A story of love and a beautiful one at that. Ramsay and Cecelia are attracted to each other from the beginning but don't act on it. Both of them had a troubled and painful past but have come out of it. Ramsay mother left him for a wealthy duke n his father was also negligent towards him. He is a proud Scot who overcomes all obstacles n rises in life and society. His initial opinion about Cecelia is rather bad and mean after he comes to know that she is the scarlet lady.
Cecelia is a force of nature. The bond between all the three red rogues is heart warming. I liked the way she accepted phoebe. Her bond with the French man is also so sweet and tender. Ramsay acts like a mcp few times n redeems himself in the end.

The chemistry between them is sizzling. Looking forward to read Francesca 's story.

Cecilia lives for indulgence. Chocolates, wine, and the new gaming club she just inherited. Ramsey, the Vicar of Vice denies himself any indugences and basically lives a steadfast, boring, life. The only thing recently to stir any emotions in the Scot is Cecilia, our heroine. When Ramsey discovers she is the owner of the gaming establishment he blames for some pretty nefarious happens, he does his best to keep his feelings intact. However, as these two are forced to work together, feelings cant be contained. I enjoyed the book. Kerrigan Byrne is one of my favorite authors. Ramses was tad stoic for me but by the end, he really grew on me. This is the second in the Devil you know series. I cant wait for the third book because we get a pretty good idea who her hero is going to be and I cant wait to see this story play out and get the last HEA for the Red Rogues!

Another excellent romance novel by Kerrigan Byrne! I love that Byrne’s characters are so uniquely flawed which helps define them as a person. In this novel, I felt that both Ramsey and Cecelia’s difficult upbringing is propelled their relationship with one another. The connection was fantastic from the very beginning, and of course their hot, steamy romance was magnificently written. I look forward to reading the next novel from Kerrigan Byrne!

First, Kerrigan Byrne is a magnificant author. I've loved all her books so far and that is saying something.
This particular story wasn't my favorite. I loved both characters but something was missing and I was never completely charmed as I usualy am vith her novels.
This is a must read author for fans of true historical romances. If you're into "rom-com in costume" this is not a book (or an author) for you.

“She was adept at keeping secrets, wasn’t she?” All Scot and Bothered by Kerrigan Byrne

3.5 stars! Haven’t read this author in a long time, so I when I saw this book on NetGalley, I took a chance on getting an arc. And I was pleasantly surprised when I was granted it.

This is the second book in the series. It can stand alone but some characters there have their own stories that would mage your appreciate this one more.

Cecilia is a wealthy but untitled woman. Ramsay is the Lord Chief Justice. And they clash when Cecilia inherits a gaming hall that Ramsey has been trying to shut down. Secrets abound everywhere!

Cecilia is sweet and kind (with a backbone) while Ramsey is inflexible and judgmental. I wanted to knock Ramsey in the head so many times in this book. His rigidity was bordering on crazy already. But of course, they do sort themselves (rather, himself) in the end.

Hmm. I think I enjoyed the first book more though. But this is a close second.

Thank you @stmartinspress for the arc of this book. And thank you NetGalley too!

Loved it. Loved the characters, loved romance, loved the the additions to overarching series storyline.

Both Cecelia & Ramsay’s stories were hard & sad and they were both left broken in different ways. Typical of Kerrigan Byrne, there were some i’s & t’s left undotted or crossed, but, you know what? It doesn’t matter. These characters sparkle with that something Kerrigan instills them with - an inner richness? joy? - even if it’s not necessarily explained. Pair that with a sometimes over the top plot, and you have a terrifically engaging read. Like read until the wee hours of the morning type read.

The best part of it all for me was watching Cecelia & Ramsay’s pieces fit into each other (no not *that* way, though *that* way was scorching). It wasn’t all about Cecilia becoming what Ramsay needed, but so much more of him learning to trust her & allowing her to be herself, which is just the thing he needed to become more of himself. It was willfully feminist and utterly romantic in the end.

