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An author who was born and bred in West Lothian is celebrating a two book deal with HarperCollins imprint One More Chapter.

Julie Shackman (nee Trevallion) used to live in Armadale and went to both Armadale Primary and Armadale Academy.

Her latest novel, Scottish Highland Surprise, is out now on e-book and in paperback on July 21.

second book in the two-book deal, is penciled in for release in December in Kindle and March 2023 for the paperback.

The new deal comes after the success of her first novel with One More Chapter, A Secret Scottish Escape, which was published last year.

The book follows wedding planner Sophie Harkness, who refuses to move a friend’s wedding to accommodate a spoilt bridezilla and she finds herself out of a job. That is until she discovers her late grandma has purchased a local shop for her in the pretty Scottish town of Briar Glen.

Surprised and delighted, Sophie opens her own porcelain shop in honour of her grandmother. But when an unusual tea set is left with Sophie, along with a mysterious letter, she can’t help but be intrigued by the story behind the antique.

And when the handsome but aloof art critic Xander North comes knocking on her door, Sophie is about to find out the true colourful past of her latest treasure.

It’s a perfect feel-good romance for fans of Jo Thomas, Katie Fforde and Trisha Ashley.

For more information visit https://www. fantasticfiction.com/s/julie-shackman/