This cover is precious and I laughed my way through the entire book! It has a ton of play on words and cute, sexy times. I picked up the Arc because it met one of my Summer TBR goals and so glad I did! I will be checking out more from this author!

I absolutely adored A HIghlander Walks into a Bar by Laura Trentham. Wonderful likeable characters with off the charts chemistry, great dialogue and laugh out loud funny. I loved both Isabel and Alasdair. Now I'm eagerly awaiting the next book.

This was pretty good. A lot of turning around in the story line but the characters were fun. What's not to love about a Scotsmen or two.

Cute and sassy book about Highlanders that continue to be a mainstay of the romance genre. In keeping with my attempts to read in other subgenres, I found this to be a cute novel with interesting characters.

I'll recommend it to our review group.

4.5 stars!
This was such a cute but angsty romance, with a southern girl and a sexy Scotsman who has come to America to claim his uncle and escort him home, only to find his uncle has fallen in love! Because of this there were two couples in the story, Gareth and Rose and Alasdair and Izzy; it was cool to see the parallel but with age differences and varying levels of wisdom. Alasdair and Izzy were a sizzling slow burn with moments of combustion! Even though I was aggravated with Alasdair for keeping secrets, I understand why he did. I was ecstatic that Izzy went after what she wanted, once she decided to let herself be happy and enjoy life. Her vibrant personality drew me in, just like it did Alasdair.

I would have liked the epilogue to be more focused on the people within this story, but it is nice to know who the next story will focus on, and I'm excited to read it!

Pick this up if you love southern culture, Scottish culture/history, and off the charts chemistry as well as internal conflict!

Highlander walks into a bar is depict in Highland, Georgia. A sweet story of Alasdair and Isabel, also started with her mother Rose and Alasdair uncle, Garth. They are both suspicious (Alasdair and Isabel) of the intentions of Rose to Garth and Garth to Rose. As tough as Izzy is with Alasdair....They both start to fall for each other. This was a sweet story. I really enjoyed the book I recommend this story. I voluntary request E-book from Netgalley to give a honest review.

This was a fun read that makes me want to go to Scotland. Set in modern times, it has a historical flair that captures the Scottish culture and ambiance. Isabel owns a manor in a small, recreated Scots town called Highland that was founded by her family. Ancestors who immigrated to Georgia. Her father has passed away, so it is up to her and her mother to keep the town and manor afloat. This includes a recreation every year of the Highland games. The only problem with this year is that her mother and business partner has been MIA on a vacation to Scotland, and he jut out happens to bring back a souvenir that is a strapping Scot. Before long, Isabel not only has to manage the festival by herself, but she encounters Alisdair- a “friend” of the souvenir’s family - who has been tasked with bringing him home. Let the games begin - winner gets two Georgia hearts.

I really enjoyed this book, Isabel and Alasdair's story was great. The chemistry between them was off the charts. Loved the Scottish games part of the story line, it was a lot of fun.

A fun read, two Scotsmen come to America, only to find the town they are visiting is a replica of Scotland. one fancies the mother and the other the daughter! A lot more is going on but if you love Scotland and Scotsmen this is a must read.

I received this ARC copy of A Highlander Walks into a Bar from St. Martin's Press And NetGalley. This book was a sweet, fun summer read. It features two Scottish highlanders, a group of interesting characters from a southern town, a greedy corporation, and a Highland games event. Will the couples find love or heartache? What role will secrets play in their future. I really enjoyed this book and think you will too.

Light, pleasant “everything works out” love story. A little bit of “woe is me” with splashes of humor. Likable characters, good lead in to next installment and even another one after that. If you are enamored of Scotland and all things Scottish this will tickle your fancy.

