Just a Highland Fling

by Naina Kumar

Sparks fly on a road trip through the Scottish highlands in this delightful forced proximity romance from the bestselling author of Flirting With Disaster.

Neelu Pillai makes a last-minute decision to fly to Scotland for her estranged father's wedding with one goal: get in and get out with as little conflict as possible. But when her tipsy tirade at the rehearsal dinner is the reason her father gets left at the altar, she agrees to help him track down his runaway bride.

There’s just one problem: the third member of this road trip through the highlands is the hot desi bagpiper from the wedding, who just happens to be Neelu’s recent one-night stand. They couldn’t keep their hands off each other a few nights ago, but now he can’t seem to stand her.

Their journey to Skye is certainly not smooth, but as the two work through the obstacles, doing their best to reunite Neelu’s father with his bride, they realize that there’s more to each other than meets the eye. And that the electric connection they’d felt the night they met is still as strong as ever…

Fiery first impressions, fierce clashes, and undeniable chemistry make for a bumpy ride through the Highlands in this swoony, witty romance about family, forgiveness, and finding love where you least expect it.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Scotland, Chick Lit, Humor

352 pages, Paperback

Expected publication July 21, 2026

About the author

Naina Kumar is the USA Today Bestselling author of Say You’ll Be Mine and Flirting with Disaster. A former civil rights lawyer, she now spends her days writing and reading about love. Her books have been featured in The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, NPR, The Guardian, and elsewhere. She lives in Texas, and if she’s not at her desk writing her next book, she’s either taking her rowdy rescue dog on a walk or shopping at HEB. 

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Reviews

[Lina · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 / 5 Stars
I really loved this book and Naina is now one of my favorite authors. There are things in this book that I usually would not be a fan of but Naina is such a skilled writer, I just loved them. I truly could not put the book down.

You will probably like this book if you like:
💚 Roadtrip romance through the Scottish Highlands
💚 Complicated family dynamics
💚 Hot desi bagpiper/poet who wears glasses
💚 One night stands turns more
💚 He writes poetry for her
💚 Forced proximity and only one bed

I loved Neelu and Jacob. They start out as a one night stand and then end up running into each other at her estranged father’s wedding. I think it is so hard to pull off a one night stand because it can feel so insta-lusty but this one was perfect. There is a clear attraction between them and a clear connection and having spice early on was chef’s kiss. Their relationship then shifted into some dislike and Neelu had way more grace for Jacob than I would, but I understood why. Towards the end, the Type A personality in me wanted to shake them both and tell them to stop punting the emotional wrecking ball and just figure their stuff out, but again, Naina had written Neelu so well that her avoidant behavior made sense even if it was painful to watch.

And prepare yourselves. Jacob will be your next book boyfriend. He wears slutty little glasses. He wears a kilt. He is obsessed with her. He WRITES HER POETRY. WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT?

I think the most compelling part of the story was Neelu’s relationship with her father. It was heartbreaking and nuanced and as they slowly began to talk, it became hopeful without feeling false or saccharine. It really affected me and was done in a way that felt so real and honest and hard.

I am so happy I got to read this book and discover Naina’s work. I am now going to go back and read all of her other books.

Thank you Ballantine | Dell and NetGalley for providing this eARC! All opinions are my own.
Publication Date: July 21, 2026

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[Lochi's Library · Rating 5 out of 5]

Naina Kumar is one of the authors part of my auto-buy/auto-read lexicon and it all started back in 2024 with Say You'll Be Mine (pre-bookish content creator me). I remember stumbling upon the bright pink cover, reading the synopsis and then settling in with the book and being shockingly enamoured. But then came Flirting with Disaster, now that was my absolute jam, Naina was flexing her writing muscles and as a reader it's always wonderful to see an author's growth in each of their books.

With Just a Highland Fling, I truly feel Naina has stepped into her own and it's her strongest outing. The momentum isn't letting up largely because it feels original. In a vast sea of romance novels being spewed at readers, originality is becoming hard to celebrate with many settling for mediocrity as the "next best thing" when in reality there's so much more to discover.

