A Scottish rogue and his brothers reluctantly come to London. To obtain their inheritance from their English mother, they must marry an English lady. . None of them want to comply, When Aden is approached by his future sister-in-law for help, he can't refuse. Knowing Aden is an excellent gambler is just what Miranda needs to stop a blackmailer. A wink and a kiss and Aden has a plan to save Miranda and if he happens to fall in love and get the girl, that's okay, too. A fun book to read, full of charm and humor. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.

How have I never heard of this author before?! This was amazing!! The heroine was strong, intelligent, calm and graceful under pressure, independent, and sassy. The hero was strong, respectful, sassy, has a great sense of humour, and is intelligent. Together they battled their foe, who was more despicable than I could have imagined, and they ended up doing more than they ever could have dreamed. I was hooked from the first and I just couldn’t put it down. I finished it in a day haha. Now I’m going to have to go find the rest of her stuff so I can read it all.

4 Stars!

Suzanne Enoch is a new-to-me-author and I haven't read the first book in Wild Wicked Highlanders, but it was easy enough to jump in with Scot Under the Covers.

An enemies to lovers romance between a gambling Highlander hell-bent on avoiding marriage to a wilting English miss, and a woman who isn't at all intimidated by his roguish demeanor. It took me a little while to get into this one, but once the plot got rolling (Miranda's hand in marriage has been traded to forgive a gambling debt) I was invested! At first I wasn't sold on Miranda's attitude toward Aden but by the end of the book I thought Miranda was a badass and handled herself well.

The plot was compelling and the villain was perfection - very sinister and mysterious. The choice to basically forgive Miranda's brother was interesting and one I struggled with especially considering he was engaged to Aden's sister. I wouldn't trust him at all.

Miranda's proposal at the end was the icing on the cake!

Scot Under the Covers is the second book in The Wild Wicked Highlanders series. The second of three sexy Scottish brothers, Aden MacTaggert is a gambler and rake. If there is one thing Miranda Harris cannot stand it is a gambler. Her family has been burned more than once with gambling. When her brother lands in deep trouble and a forced marriage seems her imminent future, Miranda seeks out the sexy Scot for his expertise. Aden cannot resist the sass that is Miranda and goes to great length to try and rescue a lass in trouble. A spunky heroine, a sexy highlander, and a vile villain make for a fast paced, entertaining joy ride that will leave you swooning for the big Scottish hero. Another great read by Suzanne Enoch was has a knack for making a girl's knees weak with a big Scottish stud. My voluntary, unbiased review is based upon a review copy from Netgalley.

I eagerly awaited every chance I could to read this book, especially once the groundwork was laid and the intrigue began to gain some steam. Spoilers will abound, so bail out now if you want.
Spoiler-free TL;DR: Solid 4 star tale about two people coming together as partners to solve a MAJOR problem. Swoony hero, sharp, level-headed heroine, and heartfelt moments. One star removed because it doesn’t seem like others took the problem as seriously as they should have.


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The three McTaggert brothers are still in London to fulfill the bargain that their parents made seventeen years prior when their mother left the Highlands: marry English women before their younger sister weds. Their sister Eloise is engaged, so time is running short. Having seen his younger brother Niall get married to the Englishwoman his mother chose (for their older brother), middle brother Aden questions whether or not he will find an Englishwoman interesting enough to marry. He meets his sister’s soon-to-be Sister-in-law and while he finds that she’ pretty and plain spoken, a previously unseen combination, she hates him without having met him. Miranda Harris has no love for gamblers, and Aden gambles often and well. Miranda has her (very good) reasons for despising gamblers due to some bleak family history that has affected her, and lets Aden know that she has taken his measure and found him lacking before they’ve been properly introduced.

When Miranda finds out that her brother Matthew, Eloise McTaggert’s fiance, has been gaming again, she’s disappointed. He’s lost to the point of selling his favorite horse to pay his debts once. Disappointment turns to fury when she learns that her brother SOLD HER IN MARRIAGE to pay off his insurmountable debts to an unscrupulous Navy retiree looking to gain entree into the upper crust by forcing an advantageous marriage. Feeling like she needs the insight of someone with a similar mindset as her brother’s blackmailer, Miranda turns to Aden.

