Gaby—a graphic designer of some talent and a woman who staked her future on moving to a small village in Scotland.
Jack—Gaby's husband. Mean, moody, magnificent. He bears a striking resemblance to Jamie Fraser, or rather, the actor who plays him, Sam Heughan. Gaby might suggest he's the actor's much better looking and younger brother.
Evie—their one-year-old daughter and so like Jack in appearance, people often wonder aloud at her maternity.
Mildred—their fabulous and fabulously spoiled cat.
The Lochside Welcome—technically not a character but such a lively place and the heart of a community, so it counts as one. The hotel is now owned by Gaby, Jack, several other locals and two of Gaby's friends.
Caitlin Cartier—a 'self-made' reality TV star who achieved billionaire status at the age of 21, thanks to the beauty company she set up. Some of you might think she is based on a real-life person. The author refers you to the front of her book, where she tells you everything in this book is fiction and any resemblance to real-life characters coincidental. Entirely. Especially any bits that might be read as libellous.
Dr McLatchie aka Caroline aka Psychic Josie—Jack's mum, a GP who has embraced a side hustle as a psychic, one she freely admits is a complete fraud.
Ranald—her husband. A quiet man.
Mhari—a 'friend' of Gaby's and to date the nosiest woman in the world. Complicated love life*, yet to be resolved.
Katya—Gaby's best friend, a freelance writer, Pilates aficionado and talker of much sense. Bluntly, a lot of the time.
Dexter—her boyfriend, an American too fond of hyperbole and long working hours. Katya and Dexter are new parents. Unlike as is the case with Evie, people often wonder quietly about their baby's paternity...
Xavier—a French Canadian. Definitely oui-oui. Objects to being objectified.
Jolene—a New Zealander ex-pat with a weird taste in boyfriends.
Stewart—boyfriend of the above. Worshipper of all things porridge and newly converted to the joys of yoga. If boring people ever becomes an Olympic sport, Stewart will take gold for Scotland.
Tamar—their adorable child.
Lachlan—an on-off boyfriend of Mhari. Also a part owner of the Lochside Welcome and enjoying the novelty of living life on the right side of the law.
Mandy—Gaby's mum and someone who sees far too little of her first granddaughter. Harbouring a secret and in need of a happy ending.
Nanna Cooper—Gaby's grandmother. A woman with a wise saying for every occasion.
Dylan—Gaby's brother. Also harbouring secrets and wouldn't mind his own happy ending if they are being handed out.
Zac—posh, blonde. Executive chef and manager of the Royal George, Lochalshie's other hotel. Falls in and out of favour with Gaby. Current status? Out.
Colm—a man keen to exchange meaningful looks with others.
Terry—a Lochside Welcome regular. Rumour has it he's married. No-one has ever met or seen his wife.
Laney Haggerty—just always in these books, okay?
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Highland Christmas-a heart-warming, laugh out loud book (SAMPLE ONLY)
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