Such a sweet book......I absolutely fell in love with the main characters and their journey together. Highly recommend....and now I want to book a trip to Scotland myself!

One thing you need to know about me is that I will fall in love with any story set in Scotland. This was no exception. I loved Addie and Logan and felt the tug in my heart that makes me want to uproot my life and go to Scotland every time I hear or see anything about it. This was such a lovely story.

I want to start off saying that I enjoyed the Scotland and traveling aspect of this story. The detail was amazing and made me want to hop on a plane to visit.

I struggled connecting with the main characters a majority of the time. I kept rooting for Addie and Logan but I just never got the urge of wanting to read more. I definitely felt as if there was a lack of chemistry between them.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Kilt Trip follows the work/ life balance of Addie as she throws herself in another business consulting job. Addie travels to Scotland to help out a family business looking to revamp their tours. She meets Logan, a tour guide and son of the business owner. Logan, although angered by the fact his father felt the need to bring in a consultant, set his sights and proving his way is the best. Of course they fell for each other and inevitably Addie was tasked with another company in a different country. Logan and Addie agree that Scotland will be home and they continue their lives together.

This was a cute little book that will make you fall in love with Scotland.

Kilt Trip follows Addie, who is a travel consultant. She goes all around the world helping companies become better suited to serve tourists. She travels to Edinburgh to help a family save their tour company, which is how she meets Logan.

Logan is the son of the company owner, and does not want anything to change. He did not want to hire Addie and will not accept any of her suggestions.

Through the prolonged close proximity, Logan and Addie begin to get to know each other better. She is grieving not only from the death of her mother, but she also lost her dad in his own grief. Logan helps her find peace with that grief.

This was a very sweet book and it was your typical enemies to lovers. The slow crumbling of walls as they become closer, the eventual decision that it’s a ‘for now’ relationship, then the heartbreak of when they have to separate.

I enjoyed it overall, especially the setting. Their banter was really funny and the moments of spice were great.

Thank you so much to the Alexandra Kiley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for allowing me to read an ARC of this novel.

Unfortunately I DNF this novel -- which was a difficult decision. It wasn't that I didn't like the writing, but by chapter 10, I still didn't feel any chemistry between the MC's. With the lack of chemistry, the cliche tropes just fell flat for me. Addie's memories of her mother were sweet but really pulled me out of the story and the pacing was just a little too slow for me. The descriptions of Scotland were lovely but also just a little bit too much and I think this also affected the pacing a bit.

A loving tribute to Scotland (and romance thwarting the odds)🏞🚌

Although it took me a while to warm to Addie, the travel consultant female lead who has long-unresolved emotional issues stemming from her mother's death, one thing is certain: this author adores Scotland and wanted to pass her love for its people, places, traditions and folklore along to her readers. With me she definitely succeeded. The romance, which gets quite steamy at times, was nothing if not enhanced by the imagery of the setting and the local characters she created, right down to a pert Highland 'coo' and the vigilant site security guards who interrupted budding hanky panky on more than one occasion!😉

Logan, the male lead, was a good mix of grump, heart stopping romantic and prankster who incorporated shades of Jim Halpert, my favorite character from the American version of The Office. For his sake, I wanted their romance to pan out.

There were parts of the story that seemed to drag but, on the whole, I found Kilt Trip a good mix of romance, family drama and travelogue. The confession scene in the climax was particularly moving and the ending resolution all I could have hoped for.

Thanks to Harlequin Trade, Canary Street Press and NetGalley for sharing a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest opinion.

My husband and I lived in England for a few years and we frequently visited Scotland. This book made me miss it so much! I loved that I recognized places I’ve actually visited, and I laughed so hard at the sheep in the road, because nearly the same thing happened to us when we were driving in the Highlands. The entire time I was reading the book I just wanted to hop on a plane to Scotland!

It’s hard for me to review this one because it made me feel so much, but I was bored throughout the middle. I loved the beginning and the ending, but the middle dragged for me.

This is a romance set in Scotland.

Addie is a travel consultant sent to Scotland to help Logan's family (they have a tour business).

The setting was great. And the premise was so cute. I definitely really liked Logan's family a lot. And I loved the times that she was with his mom.

However there were a lot of Scottish terms and descriptions of places that didn't really interest me. It took a long time for the romance to get going (the banter was fun). It just didn't capture my interest the way that I'd hoped that it would.

I would have liked for a lot more to happen. But to me the most successful part of the book was to do with her mom. Even though there was a lot of sadness about her mom (who had died when she was younger) I thought that this part of the book was handled exceptionally well.

