I really like Laura Trentham as a author, her dialogue is witty and charming and her storylines are enticing and done very well… except for this one. It kills me to have to give a negative review but I really did not feel it with this book. The chemistry was off, Claire and Holt are having a fling and beyond the immediate now, I didn’t feel as if there was a future for these two. While that’s fine in and of itself, and maybe this is all that Trentham wanted for these two, I didn’t feel like I had read a rom-com romance, or even a romance in general when I finished the book. I felt let down because I really genuinely like the previous two Highlander books from Trentham, but this one didn’t make it for me. It didn’t give me the warm fuzzies that the other two did.
Claire comes off as a spoiled brat in my opinion and Holt is a good old, down to earth, hard working boy next door. I didn’t feel their chemistry together at all. I wanted more for a character such as Holt, and Claire isn’t it.
The storyline is ok, not great, a lot of back and forth useless chatter. Although Anna and Iain make appearances which was nice to see, nothing is said about Izzy and Alasdair. And given what Anna finds out, I’m sure she would have called Izzy first.
Something thing that bothered me was the fact that Claire was from Glasgow yet is referred to as a Highlander which she would not be.
A Highlander Is Coming To Town is a simple story, easy to read, you do not need to have read the previous books before to enjoy. I would recommend if you are a fan of Laura Trentham or like quick, fling type romances.
Thank you to the publisher and author for an advanced copy in exchange for my review.

Cute story. I love that she gives up everything she was told to want for a life of her own and a love.

What a great happy read, full of characters to fall in love with.... I couldn’t put it down because I wanted to know if Claire was gonna fall for Holt and tell him her little secret...

I loved...LOVED...the first two books in this series. They both got a 5 star review from me. This book fell decidedly flat. There is the same great small town and the same great side characters. What was lacking for me was the two leads and their story.

The female lead, Claire, comes off as spoiled and mildly bitchy. She snaps at everyone around her for no reason. Yes, she softens as the book progresses, but not enough to really endear herself to the reader. The male lead, Holt, is similarly a bit spoiled. He grew up with loving parents, a built in community, and inherited his father's successful farm. Yet, he still gripes about his life. It's annoying, but is slightly tempered by his extreme kindness.

The writing in this book feels stripped down. Like I am suddenly reading an Earnest Hemingway novel with very little descriptive paragraphs and heavy bursts of dialog, even during highly emotional scenes. I found myself internally begging the author to slow down and take her time. Even the steamy scenes felt rushed and not very descriptive. This in and of itself wouldn't be a big deal, but they are starkly different than the tone of the other two books in this series.

This isn't a bad book, it just seems vastly different than the other books in this series in terms of tone, characters, and descriptiveness. I was disappointed, but will definitely stick with this series in the future and hope for a return to the prior greatness in the future.

I received and ARC of this title from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

I'm sad to see this series come to an end. I've loved visiting Highland, Georgia and getting to know some Scots in the South.
A Highlander is Coming to Town is (finally) Holt Pierson's story. We met Holt in Trentham's previous two Highlander stories. Holt has made his peace with staying in Highland to run the family farm. Claire Smythe is on the run from something and takes refuge in Highland after the summer games. She's taken a job as a caregiver for Holt's neighbor and is spending the time trying to figure out what to do after her upcoming birthday. Because she has a big secret she can't share with anyone. Although she's clear upfront that she'll soon be returning to Scotland right after Christmas.
Inevitably, the sparks between Holt and Claire combust. And as all secrets must, Claire's come to light. And Claire and Holt's simple fling is anything but.
I enjoy these books for their simplicity, their taste of Scotland, their humor. Sometimes I need an escape and these books supply that exactly.
A Highlander is Coming to Town is a Christmas story, complete with a winter storm, hot chocolate, and a heartwarming ending. The perfect holiday read.
I highly recommend it!
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I received an advance e-copy of this book via NetGalley, but it did not induce me to leave a review, complimentary or not.

Great story about people, who have to make choices. Holt is supposed to run his family farm, doesn't matter if he wants it or not. Claire, run away from her responsibility, on her 25th birthday, which is coming, she'll inherit shares of her family company. Will both of them make their decision and how they affect them.
Did enjoy this book.

