Scot and Bothered - by Alexandra Kiley (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

SCOT ON THE TRAIL!

Brooke Sinclair's dream of being a published author derailed when she was expelled from the University of Edinburgh seven years ago. Now a ghostwriter, she sticks to other people's stories. But when her college mentor, Mhairi McCallister, needs a cowriter for her memoir about Scotland's most challenging trek, Brooke will do anything for the opportunity--including agreeing to hike the rugged Skye Trail for authenticity's sake. What she doesn't know is that the nature photographer who'll join her is Jack Sutherland, the teaching assistant who shattered Brooke's writing career--and her heart.

Between falling for a student despite university rules and walking away from his family's tour-guiding business to follow his photography dreams, Jack is desperate to prove he didn't disappoint everyone for nothing. And he can't ignore his aunt Mhairi's final wishes for her memoir. Even if it means acting as guide and storyteller for the one who got away. Even if it means keeping secrets about Mhairi's health.

As Jack and Brooke head into the solitude of the sweeping Scottish landscape, they're forced to confront old feelings that haven't disappeared with time. But can two weeks and eighty miles heal years of unspoken hurt and offer a second chance at the end of the trail?

Review Quotes

"This second chance story is abounding with humor, heat, and healing. I was utterly captivated and gripped by every bit of soul-rending yearning, could practically feel the bite of the misty Scottish breeze on my cheeks through every page." --Tarah DeWitt, USA TODAY bestselling author of Savor It

"Scot and Bothered has that alchemic thing that makes me love romance: gorgeous writing and atmospheric settings, unreal romantic tension that would shatter the knife that tried to cut it, and characters who feel like your mirror's reflection. The enduring theme of living a life worth writing about--authentic and wholly yours--is the steady, cathartic heartbeat of the story, and Alexandra Kiley weaves the life and love of it all so effortlessly that it feels like magic. This is a forever comfort read." --Jessica Joyce, USA TODAY bestselling author of You, with a View and The Ex Vows

"Scot and Bothered is a deeply emotional, gorgeously resonant tribute to the power of first love and the beauty of second chances. Passion, pining, a desperately hot Scot, only one tent--this delicious slow-burn romance has it all. There's a reason Alexandra Kiley is one of my favorite contemporary romance writers." --Maggie North, author of Rules for Second Chances

"Alexandra Kiley's sophomore novel is an absolute triumph! This is second chance romance at its finest, with tension and pining that leaps off the page and tugs on your heartstrings. Jack and Brooke will make you believe in true love, and the gorgeous backdrop of the Scottish highlands will make you want to book a direct flight. With Scot and Bothered, Kiley proves she is a writer to watch!" --Falon Ballard, author of Right on Cue

"While readers will traverse the Skye Trail in rich detail, it's the journey of romantic restoration that will leave readers breathless and windswept." --Livy Hart, author of The Great Dating Fake Off

"Scot and Bothered is a triumph of spirit! A wild adventure of the heart (and hiking boots!) that takes us into the halls of the University of Edinburgh and through the crags and heather of Scotland, this book is as sexy and swoony as it is heartfelt and thoughtful. Kiley deftly explores the stories we tell about our families, our home, our careers, and more importantly, ourselves." --Sarah T Dubb, author of Birding with Benefits

"A deftly woven novel that's warmer than a shot of Highlands whisky. Kiley explores ambition, forgiveness, and second chances, and delivers a tale as fiercely beautiful as Scotland itself." --Shaylin Gandhi, author of When We Had Forever

"The Isle of Skye is famously beautiful, but the journey Alexandra Kiley takes us on in Scot and Bothered might be even more so. I loved every gorgeous step." --Amanda Elliot, author of Love You a Latke

"This second chance romance is the perfect combination of pining and off-the-charts chemistry set against the backdrop of the untamed, wildly beautiful Skye Trail. Scot and Bothered perfectly captures the heat and thrill of new love as well as the gut wrenching angst of two people finding their way back to one another. My heart ached for Brooke's vulnerability and swooned for the dreamy Jack, bug repellent hat and all, and, as always, Alexandra Kiley's writing makes me want to hop on the next flight to Scotland just to hug a Highland Coo." --Aurora Palit, author of Sunshine and Spice

"Kiley brings her signature wit, charm, and precision to this new triumph of a novel. Scot and Bothered is an immersive, atmospheric delight. I am forever an Alex Kiley superfan!" --Neely Tubati Alexander, author of Love Buzz and In A Not So Perfect World

