Scot of My Dreams is every bit as sweet and charming as the first book, but I also felt it was a bit more serious and sexy and I loved every minute of it. ~ Slick, Guilty Pleasures
Description:
Willow Ryman is as crazy about Scotland as her friends, but she’s on a tighter budget. So during their visit, she opts to stay at a shabby local hostel instead of a cozy B&B. When the owners abruptly decide to shut down for renovations, Willow is left out in the cold—until while exploring the countryside, Willow meets a handsome, friendly, kilt-clad fisherman. The Scotsman is everything she’s dreamed about. But he’s a blueblood, and she’s blue collar…
Bryce McBrae’s lineage as Laird McBrae has always been more of a burden than a blessing. Rarely does it spark such stimulating conversation as he enjoys with the pretty, refreshing American. Wanting more and unwilling to let Willow slip away, he invites her to stay at his castle. But as the two fall hard and fast for each other, they’ll have to decide whether this is just a vacation fling—or a sexy Cinderella story come true…
I’ve never read Outlander nor have I seen the show, I know about the premise of it and I have to
say I’ve been thoroughly impressed by Janice Maynard’s Hot for the Scot series in which three childhood friends travel to Scotland hoping to meet their very own highlander. They arrive in Scotland and split up, each going their own way for a month to make their own adventure without internet, cell phones or other technology. I loved the first book so much, I knew I had to read the second one and while I missed its release I bought it as soon as I realized it and set out to read it. Scot of My Dreams is every bit as sweet and charming as the first book, but I also felt it was a bit more serious and sexy and I loved every minute of it.
Willow Ryman has second guessed this trip to Scotland since she and her two friends planned it; leaving behind her fledgling business and taking off for parts unknown in hopes of having a wild adventure with a Scotsman is so beyond her sensible side. As someone who has watched her mother struggle trying to make ends meet, and seen men go back on promise after promise Willow is pretty sure true love doesn’t exist or at least it’s not in the cards for her. As she explores the Scottish countryside she is knocked sideways not by a highlander but by a beast of a dog, only her savior is a man in a kilt and Willow can’t help but be charmed. Bryce McBrae can’t believe his luck when his dog knocks a woman down and then her sweet southern accent knocks him for a loop. Bringing her to his home is risky, but seeing her with his sister and his elderly uncle makes him want to know her better.
I enjoyed this story quite a bit especially considering Bryce is a Laird with a family castle and community responsibilities most would never understand and Willow is a hairdresser from a small town. Their lives couldn’t be more different, but the attraction between them burns brightly and despite their concerns about becoming involved they just can’t seem to keep away from each other.
An intriguing storyline, engaging characters, and a love story that succeeds despite the odds made Scot of My Dreams an exciting and memorable romance.
The first romance I ever read involved a Scotsman–a highland laird, in fact. They’ve held a place in my heart ever since. Thanks for this review, Slick Reads! I’m off to Amazon…
I love romances set in Scotland especially with lairds involved…Thanks for sharing your thoughts Slick