Thank you Net Galley, Elliot Fletcher, and Avon Publishing for an E-arc of this book!

I can’t believe I started this series out of order! I didn’t realize it was a series that follows siblings. I can’t wait to read about Mal and April now!

I loved the characters in this book. Juniper and Callum both have some family that work through in this book as the learn to love and be happy with each other. I love the banter between the siblings and close friends too! Such an enjoyable, spicy read!

Thank you Avon and Harper Voyager for the ARC!

I ate this up! Black cat Juniper and golden retriever Callum were the perfect match! It starts off SPICY in the prologue and then you have to feel all the yearning from Callum as he has to watch himself around his little brother’s ex fiancé. Elliot Fletcher did such a great job with this book! I haven’t read Whisky Business but now I feel like I need to go back in time and read the first book. I loved the age gap, the brother’s ex drama, the small town drama, the spice! He fell first….this was great. Checked all the boxes!

Oh I ate this UP!!!!! I was so excited to return back to the Isle of Skye and the Macabes after loving April & Mal in Whisky Business. This had the perfect mix of tension and romantic moments, and I loved the banter between the two seemingly opposite main characters. They both are great at hiding their true feelings except to each other, and their communication was top tier. I am extremely interested in Alastair’s book now, to get into his head, after all of this went down between his brother and his ex-fiancée.

Scotch on the Rocks was an amazing opposites attract romance that follows Juniper Ross and Callum Macabe. The second in Fletcher’s The Macabe Brother’s series, readers get to see characters return from book 1, Whisky Business, as supporting characters.

Callum felt a deep connection with Juniper from the moment he met her - only to find out she was his brother’s fiancée. After their devastating breakup, Juniper swears off any relationship with a Macabe - even a simple friendship. The chemistry and tension between these two is perfection - and the banter builds throughout the novel. It's easy to immediately see that Callum has fallen hard for Juniper.

In addition to the swoony worthy romance, the book also explores themes connected to belonging and found family. Fletcher tackles difficult topics with grace and manages to keep the book feeling lighthearted while also being heartfelt and true to the topics within the pages.

This novel had the perfect mix of tropes, and you will love it if you enjoy:
-Opposites Attract
-She’s Grumpy/He’s Sunshine
-He Falls First
-Brother’s Ex-Fiancée
-Brief Fake Dating
-Small Town

*I received an advanced copy of Scotch on the Rocks - all opinions are my own*

Scotch on the Rocks by Elliot Fletcher is a captivating romance that exceeded my expectations. The story of Callum and Juniper, set in a charming Scottish village, is filled with tension, humor, and heartfelt moments. The chemistry between the characters is electric, making their journey from forbidden love to a happy ending truly engaging. Fletcher masterfully balances humor, emotional depth, and romance, keeping readers hooked from start to finish. The dual timeline is handled beautifully, adding depth to the characters' backstory without losing momentum. This book is a must-read for romance fans, offering a mix of found family, small-town charm, and a slow-burn love story. I received this book as compensation for my review, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a compelling romance.

OH BOY THIS IS A MUST READ! 5 Stars!
I had such high expectations for Callum and Junipers love story going into this book and boy oh boy did Elliot exceed them!! This is an ex fiance's brother romance... need I say more? No, but I will. I devoured this book in a sitting! The tension between Cal and Juniper was palpable. I wanted these two to get together from the very first page and when their love story finally ended in a HEA I believed in it!!
What you will find inside this 5 star read!
❤️‍🔥 Age gap romance (8 years)
❤️‍🔥 Black cat x Golden Retriever
❤️‍🔥 My ex-fiances brother is my soul mate, who knew? HE DID PAGE 1. So yeah he YEARNS.
❤️‍🔥 Tension and angst!!
❤️‍🔥 Banter, lots of it!!
This book will leave you wanting more of their story long after you finish the last page. This book is worth your time and money and I recommend that you immediately preorder this book, and the first in this interconnected standalone series if you haven't read Whiskey Business. Elliott Fletcher's writing is captivating and she will quickly become an auto buy author for you just as she has become for me.
Scotch on the rocks will be out in the world July 8th, 2025 and if I could personally deliver it to everyone I would! Anyways, thank you Avon and NetGalley for the eARC, I adore the Macabe brothers.

I couldn't wait to read this ARC after absolutely loving Whisky Business last year. I am happy to report that I was not disappointed and Elliot Fletcher has earned her spot as a new auto-read author for me. For my preferences, she sparks the perfect balance of humor, emotional depth, and spice.