And finally, all I can say is that I can’t wait for Francesca’s story now. We got some hints & they look delicious.

*I’m writing this review of an ARC copy I received from Net Galley (Thanks, NG!). As always, my thoughts are my own & as honest as I can be.

I wholeheartedly recommend this book!! ALL SCOT AND BOTHERED is **a must read** for any reader who loves a tortured alpha male hero who thinks he is undeserving of love especially from a beautiful smart heroine. I smiled, laughed and cried throughout this whole read. In true Kerrigan Byrne fashion, there is plenty of heartache and healing, and all kinds of angst mixed in.

What really made this book stand out for me, however, was the heroine. She's a fighter who is not only physically beautiful, but she is sweet and kind (even when the world has never been kind to her). She's not a woman with a stereotypical body type. Rather she's real - soft, curvy, and super smart! And Cassius, our hero, falls for the entire package! Together, Cecilia and Ramsay sizzle!!! Their story to HEA was not easy by any stretch. It was filled with bumps, twists and turns. There are moments when they both banter and argue, but then become vulnerable, exposing their feelings while falling in love with each other.

My one and only criticism, however, is the ending. It felt very abrupt and a bit rushed and I would have liked a little bit more to the resolution.
Overall, Kerrigan Byrne did an amazing job with this book. I cannot wait to see who the author plans to pair up with the last Red Rogue.

I received an advance reader copy from Netgalley for my honest review.

All Scot and Bothered by Kerrigan Byrne WONDERFUL book ( I received this book through NetGalley)
England's Chief Justice is an overly principled Scot who meets his match in the owner of a famous gambling, and according to the hero, prostitution house.
I stayed up all night to finish reading this book. Once I began reading I never put it down !!.
I'm totally convinced that Ms. Byrne is one of the most gifted authors of the romance genre. I had read and immensely enjoyed her work previously and was interested in seeing how she is developing as a writer.
To say I was pleasantly surprised by this work is beyond an understatement. It was absolutely fantastic!!
As a retired librarian who has read extensively of contemporary, futuristic but primarily historical romance, I can't express just how talented this author is.
If you haven't discovered Ms. Byrne yet, I encourage you to read her work.
If you have, keep reading. You won't be disappointed.

Loved it- every bit of it! Wished that it was a bit longer. Kerrigan Byrne just has a way with words that makes you fall in love with the story and characters from the start and then she takes you on this adventure that leaves you wanting more.
You want to love and hate Lord Ramsay and you cant help but love Cecelia
Minor issues- Phoebe's manner of talking is way too sophisticated for a non-educated 7 year old. Cecelia is supposed to a bookworm, smart, and shy- so where the hell did she learn to be so bold when it came to pleasuring a man? Books cant teach you all that and I would still think she'd be shy and almost embarrassed her first time. The other Red Rouges are pretty much MIA for most of the story which being as close as Cecelia is to them didnt sit that she'd just pop off to Scotland to hide, moreover that she wouldn't discuss some things with them first before making a life altering decision. Lots of dialogue for the better half of the book and wraps up almost too fast. Loads of swearing and rude words (I didnt mind it but others might be put off by it)
Overall an adventure that I recommend.
I received an advanced e-book copy in exchanged for a review

All Scot & Bothered
It really doesn't get better than this! Kerrigan Byrne has done it again. Her storytelling ability far surpasses any and all expectations. She proves it once again with the tale of Cecelia and Ramsay. The emotion, the angst, the hope, the dread, the love, it's all here and more. Cecilia Teague, plump, wears glasses, honorable and loves chocolate truffles is so easy to relate to and is adorable. Lord Ramsay, all I can say is complex and swoonworthy. I enjoyed every moment reading this book. The only bad part is that I finished it. I am looking forward to Frank’s story!

This is a 5 star MUST read.

