Such a fun read!

Kilt Trip is everything a RomCom should be: the banter, the light spice, and of course Scottish men in kilts. What’s not love!

Thank you to NetGalley and Canary Street Press for providing me a free copy of this book for an honest review.

Actual rating is 2.5 stars but I can't justify to myself a round up on the stars.

If you like details of places, particularly in Scotland, this might be the book for you. Just be prepared for bickering and such. I will admit to skimming some pages. Because this book felt longer than it actually is, to me personally. I know a lot of people who will absolutely love this book. It just didn’t fully click with me.

So…

Addie is a travel consultant who travel around the world helping travel guide companies be more successful with their tours. Logan is a guide for his family’s tour company. He enjoys showing tourists the ‘hidden gems’ of Scotland. Unfortunately, the business isn’t doing so well…so his dad hired Addie, who took the job in order to keep her job.

Sadly, I struggled to get into this book a bit. It ended up being one of those “read a page or two while waiting to go in for an appointment” type books. I read it while waiting for chiro, waiting in the grocery line, waiting for a pickup, waiting for the dog…whenever I had a few minutes and not a lot more. Why? Cause I could totally put this book down and not think about it until I had a little bit of time to pick it up again.

I guess it’s because I couldn’t really connect with the characters and as a result a lot of the repartee felt a bit flat to me. Particularly Addie. Also, they have almost like an insta-attraction to each other, yet the office conflict just threw off the whole feeling for me. How can two people bicker/fight at work and yet be so…intimate at other times? Maybe I, as a person, just struggle with the idea because I’m not like that. Conflict is conflict and I need it resolved before I can fully switch modes.

Logan’s side of things kinda makes sense because he’s all about Scotland, it’s hidden treasures, and not really caring about the bottom line just so long as he does his country justice with his representation of it via his tours. Addie, admittedly, is mostly trying to save her own job and continue to be professional-ish at work, but it was just a bit too much for me. (and how long it took for them to get to the work solution) I couldn’t argue with someone like that one minute and be fine the next. You know? So that whole situation just helped make the relationship harder to believe.

I did like Logan far more than I liked Addie though. Yeah, in his head he fell hard and fast, but as a person, Logan is a good guy….in a kilt to boot. Logan was a pretty decent listener and supportive, which are two traits I really appreciate in a guy. The near insta-love, I could do without. But it was Logan who helped Addie more so than the other way around. The irony considering she’s there to try and ‘save’ the family business.

Addie was difficult to like. I feel like the author did such a good job with her defenses against other people that it actually negatively affected my reading experience…which is something I have never said before, so wow, good job on that! Apparently, it was super believable for me. But seriously, Addie was just so walled off. Yeah, Scotland brings up old emotions. Yeah, her dad really sucks…speaking of her dad.

Little side peeve I had was that Addie and her father issues were never actually resolved. I don’t know if this is because the author has plans for some sort of spin off from here (I hope it’s with her smart and wise friend), but I didn’t like it much without some sort of explanation given. You can’t constantly mention this dysfunctional relationship that directly influences the character’s decisions and actions towards her own personal relationships and not have some sort of resolution or serious discussion about it.

Anyhow, I did really enjoy how the author depicted Scotland and some of its treasures. I have never been, but it has always been on my bucket list of places I want to go if I travel. This book kind of catered further to me ‘reasons to go.’ I do wish the author went into a little more detail of the how/why of some cultural things, but that’s not a biggie for me.

Alexandra Kiley has woven the most tender, beautiful love story that had me laughing, crying, and looking to book an immediate flight out to Scotland. Addie and Logan were so easy to root for both as individuals and as a couple, and their hard fought HEA is worth the wait. Bonus points for the sweeping descriptions of Scotland and Logan supporting Addie as she grapples with the loss of her mom. And of course, the kilts!

Addie is a lone wolf. Committed to a life on the road as a travel agency/tour consultant, all she needs to be happy are her best up suitcase and trusty gps. The novel begins when Addie is sent to Edinburgh to advise a local tour company (the Heart of the Heartland) struggling to make ends meet. Despite initial attraction, she finds herself immediately butting heads with Logan, head honcho at the tour company. Where Addie is pushing Heart of the Heartland to reorient themselves to cater towards tourist attractions, Logan staunchly insists on showing off the beaten path attractions. While their rivalry and their attraction to each other heats up, Addie is also on a journey to reconnect with her late mother by visiting all of her mother’s favorite spots in town. With her time in Scotland quickly coming to an end, Addie must decide between her past and her future.

