ABOUT THE BOOK
Calli Douglas has avoided romance for five years, bound by a promise she never should’ve made to a man she doesn’t love. Now, he refuses to let her go. When she leaves her backwoods hideaway to attend her cousin’s wedding, Calli has no intention of meeting a man. But fate has other plans—in the form of one scorching-hot Scotsman.
Aidan “Don Juan” MacTaggart is the living embodiment of carnal pleasure and seductive prowess, but he longs for love and commitment. The moment he sets eyes on Calli, the stunning American captivates him. Though she’s sworn off sex and romance, unraveling the mystery of why tantalizes Aidan almost as much as her sensual curves.
As their passion for each other inspires them to explore their steamiest desires, a deeper bond takes root. But when secrets from both their pasts threaten their happiness, they must confront their fears or lose everything.
MY REVIEW
Four weeks with Aidan MacTaggert? Ahem! Hello? Calli, Calli, Calli… give in already! It’s not every day you stumble upon a story about an out-of-work librarian living in a cozy cabin in the woods whose life is turned upside down by a charmingly wicked Scot on a mission. But that’s exactly the setup we have here.
Calli has got some serious rules: no sex, no love, and definitely no marriage. Fair enough, I get it. A painful past can leave anyone a bit gun-shy about romance. But when Aidan “Don Juan” MacTaggert struts into her life with his irresistible charm and cheeky Gaelic banter, those walls should have started crumbling right away, but her self doubts kept getting in the way.
Aidan is a different story. Determined to woo Calli in just four weeks, he’s ready to break all of her rules the moment he sets foot in her life. I mean, this guy is roguish and utterly lovable, and his attempts to seduce Calli are chuckle-worthy. Credit where it’s due, he comes off as sincere, and his dirty talk? Let’s just say it adds a fun layer to his character. And how sweet it is to see a man who values family.
However, as much as I wanted to root for this budding romance, I found myself hitting some bumps along the road. There’s something to be said for character development, and this story felt a bit repetitive with its cycles of secrets, steamy sex, and Calli’s persistent “no.” As much as I enjoyed the initial banter and flirtation, I started to feel like I was stuck in a loop.
Don’t get me wrong; I’m a fan of the MacTaggert clan and have read some of their previous stories. But with this pair, I just couldn’t connect. Even the adorable puppies thrown in for good measure couldn’t save the day.
In the end, I judged this book by it’s yummy cover and while the premise had promise and Aidan truly is a character worth rooting for, my patience wore thin with Calli’s constant wall-building. Yes, there is a happy ending, but, unfortunately, it was a chore getting there.
Hot Scots Series
1. Dangerous in a Kilt (2016) – My review
2. Wicked in a Kilt (2017)
3. Scandalous in a Kilt (2018)
4. Gift-Wrapped in a Kilt (2018)
5. Notorious in a Kilt (2019)
6. Insatiable in a Kilt (2019)
7. Lethal in a Kilt (2020) – My review
8. Irresistible in a Kilt (2020)
9. Devastating in a Kilt (2021)
10. Spellbound in a Kilt (2021)
11. Relentless in a Kilt (2022)
12. Incendiary in a Kilt (2022)
13. Wild in a Kilt (2023)
14. Unstoppable in a Kilt (2023)
15. Valentine in a Kilt (2024)
16. Electrifying in a Kilt (2024)
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Anna Durand loves romance, men in kilts, and cheesecake. Not always in that order. She slaves away every day writing about sexy people doing sexy things together, with heart and humor and sometimes with suspense. With paranormal stories, she explores the darker side of romance. With contemporary romance, she delves into the emotional side of love and sensuality.
Readers and reviewers have blessed Anna’s books with wonderful reviews, giving her a nice glowy feeling that she’s doing something right. Her books have become bestsellers on every major retail site, hitting #1 multiple times. The Hot Scots series remains Anna’s personal favorite and a favorite among her fans. Who can resist a hunky Scotsman?
Anna also has a master’s degree in library science, so naturally, she made Calli in Wicked in a Kilt a librarian too. For twelve years and counting, Anna has run a cataloging services company that creates cataloging-in-publication data for other authors and publishers. And when she’s not doing that or writing, you’ll find her binging on audiobooks, playing with puppies, or crafting handmade jewelry.
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