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Kilt Trip by Alexandra Kiley

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sparklingpynk's review against another edition

funny lighthearted

This is the type of book that after I finish has me contemplating if I need to stop reading romance because maybe I have read one too many at this point. This definitely left me with a huge urge to jump on the next flight to Scotland and explore all the beautiful places described. But despite having a good plot these characters really bothered me. The one thing that kept repeating in my mind is if they each took as much effort into communicating their inner thoughts and assumptions with one another then there wouldn't be as much hurt feelings. Addie grief over her mom is clearly a huge part of how she acts and moves throughout her life. Her relationship with her dad was immensely affected and that was one area where I felt we as the reader did not get much more than that one phone call she had with him. Logan dealing with the troubles of the family business really impacted his confidence and it was clear in the things he did and said. Overall I feel like the character development was lacking in this one.

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gingervitus17's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Highly recommend listening to this book— the voice actors do a great job!

The first 60 percent of this book flew by! It swept me away. This MMC is definitely dreamy. But at a certain point, the conflict became very repetitive and the third act miscommunication could’ve been completely avoided… so easily.

honestly I think her boss was the real villain in all of this. What kind of company… flips… tourism companies to make them main stream? The business model made no sense and Addie and Logan’s heritage tours were a great idea. I also, personally, am not sure her dad deserved such quick forgiveness. Him checking out was such a major plot point and she just… forgave him? With no discussion?

In the end, I think the book was a little too long, but I enjoyed the ride nonetheless.

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readingwithjessica_w's review

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Writing a review is a bit of a backwards experience. Typically I remember the end (since it’s the most fresh in my mind) and this is the case with Alexandra Kiley’s debut because SWOON! THAT ENDING! THAT EPILOGUE! It could not have been more perfect.

I think Kiley is an author who really knows her characters and knows who they are and how they’d act. Nothing ever seems out of character, even the third act breakup felt plausible to me. Having fully realized MCs coupled with a book that is very much plot driven as well made me feel like I knew and understood Logan and Addie.

Addie is an escapist. When things are tough she can just hop on a plane and has never taken much stock in making connections with people ever since the loss of her mother and subsequent loss of her father (to grief). So to be the point person for a travel consulting firm is the perfect job for her where she can immerse herself in others’ needs. But what makes this a love story is that Addie never expects Logan. Logan is such a caretaker and thoughtful about every move he makes with Addie. He is the epitome of “hot Highlander”, and yet he very easily becomes tuned in to Addie as she works with his travel tour company. I loved how intuitive he was with Addie, even when they initially didn’t get along, he was still very aware of her.

It seems that I read very few romances where the FMC is assertive (without being a b$tch), and take charge (without steamrolling) in the bedroom and I loved Addie vocalizing her wants. Even still, as aggressive in the workplace and bedroom that Addie seems, she is afraid of emotions and being vulnerable. We see her bravely living out her mom’s photos but afraid to make lasting connections to Logan. And through it all he is patient, sensitive, and uses storytelling to help her open up to him.

This book has a great meet-cute that helps spark Addie and Logan’s attraction. The first half really felt like it was setting up the story, which is important, but the romance doesn’t kick in until the second half of the book. In that respect I’d deem it a slowburn. Once it did I was all in and especially loved Logan’s trip for Addie. I cannot wait to see what Alexandra Kiley will write next and sure wouldn’t mind seeing Logan’s brother Jack get his own HEA. Thank you to Canary Street Press and Harlequin Trade Publishing for my advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

Book: Kilt Trip

Author Alexandra Kiley

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CWs: death of a parent, abandonment of a parent, alcohol use

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oohlalara's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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jcreads85's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This was my first NetGalley book and I’m so glad I loved it. It had some of my favorite elements - dual point of view, enemies to lovers, international setting - so I would have been both shocked and doubly disappointed otherwise.

After signing up I saw the cover (super cute) and had a bit of nostalgia so had to put in the ask. I visited Scotland for my year anniversary (delayed honeymoon) and my time there always brings about the fondest memories. This book did the same.

Scotland is both the setting and a character all in one. The atmosphere of this book and the story it tells would not be the same if set elsewhere (especially given my own personal connection). Logan, his family, and the company wouldn’t feel so real and grounded. Our author really did the country justice - at least from an American tourist perspective.

In a twist, I preferred Logan’s POV for most of the tale as opposed to Addie’s chapters. At least initially…I began to welcome her story midway through and appreciated the dual POV even more at the end as they both lived out the drama. And I think this was due to my own history of being over worked and living with the mindset that work was what meant you were successful and defined your worth. So nothing the author did wrong. In fact, I’d say she wrote too well. That element of Addie’s life felt a little too real.

I will warn this is a slow burn. It teases for half the book before you even get a kiss. Literally, progress said I was 50% of the way through. And then it’s a beautiful union of two worlds before the dramas. I loved the characters together. It was great banter, a good enemies to lovers story. I appreciated how they both began acknowledging how cumbersome a rivals situation was and that it was just exhausting them both.

Character development as a whole was well written. While they were initially smitten, the actual relationship build up took place over at least a month - it might have been longer but it was only mentioned sparingly.

And the supporting characters were diverse, though I wouldn’t say I felt enough of a history or connection to them that I’d label this a found-family story, though I could see where some may do so. They weren’t flat, but most of them didn’t have much of their own growth. But, the story would have felt less than without them.

I’ll be reading from this author again. And if she continues this as a series with those supporting characters to find love, I’ll welcome a return to the Highlands.

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