Overall I think if you like the enemies to lovers trope and reading books set in Scotland this will definitely appeal to you.

What a cute & quick read! Also helped me out of my reading slump🥹🥹
Will post the full review near publishing date🫶🏼

4.5 Stars for this debut! This was so fun!

The Characters & Romance
This book follows Addie, travel consultant and Logan, the surly son of the owner of the tour company who hired Addie to help make their struggling company profitable. Logan and Addie have instant chemistry, but Logan resents Addie for coming in and trying to change his tours and family business creating tension between our love interests! The romance is perfect - great swoon worthy scenes!

The Setting
This book (obviously) takes place in Scotland which I love! Scotland provides a beautiful and adventurous background for this cozy, romantic story! I loved all of the Scottish history and Scottish vocabulary sprinkled throughout! Kiley's writing is so descriptive & immersive - I felt like I was really there!

Final Thoughts
There is a deeper theme of family and connection throughout the book that adds a bit of seriousness without being heavy. There is a beautiful "found family" aspect! Overall, Kiley expertly blends romance, adventure, humor, and finding yourself into a fun, sweet story!

Thank you to Canary Street Press and NetGalley for this eARC!

It's a good thing I'm already planning a trip to Scotland, because Kilt Trip would have convinced me to go.

Kilt Trip is the story of Addie, a travel tour consultant who hasn't really had any roots since she lost her mother as a teenager, and Logan, a tour guide at a family-run tour company in Edinburgh. Addie, using a pseudonym, shows up to take one of Logan's tours, and even though she's a little salty (and luggage-less, thank you airlines) and notes all the things "wrong" with Logan's tour, there's something about him that she is drawn to. (Is it the kilt? Not no.) But wouldn't you know it, when Logan's dad tells him he hired a consultant to make their tours more profitable, who shows up? Addie! What ensues is a battle of wills between Addie and Logan about the future of the tour company, which, oops, results in feelings.

I absolutely loved the setting of this book. It felt like I was going on tours with Logan and Addie and that Logan's family had taken me in as well. They go to castles (wink wink), a farm called Ewes and Coos (!!), and beautiful spots in the highlands. And I adored Logan. Though he was stubborn at the end (who among us, really), he made for a great book boyfriend. He wears a kilt! He calls her lass! I'm obsessed.

The third act break-up in this one was a little predictable and frustrating, though I will say that the resolution is one of my favorite grand gestures I've read in a while. Content warning for loss of a parent/spouse and accompanying grief.

Thank you to NetGalley and Canary Street Press for providing me with an eARC of Kilt Trip in exchange for my honest review.

I loved this book and never wanted it to end. As someone who has been to four countries in the two years since my dad died, Addie's character spoke to me on a soul level. Full of wanderlust tinged with the heaviness of grief and great banter. Will make you want to hop on a plane to Scotland immediately. But, if you can't, this is the next best thing. Wonderful, atmospheric writing that transports you to the heart of the story. Logan is everything to me. A cinnamon roll hero with big dreams, afraid of messing up. I bought every second of their relationship, which isn't always easy for an author to make me do. I already want to reread and will be picking up the audiobook when it comes out for all the Scottish accents.

I need to visit Scotland and fall in love with a Logan.

Adored this sweet romance between Addie and Logan. Logan sees Addie even when she doesn't see herself. This tells an emotional story of two people finding love and themselves.

Addie is a travel consultant who is tasked with helping Logan's family's tour business in Scotland.

Addie seems to enjoy the freedom of her job but what is she running from?

Logan is set in his ways with his business and wants to avoid the touristy route, stick with making meaningful connections to his hertiage. Can he convince Addie to keep true to his business plan? And can Addie finally accept love?

Highly recommend! Thank you Netgalley, the publisher and author for this ARC in return for an honest review.

I read this book while traveling and it fit the mood perfectly. Light enough but it still had heart, good banter and a happy ending, sprinkled with the spirit of world exploration. Now I want to plan a trip to Scotland! I loved the family dynamics at play. Logan’s steadfastness was admirable. I was rooting for them to get together the whole time. I’m glad that a combination of vulnerability and belief in yourself is what brought them back together in the end. Add this book to your TBR for when the wanderlust strikes!

