Okay but why am I Logan? 😅 Let me tell you the history culture and drinking habits of this city! That's my jam.
This book was cute and a fun read. I really didn't like Marc though. He felt too corporate and hallmark bad guy for me. Perhaps you should listen to your employee and maybe the customer you are working for. Just a thought.

I enjoyed this book so much! I love a good romcom, and this story was so cute. It was nice to have the depth of these characters. It wasn't just a surface level book, and that really helped develop the relationship between Addie and Logan. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a digital ARC of this book.

This read was a lot of fun! I love a good debut novel and this one was perfection. The Scotland setting was unimaginably excellent and the characters drew me in instantly.

I love the whole concept of characters meeting prior to when they’re supposed to and not realizing, leading to the priceless “you’re YOU?!” moment. Especially when there’s so much animosity between the actual identities, and chemistry between the “fake” ones. Addie and Logan did this so well and it was really enjoyable to watch them come to terms with their feelings and struggles.

I loved the dual POV and the slowburn aspect. Rivals to lovers is such a good trope and this one was done so well, for me. I also very much love a he falls first MMC, Logan was perfect.
The imagery in this book was beautiful and I loved the nods to Outlander because the book really did make me nostalgic for it.

This was an amazing debut novel and I can’t wait to see what Alexandra Kiley writes next!

Thank you to NetGalley, Harlequin Trade Publishing, and the author for this ARC.
Publication date 3/5/24

Rating: 4.5 stars
Spice: Open door

🍀 Rivals to lovers
🍀 Workplace
🍀 Slow burn
🍀 Grief+ Healing
🍀 Scotland 💚
🍀 Insta lust
🍀 Found Family
🍀 Third act breakup
🍀 Dual pov/ third person

This was such a beautiful journey! She's a travel consultant he's a Scotland tour guide, in a business that's been in the family for ages. Her ideas and views are NOT what he wants.

The vibes of this book 🤌🏼. I felt like I was right there with them and I really wish I was 🤣.

The banter, the prose, the family drama it just all pulled me in!

Thank you so much for this ARC

I thought the description of Edinburgh was fantastic. As someone who loves Edinburgh, I thought this novel, that a great job bringing the magic of the city to the pages. I did overall struggled to connect with the characters though, I wish they had a little bit more charisma.

Kilt Trip is exactly the kind of romance I was hoping for. I went into it expecting Scottish sights and culture, which are delivered in spades, but it also offers emotional depth and characters you want to see together.

Though I haven’t yet had the chance to visit Scotland, I do love to travel, and I’m consistently drawn to books that will whisk me away to amazing locations. Kilt Trip starts off in the lovely city of Edinburgh, but soon enough Addie joins Logan on a tour around the country, visiting famed castles, Highland cow farms, and, of course, Loch Ness. I enjoyed getting a sense for all the sights not to be missed in Scotland, from the major destinations Addie is pushing for to the hidden gems Logan specializes in. Speaking of Logan, he is a wealth of knowledge on Scottish history and culture throughout, great not only for his tourist customers, but also for us readers!

This book is a great workplace rivalry romance, too. Addie and Logan are forced to work together, even if he is particularly resistant to all of her ideas. They don’t get along in the office… but they do pretty much everywhere else. Their chemistry is believable, and I enjoyed seeing these two butt heads in the workplace while inching closer to connecting other body parts when, for example, touring the Scottish Highlands.

Beyond their professional differences, Addie and Logan also have some other complications to work out. First of all, Addie’s based in Boston and has made it her career to travel constantly. Logan is firmly attached to Scotland and the family business there. This is more than just a long-distance relationship they’re considering. On top of that, Addie is emotionally closed off due to her mother’s death and her father’s subsequent shutdown. Can Logan help her overcome those traumas and her lingering grief? Can she let him in enough to have a real shot at love with him?

Kilt Trip is absolutely delightful, balancing plenty of fun, Scottish tourism, and some emotional weight. It has a wonderful cast of characters, from Addie and Logan to the Sutherland family and co-workers. This seems to be the first in a series, because Alexandra Kiley’s second book, Scot and Bothered, is due next year! And it will be Logan’s brother Jack’s book! I cannot wait. Stay tuned for my review of that as soon as that’s available. In the meantime, Kilt Trip is a must-read if you love romance, Scotland, Highland cows, and secretly cinnamon roll heroes.

I was really excited to read this cute romantic story between an American travel consultant, Addie, and a Scottish tour guide, Logan, set against the gorgeous backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. While the romance was mostly sweet and I believe the author is talented, I had too many issues with the story to really love it.

