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It’s Getting Scot in Here is the first book of a new series, Wild Wicked Highlanders.

In this first book, we meet the three MacTaggert brothers. And when we begin reading it (if you haven’t read the synopsis, that is), we don’t really know which brother is going to be the hero of this story, simply because it’s supposed to be the beginning of Cole’s story (the older brother). But, alas, Cole is not ready yet, and Niall (the younger brother) steps up.

Amelia-Rose is the sweetest girl, with a sharp tongue. An English rose, with thorns. The Scottish brothers are hoping to find only boring, malleable sassenachs, but on the very first night, they get Amelia-Rose. And Niall starts to fall in love in her right away.

Although not long passes between the moment they met and the moment they decide to marry, it’s not an insta-love story. And I’m glad, because I’m not the biggest fan of these stories.

Niall and Amelia-Rose go out, talk a lot, and we get to know them and see their chemistry grow more with each passing day. And more than that, we can see true love developing.

This was the first book I’ve read written by Suzanne Enoch, and it was delightful. A love story than keeps us interested, and engaged with the characters, and that makes us happy there are more books to come with this family.

I'm a big fan of Suzanne Enoch, but I haven't read any of her books lately. Reading this one reminded me why I love her stories so much! I found this book to be phenomenal. It made me FEEL GOOD. How many things can you say that about? I cried a bit. I smiled a lot. And I snorted and laughed. Good stuff, this.

Niall and his two brothers were summoned to see their estranged mother. Seventeen years ago she left her husband and three sons in Scotland and took her daughter to live in England; they haven't seem her since she departed. If the brothers did not marry English women before their sister married, she refused to release much-needed funds to the father's estate back in Scotland. Niall's oldest brother was to marry Amelia-Rose, the young woman whom their mother chose. Amelia-Rose was not pleased with him, and he walked out on her at the theater. But then there was Niall...

This romance was sweet, hot and funny, with a few tears thrown in. Niall was one of the most endearing heroes I've met in historical romance. How could Amelia-Rose not lose her heart to this man? In addition to this sweet romance, I adored every member of the MacTaggert family. I even ended up liking the mother; I didn't care for her at all in the beginning. You definitely will enjoy meeting Rory the red deer. And just wait until you read about "cat cheese". Love and humor make for a wonderful read.

I received an ARC of this book courtesy of the publisher and NetGalley. I received no compensation for my review, and all thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.

I kind of wanted to shake Amelia-Rose several time in this book. I had to keep reminding myself that she is a VERY sheltered nineteen year old and that I should have patience with her... BUT OH MY GOSH, I've gotten so used to strong and sassy women in my historical romances, and it was difficult to watch Amelia-Rose struggle so hard to figure out who she is. Still, she goes through a lot of personal growth throughout this book, which is something I love to see in a romance novel, so I will give her that. She also has a great spirit and inner fire, she just keeps trying to squash it and hide her light under a bushel to please her family and be a dutiful daughter (boooooorinnnnnng!)

Niall, I love. I love that he fills the middle-child peacemaker role despite being the youngest of three brothers, though I guess if you count his (absent) baby sister he is *technically* a middle child? He's so clever and charming, and I love how patient he is with Amelia-Rose while she sorts herself out, and he lets her - no, *encourages her* to be herself and seek her happiness. He's also ready to meet her halfway, which is amazing, and he doesn't try to make decisions for her or decide what's best for her. He listens to her, then believes she means what she says. SWOON. Total consent boner .

I'm excited to read Aden's book, but not sure how Suzanne Enoch is going to make me like Coll... Also, this one was a little more brogue-y than the last Highlander romance I read by Enoch, which I didn't always love, but it wasn't so heavy as to be too distracting.

This is the first book in the Wild Wicked Highlanders series, and can be read as a stand alone.

*4.5 stars*

I really, really enjoyed It's Getting Scot in Here, my first book (ever!) by the talented Suzanne Enoch.

From that title, I was expecting something fun and funny and full of romance, and that's exactly what I got.

I loved how both MCs were instantly likable. Of course I adore an outspoken female MC, but we also get a hulking, masculine male MC who loves strong women (hallelujah) and isn't afraid to be himself. In fact, both MCs were truly their own people, and it made the story a joy to read.