With Just a Highland Fling we're off to Scotland and it's charms (EEK THE SHEEP!), following Neelu and Jacob as they chase down a run-away bride, unresolved parental trauma, and remnants of a one-night-stand (blossoming into something more). The glasses wearing, poetry writing, bag-pipe playing Jacob and the globetrotting, reality television producer have outstanding chemistry. I loved every minute of this book and it's largely because Neelu's character arc really got me.

I'll leave one spoiler: Heather (once you read the book, you'll understand).

Leaving a quote cause I love doing this:
"He's writing about me. These things that scare him, that enchant him, that frustrate him. Things that he'll miss when they're gone. My head reels".

[⋆｡°·☁︎ sydney ⋆｡°·☁︎ · Rating 4 out of 5]

An easy, good read that kept me entertained and that I thoroughly enjoyed.
The ending dragged on for me, and we all know third act breakups are NOT my thing, but besides that I would consider this a five star read.

[Katie McNeely · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bring back writing poetry for loved ones. MORE POETRY IN 2026!

[Kimberlyyyreads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you for making my Kilt wearing and Bagpipe playing MMC lead dream come true Naina Kumar!

And a special thank you for the e-arc Ballentine and Dell <333

I will never not enjoy a book written by Naina, her vulnerable characters and angsty storytelling will always enrapture me.

Just a Highland Fling starts off with a one night stand between a Poet and a T.V. Show director, who is just visiting to attend her least favorite kind of events: Weddings.

Neelu had no intentions of staying in Scotland for very long, attending her estranged father's wedding should've been quick and simple but after exchanging some words with her father's future wife. Turns out, she may be responsible for the now-runaway bride.

Forced to road trip across the Scottish Hills with her kilt-wearing one night stand and her father, who she has no relationship with. Neelu is forced to face life changing experiences and emotions.

This book forced not only Neelu but myself to think about our complex fathers.

My heart strings were played with in every way. Naina, you will be getting my next therapy check!

Jacob and Neelu are swoon-worthy in so many ways. They face an instant attraction with some complicated relationships along the mix. They are both very protective of the people they love, which is so beautiful but this also means that they both are so afraid to embrace love for themselves.

Grab your tissues because this isn't just a romance novel, it's raw and vulnerable.

Poets, Writers, Literature lovers, this is a book you'll not want to miss!

[Holly Schwartz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was absolutely beautiful! I am a huge fan of Naina’s books! Flirting with Disaster is one of the best books I’ve ever read! And now this one is added to the list! There were a lot of moving parts but it all came together so well. Between the romance and the roadtrip and grief and Neelu and her father reconnecting, it just was so beautifully written!

Jacob and Neelu!!!! They were perfect! Their instant connection was amazing. They knew it was something special even if they knew it wasn’t going anywhere….until IT DID!!! I loved them A LOT. Jacob is SWEET! I loved how easily (once they talked through things!!!!) they fell for each other. They were so affectionate and sweet and they came to care about each other so much in such short time it was just SO SWEET!

Everything was so complicated between Neelu and her father and the way Jacob perceived their past. And it took a while for them really get to the bottom of things and it was so important and necessary for them to do that work to feel comfortable to open up.

Thank you to Dell for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

[Rachael McDowell · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.75 - releasing on 7/21/26

This is one of my favorite romance novels I have read in a long time! I had so many elements that worked for me. Amazing chemistry between the main characters that was rooted in both an emotional and physical connection. A beautiful scenic background (trip to the Scottish highlands anyone??). It also focused on navigating real interpersonal issues including dealing with parental estrangement and grief. They worked together to overcome obstacles and you were really rooting for them to work. I loved it so much! Perfect to pick up for a summer romance when it comes out in July!


