Having enjoyed the previous two novels from Megan Clawson, I was delighted to receive an ARC of her third novel.

The novel begins with Lady Alice living her best and wild life in London amongst other young aristocrats and royals. Lady Alice's family eventually have enough of her antics and decide that a cooling off period is required and so she is packed off to the remote Scottish Highlands in the hopes that some rural living will tame her wild self.
Adjusting to life in Scotland is difficult for Lady Alice, new rules, early mornings awakened by bagpipes and a less than amiable housekeeper to contend with Lady Alice is miserable. Her fate however changes when she finds a friend in Sophie one of the staff and adapts more to a slower pace of life and finds out the true meaning of friendship.
Lady Alice of course still longs for her life in London and is desperately itching to get back to her boyfriend, she makes a break for it and travels back to London and is met with some unpleasant news which sends her running back to Scotland as quick as she can and pondering whether she really does miss life as she knew it in London.

This was so good. I loved Falling Hard but wasn't as big of a fan of Love at First Knight so I wasn't sure what I would think of this one but I very quickly became obsessed with this book and the characters. I found myself stood crying while waiting for my bus during the Inverness parts and laughing at other parts. The characters were lovely and seeing Mrs B come to Alice's rescue and show her softer side made me so happy. Will definitely be recommending this and buying a copy when it's released!

DNF at 20%

Unfortunately I cannot push past the bad editing. No indents on paragraphs, multiple characters speaking without a break in paragraph to know who is speaking, paragraphs that last multiple pages on my kindle. It’s an editing nightmare!

When the book started, it was reading as a regency era novel, and suddenly characters were talking about their iPhones. I get their supposed to be modern era royalty, but the characterization just seemed incredibly scattered.

I regret that I can’t give this a better chance, but I tried my best.

I was totally immersed in this story from start to finish. A great rom com not to be missed.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC in return for an honest review.

As soon as I seen the kilt on this cover I knew I had to read it and I knew I would love it!

This is a slow burn romance book and we follow Lady Alice and Fraser who are pretty much the opposite of each other and fate has them meeting at one of her family's home in Balmoral, Scotland! This book is cute, funny, romantic and heartbreaking all at the same time. Our girl Alice just doesn't fit in with the royal's and as a sort of punishment she is sent to Scotland and that could be exactly what she needs to find that happiness that she is craving!

The friendships and finding that belonging in this book was perfect! And I really enjoyed the mental health representation in this book! I really enjoyed reading it!

In this heartwarming royal rom-com, our main character, Lady Alice, finds herself living at Balmoral Castle as a punishment for her reckless and improper behaviour in London's polite society. There, she meets the bagpiper Fraser and is swept up by his rough Scottish charm. As well as falling for him, she finds herself falling for the rugged and beautiful landscape surrounding her, and the quiet and more intentional living of the Scottish Highlands.

Their love was so soft and honest. Fraser saw the real Alice and not the facade she presented to the world. For the first time, she found herself being able to be just her, and to discover who she really was.

Alice was such a real character. I loved the complexities to her and her battles with her mental health. It was great to see such a raw representation of depression. I felt seen and really saw myself in her character. The way her depression was described connected me to the author as well, as it felt clear to me that the author was writing from her own heart.

Alice was crushed under the weight of expectations and had lost her excitement for life, unsure of what her purpose was. Her time in the Highlands of Scotland had her feeling free and weightless. I loved all of the descriptions of the beautiful environments she explored. The stunning beauty of the open hills and landscapes in Scotland is breathtaking; and being my home, it is wonderful to read about Alice's character experiencing the relaxation that I too find here.

Alice experiencing true friendships and intimacy for the first time in her life was also so heartwarming and sweet to read. Her character arc is a beautiful one, and I was really rooting for her.

I would highly recommend this fun and heartfelt royalty themed rom-com to any romance lovers. It was so cosy and full of exciting romantic tension, delightful friendships, and funny moments too. It was the perfect rom-com in my opinion, and the mental health representation was amazing to see!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the chance to read and review this!

*I received this book as an Advanced Readers Copy (ARC) for free in exchange for an honest review*

‘Kilted Lovers’ by Megan Clawson is such a good read. The book is the epitome of what an opposites attract love story should be, and I was disappointed to have finished it!

There is really good character development throughout, particularly that of the FMC, Alice. We see her go from a privileged wild child to a conscientious young woman, determined to be a better friend. I really enjoyed the coming of age aspect of the book and found it complimented the romance plot.

Two of my favourite romance tropes are slow-burn and forbidden love, and ‘Kilted Lovers’ delivered. The slow-burn element was well-paced in relation to the rest of the plot, which kept it exciting and made me want to read more so I could see what happened next. As for the forbidden love… who doesn’t want to see a Royal and a Piper to the Sovereign fall in love?