I enjoyed the family dynamics, I enjoyed the trajectory of the relationship, and I liked how the author didn't rely on silly misunderstandings or other plot devices to give tension to the story. Though the story edged on too long and drawn-out (it's over 350 pages), the pacing kept me glued to the story and I finished the book in under 24 hours. That's a big deal!

Though the characters and the romance really sang, what really won me over was the subtle wit and humor. The author kept the story light and fun, and I had a smile on my face the whole time I was reading. It was just so, so delightful.

If you are looking for a well done, light romance between a highlander who isn't supposed to fall in love with an English woman who is his brother's betrothed (but does), look no further than It's Getting Scot in Here.

*Copy provided in exchange for an honest review*

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I love all of Ms.Enoch historical books and this one, IT'S GETTING SCOT IN HERE is no exception. It has all that I'm looking for in a historical romance story.It has funny moments, just a little angst and sassiness to capture your attention. I love this book! 😘

It's Getting Scot In Here was a great first installment of Enoch's new series Wild Wicked Highlanders! Readers are introduced to the MacTaggert brothers who reside in Scotland with their ailing stubborn father and their scheming estranged English mother who has lived in London for the last 17 years with their younger sister. To access their mother's fortune and save their beloved ancestral home in the Highlands, all three brothers must marry Englishwomen at their mother's behest. They begrudgingly make their way to London with defiant attitudes, bag pipers, and a taxidermy stag named Rory to meet their mother's demands. The youngest MacTaggert brother, Niall, immediately falls for Amelia-Rose, the woman their mother has selected for eldest brother Coll to wed. Chaos ensues and we follow along as Niall and Amelia-Rose overcome all odds for their HEA.​ While the pacing seemed slow at times, the book introduces a whole host of great secondary characters that I loved! I can't wait to read more in this series!

Description:

London socialite Amelia-Rose Baxter is nobody’s fool. Her parents may want her to catch a title, but she will never change who she is for the promise of marriage. Her husband will be a man who can appreciate her sharp mind as well as her body.

Rough, rugged Highlander Niall MacTaggert and his brothers know the rules: the eldest must marry or lose the ancestral estate, period. But Niall’s eldest brother just isn’t interested in the lady his mother selected. Is it because Amelia-Rose is just too. . . Free-spirited? Yes. Brazen? Aye. Surely Niall can find a way to soften up the whip-smart lass and make her the perfect match for his brother for the sake of the family. Instead it’s Niall who tempts Amelia-Rose, despite her reservations about barbarian Highlanders. Niall finds the lass nigh irresistible as well, but he won’t make the mistake his father did in marrying an Englishwoman who doesn’t like the Highlands.

My Thoughts:

Suzanne Enoch has written another winner. I loved this book and simply couldn't put it down. In fact I read it twice. I wanted to be certain I didn't miss a single detail.
This is the first book in a new series by a favorite author and I can hardly wait for the other two brother's stories and that of the only sister who is the cause for the brothers need to find wives.It is obvious that Niall is the one meant for Amy(Amelia Rose) from the start.
Wow is all I need to say as this book is a real page turner. You're never sure how Niall will handle the situation, but handle it he does.
I gave this book 4.95 of 5.0 stars for storyline and character development.
I received a complimentary digital ARC of this book to read. This in no way affected my opinion of this title which I eagerly read and reviewed.

What a FABULOUS way to start this new series! Sexy highlanders are a bit hit in my eyes. And these men definitely had my heart squishing. They don’t wanna be there but in order to save their home they must find wives that their mother approves of. It was so sweet to see them slowly grow closer to the mom who abandoned them when they were younger. Forgiveness and family is the theme here. I am definitely going to continue with this series.

Before she could face forward again, he caught her gaze with those impossibly light-green eyes of his. “Too late. I’m already charmed, adae. Whether ye dunnae wish me to tell ye so or not.” And she was charmed, as well. If only he’d been the oldest MacTaggert. If only her mother wasn’t mad for a title in the family. If only, if only, if only.