This book had me hooked and ready from the prologues alone. Callum has been in love with Juniper since he met her, right before she was introduced to him as his brother's girlfriend. EIGHT YEARS LATER we get to see them navigate their proximity, semi-hostile banter, and simmering attraction. The whole book had me engrossed - it has fantastic banter, a charming, idyllic setting in a small village of Scotland, so much pining, and plenty of heat. Plus, there is an undercurrent of emotion and a bit of messiness that makes for a heartachingly wonderful time. I cannot recommend this book/series enough for anyone who loves romance.

Thank you to Avon and Harper Voyager and NetGalley for an ARC to read and review.

Romance readers, brace yourselves: he’s the local veterinarian AND a golden retriever. 😍

Thank you for this eARC, @avonbooks - I could not have loved Scotch on the Rocks more. The chemistry between Callum and Juniper was off the charts. This book is a masterclass in the second chance romance - to be honest, I am *usually* not a big fan of dual timeline, but Fletcher does it perfectly here. She starts the story seven years in the past and then moves to the present - and stays there. This framing kept me engaged the entire story and I read this one in less than 24 hours.

Here’s what readers can expect:
- Found family
- Small-town romance
- Forbidden love (brother’s ex fiancé)
- Golden retriever/black cat
- Isle of Skye/ lush Scottish settings
- Forced proximity
- Slow burn (mostly)
- He’s down bad

@elliotfletcherwrites ‘s Scotch on the Rocks is out July 8 and I highly recommend this one for your summer TBR!

Trust me, I’ve spent a lot of time in Scotland (on my Kindle) this spring. 🫶🏻

I loved the banter in the story and how the two main characters were so different yet so connected. This series is becoming one of my favorites, and I'm excited to read more by Fletcher.

Thank you to NetGalley and Elliot Fletcher for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

I’m obsessed with this series! I squealed when I saw this approval in my inbox and the book itself did not disappoint.

I wasn’t sure how “brother’s ex-fiancé” was going to work, but this book pulled it off. I was rooting for Juniper and Callum from page one. I was intrigued by her character in Whisky Business, so I loved getting a deeper dive into who she is. Seeing older brother Callum absolutely PINING after her was perfection. This is fully that scene in New Girl where Nick says “stop being so mean to me or I’m going to fall in love with you!”

I wanted a bit more of Juniper’s background and history, but the character growth with both MCs was well done. The tension, the flirting, the banter: it was exactly what I was hoping for! I cannot wait to see what’s in store next for the Macabe family.

This book has a lot of emotions. I could relate to the FMC by not voicing myself and standing my ground. The MMC shows her that love and push she needs to gain control. The banter was a little much but I still enjoyed it. I’m planning on going to Scotland because of this book.

Oh my god you guys, the nicknames. The yearning. The ability to competently remodel a bathroom.

This is the second black cat & golden retriever romance I've read this year and I fear that MMCs who are just so down bad might be my new favorite. The characters that Elliot Fletcher has created are just so good. There were times in this book that the pacing felt a little off, or the plot felt a little shallow (more Juniper backstory please), but the characters carried me through.

Probably a pretty niche comparison, but I'm a big reader of Dramione fanfiction (with a side of Panville), and Juniper has some serious Pansy vibes. In the best possible way.

Thank you to Avon and Harper Voyager for the opportunity to read and review.

4 / 5 Stars
I enjoyed “Whisky Business,” so I was excited to read the next in the series! A tiny plot summary: Juniper Rose has always felt like an outcast. The people in her town can be heard saying “she wears so much black, she looks like she works in the mortuary.” (Boo, black matches everything, you judgmental townsfolk). But she moved back to her hometown after her father died and her mother needed help running their inn. That was right around the time her fiancé, Alistair, ended their relationship over FaceTime (so shitty, dude). But Juniper doesn’t need anyone. She can do it all on her own. Except when she can’t and needs help from Alistair’s super hot brother, Callum. Callum has been in love with Juniper since before he knew she was dating his brother. But they are off limits to each other and honestly, doesn’t that much make it hotter and more tension filled?

When I first heard about the brother’s ex-fiancé idea, I had no clue how it could be pulled off but I thought it worked here. Having Callum be in love with Juniper even before he knew she was dating his brother was the most logical way to connect them and make it seem tangible and even remotely okay.

