SCOTTISH HIGHLAND MYSTICISM + ROMANCE. Thats all you need to know. This is not-your-mother's scottish love story...its better. It's a contemporary rom com set in the haunted highlands with all the amenities of modern day *spice.* If I didn't already have a literary obsession with Scotland, I do now because why else would I have ten browsers open about booking a flight to Inverness to find a cursed clan castle?

This is how you do enemies-to-lovers, folks. He's a logic based, straight shooting, no nonsense English archaeologist who doesn't believe in anything you can't prove with good ole science and facts. She's the granddaughter of a curse breaker, which is exactly what it sounds like: she comes from a line of women who can sense, smell, feel, and fix cursed places and things. Throw them inside a 300 year old haunted Scottish Castle together and sit back with a glass of glenfiddich scotch and watch as (spicy) chaos ensues. He's trying to make sure the castle doesn't have any ancient Gaelic artifacts that need collected. She's (literally) sniffing around trying to figure out why the castle seems to have a mind of its own. It's so fun and chaotic watching her unstoppable force meet his immovable object, ESPECIALLY when they figure out what the secret to achieving both of their goals might require...wink wink WINK WINK.

The writing is super clever and interesting in its description of the art of professional curse-breaking. Rosie Danan weaves the romantic history of the castle with Clark and Riley's love story in a way that makes you forget this is simply a fictional rom com. Also, as an obsessive Outlander fan I loved feeling like I was back in the clan days reading about mystical standing stones, the fae folk, clan battles, and people with red hair speaking gaelic. I'm a simple woman okay? Anything that reminds me even slightly of Jamie Fraser will pull me in. And this book, while not similar in any other way besides the setting, gives you the best highlander vibes.

Such a well done rom com. Would i have loved this even more if it were in first person POV? Probably. But the dual third person works okay. Here's to hoping the ending sets up another book about a certain couple that I definitely want to read about. Such a fun read!

This book just didn't work. The two main characters (especially the man) were just rude to each other and it was hard to find any chemistry between them. This story presents itself as enemies to lovers but really it is instalove between two very mean people. The plot was also very basic and it's attempts at having themes about healing and family relationships fell flat.

This was such a fun and unique read. I love the aspect of it being kinda paranormal but also historic! PLUS the romance never hurts. Grumpy sunshine is my favorite go to troupe, and this was just chiefs kiss amazing! I highly recommend adding this book to your fall TBR!

Thank you NetGalley for the early access copy!

This was a really cute romance! The characters felt real and rounded pretty quickly, which I can often struggle to find in romance reads. I loved the dual POV, and each character's motivations felt genuine and consistent. The setting was set up well, but I would've loved to see the castle play an even bigger role in the story. Same for the curse, but maybe not because it really does pull you back and forth between the "is it real or not" dynamic with the two main characters. Overall a very cute read.

Do Your Worst is a little bit of a departure from what I’m used to for Rosie Danan, but I still enjoyed it. Danan’s matter-of-factness about people’s sexualities remain as we delve into a little supernatural business.
Riley and Clark have good chemistry and the spicy scenes are spicy! I loved the overall messages of having faith in yourself and giving yourself as many chances as you need to redeem yourself. Really enjoyed this one.

Rosie Danan is one of my new favorite contemporary romance authors and I adored her Shameless duology. I gobbled up those love stories and I was ravenous for more. I had to patiently wait two years for her next release. Do Your Worst was completely different from her previous books. This new novel featured paranormal elements and the couple acted like prickly pears. I was rather surprised by the aggressive attitude, but that jalapeno chemistry was thankfully still present. Perhaps because I've read enough romance novels to fill an ocean, but I don't perceive childish bickering as a sign of attraction. You're adults, just admit you're both interested and move forward. The Enemies to Lovers trope has unfortunately devolved to couples flinging schoolyard insults and I'm tired of seeing it utilized in such an immature way.

While I was less than impressed with the couple's initial dynamic in Do Your Worst, I will give major props to originality. The book features an American heroine who travels to Scotland to break the curse on a haunted castle. I hadn't seen that plotline before and it was a departure from the author's fully contemporary novels of the past. The couple immediately hit things off in the pub where they met, but things went sour when the staunch hero realized the heroine was a curse breaker. The majority of the book was a volley of mean barbs and I wasn't having fun anymore. There was no shortage of spice and Rosie Danan constantly delivers in that regard like she's part habanero. I fully pictured Riley as Tiffany Valentine from Bride of Chucky because they were both curvaceous blondes heavily interested in the occult. It's easy to see why Clark fell so fast over a bombshell like that.

Do Your Worst wasn't fully what I was expecting after two years of patiently waiting for a Rosie Danan release, but I'm glad I got one regardless. I commend the author for trying something different. It didn't fully pay off for me personally, but I know it'll be a hit with others. I'm just hoping I don't have to wait another two years for the next Rosie Danan novel. I'm begging you to be a little more expedient, as long as you don't Do Your Worst.

Loved this title. Had a hard time putting it down. The enemies to lovers trope is good for a reason! The quirkiness of both characters and the cat! How can you go wrong with a moody cat? Enjoyed how the story and would 10 out of 10 take a bath in that tub any day!

This was a great book, I enjoyed it alot and all of her books just do not disappoint thanks for letting me read this

4 1/2 stars!