From there the story paces between Aden gathering information and determining how to out maneuver his opponent and Miranda having to be at odds with the scoundrel. Aden and Miranda meet secretly to discuss the problem discreetly and soon find that they like one another more than they initially realized, much to Miranda’s dismay. She starts seeing Aden and his hobby in a less black-and-white view and begins to look at the rules that hem her in and how they haven’t kept her safe like society claims. Now she has someone looking to break the rules to keep her safe.

As it all comes to a boil, you’re constantly left questioning how Aden plans to win against a man that he claims he cannot beat at the tables…

The thing that knocked the star off: No one took the fact that Matthew Harris offered up HIS SISTER IN MARRIAGE to pay his debts seriously. No offers of work or selling assets, he doesn’t tell his parents because he ‘doesn’t want to disappoint them again,’ he doesn’t want HIS GAMBLING DEBTS to interrupt his impending nuptials to Eloise. He washes his hands of it by telling Miranda that she has to shoulder marrying this awful man and that’s that. Eloise, who I genuinely liked up until this point, doesn’t care about this AT ALL. She doesn’t get upset that offering up others to solve his problems is her fiance’s answer, she only CRIES THAT HER BROTHERS ARE GOING TO BEAT HIM TO DEATH FOR IT. Even their mother admits that he deserves a sound thrashing, but no one considers this to be a flaw in Matthew’s character and has second thoughts about whether Eloise should WANT to marry him anymore. The brothers mention this privately, but no one takes this thought process and actually holds him accountable. Matthew’s parents simply have him resign all of his gentleman's club memberships so that he can’t gamble anywhere respectable. Mathew is clearly an addict; when the urge hits him to gamble again as it did before, he will find a means and an excuse to do so again. Either this book set Eloise up for a marriage where a big enough misstep on Matthew’s part could land her destitute or worse, or she’s going to get her own novel and end up breaking the engagement. That path doesn’t bode well either.

All toll, a great book. I wish that the very real consequences of Matthew’s problem and behavior had been handled with the seriousness it deserved, but the relationship between Aden and Miranda is wonderful, seeing Francesca slowly figure out her sons and learning her side of why she left is gratifying, and I can’t wait to read Coll’s story.

I do wish we’d gotten one last scene with Aden’s dog though...

Scot Under the Covers is a true delight! It’s fast-paced and fun with characters who are easy to adore and a romance that will leave you smiling.

Aden is known as the “elusive MacTaggert brother.” He’s got a quick mind and skilled fingers that serve him well both in the cardroom and the bedroom, and he’s not unwilling to let the English’s dim views of Scotsmen work to his advantage. His mother’s decree that he marry an Englishwoman suddenly becomes a very appealing prospect when he meets Miranda Harris. Miranda’s brother is engaged to Aden’s sister, but that’s not why the beautiful lass seeks him out. Her brother has gotten into a massive debt he cannot repay and the villain is demanding Miranda’s hand in marriage as payment. To outwit a gambler Miranda needs the help of one. It’s not just her plight but her fiery spirit that captures Aden’s interest. When the two join forces the banter flies and the pages of Scot Under the Covers fairly crackle with energy.

Aden and Miranda are both incredibly easy to like. They’ve got good hearts, quick wits, and spines of steel. They’re a perfect match in every way, but with the proverbial noose quickly tightening around Miranda’s neck, the two of them have to work fast to free her. Miranda enjoys maneuvering through society and knows how to play the game, but it’s fun to watch her start to break the rules with Aden. I’ve said it before but it bears repeating that Aden and Miranda are simply a lot of fun together. Though Aden knows she’s the one for him pretty quickly, Miranda’s unwilling attraction develops into love as she learns Aden is a man she can trust and rely on. I’ve read the book twice now and both times I’ve thoroughly enjoyed every step of their journey.

