Janice Cairns

When Haydon Heriot arrives at Larkdale Hall, the serene country mansion is suddenly rife with tension and mystery. The drama escalates with Matilda Heriot's budding romance with Alexander Worthington, an Edinburgh city gentleman. Their engagement quickly leads to wedding plans, but chaos ensues when Alexander fails to appear on the big day.The presence of Haydon, initially welcomed by his brother Charles, soon becomes a source of regret. Larkdale Hall transforms from a peaceful retreat into a cauldron of deceit, envy, and petty conflicts, with danger lurking around every corner. The once tranquil estate is now marked by a series of alarming incidents, including the wrecking of Richard Heriot's prized vintage sports car and a fire in the stable block.Faced with escalating chaos, Richard, the patriarch, decides to sell Larkdale Hall. This decision raises questions about the future of the Heriot family. Will they find peace and resolve their emotional turmoil? Can Matilda move past her heartbreak? And do the pages of The Heriots of Larkdale Hall promise love and happiness for these troubled characters? Discover the answers in this captivating tale of a family at a crossroads.

Flora Air is passionate about writing and she dreams of becoming an author, but she's in a fog with her mundane day job. She meets a charismatic professor who nurtures her writing and suddenly her dreams seem possible. A touch of magic at the professor's home adds old-fashioned charm and enchantment to Flora's writing journey. When she realises she loves the married professor, her journey takes a wild turn. Can Flora actually succeed in becoming an author? What happens to the love Flora Air feels for the professor?

Millionaire Maxwell is not content to lead a life of leisure in Edinburgh. Ambition has taken grip.Will his dream of becoming a great painter become a reality?Does Nancy take up a wonderful opportunity to become a fashion model?Unlucky in love, Stella returns to London. When she does so, a vast fortune and glittering lifestyle await her Portrait of Nancy is a gorgeous mix of emotions and feelings set against a vibrant and enchanting Edinburgh. The memorable characters fascinate and the settings are full of magic and beauty. You just feel you have to visit Edinburgh

Two marriages real bloopers, the third one is going downhill. Nancy went from just getting by to lady in a seriously wealthy household and threw it all away. Will Maxwell forgive her? Left alone in London, finally Stella found a reason to move to Edinburgh. She tried to win Maxwell over, but to no avail. Will she find her love in the end? One wrong decision a lifetime ago. Now Madam Melody chances upon her daughter in Edinburgh. Will she find forgiveness? Forgiving Nancy draws pictures of rich Edinburgh and the poor parts of town. It conjures up images of scrumptious foods and homeless shelters. It weaves together the lives of people and will make you want to continue reading and, one day, visit Edinburgh and all its wonderful hotels, cafes, gardens, and, of course, the castle."