I'm not so into Highlander romance novels because the heroes tend to be large, strong, and rather simple-minded. I like my heroes and heroines to be smart.

I was glad to find out the hero Aden MacTaggert being more cunning in a good way. Heroine Miranda Harris is not spineless either. Most of the time she keeps her head clear (which, as you very well know, is a very difficult thing to do for a romance novel heroine! ). Only problem I had was Miranda's brother. I know he is an important part of the plot, but REALLY! I would've tried to save my best friend from that weak-minded, repulsive brother.

It became a bit boring in the middle, but there are enough funny parts and cute parts. Overall, it was a fun read.

Miranda and Aden suited really well as spirited characters. I liked the witty banter them in the first half more than the rest of the book. Also her personality is really well ahead for the times it is written for and she is far away from the broken, timid heroines. Aden, the Scottish hero is perfectly romantic, noble and adorable. I wish there was more build up of their banter and more of Scottish element was added other than some words and his kilt though. Miranda's brother who is supposed to protect his sister gets her into horrible circumstances and I felt annoyed that he was let go without much punishment.

This is the Second Book in the Wild Highlander series by Ms. Enoch. This one is about Aden, a Highlander Lord who has come to London with his brother at the orders of his Mother, an English Lady who left them. I have not read the first one, but it did hurt my enjoyment of this story

He meets up with Miranda Harris who trying to help her brother out of gambling debts. This is a typical romance, but I really enjoyed it. The two main characters were fleshed out well in the book and there were several supporting characters that made the book.

I am looking forward to Coll’s story, who is Aden’s brother. Thank you for an advanced copy for an honest review.

Aden is a middle brother. He and his two brothers have been coerced to come from Scotland to London to find wives. Their mother has the money which they need in order to maintain their estate and all the people who are supported there. She has made the condition of marriage before she promises to continue to support their Scottish properties.

His younger brother has found a wife and the newly wed couple are very happy.

Aden enjoys gambling, women and out thinking everyone he knows. He is pictured as someone who has no compassion. That is not true at all. Early in the story, he adopts a dog who has obviously been abused in the past. He goes so far as to personally bathe and groom the dog to make it presentable enough to live in his mother's home. He believes himself to be tough when in reality he cares for nearly all the others in his life.

He and his brothers are still dealing with the fact that their mother left them when they were very young. She took their younger sister, moved to London and has not returned in all the years since then.

Miranda is a young lady who has just found herself in a terrible position. Her brother has promised her to a man who is a terrible villain. The man is a vile person who has created his entire life in a way to provide himself with his ultimate goal. He plans to become a huge success in the ton.

Miranda is his ticket to his goal.

She is admired by everyone who meets her. She is witty and intelligent. Her personality and good looks have made her a huge success in society. She is also outspoken. Her first encounter with Aden does not go well. She tells him she dislikes him because she knows he is a gambler with no morals at all. In fact, she has no idea who he really is.

As Aden and Miranda become familiar with one another, it is evident they are very evenly matched. She learns that he is an honest man who does what he promises. He learns that she is brave and maintains her sense of well being even when her life is threatened.

Together they create a team who can solve any problem which comes along. They learn together, laugh together and generally create an atmosphere of caring and affection.

These people are wonderful characters. The secondary characters add a great deal to the story. Aden's brothers are wonderful. His elder brother should be the hero of the next book in this series and I cannot wait. He is funny and very set in his ways. He will make a very interesting lead character and I hope he finds the perfect woman.

This book has it all...mystery, danger, humor and romance. And there is love. The family love is quite evident. Miranda is unwilling to punish her brother for what he has done to her. Aden wants to protect his sister and her future. Both families are populated by members who love and care for one another.

I felt rather sorry for Aden's mother. I got the impression there is more to her story than we have learned so far. Whether her sons realize it or not, she is very devoted to them.

It has been sometime since I read a book by Ms Enoch. I have several of her books on my keeper shelf but I had forgotten that she writes entertaining stories of interesting and entertaining characters. She creates conversations which are humorous and smart. Her plots move at a good pace with no slow spots. This story is no exception.

I enjoyed this book very much.

