Kilt Trip by Alexandra Kiley
My review
4/5 stars
The author did a fantastic job of capturing the essence of the setting. They have either spent a lot of time in Scotland, or are an excellent researcher. I have been to a few of the places mentioned in the book and found that their descriptions felt genuine, which then left me able to enjoy the other descriptions with confidence and be fully transported there.
Addie and Logan were charming for the most part. Addie presented as a career-focused, determined young woman with the added complication of a less-than-desirable family life; a mother, dead 10 years, who had left a gaping hole in her life, and a father, absent through overwhelming grief, who wasn't active in her life by the time of the story. Logan was a gruff, driven, stubborn individual, struggling under the weight of the family business after his brothers decided to pursue different opportunities. Their shared trials served to bring them together and also drive them apart, with elements of enemies-to-lovers and grumpy-meets-sunshine coming to play in fairly stereotypical ways. Their chemistry was cute and believeable as the story progressed. The author wrote their more challenging emotions well and made me feel for them both in equal measure.
The end felt a little rushed for my liking and took some of the shine off the story a little. So much of the book had been spent watching them discuss their difficulties that it felt a bit quick for everything to be wrapped up quite so neatly at the end.
Book blurb
Ready or Scot...
Globetrotter Addie Macrae always follows her wanderlust. As a travel consultant, she jet sets around the world--anywhere but Scotland. But when she's sent on assignment to help a struggling family-run tour company in the Highlands--and save her own job--Addie packs away her emotional baggage and turns on the professional charm.
Rugged as the land he loves, Logan Sutherland's greatest joy is sharing the beauty of Scotland's hidden gems...even if it means a wee bit of red ink on the company's bottom line. The last thing Logan wants is some American "expert" pushing tourist traps and perpetuating myths about the Loch Ness Monster--especially when Addie never leaves her desk to experience the country for herself.
As they wage an office war, Logan discovers Addie's secret connection to Scotland: a handful of faded Polaroids of her late mother. Hoping for a truce, he creates a private tour to the places in the pictures to help Addie find closure and appreciate the enchantment in less-traveled destinations, never expecting the off-limits attraction sparking between them. But Addie's contract is almost up, and magic won't pay the bills. They can't afford distractions, but how can Addie do her job if she hasn't explored all Scotland--and Logan--have to offer?
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