This book includes:
- hot men in kilts
- dual POV
- themes of grief and forgiveness
- fun office banter
- rivals to lovers
- big city business girl goes to far away town to find the real meaning of family hallmark movie type trope
- small bits of actual Scottish history

I really enjoyed this romcom. It was light and easy while also incorporating some deeper themes like grief. The dynamic and chemistry between Logan and Addie in “Kilt Trip” was also fun, and I enjoyed reading a book where the MMC is more emotionally available than the FMC.

For some reason, every time an f was used a random space was also added; for example the word “after” was written “af ter”. It got pretty distracting. There were also a few other spelling or editing issues, but not enough to make me want to DNF. Logan also called Addie “lass” a few times, which I know most people don’t actually say, so that was odd.

This book was fun, touching, breath of fresh air. I will be back to read more of Kiley’s work and will be recommending this book to romance and romcom readers.

I received this ebook as an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to NetGalley, Alexandra Kiley, and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the opportunity to read this story. This review has been posted to my goodreads.

A romantic debut masterpiece. Captivating, enthralling, and written with such vulnerability and compassion.

It's a slow-burn romance between a Scottish, kilt-wearing tour guide MMC (Logan) and a witty, grief-stricken travel consultant FMC (Addie) in this workplace romance filled with gorgeous prose. Alexandra Kiley's writing is so immersive it's as if Scotland itself is a literal character in this escapist romance.

Logan's family is charming and each distinguished with quippy writing that makes you fall in love with each one of them (sequels books for the brothers please!!). I related so much to Addie and her need to keep DOING and GOING in hopes of stiff-arming her grief and swallowing feelings, but we all know that with a lead like Logan, those walls are coming down.

Alexandra Kiley is a new auto-buy author for me!

Thank you to NetGalley and Canary Street Press for providing me with a digital review copy in exchange for my candid thoughts.

I have really tried to read this book - several times but I just can't get into it. I got further in it the second time than the first time. Thanks NetGalley for the advanced copy. #NetGalley #KiltTrip

4.5⭐️

A beautiful melding of adventure, history, traditions, and new beginnings, Kiley’s debut novel is romantic, charming, and so very cozy. In writing about tradition and history, Kilt Trip speaks to finding your roots, family and home - and not necessarily the home you grew up in or your blood family, but the family you choose, one forged from friendship.

There’s no doubt you’ll swoon over
Addie and Logan, but you will be utterly charmed by the side characters! Truly a testament to Kiley’s writing being so clever that even the side characters, some with only a handful of lines, are memorable and endearing. Sign me up for a book club with Gertie, Birdie, and Elyse so we can not read and discuss the books but instead be privy to all the hot goss and their unfiltered conversations.

Now the romance! The vulnerability and trust between Logan and Addie as they bared their souls, sharing the deepest parts of themselves was beyond beautiful and so deeply intimate. There was an ethereal quality to their connection and their intimacy felt poetic, which left me breathless and slightly teary.

I loved how Logan gave Addie space to navigate her grief and loss, providing her with support and a safe place to feel and connect with her mother’s memory. Likewise, Addie was a source of strength and encouragement to Logan as he opened his heart to taking a chance on his dreams, while also working through past conflict and seeking resolution with family. While Logan and Addie delivered some delectable banter, they deeply human characters with relatable struggles and fear, and their growth was tender and hopeful.

Kiley’s storytelling was so cozy and immersive - she expertly captured and delivered the sights and wonder of the Scottish Highlands and takes you on a heartwarming journey you won’t soon forget. For anyone who loves an adventure off the beaten path, believes Twizzlers are the superior road trip snack (🙋🏼‍♀️), loves a memorable cast of characters, or who longs for a book that feels like home, Kilt Trip is a moving, immersive story that will give your heart a place of belonging and wrap you in a hug.

This is a sweet, sexy enemies to lovers set in beautiful, modern Scotland. Addie and Logan are both great protagonists who grow beautifully throughout the story. I loved Addie, and it was so great watching her grow from keeling people at a distance to finding her home and friends.

