This is absolutely dispicable! Why has this talented young woman, turned into a filthy mouthed Harold Robbins? I don't recommend it at all! Profanity is only an excuse, for not knowing how to truly write! Graphic sexual content, is for people who have no decent imagination, in order to tell a story! I liked this Author's first books, this is truly dispicable, she has sold her soul for money, to the Publishing World, very sad to waste such a gift! I don't recommend!
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I love Kerrigan Byrne's writing and the way she develops her characters.

Both the hero and the heroine, Gavin and Samantha, are complicated characters. There were moments where I questioned Samantha's actions. I understood she was desperate but at the same time her deceptions were serious. Yet despite this, she is likable. Gavin portrays a tough exterior to protect himself from letting anyone close enough to emotionally hurt him.

The ending where the story came together was good.

I can't wait for Callum's story..

This book was everything, Everything, EVERYTHING I was hoping it would be!! My heart is overflowing. Exciting, emotional and so very romantic. Ms. Byrne has a way with these flawed and imperfect characters. You can't help but fall in love with all of them.

Gavin was quite the anti-hero that I thought he was going to be. While he wasn't an angel, I totally understood where he was coming from and why he did the things he did.

Samantha has so many secrets, I'm amazed she kept a clear head. But she was the perfect person to heal Gavin. And the same for Gavin healing her. I just loved her.

I loved all the side characters and returning characters. It was quite fun to see them. I'm glad Gavin and Samantha aren't the only ones who were healed through this experience.

I have so many things going around my head. Plus I have some high hopes for the next one. In fact, I'm all a flutter with the thought of it. It would be so grand!

A gorgeous highlander and a tough cowgirl Both troubled but together they conquer everything. This one pulled at my heart strings. Nice love story.

Although a bit coarser and more unrealistic than I prefer in my historical romances, the chemistry between the hero and heroine was all but leaping off the page in this novel, and definitely kept me turning the pages. As this book clearly set up the rest of the series, based on 'The Scot Beds His Wife,' I would be curious to see what happens next in this particularly fictional world.

This was an ARC received from Netgalley & once again I'm grateful for the opportunity to read one of Kerrigan Byrne's books early.

The Scot Beds His Wife is classic Kerrigan, which means that though it's set in 1880, there are historically accurate details mixed with a thoroughly modern sensibility. Some readers are going to object to that, but not this one. I have loved each one her books, this series especially, for the truly interesting stories she conjures up by virtue of that mix.

TSBHW features Gavin, a beautiful, but broken man, trapped in a life he hates, struggling to attain the thing he thinks will bring him happiness. And then there's Sam, a woman who is the product of emotional neglect and bad decisions, and who, coincidentally, has the thing that Gavin wants, and who isn't giving it up. Through a twist of fate they are thrown together, and isn't that just the recipe for a great story?

Underneath their hard shelled exteriors, Gavin & Sam both need love & some tender human kindness more than they need breath. It's fascinating to watch them soften even as they butt heads and are itchy & suspicious of each other. It was written so well that the flow was effortless from enemies to lovers to in love.

Also true to a Kerrigan Byrne book, we get a rich set of secondary characters you're going to fall madly in love with. They fill the story with warmth and good humor and lots of love & friendship.

Reading the previous four books in the series is recommended, but not necessary to enjoy this installment of the series. Old characters are part of the story, and you'll understand the dynamics better having read the others - plus they're all really terrific good reads.

All up I recommend this as the best kind of read - the characters hook you, the plot keeps you wondering, and the emotions are rollercoaster.

I was so pleased to receive an advanced copy of "A Scott Beds His Wife" to read and review. I have read and enjoyed the other books in the series, and this book is hands down my favorite. I believe this is because the characters in this story were so darn interesting and likeable. Sam, the heroine is strong, the hero sexy and protective, and the minor characters all add to the plot. The fact that the heroine is an American cowgirl also caught my interest. This was overall one of my favorite books of 2017.

This was another 5 Star effort in the exceptional Victorian Rebels series but instead of the horrific starts this one has a bit more dramatic than horrific beginning.

The thing about this one is that it kind of kept me stressed out from the start since you never knew when it was all going to fall apart, in the same vein everything seemed to get decided seemingly within a few pages and I was a wee bit disappointed.

We are also left with a bit of a teaser about The Rook that looks to play a part in the next book and take us back to some of the characters in book 1 (loving that idea) but there are hints of another couple also which leaves me confused trying to guess where the next book will go.

Gavin and Sam (she of many names) are a great match in with and temperament and a hard fought love match but her "secret" would have been enough to give this some drama but the added revenge almost seemed overdone but it did allow for some serious stressful and revealing moments.

Bottom Line: It was a bit more fun that some of the other books which was nice for a change but I fear Kerrigan Byrne set the bar VERY high with the first 2 books in this series but this one is exceptional in a bit of a different light. I do wish to complain about all the hints and possibilities that were thrown out in the last few pages about other future books. I hope I don't have to wait a year to read the next one. At the end of the day I could hardly put it down and 5 stars indeed for a very entertaining novel.

