The Highland Kiss (True Scotsman, #1)
Amy McGavin
3.0 (1 rating)
The Highland Kiss (True Scotsman, #1)
Published: January 1, 2023
Pages: 340
ISBN: 9781916734005
Reader Reviews
3.0
1 rating
Liz M.
Apr 26, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️ – A Stormy Escape with Mixed Skies
Minutes before my wedding, a phone call from my fiancé rips my life apart… That opening pulled me in instantly. Fleeing to the Scottish Highlands for a fresh start had all the makings of a swoony, heartfelt escape read—and The Highland Kiss delivers on charm and cozy vibes, even if it doesn’t break much new ground.
The small town of Bannock is a delightful setting, full of quirky characters and postcard-worthy backdrops. I loved the bits of humor and the McIntyre family dynamics, especially the banter among the brothers—it added life to the story when the main romance felt a little stuck.
Alasdair, the grumpy hotel owner and childhood crush turned brooding hunk, had some fun moments. His sparring with the heroine brings out some good tension, but the love-hate rhythm felt slightly overdone at times. The push-pull dynamics dragged a bit, and while that castle scene in the rain almost had me swooning, I didn’t quite fall as hard for the romance as I’d hoped.
This one’s a cozy, low-stakes read that scratches the second-chance and grumpy-sunshine itch, but it didn’t completely sweep me off my feet. Still, Bannock has potential, and I’m curious to see what the rest of the True Scotsman series brings.
Minutes before my wedding, a phone call from my fiancé rips my life apart… That opening pulled me in instantly. Fleeing to the Scottish Highlands for a fresh start had all the makings of a swoony, heartfelt escape read—and The Highland Kiss delivers on charm and cozy vibes, even if it doesn’t break much new ground.
The small town of Bannock is a delightful setting, full of quirky characters and postcard-worthy backdrops. I loved the bits of humor and the McIntyre family dynamics, especially the banter among the brothers—it added life to the story when the main romance felt a little stuck.
Alasdair, the grumpy hotel owner and childhood crush turned brooding hunk, had some fun moments. His sparring with the heroine brings out some good tension, but the love-hate rhythm felt slightly overdone at times. The push-pull dynamics dragged a bit, and while that castle scene in the rain almost had me swooning, I didn’t quite fall as hard for the romance as I’d hoped.
This one’s a cozy, low-stakes read that scratches the second-chance and grumpy-sunshine itch, but it didn’t completely sweep me off my feet. Still, Bannock has potential, and I’m curious to see what the rest of the True Scotsman series brings.