book! - Though I did agree with some of the negative comments (mainly editing errors and an abrupt, rather baffling ending—thus the only 4 star review), I simply adored this little story! The author’s writing style is so conversational and, as we’d say in Texas, “folksy”, that you feel like you’re sitting cozily on a couch listening to your best friend tell the story of their life. Along with the fact that I’m missing all the characters and dying to know what happened to them, I also find myself longing to escape to the Scottish Highlands just to BE. What a magical place! If you’re stuck in the first few chapters feeling like it’s a little sluggish, DON’T GIVE UP! It’s absolutely worth finishing. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #124,339 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #98 in Highlanders Romance #243 in Feel-Good Fiction #1,078 in Later in Life Romance (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 11,158 Reviews | ## Images ![The Bookshop on the Shore: A Cozy Bookstore Romance Filled with Festive Cheer and Heartwarming Love, Discover This Charming Scottish Highlands Town (Scottish Village of Kirrenfief, 2) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81BhNWXdMAL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unexpected Gem *by A***3 on January 28, 2026* It is rare these days that a book captures my attention so strongly that I read it in one sitting. And then read it again. This luscious story looks predictable on the surface, but it "absolutely, absolutely is not." An introspective look at the secrets people tuck away and the personal damage that keeping secrets does to our humanity is known to all of us. Lovely people trying to be everything to the people they love and want to protect .too often ends on a harsh note. A village of support is what we all need to keep from going balmy. These beautiful, flawed characters captured my heart from the beginning and kept drawing me into their dynamic experiences. These wonderful people - who cross many age groups - gave everything and were slammed against a wall that left them bereft. They each created a persona to share with their narrow circle of life. Feared and disliked, yet envied and admired by the villagers, the family has no idea how s convoluted the mazes they travers is. With a rich palette of colors, Colgan's character development paints every page boldly. Her expertise shines. Unique and special; lovable and despicable; glowing happiness and absorbing sadness, these characters unexpected gems. The beauty of the geographic setting, the bubbling personality of the mobile book store, and the spirited mansion pulsed with personality. She imbued the storyline with a personal touch that expanded the reader’s experience, dropping clue tidbits along the way. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved this book! *by P***N on September 11, 2023* Though I did agree with some of the negative comments (mainly editing errors and an abrupt, rather baffling ending—thus the only 4 star review), I simply adored this little story! The author’s writing style is so conversational and, as we’d say in Texas, “folksy”, that you feel like you’re sitting cozily on a couch listening to your best friend tell the story of their life. Along with the fact that I’m missing all the characters and dying to know what happened to them, I also find myself longing to escape to the Scottish Highlands just to BE. What a magical place! If you’re stuck in the first few chapters feeling like it’s a little sluggish, DON’T GIVE UP! It’s absolutely worth finishing. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Irresistibly Witty, Charming, and Touching *by J***I on July 21, 2019* An irresistibly witty, charming, and touching novel. The Bookshop on the Shore focuses on Zoe, a single mother devoted to her four-year-old son, Hari, whose father has basically abandoned her and neglected his responsibilities to his child. Determined to build a better future for herself and Hari, Zoe moves to the Scottish Highlands to assist a heavily pregnant Nina with her bookmobile and serve as a part-time au pair to three “incorrigible children, who live with their father in a run-down castle near the banks of Loch Ness. At times, Zoe, being “Nanny Number Seven,” has her hands full when caring for the three children, as well as her son, Hari. However, with quiet determination, Zoe manages to emotionally connect with the children, gradually building their confidence and earning their trust. The depth of the characterizations and the vivid descriptions of Scotland engage the reader. Delightfully appealing and uplifting, this warm-hearted, sweet tale reminds us how human connections are what gives life meaning. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/126835196-the-bookshop-on-the-shore-a-cozy-bookstore-romance-filled](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/126835196-the-bookshop-on-the-shore-a-cozy-bookstore-romance-filled) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-09-09*