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Thistle Glen #1
Hot Scot Summer
A rockstar who lost his sound. A writer who lost the plot. Now they're about to lose their minds – over each other.
Sleeping with your enemy is one thing. Needing him to write is another.
Cleo Sullivan is broke, blocked, and one missed deadline away from tanking her writing career. Her plan: pet-sit in a remote Highland cottage, finish her novel, and get back to the US.
Scottish singer/ songwriter Lucas Kincaid has no address. He also hasn't written a tune in years. But if he doesn't finish an album in three months, his label is going to drop him. So he drives to his late gran's cottage for peace, quiet, and inspiration.
Hard fail.
Cleo is already there. She chases him with a toilet brush. He throws her in the loch. It's hell. But neither of them is willing to leave.
Crammed into the cottage for one summer, their hatred turns into reluctant attraction. Until a night by the bonfire leads to a hormonal error in judgment. And a creative breakthrough.
So they make sleeping together a professional arrangement. Just to save their careers. Strict boundaries. No feelings. Easy, right?
But as summer is ending, Cleo and Lucas have to decide: Is this love – or just the best work they've ever produced?
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Hot Scot Summer is a sizzling and laugh-out-loud spicy enemies-to-lovers romcom with a dual first person POV that's set in the Scottish Highlands. It's the first book in the Thistle Glen series and can be read as a standalone.
For fans of high-heat enemies-to-lovers romcoms, forced proximity that won't let you breathe, and rockstar heroes who fall first and hard.
Hot Scot Summer also has ADHD representation, a treehouse, grief that hits you when you're not looking, and a guaranteed HEA (the kitchen table will never recover.)
Sleeping with your enemy is one thing. Needing him to write is another.
Cleo Sullivan is broke, blocked, and one missed deadline away from tanking her writing career. Her plan: pet-sit in a remote Highland cottage, finish her novel, and get back to the US.
Scottish singer/ songwriter Lucas Kincaid has no address. He also hasn't written a tune in years. But if he doesn't finish an album in three months, his label is going to drop him. So he drives to his late gran's cottage for peace, quiet, and inspiration.
Hard fail.
Cleo is already there. She chases him with a toilet brush. He throws her in the loch. It's hell. But neither of them is willing to leave.
Crammed into the cottage for one summer, their hatred turns into reluctant attraction. Until a night by the bonfire leads to a hormonal error in judgment. And a creative breakthrough.
So they make sleeping together a professional arrangement. Just to save their careers. Strict boundaries. No feelings. Easy, right?
But as summer is ending, Cleo and Lucas have to decide: Is this love – or just the best work they've ever produced?
------
Hot Scot Summer is a sizzling and laugh-out-loud spicy enemies-to-lovers romcom with a dual first person POV that's set in the Scottish Highlands. It's the first book in the Thistle Glen series and can be read as a standalone.
For fans of high-heat enemies-to-lovers romcoms, forced proximity that won't let you breathe, and rockstar heroes who fall first and hard.
Hot Scot Summer also has ADHD representation, a treehouse, grief that hits you when you're not looking, and a guaranteed HEA (the kitchen table will never recover.)
336 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 30, 2026
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Beatrice Bradshaw
10 books83 followersBeatrice Bradshaw crafts spicy contemporary romances set across Scotland – whisking readers away to glens and windswept coastlines without the need for a plane ticket!
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June 10, 2026
Romance novelist Cleo, having recently walked in on her boyfriend being virtually serviced by a W0rld of Warcraft character, decides a change of scenery is in order to break her writer’s block before her publisher claws back the advance she can’t afford to repay. When she lands a pet sitting gig for a hilarious goat and a sweet tuxedo cat in a remote but idyllic cottage in the Scottish hinterlands, she is quickly disturbed to find out she’s not alone…
Singer songwriter Lucas has led a nomadic existence for over a decade, since his early success and the loss of his mother. Staring down the barrel of a deadline for which he has no material nor inspiration, he decides to sequester himself into his Gran’s tiny cottage where he has distant but fond memories of long days spent among his cousins before the family schism tore them apart. When he walks in on a gorgeous blonde American, the fireworks between them are instant and incendiary, in more ways than one.
As they both come to the realization that they’ll have to share the very tight quarters, an uneasy truce is reached. In short order, however, both Cleo and Lucas find themselves unable to resist the temptation the other possesses, and as their delightfully steamy physical encounters yield professional fruit, they decide a no strings summer fling is just the thing.