Wild Wicked Highlanders is a new series by Enoch involving an English woman who married a Highlander, found she missed London and when the shine comes off their whirlwind romance, their combined stubbornness had her taking her baby daughter to live in London and leaving behind her three boys. Seventeen years later, with only a handful of letters exchanged, the sons learn that their father signed an agreement stating that his son's have to marry, Englishwomen at that, before the daughter, with their mother directly picking at least one woman for one son or their mother can cut off funding for their home. The three sons angrily travel to London after learning their sister is engaged, thinking they'll be able to intimidate anything English to get out of the mess. Once arrived, they learn there is already a contract drawn up for Coll, the eldest, to marry an Englishwoman named Amelia-Rose. Coll, not used to being in control or getting his way, turns into a beastly Highlander and leaves his youngest brother Niall, the peacemaker, to smooth things over with Ameila-Rose. What follows is an insanely romantic at times, complete journey between two people just wanting to love one another.

And then he’d said that he found her charming, which had kept her awake all night.

At well over 300pgs, this was a little longer than romances have been clocking in lately and it showed, for the better. I was a little nervous about the engaged to one brother but falling in love with another but even though it was a little awkward in the beginning with how the author kept Coll out of the picture, and he'll have to work extra hard in his own book to make me forget how immature and rude he was in the beginning, I was all-in for Niall and Amelia-Rose's romance. With a higher page count, the author had the time to bring the reader in, this means I felt introduced and had a stable footing to grow to know the characters and immerse myself in their thoughts and feelings. There is a quick spark between Niall and Amelia-Rose but they obviously can't act on it right away, there was an actual getting to know, gradually appreciate, and bonding between the two. This made the second part of the book and ending so much more emotional for me, I believed in them.

Time to begin again. And this time, he’d be wooing the lass for himself.

Niall was a sexy sweet hero, he really shined because of the contrast with his older brother and his antics but the way he listens to the heroine and his self-assured “I am what I am” in the face of London superiority complexes was greatly attractive. I really liked how the author handled the tangled weave of him falling in love with what is supposed to be his brother's betrothed. There's no emotional connection between Coll and Amelia-Rose but Niall stills try to respect it, which gave us some great barely leashed restraint. The first half is spark and getting to know while the second half is desire, longing, and learning. Niall turned out to be a ridiculously lovely hero, you're going to swoon over him.

No one had ever called her stubborn before, except for her mother, and Victoria had meant it as an insult. Stubborn meant she had a backbone, and a lady wasn’t supposed to have one of those.

Amelia-Rose was a heroine who I grew to really like over the course of the story. It was refreshing to have a heroine who unapologetically enjoyed London society, the parties, friendships, and culture. She had some preconceived notions about the Highlands and Highlanders but she was willing to listen and get to know. She felt real to me, from her trying to constrain herself so she didn't feel society's backlash, looking to marriage as an escape from her parent's home, and to her being so scared to fall and give into her love for Niall. She's young, nineteen, and I know women will have their heart break a little bit for the woman she is told she must be and the woman she wants to be. Consequences, losses, and gains were beautifully articulated through her character.

She followed the rules of propriety as best as she could, but his lass did have a wicked streak.

This story could have been 500 pages and I don't think I would have complained. I would have liked to have seen Amelia-Rose interact more with people she considered friends, a little more time, depth, exploration into the three sons becoming more open to their mother, and the four siblings having more interactions. This is a series though and I imagine the author is saving some of those emotional moments for future books, I just enjoyed this world so much. I can see some maybe thinking the story gets a little slow in the middle but if you lean into, the emotional payback will be greater at the end, and this was a little bit less sexual than has been coming out in historical romance lately. I, personally, enjoyed the focus more on the emotional personality bonding, longing, and working/fighting for a relationship but I can see some wanting a few more sexually hot scenes. The author took the time to craft a relationship between her leads and I greatly enjoyed losing myself into Niall and Amelia-Rose's romance for a while. I can't wait future books in this series.

“Because of you, I am me.”

“Scot” is an absolutely delightful romp.
The Countess of Aldriss, long separated from her husband and sons, has a scheme to bring her boys back. A long-buried clause in her separation agreement has her sons on her London doorstep reluctantly agreeing to find English brides. All does not work out as she plans, but to her delight, her brawny boys are back in her life, and who knows what will happen as the series progresses.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This the first time reading Suzanne Enoch
We have MacTaggert brothers who have not seen their mother in seventeen years..Who comes back in their life demanding that they do her biding or lose support of the estate.. And then there is Amelia groomed to marry for title.... So when the MacTaggert brothers go to London and find out their mother has arranged a marriage for Coll...
As Coll and Amelia are not feeling each other in steps Nail...Amelia and Nail really had a good relationship and realize that they are meant for each other..This was a good read...