Cecilia was raised by a vicar who punished her for being a woman. When she is rescued from his home, she learns it is okay to live a life of indulgence. Ramsay is the Chief Justice and has accomplished all he has by not indulging in any pleasures. The one woman who tempts him? Cecilia. Ramsay is working a case, trying to discover what is happening to young girls who are being kidnapped. The trail leads directly to the door of the gaming hell Cecilia just inherited from her aunt.

Cecilia is such a great character. She is empowered, brilliant, and refuses to conform to societal expectations. My favorite scene in the book has to be when Ramsay conducts a search of the gaming hell and property. She is in disguise and he has no idea she is the Scarlet Lady, now in charge of everything. She magnificently puts him in his place!

Ramsay is a broken hero, who doesn’t realize he is broken. While I enjoyed this book, I wish Ramsay could have overcome his perspectives earlier. He has very similar views to the vicar who raised Cecilia in believing women use their sex against men and I was incredibly frustrated that Cecilia was continuously judged for the “sins” of others. Granted, we learn a lot about his life experience that makes you understand his jaded view of the world. He does come around to realize he is wrong, I just wish it would have happened earlier. Overall, I enjoyed this book. I feel like it is classic Kerrigan Byrne, full of emotions, dark history, and mystery.

I'll start this review saying I loved ALL SCOT AND BOTHERED, so if all the things I have to say sound as a love letter to you, it's probably because IT IS A LOVE LETTER.

This is an enemies-to-lovers, action packed, historical romance, and despite the fact the characters were introduced in the previous book of the series, little was showed about Ceceilia and Lord Ramsay back then.

The beginning of the story is focused on little Ceceilia Teague and the complicated relationship with her father. With those scenes we get a glimpse of her past, of the things that marked her as a young woman and, in certain way, defined what she is years later. That dramatic and sad feeling persist through the book, but it mix with hope, humor, sass and the resilience of an indulgent Ceceilia who's now an adult.

Lord Ramsay is portrayed as a extremely serious and ruthless man, but early in the story you can see not everything is as it seems with him. He has secrets, deep dark and forbidden desires. And some of those desires are awaken by Ceceilia Teague. He thinks that she's dangerous for him and try to keep her at arm's length, but destiny will have the last word in that matter.

The story moved pretty fast once the characters were properly introduced, there was a lot of action, emotional moments and a dangerous conspirancy menacing our main characters until the very end of the book. I found myself glued to my reading device, unable to put it down. I enjoyed the story and loved the characters. Now I want more of my beloved Red Rogues. Can't wait for the next installment in this series.

I truly love his authors books. I always know I’m in for a great read when I get one of their new books and this one didn’t let me down the characters where amazing well written and believable and the storyline was captivating and engaging you couldn’t put it down. If you enjoy historical fiction and Scottish themes you’ll enjoy this book. I can’t wait to read the next book by this author

You had me at the nickname "Vicar of Vice" for Lord Chief Justice of the High Court, Cassius Gerard Ramsay. He is trying to stop sin on the streets of London. He is straightlaced and doesn't believe in anything that gives pleasure - at least the last eight years anyway. Except for the woman, he is reluctantly pining for who is his best friend's wife's good friend.

On the day that Cecelia Teague inherits a gaming hell from an Aunt, she never met and became known "Scarlet Lady" the proprietor. The establishment is raided and accused of selling women against their will to men in London. She denies everything because she doesn't know anything. She is also in disguise as the Scarlet Lady, and she lies her way through a meeting she doesn't understand. The man who is loaded this over her is none other than the Vicar of Sin, Cheif Lord Justice Ramsey.

He doesn't realize that the woman in the disguised is the person that he has been dreaming about for the last few months since he saw her, is now the owner. He yells and threatens to kill her. She is confused with the man that she is unnerved by and the version of the man doing his job because they are different. After a kiss and a bombing of the gaming hell, the truth comes out that she is the owner and the woman he wants and protects. But he is conflicted because what he wants goes publically against everything he believes.

To protect her and others, he takes them to his childhood home in Scotland. Passions flare-up, truths are discovered, and the danger follows.

I read it in one sitting, I finished it, and the sun was rising. It happens.