I have voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this title given to me via NetGalley. Wow what can I say about this title it was just an awesome read. This book was just something so wonderfully different I’ve never quite read anything like this. You should read to find out you won’t be disappointed. I’m definitely going to read more by this author.

A Highlander is Coming to Town (Highland, Georgia #3) by Laura Trentham I love Highland, Georgia and would loved to live there or at least visit. I hated to put this down to eat or sleep.... I love all the people of Highland and all the feels in this book, tears, fears, hard decisions, laughter, steam, and of course a very HEA.

I have been a fan of Ms. Trentham since her first book.

Claire has secrets and is trying to live her life peacefully, if she is recognized or if someone were to find out who she was, her life would change, again. She is a caretaker for an elderly woman from town.

In walks Holt, ironically the elderly woman is not happy Claire has met him.

Claire knows she can't stay in town, but what will win; love or money?

Claire is an unwilling heir to the Scottish Glennallen whiskey empire. She escaped her families expectations by becoming the lead singer of a Scottish rock band. Her parents agreed to her temporary escape, as long as she agreed to return to Scotland when she turns 25 and inherits her fortune. After tiring of touring with the band, she decides to stay in Highland, GA to hide out until her 25th birthday.

Holt takes over the family farm in Highland, GA after his father semi-retires. He always planned to take over the family farm, but realizes that he is lonely. However, things begin to change for him after he meets Claire. However, Claire tells him that her time in Highland is limited. Despite, Claire’s promises to her family, she falls in love with Holt. Will she fight back against her powerful family and choose love with Holt instead?

This is the third book in a series, but it works as a stand-alone novel. I prefer to grow with these sorts of series, so I'll likely check out the first two at some point.

Clair has a challenge many of us would like to face - a sexy man and grappling with taking a large family inheritance.

Since I read these books to escape, I was there for the steamy romance. It is a fun and flirty read.

Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.

This is the first I've read in Laura Trentham's A Highland, Georgia Novel series. Right off I felt as if the title was misleading, as I kept looking for someone to come to the town. Claire was already there, and had been long enough to find a job with Mrs. Meadows as a her caretaker. Claire's impending life decisions were weighty, but the angst was a little overplayed for me. Holt was an extremely likable character. I am not a fan of the 'steamy' as I feel it detracts from the love story. I wasn't seeing how it could turn out positively, but the resolution was heartwarming. I will look for the other books in the series.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

Claire is hiding out in Highland, Georgia to avoid --I mean, think on-- her impending 25th birthday and the fact that she comes into her inheritance: shares in the family whiskey business that ask her to take a role in the business end of the business. Her uncertainty stems from the fact that she has always felt like the black sheep of her family and that she's never felt like she has belonged in her family. So, she spends the last months of 24 being a live-in caregiver to Ms. Meadows, who lives on a farm outside of town. Holt is Ms. Meadows's neighbor with sexy legs and southern hospitality in spades. When Claire finds herself in need of some help, Holt is there, over and over and over again without pushing the tall and very solid walls Claire has built around herself. Over time, Holt starts to tear down those walls. And then sex crumbles them. With Holt's gentleness, Claire finds her confidence and understanding to do what /she/ wants to do-- damn her family and their expectations.

My issues with this story are small in nature and personal in preference:
- The title: "A Highlander Is Coming to Town" indicates that someone is arriving. Claire is already there. She's already /been/ there since the festival ended, and now it's nearing Christmas. That's, like, several months.
- I really can't identify with --and thus don't enjoy-- protagonists who are running from responsibility. They, in my "old soul" opinion, are immature. So, yes, there is a lot of growth that Claire experiences in the story, but I never sympathized with her plight of what do with her inheritance.
- The inheritance is a bit of a plot hold, imo. Claire could have claimed her shares and then sold them to Lachlan, her parents, Dennison, or an outside person. Her situation was not black-and-white like the way she treats it. This just further demonstrates her immaturity. *insert eye roll emoji*

Overall, the tension between Holt and Claire is why you should read this third book in the series. Or skip it if you want more plot that sexy times.

