⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 4/5

Thank you to Dreamscape Select, Lovewrite Publishing and NetGalley for providing me with this ARC of the Wild Scottish Gold audiobook, set for release on 5/20.

I’ve read most of Tricia O’Malley’s books and she somehow always manages to create cozy, magical, romantic tales that never feel formulaic despite their relative predictability of a HEA.

Have been loving the Enchanted Highlands series.

Title: Wild Scottish Gold
Series: Enchanted Highland #7
Author: Tricia O’Malley
Narrators: Amy London and Will Watt
Format: 🎧
Publisher: Dreamscape Select- Lovewrite Publishing
Genre: Romance
Audiobook Pub Date May 20, 2025
My Rating: 3 Stars
Pages: 354

Kaia Bissett came to Scotland for a fresh start. No entanglements. No mistakes. No mixing business with pleasure. But one impulsive, scorching night with a stranger shatters that promise—especially when the stranger turns out to be Thane Blackwood- Her new landlord, and apparently, her biggest rival.

I have read several Scottish stories by Ms. O’Malley and typically find them a fun read.
The two narrators have performed other audiobook and I have always liked it.

However, I found Kara was whiny and unlikeable but was due to the narrator’s delivery of her?
Really not but . I struggled a bit with it - I was sure there was going to be a HEA, ~ There were times I wasn’t so sure.
I have no doubt that I will want to read or listen to the next edition!

Want to thank NetGalley and Dreamscape Select for this Audiobook.
Audio Publishing Release Date scheduled for May 20, 2025.

Wild Scottish Gold is a sexy light-hearted addition to Tricia O'Malley's Enchanted Highlands series. It is the 7th book in the series, and this is one series where it helps to have read or listened to the prior books to get a full understanding and appreciation of how this story fits in with the others.

This installment focuses on American Kaia Bissett who is a metalsmith and jewelry designer who moves to the small Scottish town of Loren Brae after inheriting a small cottage from a great aunt. Kaia rents space from the local foundry until she can secure a few clients and establish herself in Scotland. Soon after arriving, she has a few run-ins with the owner Thane Blackwood, and the two can’t keep their hands off each other.

I listened to the audiobook version of this story narrated by Amy Landon and Will Watt. It is a wonderful mix of mid-west accents and heavy Scottish brogue, which I adored. Like other books in the series, the townsfolk are charming, as is the ghost of the castle Highland cow. It was also extremely enjoyable to see other couples from the previous books in the series make their appearances. This is a great summer listen and I recommend it to anyone looking for a little escapism.

I keep coming back to these audiobooks because the stories are light and fun and I like Will Watt. However, I think I've had my fill for now. I just feel like they've become repetitive? I'm not sure. This, for me, is def not a series to binge but it is something I've enjoyed.

Thank you so much to Netgalley for the opportunity to review this title. I attest that I am leaving my review voluntarily and honestly.

Really enjoyed. Could not stop listening. I loved all the characters. Have to read earlier books in this series.

This series gets more fun with each book! This book hits the right note of fun, spice and seriousness while keeping things light with the paranormal activities of the ladies and their familiars! This book wraps second chances, independence, love, support, friendship, fear, humor, spice and more in an engaging and entertaining storyline that is full of hot Scots and great banter. I personally have this series on my must listen list of books as the narrators (a male and a female) do an outstanding job of bringing the characters, events, emotions and spice to life. These books really bring my desire to travel to and through Scotland to life each time I listen to them. Although, I doubt I'll ever see a ghost coo, but how cool would that be!?! I can't wait to see what happens in the next book and I'll be anxiously awaiting the chance to listen to it soon!

This was a DNF for me. I might have like Wild Scottish Gold this if it wasn't an audiobook. Unfortunately, I did not like the narration. I especially had trouble with the female narrator. She read so quickly that I checked to see if my app was set to 1.5 speed (it wasn't). She also had so little emotion in her voice that it sounded like she was reading a recipe. If you are going to read this book, I recommend a paper or digital version, not the audiobook. Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy in return for my honest opinion.

The more of this series I read, the more I fall in love with it. Great romance, fun characters, and a little magic. It felt a bit rushed at points but thoroughly enjoyable read. Narrators did an excellent job.

I received an arc from netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

I love returning to Loren Brae with this series. This was another adorably quirky story. I loved Thane's relationship with his niece, it was quite adorable. The workplace romance was great and the two main characters had good chemistry. I feel like this is the spiciest in this series so far. I adored the raven familiar and seeing all the other creatures make appearances. The audio narration is as always steller and I loved the addition of a forge witch to the group. My only dislike was the one night stand trope, it's just not a favorite of mine. I think it makes the relationship too sudden. Overall an enjoyable 4 stars. Now when can I get Graham and Agnus' story.

This is such a fun series/ book. The myth, magic, mayhem makes for a great read and the men are perfect for their women. If you love Scottish mythology, friendship, and romance this is for you.
As for the narrators, they were great. The narrators had great pacing, voice acting, and accents.

This series always makes me smile. A Whirlwind romance, Clyde, and other magics... you just can't go wrong.

