The Witches of Scotland Romance Series: Byres Road (The Gathering of the Seven Book 1)

In the atmospheric heart of Glasgow’s West End, Isla Macrae leads a quiet, predictable life as a skeptical bookseller. Her orderly world fractures when she discovers a hidden grimoire and cryptic messages left behind by her late grandmother, revealing a dormant lineage she never believed possible. Isla is not merely a woman of the city; she is a descendant of an ancient, forgotten coven, and her awakening is only the beginning.

As Isla uncovers the truth, she finds herself drawn into a circle of seven women who share her untapped power. Together, they must navigate the complexities of their burgeoning abilities while confronting a looming, unseen danger that threatens to consume the city they call home. Amidst the chaos of unlocking her heritage, Isla encounters an unexpected romantic connection that challenges her guarded heart and forces her to reconsider everything she knows about fate.

Set against the enchanting backdrop of Scotland, this story weaves together the mystery of a hidden magical history with the grounded, intimate journey of a woman finding her strength later in life. It is a tale of self-discovery, found family, and the realization that even the most grounded life can be transformed by a touch of magic.