This book makes me want to book a trip to Scotland right this very minute. I loved the story telling, the amazing descriptions of Scotland. I loved the family and the side characters. I adored Addie our FMC and her struggle with grief was touching to me having lost a love one as well. It was beautifully written. Logan is now a top book boyfriend and I could not get enough of their banter and how in tune he was with making her feel loved and fine a her connection with Scotland. Also it didn't hurt that he was a hot kilt wearing tour guide!! I really enjoyed their love story and hope we get two more books about the two brothers!!

A huge thank you to Alaxandra Kiley, NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the arc!!

This sweet romance follows a travel agency advisor who goes to Scotland to give advice to a local tourism company on how to better themselves. The advisor and the son of the owner forge a connection as they explore Scotland together and work to save this business. It was sweet and heartfelt.

Addie Macrae makes her living as a travel consultant jetting around the globe. She’s always avoided visiting Scotland due to her very personal connection to it. With her job on the line, Addie begrudgingly accepts an assignment in Edinburgh to consult for a struggling family-run tour company. Logan Sutherland loves his home, and loves sharing his passion for it while conducting tours for his family’s company. Logan and Addie immediately find themselves at odds as he tries to preserve the thing he loves best and she tries to save it without losing herself to the waves of grief Scotland brings to the surface.

I wanted to love this one so much because it has a few of my favorite things like a Scottish Highlands setting, a sexy Scotsman in a kilt, and an American who loves to travel. I ultimately liked it just fine, but had a hard time crossing over to love because I found it so challenging to connect with Addie. It felt almost like the walls she had constructed to keep herself safe also kept the reader out. She had a fantastic and wise best friend in Devika and I wish we got more of her.

I did love Logan, and the setting was atmospheric and dreamy. The third act breakup was rough and seemed a little unnecessarily so. The reconciliation was super sweet though.

Recommended for readers who enjoy: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland ✈️ traveling the world 👯‍♂️ men in kilts 🗺️ journeying through complicated grief 📍 building home together

Thank you Netgalley and Canary Press for the advanced copy to read and review. All opinions are my own.

✨I am having inappropriate thoughts about kilts✨

Somebody come grab my credit card and erase my search history because I am THIS close to booking a trip to Scotland. This book was majorly cozy and has me using words like wanderlust! I don’t think I’ve ever said that word in a sentence before.

I think it’s just a little bit unfair that I’m not in a cozy bed and breakfast in Edinburgh or making eyes at my hot kilt-wearing tour guide in a local pub??? Hold me back! I loved his family and the side characters, I really enjoyed the drama of the third act, and I had the best time watching Logan and Addie fall in love set against such a pretty backdrop.

I honestly didn’t think I’d care much about reading about the beauty of Scotland, rather than watching it in a movie or something, but the descriptions were so vivid and written with clear love. I really felt like I was going on the various tours!! I got a little map sent to me from the author, and I have the urge to research the different destinations.

I seriously cannot wait for the audiobook because as much as I may have tried, I know my Scottish brogue did NOT do Logan justice. I’m also praying we get another book (or two) set in this world!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5 🌶️🌶️.25*/5

*There were a few explicit, open-door sex scenes. Also calling her “lass” during sex is just so hot.


CW: Grief is a large part of Addie’s journey. Her mother died over a decade before the book began, but part of her trip is reconnecting with her heritage and her mother’s memory. If you have trouble reading about characters grieving the loss of a parent, this book is definitely one you should approach cautiously.


Thanks so much to the author and publisher for an eARC via NetGalley. I am part of the author’s street team. All opinions are honest and my own.

An adorable read and a "love letter to Scotland." My favorite parts were the banter between Addie and Logan and the descriptions of Scotlands beauty. I highly recommend for a wanderlust filled romance and witty banter.

I absolutely adored this cute romcom ! It's equal parts playful banter and heart, with just the right dash of spice. I mean, Sexy Scot in a kilt - need I say more ? 😉

This was so fun and escapist, and also a beautiful love letter to Scotland. I found myself looking up many of the places they visit along the way and dreaming of my own trip there !

I loved the main characters and their backgrounds & journey, but I also really enjoyed the side characters. I also liked that while it is light & fun, it also tackles deeper issues like grief and finding home.

All in all, this book was such a joy to read !

Kilt Trip by Alexandria Kiley

This book is so emotional, it has all the feels. Addie is still riddled with grief from when her mother died 13 years ago. She never grieved, she pushed all her feelings away. Scotland, and Logan, break down her walls and help her heal. The third act breakup was a doozy. But we get our happily ever after.

