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✨ Wild Scottish Fortune ✨
I have had SO much fun with this super cozy, magical series and Wild Scottish Fortune was no exception. I loved all the ghosts- especially the ghost coo. Orla and Finley were so good together. I love how Finley just couldn't stay away- even if he wanted to. Overall this was such a fun read that you should grab if you want to laugh out loud, swoon, and disappear into a magical world.
✨ Magic
✨ Found Family
✨ Witches and Ghosts
✨ Opposites Attract
✨ Workplace Romance
✨ Grumpy x Sunshine
📚 Book: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🎧 Audio: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🔥Spice Rating: ❤️
🎧 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼...
Scottish Accents. Do I need to say anything else!? This audio brought the characters to life in such a great way.
Thank you so much to Tricia O'Malley and Dreamscape Media for this audiobook..
Spice Rating
🤍 clean romance
💗 closed door/ fade to black
❤️ spicy content (a few detailed scenes)
❤️🔥 explicit, play-by-play (major part of the plot)
🖤 graphic, more than vanilla
"Wild Scottish Fortune" was an unexpected surprise for me. I don't usually listen to paranormal romances at all, but I love Scotland and its lore and decided to give this a try. I hadn't realized when I chose it that it's part of a series, but it worked well as a standalone story, and I'm looking forward to going back and checking out some of the earlier books in the series.
Orla Clarke is the female lead character, and she comes from a troubled background. She's learned to be self-sufficient, holding people at arm's length, and she takes great pride in her work, which she buries herself in. But as she's soon to discover, she's so much more than that! As her magical powers insist on making themselves known, she's called to join an order that protects her local village.
At the same time, she meets Finlay Thompson, who is frustratingly distracting at first, but soon becomes one of her favorite people to spend time with. Can this orphan learn to trust her found family with all that she really is?
If you enjoy magical romances with a variety of mystical creatures and witches, you won't want to miss this one!
Thank you to Tricia O'Malley, Dreamscape Select, and NetGalley for an advance review copy.
Thank you to the publishers, author and NetGalley for the free copy of this audio book.
Another good addition to the series! I wasn't as drawn in as I was with the other ones but it was still a good read. The narrators did great.
Wild Scottish Fortune is the 6th book in The Enchanted Highlands series. This is Orla and Finley's story.
We are taken back to Loren Brae in this entertaining tale as we meet the newest member of the Order of Caledonia, Orla.
I really love the mystical aspect of this series and this was no exception. The challenges to prove oneself to the Order were always my favorite part as we see the author's creativity with each new test and in this book they had me at the edge of my seat.
Orla has her own construction company, and is tasked with building a new distillery. While on the job, her meet cute with Finley, the director of the project, did not paint him in a favorable light.
These two were from different worlds and were complete opposites, and I loved their back and forth banter. Inspite of their awkward start, Finley becomes enamored with Orla, but she was resistant to his advances at first. However Finley's patience and persistence eventually paid off and they were wonderful together.
I loved catching up with the characters from the previous books and seeing the friendships Orla made with the ladies and I absolutely loved seeing Clyde again. The suspense element was a bit chilling but really well done.
This was a charming tale filled with magic, romance, found family, legends and so much more. Each book I've read in this series makes me smile and this was no exception. I loved it and would highly recommend it.
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I listened to the audiobook which was narrated by Amy Landon and Will Watt in dual narration. As expected, they did a fantastic job portraying these characters, giving them distinct voices and personalities.
Their Scottish accents were well done and easily understandable although I did have to lower my listening speed a bit at the start, but it in no way impacted my enjoyment. It was a pleasure listening to them narrate this novel.
This one was a little slower for me than the others in the series. I struggled in the beginning but stuck with it and ended up enjoying the story. Both of the main characters dealt with some heavy issues that gave the story a more serious tone. The side characters brought balance to the seriousness with their humor and quirkiness. Will continue with the series.
Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Select for the audioARC in exchange for an honest review.
Opening this book feels like coming home. Reuniting with characters that have burrowed into my heart. Orla & Finlay quickly finding their own spot. Two lonely individuals who have never had true family finding it in each other & Loren Brae. Orla is so relatable for her resistance to see her own worth, we all battle those feelings in our life at one point or another. Who wouldn’t want to be a part of this ‘found family’ of lovable friends and magical creatures alike. I am always a little giddy each time one of our magical friends pops up, with a weak spot for the lovable goofball Clyde, and the surly G’norman. It is just one of the many unique aspects that make the world of Loren Brae so addicting. These stories are told with oodles of laughs, excitement and a heaping serving of love. I truly hope they never end.
Amy Landon & Will Watt do such a fabulous job with the audio. They both are able to convey a multitude of voices so you always feel ‘In character’. Amy’s warmth is so deeply Orla, while still being able to tap into the spirit of the other characters at the same time. And don’t get me started on Will’s Scottish brogue. So wonderful to listen to.
This series has me in a chokehold. Each one getting better and better that I cannot wait to see where the whole story is going. I am in love with everything about this series, the characters are always top notch, but the mythology, the slightly spooky, magical setting has me wishing I could jump on a plane and go there myself. This book in the series in particular has me reaching for the tissue more than the others because what is not tonlove about our heroine, and in the end, when a certain thing happened, I was bawling. This is a must read. I cannot wait until the next book.
This book was provided by NetGalley but all opinions and reviews are my own.
I think I would have enjoyed this book more if I had read the whole series first, but overall I liked the story. Tricia O'Malley takes a lot of used up tropes and characters and turns them on their head. She makes them refreshing and new. Having a tough female lead who is a construction foreman sets that mood from the start. I did not connect thoroughly to any of the characters though, and the story itself didn't feel as fresh as the characters.
"Wild Scottish Fortune" by Tricia O'Malley is an enchanting addition to The Enchanted Highlands series. Narrated by Amy Landon and Will Watt, this audiobook beautifully combines romance, magic, and adventure, making it a captivating listen.
Landon and Watt's dual narration brings the characters to life, each delivering distinct voices that enhance the emotional depth of the story. Their performances draw you into the lush, immersive world O'Malley has created.
While the plot is engaging and filled with delightful twists, I recommend reading the series in order to fully appreciate the character dynamics and backstory. O'Malley's writing is rich and evocative, and this installment does not disappoint.
I’d rate this audiobook 4.25 out of 5 stars. It’s a fantastic continuation of the series that fans will thoroughly enjoy. Thank you to NetGalley for my copy; all opinions are my own!
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I didn't realize how much I'd miss doing Tricia O'Malley's Wild Scottish Fortune as a standalone. I recommend starting with Wild Scottish Knight and going from there. I've read Wild Scottish Love, so thankfully I was still able to appreciate the magic and the fantasy O'Malley pours into this story.
The audio version of Wild Scottish Fortune is performed by Amy Landon and Will Watt.
I absolutely love this series. This addition wasn't my favorite, but it was still good. This was also the heaviest of the series so far and covered multiple heavy topics. I can't wait to read more in this series. The narrators are fantastic, especially Will Watt. His accent is 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Wild Scottish Fortune
by Tricia O'Malley
A nice romance with Scottish folklore, and strong independent women. The aspects of social order and separation of classes were explored tastefully. The aspects of magic, and folklore added magic and enchantment to this romcom story. I liked the characters and felt connected with them. The voices changing in the audio helped sperate the two story lines nicely.
Such a cozy read! This is such a good series to read during spooky season but even through out the year. There are some funny moments in the story that will have you giggling.
Just like in previous books we met a beautiful woman with magic they either didn’t think was magic or knew that they did things others couldn’t.