The Scot Beds His Wife by Kerrigan Byrne is a phenomenal read. I'm more of a Regency fan, but I may now have to add Victorians to my reading list. Ms Byrne has given us a well-written book loaded with amazing, lovable characters. Gavin and Samantha's story is a twisted tale that kept me captivated from start to finish. There is plenty of drama, action, suspense, humor and spice to keep readers wrapped up in this story. I enjoyed The Scot Beds His Wife and look forward to my next book by Kerrigan Byrne. The Scot Beds His Wife is book 5 of the Victorian Rebels Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.

I voluntarily read an Advance Reader Copy of this book that I received from NetGalley.

3.5 stars rounded up -- mostly due to strong secondary characters.

I had mixed feelings about this book. It's somewhat lighter than the previous ones in the series, though there is still plenty of angst and drama to go around. The Gavin we meet here was different from what I was expecting based on his appearances in The Highlander. He comes off much more belligerent and less charming here as compared to previously, though the duality of his personality is addressed. Sam, an orphaned American cattle rancher turned (unwilling) train robbery accomplice, was an unexpected but interesting heroine. She tells Gavin off frequently and very colorfully -- for which I was actually cheering her on -- and takes charge of both the highland men and cattle when they are acting unruly. She doesn't dwell in self-pity despite having her whole life turned upside down (a few times, really), and instead plows ahead to make the best of it.

I didn't love their relationship in the first half or so, as Gavin acted like a petty a-hole rather than dark, tortured and brooding, as most of the heroes in the series have been. Once circumstances forced them together, though, the book became more compelling. Seeing the two of them in uncharted territories of being in a meaningful relationship, which neither anticipated happening, smoothed over the rough bits in their characters and made them both more likeable . . . with one giant, spoilery exception. Sam's decision to hide certain VERY important information from Gavin even after they had grown to trust each other was almost a deal breaker for me. I completely understood her motivations and she had valid concerns about revealing the truth, but it was still shady.

Putting aside my conflicted feelings on the main characters, I loved the cast of secondary characters. Gavin's mother and his stable master, Eamon, have a sweet slow burning romance. Gavin's friend, Callum, is an intriguing character who hopefully will get his own story -- particularly in light of shocking revelations at the end. Glimpses of Mena and Liam after they've settled into domestic life were also nice to see. Perhaps the biggest new character -- the Rook -- also makes an actual appearance after being alluded to in earlier stories. The bombshell hints about his identity, and the further hints about what's to come in the epilogue, make the wait for his story even harder to bear!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for providing an ARC for review!

This is Gavin and Sam's story. She is pretending to be a Scottish heiress to escape from America. Gavin wants to buy her home. They have many twists and turns in their relationship. They marry. He finds out the truth. Love wins out after all.

Oh goodness, this book was such a fun read!

I read this without reading the previous books in the series (except The Duke but I didn't see any connection to that in here... that I remember, at least). And it was totally fine because The Scot Beds His Wife stands well on its own.

And talk about entertaining.

SO often I see historical romances take the same path as all the others in the genre and they all read the same. But this one was different. Sam is a sharpshooting sass queen from the American West on the run from a past that isn't quite done with her yet. Gavin is willing to do whatever it takes to get what he wants so he can break free from his own past. And right from the start this wasn't like other romances I've read, though I won't reveal too much to avoid spoilers.

I loved Sam's character. She's quick to use a gun and even quicker to cut you down with words, but she's not all sharp edges and black powder. Gavin was very sure of himself which was fun to read but also made their interactions fall on the comedic side more often than not. They were a good balance for each other. 

But one of the biggest parts of their relationship got old after a while.

They lied to each other. Quite often, in fact. Over. And. Over. At first I was fine with it because they were basically strangers and didn't trust each other but after three-quarters of the way through the book they were STILL lying to each other and it just didn't sit well that they had this romance going with all the secrets. Instead of increasing the tension for me, it irritated me. 

Despite that, I really enjoyed the banter and overall plot of the story. The characters were fun and the story moved quick while keeping me entertained. Read it in one sitting!

The book was funny at times and story rather unique. However the cursing and crudenss ruined it for me. It was a modern day story slapped into a historical time that did not stay close to how people acted at that time. I would have liked Sam a little more if she could have been more tactful and more from that time. Thorne was a bit selfish too at first but did redeem himself. It was also incongruous that they had so much animosity yet kissed so quickly. There were several entertaining parts but it took a bit to get into it. Gay couples would not have been so open in those times either.