PRAISE FOR KILT TRIP

"With her delightfully entertaining, richly layered debut, Kiley not only delivers all the romantic heart, sexy heat, and quippy banter romance readers crave; she also deftly captures and conveys the magical appeal of Scotland as well as quietly yet powerfully exploring the grieving process one can go through after losing a loved one." --Booklist, starred review ★

"Kiley debuts with a charming romance that doubles as a vivid travelogue through Scotland... [Logan and Addie's] ensuing romance strikes a nice balance between romantic interludes and heartfelt banter. Armchair travelers will especially enjoy this flirty jaunt through the highlands." --Publishers Weekly

"This enemies-to-lovers romance is captivating. The characters are well-developed, the story is well-written, and the beautiful descriptions of Scotland enchant." --Library Journal

"Passionate and playful, Kilt Trip brings all the swoony and steamy goodness that readers crave in an enemies-to-lovers romance. Alexandra Kiley's debut is an absolute delight." --Sarah Smith, author of Faker and Simmer Down

"Move over, Jamie Fraser, because there's a new hot Scot in town. Kilt Trip is an utterly charming enemies-to-lovers romance that will make you laugh, swoon, and want to book your next trip to Scotland." --Erin La Rosa, author of For Butter or Worse

"Kilt Trip is such a charming and sure-footed debut from a promising new voice in romance. I fell in love with Addie, a woman on her own personal journey, and Logan, a big-hearted tour guide who knows how to rock a kilt, set against the dreamy backdrop of Scotland. This book made me feel cozy and cared for in all the best ways." --Alicia Thompson, USA Today bestselling author of With Love, from Cold World

"A deeply romantic and breathtaking escape. With evocative prose, clever banter, and an idyllic highland setting, readers will be swooning and flocking to Scotland long after they've turned the last page." --Livy Hart, author of Planes, Trains, and All the Feels

"Alexandra Kiley's debut is an enchanting, immersive vacation in book form. Sure to cure your wanderlust, Kilt Trip boasts a rugged Scotsman to swoon over and a heroine you can't help but root for. This one hits every beat of an enemies-to-lovers romance to utter perfection." --Amy Lea, international bestselling author of Exes and O's

"A poignant debut novel with the perfect balance of delicious banter and emotional depth and steeped in Scottish charm, Kilt Trip was a thrill to read." --K.A. Tucker, internationally bestselling author of The Simple Wild

"With lyrical prose, sparkling banter, and crackling tension between two beautifully imperfect leads, Kilt Trip is as enchanting as Scotland itself. Readers will love Addie and Logan's journey to finding themselves in each other and discovering that 'home' isn't always a place on a map." --Jen Devon, author of Bend Toward the Sun

"As soon as Addie and Logan step onto the page in Kilt Trip, you're in every moment with them. Set in the atmospheric Scottish highlands, it's impossible not to get swept away. You'll lose your heart to Alexandra Kiley's stunning prose, breathless banter, and atmospheric descriptions just as readily as Addie and Logan lose their hearts to one another." --Jessica Joyce, USA TODAY bestselling author of You, with a View

"Enemies-to-lovers perfection in an expertly rendered, ultra-romantic setting, Alexandra Kiley's Kilt Trip is one of my favorite books of the year. This stunning debut left me with an incredible book hangover and lots of internet searches for plane tickets to Scotland. An absolutely gorgeous read I'll return to again and again." --Sarah Adler, author of Mrs. Nash's Ashes

"Kilt Trip is funny, warm, and sweet. A delightful read!" --Trish Doller, author of Float Plan and Off The Map

"A tale of love, loss, and the rediscovery of self through nature and reflection. The author deftly weaves Addie's conflict of head and heart with Logan's compassion and patience, and it doesn't hurt that his swoonworthy looks and accent jump right off the page. With an immersive Scottish setting, historical tidbits, and steamy fun, this is a bonnie debut." --Kirkus Reviews

"[Packed] with charming Scottish details...For fans of sweetness and slow-burn romances, Kiley's debut goes down well with tea and shortbread--or a dram of Scotch whiskey." --Shelf Awareness

"Escapism romance at its finest... [with] witty banter and a ton of local charm that will have you fantasizing about your next trip to the Scottish Highlands. Kilt Trip is a delightful read, and though it'll be a book I'll read again, I'm a little jealous of the person who's about to read this heartwarming story for the first time." --The Gloss

"If I hadn't already been dreaming of exploring Scotland, charming Logan with his sexy brogue and love of his native land would have done the trick...Based on how much fun I had exploring Scotland with Addie and Logan, I'll be keeping my eyes open for more stories from this new author." --The Romance Dish