A Highlander Walks in a Bar by Laura Trentham is the 1st book in her new Highland, Georgia series. We meet our heroine, Isabel (Izzy) Buchanan at that start when she picks her mom up at the airport. To Izzy’s surprise, her mom has an unexpected guest that she brought with her from her vacation in Scotland. Izzy will soon learn that her mom, Rose has found herself a Scottish highlander, Gareth, who has come to stay a bit with her in their home, Stonehaven.

Izzy isn’t too thrilled, as she doesn’t trust Gareth, but it is time for Highland’s annual festival and she needs her mother’s help to set everything up. Gareth is willing to help also, and is very much infatuated with Rose. Within a couple of days, we will meet our hero, Alasdair Blackmoor, to comes to visit his uncle to get him to go home, and immediately discovers that his uncle is posing as a Scottish worker; which makes Alasdair pose as a friend. Alasdair is determined to protect his uncle, but begins to see the change and happiness in Gareth. What happens when Rose or Izzy learn that Gareth is the Scottish Earl of Cairndow, and is very wealthy?
Izzy finds herself attracted to the gorgeous Alasdair, and a slow built romance begins to start. Alasdair is also beginning to have feelings for Izzy, but he knows there is no future, since he will eventually go back to Scotland, as the heir to Cairndow.

What follows is Izzy, Rose, Gareth and Alasdair helping to set up the Highland Festival, as well as getting to know many of the people in the town of Highland, Georgia. Alasdair is also in the middle of trying to protect Rose and Izzy losing their property that his boss erroneously discovered. Will this cause a rift between him and Izzy?

A Highlander Walks in a Bar was an enjoyable fun double romance, with a wonderful cast of characters. Both Izzy and Alasdair had the same goals, protecting their family, but their relationship heats up quickly, with Alasdair trying to find a way to help his uncle, and Izzy. They made a great couple, as did Rose and Gareth. I enjoyed the festival proceedings and the townsfolk who went out of their way to help Alasdair win Izzy. I also loved the town of Highland, Georgia and the wonderful Scottish flair. Laura Trentham once again gives us a fun fast paced new series, in a wonderful new town, great couples & characters, and enjoyable fun stories. I suggest you read A Highlander Walks in a Bar.

While this was a fun romantic comedy story is was a bit different then the blurb and what I was expecting. It is well written and the characters are fun, but the pacing of the story is a bit too slow for me. I was entertained but it took effort to push through and finish.

This is the story of Isabel (her mother, lol) an Alasdair. Isabel’s mother gets back from a vacation to Scotland and brings something back… A hot Scottish man! LOL. It is just as funny as it sounds. While the mother is in a new relationship, Isabel soon finds that the souvenir (Gareth) has a nephew. The nephew, Alasdair, thinks that Isabel’s mother is using his uncle and the dynamics of the story take off. I loved the push and pull, the miscommunication and the action of this story. It was fun to read with great dialogue. The story is really about two couples and that is just a bonus. I loved the fluffiness of this story.

As mentioned above, my only real compliant is that it was slow and dry at times. There are great moments but I did have to push myself to finish. I am glad I did, and I am glad I read this story; I just could use a bit more consistent flow. I received an ARC via NetGallery and I am leaving an honest review.

I very rarely read contemporary romances anymore, preferring historical romances instead. This title didn’t exactly change my mind about that.

I found very little to be redeemable about Isabel and found it hard to like her. She’s prickly and suspicious and just not much fun. And I couldn’t figure out why Alasdair found her appealing beyond that she didn’t want him. Although, I should say they were both instantly attracted to each other. Because of course. I also found Izzy’s mom and all her “darlin’s” to be annoying.

I’m not sure if I’ll be checking out more titles in this series or not. I liked the story and the town okay enough so I might give the next title a try.

*I received an eARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

You guys...I love a good Scotsman, I mean they have the best accents, right? Yes, it's true, sorry I don't make the rules. So when I saw the plot of this new romance book, I knew I had to read it. The idea of a town in the South so obsessed with Scottish Pride was so interesting to me. I also love that Izzy is so suspicious of her mom's new boyfriend, in the same way that Alasdair is suspicious of Izzy's mom. It was just too funny to me.

The romance between the two characters was great. There was definitely an immediate attraction between them, but I liked that it took a bit for them to act on it. I liked that they got to know each other a little bit. Even though Alasdair was keeping some bigs things from her. I do think it's a little odd with her mom dating his uncle, I'm not sure if that's removed enough or not. I was willing to kind of forget about it, because I liked these two together so much.

There is a little bit of steamy scenes in this book, so if that is your thing ---hey, girl, me too, but it's it's not be forewarned. There's really only one descriptive scene, so I think you could always skip over it if it really bothers you.

There is a lot of conflict in this book because Alasdair and Garreth are not being truthful with who they really are. This all comes to a head towards the end of the book, so they have to do something big to win back their women. I do love the the rest of the town kind of gets in on it to help these very dumb men. There's also the whole big issue of the distance between Scotland and Georgia. But don't worry, this book does end in a happy ending. It's a romance, so of course it has to have a happy ending.

The epilogue in this one was really sweet too. It definitely sets up the next book in the series, and I'm dying to get my hands on it. Can't wait to read book two in this series.

I'm pretty sure there's never been I book I didn't like written by Laura Trentham. She now gifts us with a new series - Highland, Georgia...and I'm smitten and sold. One of the things I love about a new series is that it's, well, new. And exciting to meet the characters, the setting, and wonder how many of the people we meet will get their HEA.

With A Highlander Walks into a Bar, we are introduced to Isabel Buchanan, or Izzy. She's living at home again, after her father passed away, helping her mother uphold their estate and prepare for the yearly Highlander games, to celebrate their Scottish heritage in Georgia.

But this year is quite different, as her mother comes home from her vacation with her own Highlander, apparently smitten. He's the gameskeeper of the castle she visited. And soon after, Garreth's younger "friend" arrives as well to check on Garreth. Izzy is not the most trusting of these men and fears they are trying to take advantage of her mother.

What Izzy and her mother don't know, is that Garreth and Alasdair Blackmoor have secrets of their own, and don't trust Izzy and her mother for the same reason Izzy is skeptical. Especially Alasdair - believing Izzy and Rose (her mother) are out to take advantage of Garreth. Without giving away too many spoilers, Alasdair stays for the games, Garreth and Alasdair eventually come clean to Izzy and her mother, and they are able to have their HEAs. Even more fun, we get a sneak peak in the epilogue for the next book in the series. Another Scottish/American pairing.

The story is fun and lighthearted, the men are fabulous and Scottish, and the ending is sweet.

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.