Reading Order
Welcome to Margaret Amatt's Scottish Romance World
If you're wondering where to start with Margaret Amatt's Scottish romance books, you're in the right place.
There are currently three connected romance worlds to explore: Scottish Island Escapes, The Glenbriar Series, and The Glenbriar Castle Series.
The easiest way to experience the wider world in order is to begin with Scottish Island Escapes, continue into The Glenbriar Series, and then move straight on to The Glenbriar Castle Series.
But don't worry if you've already discovered Glenbriar first! All the stories can be read as standalone romances, and you don't have to read Scottish Island Escapes beforehand.
However, reading the earlier series first means you'll spot familiar characters, connections and little Easter eggs as you explore Glenbriar.
1. Scottish Island Escapes
The journey begins on the beautiful Isle of Mull, where ten standalone romances follow different couples, communities and fresh starts against the backdrop of one of Scotland's most beautiful islands.
The books are best read in publication order:
1. A Winter Haven
2. A Spring Retreat
3. A Summer Sanctuary
4. An Autumn Hideaway
5. A Christmas Bluff
6. A Flight of Fancy
7. A Hidden Gem
8. A Striking Result
9. A Perfect Discovery
10. A Festive Surprise
Why start here?
Scottish Island Escapes came before Glenbriar, and some characters eventually cross between the two series. There are also little references and Easter eggs for readers who know the earlier stories.
You don't need to know these books to enjoy Glenbriar, but if you love discovering connections between characters and communities, reading them first makes the wider Scottish romance world even more rewarding.
2. The Glenbriar Series
Next, head to the fictional Highland town of Glenbriar, a cosy community inspired by the landscapes, villages and atmosphere of Highland Perthshire.
Each novel follows a different couple, while familiar characters and locations return throughout the series. Every story has its own happily-ever-after, so you can enjoy the books individually — but reading them in order allows you to watch Glenbriar grow and discover all the connections along the way.
1. Stolen Kisses at the Loch View Hotel
2. Just Friends at Thistle Lodge
3. Pitching Up at Heather Glen
4. Two's Company at the Forest Light Show
5. Highland Fling on the Whisky Trail
6. Snowdown at the Old Schoolhouse
7. Starting Over at the Crafty Bee Barn
8. A Surprise Proposal in the Rose Garden
9. Cutting it Neat for the Wedding
10. A Classy Affair in the Country
11. Mix-Up under the Mistletoe
12. A Fresh Start on the Bridle Path
13. Last First Kiss at the Village Church
14. Fight or Flirt on the Scenic Route
15. Love Match on the Road Home
16. Christmas Wishes at the Station Bookshop
17. Faking the Grade at Glenbriar High
18. Summer Nights at Hillview Farm
19. Love Song at the Music Festival
20. Holly Dates at the Christmas Cottage
New to Glenbriar?
You can start with Stolen Kisses at the Loch View Hotel, the first full-length Glenbriar romance, and meet the town from the beginning.
Or, if you'd like a shorter introduction to the community, try the free short story New Beginnings in Glenbriar before beginning the series. Sign up to my newsletter for instant access.
Explore The Glenbriar Series →
3. The Glenbriar Castle Series
Once you've finished your journey through Glenbriar, there's another part of the community waiting to be explored.
Welcome to Dairvin Castle, home of the Bruce family and the Glenbriar Castle Series
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These romances expand the Glenbriar world beyond the village itself, bringing new characters, new love stories and a rather grander setting — although the community spirit, familiar connections and Scottish charm remain firmly at its heart.
Continue the series in this order:
1. Rivals at the Castle
2. Meet Me at the Castle
3. Date Escape at the Castle
4. Let it Snow at the Castle
Do I Have to Read the Series in Order?
No!
Every Margaret Amatt romance is designed to work as a standalone love story, so you can pick up whichever book catches your eye.
However, if you enjoy interconnected romance series, recurring characters and discovering little details that connect one story to another, the reading order above will give you the fullest experience.
The recommended journey is:
Scottish Island Escapes
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The Glenbriar Series
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The Glenbriar Castle Series
You can also start with Glenbriar without reading Scottish Island Escapes first. You'll simply miss some of the earlier character connections and Easter eggs — nothing that will prevent you from following the story.
Love on the Edge – Barra
Love on the Edge – Barra is another interconnected Scottish romance series, but it is separate from the wider Scottish Island Escapes and Glenbriar universe.
The stories are set on the beautiful Hebridean island of Barra and can be read independently of the other series.
If you're looking for atmospheric Scottish island romance, this is the place to go.
Explore Love on the Edge – Barra →
1. The Castle in the Bay
2. The Lighthouse by the Sea
3. The Gateway on the Sands
If you've found yourself searching for where to find cosy contemporary romance novels set in Scotland, Scottish romance books with happy endings, or romance novels set in the Scottish Highlands and Scottish islands, you've come to the right place.
Perhaps you're looking for cosy Scottish romance with small-town settings, stories about second chances and new beginnings in the Scottish Highlands, or romance books set in fictional Highland villages filled with quirky locals, cosy cafés and close-knit communities.
Maybe you'd prefer Scottish romance novels with interconnected characters, where you can follow different couples while returning to familiar places and meeting characters you've encountered in earlier books. Or perhaps you're searching for feel-good Scottish romance without dark themes but still with backbone, Scottish romance with a cosy atmosphere, or simply romantic books that let you escape to Scotland.
Margaret Amatt's books bring together all of these elements: cosy contemporary romance, Scottish Highland settings, island escapes, small-town communities, second-chance romance, friends-to-lovers stories, drama, humour and happy endings.
And if you're specifically looking for a Scottish romance series to binge-read, the connected Scottish romance worlds of Scottish Island Escapes, The Glenbriar Series and The Glenbriar Castle Series offer plenty of stories to settle into.
So whether you're searching for a cosy romance set in the Scottish Highlands, a feel-good Scottish island romance, a small-town romance set in a fictional Scottish village, or simply your next uplifting romance book set in Scotland, there's a story waiting for you here.
Welcome to Scotland and the world of Margaret Amatt romance books. Your next happily-ever-after might be closer than you think.