Scotlander by Sheila McClure #Review #Giveaway

 

Scotlander by Sheila McClure is published roday on June 21st by Lake Union Publishing. You can enter a giveaway to win a paperback copy and some delicious Tunnock's Teacakes. Details on how to enter are at the foot of this post.

 
When the Big C takes her best friend too soon, Willa Jenkins struggles to recapture the joy in her life, and all she wants is to get away from LA’s glitzy party circuit. But superfan Valentina had other plans. For her final, wickedly funny act, she’s packing her bestie off on a two-week Outlander-themed experience at Balcraigie Castle, Scotland.

Expecting a couple of weeks with Valentina’s hot brother Gabe, Willa gets more than she bargained for when she’s put to work doing actual, real-life farm work. Not only that, but to get the ‘full’ experience, she’s paired up with the irritating—and irritatingly sexy—Finn, with whom she will pose as fake husband and wife for the next two weeks.

Willa despairs of Valentina’s terrible trick. But then she makes a discovery. Finn’s family might just lose the castle if they can’t make the experience worthwhile for the other attendees. The stakes are high, but as the days pass and the fake marriage she signed up for starts to feel all too real, could Willa be in for a prize of a different kind…love?

 My Thoughts

This is a lighthearted romcom, set mainly in beautiful Scotland which puts together a variety of people who are all in some way, looking for a way out of their current state. Sent on a working holiday with a group of Outlander superfans, Willa is desperately hoping that she can make sense of why her friend, has sent her on it in the first place. She is still grieving for her friend's loss. As the story develops, you realise that her dream job in LA may not be as satisfying as she has hoped. Still, she is dogged and determined to sort out people's messes and to make a secure future for herself. She may have rebelled against her off the beaten track childhood, but she does appreciate family and friendship - things she may have missed in LA. 

    Of course, the set up in the Highlands is not all it seems. What is clear to absolutely everyone is the chemistry between Willa and Finn. Finn has his own issues from his childhood and the dynamic between him and his family is complicated. However, he is loyal and caring. despite the guilt he feels that he may have let them down.There is plenty of humour within the story and a touch of romance which both add up to a enjoyable weekend read.

In short: LA meets Scotland

    

About the Author

Sheila McClure lives in the English countryside with her Scottish husband, their dogs, Harris and Skye, and a small herd of delightfully striped Belted Galloway cattle. Prior to rural life in the UK, she was a camerawoman and news producer for Associated Press Television. As she’s originally from Seattle, she began her working life as a barista. She has also written books as Annie O’Neil and Daisy Tate. She will never refuse a quality dill pickle.

 

You can follow Sheila here: Facebook |  Instagram   |  Twitter

Book Link: Amazon UK   |  Barnes & Noble

Thanks to Sheila McClure,Lake Union Publishing and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources  for a copy of the book and a place on the tour. 

Giveaway (UK only )

Giveaway to win a paperback copy of Scotlander  plus a packet of Tunnocks Teacakes (Open to UK only) To enter, just follow the link below and good luck!

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