Charlotte McGregor: The Things We Weave For Love
Highland Happiness #5

The Things We Weave for Love

In the heart of Kirkby, love is the finest fabric.

An up-and-coming textile designer, Harriet Harper boldly leaves behind the frenetic pace of London’s fashion scene to start her own weaving mill in the Scottish Highlands. With every yard of fabric she creates in the quaint village of Kirkby, she heals the scars of her past.

Soon, her dreams interlace with those of the charming mayor, Collum McDonald. As Collum envisions a unique tartan for Kirkby, he also realizes that Harriet is the First Lady he has been hoping for. If only he understood matters of the heart as well as municipal tasks!

As dreams and aspirations entwine, it is down to the unexpected entry of silk hens Thelma and Louise who connect the loose strands in this romantic tapestry.

“The Things We Weave For Love” is the intriguing fifth novel in the “Highland Happiness” series. Join Harriet and Collum as they discover that the fabric of love and happiness can be woven in the most unexpected of places.

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Quick Profile

The Things We Weave for Love is a warm-hearted Highland romance filled with village charm, humour, and the feeling of a fresh start.

  • Genre: feel-good romance | Highland romance | cosy romance | small-town romance
  • Setting: Scottish Highlands, fictional Kirkby
  • Main characters: Harriet Harper (textile designer) & Collum McDonald (Kirkby’s mayor)
  • Mood: cosy, warm-hearted, humorous, hopeful, with plenty of small-town dynamics
  • Tropes: Fresh Start • Small Town • Fish Out of Water (London → Highlands) • Community Project (Kirkby tartan/Highland Games) • Slow Burn • Ensemble humour
  • Heat level: mild (1 chilli) — noticeable chemistry and kisses; overall fairly gentle (no very explicit on-page intimacy)
  • Happy ending: yes
  • Entry point: standalone (no prior knowledge needed)

Who is this for?

This book is for you if you…

  • love Highland atmosphere: crisp winter air, pub vibes, small shops, big hearts
  • enjoy feel-good romance with humour: warm, charming, and very Kirkby in its friendly meddling
  • like reading about fresh starts—professionally and emotionally, in the middle of life
  • adore small-town ensemble casts, where the community plays along (and occasionally causes chaos)
  • want a romance that sizzles more than it shows

Not for you if…

  • you expect high spice (this one stays on the mild side)
  • you’re looking for a dark, thriller-ish, tension-driven story
  • you don’t enjoy novels where village life and community are a major part of the plot

Series Context

This novel is fully self-contained and can be read without any prior knowledge. A loose overarching thread runs in the background since Book 1, but you don’t need it to enjoy the story. Chances are high you’ll fall for Kirkby and its residents and want to keep reading.

Reading Order in Kirkby (chronological)

FAQ

Where is the story set?
In the Scottish Highlands—in the fictional village of Kirkby, where everyone knows everyone, everyone has an opinion, and people still stick together.

Can I read the book without the series?
Yes. It’s a standalone and fully self-contained.

What’s it about (low-spoiler)?
Harriet starts a weaving mill in Kirkby and tries to find solid ground again—professionally and personally. Mayor Collum supports her at first for the project… and then, increasingly, with his heart.

Is it more romcom or more emotional?
Both: lots of feel-good tone and witty dialogue, but also deeper themes that give the characters weight.

How spicy is it?
1 chilli: mild—there’s clear chemistry and sensual moments, but it stays gentle rather than explicit.

Which tropes are in it?
Fresh Start • Small Town • Fish Out of Water • Community Project (Kirkby tartan/Highland Games) • Slow Burn • Humour.

What’s the role of the silk hens?
Peak Kirkby chaos—in the best way—and exactly the kind of side-plot that makes feel-good romance come alive.

How much drama is there?
There are conflicts, misunderstandings, and village whirlwinds—but the tone stays warm, optimistic, and feel-good.

Formats & Publication Details

  • Formats: Paperback and eBook
  • ISBN paperback (Amazon):
  • ISBN paperback (wide):
  • ASIN (Amazon eBook): B0G4NCMDQD
  • Language: English
  • Series: Highland Happiness Saga #5
  • Length: approx. 370 pages
  • Publication date: 24 April 2026

Short Recommendation Copy

Highland atmosphere + small-town charm + a fresh start + community chaos + humour (and two very opinionated silk hens named Thelma and Louise).

Keyword Set

Highlands • Kirkby • weaving mill • weaving • tartan • Kirkby tartan • textile designer • sustainable fashion • small-town romance • feel-good romance • Highland romance • mayor • community project • Highland Games • fresh start • village dynamics • silk hens • Thelma and Louise

Content Note

Contains (low-spoiler) themes of the death of a child in backstory (drowning), grief and guilt, as well as dysfunctional family dynamics and emotional neglect.

Coming soon!