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shannon_cocktailsandbooks's review
4.0
This review was originally posted on Cocktails and Books
I have read the first two books in the series, The Devil Wear's Kilts and Rogue with a Brogue. This one takes her talent as a writer to new heights. I have been waiting for Lachlan McTier to get his comeuppance and this is it!
I celebrated Rowena’s feisty attitude and determination to make her own way in spite of the wishes (demands) of her brothers. And when she returns after her season in London…she’s not the same little girl that left. Even better Lachlan’s feelings even take him by surprise. I think men can really be dense and a horse’s behind sometimes…Lachlan is both. So this story felt like I was getting reacquainted with old friends and learning more about them. I loved both characters, and I thought I knew exactly how their story was going to play out. The end result was the same but getting there was so much more enjoyable than I imagined.
The background characters particularly the brothers were awesome. I have several big brothers so I definitely saw some of them in the antics of Rowena’s brothers. They weren’t going to let Lachlan just decide he wanted Rowena. They made him prove his worth and his love for her.
I encourage readers to read the previous 2 books, but I think this story can be enjoyed as a standalone.
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I have read the first two books in the series, The Devil Wear's Kilts and Rogue with a Brogue. This one takes her talent as a writer to new heights. I have been waiting for Lachlan McTier to get his comeuppance and this is it!
I celebrated Rowena’s feisty attitude and determination to make her own way in spite of the wishes (demands) of her brothers. And when she returns after her season in London…she’s not the same little girl that left. Even better Lachlan’s feelings even take him by surprise. I think men can really be dense and a horse’s behind sometimes…Lachlan is both. So this story felt like I was getting reacquainted with old friends and learning more about them. I loved both characters, and I thought I knew exactly how their story was going to play out. The end result was the same but getting there was so much more enjoyable than I imagined.
The background characters particularly the brothers were awesome. I have several big brothers so I definitely saw some of them in the antics of Rowena’s brothers. They weren’t going to let Lachlan just decide he wanted Rowena. They made him prove his worth and his love for her.
I encourage readers to read the previous 2 books, but I think this story can be enjoyed as a standalone.
Reviewer information can be found under the Tags section of the post on our site.
haley49's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was a fun entertaining read. The title alone makes me smile. I wish the mc’s felt more 3d. As it stands I don’t know why he changed his mind about her and what they’re going to do with a lifetime together. I also wish I knew who she is in the present day and what experiences she had to change her in London bc apparently she changed so much and that was all they talked about for her character. I’m not the biggest fan of the fmc pining forever for a man who belatedly returns her feelings but it was a fun time. A competition for love and a kidnapping will do that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Gun violence, Violence, and Kidnapping
Minor: Sexual assault
_ems28's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.5
hopevollm's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Okay, I liked Lachlan and Winnie. I don’t always love a love triangle but it worked. Very plot heavy at the end and Winnie is a champ.
elblackwell's review
4.0
Review forthcoming --- hopefully. If my life ever calms down enough and I ever get back home.
arae_ofsunshine's review
4.0
Rowena has loved Lach since she was little and when he makes it clear that it is never going to happen she flees to London to to have an English Season. She wrote Lach letters that he never responded to and so she decided she was moving on. When she returns to the Highlands with her older brother and his new Bride, she sets her eyes on finding love with one of the English guests that were invited to the wedding of her older brother.
Something about this lights a fire under Lach and now Rowena is all h sees. Part of me hates this trope because someone spent their whole life pining after someone who couldn't even bother to see them. But something about this book made me love and it and I couldn't get enough.
Something about this lights a fire under Lach and now Rowena is all h sees. Part of me hates this trope because someone spent their whole life pining after someone who couldn't even bother to see them. But something about this book made me love and it and I couldn't get enough.
whiskeyinthejar's review
4.0
3.5 stars
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
"I don't want you any longer. You're not worth my time."
Rowena has had a childhood crush on Lachlan for as long as anyone can remember but now that she is eighteen, she is starting to see things with a clearer eye. While she has been trailing after Lachlan and seeing him through rose colored glasses as her prince charming, he has indulged her but kept a polite distance. Rowena has only ever been the little sister to Lachlan so when she runs off to London, he doesn't think too much of it but when she comes back, Rowena isn't the only one seeing things differently. Not having Rowena's undivided attention and seeing other men take note of her has Lachlan opening his eyes to something that was there all along.
"Ye've done it now, lass," he muttered. "Dunnae throw down yer wee glove unless ye're ready fer someone to take up the challenge. We'll see who's worth wanting. And having." It wouldn't be her, but she could damned well watch.
If you've read the previous two books in this series you'll be aware of Rowena's crush on Lachlan and how he has been trying to sidestep her; this can be read as a standalone as the author rehashes their relationship. Now that Rowena has been to London and experienced men chasing her, she realizes how one-sided her non-relationship was with Lachlan and has decided to move on. In the beginning Lachlan is thrown off balance by how Rowena treats him like everyone else, no adoring looks or fawning, and is actually relieved when he flat out tells her they will never be married. This lasts for all of a day as Lachlan suddenly sees Rowena in a different light with men courting her and he is awakened to the fact that she is not a little girl anymore.
