Years ago, a Scottish earl and his English countess made a bargain. Their three sons must marry English girls or the Scottish estate would be cut off financially. Now the three Scotsmen are grown up and not anxious to marry. Well, until the youngest surprises everyone and takes an English bride.

Middle brother Aden is determined not to follow suit. He’ll stay in London but he only intends to gamble and enjoy himself. Until he meets Miranda, the most proper of English young ladies, who instantly dislikes him for his profligate ways. Obviously he won’t waste his time on someone who hates him, but he can’t seem to stay away. And when Miranda reluctantly asks for his help with a dangerous situation, he can’t refuse her.

Another exciting, romantic tale from Enoch. Both main characters have to grow and learn about themselves, which I always appreciate. And the chemistry between them is fizzy and hot at the same time.

I loved the strong hero Aden, a rough and tumble Scotsman who protects and saves the heroine Miranda. I loved the strong heroine Miranda who takes charge to save herself and family. I can’t wait to read Coll’s story next! I received an ARC from NetGalley for my honest review.

Aden MacTaggert is the middle MacTaggert son forced to travel to England to find an English bride. He immediately finds the bride he wants in Miranda Harris. Miranda, however, is embroiled in a plot not of her own making. She agrees to assist Aden fit in better with polite society if he helps her out of her dilemma.

I was initially going to rate this title lower but changed my mind because I enjoyed so many things about it and only really had one major problem.

I liked both Aden and Miranda. Aden was a very sweet guy that would do anything for his loved ones. And Miranda was just the kind of heroine I love: smart and logical. I enjoyed getting to know Coll a little more and can’t wait for his story.

The villain plot was absolutely fantastic and the scenes with him were some of my favorite. I also loved the way that problem was solved in the end. It was definitely interesting.

My only true problem with this title was the fact that Aden was more or less only interested in Miranda because she didn’t like him. That was really the only reason he could give for wanting to get to know her for a good chunk of the book and it drove me crazy. I love tales where the hero and heroine mutually dislike each other, but this, to me, was not the same. This did not take away from the plot or characters enough to ruin my enjoyment of the story, however.

Ready for the next title!!

*I received an eARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Scot Under the Covers is the second book in the Wild Wicked Highlanders. It can be read as a stand-alone, but the series is so good that I decided to reread the first book before starting this one. The series is based on the Earl of Aldriss, Angus MacTaggert, sons. Due to their parent’s agreement the sons had to travel to London where their mother lived and marry an English woman for the Aldriss estate to continue to receive funds.
Miranda Harris is smart, direct, has a perfect reputation, and is well known and liked by all of society. She disapproves of gamblers and is furious when she learns her brother has promised her hand to Captain Robert Vale. She asks Aden for advice and then help to save her family and herself.
Aden MacTaggert liked to keep his own counsel and his reputation as a gambler was well known. He was intrigued by Miranda and agreed to help her and in return she will help him navigate the ton.
The book was fast paced and fun to read. The characters were great and their banter was witty and held the readers interest. I can’t wait to see what the author has in store for Coll, the oldest brother.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

“I’d rescue the devil from Hell if it helped ye, lass.”

Laird Angus McTaggart and Lady Francesca Aldiss started their life together with a fierce passion. But over time, Lady Aldiss can no longer tolerate the lifestyle of the Highlands and longs for her days in society living in London. After the birth of their daughter, Lady Aldiss tells her husband that he may keep their sons and raise them in the wilds, but she is taking their daughter to be raised amongst the cultured. Laird McTaggart, in great need of his wife’s large coffers, agrees to her terms—their three sons must all wed an English lass before their sister or she will cut off funding Clan Ross.

Fast forward 17 years, and the MacTaggert brothers find themselves at a loss when their father tells them of the agreement made with their mother. Coll, Aden, and Naill MacTaggert are determined no mother that abandoned them will dictate how they will live their lives, and descend upon Lady Aldiss with plans of their own. Alas, their mother will not budge, and after Naill finds love and marriage, Aden and Coll start to feel the noose of their future nuptials.

Aden is known to be more reclusive than his fisticuffs elder brother, and tends to keep his own company in the midst of the local gaming hells of London. But when a feisty damsel in distress approaches him for assistance, Aden starts thinking that perhaps being with one woman to call his own for always isn’t such a bad bet...

