Addie is a globe trotter, she flies around the world helping tour businesses to thrive and she loves it, nothing could be better. Until she goes to Scotland, a land rich with history, and attractive, albeit stubborn men (or rather a specific man named Logan) in kilts. Her world is turned upside down in Edinburgh, but is she brave enough to experience her own history, and make meaningful relationships, or will she continue on her path, which has become a bit lonely?
This was a lovely romance novel! The setting was perfect. There were beautiful descriptions of Scotland, little bits of history peppered in and now I desperately want to return to Scotland. I also enjoyed how fully formed the characters were, they all have proper back stories, even the minor ones, and you feel like you're being brought into the Sutherland family along with Addie. I think the resolution was great, I am always relieved when the protagonist is able to grow and see their own flaws. And I always enjoy having two POVs in a book, both Addie and Logan were a joy to read about, even if Addie maybe annoyed me a bit (only that I wanted to shake some sense into her). My only criticism is that is did have a bit of that long boggy middle that can happen in novels. I got slightly impatient for the plot to move forward and couldn't believe I was only halfway through. But it only takes away slightly from the book, overall it was such a joy and I would absolutely recommend.

Honestly I had high hopes for this title and while I wouldn’t say it’s bad, it’s not quite one I feel like I will add to my romcom read rotation.

I have been to some of the locations mentioned in the book and I know it’s just fiction but some of the descriptions and things were not super accurate and I had a hard time separating that from real life.

I also felt like there was quite a lot of telling instead of showing - which had its place but it felt very constant to the point of being a distraction.

What a great and beautiful story about opening yourself up to an unsuspecting love in a city/ country that you love deep into your bones. This story was a great modern day romance read! I loved the banter between the MMC and MFC and with the dual POVs you really get to see into there minds and know there true feelings for the country of Scotland, the people around them, and of course each other. It was a great fast read and had some truly touching moments as the characters are falling in love, the Main character Addie also learns to love herself and let go of her grief. While I thought that the beginning of the book dragged slightly before it picked up, I was pleased the further into it we went. Very powerful emotions were placed into this book and you can feel it on the page.

Troupe Tags:
- He falls first
- Workplace romance
- Found Family
- Trigger Warning: the main character goes through some serious exploration of grief, as someone who is one there of new grief journey this really resonated with me.

Thank you to NetGalley and the (publisher) for the ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own and i am leaving this review voluntarily.

This was a sweet, slow burn romance that starts off as a bit of rivals to lovers vibes but morphs into something much deeper as Addie deals with her grief over the death of her mother & Logan works through repairing some of his family relationships.

Scotland is like a third character in this story, with history, traditions, food, and locations lovingly described throughout. To me, the setting and its lush descriptions were the best part of the book.

Negatives: this could have been a bit shorter. The parts where Logan is obstructing Addie’s progress just go on and on beyond what really makes sense for the story, and her relationship with her boss/the tour company is very confusing. They are consultants; why is there so much conflict with their clients?? Surely the clients have the final say? That aspect was very odd.

Spice: open door and multiple scenes but not a particularly spice heavy book. I thought it struck a good balance of mostly plot & building tension.

I would definitely read something written by this author in the future.

Scotland featured as the third main character in this book and I absolutely loved that. Addie is a consultant coming in to help Logan's struggling company, but he's finding it to hard to change. He's going to prove to Addie that the heart of their business can't be replicated with cold corporate tricks. The story was fun and funny, and you could feel the heat between Addie and Logan. Their love story was such a fun love story to Scotland too.

I really loved this book. I found Addie and Logan to both be really likable characters, and I thoroughly enjoyed all of the side characters as well. I really got the feeling that I was in Scotland with them experiencing everything for the first time like Addie because of the beautiful description of the landscapes and castles. This book somehow both soothed my wanderlust while also making me itch to buy a flight to Edinburgh. Addie and Logan’s banter was incredible and I loved their love and what they were able to do for each other. I really liked the way this book dealt with grief and the feeling of abandonment, but still felt lighthearted and hopeful. I’m left feeling so satisfied by the ending, but a little sad that it’s over; a similar feeling to returning home after a perfect trip.

This is a cute story set in Scotland and travel consultant Addie helps a travel agency become more profitable. Let the games begin between her and Logan! I found this to be really “cute” and I loved the setting being in Scotland and felt like I was on tour with her several times. I have never been to Scotland but it is a place I would love to visit one day. If it wasn’t so far from the USA. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this early release. To be published March 2024.