Romance, passion, and a very crafty villain make the pages of Scot Under the Covers fly by. Aden and Miranda are at the heart of the story, but their families play strong supporting roles and bring warmth and humor to the tale. Aden’s mother is particularly fascinating as she continues to try to regain her sons’ trust and affection. And surprisingly (because I didn’t like him very much in the first Wild Wicked Highlanders book), I’m very much looking forward to Coll MacTaggert’s book. I cannot wait to see what Suzanne Enoch has in store for the brash and bold MacTaggert brother. Until then, I’m happy to revisit both It’s Getting Scot in Here and Scot Under the Covers. Both are vibrant, charming romantic romps full of heart.

I absolutely love the second book in this series. It's fun, easy to read and full of brotherly love.

It's Aden's story, and despite resisting the idea of marrying an English lass to save their Scottish estate, he happily comes to Miranda's help.

Miranda dislikes gamblers, therefore listens to rumours about Aden and dislikes him before even meeting him. Needless to say that their first encounter doesn't bode so well.

Ironically, Miranda finds herself cornered by a gambling agreement, thanks to her brother. In desperation, she seeks Aden's help. Who better to understand a gambler's motivation? They form a partnership and as Miranda gets to know Aden, she is surprised by his ingenuity and his loyalty. Aden for his part is intrigued by Miranda. She is far from being like any of the English lasses who he has met so far. Dare they hope for something better? After all, Miranda wants her freedom whilst Aden has to honour his parents' agreement. How will they know that they are meant for each other?

Aden and Miranda match each other's wit and their interactions are rather fun and interesting. Their dedication to their partnership brings them closer together, until they realise they really enjoy their mission, but more importantly, how they feel. Despite a rocky start, their story ends with a flourish. Now, Coll's story should be interesting. I cannot wait to see what's in store.

I was kindly issued with an eARC and the views expressed are my personal opinion.

Aden MacTaggert and his two brothers are in London only because of an agreement between their English mother and Scottish father. The agreement requires the three of them to find English brides before their younger sister can be married. And since Eloise has found her groom, it is time for the brothers to find their brides. Aden is reluctantly playing the game until he meets Miranda Harris, Eloise’s future sister-in-law. Miranda’s brother, Matthew (the one engaged to Eloise), has an unfortunate habit of gambling. He got himself into some serious trouble with a certain Captain Vale, who requires Miranda’s hand in marriage as payment for the debt. Our hard-done-by heroin turns to the unruly Aden (also a known gambler) to help her out of this arrangement.

I didn’t care for Matthew at all. I find it hard to understand how the MacTaggert brothers are so willing to have their sister marry this man after his actions came to light. Not only did he not have the sense to stop digging when the gambling hole became too deep, but he kept it from everybody, and he willingly offered his sister to get him out of his dilemma. He didn’t even try to find another solution. Despite all this, the families just shook their heads, rolled their eyes, and decided to keep a closer eye on him. It’s a bit strange to accept that these people all clearly consider him less than mature and trustworthy, but yet capable enough of marrying a woman and taking care of her.

And clearly there is more to the story of their mother leaving them in Scotland with their father while they were growing up.

Aden and Miranda on the other hand, are both interesting and likable characters. I enjoyed the banter between them, and their unfurling romance.

A fun, fast-paced, and intriguing story with excellent writing made this a winner for me.

I received an advanced copy of the book from Netgalley to review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I received an ARC of Scot Under the Covers, by Suzanne Enoch from Netgalley. Sizzle! Sizzle! This author is extraordinarily good at making her readers love everything she writes. This is the love story of Aden and Miranda and their combined wit and compatibility to thwart Robert Vale, a dissolute evil gambler and the person Miranda's brother is in debt to as well. Vale is also the devil of a man forcing Miranda to marry him to pay back the brother's debt. Together, Aden and Miranda learn to trust each other while breaking some of society's rules. A fabulous book!