I got this Arc from Netgalley for honest review...

When I first saw the title of It’s Getting Scot in Here, I immediately thought of the Nelly song. Every time I saw the title, it made me smile.

Now, that I have expressed my love for the title, let’s get onto the review.

I thought that Niall and Amelia-Rose’s love story was perfect. Their romance was bumpy with obstacles thrown at them from all directions. That made me love it more!! I like perfect, fairy tale romances. But I also like romances that show that love is hard and not perfect. And in this case, it wasn’t.

It’s Getting Scot in Here is set in one of my favorite eras, the Regency era. The author did a fantastic job of describing what Regency-era London looked like. She also did a fantastic job of showing the tensions between the Scottish and the English. Niall, Aden, and Coll’s distaste at everything English were palpable. Amelia-Rose’s parents were the same way against the Scottish. I loved reading a romance that was able to keep to the era.

I liked Amelia-Rose. She was outspoken and not afraid to let people have it. Her actions at the ball showed that. I did feel bad for her. Her mother was status hungry. Amelia-Rose received 4 marriage proposals turned down because the men weren’t titled. I will admit, Amelia-Rose did come off as a snob at the beginning of the book. But considered how she was raised and what was expected from her, I didn’t expect anything less. So, it was interesting when she started to fall in love with Niall.

I understood why Niall was so angry at the beginning of the book. His mother, who left when he was 7, dropped a bomb on him and his brothers. In order for them to keep their lands, they need to marry English women. One had to marry a woman that she chooses. The other two can marry whoever they want but it has to be English. So yeah, I would be mad too. Then, Coll goes on a bender. Which left Niall to pick up his slack. Again, I would be mad too. But, as the book went on, and as Niall started to fall in love with Amelia-Rose, his anger subsided.

The sex scenes in the book were alright. If I had a complaint about anything, I felt that the sex scenes were understated.

The end of the book was a wild ride. So much was going on that I almost couldn’t keep it straight. I loved what Lady Aldriss did. I laughed out loud at that. I also liked how Amelia-Rose’s father finally stood up to her mother. I slow clapped at that. The author did a great job of wrapping up all the plotlines about Niall and Amelia-Rose. She did leave enough open for the other brothers to usher in the 2nd book.

I would give It’s Getting Scot in Here an Adult rating. There is sex (not graphic). There is mild violence. There is no language. I would recommend that no one under the age of 21 read this book.

I would reread It’s Getting Scot in Here. I would also recommend this book to family and friends.

I would like to thank the publisher, the author, and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review It’s Getting Scot in Here.

All opinions stated in this review of It’s Getting Scot in Here are mine.

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An enjoyable first read by Suzanne Enoch, even if “It’s Getting Scot in Here” is a fairly modern title for a novel that takes in place in 19th century England.

Niall MacTaggert of Scottish clan Ross is the youngest of three sons on their way to England to save their home. To do so, they must wed three English women of their mother’s choosing. A mother who, after not being able to stand the Highlands or the man she married, returned to England with her newborn daughter, leaving her three sons in the hands of their father. Now that their youngest sister is engaged, they themselves must wed.

Amelia-Rose Baxter is the only daughter of a society climbing mother who only wants a title man for her daughter. Amelia-Rose is promised to the eldest MacTaggert, a Lord, who promptly abandons her during their first meeting at the theatre. Niall steps up and through the initial phases of this relationship, stands in for his brother. As the days go by, he comes to realize his feelings for Amelia-Rose aren’t sisterly and he has no desire to see the couple wed.

This was a great story with a fair amount of conflict. There were characters I despised and those I loved. I can’t wait to see who’s up next!

I was gifted this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

When Niall and his brothers are ordered to London by the estranged mother to make a match or lose their estate in Scotland, they are enraged. After Niall meets Amelia-Rose for the first time, he is smitten but the only problem is that she is his brother’s betrothed to be. Their romance is sweet and sexy with witty dialogues and some crazy antics. I also loved how the author has shown the dynamics between the estranged mother and her sons. The emotions are sorrowful and heart-rending. Then as Niall puts his plans into action, the author had me laughing out loud at the antics of the three brothers. I thoroughly enjoyed this romance and cannot wait to read more from this series. This is book one in The Wild Wicked Highlanders series.

