Hello last started book of 2019 and first finished book of 2020! I'm glad I finished and started on such a great note.

✓s: This had a bunch of tropes I love (with a few I have mixed feelings about done) brilliantly. Miranda was a complicated delight, Aden was a scheming strategist who admits that he can be bratty and that he's capable of feelings, the villain squicked me out, the side characters were lovely and complicated (even Miranda's brother wasn't a cardboard stand-in), and it kept me engaged the entire time. It would've been easy to go melodramatic with it (and I don't mind that), but I really enjoyed the direction Enoch took it in, and how humorous it was in places without being farcical.

✘s: Nothing really! There was maybe a little contrived seeming drama between Aden and Miranda, but it wasn't without reason and it resolved quickly enough.

tl;dr: Super enjoyable; I'll probably re-read/listen to the audiobook one day, and I'm definitely looking forward and seeking out book #3.


Disclaimer: Thanks to Netgalley & the publisher for the free ARC, with no incentive or coercion on your parts.

When caught in a dire predicament, can a miss set aside her animosity to require help from the one man she despises...

While I instantly loved Niall and Amy from the previous book, I was not sure about Miranda.
She took an instant dislike of Aden because of him being rumored as a gambler, while her very brother lost herself in a wager. Why I first thought she was one to be ill-positioned to give lessons, to be so judgmental when it is her own family which has fallen down at the gambling tables. She is also blind, her animosity against Aden prevent her to see the kind soul he is, one who rescues stray dogs and dances with Wallflowers.
She intrigued Aden at first because she spoke her mind but still she hold a grudge against him when he had done nothing to really earn it except some gossips. After so many rebuffs, I wondered if he has a masochist side, she is extremely disagreeable and he had done nothing to deserve her scolding.
Why I would have let her and her predicament without a glance even if it wasn’t on her own doing.

It is a story with its lot of villains, sure the cheater first who is after what he can’t afford by manipulating people to do his binding, but also the coward who handed his sister to settle his impossible debt and then last the heroine who decided that someone is not worthy of her presence because of some hearsay
Then why does Aden ask for more and turn even the other check. Is he a glutton for punishment ?
When the villain get his reward, he could have get worse, I think Miranda’s brother got lucky to escape unscathed.
The villain gots his due but the brother earned a bit more than a good scolding.
Ultimately Miranda redeemed herself when she finally rely to him, but it took time when not once did he do anything to prove he was not one to be trusted.

It has needed to reach half mark for the story to get the characters to trust one another when at every turn Aden proves Miranda he is trustworthy and reliable.
In all, it is a fun read with witty banters and a clever hero trying to always be one step ahead the bad guy and his meddling family.
This is a story about brotherhood, family love and the forgiveness you may have when it is your kin that are involved.
4 stars

I was granted an advance copy through Edelweiss by the publisher St Matin’s Paperback. I prior to it preordered my own.
Here is my true and unbiased opinion.

When her brother finds himself up to his neck in crippling debt from gambling, Miss Miranda Harris finds herself being forced into marriage with the wily retired military Captain who has ruined her brother. As loathsome as she finds him, Miranda knows she must seek help from Aden McTaggert, the wild Highlander who is the brother of her future sister-in-law.

Aden knows nothing about English high society but he's familiar with women and gaming. In order to keep his inheritance and the money that funds Aldriss Park, his home in Scotland, and supports all its tenants, he and his brothers must find English brides, and soon. His mother's decree is barbaric, but he has no choice, so when the intriguing Miranda Harris asks for his help, offering to help him through London society if he'll teach her how to think like a gambler, he decides to play along. Aden finds her beautiful and she peaks his curiosity, but he knows she has her own agenda and he's not sure he can trust that the sparks flying between them are real and not just part of a game she's playing.