Everyone loves Callum (“Community Ken” as Juniper calls him) and he is a simple man with two main motivations: 1) be the caretaker for everyone and 2) be down BAD for Juniper. Juniper felt like a much more complicated character – she spent time in the foster system, the town gossips and is unkind to her pretty often, she feels like people leave her easily because she just isn’t enough, and all of that has hardened her. Their chemistry together was hot and I had felt like some of the spice in “Whiskey Business” was a bit repetitive and I do not have that complaint here. These two figured out how to do everything but in many creative ways.

I did feel like there were a few areas that didn’t get fully explored for both characters. For example, Callum was in the army and we heard about his experience once (and it sounded pretty traumatic) and then never again. Or Juniper mentions that in foster care, she learned that it was better not to draw attention to herself, but she clearly now stands out in this town so I wanted to know more about how that felt or how she got there.

That being said, it feels like the series is continuously developing and growing so I am excited for the next book. I am assuming it will be about Alistair, so that will be interesting to read. Oh, and you get to learn new Scottish terms with every read.

Thank you to Avon and Harper Voyager and NetGalley for providing this eARC! All opinions are my own.

I enjoyed reading Callum and Juniper's story. I didn't read the first book in the series. The banter between the two were great. I enjoyed the setting of the book. I can't wait to read more from the series. I look forward to reading more from Elliot Fletcher.

Thank you to Avon and Harper Voyager, and NetGalley for ARC of this story in exchanged for my honest opinion.

I really wanted to like this story -- I liked Callum and Juniper and I was intrigued by the plot -- a woman falls for her ex-fiance's brother who has always had feelings for her. However, I DNF - I almost made it to the end, but I wasn't invested enough in the story to complete the novel.

The issues I had was the pacing of the story. At times it was just extremely slow and there were too many details of the character's mundane actions and not enough interaction or actual action. Basically, at times it was a little boring. Also, the tension just wasn't there. There were so many sidestories that distracted from the main plot that I think the stakes weren't really clear. Why couldn't they be together? It wasn't really clear and then Alistair suddenly appears (and frankly I was kind of uninvested at that point and just quit the story.

Also, there were BIG time jumps too which subtracted from the tension as well.

I liked the characters, but just didn't feel invested in the story.

This novel transported this American directly to the cozy small Scottish town of the Macabe Family. A touching and spicy tale of two lovers destined to be companions.

Scotch on the Rocks was a fun romance that featured a golden retriever Scottish man (who knew?), a broody Scottish lass, and a grumpy cat. It starts out quick and jumps right into the story of Callum and Juniper. They are fun, grumpy, and somehow always dirty, in many ways. Scotch on the Rocks is an upbeat romance that makes your heart swoon with the how much love there is!

Absolutely loved this book! The character development for both main characters was amazing. I read this book in one sitting because I didn’t want to put it down. I’m also a sucker for a book playlist! If you love black cat/golden retriever, dual pov, brother’s ex, or “I hate you but not really” moments…. This book is for you!

Veterinarian, Plumber, and a comedian? I’m in love with a Macabe brother. I mean, how do you make plumbing sexy? Idk, but Callum does it.

June is my absolute favorite type of FMC, big black cat energy. Of course she just needs the right man to retract her claws (or dig them deeper, if that’s what you’re in to ;) In the end we all just want to be cherished and loved.

The way these two call each others bullshit, the yeaaaaars of pinging (his), and the push and pull of control in the bedroom—I am completely obsessed. Not to mention, I was cackling within the first few pages. Witty writing that hooks you in immediately and keeps you reading like it’s laced with MSG. With all that snark I was not expecting this book to make me cry, but damn it did that too.

All the forehead kisses and ear strokes for Ms. Fletcher!!

Thank you Net Galley for eARC!

Scotch on the Rocks was an enjoyable read. I loved Callum and felt sorry for him, having loving his brother’s girl from a far for years. He was right by not sleeping with Juniper when they ran into each other after her break up with Alistair. Juniper was using him as revenge but for some reason got her feeling hurt when he stopped it. Juniper was meh for me as the FMC. Her attitude was annoying at times. I get that she was adopted and she has some abandonment issues. She had been with her adopted parents since she was seven, you would think she could call them mom and dad. There were times when the writing felt off, like I missed a scene or something. Overall, I would recommend for a nice summer read. 4 stars!