* I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher for an honest review*

I have read many highlanders books in the past, present and I will in the future.
This one does not disappoint. Suzanne Enoch is a master of story telling. In her book she has used rich, articulate words and phrases. What I have noticed is that her books are very close with accuracy to a time period of a plot place. Of course there is aplenty of romantic scenes, and highlander alpha males who are devoted to one and only one woman at the end.
The reason I gave 4 stars is because it kind of starts slower, but definitely picks ups by chapter 4!
She definitely is a master of historical romance genre! I will recommend this book to those who have time to read one more romantic story!

What a great start to a new series, with the introduction of three delightful brothers who are so very Scottish! ‘It’s Getting Scot in Here’ follows Niall MacTaggart and his brothers who have been forced to London, due to an agreement between their mother and Scottish father. Having left her three boys when they were young, in order to raise her daughter in civil society, Francesca MacTaggart, has now called upon her three sons to marry, if they are to hold onto the family land, as she controls the funds. She organises for her oldest son, Coll, to marry Amelia-Rose Baxter, but the youngest son, Niall, soon finds himself captivated instead.
The romance between Niall and Amelia was delightful and sweet, with a hint of passion. From the start, Niall is drawn to Amelia. Amelia was also quite entertaining as she says exactly what she is thinking, despite the problems that this causes. The comradery of the brothers was very entertaining, and in many ways, what made the story. I look forward to reading more in this series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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Run date: 16 February 2019

Omgoodness I loved, loved, loved this one. The characters and overall situation for the series were refreshingly unique and there was so much humor sprinkled throughout.

I received this book as an e-ARC through Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

Many years ago, Francesca Oswell, daughter of the wealthy Viscount Hornford fell in love with a poor Scottish Earl, Angus MacTaggert. They married ten days later and moved to Scotland. She found very little to do there except raise her three sons, Coll, Aden and Niall. Her fourth child was a girl, Eloise, and Francesca moved them to London. She agreed to let the boys stay with their father, but as she had the money, she made a stipulation. If her daughter married before her brothers, she would cut off all funds to the estate. Eloise is now engaged, so her brothers head for London determined to somehow thwart their mother’s plans.

Arriving at their mother’s mansion, they are happy to get to know their sister and hope she will help them. Francesca has Coll’s bride chosen when they arrive. Coll is determined not to marry an Englishwoman. At the theater he met Amelia-Rose Baxter, his mother’s choice and sister’s best-friend. After the play started, he’d had enough, and he walked out. Niall moved down a row to sit next to her as he didn’t want her to be embarrassed. Amelia-Rose dumps Coll. She and Niall spend time together and she wants to marry him, but he’s not her parent’s choice. His mother tries to help them, but Amelia’s parents want her to marry a lord.

There is a lot more going on in this book, but I don’t like to spoil anything. It’s another great read from Suzanne Enoch who is an automatic buy for me. Thanks to the publisher for allowing me this ARC. I can’t wait for the other brothers to fall in love! My only disappointment is that I don’t remember Francis Henning at any of the events they went to in London. I know Francis would never be allowed to go to Scotland, but I miss him.

Highly recommend this amazing book! It captured my attention within the first chapter and I couldn't stop reading it. Please see my link for the full review.

I completely fell in love with the leads in this book. Niall MacTaggert. Yes, another new book boyfriend. He's little wild, a little messy, but caring and level-headed when you need him to be. Lady Amelia-Rose is this strong woman who just doesn't fit into "proper" English society, and I love her that much more for it. Their character development was great, and getting to know them both was so much fun.

If you've read some of my reviews before, you may know I'm a sucker for families in romance series, and this is no exception. The family dynamics of the MacTaggert's are pretty nutty, but I think it's going to make for an amazing series. I cannot wait to find out about the other two brothers, and see the relationship they build with their mother and sister!

This is just a fun romp through messy relationships, bargains, English ladies, and sexy Scottish men. While you'll definitely feel the emotions, you will also have quite a few good laughs along the way. I'd definitely recommend this one to my fellow romance readers.


Thank you so much to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review!