Probably 4.5 stars, but I liked this book so much more than its predecessor. Aden was fabulous. He was such an intelligent, lovable hero and I liked that he was always several steps ahead of everyone, even if he was perhaps a bit too quick to forgive Miranda. Miranda nearly ruined this for me at the beginning with her immediate judgment of Aden based on gossip and hearsay before she'd even met him. What was worse was the fact that even after Aden kept proving himself to her repeatedly, she still kept doubting him and sniping at him. Luckily, Miranda did some serious developing, realized her errors and then did some serious groveling and apologizing. I appreciated her taking responsibility for her earlier meanness and apologizing, though I do wish she'd been more willing to hold her brother and uncle at least a little bit responsible for their mistakes, rather than just blaming all gamblers. But she was in a stressful situation and eventually was so sweet to Aden that I could forgive her too. Sidenote: while I find Francesca to be very interesting, she's still been a terrible mother, no matter how she justifies her behavior, and I liked seeing her begin to open her eyes just a bit to the effect her behavior had on her sons and I hope to see her taking some actual responsibility in future books. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and thought it had a great villain and a hero who made the story. I always like the quiet, mysterious types and I'm looking forward to the next book.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book kept me on the edge of my seat every step of the way! Once I finally tore myself away from it to get some work done, I couldn't stop thinking about how the story would end. It did not disappoint.
It was sexy, steamy and had strong women and men - an all around fantastic read. Miranda was everything you what an a heroine to be... even down to the unexpected twist at the end. The MacTaggert brothers were so fun and full of life! Reading the accent did throw me a bit at the beginning, but I promise it does get easier. This was my first Scottish romance but it definitely won't be my last.

Scot Under the Covers is set to release on January 28th. I would suggest a pre-order for this one... you won't be sorry.

Thank you so much to NetGalley, St. Martin's and Suzanne Enoch for the ARC.

After reading It's Getting Scot In Here last year (which I really enjoyed) I couldn't wait to start the next MacTaggert brother story in Scot Under the Covers. Though it had some issues, I enjoyed it overall and look forward to the last of the brothers finding true love.

Where Niall and Amy were thrown together in the last book, his brother Aden was actively pursuing Miranda in this one. Which... okay that's the biggest problem I had here. Not that he's interested in her, but why. It comes off as Aden liking Miranda because she puts up a fight. She's a challenge to him and he likes that because he sees the other English women he's met as boring. I don't know, it got better, but the whole set-up for their romance came off very much hunter-and-prey with the way Aden was pursuing her and I wasn't a fan.

But that wasn't something I really thought about much when I was actually reading Scot Under the Covers, more a reflection afterward. As I was reading, I didn't have much of an issue with anything, if I'm being honest. The banter between Miranda and Aden had just the right amount of snark and sexual tension to keep me hooked, and I liked that it wasn't Aden that Miranda was being "sold" to because of her brother's gambling debts (because I definitely would have had issues with that combined with their rocky start).

Neither protagonist was terribly memorable on their own in the grand scheme of historical romances, but together in the book they worked well. Aden isn't the nicest of the MacTaggert brother, instead known as cunning and secretive. I think he adapted the best while retaining his Highland heritage over the course of the story. It's clear he's making certain sacrifices for Miranda once he develops true feelings for her.

And Miranda becomes less "prey" seeking an escape from her life and more a natural partner for Aden. The relationship didn't feel off balance with one person holding more power than the other here and I appreciated that they kept each other on a fairly level playing field. I think it all contributed to a romance that was not only steaming but also had a deeper emotional level to it.

I flew through Scot Under the Covers. Despite the way things started, I found both characters intriguing enough to follow the whole way through and I definitely want to read the next in the series. The Wild Wicked Highlanders series has proven to be a strong set of books so far and I would definitely recommend checking out the first book as well as this one.

Scot Under the Covers is the second book in the Wild Wicked Highlanders series.
5 stars!!
This was a great story!! I really liked it from beginning to end. I can honestly say that Aden one of my favorite heroes that I have read in a while. I loved his personality and his big heart when it came to his family and his animals. He stole my heart when he takes in a dog and without thinking it twice bathed, fed and took her to his room. Miranda doesn't like him at first. She hates that he gambles. Her family has had a very bad experience in dealing with wagers gone wrong. It is not until her brother decides to use her as payment in a gambling debt that she asks Aden for his advice in how to get out of it. Miranda was very determined and did not want to be left out of the loop in Aden's plans. She has a hard time admitting that Aden is a good man and that his gambling is not so out of control like her brother's. It does take her a while for her to see Aden for who he really is, a good man who likes to gamble but knows his limits. It did annoy me a little that she would keep reminding Aden of his gambling past, when since the beginning, he had proved to her that he was an honest and good man.
This book had many great characters and even the villain made the story so interesting.