I received an advance review copy for free from NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Addie finds herself in Scotland, exactly the place she didn't want to be. It held too many memories of her mom, and too much pain to deal with. She had never stopped grieving her mom and being mad at her dad. Addie was determined to do her job and leave ASAP. That was until she met Logan. He was the only one in his family's tour business that was against change. He wanted to keep doing the same tours, but he also needed his business to succeed. Logan and Addie are rivals, but they are also very attracted to each other. Watching these main characters learn to compromise while not keeping their eyes off one another was addictive.
 I loved being swept away in the magic of Scotland almost as much as I liked the chemistry between Addie and Logan. They have both been hurt in the past by people the love and they will do whatever they can to not be hurt again. I love that Logan is strong and levelheaded most of the time and very patient with Addie. He takes the time to listen, and he wants to know all of her, not just the parts she's willing to show him.

Addie is a consultant for a business that helps travel companies update and make changes to help increase their revenue. She goes to Scotland to help a specific company and it brings up the grief she’s harbored after her mother died. Logan is a part owner in the business, and he is at odds with Addie every step of the way, until he isn’t. Sparks fly…

There was a lot to like about this novel. A lot of great banter, beautiful language and descriptions of Scotland, and ultimately a very happy ending. Makes me want to visit. Logan’s family was so great. Enjoyed them a lot. The spice was spicy! I may want to find a Scottish man of my own now ;).I also really, really loved how much Logan wanted to help Addie with finding the spots her mother loved in Scotland.

I did not love the conflict in the latter part of the novel. It felt a little forced, but the grand gesture more than made up for it at the end. I also felt like Addie felt pretty sorry for herself quite a bit, but her friend and Logan shook her out of it.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Oh I loved this so much!! Alexandra Kiley calls this book her "love letter to Scotland" and believe me, does that shine though!! I've been lucky enough to visit Scotland (primarily the Highlands) 3 times and honestly it's a place that lives deeply in my heart really at all times. It's the place I think about running away to when this country frustrates me and is certainly the first place I would consider living if I moved out of the US. In lieu of living there, I absolutely love exploring the country again through books, so I was so excited to get to read this early!

I am a sucker for a grumpy man who is actually the softest and falls first for the FMC and my goodness did that just get SERVED up to us here! Logan was my favorite character (though I loved Addie too!)

Addie's backstory and reticence to get close to anyone felt really realistic and I loved getting to see her explore the country that her mother loved so much. I was also so glad to see her stick up for herself in the end when it came to her boss.

Read this for:
- SCOTLAND!
- He falls first
- Workplace Romance
- Grief Rep
- Found Family
- Forced Proximity

I would wholly recommend this and I'm definitely now wanting to plan another trip back to Scotland!

Thank you to Canary Street Press for the ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I would like it noted for the record that I’ve officially claimed Logan Sutherland as my book boyfriend. Alexandra Kiley has created the perfect man in her beautiful, moving, sexy debut KILT TRIP! Make sure you preorder so you can read as soon as it releases on March 5th!

Addie Macrae has lived a life of excitement and wanderlust, using her job as a travel consultant to discover a new country every few weeks without ever having to put down those pesky roots. She’s gone everywhere. Well, everywhere but Scotland, which holds too much of the past she’s try to outrun with each new flight. So when she’s assigned to a struggling family tour company in Edinburgh, she has to figure out how to put aside her baggage and get the job done.

Logan Sutherland knows the beauty of the land and culture—the true culture of Scotland—are what his family company brings to the crowded Scottish tour market. He has no interest in the touristy suggestions of an American travel expert, but his father disagrees. He and Addie make a deal: give each other’s tours a real chance, and then figure out the future of the company. But through flirting thinly veiled as fighting, adventures in the Highlands, and the exploration of Addie’s late-mother’s connection to the country, their relationship deepens.

With the bottom line—and the future of BOTH their companies—at stake, can two headstrong people find a way to compromise?

This is a bold statement on my part, but this may be my favorite enemies-to-lovers book!Alexandra sets it up perfectly! The two meet without realizing who each other are, and we get this quick but wonderful glimpse into just how well suited they are before the anger and snipping starts. Then, of course, we get the brilliant banter and attraction-fueled anger that we all know and love in the trope, all wrapped up in a stunning exploration of Scotland. Just absolute chef’s kiss!

I adored this book, the characters, the setting, just every single aspect of it! It’ll definitely be an annual reread (let’s be real, a monthly reread, because I love my man).