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language_loving_amateur's review against another edition
2.75
The sexual tension starts off strong, but it takes them almost to the end to get to bed. The middle sags. The "will they make to their happily ending?" tension is lacking; around 25% through I was like, yeah the only thing keeping them apart is their reluctance to open up to each other which they are doing incrementally so it is inevitable. In a genre that specifies a happily ever after, making readers feel like it is in jeopardy is hard. I won't reread it, but I might check out the next book in the series
rainelle_barrett's review against another edition
3.0
The has promise with the plot. In reading book, I could feel the suspense and mystery and some of the words from the story. The drama was timid. Perhaps after releasing Will, as he whore his kilt the two could hidden behind the dark shadows, avoiding the officers to the crown, on the way to her cottage.
dukefn99's review against another edition
4.0
See my whole review at https://novelsalive.com/2022/04/27/4-star-review-the-scot-who-loved-me-by-gina-conkle/
kaitlyngraced's review against another edition
3.0
Gina Conkle's "The Scot Who Loved Me" is a gritty, 18th century bodice ripper set in London. The reader follows Will McDonald, a brooding Scot jailed for his loyalty to his country, and Anne Neville, the leader of a women's league that aims to steal back Scottish treasure and return it home. Only through working together can they restore their country's treasure. The rub: they're former lovers who each believe that the other abandoned them in their youth.
Conkle's book is perfect for people who love historical romances with a heavy dose of suspense, strong women, and roguish Highlanders!
Conkle's book is perfect for people who love historical romances with a heavy dose of suspense, strong women, and roguish Highlanders!
jshep77's review against another edition
3.0
I struggled with this book. While the plot was interesting, the characters really weren't.
aprilbooksandwine's review
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
morgonwashere's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This has to be my favorite of the whole series since I started with book 2 and this takes the cake. I feel like I have to change my rating for the second book. Would recommend to anybody who wants a historical romance with a bit more action.
plottrysts's review against another edition
3.0
The Scot Who Loved Me starts off with an interesting premise - Anne , twice-widowed, shows up in the jail cell where her first love, Will, is being held prisoner. She bribes the guards to let set him free, and then coerces him into helping her with a complex heist. The promising beginning includes a ton of sexual tension and backstory, and we were looking forward to watching everything play out. Unfortunately around the halfway mark the heist action slowed down and the bedroom action didn't ratchet up to compensate. All in all, while this is an interesting take on the aftermath of the Jacobite rising, the romance was less than compelling.
This objective review is based on a complimentary advanced reader copy of the novel.
This objective review is based on a complimentary advanced reader copy of the novel.