I would like to thank Avon Books UK and NetGalley for the complimentary copy of this book. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

As light and sweet as the best Scottish Tablet, as fizzy and refreshing as an ice-cold glass of Irn-Bru, and as satisfying as a perfectly cooked bowl of porridge! A genuinely fun, light-hearted and romantic read.

This book was so fun! The banter is top tier and I could not put this book down. And the story was very well written. I would highly recommend.

"Kilted Lovers" is the third book Megan Clawson has written and just like her other works, it does not disappoint. One thing I deeply appreciate about Clawson is the originality and freshness of her stories. They're not your run-of-the-mill romances.

In "Kilted Lovers", Lady Alice Walpole is the grand-niece of the King and a woman who doesn't know what she wants in life. As the book opens, we find her getting through everyday life floating from one party to the next. However, it's not something she particularly enjoys. And the society members she surrounds herself with aren't her friends, they're mere acquaintances.

After receiving another round of bad press, Alice is sent to Balmoral in the Scottish Highlands. by her parents to help straighten her out. But not before she has time to form an attachment to a rich playboy named Atticus. At first, Alice resents her time in Scotland, but as the story develops, she comes to discover the true meaning of love, friendships, and purpose.

The MMC Alice met in Balmoral, Fraser Bell captured my heart and is a character I found myself falling for. Clawson has done a masterful job in making him both realistic and swoony. Without giving away any spoilers, it was a pleasure as a reader to sit back and watch Alice and Fraser's relationship unfold.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the book! The first few chapters were a little slow for me, but once I got past them, the story started to grow on me. I only wish Fraser and Sophie had been more present in the final few chapters. I give this book a solid 4 stars. I can't wait for Clawson's next book.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for allowing me to enjoy an Advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I loved this one. I was thrilled when I got the book because I follow Megan on Instagram and have been so excited to read one of hers. This one was so lovely, super cosy and towards the end I couldn’t put it down. I can’t wait to read more from her now!

Lovely romcom set mainly at Balmoral Castle. Nice depiction of depression and how easy for others to mock what they don’t understand.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC! As I proceeded to begin this read it became difficult connecting with the characters. I would have wished there would have been a bit more background mentioned. More so on Fraser. I don’t know if it was just me but I had a perplexing time following along the plot. I found myself at times rereading certain paragraphs/sentences. Perhaps this is why I gave this read a 2.75 rating.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC. Honestly - I went in blind to this book based purely off of the name and cover. And my goodness - what a DELIGHT. I will say it felt like a clunky start but I am so glad I stuck with it.

Adorable, just adorable, I am a hopeless romantic and I just love love, this book was sm fun!! Royal love story?? Hell yeah. I knew I'd love this book since I've read Love At First Knight which was just as amazing!!

I’m a big fan of this author, and couldn’t resist grabbing the ARC from Netgalley the moment it appeared. A slow-burn romance between Lady Alice Walpole and Fraser, opposites attract in this predictable, lighthearted tale set in the Scottish Highlands.

A nice surprise was the additional depth in the storyline, which thoughtfully included themes of self-value, mental well-being, and supportive friendships. I found their lively banter entertaining and easy to follow. The smooth transitions between chapters keep the story moving at a nice pace.

I’m looking forward to this author’s future works and happily submit my review.

Oh my goodness, this was such a cute romance story by Megan Clawson!
I really liked all the characters portrayed in this book, everyone just seems to get along with each other. The story mainly focuses on Lady Alice who got told by her father to stay in Balmoral as a way to reflect on her actions as she caused havoc one night with Atticus - the ‘love of her life’. A month into being in Balmoral, she wonders why Atticus has not been in contact with her until she eventually learns the truth about Atticus’ radio silence. She was quite naive when she arrived in Scotland but she comes to learn her lesson and becomes a better version of herself after having her heart broken. She also had Fraser and Sophie whom she became friends with within a short amount of time and they showed true friendship by being by her side whenever she is down.

This actually leads to the topic of mental health which the way it was delivered in this book was very good. Alice seems to think she’s lonely and finds herself depressed most of the time, beating herself up for ruining something good in her life but in the end, she tackles those obstacles and finds help on how to become better. I feel like the message it gave was important as everyone goes through mental health and you’re never alone, there is always people stuck by you when you need them. It doesn’t matter what you look like whether you’re a royal like Alice or different levels of classes. There’s always people a call away.

Wow I feel like I went very deep on that topic but I have developed a soft spot for Fraser and Alice. It took me 3 days to read it as I was so immersed into the story and with the way it was written, it just flowed so well.

⭐ 3.5 stars (rounded up to 4) | Contemporary Romance | Found Family & Second Chances

This book features an unlikely heroine, a swoon-worthy Scot, and a setting that steals the show

After loving Megan Clawson’s debut, Falling Hard for the Royal Guard, I jumped at the chance to read Kilted Lovers. Once again, Clawson delivers a heartfelt story featuring a protagonist struggling with mental health, family expectations, and the search for purpose.