Thank you to Ballantine and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review

[Alexis Breeze · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh, I love a messy family dynamic. Neelu feels so incredibly real, complicated, and in desperate need of a hug. As a child of divorce, I was so drawn to Neelu’s relationship with her father and seeing the differences between who she’s built him up to be in her head vs who he has grown to be. Kumar’s writing was enchanting, I could not stop myself from staying up late to finish! Neelu is also balancing her attraction and frustration with Jacob while a rehearsal dinner over share with the bride-to-be turns into a runaway bride. Now, she’s jammed in her rental car with her father she hasn’t seen in years and her one night stand who is incredible close to her father… piece of cake? (Also featuring hot bagpiping)

[Chelsea · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED Just a Highland Fling! I already knew that I enjoyed Naina Kumar's books, but this has solidified her as an auto-buy/auto-read author for me. Naina Kumar really came up with an interesting and complex story that felt so fresh and new. Our FMC, Neelu, makes a last minute decision to attend her estranged father's wedding in Scotland, gets a little tipsy and maybe says some things to the bride she regrets, ends up joining her father to chase his runaway bride across the Scottish countryside, and is joined by her recent one-night stand who now despises her for some unknown reason. I was intrigued by the plot and was curious how it was going to last for he length of a book. I should never have questioned Naina Kumar. The story was so original, and I didn't want to put it down!

I also felt a special connection in this book with the family dynamics of Neelu and her closeness to her mother and being estranged from her father. I found myself sympathizing with her in so many ways and relating them back to some of my memories growing up. I don't know that everyone will relate to this to the same extent that I did, but it creates a special complexity in the book and really shows the how the characters are growing.

I also loved the romance between Neelu and Jacob. They had such chemistry and seemed to understand each other in a really special way. I liked the dynamic where they had an instant connection and then had a conflict between them. It forced them to really get to know each other, and I loved seeing how they won over the other person and also grew together.

I cannot recommend this book enough! I am going to be thinking about it for a while.

Thank you to Ballantine | Dell, NetGalley, and the author, Naina Kumar, for the advanced reader copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

[AmyNsReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars rounded up to a 5 since I can’t do halves.

This had me shedding tears pretty early. It gripped me from the start and Naina brought out all the emotions every step of the way - I loved the characters so much!

Premise:
Neela shows up last minute to her estranged father’s wedding but has a one night stand with a handsome but brainy guy at the pub ahead chooses to keep anonymous. She runs in to him at the wedding rehearsal and he is very close with her father and bride to be, Maggie. Then she has too much to drink and says things to the bride that makes her run and leaves dad at the altar, which makes her one night stand man then on her. In an attempt to help the situation, she helps drive her dad and her one night stand on an adventure to find Maggie. As they all work through their fears and anger of the past, there’s still a heat between the two that stays under the surface (or does it)??

The chemistry and the tension - oooohhh can you feel it!! I love the way that they can’t get enough of each other physically but they connect on such an intellectual and emotional level which is beautiful to see. To have someone see you as you are, accept joy, support you, and fearlessly fight for you is a blessing in this life beyond words. Sprinkle in some yummy Indian food, food as a love language, found family, late in life romance, and we have a beautiful romance! Real love is sacrificial, is wishing the best for the other, for appreciating the things the other loves, sitting with the other even if they just have to cry, and also saying some of the hard things you each have to hear. There were so many great things - highly recommend! We need more diversity in romance books!

[kerry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine for this eARC in exchange for my honest opinions!!

I absolutely love a book about a one night stand that starts almost immediately but then make them meet up unexpectedly the next day? At a wedding for her estranged father and she’s in a foreign country?! This book is romcom gold with a sweet romance that balances out surprisingly deep family issues regarding abandonment and distrust.

Neelu is a reality TV producer with major daddy issues who decides to travel to her estranged father’s wedding in Scotland. He’s recently battled cancer for the second time but doesn’t disclose this to Neelu. She meets a handsome man in bar before the wedding and decides to take him home. He’s a bespectacled, cardigan with elbow patches wearer and all around dream boat. He’s also close friends with Neelu’s dad and she’s suddenly finds him playing bagpipes at the wedding and he isn’t pleased to find out her identity.

