Cathy Geha
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It’s Getting Scot in Here by Suzanne Enoch Wild Wicked Highlanders #1 Hmmm….engaging, easy to read, fun historical romance that seems more a fairy tale than a truly believable story BUT when reading romance one is really trying to escape and this book did take me away to another country and earlier time period. I experienced stinky London, went to balls and saw the gorgeous costumes, rode in carriages, danced, was thankful that expectations then were not what they are now and got to watch the two main characters fall in love. So, it was a fun day spent reading and I enjoyed it. What I liked about the book: * The brothers – they were there for one another * The romance between Niall and Amelia-Rose * The slow build but steam when it came within the romance (even though...really?) * The addition of Eloise to the brothers’ lives * The costumes * The way the brothers interacted * Niall’s sly way of getting what he wants but also allowing Amelia-Rose to get what she wants, too * The red stag on the landing...what a hoot! * Quite a bit, actually What I did not like: * The parents...both Taggert and Baxter couples left a lot to be desired. * The expectations of the parents in regard to their children * The willingness of some to do all for title or money * The way Coll (the oldest brother) interacted with Amelia-Rose * The short time it took for Francesca to win over her sons...I don’t think I would like her that easily if I were the sons So, the Taggert sons arrive in London knowing that to keep the money coming to their ancestral estate so it will not fail they have to cater to an agreement their parents made when their mother Francesca left them and their father seventeen years before. They have ideas about how to satisfy the letter of the law within their parents’ agreement without really having to change their lifestyles. One of the sons drew the short straw and will have to marry the woman their mother has chosen as a bride to keep the funds flowing to Aldriss...like it or not. There is a slight glitch in that a different brother wants Amelia-Rose than the one that is supposed to marry her. The way the couple finally arrive at a happily ever after is quite a tale and also a good read. I am looking forward to finding out who Coll and Aden will end up with and since these women must be English it will be interesting to see who they meet and fall in love with. I am almost more curious about Amelia-Rose’s companion Jane than I am about Coll and Aden, though. Jane seems an intriguing woman who deserves a book of her own but I wonder if that will happen or not – hope to find out in this series. I also noticed a mention that Eloise Taggert wants her father to walk her down the aisle and if he should show up to do so then will Francesca and the husband she left behind rekindle their romance or will fur fly? And...if you do decide to read this book...do note the story of the cats being milked for cheese...what a hoot! Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC – This is my honest review. 4 Stars
Christine Woinich
It took me a bit to get into this story. I enjoyed Amelia-Rose and her acceptance of her duty and how she tried to suppress the real her. Niall preferred the real Amelia-Rose. He was a bit rough but a gentleman. I liked this story once it got going and had a few smiles along the way. I received an ARC through Netgalley, and this is my unsolicited review.
Viper Spaulding
Epic Regency/Highlander romance! It's 1816, and the three MacTaggert brothers discover their mother's ultimatum that requires them to travel to London. She's a true English lady, and her sons are, to her great dismay, far too much like their wild Highland father. Francesca is a delightful matriarch, formidable but with a huge (but well-hidden) heart of gold. Niall, her youngest son, is determined to follow through on what his heart promises to Amelia-Rose, regardless of who may be disappointed along the way. Amelia-Rose is just feisty and sassy enough to know what she wants, even when she doesn't quite know how to make it happen. This book is filled with delightful characters; all of them fairly leap off the page and into your heart. There's so much heart and humor throughout the book, not in-your-face comedy but the understated, wry observations about society and finding one's place in - or out - of it. The storyline is gripping, captivating from start to finish, and the HEA is melty-sweet and oh-so-satisfying. The writing is on-point, superbly paced, with a flow that just draws the reader in and makes for a non-stop read. It's everything a romance should be, and one of the best I've ever read that seamlessly combines the Scottish Highlanders with the English aristocracy. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.