I enjoyed the introduction of the two romantic leads, but as the chapters went on and Addie and Logan began to work together, I found myself growing bored as there was way too much talk about the business. I really did not care about the company or the tours they were planning, or the fate of the business at all. I also found myself not caring much about Addie’s backstory with her family trauma and roots to Scotland, even though I'm sure it's what the author intended. The best parts of the book were the flirty, playful scenes between the two leads. The author writes these very well. The supporting characters were also unimportant to me and I found myself forgetting who certain people were. I do think this book could be very appealing to those who have a special interest in Scotland, because the author does a lot to describe the beauty of the country and cultural sites. It's clear the author has a fondness for the country and did quite a bit of research, which I think is wonderful.

Overall, while I thought the book had promise, the romance fell a little flat for me because of so much focus on boring outside elements. It was not a bad book, but I felt a bit disappointed once I finished it.

Kilt Trip pulled me in with the title and then delivered a witty and charming love story set in the Scottish Highlands. I enjoyed the little virtual overseas vacay, and I was rooting for Addie and Logan the whole way!

Addie Macrae, a globetrotting travel consultant, finds herself on an unexpected adventure when she's sent to Scotland to revive a struggling family-run tour company. Her mission: to inject some modern flair into the business while navigating the rugged charms of its owner, Logan Sutherland. What ensues is a delightful clash of cultures and a battle of wits as Addie and Logan butt heads over their differing perspectives on tourism.

However, beneath the surface tensions lies a secret connection that binds Addie to Scotland's mystic landscapes—a handful of faded Polaroids of her late mother. In a heartwarming gesture, Logan creates a private tour retracing the steps of Addie's mother, allowing her to find closure while appreciating the country's hidden gems.

As they embark on this intimate journey, sparks fly between the unlikely pair, igniting a forbidden attraction that threatens to derail their professional objectives. Author Alexandra Kiley masterfully weaves together romance, humor, and a love letter to Scotland's untamed beauty, creating a reading experience that will leave you enchanted and yearning for your own Scottish adventure. I've been, and now I can't wait to go back!

With its endearing characters, witty banter, and rich descriptions, Kilt Trip is a must-read for anyone who loves a good romantic comedy with a twist of wanderlust (and some seriously sexy scenes).

We reviewed this book for our podcast and absolutely adored it. It's literally a love letter to Scotland; but not the big cities, but the places untouched by the modern world. The two main characters have an enemies to lovers story resulting from an adorable mistaken identity meet cute. While incredibly emotional, this book snuck up on both me and my co-host. I can say that this hit me right in the feels.

What we liked about the book:
- Logan. (Period. End of Sentence) - he's just great
- The Sutherland family and the welcoming nature of everyone in the town.
- The writing (it's absolutely gorgeous - and it's her first book!)
- The descriptions of the land.

What we didn't like as much:
- We just wanted to see a bit more resolution with her father. (Being vague because..SPOILERS)

Overall, this was a hit for us and we loved every minute of it. We will be waiting with bated breath for both Jack and Reid's books.

To hear more of our review, find us at: www.chicklitbookclubpodcast.com

This is a heartwarming contemporary romance. It’s Scott some tropes in that initially Addie and Logan don’t like each other that much. Addie is trying to help save Logan‘s tourist business in Scotland while he seems to resent several of her ideas because he feels she has it really explored the country. Then becomes a road trip aspect to the romance when Logan finds a picture of her mother and decides to take Addie to different places in Scotland that are found in the photo. I really did feel like I was taking a tour through Scotland through the book. I also thought the development of an Addy and Logan‘s relationship Was done at a pace that I both enjoyed and liked. It’s a fun book with likable characters.

“Does your heart feel like mine?”

This is the perfect book to read this March!! I loved every minute of this sweet story and read it cover to cover in less than a day! Think Leap Year with Amy Adams -- but a completely different story and all the same vibes! If you love a book with witty banter, delightful characters, and the perfect amount of spice then I highly recommend picking this one up!

The story starts with enemies to lovers but quickly evolves into a beautiful love story. Both Logan and Addie captured my heart in completely different ways. Logan is strong and deeply supportive. He is Addie’s rock while she is working through some profoundly difficult feelings. Addie is fun, smart and well traveled. She goes on adventures to get through life until she arrives at a place that her heart recognizes and finds a home with a man in a kilt.

This book was so good and the writing was flawless. I am anxiously awaiting more books by Alexandra Kiley and will automatically add them to my TBR!

God I’m so in love with this book! The romance was spectacular and the characters, I adored them so freakin much! If I could give this a million stars, I would.

Reading this book makes me want to go to Scotland even more than I already did. The setting and story itself was beautifully written and very atmospheric. This isn’t just a romance novel. It’s a story about grief and self discovery. I would also like to point out that the smut was very well done in this book and not overpowering at all.