Jacob and Neelu struggle with their attraction and eventual feelings for one another while embarking on a road trip to help reunite her dad with his now estranged fiancée. Neelu also deals with feeling stuck professionally and personally, as all her friends have married or started families while she hasn’t. Jacob struggles after experiencing deep personal loss and how that affects his personal and professional life.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 ⭐️

Thank you, NetGalley for choosing me to be an arc for this book. The book takes place in Europe and starts out as a one night stand MFC with MMC that she meets at a bar and then later finds out that he is a part of the wedding of her, very distant father that she has come all this way to attend the wedding of. During the rehearsal dinner, she says some things to the bride to be that scares her away, which gets into the main storyline of them chasing the bride to be. The FMC, her father and the man she had a one night stand with go on a road trip to find the bride. All the while, tension grows between the one night stand in herself, and it is a choice of what will happen when she has to go back to the US after all the chasing is over.

I overall enjoyed this book. It was corny and cheesy but its a romance novel so its expected. You know from the beginning how it is gonna end, but it was still cute. Nonetheless, there’s more to the book than romance though. You get to know all the characters and how the distant relationship between her and her father came to be. You also get to see whether things get repaired between them. There is always the element of if she ends up with a man that they both said in the beginning was just going to be a one night thing.

[Allison Agresti · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC from NetGalley and Ballantine/Dell in exchange for an honest review.

I know it’s early in the year and this may be a bold claim but I do believe this book is on track to be one of my favorite and most memorable contemporary romances of 2026. Naina Kumar elevated herself into auto-read/purchase territory with this one.

Neelu and Jacob’s chemistry was crackling from the very beginning and you really felt the emotional depth of their connection. The way past trauma and fear impacted both of them was crystal clear on the page. I felt as though I walked alongside them as they moved through that in order to show up for each other. It really was beautiful. Can we also just take a moment to acknowledge what a good man and perfect book boyfriend Jacob is? I rarely feel that way about a male lead but he was pretty near perfect.

Other things I loved- the Scotland adventure aspect (I want to book a trip ASAP!), the sweet relationship between Ajit and Maggie and how it in some ways mirrored what was happening with Neelu and Jacob, and Neelu’s slow stop/start healing of her relationship with her father that felt viscerally realistic.

Everyone go read this book when it’s released! It’s such a gem.

[Tara]

I really enjoy Naina Kumar’s writing style and this book in particular felt like a cozy hug. When I first saw the description, I ran to Net Galley, wanting to read it as soon as possible. Similarly, when I finally saw I’d been approve for a copy, I couldn’t wait to download it. I’m happy to say it did in fact live up to my self prescribed hype.

I loved so many little moments of this book — the way Neelu takes her tea black when it’s not chai, that Neelu’s proposal succeeded when I was primed for her network or boss to stab her in the back and how satisfying it was for Neelu to communicate to both Jacob and her dad how she felt about his treatment of her and even better how he immediately realized he’d misjudged her.

There’s no better review I can leave for this than to say it was thoroughly satisfying. It’s cemented Naina as a must read author for me and sent me right back to reading Flirting With Disaster, which I had a copy of and somehow never got around to (weirdly in my head for some reason it was a book about sisters, which it very much is not).

[Eden · Rating 5 out of 5]

The one-night-stand turned multiple-night-stand-but-we-fall-in-love romance of my dreams!!!

Kumar knows how to write emotionally and romantically balanced romance books. The characters have personal problems to work through, but that doesn't bog down the story or take away from the beauty of the romance. Neelu and Jacob's meet-cute was hot af, but their second meeting had me SCREAMING bc wdym this man is looking at her with DISDAIN already, but there are flickers of lust there still?!!!?

It reminded me of Letters to Juliet because they're on a road trip quest with an older person in a foreign (to her) country (in this case, her dad, who has just been jilted at the altar), which leads to them getting to know one another better and falling in love. Truly a recipe for an epic summer romance read!

The story was romantic. The emotional beats made sense. The spice was great. Add Just a Highland Fling to your Summer TBR!

Thank you to the publisher for providing me with an e-arc for review. <3

[Jessica Steed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well I thought this book was beautiful! Did I read it all in one day and spend that day crying? Why yes I, in fact, did. Do I think a normal person would cry while reading this book? I have no idea but what I do know is it pierced through the stony texture of my traumatized millennial with daddy issues heart and I was not prepared.
This book had so much more in it that I thought I was going to and I think it will be living rent free in my brain for quite a while. I thought I was just signing up for a fun little one night stand to forced proximity romcom and is it that? Yeah, definitely, but it was also just so much more. It had the fun and cute but also complicated relationships ties, grief, and fear of vulnerability. And that's not even mentioning that he wears slutty little glasses too!!
While I don't know if this book will hit the very personal nerves that it did me for everyone, I would very much recommend this book if you're looking for a romcom that has way more heart than expected.

