A woman running from heartbreak in New York finds herself in a tiny Scottish Highland town as a nanny to a grumpy ferry captain's adorable six-year-old—and his hyperactive golden retriever. Lachlan Munro is all brooding intensity and rigid routines, the complete opposite of her sunny disposition, but there's an undeniable spark between them that ignites after an embarrassing curtain-incident she'd very much like to forget. As she settles into her cozy guesthouse and wins over his son (and his heart, whether he admits it or not), she discovers there's something incredibly tender beneath all that grumpiness. Perfect for anyone who loves a grumpy-meets-sunshine romance with genuine heat, Scottish charm, and a single dad worth melting for.

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Soft indie pop and acoustic folk with warm, hopeful undertones. Cozy Scottish Highlands energy meets charming small-town romance. Sweet, swoony, and gently playful—like sunshine breaking through Highland mist. Think Bon Iver meets The Lumineers with hints of feel-good indie charm.