Orla is such a sweet and caring person. However she protects her heart, mind and soul at all cost. She can see things others can’t ( don’t want to spoil the book) and this can be both a bad or good thing depending on the situation. When She meets Finlay she thinks she knows the type of man he is but soon finds out he doesn’t fit that mold. Finlay is sweet in his own right as while. He has trauma from his past that has made him guarded as well.
These two together is so cute both are shy in their own ways. But they can’t stop the pull to the other.
If you like cozy magical stories this is the series to jump into.
This is such a good series and this one with opposites attract (dang woman, just leave me alone) vibes is as good as the novels that have come before. I have seen some put this novel in the romansty genre but that’s not the case. Paranormal elements ? yes , but it is not a paranormal love story and not fantasy at all.
The audio version portrayed the dual POVs very well.
This book is lighthearted and cute- just like the rest of the series. These are fun and unique in their own way, though this one may have been my favorite so far. Plus, the ghost coo which makes me laugh and I just love it so much. The audiobook version has great accents too!
This latest installment in the Enchanted Highlands series was entertaining, though not as engaging as the other one that I listened to last spring (#4). A builder, who becomes the latest member of the Order of Caledonia, falls in love with the director of a project she's working on. They run into obstacles as they discover just how different they are, but bond over the feelings they have for one another. The chemistry was just OK between these characters...lots of spice, though. Great narration once again.
Fantasy novels, always a great way to distract the mind and escape reality for a while!
I have not read her other books, just jumped right in. Now I must look for the others in the series!
I enjoyed this book. It's the first book by this author I have read before. I gave off cosy vibes which I'm here for. I would have liked more development between Orla and Fin, more of them dating, getting to know each other and working together.
I felt like I was missing something with the Order, what it does and what it's about.
I loved Orla as a character, she's so down to earth, likeable, with a strong business ethic. I also love how she grew throughout this book and found her family.
I will definitely be going back through this series and catching up on other characters.
Loved the real Scottish narration, it was perfect in bringing these characters to life.
Thank you to netgalley for ALC!
Author Tricia O’Malley continues The Enchanted Highlands series with this book 6 of 7, delighting readers with a fun and intense read. Previous characters from the past five books are a part of this book creating a diverse lineup for the unusual storyline.
The portrayal of Orla as a strong no-nonsense woman who is a survivor, strong, smart and caring delights this reader. Her struggles with everything are honest and feel real.
Finlay gets scared in the very beginning of the story setting the tone for the rest of the storyline where both Finlay and Orla struggle to let go of the past and create a future. Their interactions keep the plot moving forward with interesting events keeping the reader interested in what happens next.
The plot adds a more intense evil than the other books and the creator of the evil will surprise the reader like it did me. Though it shocked me it was really well done and the ending of this book was unexpected and expected.
⭐️ 4/5
🌶 2/5
🎧 4/5
🎙 4/5
📚 This is book 6 in The Enchanted Highlands series, all standalones. This is about Orla and Fin, and low an behold, just like the rest, it was swoon worthy 😍 Orla has had ghosts follow her moat of her life and, well, its made her a tad strange and highly anxious/introverted. Whereas, Fin has some serious goals and passions he wants to achieve and is focused on getting it done... but of course, Orla is the one he needs to do the work 😏 Set in a small Scottish town, and some weird things happening, afin becomes drawn to Orla *swoon*. We all know this story, the romantic, feet kicking one -- not the random witchy vibes, but we love them all the same.
I'm always easily sold on a witchy cosy romance ✨️
❤️ Forced proximity
❤️ Small town
❤️ Confident MMC
❤️ Introverted FMC
❤️ Witchy/Gothicy Cosy Romance
❤️ Scottish Folk Lore
❤️ Ghoulish secrets
🎧 The audio was great! Zero complaints. I would suggest using different narrators from previous standalones in the same series when portraying different characters. This can be jarring to the listener. But, otherwise, no issues.
🎙 The narrators are wonderful! As always, brilliant work 👏 👍 👌 I love me a Scottish man 🥵