[Rae Leslie · Rating 4 out of 5]

There was something so incredibly light-hearted and hopeful about this book, despite some of the heavier topics and themes that occur throughout this novel.

I really appreciate that Jacob was a poet and expressed himself through writing. Overall it was really lovely to see an MMC who was softer and in touch with himself and his emotions.

Neelu was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed her dynamic with Jacob. Plus, it was nice to see her work through her complicated emotions regarding her father.

Overall, a really solid book and I’m excited to read more from this author.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with this ARC for review!

[Janine · Rating 4 out of 5]

First of all, I love this cover. The color and the illustration are beautiful. It suits the story very well. Second, I’ve read Nani’s Kumar’s other books and now I can say she gets better with every book. LOVED this one. Neelu and Jacob are my favorite couple now. I’ve been to Scotland and it made me want to travel there again. This was really everything I want from a contemporary romance. The characters were relatable, and I liked that there was so more to it than “just” the romance. Thank you for ARC, I’m so glad I got to read this early and will recommend it to everyone!

[Nikki Brodsky · Rating 4 out of 5]

As someone who recently traveled to Scotland for the first time, reading Just a Highland Fling felt like the perfect way to relive the magic of the country. Naina Kumar has crafted a story that feels like a warm embrace.

The "opposites attract" dynamic between a reality TV star and a bagpiping professor was such a refreshing and fun pairing. I especially loved how genuine their connection felt. It wasn't just surface-level romance, but a journey involving significant character growth for both of them. It’s cute, it’s cozy, and the setting is vivid & fun. If you’re looking for a romance that feels like a "cozy hug," this is it!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I adored Neelu and Jacob’s love story in Just A Highland Fling! This is the second Naina Kumar book I’ve read, and she just has a wonderful way of writing highly-relatable and endearing characters. Neelu’s growth inspired me, and I loved learning more about Jacob throughout the book — I’m not usually as impressed by poetry, but it was so sweet in this story!

Highly recommend if you love Scotland, characters who overcome fear, and second chance romance!

[Miglė]

DNF’ed at 10%. The start of the book was intriguing but later on, writing just not my style.

Thank you for the arc to Ballantine and Netgalley🩷

[Clare Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved Naina Kumar’s last book, so I was pumped to get this ARC! The Scottish Highland setting was perfect (I want to go so bad now 😫) and I loved the relationship between the MCs. Definitely check this one out when it’s out next month!

[Tori · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you Netgalley for the arc!

This was my favorite Naina book by a landslide. I rooted for Jacob and Neelu the entire way through. I deeply related to Jacob having lost my own parents at a young age. Neelu has a complicated relationship with her father, but Jacob sees him as a second father for himself. I enjoyed the road trip through Scotland and appreciated the messiness of their relationship. It felt honest and realistic.

[Molly Smiles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you, NetGalley and Dell for the e-arc copy!



This book was pure joy! Naina Kumar delivers a charming, witty romance set against a dreamy Scottish backdrop that feels like a warm hug. The chemistry between the leads is electric, and the banter had me grinning from start to finish.
What really stood out were the emotional moments woven throughout the story—they added depth and heart without losing the fun, flirty vibe. It’s the perfect mix of humor, swoon, and genuine feels.
If you love destination romances, vibrant characters, and that irresistible mix of laughter and tenderness, this is a must-read. I closed the book smiling—and immediately wanted to book a trip to Scotland!

[M · Rating 5 out of 5]

Naina Kumar's best (and horniest) book yet!

The chemistry between Neelu and Jacob made me giddy from the very beginning of this book- Jacob is PEAK fictional man, he goes to therapy, writes poetry, and even wears slutty little glasses. If you're also into men in kilts, you're absolutely done for.

Naina writes real, nuanced characters so well. They always feel fully fleshed out- complete with trauma and backstories that shape who they are and how they react. This book made me laugh out loud and cry tears of both joy and sadness. I loved every minute of it.