Miranda Harris can’t believe her brother has sold her off to cover his gambling debt. Sworn to secrecy out of fear of hurting her family, Miranda opts to fight fire with fire by seeking assistance in a fellow gambler, Aden MacTaggert. Never did she dream that she would actually grow to care for the Highlander…

Suzanne Enoch’s Scot Under the Covers is a fun fast paced romance that I enjoyed and would recommend to lovers of this genre. I’m so looking forward to Coll’s story in the next installment of the Wild Wicked Highlanders series.

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

Suzanne Enoch is a true gem when it comes to Scottish romance. I’ve read many of her novels and this one definitely did not disappoint, from the very first I was swept aware and stayed glued to the pages until it was over in one swoop and I was left wishing there was another of her novels to start right away, I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and plot of this novel and cannot wait for her next book to come out.

I instantly fell in love with Miranda and Aden's story. Their 'enemies' turned lovers story isn't anything that is new but their instant attraction and interactions with each other made me wish that the book was longer and we got to see more of them. I have not read the first book in this series but you're given enough information to know the bigger plot details of it so if you didn't want to know what happens in the first book until you read it, then I wouldn't read this just yet.

Miranda's slow and begrudging fall for Aden wasn't rushed like some stories are. My favorite thing about them was their honesty with each other regardless of what was going on. It did not fall into the lazy writing trap of keeping things a secret when it's obvious that you shouldn't. Even though I loved them together, there was one thing that was never addressed that was glaringly obvious to me. Aden seemed to want to go back to Scotland and did not have a high opinion of England. Miranda had many friends and was liked by everyone. Aden also did not have a profession that was not tied to Scotland. Where and how they would live was never addressed and it seemed as if they would be making the same mistake that his parents did by falling in love and quickly and not thinking about anything else.

The MacTaggerts were an instantly lovable family that intrigued me and made me wish that there were more family members to read stories about so that I could be in there world for longer. The brothers' relationship their mother is something that I wish we saw more of. I appreciate the realism of the story where things are not magically resolved and everything tied up in a neat little bow, but hopefully with Coll's story we'll get more meaningful interactions between the family.

This novel was a delightful read! A Highlander is highlander even when they are not in Scotland and an English lady is still one. However, when their paths collide, each can learn a bit from the other and appearances are not always what they seem. Aden MacTaggert enjoys wagering and women, but needs to find an English bride to satisfy the conditions his mother had his father sign in order to keep the Scotland estate funded. Miranda Harris is society's darling, knows everyone and is charming. When her brother gives her hand in marriage as a way to pay his gambling debts, she is outraged. She seeks Aden, the one whom she dismissed and now needs his help. Aden is willing to help her out as a partnership for her assistance, but he soon begins to realize Miranda is the woman he is in love with, but does she feel the same? After all, she is forced to marry a man she despises and Aden wants her to have her freedom back so she can choose him. Miranda falls in love with Aden, but is he choosing her to fulfill his obligation to his mother? An enjoyable read and looking forward to the next MacTaggert brother's story!

Four Scottish brothers have to live with their English mother in London and get married before their youngest sister to keep the funds going for their impoverished lands in Scotland. This is the 2nd brothers' romance. I read the first one, but it has been awhile, but wasn't lost here anyway. Miranda is a friend of the brothers' sister, and has bad feelings towards those she considers gamblers. When she meets Aden, and remembers the stories she heard about him and his rakish ways, she is not impressed. Of course sparks fly and you know the drill of the romance in this genre. Her brother, who is engaged to Aden's sister, has run up an exceptional debt to a man who wants her as a means to entering the society. Creepy and evil, and naturally she is not happy when her brother tries to throw her at him. She is at her wits end, and decides that Aden is her only chance to escape her path, and of course he is that. I did enjoy this one, although I must admit I generally prefer modern stories. The plot is good, the characters were entertaining and defined, and overall the story is well done. Really didn't like her brother though, and felt he was weak. Minor though, and would give this a 4.5 and highly recommend this book.

I received an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review

A slow burn at first but built up to be pretty, uh, spicy 3.5 rounded up