I enjoyed this book. I didn't enjoy it was much as the first but I think that's because I listened to the audiobook for the first book and the accent is so much better when you hear it vs when you read it. But the storyline was good! I liked the two main characters. Aden is the middle son and he was kind of a goofball and I liked that. He seemed to take nothing seriously except getting Miranda free and I loved that. Miranda bothered me at first. She was so rude to Aden when he had done nothing to her, just because she doesn't like gambling and Aden was known to gamble. It bothered me but she does calm down and I loved her sass and how she never let Aden get away with anything.

All in all it's a fantastic book. Suzanne Enoch is a go to author for me and this book just added to the reasons I love her writing. She writes characters with flaws that you love anyways and the banter is always, always humorous. I love it!

Scot Under the Covers (Wild Wicked Highlanders #2) by Suzanne Enoch ia a very delightful story. This is the second in the series involving Aden MacTaggert who enjoys himself with women and wagering at the gaming tables. You have got to love these four Scottish brothers who live under there, in some ways, their mother’s technical rule…either marry before your younger sister or never get the money to keep their impoverished holdings in Scotland afloat.

It is not until Aden meets his match, an English lass named Miranda Harris who is very independent and speaks what she feels. Miranda has been sold off by her brother to a supposedly English Captain to settle his gambling debts and who wants to climb his way into society by keeping those indebted to him at his mercy and using Miranda as a means to getting close to the ton because of her charm and connections. Having no choice in the matter, she seeks out Aden MacTaggert and thus their paths leads to a train wreck or does it?

Such an enjoyable read and I am very much looking forward to the next in this highland series. The plot is good and the characters are entertaining. Suzanne Enoch did a very good job with this story and I recommend the read..

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for this ARC in exchange for my fair and honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.

4.5-Stars

Ms. Enoch weaves a tale rife with humor, intrigue, family and sexual tension.
Aden MacTaggert is an alpha sexy Scotsman. The middle son of a Scottish Laird and an English aristocrat, drawn into an agreement between his estranged parents and very unhappy about it.
Independent Miranda Harris was enjoying her season until he brother Matthew did something unthinkable and now has to find an escape...somehow.
Miranda doesn't like gambling and the tales abound about the Scotsman and his betting prowess, but she needs help...desperately.
Both were instantly attracted, but refuse to acknowledge that little tidbit. Aden does agree to help and their journey to the end is an engrossing, swiftly moving tale, that is suddenly over. Thankfully the eldest brother still needs a bride, so the series continues.
I requested and received a NetGalley ARC that was even better than I expected. I offer my opinion gratis.

When three devilishly handsome Highlander's are ordered by there estranged mother to London
you know something is going to happen. Lady Aldriss left her three son's with her husband in Scotland when she took her baby daughter and returned to England. It's been 17 years and when their baby sister Eloise finds her man, Matthew Harris and becomes engaged the brothers learn the deal made by their father. They must marry English women or Lady Aldriss will stop the money supporting Aldriss Park. Aden MacTaggert is the middle son, he is the quiet one, and also a man who likes to wager and gamble. He is very good at it. Coll MacTaggert, Lord Glendarril is the largest and is quick to solve problems with fighting first, talk later. Master Niall is the youngest and has already found his wife Amy.
When Aden meets his sister's soon to be sister in law, they immediately don't get along. Miranda Harris does not like anyone who wagers, or gambling of any kind. She let's Aden know how she feels about him and that she does not want anything to do with him. Aden is taken back by her being a sharp-tongued English women.
Unfortunately At Ball held by Lady Aldriss, Miranda's brother Matthew introduces her to one Captain Robert Vale. He has a falcon look to him, making Miranda feel like a mouse to be caught.
During their first dance Vale tells her that they are to marry and soon! As Miranda starts to tells him off, Vale cuts her off and tell her to speak to her brother. When she does she founds out he is in heavy debt
to Vale, but Vale has agreed to let him off for her hand in marriage. Matthew has given her to him to pay the debt ! Sold his sister to a monster .
With no one she can turn to who to let her know what to do, she must ask the Aden for assistance as he is the only one she knows who understand how a gambler thinks.
As Aden and her try to find a way to save her, they learn a lot of each other. Miranda has to trust him. The batter between these two is wonderful, with her sharp tongue and his cutting down the English. How they solve all the problems, with help from a stray dog, Brogan. His brother's also are needed and even his mother has a part to play.
This is a funny, sad, mystery while also being a steamy romance with a happy ever after.
I don't want to say anymore as it would give away to much.
I couldn't put this book down, and can't wait for the next book.
I received and ARC from the author and would like to thank her.
I am giving my opinion voluntarily.
I hope you get a copy cause your going to love it. I'm going back and read book one now to see
what I might have missed....on Neill and Amy's story.