Thanks so much to Dell for this eARC!!

[Lindsey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Release date July 21, 2026
Scotland
Forced proximity
Contemporary romance
HEA

Starts with a bang: “This is your fault.” And I can’t even argue with him. It absolutely is. Oh snap.

Funny and relatable: “This trip-like the bangs dripping across my forehead- was a mistake, an impulsive decision made in a moment of weakness.”

She really captured that level of openness and honesty you can only have with a total stranger you know you’ll never see again. Love that.

Lawwddd have mercy. When he tells her what do to. 🫠

FMC is late 20’s-early 30’s. I love it when the main characters are actual adults and not teens who are portrayed as adults. (Me in other books I won’t name but iykyk-Like, how am I supposed to take this guy seriously as a sexy- head of mafia-bad boy? He is in college ergo still lives with his mommy and daddy…no, can’t do it.)

The only negative thing I have to say is the fact that they all talk with a LOT of false starts and it gets old reading that. Example: “I—about what?” They go to say one thing, abruptly change their mind and start another sentence. They do this so much….almost every other thing they say is a false start. I know people talk like that in real life and it’s very natural and normal…I guess reading it just hits different.

Neelam is such a beautiful name. I’ve never heard of it before and never read a book with it. So original. Love it.

I happened to be wearing a sweater with elbow patches the day I started reading this book. Pure coincidence. But I love how much she brings up that sweater. Elbow patches and “Brains” for the win.

Dang. The thing between the dad and his fiancé was anticlimactic af. I feel like that wasn’t resolved for me at all. She acted so blase about running out on her own wedding and causing a huge scene and upsetting the people she loves and making them worried sick. No one gave her a hard time about it? No one was like wtf lady?

[Sana Raj · Rating 5 out of 5]

My absolute favorite romance I’ve read all year!

[mane cg · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was really looking forward to reading "Just a Highland Fling" mostly because I love anything set in Scotland, and I thought it would be such a fun, cozy read. The setting definitely delivered, but the story itself didn’t fully work for me.

A lot of it felt repetitive, and I kept waiting for something bigger to happen, but it never really got there. The romance was also kind of lacking. I didn’t feel much chemistry between the main characters beyond the physical side of things, and that made it hard to really get invested in them. At times, it also felt like every guy Neelu met was immediately into her, and wanted to sleep with her.

One thing I did really like was getting to see parts of Indian culture and Neelu’s relationship with her dad. The way Ajit’s choices affected their dynamic, and how they slowly started to reconnect, was probably the most interesting part for me.

Overall, I just wish the book had gone a little deeper, especially with the emotional parts and the relationship itself. It had a lot going for it, but it didn’t fully come together for me.

[Kierstin Carnahan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just A Highland Fling by @nkumarwrites comes out July 21, 2026 and is a fun, spicy romance that will make you want to travel to the Highlands asap!

Neelu makes (what she hopes is going to be) a quick trip to the Scottish Highlands for her estranged father’s wedding but then accidentally becomes the reason the bride jilts the groom at wedding and ends up on a rescue mission with her one night stand?!

Yeah this book has it all. It’s a forced proximity novel that tacks estranged parents, long distance love, and more. I saw Naina at @wildgeesebookshop when she interviewed Sarah Adams and hadn’t read anything of hers before so I was excited to try it when I saw this ARC. I’m hoping to go to Scotland next year and this book was the perfect wanderlust read. Now I need to go back and read her other books!

Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for the chance to read this ARC

[Shivani Mohini · Rating 5 out of 5]

Naina Kumar has done it again! Just after I thought that it wasn’t possible after Say You’ll Be Mine and Flirting With Disaster, she’s completely hit it out of the park. Just A Highland Fling is FILLED with so many tropes, twists, and treats that it’s impossible not to be obsessed. Jacob is the ideal, yearning hero and Neelu is our obstinate, success-oriented gal with insurmountable walls. The Scottish highlands create the most poetic (wink) backdrop. I can’t wait for the world to read this so that the obsession spreads! Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC (which I started reading IMMEDIATELY upon approval).