I read tons of romance but, I have to say that, after all these years, I am becoming severely addicted to Scotsmen! What a lovely, perfectly delightful story about a woman who is very upset that her mother who, after going on vacation to Europe, brings home a Scotsman she has known for all of two weeks! That's bad enough but then, another Scotsman, Alasdair Blackmoor, a "friend" of her mother's Scotsman, appears in Highland to check on him and, his new love interest! Izzy and Alasdair have an immediate, intense chemistry that both refuse to acknowledge. Izzy is spending the rest of her life in Highland, Georgia and, Alasdair believes he has to go back to his financial firm in England to continue making enough money to keep his uncle's Scottish castle afloat!
What to do when Izzy's mom and, Alasdair's uncle are in love and, Izzy and, Alasdair are trying to keep them from making a huge mistake??!!!
Wait===Izzy and Alasdair have to keep from falling in love themselves===right???!!!
Don't miss this book!
It is simply too charming not to read and enjoy!!!!!

I enjoyed this book. The premise was fun the writing was smart, funny and on point. I had never read Laura Trentham before so I was pleased I requested this book. The characters were interesting and the Scottish background was really interesting.

The title should tell you that this will be an entertaining story and it certainly lived up to my expectations! Great summer read that had me chuckling at times and wanting to shake a few heads at other times!

It revolves around a Georgia town that celebrates its Scottish heritage each summer in an effort to keep the town and residents afloat for the rest of the year. Izzy Buchanan’s widowed mother comes back from a trip to Scotland with a man in tow which is great since her mother hasn’t looked at any man since her father died. But the timing is wrong – she’s needs her help with the planning of the festival. Enter the highlander, Alasdair Blackmoor, to bring his uncle back home where he belongs. But since life isn’t simple, neither is their situation. An entertaining story with that really ends with two HEAs!

I was provided an ARC by the publisher for an honest an unbiased review. No compensation was promised or received for the review.

Isabel (Izzy) goes to the Atlanta airport to pick up her mother, Rose, from her Scottish vacation. There is more luggage than Izzy expected as well as a very handsome bearded Scotsman. Her mother is smitten. Izzy is afraid this man is after her mother's money or estate.

Izzy and her mother live in Highland, Georgia. Every year they present a Scottish festival for tourists as well as the townspeople. It is an event that is grand in scope and takes a great deal of arranging. For several years, Izzy and Rose have been the team which puts it all together.

Izzy is not welcoming to Gareth because she simply does not trust him. When another Scot shows up looking for Gareth, at first she is gobsmacked by his looks, but she also thinks, Alasdair, is part of a team up to no good. She just is not certain what that no good entails.

This is my first read by Ms Trentham. I am a fool.

I love her plotting, her character development as well as her humor.

The four main characters are terrific people. The people who populate Highland are typical small town citizens. They care about one another, they know everything there is to know about one another and nothing is a secret to anyone.

As the story unfolds, each of the characters becomes someone the reader is happy to know. Even the secondary characters add a great deal to the texture and depth of the story.

I look forward to the next book.

Izzy has been a very tightly wound young woman, but her inner thoughts are filled with adventure and magic.. Alasdair has kept himself within the parameters set for him by his mother. She has chosen everything for him in his life. He is not happy in his work and he has never even realized that fact.

As Izzy and Alasdair get to know one another, they find that they laugh at the same things. They find that they share a sense of the ridiculous. They are also intelligent and innovative thinkers. Both of them have strong work ethics as well as integrity.

These two characters are wonderful people who lead this story on a wonderful journey.

If you are seeking a funny story with tender moments, this is a book you will like. If you are looking for read which is the story you do not want to put down, this is the book for you.

This is a delightful book.

I received this book from the publisher through NetGalley. I am voluntarily writing this review and all opinions are completely my own.

Isabel Buchanan's mother Rose comes home from a vacation in Scotland with an interesting souvenir. She's brought back Gareth Connors. Isabel isn't sure what to think about her mother's actions. Yes, she wants her widowed mother to be happy but her new relationship seems quick and poorly timed. Isabel and Rose are supposed to be deep into plans for the annual Scottish festival in their hometown of Highland, Georgia. Rose is quite distracted by her new flame.

