A Highlander Walks into a Bar is a perfect contemporary romance. Full of life and laughter, it follows Izzy and Alasdair as they fall in love after meeting when her mother Rose brings his uncle Gareth back home to Highland, Georgia and Alasdair is sent after him when his mother suspects something is up. Alasdair and his uncle are both keeping multiple secrets, which eventually is bound to blow up in their faces. Both Izzy and Alasdair are suspicious of the motives of the other's relative and then are repeatedly thrown together as Rose and Gareth fall in love. Bickering, mishaps, laughs and tear ensue as they all try to get ready for the annual Highland Games and be honest with each other. The book runs the gamut of emotions and feels real and authentic every step of the way.

This is a sweet, funny ready with relatable characters. I loved the mix of southern atmosphere with Scottish tradition and the growth of both characters together. The added addition of Izzy's mother's love story was great as well.

I wanted to like this book more than I did. There was a lot to like about it- cute setting, cute premise. But, there was a lot to wish had been...more. The characters were not fully developed. Some scenes could have been fleshed out more. More tension would have been nice. The story wrapped up neatly, but maybe a little too nicely? Too easily? My biggest complaint was the amount of telling versus showing. It was hard to get caught up in the story. But, I do think it was a cute story and lots of people will like it, I'm sure!

So, when I read this title, I thought I HAVE TO READ THIS BOOK! I found this book very cute. There is lots of trust issues and secrets. As Izzy and Alasdair get to know each other and open up to each other you can’t help but route for them.
Isabel “Izzy” Buchanan lives at home with her mom. They plan Highlander games for their small town every year. Their plans should start as soon as her mom gets home from her trip to Scotland. But see her mom brought home a surprise. He is a real highlander. Izzy doesn’t know what to do with him and just wants everything to go back to normal now. But then the highlander’s nephew shows up looking for his uncle.
Alasdair Blackmoor has been sent to bring his Uncle back from the crazy American that must be after something more. Alasdair does not trust the American women and starts to do some digging into their background. However, the more time he spends with Izzy the more he likes her. So, he decides to help with the highlander games too. But his digging has set motions moving and events start to happen. Can he correct them before Izzy finds out?


* ARC provided by netgallery for an honest review.

So very enjoyable! Alasdair and Isabel were so well suited; each trying to protect their parental figure from possible harm, stuck in their everyday life and dreaming of something different. Little did they know what they were looking for was each other. I loved how serious Highland, Georgia took their Scottish heritage and the fact that Gareth and Alasdair fit right in. I was also glad that when the secrets were revealed. Isabel and Rose did not drag it out, but instead used their head and their hearts and realized where the gentlemen were coming from.

Great start to a new series by Laura Trentham. In a small South Georgia town crazy about all things Scotland, Izzy is in charge of the annual Scottish games held on her family’s estate. Izzy’s mother brings back a Scottish beau from her summer trip, and Izzy must contend with how the affects the planning of the festival and then with Alasdair who shows up soon after.

This story was fun to read. Great light romance.

"A Highlander Walks into a Bar" by Laura Trentham
I really did like this story. Why? I saw Isabel as strong, but maybe a tad naive and Alasdiar as strong and a tad too self-assured... I loved watching them grow and finding new strengths and shedding old hang-ups. Facing their challenges and growing.
I was gifted an ARC of this story by the publisher. I am glad I had the chance to spend this time in this story. I think that if you love contemporary romances with a bit of comedy and a twist of suspense and characters and a community that cares about each other.... well I am pretty sure you will enjoy your time in this story. Happy Reading !!

Loved this book! Izzy was hilarious and I love the quick witted conversation between her & Alasdair! It was easy to see where the plot was headed but I loved it all the same! It’s rare that I laugh out loud at books and this one had me cackling!

I was provided with an ARC of this book by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I love Laura's new series! Funny, heartfelt, and full of both southern charm and Scottish sexy. Can't wait for the next book!

Laura is an amazing writer. Her descriptions make you feel like you're with the characters. Of course having a hot, sexy man involved is an added bonus.

This was a charming romance novel which I strongly recommend as a summer beach read. I was expecting something set in Scotland, and the twist that the story takes place in a southern US town in rural Georgia that loves Scotland and is named Highland worked well. Cute story, appropriate amount of romance. Playing on the success of Outlander and the draw of Scotland and a Scottish accent, this was a fun read. Really enjoyed.

**I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.**
Although I really liked the premise of this book, it was not what I’d hoped. The characters felt half developed and the plot sort of drug along. It was not a terrible book but, after having finished the book last night, I can’t remember all of the names or plot points.

This was just the most fun to read! Spicy, sexy without being too trashy, and laugh out loud hilarious...plus, I mean, come on, he wears a kilt! I cannot wait for the next Highlander invasion of the Scots! I received a complimentary copy of this book from St Martin’s Press via Goodreads and NetGalley, and was under no obligation to post a review.

Nice change of pace and easy to like characters. I did find the pace a little slow. Everything comes together at the end. Will definitely read the next in the series.

Very cute! Nice easy read and some fun characters. Nothing too sinister in the big reveal. Very glad I was able to get a copy. Great book for the beach!

This was a nice book. The characters were well developed and the relationships they formed felt authentic. The only downside I saw, was the obvious conflicts that were bound to happen. I liked the humor between Alasdair and Izzy, and how they were able to be themselves with each other.

This book had me from the first page! The protagonist, Isabel, had a fleeting guilty thought about escaping into a book instead of getting needed work done. A thought I could all too easily relate to given that's exactly what I was doing! There were multiple one liners throughout the book that had me laughing out loud. It takes place in Highland GA, a town that has a Scottish festival every summer. Isabel and her mom run the festival on their land. And this year, they have two intriguing, attractive Scottish gentleman in the mix.

This was the perfect blend of romance, self-reflection, personal growth, and humor. Both Gareth and Isabel had to do some soul-searching about their lives as they wondered if they could have a happily ever after. This made them both relatable (who hasn't soul searched, right?) This was a perfect escape read that left me with a smile on my face I will be happy to return to Highland, Georgia.

Thanks to #NetGalley for an advance review copy of this story in exchange for an honest review.

Cute and fun

What I liked:
The writing style
The characters
Part of a series: Highland, Georgia
Standalone
HEA
Epilogue

I look forward to reading the next book in this series.

This is new author to me. I enjoyed the story. I loved seeing how the daughter dealt with her mother's new relationship while she was secretly falling for someone too. There is drama about a white lie and someone being too protective by digging up information. It has sweet romance and happily ever afters. The author takes you on a great journey of two people who don't realize they are falling for each other.

This wonderful romance story has two women finding two Scottish men. Mother and daughter find Uncle and nephew. But there are secrets being kept and loyalties at play. Fun read with lots of laughs.