"Now pretend I'm invisible," he murmured
What follows is a combustible story full of heat and friction. Lachlan wises up to the fact that he wants Rowena pretty quickly, it wasn't quite a smooth transition as he has been blind for eighteen years and refuses to consider a marriage with her only to do a 180 one day later. I would have liked to see a tad more drawn out realization and suffering but when Lachlan decides he is going to make Rowena notice him again, he does not hold back. It starts off with Lachlan trying to make Rowena jealous and he does get some major payback but as I said, he quickly realizes he only wants Rowena. There were some majorly hot scenes with Lachlan cracking the unrealistic prince charming façade Rowena had shrouded him in. Rowena for her part was a tangible character whose growth from belief in fairytales to real life was genuine. Both characters have their eyes opened to who the other truly is.
The first half of this book with Rowena and Lachlan's poking, prodding, and circling of one another was shiver inducing and fantastic. The second half slowed down some for me with some manufactured angst. As Rowena and Lachlan have finally got on the same page, the angst has to come from somewhere and since the usual culprit the English are behaving themselves right now, Rowena's brother Ranulf is the substitute baddie. He arranges a betrothal with someone he thought Rowena wanted and refuses to go back on it. It all was a little forced and the danger Lachlan must save Rowena from felt like just going through the romance genre motions. The strength of this novel definitely lies in the beginning friction between Lachlan and Rowena.
Mad, Bad, and Dangerous in Plaid is a story of childhood friends and not appreciating what you have until it's gone. I think it is the best in the series and the heated discord in the beginning between the leads is worth the purchase. Plus, trust me, you don't want to miss the steamy shirtless highlander standing in the rain scene.
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
"I don't want you any longer. You're not worth my time."
Rowena has had a childhood crush on Lachlan for as long as anyone can remember but now that she is eighteen, she is starting to see things with a clearer eye. While she has been trailing after Lachlan and seeing him through rose colored glasses as her prince charming, he has indulged her but kept a polite distance. Rowena has only ever been the little sister to Lachlan so when she runs off to London, he doesn't think too much of it but when she comes back, Rowena isn't the only one seeing things differently. Not having Rowena's undivided attention and seeing other men take note of her has Lachlan opening his eyes to something that was there all along.
"Ye've done it now, lass," he muttered. "Dunnae throw down yer wee glove unless ye're ready fer someone to take up the challenge. We'll see who's worth wanting. And having." It wouldn't be her, but she could damned well watch.
If you've read the previous two books in this series you'll be aware of Rowena's crush on Lachlan and how he has been trying to sidestep her; this can be read as a standalone as the author rehashes their relationship. Now that Rowena has been to London and experienced men chasing her, she realizes how one-sided her non-relationship was with Lachlan and has decided to move on. In the beginning Lachlan is thrown off balance by how Rowena treats him like everyone else, no adoring looks or fawning, and is actually relieved when he flat out tells her they will never be married. This lasts for all of a day as Lachlan suddenly sees Rowena in a different light with men courting her and he is awakened to the fact that she is not a little girl anymore.
"Now pretend I'm invisible," he murmured
What follows is a combustible story full of heat and friction. Lachlan wises up to the fact that he wants Rowena pretty quickly, it wasn't quite a smooth transition as he has been blind for eighteen years and refuses to consider a marriage with her only to do a 180 one day later. I would have liked to see a tad more drawn out realization and suffering but when Lachlan decides he is going to make Rowena notice him again, he does not hold back. It starts off with Lachlan trying to make Rowena jealous and he does get some major payback but as I said, he quickly realizes he only wants Rowena. There were some majorly hot scenes with Lachlan cracking the unrealistic prince charming façade Rowena had shrouded him in. Rowena for her part was a tangible character whose growth from belief in fairytales to real life was genuine. Both characters have their eyes opened to who the other truly is.
The first half of this book with Rowena and Lachlan's poking, prodding, and circling of one another was shiver inducing and fantastic. The second half slowed down some for me with some manufactured angst. As Rowena and Lachlan have finally got on the same page, the angst has to come from somewhere and since the usual culprit the English are behaving themselves right now, Rowena's brother Ranulf is the substitute baddie. He arranges a betrothal with someone he thought Rowena wanted and refuses to go back on it. It all was a little forced and the danger Lachlan must save Rowena from felt like just going through the romance genre motions. The strength of this novel definitely lies in the beginning friction between Lachlan and Rowena.
Mad, Bad, and Dangerous in Plaid is a story of childhood friends and not appreciating what you have until it's gone. I think it is the best in the series and the heated discord in the beginning between the leads is worth the purchase. Plus, trust me, you don't want to miss the steamy shirtless highlander standing in the rain scene.
mangomari's review
3.0
I picked this book up because i love a long term crush, but the unrequited love flipped too fast?? I didn't feel the longing, i just felt like these characters changed their minds way too quickly.
valmai's review
3.0
There are so many twists and turns at the end of this highland romance. The end had a cave, and there are burly Scotsman throughout.