Real feelings and careless words combine to drive them an ocean apart. Can either of them bridge the chasm that lies between them to reach for something more?
I loved this truly funny romcom liberally peppered with spicy open door scenes. Cleo’s neurodivergence (in her case quite debilitating ADHD), and the way in which Lucas detaches from any and all close emotional connections are both portrayed well, and not played for fun or quirkiness. Cleo’s friends are supportive and encouraging, and Beau in particular pulls some serious ride or die moves in the third act to show up for Cleo.
I was generously provided an advance reader copy from the author, and I’m pleased to share my honest review.
Singer songwriter Lucas has led a nomadic existence for over a decade, since his early success and the loss of his mother. Staring down the barrel of a deadline for which he has no material nor inspiration, he decides to sequester himself into his Gran’s tiny cottage where he has distant but fond memories of long days spent among his cousins before the family schism tore them apart. When he walks in on a gorgeous blonde American, the fireworks between them are instant and incendiary, in more ways than one.
As they both come to the realization that they’ll have to share the very tight quarters, an uneasy truce is reached. In short order, however, both Cleo and Lucas find themselves unable to resist the temptation the other possesses, and as their delightfully steamy physical encounters yield professional fruit, they decide a no strings summer fling is just the thing.
Real feelings and careless words combine to drive them an ocean apart. Can either of them bridge the chasm that lies between them to reach for something more?
I loved this truly funny romcom liberally peppered with spicy open door scenes. Cleo’s neurodivergence (in her case quite debilitating ADHD), and the way in which Lucas detaches from any and all close emotional connections are both portrayed well, and not played for fun or quirkiness. Cleo’s friends are supportive and encouraging, and Beau in particular pulls some serious ride or die moves in the third act to show up for Cleo.
I was generously provided an advance reader copy from the author, and I’m pleased to share my honest review.
June 26, 2026
4⭐️
Absolutely divine comedy in this rom-com, chock-full of believable characters with very real flaws in a beautiful Scotland / New Orleans setting. And a CAT and a GOAT. And a TREEHOUSE.
My favorite thing about Cleo is how relatable she is! I don’t have ADHD but I do have perimenopause and we definitely share traits, so the horrid self-talk was like a loop from my own damaged brain. If you are neurodivergent, you will find a lot to love in this well-drawn, strong but also sensitive young writer.
Lucas is a softy in a not-too-tough but just-rough-enough package. Definite grumpy x sunshine vibes but in such a funny way! I have not laughed out loud at anything labeled “rom com” like this for as long as I can remember. And dang he is good in bed 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️!
Beatrice is a lovely author who shares so much of herself with her readers. If you haven’t gotten on this train, what are you waiting for? The book is already available on her website and will be out on all platforms on 6/30. Thank you to her and Literary Inspired for the opportunity to read and review in advance of publication.
Absolutely divine comedy in this rom-com, chock-full of believable characters with very real flaws in a beautiful Scotland / New Orleans setting. And a CAT and a GOAT. And a TREEHOUSE.
My favorite thing about Cleo is how relatable she is! I don’t have ADHD but I do have perimenopause and we definitely share traits, so the horrid self-talk was like a loop from my own damaged brain. If you are neurodivergent, you will find a lot to love in this well-drawn, strong but also sensitive young writer.
Lucas is a softy in a not-too-tough but just-rough-enough package. Definite grumpy x sunshine vibes but in such a funny way! I have not laughed out loud at anything labeled “rom com” like this for as long as I can remember. And dang he is good in bed 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️!
Beatrice is a lovely author who shares so much of herself with her readers. If you haven’t gotten on this train, what are you waiting for? The book is already available on her website and will be out on all platforms on 6/30. Thank you to her and Literary Inspired for the opportunity to read and review in advance of publication.
June 21, 2026
4.5 stars ✨
Thank you to Beatrice Bradshaw for an ARC of Hot Scot Summer! 🫶🏻 All opinions are honest and my own
This was an absolute breath of fresh air. A forced proximity romance with only one bed, two struggling creatives with impending deadlines and a couple of cute animals (shout out to Dr Goatson and Furlock Holmes!) I had a blast reading this. From using a toilet brush as a potential weapon to more than one icy dip in the loch, this rom-com had me giggling and loving our MCs the whole way through the book
The ADHD rep in this is quite possibly the best I've ever read - being able to see on the page just exactly how Cleo's brain works, and almost how it comes across as debilitating in parts, it was just written so well, and felt realistic and not what people presume ADHD to be (if that makes sense?)