Lady Alice Walpole has wealth, status, and every opportunity at her fingertips—so why isn’t she happy? Her family certainly doesn’t understand, especially when her attempts to fill the void have led to a few unfortunate scandals. To save face (and get her away from bad influences and the society pages), her parents ship her off to Balmoral Castle in Scotland. A punishment in their eyes, but for Alice, it might just be the fresh start she didn’t know she needed.

I’ll be honest—I didn’t expect to sympathise with an entitled, poor-little-rich-girl character like Alice. But Clawson’s writing gives her depth, making her struggles feel real and relatable. Her first meeting with Fraser, the castle’s head gamekeeper, is hilarious, and their slow-burning connection is both sweet and heartfelt.

Fraser is initially reserved and aware of the differences in status between himself and Alice. Yet beneath that formality is a kind, steady presence—the exact kind of grounding force Alice needs.

The side characters bring so much warmth to the story, especially Sophie, the lively maid who absolutely steals every scene she’s in and becomes Alice's best friend. And the setting? Absolute perfection. Balmoral Castle and the nearby village of Braemar made me want to wrap myself in tweed and tartan and book a flight to Scotland immediately.

While the love story is lovely, this book is also about friendship, belonging, and finding your place in the world—even when it feels impossible. Alice’s journey isn’t tied up in a neat little bow; she’ll continue to face challenges, but there’s a sense of hope and resilience in the ending that feels wonderfully real.

I didn’t love this quite as much as Falling Hard for the Royal Guard, but it was still a charming and heartfelt read. If you enjoy books with a strong sense of place, found family themes, and a romance that’s as tender as it is slow-burning, Kilted Lovers is worth a read.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC! All opinions are my own.

Kilted Lover delivers a delightful and heartwarming romance that sweeps you away to the majestic Scottish Highlands, specifically, one of my absolute favourite royal residences, Balmoral. Lady Alice Walpole, tired of disastrous dates and a life of superficial glamour, is banished to Balmoral to "clean up her act" after a particularly public faux pas. What she finds there is so much more than punishment; it's a chance for genuine self-discovery.
The author skillfully weaves a sweet romance with thoughtful discussions on difficult topics, notably mental health, which is handled with sensitivity and respect. Alice's journey of growth is truly endearing. While the premise is undeniably fictional and escapist, the core themes of finding your worth, forging authentic connections, and embracing a healthier perspective resonate deeply.
Balmoral, with its rugged beauty and storied history, provides the perfect backdrop for Alice's transformation. The descriptions of the landscape are vivid and evocative, making you feel as though you're right there alongside her, experiencing the tranquillity and charm of the estate. And it's no secret that Balmoral holds a special place in my heart; its unique blend of royal grandeur and natural splendour shines through in every page.
Fraser Bell, the Piper to the Sovereign, is a refreshing contrast to Alice's London world. His preference for tartan over tuxedos and horses over social gatherings makes him an instantly appealing character. Their initial reluctance to interact blossoms into a genuine connection, and their romance unfolds naturally, without feeling rushed.
The supporting characters, Sophie, Jimmy, and Mrs. B, form a lovely close-knit circle that adds depth and warmth to the story. They are integral to Alice's journey, offering friendship and support that she desperately needs. Alice and Fraser are both flawed and relatable, and their individual struggles make their eventual happiness all the more satisfying. Kilted Lover is a charming and uplifting read that will leave you with a smile. It's a perfect escape for anyone who loves a good romance, a touch of royal intrigue, and the breathtaking beauty of Balmoral. I highly recommend it!

The best Megan Clawson book yet! Regally Blonde/Kilted Lovers (title is showing as both right now!), is a romcom set mainly at Balmoral. Lady Alice Walpole, niece of the King, is bored of life in London. The parties are full of boring posh folk, the topics of conversation are shallow and she is hounded by the press every time she steps out of line, or even appears to be doing something newsworthy. She is caught partying a little too hard with her latest crush, Atticus, and her parents decide to send her to Balmoral for the summer until the media forget what happened. There she meets a cantankerous housekeeper called Mrs B, a chatty maid called Sophie and her mornings begin with a bagpipes wake up call from Piper Fraser Bell.

The setting for this one is obviously still regal, but unlike her last two books, we do not return to the Tower of London, but the altogether more scenic Scotland. And with that comes gorgeous scenery, swimming in lochs and riding off on horseback, which really gives this story a few more dimensions, I loved the characters, particularly Sophie who is everything you'd want a true friend to be. Yes, the romance is all a bit 0-100 in a few chapters, but at least they all loveable and the character growth from Lady Alice becoming Ally makes the suspension of belief worthwhile.

There's a lot of talk about mental health, coping with the stigmatism around depression and defining self worth, which really gives this book a bit more oomph than just a romcom. A great read, with loveable characters, a great location and plenty of heart. Oh and a cameo from Theo in Love at First Knight too! I just hope we get to see Sophie pop up again.

Thanks to Netgalley and Avon for a free ARC in return for an honest review.