If there is any complaint, I think I would have enjoyed things more if Miranda would have chosen earlier on to admit to herself that Aden is a trustworthy partner. He continually promised he would never let her down and he never did. In fact, Aden is a truly heroic and swoon worthy hero.

I received this book from the publisher through NetGalley. I am voluntarily writing this review and all opinions are completely my own.

It didn’t take me long to read this book because I couldn’t put it down. The Twist and turns in the story kept me interested but I think the characters is what made the book outstanding. I loved Aden and he was more complex than I thought he would be. It took me a little while to like Miranda but I found there was more to her than met the eye. I look forward to reading Coll’s story when it comes out because based on the last two books, it will be great.

Scot Under The Covers is a spectacular historical romance by Suzanne Enoch. Ms. Enoch has provided readers with a well-written book and furnished it with a magnificent cast of characters. The MacTaggert brothers have been called to London by their mother. She tasked them with finding English wives and the youngest was the first to fall in line. Aden would rather gamble than look for an English wife. Miranda's brother is the fiance of the MacTaggert brother's only sister. When her brother throws her to a gambler to cover his gambling debts Miranda seeks Aden's help. Miranda and Aden's story is filled with drama, humor, smokin' hot sexy bits, action and suspense. I totally loved the humor in this book. Scot Under The Covers is book 2 of the Wild Wicked Highlanders Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.

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

Suzanne Enoch knows how to reach her audience. Aden and Miranda are perfect characters, one convinced she knows all about the other and Aden just wanting to help rescue the damsel in distress. This book was one that once you start you won't be able to put it down..

In the first book in the series, It's Getting Scot in Here, we were introduced to the wild, brawny, devilishly handsome MacTaggert brothers. The brothers, Coll, Aden, and Niall, have lived the last seventeen years without their mother - Aden was only ten when she left and Niall was seven. She got tired of the Highland's lack of social life and left with their year-old sister, Emily. They haven’t heard a word from her in all that time and now, she’s demanding that they travel to London and marry English brides. Yes, she can enforce that because she holds the purse strings that provide support to their estate, Aldriss Park. They have to think of the estate and their crofters and villagers. Plus, she also holds a paper signed by their father stating that in return for her support of Aldriss, each son must marry an English bride AND that their mother gets to choose the bride for one of them. To say that the three brothers aren’t happy would be a gross understatement.

Miranda Harris’s brother is betrothed to Emily MacTaggert and it is that betrothal that has caused the MacTaggert boys to be summoned and told to find brides. They must marry before Emily does. Miranda is charming, intelligent, witty, always the bell of the ball, and … well … she’s definitely opinionated and outspoken. When she was first introduced to Aden, almost the first words out of her mouth were, “I detest gambling. And gamblers.”

Aden MacTaggert is probably the most handsome of the devilishly handsome MacTaggert boys. He is also good at wagering – his skills are legendary – and he could easily support himself and his family from his winnings. However, he has no interest in being a professional gambler – it is more entertainment for him. He’s highly intelligent and is always several steps ahead of anyone else. He’s the MacTaggert who is very private and doesn’t share his thoughts, feelings – plots – with anyone else.

Matthew Harris, Miranda’s brother, is a sweet, open, gullible young man who has run into a whole heap of trouble. An unscrupulous vulture has lured him into wagering more and more and more – much more than he can afford. The man holds Matthew’s vouchers for fifty-thousand pounds. Now, the man is demanding payment – either payment in full OR Miranda’s hand in marriage. The family couldn’t pay that amount even if they sold all of their belongings – they’d be ruined personally and financially.

Miranda has no intention of marrying Captain Robert Vale, but she can’t bring her family down either. She has to play along with Vale while she is finding a way out. She knows the perfect person from whom to seek advice – another gambler – Aden MacTaggert. He is certainly the lesser of two evils in this case. Will he help her after the way she insulted him?

Not only does Aden agree to help her, but he is also incensed at what has happened – for a number of reasons. He’s incensed that someone would lure a naïve young man into such a situation, but he’s even more incensed that the same young man would just expect his sister to pay the price. Basically, he traded his sister to settle his debt.

Aden and Miranda spend as much time as possible plotting and thwarting the machinations of Robert Vale, but he is a wily, sly, and unscrupulous man and beating him won’t be easy. Somewhere along the way, Aden and Miranda find that they very much admire each other … and … they come to love each other. However, they can only have a life together if they can thoroughly thwart Vale.