I highly recommend this book! Go ahead and read the first one too, it's not required, but it's also a great one! I can't wait to read Coll's story.

Thank you to the publisher for the ARC given through NetGalley for an honest review.

What started out as a typical historical romance turned into more: a little bit of a thriller with a heist and a terrible villain. And I loved it!
Highlander Aden McTaggart is in London at his mother's behest to find a wife or be cut off. He's not interested in any of the Sassenachs until Miranda Harris insults him. When her brother gets in too deep with a high stakes gambler who wants her as payment. she goes to the one man who might give her insight to how she could get out of it. Aden promises her to help as partners, as he uses every trick in his book to get her free and falls for her in the process.
I love Aden, his sense of honor in not wanting to trap Miranda into another match, his humor, and his rambunctious family (plus dog). The love scenes are romantic and sigh worthy (Ms Enoch always writes them so well!) And though the end was a little abrupt, I understand it's probably due to Coll's book coming next. Coll the giant, the one who just ran naked into the street with only his claymore...you can bet your life I will be waiting for his book with baited breath!
You don't have to have read the first book, though to understand the family dynamics and situation with the mother I'd recommend it (plus it's pretty good too!)

Who doesn’t love a good ‘fish out of water’ story? This is the second book in a series about 3 Highlanders/brothers who are forced to come to London and find wives. Aden finds his in Miranda but must help her to free herself from an obligation to marry to save her gambling brother. Miranda’s brother , who is engaged to Aden’ s only sister, falls deep in debt to the villain of the book and agrees to help force Miranda into marriage to the Captain to pay off the debt and keep his secret from his parents and fiancée. And that’s the problem with the book, In my opinion; given what has been established in book one of the series and this one, there is no way that Aden and his brothers would let their sister marry a man that allowed someone to blackmail him into ‘selling’ his sister to pay off his debts. It’s a huge flaw in the book but I did enjoy it nevertheless. I always enjoy Enoch’s books and this was no exception. Aden and Miranda were well matched and this was a nice addition to the series. I am now looking forward to the eldest brother’s story.

4 1/2 stars

Scot Under the Covers turned out to be a really fun read! It started with the ridiculous boot throwing battle between the older MacTaggert brothers, a mention of Rory, the oddly dressed, stuffed stag, and Brogan, Aden’s unexpected rescue dog. The plot thickened with the lost wager from a brainless twit. But that brought out the battle of wits between Aden and Miranda, which kept me entertained from the get-go. Aden’s dry sense of humor also had me in stitches more times than I care to count, especially when he was trying to behave.

“Dunnae touch it, woman. Ye’d be setting it loose, and all sorts of mayhem could result.”

And the villain...well, I’ll just say Vale deserved what he got. I just wish his comeuppance came a little sooner than it did.

I am anticipating what could possibly await Coll!

I received an advance reader copy from Netgalley and this is my honest review.

Truly a great story and a great read!

Miranda Harris finds herself in trouble when her brother gambles away her future so she approaches the lesser of two evils, Aden Mactaggert, with questions on how she might be free.

I loved the characters and development in this book. The storyline is actually quite similar to one of Suzanne Enoch’s other books, which I also loved. I thought the relationship was well developed and I was not disappointed!!!
I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Rating: 💍💍💍💍💍

The kind of book you can’t put down until you’ve read the very last page. What happens when your brother gambles away your freedom to a predatory gambler and cheat who has spent a lifetime threatening all manner of men in order to move up in society. It’s also what happens when you risk asking for help from a man you have roundly insulted. It all comes right in the end when she proposes a solution. The HEA is worked for and seems elusive but becomes hard won. Enjoyable.

This was a solid second installment in what’s shaping up to be an absolutely delightful series. Series that follow different family members, allowing you to see them as their bonds grow over the course of several books, are some of my favorites.

