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winemakerssister's review against another edition
1.0
The h is an unhappy doormat, the exposition is heavy handed, and the narrator's accents are unbearable. This is an early DNF. Life is too short, and there are too many good books out there to continue!
kle105's review
4.0
This was a super cute book, with a clash of the accents. You have the Scottish brogue of Alasdair who has come to Georgia to find out if his Uncle is being swindled. He doesn't expect to find his so happy, and falling in love, yet she isn't aware of his title and is asked to keep the secret.
Izzy is the daughter to the woman who has his Uncle smitten. She is also trying to out together the Highland games, a tradition that she has run to build up the town and keep her estate going. Alasdair and Izzy start out hating each other but as they get thrown together find out they have serious chemistry.
I received a free copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Izzy is the daughter to the woman who has his Uncle smitten. She is also trying to out together the Highland games, a tradition that she has run to build up the town and keep her estate going. Alasdair and Izzy start out hating each other but as they get thrown together find out they have serious chemistry.
I received a free copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
laura_cs's review against another edition
5.0
I received an ARC of this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
"Lord have mercy, her mother had brought back a six-foot, two-hundred-pound-plus souvenir from Scotland."
Isabel Buchanan does not like surprises. And yet, that is what her mother brings home in the form of Gareth, a Scotsman with a brogue as thick as his arms. Izzy has enough problems: they are in crunch mode to prepare for the annual Highland festival, her childhood home is in desperate need of repairs (and a loan to make it possible), her lack of coordination reminds herself (and everyone else) constantly why her school nickname was Dizzy Izzy, and her old schoolmate does not understand that he has been friendzoned. This isn't the time for her mother to be canoodling with her new Scottish beau. After all, the Highland Festival was designed to revive the small town of Highland, Georgia, and has kept the town afloat every year since. Izzy is constantly setting aside her own wants and needs to make sure that happens. That includes: sticking with the accountant job she doesn't love, having time to write her novel, and don't get her started on her dating life. Or lack thereof. Because you can't exactly bring men home when you live with your mom.
"Highland was more Scottish than any village in Scotland."
This is Alasdair Blackmoor's first opinion of the small town he has entered in the goal of finding his uncle Gareth, determined to protect him from the American tart who may or may not be trying to swindle the Ninth Earl of Blackmoor out of his fortune. But when he comes face to face with Izzy--the American tart in question's daughter--he starts to think of a few more reasons to stick around in Highland. Those include: avoid his mother, avoid his boss, and come to terms with the crossroads he is now at with his career. Helping out Izzy with festival preparations is much more enjoyable than he thought it would be. But, then again, that may be because of the company he now keeps.
As sparks fly and romance soars in the air, there become more and more secrets that could tear these two pairs of lovers apart if unearthed. And there is now more riding on the success of the festival than ever before.
Can the combined magics of the Scottish Highlands and Highland, Georgia be enough to save the day?
A fantastic first in this series, I loved every bit of it! Izzy is a fantastic "clumsy heroine" because she is so real and relatable. Gareth and Rose are adorable. Anna is awesome. And Alasdair is too good to be true. (Especially when he's wearing his kilt.) I'm eagerly awaiting the sequel and to get to know more of the new character/victim of the South's infamous summer heat!
Great for fans of Alyssa Cole's "Reluctant Royals" series and "Outlander"!
"Lord have mercy, her mother had brought back a six-foot, two-hundred-pound-plus souvenir from Scotland."
Isabel Buchanan does not like surprises. And yet, that is what her mother brings home in the form of Gareth, a Scotsman with a brogue as thick as his arms. Izzy has enough problems: they are in crunch mode to prepare for the annual Highland festival, her childhood home is in desperate need of repairs (and a loan to make it possible), her lack of coordination reminds herself (and everyone else) constantly why her school nickname was Dizzy Izzy, and her old schoolmate does not understand that he has been friendzoned. This isn't the time for her mother to be canoodling with her new Scottish beau. After all, the Highland Festival was designed to revive the small town of Highland, Georgia, and has kept the town afloat every year since. Izzy is constantly setting aside her own wants and needs to make sure that happens. That includes: sticking with the accountant job she doesn't love, having time to write her novel, and don't get her started on her dating life. Or lack thereof. Because you can't exactly bring men home when you live with your mom.
"Highland was more Scottish than any village in Scotland."
This is Alasdair Blackmoor's first opinion of the small town he has entered in the goal of finding his uncle Gareth, determined to protect him from the American tart who may or may not be trying to swindle the Ninth Earl of Blackmoor out of his fortune. But when he comes face to face with Izzy--the American tart in question's daughter--he starts to think of a few more reasons to stick around in Highland. Those include: avoid his mother, avoid his boss, and come to terms with the crossroads he is now at with his career. Helping out Izzy with festival preparations is much more enjoyable than he thought it would be. But, then again, that may be because of the company he now keeps.
As sparks fly and romance soars in the air, there become more and more secrets that could tear these two pairs of lovers apart if unearthed. And there is now more riding on the success of the festival than ever before.
Can the combined magics of the Scottish Highlands and Highland, Georgia be enough to save the day?
A fantastic first in this series, I loved every bit of it! Izzy is a fantastic "clumsy heroine" because she is so real and relatable. Gareth and Rose are adorable. Anna is awesome. And Alasdair is too good to be true. (Especially when he's wearing his kilt.) I'm eagerly awaiting the sequel and to get to know more of the new character/victim of the South's infamous summer heat!
Great for fans of Alyssa Cole's "Reluctant Royals" series and "Outlander"!
amberfrost's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
redhdlibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
A tad bit slow but overall decent. A LOT of editing mistakes throughout.
jillmlong's review
2.0
I had a difficult time finishing this book. I could not connect with the main character Isabelle. I thought she came across as immature and kind of boring. I liked her mother and Gareth. They had a great banter and seemed like a fun couple. Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and author for this ARC.
b00kluver's review
4.0
Isabel is serious and hard-working, but trapped by familial obligations, even though she wants more out of life. Alasdair’s life has been full of work and more work,. Isabel’s mother returns from a trip to Scotland with a big, sexy Scot in tow, who turns out to be Alasdair’s uncle. Isabel and Alasdair, while trying to protect each of their loved ones, discover how to have fun and live in the moment, while ultimately falling in love. This was a fast-paced, fun read. Although it had the typical elements of a romance novel, the preservation of Scottish history and traditions in America brought a unique perspective to the story. This is the first novel in the Highland, Georgia series and I look forward to the next book.