If you love a good slow burn romance with a man who wears kilts then I highly recommend checking this beautiful book out!

Thank you so much to Canary Street Press and NetGalley for the e-arc!

4.5 stars! I ADORED this book and when it comes out on audio, I will be reading it again because I NEED to hear ALL the Scottish brogue. I’m sure that whatever I had going on in my head is not even close!
This is a sweet, slow burn romance set in the Scottish Highlands and you will be transported there! If you haven’t wanted to visit Scotland before, you definitely will after reading this (and not JUST because of the men in kilts) – the castles, the history, the Scottish coos!
The cover is what drew me in but I stayed for the banter, the characters, the sweet romance, the scenery and the hilarity in between. I was rooting for both of our MCs, Logan and Addie, and enjoyed following along as they fell in love against such a lush and beautiful landscape. The secondary characters were perfection: Logan’s family, their coworkers in Edinburgh and even some of the tour participants. You’ll crack up at Elyse’s attempts to use “American” phrases such as “gee whillikers”.
Though this is obviously a romance, other themes here include parental death and difficult familial relationships. Addie has been sent to Scotland to help a fledgling tour company (led by Logan). Her mother passed away years ago but Scotland held a special place in her heart. While Addie is there, Logan helps her find places that were special to her mother (she has several polaroids that give her clues). Addie is tasked with making the tour company more profitable but the tours are more than money-makers to Logan, his heart is in it, and he is very resistant to change. A conflict ensues as they fall in love but have different ideas in mind for the fate of the business. There is a little spice here, a few open-door scenes, but nothing too over the top.
Also, Logan calling Addie “lass” just did me in every time.
One of the best things I can say about this book is that it is now up there with some of my favorite rom-coms of all time (I’m looking at you Katherine Center and Abby Jimenez!).

I trudged my way through this book. Partially it might be my fault because 3rd person is probably my least favorite POV, but also it just seemed like nothing happened in this book. This took instalove to the highest level, and then after literally every other paragraph is "I hate him/her" and then "but he's/she's so hot omg." The prose was fine, maybe a little lacking, so overall just not great. I feel bad saying this because it's a debut, but also the author is literally a developmental editor so...make of that what you will lol?

Thank you Canary Street Press / Netgalley for the ARC!

Kilt Trip is Alexandra Kiley’s stand-alone opposites-attract romance set in Scotland.

Bostonian Addie Macrae is a successful travel consultant, jetting around the world with her suitcase, Frank. She has avoided traveling to Scotland until now, because she is still grief-stricken over the death of her beloved Scottish mother. Her boss and longtime friend assigns her to a struggling family-owned tour company in the Highlands. When she arrives without her suitcase in Edinburg, she books a tour under her mother’s name and has instant chemistry with her tour guide, Logan Sutherland.

Logan runs his family’s tour business while he waits for his father, Neil, to fully turn the reins over to him. Logan got the business in financial trouble by arranging a behind-the-scenes distillery tour that backfired. His brothers have found other careers, and he is adamant about sticking to Neil’s “experience” tours instead of visiting tourist traps. He is mad when he discovers that the beautiful blonde that he connected with is his father’s travel consultant. While everyone else in the office is helpful to her, he refuses to provide her with any information.

After a few weeks of office drama, Logan discovers Addie’s secret connection to Scotland: a handful of faded Polaroids of her late mother. He takes Addie to the places in the pictures to help her find closure and appreciate his business philosophy. Of course, the attraction between them increases, but Addie is bound to a contract and can’t have a romantic relationship with him. The reader hopes that they will find a way to stay together, but there’s some angst waiting for the happy ending.

While there was good chemistry between Addie and Logan, I had trouble relating to Addie. She was uber-professional, but she was emotionally stunted from her mom’s death 12 years prior and her father’s subsequent emotional abandonment. Her only friends were her two co-workers. On the other hand, Logan acted immaturely when he learned that Neil had hired Addie. While his resentment was understandable, he was wasting the business’ money by hindering Addie’s efforts. Kilt Trip is like a romance/travelogue/history of Scotland and makes me want to book a trip there!

I received an advance review copy (ARC) from NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

"It's not about how many places you've been but how they make you feel."

"Kilt Trip" was a romantic, scenic excursion across Scotland that I enjoyed. It did feel like it was more Logan's story than Addie and Logan's story; still good but somewhat unbalanced.

I really liked Addie's character and how good at her job as a travel consultant. You can see it in her interactions with the clients and employees she's working with. Her story-line was good if not a tad rushed. The conflict between Addie and her dad could have been explored more. His emotional neglect after her mom's death deeply affected Addie, so their practically non-existent relationship and conflict felt unresolved.