On the chaste to steamy scale, it's about a 5.

So I was able to secure a review copy for an honest review of A Highlander is Coming to Town by Laura Trentham. Without further ado:
I absolutely loved this book! I'm happy at how the series is progressing and I feel like I've been waiting forever and a day for this book. So enjoyed both of the previous two books, wasn't sure, I was going to like this book as much seeing the preview in the second book and this book's description. However, Trentham has done it again and with the book being such a good time I stayed up all night reading the book. I remember meeting Holt in the first book, A Highlander Walks into a Bar, and knowing I wanted him to star in his own book, so so happy with that story. Can't say enough of how such a great book it is. I would happily recommend this entire series to anyone. The Highland, Georgia series has all the feels and so cute to boot. The characters interact so well and gotta love a happy ending. Also, would recommend reading the stories in order since each book builds on the other with old and new characters coming in for their own scenes.

This is my first venture into the Highlander world, and wow, what I have been missing. Small town charm, quirky/layered characters, and multilayered storylines. The pacing is smooth, the relationships genuine, and the touch of Scots extra fun. Well enjoyed.

Welcome back to highland Georgia. Holt Pierson has lived here his whole live. Things a changing. His friends are finding their significant others. Day in and day out. He is in a rut but doesn't know how to change things. Claire was a singer in the band the Scudders. She decided to leave the band but was stuck in Highland. The Preacher had a job for her. Little did she know that taking care of Ms. Meadows was going to be life changing. The interactions between Holt, Claire and Ms. Meadows will have you laughing. The chemistry between Holt and Claire is just right. The epilogue is just perfect.

This is the first book I’ve read by Trentham. It’s the third in a series, but can be read as a stand alone.

Holt Pierson isn’t looking forward to Christmas without his parents, who took off for Florida and left him running the family farm. Claire Smythe, who used to be the lead singer from a Scottish band, is hiding out in Highland, Georgia while she decides what to do about her upcoming birthday. Because she is turning 25, her inheritance is staring her in the face. She’s been estranged from her parents for years. While hiding out in Highland, working for an older lady who needs help around the house; she meets Holt.

Now she’s not sure what she wants. She’s falling for Holt, but realizes she will have to leave town, so she doesn’t want to get involved.

Do she and Holt find a way to make a relationship work? Will Claire stand up to her parents and reject her inheritance?

I found the book to be quite enjoyable, and I’d like to go back and read the first two books in the series.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing the ARC. This is my honest review.

I loved this story. I could identify with wanting a break from family problems and always feeling your parents love is conditional - based on whether you do what they want or suffer their wrath.

Clair ran away from home after High school in Scotland from her problems and the duty she feels trapped in to because of birth. She wants to find herself and escape the demands her parents and cousin put on her about the family's whiskey business. She was touring America with a local Scottish band for awhile until she became bored with it.. She find herself penniless and working in a small time in America as a companion for an older woman - doing simple cooking, cleaning and basic care for.

Clair soon realizes she has a whole town who care about her, even without letting them know she is a heiress to the biggest Scotch Whiskey company in Scotland. Clair had always felt people only card about her because of her family's money and fame. What she learns is that people care about each other and .don't always care if someone is rich - they look at the person as a whole / the good deeds / love they show towards others.

Clair in the finds a means to connect with her parents and extended family without being their puppet. She also finds the love of her life.

This was an easy enjoyable story. It had a good story, and perfect amount of romance. It’s a perfect book to read just before Christmas. It will certainly put you the holiday mood.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the early copy

4 Stars!! Great book! This is the 3rd book in the ‘Highland, Georgia’ series. I read book 1 but missed book 2! This can definitely be read as a standalone! I really enjoyed Clare and Holts story! It’s always nice to get away by reading a good book! (Especially when you are in lockdown thanks to a certain virus!) The people in Highland, GA are so nice, it makes me want to visit Georgia! I loved Ms.Meadows!! She has a sad story too! I’d like to know more about Clare’s cousin Lachlan, maybe next book??!! I definitely recommend this book! It’s really cute and Holt is such a sweet guy!
*I received this book at no charge from the publisher and I voluntarily left a review.*