Friday, March 22, 2024

#BookReview: Kilt Trip by Alexandra Kiley @BistroBookBabes Canary Street Press @HarlequinBooks @LexiLikesToRead






Synopsis: 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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Rating: 3 Stars
My Review: 
This is a tale of emotional healing for Addie while getting mixed up with a sexy kilt wearing Scottish tour guide, Logan. They both have preconceived notions of the other, and of one another's intentions, that they must both work to face and overcome. There were lots of places in the book where I wanted to smack each of the characters for their actions, inactions, thoughts, or just general "grow up" sentiments. I was sick while reading this one, so not sure if my blubbering ugly crying at the end of the book was a true testament to the connections I made with the characters, or, if it was my weakened state giving in to not feeling well - either way, I get emo at the end. Some spice, some romance, more history than I would have expected, and I was surprised to enjoy this book. I would recommend it to some.









About the Author

Alexandra Kiley writes big-hearted romances full of banter, found-family, and deep love. When she’s not writing, you can find her drinking tea, hiking, or gazing adoringly at the mountains of Colorado where she lives with her husband and two kids. Her novels are inspired by her semester in Scotland where she fell in love with not only the lush and magical land, but also the people who invited her into their homes and made her feel like family.  --This text refers to the paperback edition.

Review

"Passionate and playfulKilt Trip brings all the swoony and steamy goodness that readers crave in an enemies-to-lovers romance. Alexandra Kiley's debut is an absolute delight." —Sarah Smith, author of Faker and Simmer Down

"
Kilt Trip is such a charming and sure-footed debut from a promising new voice in romance. I fell in love with Addie, a woman on her own personal journey, and Logan, a big-hearted tour guide who knows how to rock a kilt, set against the dreamy backdrop of Scotland. This book made me feel cozy and cared for in all the best ways." —Alicia Thompson, USA Today bestselling author of With Love, from Cold World

"A 
deeply romantic and breathtaking escape. With evocative prose, clever banter, and an idyllic highland setting, readers will be swooning and flocking to Scotland long after they’ve turned the last page." —Livy Hart, author of Planes, Trains, and All the Feels

"Alexandra Kiley’s debut is
 an enchanting, immersive vacation in book form. Sure to cure your wanderlust, Kilt Trip boasts a rugged Scotsman to swoon over and a heroine you can’t help but root for. This one hits every beat of an enemies-to-lovers romance to utter perfection." —Amy Lea, international bestselling author of Exes and O's

"A poignant debut novel with the perfect balance of delicious banter and emotional depth and 
steeped in Scottish charm, Kilt Trip was a thrill to read." —K.A. Tucker, internationally bestselling author of The Simple Wild

“With 
lyrical prose, sparkling banter, and crackling tension between two beautifully imperfect leads, Kilt Trip is as enchanting as Scotland itself. Readers will love Addie and Logan’s journey to finding themselves in each other and discovering that 'home' isn’t always a place on a map.” —Jen Devon, author of Bend Toward the Sun


"As soon as Addie and Logan step onto the page in 
Kilt Trip, you’re in every moment with them. Set in the atmospheric Scottish highlands, it’s impossible not to get swept away. You’ll lose your heart to Alexandra Kiley’s stunning prose, breathless banter, and atmospheric descriptions just as readily as Addie and Logan lose their hearts to one another.” —Jessica Joyce, USA TODAY bestselling author of You, with a View

Enemies-to-lovers perfection in an expertly rendered, ultra-romantic setting, Alexandra Kiley's Kilt Trip is one of my favorite books of the year. This stunning debut left me with an incredible book hangover and lots of internet searches for plane tickets to Scotland. An absolutely gorgeous read I'll return to again and again.” —Sarah Adler, author of Mrs. Nash's Ashes

"
Kilt Trip is funny, warm, and sweet. A delightful read!" —Trish Doller, author of Float Plan and Off The Map  --This text refers to the paperback edition.









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