Scot Under the Covers

This novel was a delightful read! A Highlander is highlander even when they are not in Scotland and an English lady is still one. However, when their paths collide, each can learn a bit from the other and appearances are not always what they seem. Aden MacTaggert enjoys wagering and women, but needs to find an English bride to satisfy the conditions his mother had his father sign in order to keep the Scotland estate funded. Miranda Harris is society's darling, knows everyone and is charming. When her brother gives her hand in marriage as a way to pay his gambling debts, she is outraged. She seeks Aden, the one whom she dismissed and now needs his help. Aden is willing to help her out as a partnership for her assistance, but he soon begins to realize Miranda is the woman he is in love with, but does she feel the same? After all, she is forced to marry a man she despises and Aden wants her to have her freedom back so she can choose him. Miranda falls in love with Aden, but is he choosing her to fulfill his obligation to his mother? An enjoyable read and looking forward to the next MacTaggert brother's story!

Four Scottish brothers have to live with their English mother in London and get married before their youngest sister to keep the funds going for their impoverished lands in Scotland. This is the 2nd brothers' romance. I read the first one, but it has been awhile, but wasn't lost here anyway. Miranda is a friend of the brothers' sister, and has bad feelings towards those she considers gamblers. When she meets Aden, and remembers the stories she heard about him and his rakish ways, she is not impressed. Of course sparks fly and you know the drill of the romance in this genre. Her brother, who is engaged to Aden's sister, has run up an exceptional debt to a man who wants her as a means to entering the society. Creepy and evil, and naturally she is not happy when her brother tries to throw her at him. She is at her wits end, and decides that Aden is her only chance to escape her path, and of course he is that. I did enjoy this one, although I must admit I generally prefer modern stories. The plot is good, the characters were entertaining and defined, and overall the story is well done. Really didn't like her brother though, and felt he was weak. Minor though, and would give this a 4.5 and highly recommend this book.

Scot Under the Covers, is as humorous as the first book in the series. Miranda is a great match for Aden. I don't believe he'd find better in Scotland.

I loved the strong hero Aden, a rough and tumble Scotsman who protects and saves the heroine Miranda. I loved the strong heroine Miranda who takes charge to save herself and family. I can’t wait to read Coll’s story next! I received an ARC from NetGalley for my honest review.

Scot Under the Covers is the second book in the Wild Wicked Highlanders. It can be read as a stand-alone, but the series is so good that I decided to reread the first book before starting this one. The series is based on the Earl of Aldriss, Angus MacTaggert, sons. Due to their parent’s agreement the sons had to travel to London where their mother lived and marry an English woman for the Aldriss estate to continue to receive funds.
Miranda Harris is smart, direct, has a perfect reputation, and is well known and liked by all of society. She disapproves of gamblers and is furious when she learns her brother has promised her hand to Captain Robert Vale. She asks Aden for advice and then help to save her family and herself.
Aden MacTaggert liked to keep his own counsel and his reputation as a gambler was well known. He was intrigued by Miranda and agreed to help her and in return she will help him navigate the ton.
The book was fast paced and fun to read. The characters were great and their banter was witty and held the readers interest. I can’t wait to see what the author has in store for Coll, the oldest brother.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.