Tropes: Enemies/Friends-to-Lovers, Mystery subplot

TW: This is talk of women sold against their will, but nothing happens on screen and it more conversation, plot moving than anything.

I received an ARC from Netgalley and St. Martins for an honest review.

Chief Justice, Cassius Ramsay, is determined to uncover what’s really going on at London’s gaming hell. Known for his cold, calculating, and unforgiving calls for justice, he barrels his way into Cecelia’s content world.

Cecelia Teague, is the brilliant mathematician of the secret trio of friends, the Red Rogues. Her difficult childhood was interrupted by a mysterious benefactor that provided her a prestigious boarding school and university education. Just as she’s making her way into London society, she inherits a gaming hell.

Her interest in Lord Ramsay’s attentions, turn sour when his assumptions about her are way off the mark. Can the stubborn Scot change his ways and win Cecelia’s affections?

Plenty of emotion and mystery weaved into this regency novel.

All Scot and Bothered is the second book in Kerrigan Byrne’s the Devil You Know trilogy. I read and really enjoyed book 1, How to Love a Duke in Ten Days, and while not entirely necessary, I recommend you read it first for pure enjoyment. The writing is superb.

All Scot and Bothered by Kerrigan Byrne, published by St. Martin's Press, is book two in her Devil You Know Series. Every book is about another couple and can be reada s a stand-alone. Anyway, for best reading experience I recommend to read the books in order.
The story is set in Scotland in the 1800s.
Cecilia is a young girl, prodigy, but shunned by her family and the village people. At age 13 she gets an opportunity to widen her horizon, living an new life - and she grabs it with both hands.
Fast forward, years later she catches the eye of Cassius Ramsay, Lord Chief Justice of the High Court. The 39 year old Lord has nothing to not fall for her. He's smitten with her.
ASAB is a beautiful story full of twists and unexpected turns, a story beautifully written and thought out with characters I connected easily with.
A great read, 4,5 stars.

All Scot and Bothered is the second book in the series and I really enjoyed it. The Hero Ramsey has a tortured past which makes him extremely judgmental. This helps in his job but not his personal life. Cecelia also has lived through many horrors but she has a big heart and sees only the good and possibility in people. The couple is forced together to solve a crime and sparks fly. At first I didn’t like Ramsey. He seems to preachy but Ms. Byrne is a masterful storyteller and the way she explains his story and shows his growth making him good enough for Cecelia was really beautiful. I recommend this book!

I was all Scot and Bothered after finishing this book! What a delight to read. The storyline was so good and kept me entertained right to the end.. I had to stay up to see what happened next. Cass and Cecelia are a perfectly matched pair as it turns out, although both cannot believe that they could ever stand to be in the same room together. A mystery, murder and a bomb are all catalysts in the unleashing of their pent up desires. Two thumbs up!

Oh man I really enjoyed this book as I read it in about a day. I totally bet the next book is going to be about Chandler and Francesca. I just know it.

I absolutely love that Ms. Byrne created a heroine like Cecilia!! She’s plump, smart, witty, wears glasses, and this girl loves chocolate and wine! She’s probably my most favorite character ever!

Then there is a BIG burley Scot who’s as straight laced as they come. He’s also extremely vulnerable and closed off. He needs someone who he can related to, who is kind and can teach him to trust and to really love. And did I say he was BIG and Scottish!!! What curvy girl doesn’t want to be picked up by a big sexy Scot like she’s as light as a feather?

I love the undertone of the role of women in society. Especially in the 1800s women were to be married, have babies and supporter their husbands. The casts of society determine your success and if you’re not of a certain breed you’re undeserving. Cecilia shatters this whole notion. She is who she is and she is unapologetic. Thank you for letting Cecilia give women a voice!

This is the second book in The Devil You Know series. It’s a perfect enemies to lovers historical romance that you will read in one day. Can’t wait to see the next edition of the Red Rogue group get her book! Ready for Frank’s story!!

This book was an ARC read for NetGalley.