Logan's passion for sharing his country and culture with others was infectious. He's a natural storyteller and is very good at providing tourists with a worthwhile experience of and connection to Scotland. He's a family man and does whatever he can to take care of his family, especially after a past mistake he made cost his family's company greatly.

This enemies-to-lovers situation was hard to like at times. After finding out that Addie wasn't just a tourist but was hired by his father without his input, Logan became understandably upset/caught off guard but was immature in response, which was counterproductive toward the main goal: making the tour company profitable again.

Logan is adamant that nothing changes about the company and believes Addie will do away with everything that makes their particular tours special. He offers no help or solutions instead of working with Addie. I get where he's coming from but this was not the way to go. It seemed he wanted to have his cake and eat it too, assuming and unfairly expecting too much from Addie.

I liked that you get to really experience Scotland and all it has to offer alongside Addie, not just the well-known activities, places, and landmarks. The romance had a satisfying sweetness and heat. Logan was hit or miss but was still a swoon-worthy love interest sometimes. I also liked the personal tour Addie and Logan go on to find the places in the Polaroids of Addie's mom. "Kilt Trip" was a good story and kept my interest.

Thanks again Canary Street Press, HTP Books, and NetGalley for the e-arc to read in exchange for an honest review!

3.75 stars

I enjoyed the descriptions of the setting in this book, I felt like I got a little glimpse into traveling Scotland which was fun. I also liked the aspect of Addie trying to reconnect with her past through old pictures of her mom (although it felt like that plot point got pushed to the back burner until about 66% into the book). Logan was a very charming, kilt wearing, tour guide and I really enjoyed his character
Addie, on the other hand, felt very childish and immature to me. I felt like the way she treated people, especially Logan, was very unfair and her inability to communicate anything got very frustrating. Her actions towards the end of the book didn’t really make sense to me and I felt like she needed to put some more effort into dealing with her own issues before being in a relationship.

Overall a fun, Scottish themed book with lots of castles and found family. Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin for the ARC!!

Better than any travel advisory, Kilt Trip will not only guide you on a scenic tour of Scotland it will also give you an immersive tour into a beautiful love story. This is more than simply a boy meets girl story, it’s a coming home. Addie Macrae has learned to live on the run, avoiding connection to protect her heart. One look at the sexy tour guide in a kilt, and she is lost and who can blame her! Logan Sutherland is everything you want in a book boyfriend. He is hot, has a sexy brogue and looks amazing in a kilt! Oh and he’s also sensitive, gives a girl his complete attention and goes out of his way to make her feel safe and loved even if she doesn’t realize it. Their tale hits all of the emotions of healing, trust and risking your heart. On top of all that, this story is packed with enough history to feel as if you are walking the streets of Edinburgh, and for a girl whose biggest dream is Scotland, that alone was wonderful. If I could book a Clan Ross Heritage Tour with Heart of the Highland Tours, I would be there in a second to learn all the personal touches of my own ancestry. This story made me feel connected to that heritage in a unique way. I completely fell in love with this book. Alexandra Kiley hit all the right notes in this debut novel and I can’t wait to see what she comes out with next.

Kilt Trip is a fun romp through the Scottish Highlands and Edinburgh. I enjoyed watching Addie & Logan's relationship unfurl. Addie is a workaholic who wants to make her boss proud & Logan is a man determined to make his mark on the family business. The snark & down right stubborn nature of both made the sparks fly. The pranks had me laughing out loud at some points. The workplace enemies will do anything to win but is it worth winning if your heart is broken? Perfect for all the readers wanting to be swept up & away with a hot, kilt wearing Scotsman who can make you laugh & also melt off your knickers.

I should probably start by saying I am a dirty-whore when it comes to a Scotsman in a kilt. Literally nothing hotter. So KILT TRIP did things to me.

I love the sparks that cone with a well-written Enemies to Lovers and this book had the sparks, the hate-banter, the chemistry. THE CHEMISTRY, bitches.

I loved every page of KILT TRIP. It had charm, snort-laughs, spice, and an undercurrent of dealing with grief and loss.

I adored Addie and her strong work ethic, her take-no-shit attitude, and her underlying vulnerability. And Logan was just a full-tilt panty-melter. The way I smoldered whenever he called Addie "lass".

And the side characters (including Logan's complicated, but warm, family) are a delight! Please tell me this is a series and one of the side characters will be finding love. I'm begging this author!

KILT TRIP was an easy 5-STAR book for me. I laughed, I sighed, I swooned, and I sweat. The spicy scenes are seriously good!

Add KILT TRIP to the top of your TBR and you can thank me later. That's an order.

𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟: Rated R / 2-4 descriptive sex scenes, may have harsh language.
𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗦: past death of parent
𝗙𝗘𝗘𝗟𝗦: 2/5 - A bit of drama, but still a pretty light read.