I absolutely loved this second-chance romance set in Scotland! The setting alone was enough to make me fall in love, with the beautiful landscapes and the rich, atmospheric backdrop. The characters were so well-developed, and I really enjoyed seeing their journey from past heartbreak to rediscovery. There’s just something so heartwarming about a second-chance love story, especially when it unfolds in such a picturesque location. Honestly, do I need to say more? It was everything I wanted in a romance novel—emotional, charming, and just the right amount of swoon-worthy moments.

Another beautiful, transportive story from Kiley!

I love a second chance romance with all the big, messy, unresolved feelings, and oh man, if you want a second chance with pining and angst, Scot and Bothered is for you, dear reader. There were moments my heart ached but do not fear, Kiley holds your hand and heals your heart in the end. Brooke and Jack’s love story is tender and will give you double the dose of warm fuzzies and butterflies as they fall in love, find their way back to each other, and allow themselves the gift of a second chance.

Kiley excels at penning stories that are both incredibly immersive not only with gorgeous vistas but also filled with experiences that speak to our humanity and how our lives are enriched when we build community and foster connections. Like with Kilt Trip, Kiley dives into meaningful conversations around grief, failure, and second chances where we are not only afforded the chance to see our own experiences on page, but are gifted with the opportunity to have our hearts healed and filled with hope through Jack and Brooke’s characters. Kiley’s work reminds us that we’re all evolving and in some stage of healing and to always give ourselves grace and the freedom to start again.

I had the privilege of reading along with a digital and audio copy and what a delight both formats were. Listen, the story is fantastic reading a physical copy, but if you have the opportunity to get the audiobook, please do! The dual narration from Angus King and Savannah Davies is a TREAT.

If you wish you could pack your bags and head to Scotland like yesterday and your heart longs for a romantic adventure, Scot and Bothered is the book you need to pick up!

A second-chance romance full of emotion, adventure, and tension. Brooke agrees to ghostwrite a memoir and go on a tough hike with Jack, a broody Scottish nature photographer—who also happens to be her ex. He knows a secret about her mentor’s illness but can’t tell her.

Instead of one-bed, we get one-tent for them to share. Old feelings resurface as they navigate the hike and their past. Spicy, 🌶️ 🌶️

A heartfelt story of love, forgiveness, and second chances.

Kiley's sophomore romance is another great dual POV love story set in Scotland that sees two former university flames getting a second chance when they are forced to hike a trail on the Isle of Skye in order to help finish a dying Professor's memoir.

Brooke is a ghostwriter struggling to find her own voice and wants to make her mentor, Mhairi proud but when she learns her ex, Jack, is the new photographer assigned to take photos for the book, she's less than pleased. Jack betrayed her in University and she's never forgiven him. Full of second chances, forced proximity and flashbacks to their time at Edinburgh, this was a deliciously sweet and spicy romance that is sure to deliver all the feels.

I especially enjoyed it on audio and highly recommend it for fans of other ghostwriter romance books like The dead romantics by Ashley Poston, Business or pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon, The perfect rom-com by Melissa Ferguson or Love at first book by Jen McKinlay. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital and audio copy in exchange for my honest review!

CW: side character with pancreatic cancer