This is the paranormal, historical, set-in-Scotland, hate-sex-having romance novel you didn’t know you needed. Curse-breaker Riley butts heads with academic archaeologist Clark Scotland over, well, EVERYTHING. Their first meeting at a pub is all chemistry and sweetness, but when Riley overhears Clark dissing her profession the next morning when she shows up on location to start her job, and discovers the hottie from last night is the one insulting her, and the dude the the historical association sent to do some due diligence excavation.

While I do occasionally branch out and read witchy/occult romance, curse-breaking is a new profession for me to see featured in romance (Give a listen to Somewhere In Between episode of Book Riot’s When in Romance podcast for a great discussion of occupations they’d like to see in romance novels –oy vey, so many bakeries and bookshops!). Do Your Worst features amazing, researched, and believable details about curse-breaking, and I loved the concept of the curse having a life of it’s own. Riley totally employs the scientific method in her work. In addition to the romance, family relationships are complicated and resolutions attempted, demonstrating true, realistic character growth.

Things to love about Rosie Danan’s superb writing: feisty, unapologetic heroines; broadly-defined sex; pop culture references; boundary-setting; love for Philadelphia, PA; snarky humor and great banter; addressing vulnerabilities; all the gory details; a 10-page description of the MMC jerking off while thinking about the FMC…

I don’t want to give too much away, so will leave you with this: if you love Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Season 2 Episode 19 “I Only Have Eyes for You” was in fact directly referenced) or Outlander (book or show) for their particular winning blend of occult, history, methodical and detailed science, and herbalism/magic, this is a great novel for you to pick up. It hard a bit of slow start for me, and I ended up devouring it over two days.

I received a free advance reader’s review copy of #DoYourWorst from #NetGalley.

An okay plot, characters I can't work up any emotion for (positive or negative), somewhat stilted dialogue, and randomly placed in-depth sex scenes made this a serious meh for me.

This is a fast, fun romp through the Scottish highlands. Searching for curses has never been so fun!

I didn't like this one as much as Rosie Danan's other books but I still thought it was a sweet story and the hints of magic allowed for some fun tropes.

Rosie Danan has produced a STUNNER of a novel with Do Your Worst. It harnesses the whimsy of fabulism packed in with some incredible emotional depth and glazed with an incredible layer of horniness. Absolutely the most incredible concoction of romantic literature I have read this year. Riley and Clark have this delectable enemies to lovers tension that turns a little meta with how the curse plays into their love story. I loved the little town, the detailing of the curse system and how some really intricate logic and lore was tied into it. Just a spectacular piece of work honestly.

Thank you to NetGalley, Berkley & Rosie Danan for providing this e-ARC!!

I enjoyed this book! Set in Scotland, an American and an Englishman, sexy MCs, supernatural elements, and a solid dose of humor- it truly had many of the plot ingredients I love reading.

Personally, I did find our FMC to be a bit annoying and childish in the beginning, but she grew on me over the course of the novel. And there was an odd bit about ‘remembering’ new details of a painting she saw when she was a child and relating it to her first impressions of the MMC that didn’t quite land.

BUT overall, total 3.5 star read. We’ll buy a copy for our library. I think our college students will enjoy it and it will do well in our bestseller/new books section.

I look forward to reading more from this author!

If it’s a Daman’s book then, I just know I’m going to love and enjoy it. The plot was very unique, the humour quirky and fun, the banter and the sexy times, entertaining. Overall, the vibes were immaculate!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS BOOK! I will instantly buy any supernatural romance Rosie Danan writes for the rest of time.

I feel like I smiled through this whole book, even the conflict. I’ve always loved enemies to loves, but now that I know enemies with benefits is superior!

I think anyone who loved the movie The Mummy (from the late 90s) would love this! A chaotic curse breaker and an uptight archaeologist forced to work together! And the ROMANCE! Oh yes, I’m going to be in my head about the deliciously spicy parts for quite some time.

I can’t think of anything I would change! I’ll need my own physical copy of this when is comes out!

Oh my goodness this book was cute cute cute! There wasn’t a lot of substance to it, but it was a cute and quick read!

A huge fan of Rosie's book the roommate so when I saw she wrote a paranormal romance I had to get my hands on it. Do Your Worst follows Riley, a curse-breaker, and Clark an archeologist. They are both hired to work on site of a Scottish Castle, but before than learn that theyll be colleagues they spend a night getting to know each other at a local pub where sparks fly! Clark believes that Riley's cursebreaking business is a farce and that she scams people for money so the two OBVIOUSLY bump heads.

Do Your Worst is a true enemies to lovers, paranormal, romantic comedy with spice. The characters are cute and quirky and more complex than I was expecting. This story is super cute and the spice is SPICY!

This charming romance novel sweeps you away to the Scottish highlands where immediately you are drawn in to the history and Magic of the world. Spicy, sweet and charming adventures ensue as you get to know the heroes who get to know themselves as you read. Cute and definitely a fun read!

Had so much fun reading this book! I really enjoyed both of the characters and found their backstories and motivations really compelling. The romance was superb, so steamy and cute and just a really good time. I truly adore Clark and Riley. The only thing I'll say negatively is that there were moments I think the emotional development between them could've been deeper or more detailed. It just felt a little rushed towards the end, in my opinion.