I was so happy to had been able to listen to this audiobook. I’ve loved all the books in this series but this one might be my favorite. Kaia’s story really resonated with me because of her journey to self acceptance and being able to trust and rely on other people after being hurt because she fell in love with the wrong person.. Thane was not what I was expecting but i might like him more then Ramsey (willow’s boyfriend). These characters are truly amazing and I’ll be so sad when this series ends. The audiobook was amazing the narrators sounded exactly like what I’d imagine them to sound like. Truly wonderful job!!

5/5 star! I absolutely loved this book. Wild Scottish Gold is book 7 in The Enchanted Highlands series. I have read every book in this series and have thoroughly enjoyed all of them. This one did not disappoint. I listened to the audio book and I could not turn it off. I finished it within 24 hours. I absolutely cannot wait for book 8 in the series to be released. Thank you so much to Netgalley, Tricia O’Malley and Lovewrite Publishing for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook.

Dual Narration- Will Watt & Amy Landon
Fabulous narration.

Such a fun magical listen. This story was very enjoyable. Kaia and Thane’s story was full of fun creatures, banter, humor, magic, and lots of heartwarming moments.

I love this series. I have yet to not enjoy one of the books. I really love Tricia O’Malleys writing style.

I did not care for the female narrator at all. It’s like she was having trouble breathing as she was reading this. Didn’t even get to the male narrator because I just couldn’t handle her.

I always love a good visit to my favorite Scottish land of magic- Loren Brae, with another visit to the Enchanted Highlands series. As always, my Scot-heart just adores this sweet and cozy fantasy world. Found family, Scottish lore, plenty of banter, and of course some magical romance- it’s always so much fun and always so charming. Kaia and Thane, the fierce new to town goldsmith and the grumpy Scotsman rival. These romances are always so fun and sweet- and of course, full of magic. And my favorite animals. I loved Kaia’s raven Murdoch…and of course, I’m always here for a Clyde, my favorite highland coo, making an appearance. WIld Scottish Gold is another great addition to this unique cozy fantasy world. Another great visit to Loren Brae!

The audio narration of this was delightful. Will Watt is always epically delicious and swoony - that Scottish brogue melts me every time. He's narrated the entire series, and every time I fall more and more in love with his voice and the delicious Scotsmen he portrays. Amy Landon has also narrated the entire series, and she's always charming. She's SUPER expressive, which I think really works for the content of the stories. And both do a great job with the varying accents. The narration is beautifully produced.

🌺Grumpy-Sunshine
🌺Cozy Fantasy
🌺One Night Stand
🌺Workplace rivals
🌺Bookish heroine
🌺New in town
🌺Scottish MMC
🌺He falls first
🌺Found family
🌺“aye , lass” (swooon)
🌺Forced proximity
🌺Who did this to you?
🌺angst

I received the arc of the audiobook and I think that really determined my overall experience. While I found it compelling and easy to listen to plot wise, I also found the female narrator to be very whiny whenever she was trying to display a different emotion. Sexy, sad, angry; it didn’t matter, she just sounded whiny. That experience automatically took off one star for me. This series is fairly formulaic and the author seemed to stretch for a reason for the main couple to struggle but overall I enjoyed the newest edition and I’ll likely read the next, just not on audio!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this arc. All opinions are my own.

This is the 7th book in The Enchanted Highlands series and follows Kaia and Thane.


~From Goodreads: "Sparks fly as goldsmith Kaia moves to Loren Brae only to clash with a very handsome rival.

Return to Loren Brae in this highly anticipated stand-alone novel in the best-selling Enchanted Highlands series. Wicked banter, Scottish myths, and heart-pounding romance make this series a fan favorite."~


Kaia has recently moved to Scotland after inheriting a family cottage. Soon after, she finds out that she is the next recruit in the Order of Caledonia. In order to become the Order's forge witch, she will need to pass her trials. While juggling these turn of events, she is also trying to stay away from Thane, her one night stand turned rival. Will she be successful?

Perfect if you enjoy:
Grumpy / Sunshine
One Night Stand
Workplace Rivals
Bookish Heroine
He Falls First
Found Family
Forced Proximity
“Who Did This To You?”
Protective MMC

Another Highlands hit from Tricia O'Malley. I was a little thrown off by the flow in the beginning but loved this magical Scottish romance.

Sparks fly as goldsmith Kaia moves to Loren Brae only to clash with a very handsome rival.
Return to Loren Brae in this highly anticipated stand-alone novel in the best-selling Enchanted Highlands series. Wicked banter, Scottish myths, and heart-pounding romance make this series a fan favorite.

I love this series so much, and Wild Scottish Gold was another great addition.

It's cozy fantasy filled with small town Scotland, rivals to lovers and they're both blacksmiths. I had so much fun with this one. Kaia and Thane were a perfect pairing. She's sweet and he's grumpy, these two were the missing piece the other needed. I also enjoyed that they both were competing for the same job because they are both blacksmiths. I thought the rivals to lovers was written really well and the chemistry sparked off the page. I think these two definitely have the steamiest story of the series so far.

The plot was fun and interesting. It kept my attention. I also liked Kaia's raven familiar.

Narrators Will Watt and Amy Landon did fantastic. I really enjoyed their voices and thought they worked nicely together. Plus they embodied the characters which helped immerse me into the story more.

A great addition to this series but I think could also be read as a standalone. Would recommend!