{"product_id":"painting-the-blues-in-gretna-green-audiobook","title":"Painting the Blues in Gretna Green – A Cozy Scottish Fantasy Audiobook with Celtic Magic, Fae Politics \u0026 A Midlife Heroine by Linzi Day","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook 2 of the Midlife Recorder series.\u003c\/strong\u003e Continue Niki’s journey after \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/midlife-in-gretna-green-audiobook\"\u003eMidlife in Gretna Green\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1923\" data-start=\"1885\"\u003ePainting the Blues in Gretna Green\u003c\/strong\u003e is a warm, witty cosy Scottish fantasy filled with magic, found family, and rising stakes—perfect for listeners who love character-driven stories with humour, heart, and a touch of chaos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"s21zge\" data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 91, 6);\"\u003ePerfect for listeners who love:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2480\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tj02w3\" data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003ecosy Scottish fantasy with humour and heart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tj02w3\" data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003ehistorical problems with modern solutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tj02w3\" data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003emidlife heroines growing into their power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tj02w3\" data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003eCeltic mythology, fae, and Viking influences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tj02w3\" data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003efound family and character-driven stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2485\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"1b7tzg9\" data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2518\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 91, 6);\"\u003eThis audiobook includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea midlife female lead navigating growing magical responsibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeltic magic, psychic powers, and royal politics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea sentient house and a sharp-tongued cat goddess\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erival royal factions including Fae, Viking, and Pictish forces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehumour, warmth, and escalating stakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2774\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"1m3ppci\" data-start=\"2776\" data-end=\"2800\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 91, 6);\"\u003ePart of a series:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"2958\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBook 2 of the Midlife Recorder series.\u003cbr data-end=\"2912\" data-start=\"2909\"\u003eStart with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/midlife-in-gretna-green-audiobook\"\u003eBook 1: \u003cem data-end=\"2956\" data-start=\"2931\"\u003eMidlife in Gretna Green\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to follow Niki’s journey from the beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue the story:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ties-that-bond-in-gretna-green-audiobook\"\u003eBook 3 – Ties That Bond in Gretna Green\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore adventures in Gretna Green are already available in ebook and paperback, with audiobook versions coming soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWant to keep reading right now? Visit the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/linziday.com\/midlife-recorder-series-reading-order\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efull reading order\u003c\/a\u003e and follow Niki’s journey across the seven realms.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"2963\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"648\" data-start=\"501\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 91, 6);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Book Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eMy powers are growing, and my tolerance is low. My second week in my new role as the Gretna Green Recorder is making the first week look relaxing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI have quite the to-do list.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Fix a thousand-year-old injustice that threatens the future of the Pictish royal family and their realm? Check.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Test my new Knight Adjutant candidates? Check.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Discover one of those candidates is the guy I had a huge crush on when I was twelve? Oh yeah. Check.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❌ Feed the cat? No, she's not hungry—which is worrying, very worrying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ePrevent a bloodbath? Let's freaking hope so.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNiki McKnight is settling in as the new Recorder of the Gretna Gateway in Scotland. The colourful cast of cozy fantasy magical beings bring the fun ... and the problems. Celtic, Fae and Viking royalty all have their own agendas, but none more so than the Pictish royal family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagic, psychic powers, a stroppy, condescending cat goddess, and lots of excellent coffee delivered by her sentient house smooth the way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNiki plans to make her gran proud by reminding everyone that kings and queens are ten-a-penny in the seven realms, but there is ONLY one Recorder, and now she has more power than anyone expected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainting the Blues in Gretna Green is perfect for readers who’d enjoy an uplifting story with warm-hearted, paranormal cozy fantasy elements. Set in a sentient Scottish house with a woman who needs to learn to wield her increased powers before lives are lost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead by: \u003c\/strong\u003eColleen Prendergast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"joualy\" data-start=\"2965\" data-end=\"2992\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 91, 6);\"\u003eIf you’re wondering…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2993\" data-end=\"3190\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3249\" data-start=\"3036\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3105\" data-start=\"3036\" data-section-id=\"96uic2\"\u003e“What cosy fantasy books have more plot and stakes after Book 1?”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3178\" data-start=\"3106\" data-section-id=\"1ihkqtl\"\u003e“Are there fantasy series with Celtic magic and political intrigue?”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3249\" data-start=\"3179\" data-section-id=\"67vjxo\"\u003e“I want a magical series with humour, but also real consequences…”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3295\" data-start=\"3251\"\u003eThis is the perfect next step in the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 91, 6);\"\u003eHave questions?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to start with Book 1?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes—the series is best enjoyed in order, as Niki’s story, relationships, and powers develop across the books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I listen to the audiobooks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"242\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"106\"\u003eWhat is BookFunnel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"109\"\u003eBookFunnel handles the delivery of your audiobooks (as well as any newsletter bonuses), and provides customer support if you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"480\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIt’s a service I pay for, and their support team are genuinely brilliant—real people who are there to help. 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