"Kilt Trip" by Alexandra Kiley takes readers on a journey through the landscape of Scotland. It is a tale of love, discovery, and healing. Addie Macrae, a travel consultant, is put in charge of turning around a failing Highland tour firm. This job puts her in direct conflict with Logan Sutherland, a tough Scotsman committed to not selling out by doing what is popular on the Heart’s tours, instead of what he believes to be the real wonders of his home country.

Kiley's descriptive prose transports readers to the misty Highlands and quaint villages of Scotland. Addie's personal connection to the country is explored through her mother's old Polaroids. The dynamic between Addie and Logan crackles with tension and chemistry, as any good romance novel does. Their journey from adversaries to allies felt predictable and a bit clichéd. I also struggled with the pacing of the story about a third of the way through. Kiley’s reliance on familiar tropes like the clash of cultures and a reluctant romance between opposites will work for readers looking for the standard feel-good romance, but may not be for readers looking for something different than the typical romance.

Thank you to NetGalley, Harlequin Trade Publishing, and Canary Street Press for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I really wanted to love this story. It started out strong, I was getting very invested in the enemies to lovers plot, and then I feel like the 3rd act breakup just ruined the story for me. I was super disappointed and just could not root for them getting back together after such silly miscommunication. Thank you netgalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for a honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

If you are at all into Scotland, and romance, THIS is the book for you! Kilt Trip by Alexandra Kiley will take you to Scotland and make you want to return IRL ASAP! No author has done as good of a job describing a place, IMO. I need to go there. I want to check my 23andme because did I misread? I have to be a *little* Scottish and part of a clan, don’t I??

Having lost my mother, I related to so much of the grief Addie Macrae was going through and I cut and pasted many excerpts to keep forever. I don’t see this as a TW; instead, it helps me to not feel alone in my thoughts. I nod and say “YES, this is what it feels like!” and “I have thought this exact same thing!”

This was such a great read for me, I loved the setting, the characters, the romance and the story. This book publishes March 5, 2024 but I got to read it early due to receiving the ebook from @netgalley (thank you)! All opinions are my own.

QOTD: Have you read a book that makes you want
to travel to the location and if so, what book and what location? Do you
appreciate the kilt? This book will have you appreciating it.

4/5 stars
Door: Open (and I had a weird first-time-ever experience of picturing the CARTOON PEOPLE on the cover doing it)
Location: Scotland, mostly Edinborough

I’ve desperately tried to finish this book straight through. I end up skipping around hoping to find something that I can connect with, but the way these characters fit didn’t work for me. Addie was grating, and I couldn’t connect with the flow of the story. This book had me hooked on the blurb. Scotland? Check. Meet through adorably awkward circumstances? Check. Saving something? Check. So, though I thought this would tick all the boxes, I feel sad saying I’ve struggled to get through this. I loved the premise. But just couldn’t find the love for the story as a whole.

What is it about those Scottish men that just works for a romance? The kilts? The accent? Or Scotland itself?

For Kilt Trip, from debut author Alexandra Kiley, the answer seems to be “all of the above.”

Addie, an American travel consultant, has landed in Edinburgh with the task of helping failing tour company The Heart of the Highlands retool its business so it won’t go bankrupt. Too bad The Heart’s co-owner and lead guide Logan has no interest in the kinds of tourist traps Addie has been sent to force into his itineraries. When the two clash, sparks begin to fly. Maybe Addie can convince Logan that he can learn to love modern or popular things, and Logan can show Addie that personal and meaningful can be good for business. That’s if they can keep their hands off each other long enough to get any work done…

This is the kind of story for which I make the distinction between ‘rivals to lovers’ rather than ‘enemies to lovers.’ Addie and Logan may be at odds professionally (and know how to push each other’s buttons accordingly) but the thing that keeps them apart at first is more professional distance than their philosophical differences. Logan’s family is so lovely that Addie can’t help but fall for him, and them, and we fall right along with her. Plus, Kiley treats us to an absolutely gorgeous tour of both the famous Scottish landmarks and some wonderful off-the-beaten path places, as Addie explores important locations in her family story and Logan shows her the side of Scotland he loves, making it hard not to immediately book a plane ticket (and sent me diving into my photos from my trip a few years back).

Knocking a point off since some of the plot around The Heart (why Logan’s brothers aren’t involved, why Addie’s boss is pushing her the way he is) gets a little convoluted. When those things come to a head in the third act, resulting in the expected climatic conflict for [reasons], I mostly just shrugged and saw it as plot mechanics showing through the story. It didn’t work, exactly, but it didn’t ultimately get in the way of the romance.

CW: Death of a parent (in the past, off-page)

Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing/Canary Street Press for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.