Thank you to Netgalley & Harlequin Trade Publishing, Canary Street Press for an ARC of this book!

Ok. BRB booking a trip to Scotland ASAP to experience the land and find myself a Logan. I really enjoyed this book! I may have to listen to an audiobook of this once it comes out just to hear the Scottish accents.
I enjoyed the characters and the descriptions of the different places in Scotland and I loved how it switched viewpoints between Addie and Logan throughout the book. I was able to connect with some of the grief that Addie had and many quotes and feelings she had really struck a chord and I think anyone who has lost a mom can relate to. and the character of Logan...SWOON.

If you love stories with someone falling for someone with an accent, then you will enjoy this book and you should definitely check it out when it is publishd on March 5, 2024!

Kilt Trip by Alexandra Kiley: What starts as a fun travel-mishap rom-com slowly evolves into a deeply heartfelt story of the search for family and connection in this beautiful story that is, at its core, a love letter to Scotland.

Addie Macrae has the perfect job - as a travel consultant, she gets to see the world, have big adventures, and help businesses...but she never has to unpack the emotional baggage that keeps her from putting down roots. Assigned to help a family-owned tour company in Edinburgh, she knows this job will be different. Armed with a handful of photos of her late mother from her parent’s honeymoon decades ago, she craves connecting with a place her mother loved. Her clients, the Sutherland family, are at a business crossroads as the patriarch is retiring, and his son Logan Sutherland is poised to take the reigns in the future. At odds from the start, Addie’s goal of increasing the bottom line contradicts Logan’s desire to share the hidden gems of Scotland. From office hijinks to conference room battles, their conflict is preventing progress. Then Addie relents and agrees to go on one of Logan’s tours. As he shares his love of Scotland, Addie can’t help but fall in love with the country and the man. But can globetrotting Boston-based Addie and tied-to-Scotland Logan be anything more than temporary?

I loved how this book evolved from something light to a profound book about connection, home, and family. Addie and Logan are both multifaceted characters surrounded by secondary characters you care for and want to learn more about (I’m hoping this is the first in a series). What shines brightest is the writing in the second half of the book. As Addie and Logan travel Scotland, Kiley beautifully describes the scenery and growing connection between the characters in a way that had me highlighting whole paragraphs.

Thanks to @netgalley @htpbooks and @akileybooks for the opportunity to read this sweet, steamy, rivals-to-lovers, slow burn romance.

*Addie's job - didn't come across realistically,
*the outright stubborn lack of communication from Addie,
*the title and cover made me think I was getting into a light romance but abiding grief is a large part of Addie's character (if parental loss and the grief that follows that is a sensitivity, approach this one cautiously),
*cliche laden
*the last 100 or so pages

I did enjoy reading about Logan's family, and the descriptions of Scotland. But I felt like this could have been shorter and better. I'll definitely try future titles by the author, but overall, I wanted to like this one more than I did.



Thank you to Canary Street Press and NetGalley for the DRC

I received a copy of this for my honest review.

I absolutely loved this story! Our FMC works as a consultant for yours, and gets sent to Scotland, the one country she has avoided since the death of her mother 13 years ago. When she arrives she sneaks onto a tour to get a feeling of how they operate, in comes our MMC, handsome, in a kilt and the Scottish brogue that melts everything. They have an instant connection, but when she goes into the office the next day to get down to business she finds he isn't just a guide, but the son of the owner and who she needs to convince to change his tours in order to be profitable. He's stubborn about what he wants, and she won't open up a out her past, but they make a deal to try each others tour to see if they can come to a compromise. Will they be able to bridge their gap or will they end up with a wedge the size of Loch Ness in between them.

I have to say this was a story that touched my heart in many ways. But it’s also a story that was fun, humorous, sexy, and well executed.

One thing I love about the story is the character development was so well done. The characters were strong, yet had soft parts that really touched your own heart. The secondary crew is fun and fabulous and adds much to the story.

There are some very emotional parts in this book, especially because it brought back many memories of my mother while reliving some of her experiences. If you are missing your mom, be prepared to shed a few tears!

Exploring Scotland is a massive plus in Kilt Trip, but what really catches you are the unique twists to the landmarks. The author writes with a passionate voice that shows up in the beautiful way Logan views and loves his country through sharing history and lush landscape that paints a serene, magical picture for the reader.

