When Abbie’s family’s farm is attacked, she joins the soldier who shows up to assist her. After the farm is destroyed he takes her to a shelter in town.
This was a good story. I liked both Abbie and Matthew. My one issue was how quickly they slept with each other with out any kind of declaration of love or promise of marriage. In the era this book is set, that would’ve been basically a necessity.
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I liked the premise of When You Love a Scotsman and it had an interesting setting, too! But I guess Westerns aren't my thing. Unfortunately, the story and romance itself couldn't keep me interested enough so I had to DNF this book at 54%.

The setting is the Missouri Ozarks late in the Civil War for this second in the Seven Brides for Seven Scotsman series. Matthew MacEnroy, a Union Army lieutenant and his men while being chased by Rebel marauders take refuge in the Jenson farm. Unfortunately Abigail Jenson's parents are killed in the scrimmage and her home set on fire. Thus begins Abby and Matt's story. It takes some twists and turns, and danger, but in the end they have found each other. I have read just about all of Hannah Howell's books. I can't say that this one is among my favorites, however I do not think she can write a mediocre book. She certainly one of my favorite authors. When You Love a Scotsman is a must read for her fans.

Lovely book..Abigail was a feisty young lady with a big heart. I don't know if I could have been as strong as she was.thought the story moved fast joining Matthew and Abby.

Matthew MacEnroy rescues Abigail Jenson from Civil War marauders and thus begins an attraction that ends with their HEA. . . but not before they each face dangerous situations, both together and apart. There is the right amount of tension throughout, leaving the reader wondering what will happen to Matthew, to Abigail, and to their friends or fellow soldiers. As the Civil War draws to its end, it is no less hazardous for both civilians and soldiers and there is believable doubt as to who will survive and who won’t. I preferred "When You Love a Scotsman" to the first novel in this series, "The Scotsman Who Saved Me." My only complaint is that the dialogue in this novel often felt stilted and did not flow smoothly. Maybe this was intended to represent a more formal way of speaking appropriate to the 1860s, but to my ear it didn’t ring true.

I received this as an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Good, solid story. It took a bit to get into it, but once I did I really enjoyed it. I normally don't read this time period so that was a nice change of pace. It was just missing that extra spark for me to give it five stars.

ARC provided by NetGalley.

I enjoyed this book. It was an easy read although I felt it to be a little predictable. But historical romance is like my favorite genre so I am not complaining!

Another of those MacEnroy brothers finds his match in Abigail against the conflict of American Civil War. Enjoying these characters as their stories unwind through out the pages.

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I liked the characters in this book, particularly Abigail. Some parts of the story seemed to drag and I struggled with finishing it, but I am glad Ibdid.

What I liked about this book is the feeling that I was there, there during the war, there in the time period, living the fear and the drama of the time. Abagail and Matthew were real and the world that we were shown as their lives was a living breathing thing. Ms. Howell as usual has outdone herself with her words and her feelings that shine bravely and brightly throughout this book. I understood where Matthew was coming from, not wanting to necessarily join the war but was more forced to. I understood the attraction between the two. I felt their interaction on a personal level.

I really enjoyed this book. I always enjoy Hannah's books. I look forward to more in this series and hopefully some more highlander books.

I love the Seven Brides for Seven Scotsmen series. Each book is so unique and nothing like the other book to the series. The Author Hannah Howell has always specialized in robust characters that draw the readers into the story and this book is no exception. Filled with rich details of the surroundings and scenes one feels like they are back in time.

Matthew is certainly an interesting male character. His heart is a peaceful one and I find it quite rewarding how he survives the civil war as a Lieutenant with his beliefs intact.

Abigail's character is rich and robust. A woman that draws the reader into the story by her strength and ability to be strong no matter what. The author does a superb job of showing her weaknesses without making her weak.

There are many characters in this book each one is fully developed and interesting making a delightful read for all readers. But by far my favorite one is precocious Noah who is four years old going on eighty. He adds the much needed humor to this otherwise serious book. And what I mean by serious is the fact it takes place during the civil war where so many people are lost. He caused me to laugh out loud many times throughout the book and I would love to see what type of man he grows up to be.

I give this 5 STARS for being so well written.

I just didnot like this book. Maybe its because its not a time period I usually read about. I found this story very depressing. It takes place during the Civil War. Of course there was alot of death and suffering during the war and that is reflected in this book. I read the book because of the author. She has written some of my most favorite Scottish stories. This just isnt one of them.

I really enjoyed Abigail and Matthew's story! Abigail was pretty much a b@d@$$ and was able to pretty much take care of herself, but that din't mean she didn't want a little help now and again. I really enjoyed Matthew and watching his emotions as he decided his feeling for Abigail.

I'm looking forward to the next book in the series and I'm wondering which brother it will feature!!

Not what I expect from Hannah Howell, but it was still an interesting read.
This is set during the civil war.
some parts of the story were very interesting, others not so much.
The closer to the end, the more the story speed up. Quite a huge gap in the timeline, but it works out

In When You Love A Scotsman is a thrilling, on the edge of your seat historical romance that will take you back to the turbulent times of the Civil War that torn the American country apart. This is not as story that is easy or kind….its tough and hard and brave and courageous.

