I was really (okay, *rabidly*) looking forward to the story of brooding pub owner Aleck, the eldest McLaughlin brother whose magnetic presence plays a large supporting role in all three of his Scottish siblings' HEAs in this fun & sexy series set on Whidbey Island. My problem with this book is unfortunately a big one: after a delicious start, the story becomes almost unbelievably rushed, its quick ending made even more startling by the book's Kindle version finishing at 90% (the remaining 10% taken up by teaser excerpts from four romance novels by various authors). A somewhat disappointing conclusion to an enjoyable series, and a missed opportunity to fully showcase its star character. Received book courtesy of Samhain publishing via Netgalley for an honest review!We're to start. well , obviously Five stars! I love a book that can elicit so many reactions from me and still have me smiling in the end.; which is just what this fast paced quick read did. This is the first book I have read from this author and Ms. Stevens reeled me in, I fell in love with Aleck, what's not to love ? Tall , handsome ,green eyed , dark haired, Scottish brogue,occasional kilt wearing protective Alpha Male! Maybe the fact that he is a bit of a commitment phoebe.the book is not all about Aleck, but give me an alpha male and good lord throw in an accent and I am done for. Luckily for Delonna, she has a little more control than me. Delonna is the Beautiful, social , curvy twenty five year old bartender of McLaughlin pub and Aleck's employee , just one ofthe many reasons Aleck should leave her alone but a long time flirting and attraction between them brings put the Alpha male protector in him when he discovers her ex- boyfreind has up and left, stealing from her and leaving a bookie he owes money too threatening her. While the police seek to find her ex and the bookie Aleck insist that she come stay with him since it is not safe for her at home alone . Delonna tries to resist his bullying , she knows going to his home is going to complicate things, Delonna has an attraction to Aleck and she knows he is not indifferent to her , they had that one hot kiss she put a stop to a few months back.Aleck resolve to behave himself is weakening as time goes by , he enjoys having Delonna in his home , eating together sharing conversation, watching tv together it is nice having someone to share things with, but Admit he may have feelings for her, never, it's just lust! The two become involved and Delonna is warned by her frind Kenzie (Alecks sister) to sheild her heart and not let herself get hurt, but add in a sick parent a trip to Edinburgh and the Romance of Scotland and the Castles , what's to prevent a girl from telling the many our sleeping with that your falling in love. The word for Aleck is like a bucket of ice, he will never allow himself to Love and be hurt like that again. Will Aleck realize what the rest of his family has before the best thing to happen to him walks out the door? Will it be a repeat of his past love lost? I am not telling, go read this one and have fun!
What do You think about Highland Fling (2014)?
All I have to say is I want to move to Scotland to find a hottie like them. MmmmGreat book
—walker
