When a gorgeous new man—in a kilt—comes to town, life in Highland, Georgia will never be the same…
Iain Connors is the poster boy for the strong and silent type. Growing up a loner at Cairndow Castle in Scotland with only the cliffs and moors for company, it’s understood Iain will assume the mantle of Cairndow groundskeeper when his father is ready to relinquish it. But his stint in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces has opened up a whole new world—and now, rather than settle down, he accepts an invitation to travel to the States to take charge of the Highland Games. After all, he’s led men into battle, how hard can planning a party be?
Anna Maitland is ready to step up for her best friend Isabel Blackmoor, who can’t run the Games in their hometown this year. Surely Anna, a dance instructor with boundless energy, spirit, and charm, is up for the challenge? What she doesn’t anticipate is a man in a kilt who turns up claiming he’s the one in charge. What’s worse about this Iain? He’s so infuriatingly handsome that she can’t help but fantasize about him whispering sweet-nothings in her ear in his rumbly, sexy brogue. . .
ASIN: B07SBQCK1Y
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Publication date: February 25, 2020
Print length: 313 pages
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My Review:
A Highlander in a Pickup was a cute clashing of two different people. Player one, an American woman left in charge of Highland, GA's Highland Games since her bestie Isabel is in Scotland awaiting the birth of her child. Player two, a Scottish man sent by Isabel's family to assist player one with the Games. Their worlds collide as Anna tries to do everything, including run her own business, by herself and Iain was sent to help a woman who clearly isn't interested in handing over any of the reins.
Happy to get of Scotland for awhile and away from the mantle of command he's to assume as the Carndow groundskeeper from his father, he knows it's only a matter of time until he has to step up. Coming to the US is a reprieve from burden he carries. He's fully intent on upholding his expectations until he meets Anna Maitland. There is something about her strength, determination, and passion drawing him to her despite her inability to hand anything off to him regarding the Games.
Anna Maitland misses her best friend, Isabel. Due to her pregnancy, Isabel and her family are staying in Scotland, unable to come back to Georgia to run the Games. They put Anna in charge, completely stressing her out but giving her a sense of pride and excitement at the challenge. Unfortunately, Isabel's family sends along a man in kilt who claims to be in charge of coordinating the Games. They butt heads when Anna doesn't want to relinquish any control. Her body, on the other, hand wants to relinquish all control to Iain.
Anna's determination to run the Games herself indicates a large amount of stubbornness governing her decisions. She doesn't want to be seen as weak and unable to pull together everything needed for the Games to be a success. I found her attitude and treatment of Iain a bit exhausting. I don't care how strong you are, eventually you'll need help. Requiring assistance isn't a sign of weakness or an indication of inability to perform tasks. Anna is also very insecure and it jumps off the pages at the reader. Her backstory puts a lot of her actions into perspective, however, and you learn to empathize with her.
Iain's character is very laid back. He was sent to Highland, GA to assist with a very important local event. One that the previous organizers hold very dear to their hearts. Those people also know it takes more than just one person to put the whole event together, even in Anna doesn't see it at first. He has a lot in his past that make him the way his is, as well.
I enjoyed watching both characters eventually opening up to one another. Anna and Iain don't have an easy go of things at first. It's not love at first sight - lust maybe, but not love. I found both characters to be realistic and I enjoyed going on their journey throughout the book. I was engaged from the beginning and loved the author's writing style. This is the first book I've read by Laura Trentham and it won't be my last.
I was given a paperback copy of this book as a gift.
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