The wonderful courageous characters that become the key players are:

Abigail Jenson, our lovely heroine, who has become orphaned due to the horrors of war in losing her parents. A kind and loving woman who adores her family.
Matthew McEnroy, our courageous hero, is one of the seven brothers that have migrated from Scotland and is serving in the military to help fight the rebels or anyone that wreaks havoc on innocents.

This was a magnificent story and I honestly just couldn’t contain my love for this story and most especially the built up of the plot. It starts out pretty intensely where we see Abigail lose her parents and is rescued by a handsome soldier. A soldier that ends up taking her to a safe haven. A haven where his unit is stationed in the same town as Abigail’s. Matthew begins to slowly court Abigail, because he feels a strong connection to Abigail and wants to see where it can lead. Especially in seeing the way his older brother found his happiness in his new family. But there is danger around them, and Abigail and Matthew are drawn together by a certain set of circumstances and they act on those peaceful moments that are rare.

There were many aspects of this story that I truly adored. This has some endearing qualities that only a reader sees in a Hannah Howell book. I truly had a true connection to pretty much every character in this book Of course, we have our main couple here who on their own as individuals, and are majestic when they are together. They really balance each other in certain ways and I loved their chemistry. They have the same goals and I liked that they just fit so right for one another and their love story is one you can slowly ease yourself into. But then we have some other side characters that were heartbreaking at times and sweet and pretty hilarious in other moments. I LOVED the kids in this book, most especially Noah. He was such a darling little boy, who had lost so much but still had a sense of innocence and charm and was always getting into trouble.

I had only one major issue which probably won’t be a surprise to many of you who know my certain obsessions when it comes to historical romance. In this book, what I couldn’t stand was how quick these two have sex. Yes, it happens VERY quickly, way faster than I would have preferred. And quite honestly, it just had too much of a modern feel to it. Honestly, this would never have happened back in this time period. Mostly because of the risks involved and back in this era, marriage happened before becoming intimate. That is just how the culture and society worked even in the worst of circumstances. So it just didn’t feel right when these two just happen to jump into bed together or whereever they could get themselves alone and they aren’t the only couple that we see this happen. But the author did make an effort to show how society did frown upon these actions but Abigail and Matthew tended to be way too careless in my opinion and I just couldn’t truly be okay with this in a historical romance where certain expectations weren’t something you messed with.

However I truly enjoyed this story overall, there was so many thrills and adventures and this author takes us on the realistic views of how the Civil War was and how it divided family and left hundreds of women and children without parents or families or homes. I can’t wait for book three in this endearing family of seven Scottish brothers.

Abigail Jenson has had enough. Soldiers have already taken most of what is precious to her and she is not going down without a fight this time. Fortunately, some daring Scots come to her aid. Still, with her home a loss, Abigail must leave it behind and seek out a new shelter.

Matthew MacEnroy lends help to a woman who is all alone and means to move on. Fate has other plans though and Matthew finds himself remaining at Abigail's side. They must journey to his home and the road is loaded with danger. The more time Matthew spends with Abigail, the more he comes to care for her. Could Abigail ever return his affection?

I'm a big fan of author Hannah Howell. She is one of my favorite historical romance writers. Her characters and plots are always very driven and inspiring. Her latest novel, WHEN YOU LOVE A SCOTSMAN, is just okay for me, however. No offense to her writing, but this just isn't a favorite time period of mine. I took a chance on it and it is entertaining. Readers who love the war time or historicals centering around America are sure to enjoy WHEN YOU LOVE A SCOTSMAN.

Rated 3.5!

I received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review. When You Love a Scotsman is the second book in Howell's Seven Brides for Seven Scotsmen series. It can be read as a stand alone as I haven't read the first book.
Matthew MacEnroy is a Union soldier looking for shelter for him and his group of soldiers to hide from as they are being chased by deserters of the Confederate army. The year is 1864and the second sentence reads, "Fall was here and winter would come with all its misery for a soldier." He comes across Abigail Jenson and her parents cabin. Abigail is taking care of her parents as they were recently attacked that left her dad dying and mom giving up. In the opening shot out, both of her parents die but we never really see her mourn their loss. There was no time and mourning would happen later seems to be the reason.
The book takes them through the end of the Civil War but to me, the timing was off. It was Fall, then Winter kicked in, and Spring was all the sudden upon them. But General Lee surrendered in April 1865, the beginning of Spring.
The characters were two dimensional to me. There was no depth or development in them. For Abigail being so independent, she gave in very quickly. Also, there seemed to be a naiveté that should have been lost after her family was attacked. And for someone who was supposed to be a gentleman in 1864, Matthew sure didn't act it.
It took me a long time to read this book; and for me reading Hannah Howell, it's a HUGE surprise. I usually enjoy her work but struggled this time. There were multiple mistakes, the timing felt off, and the characters two dimensional. As I know this isn't normal for her writing, I did continue and the story and characters grew on me. #WhenYouLoveaScotsman #NetGalley

I loved it!! Abigail and Matthew worked so well together as a couple. I cannot wait for the rest of the brothers! I was a little sad that we didn't get much interaction this time with the rest of the family though. That being said, I still enjoyed it very much.