The Scot Beds His Wife

Wow, what a great story! Ms. Bryne has the most wonderful way of bringing a story to life. The characters in this book have jumped off the page and straight into my imagination. “The Scot Beds His Wife” is unique for a historical romance for many different reasons. I love the sassy, take charge American heroine. Samantha was refreshing, not afraid of hard work, pretentious men, to demonstrate her skills in the saddle or with a pistol, and most importantly not afraid to speak her mind. The hero, Gavin was larger than a regular Highlander, he too was more realistic than a typical romantic hero. “The Scot Beds His Wife” is also different from the usual historical romance as the story did not revolve around balls, gowns, and gossip. The book took me through rough times as well as happy, but I think the situations our H/h deal with add depth to their tale.

This is a standalone novel in the ‘Victoria Rebels’ series, so I was able to understand the story, but I cannot wait to read the other books in the 'Victorian Rebels' series.

I received a copy of this title from the publisher for an honest review. The Scot Beds His Wife features the younger brother of Liam Mackenzie (the Demon Highlander), Gavin, who suffered at the hands of his brutal father as a child. Determined to liberate himself from his past, he has decided that he will no longer be a Mackenzie and as part of his plan, he needs to obtain the abandoned Erradale Estate. Meanwhile in America, the heiress of Erradale (Alison Ross) is on a train heading east to journey to Scotland when her train is robbed and one of the men have her held at gun point when she is saved by Samanatha Masters. Sam is part of the gang robbing the train, but when she realizes her husband is willing to kill despite his promises, she decides to save the young woman by shooting her husband between the eyes. Alison and Sam get to talking and Alison offers Sam the solution to flee America and persecution by gong to Scotland as Alison. All Sam has to do is keep Gavin and the Mackenzie family from obtaining the property. Armed with documents identifying her as Alison, Sam heads to Scotland. Upon arrival, she shortly meets Gavin and they get off on the wrong foot. Sam is nothing like Gavin is expecting and not only does she not flee upon seeing the state of Erradale, but finds a way to begin making a go of it as a cattle ranch. Sam is different from previous heroine in the series: she's much more outwardly tough and has a lot of rough edges such as her language as a result of her formative years in the western US. I loved getting to see Sam fall for Gavin and realize that she has falled for Gavin. Gavin is prickly and has to come to terms with his heritage before he is ready to accept Sam's love and find his future. There's interesting tidbits about the pirate the Rook that have me hoping that his book is the next title from Kerrigan Byrne.

I am new to this author and i absolutely loved this book. The characters sprang to life and I was pulled into this book as if I were there. I truly enjoyed the chemistry and parks between Thorne and Sam. I look forward to reading more from this fabolous author!

This book is to rough for the average reader of historical romance. The characters are rough and violent with language no self-respecting hero or heroine would ever have used in those times or places.

Habitual readers of Kerrigan will already be familiar with the way she writes prologues that rip out your heart. This is not even kind of an exception to that rule. While we had previously heard of the event covered in the prologue (back in Liam’s book). We haven’t had it from Gavin’s perspective. I’m not a weepy person. Books only very rarely cause me to be overcome with emotion. Kerrigan’s heroes and their dark pasts though. I cannot help myself, they absolutely break my heart!



I love everything about Samantha. She is a heroine for the ages! What a character! A real rootin, tootin, sharp shootin cowgirl from the wild west. She is strong. She is brave. She doesn’t need anybody. She makes her own way. As happens in real life, Sam had to go through hell to get to this point in her character, and I love her for it. If I had to use one word to describe Sam, it would be “Resilient”.



Gavin is a unique hero. We already know what a horrible childhood he had. Learning about his mother and all she endured was heartbreaking. I could not endure what she did with as much grace. Gavin has inherited his gentle heart and sweet soul from his mother, but how can he keep himself in tact growing up with such a monster for a father? His story is not one for the weak of heart.



I absolutely fell in love with Callum, Gavin’s best friend. I definitely hope that he has his own story in the works. I was so glad, reading about Gavin’s childhood, that he had Callum’s dad to look up to. Each character, even the most minor ones, are very well rounded.



Stories featuring marriages of convenience in which the people accidentally end up falling in love are my favorite trope. This one was brilliantly done. Kerrigan is a master of the tortured soul. She brings life, love and freedom to the most damaged characters I’ve ever read about.
I could go on and on about how much I loved this story, but I will stop for risk of spoilers. Just let me say that if you haven’t read The Victorian Rebels yet, you are missing out on the best Victorian romance series I have ever read. Start at the beginning, and catch up! I already want to reread them all!

READ AND REVIEWED BY SHOWIE

I received this from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This is book five in the Victorian rebel series. I really enjoyed this story a great deal. I laughed and cried and couldn't put it down. The story will pull you in and take you on a ride. Not sure if a love the title but it was still a good read.

An action packed romance with a feisty American cowgirl hiding out in the Highlands and the gorgeous Highlander, Gavin Thorne, who wants her land. Samantha Masters is not your typical heroine in a romance novel, as she is foul mouthed and gun totting. What starts out as a clash of personalities grows into a very hot "marriage of convenience" but will the relationship be able to survive all the secrets between them?