The Highland Clearances as a background seems to be trending in current historical romance novels. This is the fifth I've read in the past year. In this case it serves as the impetus for the hero Logan to behave as he does, intercepting letters, for the well-being of his clansmen.
Lady Juliana's goal in the story is to secure a marriage and thus the guardianship of her late brother's daughter, Grace. If she does not succeed, her father has named an unrelated (nasty) male rather than Grace's perfectly appropriate maternal uncle as guardian. (What?) The old man may be ill and confused, but still.
At times Juliana is bold, at others quite insecure, worrying and fretting over her relationship with Logan. After the pair spend a well-chaperoned night in a tenant's home, Logan's brother Fitz pressures Logan "to do the right thing" to protect her reputation; struck me as rather hypocritical as Fitz's betrothed is pregnant and they seem not to be in a rush to wed.
Gaelic terms of endearment are liberally distributed throughout the story. In the epilogue their meanings are playfully revealed, as well as in a glossary at the end.
I received an ARC from the publisher via netgalley; the thoughts expressed are my own.

2.5 stars rounded up because the author is one of my favorites and knows how to write. I just did not enjoy this particular story, and I fear I will be in the minority with that.

I think most people will like the book for the spirited heroine, but I didn't enjoy for exactly that reason. There is also a lot of relationship drama and angst, both of which I just hate. I get that both characters are scared, but the amount of misunderstandings and constant jumping to conclusions on both sides made it hard for me to invest in such an unstable relationship. Yes, it starts under the worst circumstances, but I was hoping there would be a lot more open communication. They did talk after one of them started jumping to conclusions, which is the only reason I kept reading. But really, up until the very last page insecurity and jealousy got in the way of those two trusting each other and being happy, and it annoyed me. But again, that is a very personal pet peeve of mine.

I did love the setting (it felt like a lot of research went into the background, especially the Highland Clearances) and the hero's love for his clan and his land was admirable and made me like him instantly. He's a wonderful guy who fights for his people, and who could resist that.

But the heroine constantly jumping to the worst conclusions (yes, I get it, two guys who were engaged to her fell in love with other people) made it hard for me to sympathize with her (which is a personal flaw and I bet everyone but me will love her).

So if you don't mind a dose of angst in your romance and like your characters a bit flawed, you will probably enjoy this more than I did.

I do love Anna Bradley's writing, and my rating is simply based on the usage of tropes I really dislike.

A Scottish romance with a great male character. Bradley's romance was full of great description, making this a can't put down book. I am looking forward to more from Anna Bradley.

Harlequin romance at its finest. I have never read one before so this was a religious experience!! To say the least. I was gripped from beginning to end!!

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A dying father, a betrothed in Scotland and the desperation to obtain guardianship of her niece keeps one determined English lady on course to Scotland. Only things don't go according to her plan. It will take her betrothal's twin brother to save the day, if only he'll cooperate. Very, very entertaining, laugh out loud, 5 Stars book!!!

Logan is a stubborn loyal Scotsman whom, due to guilt, weds himself to Juliana an English heiress. The author clearly portrays the different worlds these two characters come from and how they overcome their differences for love. I received an ARC for my honest review.

I received this book in exchange for an honest review.

I think this might be my favourite Anna Bradley book yet! I loved all the characters, I loved the interaction between them and, most of all, I loved the writing. I honestly can't think what to say about it because I'm still in post-book heaven. If you haven't read Anna Bradley before then this is definitely the place to start! 4.5 stars!

One more new-author-to-me discovered today. Well not today, as I preordered this book when I first read the blurb. Even if it is often full of angst what I am not always fond, this enemies to lovers romance was definitively a must-read.
The main couple to reach their happily ever after have a long way stretching in front of them. Nothing will be easy, from their instant dislike to their growing attraction to their acceptance of their sentiments.
It is incredible how misconceptions and miscommunications can cause pain and heartache. Their inability to trust the other and their choice to listen more to side whisperers than their own spouses were cause to lot of hurt they could have avoided if they gave another time to sort their feelings out.
At time I wanted to shake them, put them in a roll, bar all the doors and let them set all the accounts right.
They try to win game points but each time by their incapacity to communicate and keeping secrets from the other, they have the opposite result, only wounding each other.
Juliane will do anything to keep the guardianship of her niece, as she is one to sacrifice everything for those she loves, even cross two countries to meet her promised and even settle for an unexpected choice when things go awry. But for once, she meets a man who sees her, really sees her. For who she is and not the asset she could be if rightly played.

« “I’m afraid if I ask for help too often, I’ll forget how to help myself. It wouldn’t be so surprising, really. I was raised to be decorative, not useful.” »

Logan grew up as the Laird of Clan Kinross but the reappearance of his twin brother, switches the role. Whatever, he will do anything to protect his kin, like preventing the coming of a certain sassenach. So when said lass sets foot on his lands and demands he rectifies what his meddling caused, he thought he would run away.
But during their short time together, the unthinkable occurred, after heated words and verbal sparing sessions, they came to see the other in a whole new way until old doubts come sputter their bitterness in their mind.
Their journey together from Scotland to England and back is the reflection of the turmoils of their heart. They love each other but are unable to convey their feelings without hurting another.
Fortunately their stubbornness and fiery temper will extinguish at time to see them open their eyes.

« It wasn’t weakness to turn yourself over, body and soul, to the person you loved. It wasn’t weakness to trust them to take care of you. His love for her didn’t make him weaker. It made him stronger. »

I was granted an advance copy by Netgalley and the publisher Kensington Books, I purchased my own copy too. It is my true and unbiased opinion.

I Loved this book! I will order anything from Anna before i even read the decsiption. This was so good. I loved Julianna and Logan. They were perfect for each other. One of her best!

Fell in love with Logan and Juliana, two incredibly stubborn souls, too mired in their own pride to understand that the simple words "I Love You" can change everything. The imagery in "To Wed a Wild Scot" is to die for, painting a gorgeous landscape of the highlands, and of two people willing to sacrifice anything for the one they love.

This novel was an enjoyable read by Ms. Bradley, who gives an adventurous and entertaining tale between Scotland and England. Lady Juliana Bernard is a stubborn young land, who has been two failed betrothals. To gain custody of her niece, she needs to be married according to her father's will. Juliana is angry her father does not trust her, for if she does not marry before he dies, her niece goes to her enemy. She travels to Scotland to get the Duke of Blackmore, her oldest friend, to help her. However, he is already engaged. Logan, the duke's brother, had a hand in making sure Juliana and the duke had no correspondence, for he was protecting his clan. He is a stubborn Scot and wants to be Laird of Clan Kinross. His brother strikes a deal with him so they can help Juliana out with her predicament. Juliana and Logan never expected the love they would have for each other, but they both still keep secrets from the other, affecting their growing relationship. Juliana is not afraid to fight and protect who she loves, but Logan needs to see that love makes one stronger, not weaker.

Logan doesn't know what to make of his woman, "...but at last she fixed her gaze on Logan, opened her mouth, and asked, “Is the lamb all right?” Logan stared down at her , unsure whether to laugh or shout at her until her ears bled..." Lina doesn't wait for her man, girl just speeds things up, “Aye, if you’d rather—” Logan didn’t get a chance to finish before she snatched his arm and dragged him through the formal gardens and onto a graveled path..." Logan has no problem telling his lady future plans, “consummate? Oh, we’ll consummate the marriage, bòcan.” The man can be a big baby when he doesn't get what he wants, “a man doesn’t want a rest after a brawl. He wants his woman,” he grumbled , but he allowed her to ease him back against the pillows..." I really enjoyed this book, I loved Logan.