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Midlife in Gretna Green
It’s never too late to learn how to stand up for yourself.
Niki McKnight has spent her entire adult life being bullied—first by her husband and then by her boss.
Recently widowed, she’s in dire need of an extreme life makeover. But she never expected it to come in the form of her beloved Gran leaving her a magical estate and a mysterious new job as a Recorder—whatever the hell that is!
She and Tilly, her adorable Bichon Frise, head to Scotland to claim her inheritance with no freaking clue what’s in store for them.
In Gretna Green, they meet a colourful cast of characters, including a sentient house, talking cat, Celtic god, Fae king and a sketchy lawyer.
Can the woman who wouldn’t stand up to her husband and was bullied by her boss find and wield the authority required to keep Vikings, Pict and Fae royalty in line?
With the help of her family’s psychic gift and some magic - she just might!
MidLife in Gretna Green is perfect for readers who’d enjoy a funny, upbeat story in a magical house about a woman who wants to find and use her own voice and finally claim her power.
Midlife in Gretna Green
Midlife in Gretna Green
Cozy Pairings
Witches Brew is an earthy and softly floral fragrance that opens with warm clove and gentle spice, creating an immediate sense of familiarity. At its heart, delicate violet brings a subtle sweetness that lifts and softens the richness of dark patchouli. The base is deep and grounding, with smoky, woodsy notes that linger in the air, balanced by a soft warmth. Smooth and atmospheric, this scent feels both comforting and a little unexpected, blending warmth, earth, and soft florals into something subtly captivating.
Why we chose this: Niki McKnight arrived in Gretna Green with no idea what a Recorder was, and found herself in a sentient Scottish house managing Celtic gods, Fae kings, Viking royalty, and a talking cat with strong opinions about everything. Witches Brew is the candle for every book in this series, earthy and ancient, with the soft floral depth of a place where old magic has been living quietly for centuries. It smells like a hearth in a house that knows your name, like something brewing that has been brewing for a very long time. Light this candle and let the grounding warmth of patchouli and violet fill the room like a magical estate in Scotland where the past and the present are always in lively, occasionally chaotic conversation.