I loved how Aden and Miranda came to totally trust each other and rely on each other. That was a hard thing for each of them – Aden because he’d never had a woman in his life that he could rely on, and Miranda because she distrusted gamblers because of past family history. Their love was hard-won and their HEA was sweet.

I’m sure I’m supposed to be softening toward Francesca Oswell-MacTaggert, but my feelings are still the same. I am sure there is supposed to be more to the story than we’ve seen so far – and maybe I’ll soften when I learn it all. However, as a mother, I can’t think of anything that would make me leave my very young sons and not try to contact them for seventeen years. Then – to try to force them to her will in order to get them back into her life. No – I’m just not getting there.

Now, let's talk about Matthew Harris. I kept reading what a sweet, naïve, nice young man he was – but I didn’t see it. He traded his sister (like a horse, or car, or …) and didn’t seem to have any real problem with having done so. I didn’t really see anything that made me think he was remorseful. Yet – he’s to be forgiven and to still be allowed to marry Emily. I have trouble picturing these three MacTaggert men allowing that to happen without some serious stuff happening first. Something more than just resigning his club memberships.

So, the bottom line is that I loved the book and I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I did.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Aden has reluctantly come to England in search of a bride. His mother has decreed that he as well as his brothers must be wed before their younger sister, who is currently engaged, weds. This is a highly difficult task for Aden as he finds English women lacking in fire and interesting conversation. That is, until he meets Miranda. Her fire and passion stir something within him. Too bad her fire and passion come out while telling him she hates him and his gambling ways!

When the tables turn Miranda must eat crow and apologize to Aden. She will need his gambling knowledge to outsmart Captain Vale, a ruthless gambler who wants her hand in marriage, as well as her connections in society, or he will ruin and bankrupt her family.

As they conspire together to outwit this nefarious character, Aden knows without a doubt that Miranda is the woman he wants.

Will Miranda be set free from her burden of marriage to Captain Vale? And if she is, will she want to tie herself forever to Aden?

I am in LOVE! *fans self*. I’ve been Hylandered! I’ve been pulled in by the rough and tumble of these brute giants with big hearts and tremendous passion!

Aden showed his sweetness right from the beginning in his treatment of an abused dog. He continues to show this kindness in everything he does. When he must, he becomes demanding and possessive. So sexy!

His character is written so well it’s almost like he has a physical presence. He seems tangible. I swear I heard his accent and could see his tall, broad body and trademark smirk. I liked him a whole helluva lot!

Miranda is sassy and brave. She made the perfect match for Aden giving as much as she got.

Together Miranda and Aden are sweet and loving. A tentative love blooms and it becomes all-encompassing. They are honest, forthright and absolutely cute together.

I must admit that I love the brothers’ outrageous bet with their shoe wear. It was ridiculous and oh so funny.

I need more of these Hylanders! I cannot wait to read Coll’s book!

I received an ARC via NetGalley of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I’m really enjoying this series. I loved that Miranda was smart and tried to work her way around her problem but was also willing to ask for help when she couldn’t. I think that is a great characteristic to have. Aden was charming, smart and a little hard headed. The chemistry between them was apparent on first meeting, with the verbal sparring. I loved that they goaded each other, but were also able to keep up. I really enjoyed this book and I can’t wait for the next one.

This is the second book in the series. I read the first one a while ago but you really don't need to read the first one to understand it. The characters are likable... all except for the heroine's brother. He's the bad guy so that's okay. :) I do like the plot too.

Love this author I can always count on her books to take me on an adventure. I’ve never been let down by her books. The storyline was so captivating and engaging the characters were so amazing well written and believable. If you like Historical fiction and Scottish theme you’ll enjoy this book.

I enjoyed this historical romance very much. A fascinating highlander who has come to England to wed an English wife and an aristocratic girl whose life is threatened by an impostor. A unique historical romance owing to some naughty scenes, whose characters are both very passionate and determined. It is thanks to their intense personality, in particular of our male hero, the whole story that initially gives the impression to be a bit messy will develop in an egregious way. A great book with charming characters.

