REVIEW: Scot Under the Covers by Suzanne Enoch

Scot Under the Covers by Suzanne Enoch is the second book in the Wild Wicked Highlanders. It can be read as a stand-alone, but the series is so good that I decided to reread the first book before starting this one. The series is based on the MacTaggert family.

The Earl of Aldriss, Angus MacTaggert, had gone to England to marry a wealthy bride. Angus and his wife, Francesca, fell in love instantly but she was used to London society and didn’t care for Scotland. After their daughter was born, Francesca insisted she did not want her daughter to be raised in an uncivilized country, so she moved to London and took their daughter, Eloise. When Francesca and Angus got married her family had tied up her money, so she oversaw it. She agreed to continue to fund the Aldriss estates with the understanding that the boys must marry a proper Englishwomen before their sister got married, or she would cut off the estate funds. Reluctantly the boys went to London thinking to outwit their mother and her plans.

Miranda Harris’s brother, Matthew, was engaged to the MacTaggert’s sister. She is smart, direct, has a perfect reputation, and is well known and liked by all of society. She disapproves of gamblers due to family members being ruined from gambling. When she is first introduced to Aden MacTaggert, she lets him know from the beginning her feelings on gambling and gamblers. She is furious when she learns her brother has promised her hand to Captain Robert Vale, a gentleman he owes a large debt to from gambling. So, she turns to Aden for help to save her family and herself and in exchange she will teach him the way of the ton.

Aden MacTaggert was the middle son, loyal to his family, and known to be elusive. He liked to keep his own counsel and his reputation as a gambler was well known. He was intrigued by Miranda and her sharp tongue upon their first meeting. Upon hearing of Matthew’s debt, he must decide if he wants to use the information to ruin his sister’s future marriage and save himself from marrying an English woman or stay silent about the information and save Miranda from Captain Vale.

The book was fast paced, interesting, and fun to read. The character’s banter was witty and held the readers interest. All the MacTaggert brothers make great heroes and who better than a woman being blackmailed needs a hero? I love this series and the MacTaggert’s family. I can’t wait to read Coll, the oldest brother’s story. He was determined to marry an English woman, get his heir, and then leave her in England while he returned to Scotland. His perspective on his future marriage has slowly changed as he sees his brother’s find their loves.

Book Info:

Publication: January 28th 2020 | St. Martin’s Paperbacks | Wild Wicked Highlanders #2

When a resourceful English lady and a hot-blooded Highlander join forces to trick a scoundrel, every rule will be broken!

Miranda Harris is known for her charm, wit, and ability to solve any problem she encounters. But when her brother lands neck-deep in gambling debt to a crafty villain and Miranda is subsequently blackmailed into marrying him, she must enlist the help of the devil himself to save the family honor―and herself.

Devilishly handsome Highlander Aden MacTaggert knows next to nothing about the ways of the ton, but he most certainly knows his way around gaming halls and womens’ hearts. Still, Aden is not sure how he’ll manage to find a Sassenach bride in time to save his family’s inheritance. When his almost sister-in-law Miranda comes to him for assistance, he proposes a partnership: She will help him navigate London society and he’ll teach her everything about wagering…and winning back her freedom. The beautiful, clever lass intrigues Aden―but is she playing her own game, or are the sparks between them real? He is accustomed to risking his pocket. But betting on Miranda’s love is a game he can’t afford to lose. .