Scot Under the Covers is another delightful Regency Romance from the talented Suzanne Enoch. Miranda Harris is being forced into a marriage she doesn't want by means of her brother's gambling debts. She enlists the help of her future brother-in-law, Aden MacTaggert, a gambler who she immediately judges to help her, after all, who would best help than another rake like the man she is being pushed to marry? But, as she gets to know Aden, she realizes that she may have judged him too harshly and he may just be the type of man she is looking for. Can she ever get over her well founded fear of gamblers and what they have done to rip apart her family?

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel! Thank you to the author, St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for an ARC of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

This is about Miranda who finds herself in a tigh spot by something her brother did. She feels unsure about Aden MacTaggert, who is giving her assistance. This books has several funny moments. I love the bantering between Miranda and Aiden. Both are likable characters. Miranda is strong and there is more to Aiden than you think at first glance. I thought this was an entertaining read and will read more by this author.

I received this book from NetGalley in return for a honest review

A lovely romantic story fueled with fiery passion. Enoch touches on the dilemma of sense of duty to family and society vs following one's heart creating a can't put down read.

What a great book. I am usually not a fan of Scotland Lord books. But I thought the storyline sounded good so I gave it a try. It was awesome!! Main characters were well developed and drew me right into the story!

Very interesting premise with some extremely colorful characters. I really liked the interaction between Aden and Miranda, their repartee was amusing at times, but I loved how they understood each other perfectly. The underlying story of the wagers lends a very exciting edge to the story and not knowing how Aden was going to defeat Vale makes this a page turner.

I have to say I gave up on this one 16% thorough. The first few pages were quite confusing, like it started out in the middle of something and I couldn't keep the characters separated. I liked the development of Aden, but the heroine Miranda I could not connect with. Then the evil gambler wanna be fiancé came in the picture and I just had to stop.

DNF

I know Suzanne Enoch is a well known established author in the Historical romance genre. I just did not connect with this story.

The main characters were just as fabulous. They were different and interesting and although this is Historical Romance and there are certain rules, the main characters threw those rules out of the window.

Miranda does screw up a little when she finally meets Aden. She already skirts the rules by telling him exactly how she feels about him. Which does not go over well. But, Aden is hard headed and instead of ignoring her, her quip makes her seem even more attractive than the other pawning English women.

I absolutely loved every minute of their banter. Curious about why Aden wanted to get to know her more seeing as she so vehemently shut him down. It doesn't quite fit everything, but it does take a lot of time for him to warm up to her, even a little, and vice versa. It takes a lot of the plot for them get to know each other, all the while curious as to why they are even in each other's company.

When Miranda does meet the villain in the story, he gives her chills. I even got chills. Somehow Suzanne Enoch was able to get his grimy, greasy, rat like character onto the page with just a few short words long before I even realized he was the villain. And my distaste for him just grew as he grew even more sleazy. Seriously, this guy would stop at nothing to get what he wanted.

Fortunately, all of their stories are interesting, and come out in this book. Even the villain's full history is splayed open, but slowly, one inch at a time as the story progresses, so does his character.

Funnily enough, even though everything is out in the open for the reader, these two have no idea what they're getting into and as the plot moved, it felt like just one character arc after another.

It took until 100% for everything to be resolved, and with the villain being so mischievous, I was holding my breath the entire time. It's a wonder I didn't just pass out!

Review posting to blog 1/17/20 with a lot of talk about how terrible the villain was!