Miranda and Aden are such a great pair. Her personality is strong and she’s got a great head on her shoulders; he’s a brawny highlander but he also uses his brain, and he truly values Miranda’s thoughts and centers her consent in all things in a really modern way.

I do wish that Miranda had ultimately had more of an active role in the back half of the book. And I’m crossing my fingers that they’re still going to be working some things through with Matthew for his part in the conflict sometime in the next book.

Gotta love those wild wicked Highlanders:) I thoroughly enjoyed this story and loved everything about it! This is Aden and Miranda's story and ooooh, what a story it is!!

Aden is my type of hero....not only is he a tall and gorgeous Highlander, he prefers to wear a kilt, has a wicked sense of humour and doesn't care what anyone thinks of him. He's also a gambler (an honest one!) and when he's asked to help solve a situation that involves a dastardly villain who ruins lives of other gamblers, he accepts the challenge, especially since it involves Miranda, a lady he's sure is THE one!! Miranda is proper in all ways and always goes by the rules, plus she detests gamblers since gambling has already brought ruin to some of her family members. When she finds herself blackmailed into marrying a man who holds her brother's gambling debts in his hands, she has no choice but to turn to Aden for help. She soon learns that there is more to Aden than she first suspected and that she doesn't hate him at all:) Lots of passion and heat soon follows, as well as a plan to free her and others from the villain's grip!

I was given an ARC of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

This book is the second of the series, I have also read the first book but you do not need to in order to enjoy this one. I loved the main characters, Aden and Miranda. Aden is not your usual Scot, he’s secretive and intelligent which takes the book in many twists and turns. I also enjoyed all of the secondary characters especially the immediate family of the main characters. And the bad guy in the story was perfect as well. 5 stars.

I really liked it. It was a lovely, quick read. I can always count on Ms. Enoch to deliver a good, sweet historical romance. I could not put this down (even if it doesn't seem so based on how long I was reading it), but that's not to say there aren't some elements of the story that could have been better.
I had some difficulty getting into it the first 3 chapters or so but later the story picked up and I got engrossed. It was little slow to get started and much too quick to wrap up. It kept me engaged and wanting to read it until the very end. I loved the plot and the back story of the three highlander brothers in England looking for brides because their mother deemed it so.
I loved the hero, Aden, so much. He was such an amazing character. He's funny, a proud man, smart, devious, determined, and fiercely loving. He absolutely made this story for me, I loved him so damn much and it was nearly impossible not to. I liked Miranda too but not as much as Aden. I loved these two characters, as individuals and as a couple. They were both great, well-rounded characters who we got to see a lot of growth for throughout this book. The chemistry and repartee between them was excellent. I loved the richness of the characters and the story line. And the ending made me happy.
Silly title aside, if you ever need a book that'll satisfy your need of happy ending then this is it. Oh and also, look at that gorgeous cover, it's impossible to resist it.

What a wonderfuombook! I enjoyed this story immensely. Those 3 brothers are a hoot
Love Aden intelligence and personality. Miranda was perfect for him. Now, i cant wait to read Coll's story.

I liked the storyline and setup for this romance novel. I personally prefer more steam in my historical romance novels - that's my only complaint!

This book was great! I loved the romance, and I loved how quickly Aden realized he liked Miranda. There was a solid plot aside from the romance, and I really liked it. While Miranda sought Aden's help in saving herself, Aden was supporting her, not doing the saving solo. There was a subplot with Aden's mother that will likely tie into the next book, and I want to see what happens next. It's clear the mother had to leave their father for a good reason, and I want to see how they reform their relationship.

This was a little slower moving than I like. Typically when I read historical romance, I am all the way into the story and read quickly. This one was much slower than I usually read. That being said, the characters are great. I wanted to know more about both Aden and Miranda and was excited to find out how their story resolved.

Thank you netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This was an interesting Highland/English romance. I admired Miranda's grit and determination to call the shots after her brother gambles her off to a stranger. She enlists Aiden's help and both plot to ruin the Captain. While the storyline was entertaining I wasn't crazy about how Aiden seemed to call most of the shots. I felt Miranda had very little control on what was decided around her and Aiden pushed the sexual attraction a bit much.
But overall worth the read.