Meanwhile, Alasdair Blackmoor is on the trail of his missing uncle. When he tracks Gareth down it is to find that he has neglected to mention that he is an Earl and, in fact, the owner of the estate that Rose enjoyed touring. Alasdair has had a strained relationship with his uncle since his father died in a car accident and his mother swept him off to London. Even so, he isn't about to let his uncle fall prey to a potential gold digger.

Isabel and Alasdair both want to protect their relatives but end up falling for each other. Izzy doesn't think the relationship has a future though with her future in Georgia and his in London. What she doesn't know is that he really hates his job especially when his boss tries to get him to manipulate Rose and Izzy and get hold of their property.

I liked tall, dark, and handsome Alasdair and really liked clumsy, protective and chatty Izzy. This was a fun romance with great characters.

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<p>In this book, Isabel picks her mom up at the airport from a trip to Scotland, and she's brought back a souvenir. An over 6 ft tall souvenir. Izzy isn't exactly okay with her mom bringing a man home, but recognizing that it isn't her choice, she grits her teeth and bears it. </p>
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<p>Well, Gareth's nephew is in the States for business and after some prodding from his mom, he flies down to Georgia to save his uncle from the money-grubbing American woman who's stolen his heart. Except he finds Isabel and her mom are nothing like anything he could have expected.</p>
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<p>Isabel is funny, and sweet, and down to earth, and her mom and Gareth are absolutely in love. That changes everything. Then he realizes they have no clue who Gareth actually is. Before he knew that they were honest and their intentions were good, he'd called in a favor to dig into their financials. This bites him in the butt later on, but in the meantime, Gareth convinces Alasdair to join him in helping the town with their Highland Festival.</p>
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<p>The premise of this book is cute. And the whole book reads as if it's ready to be made into the latest Rom Com. It's cute, funny, and fluffy. To be honest, I'd watch it. </p>
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<p>This author has the extraordinary talent of switching between the hero and heroine's points of view and changing their inner voice as authentically as if you were truly in Alasdair's mind, and truly in Izzy's mind. This is a series I'm looking forward to. </p>
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"Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the advance copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review."

Loved this book very much. It had just enough sweet, sexy romance and the storyline was great! I highly recommend!

This was an interesting, easy-to-read, romantic story. Since it is a romance, readers know the disagreement/misunderstanding/drama will resolved by the end and the couple will live happily ever after. This is why I chose to read romance. I have enough drama in real life and I do not want to add more from what I read.

This book has two love stories going on. As the book begins, we meet a mature couple where the sparks are flying., Rose Buchanan and Gareth (Connors) Blackmoor. Rose is picked up at the airport by her daughter Isabel (Izzy), who is in for a big surprise. Rose bought home a Scottish gentleman from her research trip to Scotland and soon his nephew, Alasdair Blackmoor, will show up and tilt Izzy's world off its axis.

The story takes place in Highland, Georgia, but you may think you are reading about Scotland during the story. The scenery is described beautifully and I could see rolling hills of a country side. The author does a great job of her character development and I cared about the people in this story.

I enjoyed this book, although the plot was predictable, sometimes it is nice when a story unfolds as you think it should.

I want to thank St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley.com for allowing me to read the ARC of this book. My opinion is my own and not influenced by receiving the ARC.

Loved It! I usually read strictly only historical romance but being that this had Highlanders in it, I was curious. The title for me was a bit off putting, I feel it needed something other than this title. That aside, the writing had me at page one. Witty and funny, I was actually laughing out loud to my computer a few times. More than a few times I read the lines with a southern drawl which made it even funnier. Ms. Trentham has very descriptive writing skills which helps paint the picture as if you are standing right there. The storyline is predicable, and actually could have been set in any time period. The characters yes are a bit shallow and could use working but it is a short story and really your only reading about this quick snippet in their lives so it doesn’t detract at all. I would say that anyone looking for a fast, fun read and believes in two worlds colliding romance then this book is for you. I look forwards to reading more from Laura Trentham. Thank you to St. Martin’s Press for an advanced copy in exchange for my review.