Addie is a complex character with hidden grief. She does her job well to escape emotion and ties until she meets Logan and sees Scotland through his eyes and her mother’s.

Together the two find their path, but not until after we get a few hiccups, end of story drama, and the great happily ever after.

Kilt Trip is a delightful, swoony, and sexy read that will make you want to book your excursion to find your own delicious kilt-wearing Scot! It gave me all the feels with its deep and emotional message. So much love for this book!

Alexandra knocks this out of the park with KILT TRIP. By the midpoint, you are screaming for Addie & Logan to just shut up and make out already because there is amazing chemistry and tension. Once they do, the fireworks and insecurities to overcome are grounded and earned. You want to be part of the adventure, and they leave you wanting to know they're still happy and together in the 70s.

I loved this. Sometimes with contemporary romance I have a hard time staying invested, but this one kept my attention. It was gentle, cozy, and I loved their dynamic.

4 out of 5 stars. Immensely romantic, beautifully evocative. The writing was as magical as the scenery it paints. I will definitely be following Alexandra Kiley from now on!

The cover art is a bit misleading I think —it’s more whimsical than the book really is. Don’t get me wrong, there’s humor and mirth in this story and the cover art portrays that. There’s just much more to the story than the cover tells.

Thank you to the publisher and the author for allowing me to review this advanced copy.

From the title and cover, I was very interested in reading this book. The setting descriptions are so detailed that you feel like you’re with the characters in Scotland. I really enjoyed the friendships/side characters in this story. The author does a great job creating a homey-family atmosphere in the scenes with the side characters throughout Scotland. I wish we got to see more Devika!

I found the book to be a bit too long and I had a hard time connecting to Addie throughout the book. I found a lot of what she did to be a bit unbelievable - particularly the plot line with her father. I was waiting for her to work through what happened to their relationship but was left with nothing. Her character also made her relationship with Logan hard to buy into.

Overall, this was a three star read. Alexandra Kiley excels at setting a scene to make the reader feel like they are with the characters and paints a magical picture of Scotland.

Thank you NetGalley and Canary Street Publishing for a digital ARC of this book.

This was such a cheery and wholesome read (yes, cheery, because even in the face of all the trauma and sadness the two MCs have, the book balances the light and the sad really well, with a lot of wonderful banter and vulnerable healing conversations!).

The third act breakup had me crying 🥲

The final resolution was >>>>

TWs - dead parent + the grief, mentally absent parent, (unintended) professional betrayal

-- ty to the author, the publisher and Netgalley for an advanced copy!

SO GOOD. i've had my eye on this book for so long and it did not disappoint. there are so many emotions in this book and the imagery is pure perfection. also!! the epilogue!!! do yourself a favor and read this book asap

thank you so so much to netgalley and HTP for the arc. now excuse me while i run away to scotland and never look back

highly recommend putting this on your 2024 TBR list.

First, it's a love letter to Scotland and has bumped Scotland up much higher on my travel list. I went for a week in college but that was a long time ago- I want to go back. Soon.

And the romance... big swoony satisfied sigh with lots of smiles and some tears as Addie's journey touched my heart. I adored Addie and Logan. An instant connection- possibility- that almost immediately transformed into almost enemies to lovers/ definitely workplace rivals with sparks and pranks and gorgeous Scottish backdrop.

The romance was wonderful, but Addie's personal journey was just as moving. No spoilers, but I was definitely connected to and rooting for her. ❤️ Read it!

Thanks to the publisher for also sharing a digital archive.

The Title? Kilt Trip? So good. This story is about Addie, a travel consultant who travels to Scotland on a work trip to help a struggling family-run tour company in the Highlands. Logan is a handsome yet stubborn, kilt wearing Scot that has his mind set on how his business should run and thinks he knows best. Addie and Logan butt heads over the future of the business and along the way, end up enchanted by one another. The banter is wonderful, the spicy scenes were great, the beautiful descriptions of Scotland will want you to pack up your own "Frank" and jump on a plane.

There was a lot of soul searching and character growth that adds to the story and doesn't detract. The found family was also a wonderful add. Overall I'm happy to say this book was a wonderful rom-com that I was delighted to read.

Thank you NetGalley, Harlequin Trade Publishing, Canary Street Press and Alexandra Kiley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.