Midlife in Gretna Green – A Cozy Scottish Fantasy Audiobook with a Sentient House, Talking Cat & A Midlife Heroine by Linzi Day

Midlife in Gretna Green is a warm, funny cosy Scottish fantasy filled with magic, found family, and second chances—perfect for listeners who love uplifting stories with heart, humour, and a touch of chaos.

Perfect for listeners who love:

• cosy fantasy with humour and heart
• Scottish-set magical stories
• midlife heroines starting over
• Celtic mythology, fae, and magical realms
• found family and uplifting character journeys

This audiobook includes:

• a midlife female lead discovering her power
• a sentient house with a personality of its own
• a talking cat and a loyal canine companion
• magical politics involving Fae, Vikings, and Celtic figures
• humour, warmth, and emotional growth

Part of a series:

Book 1 of the Midlife Recorder series—perfect if you’re looking for a binge-worthy cosy fantasy world set in Scotland with ongoing characters and storylines.

Continue the story:

• Book 2 – Painting the Blues in Gretna Green
• Book 3 – Ties That Bond in Gretna Green

Or jump straight in with the three audiobook bundle:

• View the Bundle

More adventures in Gretna Green are already available in ebook and paperback, with audiobook versions coming soon.

Want to keep reading right now? Visit the full reading order and follow Niki’s journey across the seven realms.

Full Book Description:

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 Celtic 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 an uplifting story of found family with cozy paranormal fantasy elements. Set in a magical house with a woman who wants to find and use her own voice and finally claim her power.

Read by: Colleen Prendergast

If you’re wondering…

• “What cosy fantasy books are set in Scotland?”
• “Are there fantasy stories with Celtic magic and a midlife heroine?”
• “I want something like Practical Magic but funnier and more British…”

This is a perfect place to begin.

Have questions?

Do I need to start with Book 1?
Yes—the series is best enjoyed in order, as Niki’s story, relationships, and powers develop across the books.

How do I listen to the audiobooks?
After purchase, you’ll receive an email from BookFunnel with simple instructions to listen in your browser, download the files, or use the free BookFunnel app.

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Can I buy the audiobooks anywhere else?
At the moment, the Midlife Recorder audiobooks are only available to purchase here on this site.

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