I love this author and this book does not disappoint. The story is involved and jerks your heart strings. I will keep this one title

What an interesting read! Miranda Harris finds herself a pawn from her brother’s gambling losses and promised to Captain Vale. Vale has orchestrated the entire thing as his entree into society in London. Miranda despises gamblers because of family history so when she meets Aden Mac Taggert, she is rude and insulting. However, it is to Aden she turns to ask for advice on how to deal with the mess she is in. Their relationship slowly changes as they plot to free her from Vale.
I really enjoyed this story as the plot was intriguing and well thought out. I received an ARC of this book.

I really loved the first book of the series. I really liked Aden in the first book and I was happy to know he was getting book. Miranda is in trouble and goes to Aden for help and he needs help finding a bride. The plot was really good.

Scot Under the Covers was a fun read with feisty characters in Highlander Aden and proper English society woman Miranda. The two are brought together when Miranda seeks out Aden's gambling expertise after her brother's lack of skills put her in an unenviable position. Of course the two bicker before falling for each other, but they're both enjoyable characters on their own that are smart and resourceful. The presence of a realistic villain for the time the story takes place makes a more compelling story, but the naivete and weakness of Miranda's brother doesn't make me overly enthusiastic about reading a future story about him as a romantic lead unless Enoch creates an opportunity for a lot of personal growth.

Big Lies in a Small Town by Diane Chamberlain
NET GALLEy =January 14,2020
North Carolina 1940 - the USA government had established a national mural contest where 48 artists would be awarded a chance at painting a hug e mural to hang in each states post office. With nary a chance Anna Dale from New Jersey was picked as one of the winners and though her submission was of a mural based on New Jersey she was selected to create a mural for Edenton NC. Anna didn’t realize that prejudices ran deep and secrets were those that could end a life.

Present day - North Carolina - After taking the fall for a crime she didn’t commit Morgan Christopher’s life was totally derailed. Her dream of being an artist had been put on hold until a mysterious visitor came to visit her at the correctional woman’s Institute. If she accepts the offer given to her to restore an old post office mural she would be released immediately. Knowing nothing about art restoration but desperate to get out of jail she accepts. What she finds under the layers of grime is a painting of madness, violence and small town secret conspiracy’s.

OMG - What a marvelous read this was!. Not that I didn’t expect it from the pen of Ms Chamberlain however, I am always amazed with the depth and genius of the subject matter she creates her stories from. Both Anna and Morgan were fully fleshed out and had similar dysfunctional type of backgrounds. Anna possibly a little less than Morgan who thought by saving her boyfriend she had finally found someone who cared about her.

Anna’s story was much more of dealing with Southern prejudices towards colored folks that had not been quite so bad in New Jersey. The powers to be in that town had sent Anna helpers but the one who stood out, having raw talent was Jesse. Anna had to champion him and convince him to continue school and to develop his innate talent. Unfortunately the small mindedness of the population interpreted her interest as something else.

When so many years later Morgan arrived to restore the mural she was astounded by the sheer madness the mural conveyed. What had happened to the artist who held ,such amazing talent that had turned a mural into a depiction of insanity and horror? With flashbacks and some super sleuthing Morgan, whose freedom depended on finishing the project would work tirelessly to restore and discover the secret of Anna’s disappearance! Stunning work and a marvelous mystery!

Marilyn Rondeau

Even if it is not the book about Call, that I am waiting for since the beginning, I liked this about Aden a lot: the plot is not so foreseeable and the story is well paced. Plus now the next should really be about Call and I hope not about his sister, please Mrs. Enoch, make me happy!

Anche se questo non é il libro sul fratello che aspettavo, la storia di Aden mi é piaciuta parecchio lo stesso, soprattutto perché la trama non é poi cosí prevedibile ed é anche avvincente. Inoltre, il prossimo volume dovrebbe necessariamente essere su Call, o almeno (Mrs. Enoch la prego), lo spero proprio!

THANKS NETGALLEY FOR THE PREVIEW!

Sexy man in a kilt? What's not to like? I thought the brother was just scum and why Eloise still wanted him is unfathomable to me. Aden was quite the man of action. He and his brothers were mouthwatering. The captain was despicable and the ending was a good one. I was entertained from page one to the very end. So much to like about this story.