This is a 1-2 chilli pepper spice rating - there are open-door spice scenes courtesy of the "professional agreement" our MCs come to 😏🤭
I was so glad reading the acknowledgements and seeing this will be a series with each of the Kincaids getting their own happily ever after - and hopefully many more furry friends too! ❤
Thank you to Beatrice Bradshaw for an ARC of Hot Scot Summer! 🫶🏻 All opinions are honest and my own
This was an absolute breath of fresh air. A forced proximity romance with only one bed, two struggling creatives with impending deadlines and a couple of cute animals (shout out to Dr Goatson and Furlock Holmes!) I had a blast reading this. From using a toilet brush as a potential weapon to more than one icy dip in the loch, this rom-com had me giggling and loving our MCs the whole way through the book
The ADHD rep in this is quite possibly the best I've ever read - being able to see on the page just exactly how Cleo's brain works, and almost how it comes across as debilitating in parts, it was just written so well, and felt realistic and not what people presume ADHD to be (if that makes sense?)
This is a 1-2 chilli pepper spice rating - there are open-door spice scenes courtesy of the "professional agreement" our MCs come to 😏🤭
I was so glad reading the acknowledgements and seeing this will be a series with each of the Kincaids getting their own happily ever after - and hopefully many more furry friends too! ❤
June 16, 2026
5+ ⭐️
Ooooooo I loved this book!!!! I was hooked from the very first page until the last and I’m so sad it’s finished… I wholeheartedly love Cleo and Lucas and their love story. This book contains so many funny and hilarious moments: the toilet brush, Cleo in the loch, the conversation between Lucas and Beau at his appartement… I could picture it all and it made me so happy. I was rooting for them both since the beginning, add some little fur babies and I’m in love! Their chemistry is off the charts and her friends are such great side characters. I received a copy and I’m leaving this review voluntarily. I think it’s very clear that I absolutely love this story, it made me laugh and happy the entire time. I cannot wait to read another story by Beatrice!
Ooooooo I loved this book!!!! I was hooked from the very first page until the last and I’m so sad it’s finished… I wholeheartedly love Cleo and Lucas and their love story. This book contains so many funny and hilarious moments: the toilet brush, Cleo in the loch, the conversation between Lucas and Beau at his appartement… I could picture it all and it made me so happy. I was rooting for them both since the beginning, add some little fur babies and I’m in love! Their chemistry is off the charts and her friends are such great side characters. I received a copy and I’m leaving this review voluntarily. I think it’s very clear that I absolutely love this story, it made me laugh and happy the entire time. I cannot wait to read another story by Beatrice!
July 6, 2026
Me and Beatrice Bradshaw have a lot to talk about. I blame her entirely. I’ve come away with a new book-kink that I was NOT expecting… but I’m not mad about it!
How can you deny reading a book with both “Hot” and “Scot” in the title? Answer is: you can’t. And it looks like Cleo couldn’t avoid anything hot or Scottish either. A romantic writer from New Orleans, dealing with grief and a looming deadline, Cleo on a whim takes up a gig as a pet sitter in the highlands in a remote cottage, with the aim to find quiet and inspiration to finish her novel. However, a mad dash to pee after a long bus journey, leaves her in a precarious situation when a hot stranger appears in the house. Lucas is a british-famous musician, who also has hit a creative slump and uses the opportunity to visit his grandmother’s cottage only to find Cleo already there. These two do not get off on the right foot and so begins the close proximity hatred that turns to love. They soon realise after the first spicy moment on the kitchen counter that they are each other’s muse and a dangerous pact is formed that quickly turns to feelings and true love.
Cleo has ADHD and this is referred to throughout, resulting in feelings of being too much, of a failure and, all too much hitting close to home. As a ADHD girly, I could relate so much to how she felt and her experiences and it at times was quite difficult to read. These moments felt like I had written them and I had to pause to take in my own emotions. However, I could only relate to her in this way - Cleo is described as perfect attractiveness; comes across as confident; is quick witted, funny and fearless. I wish I could be Cleo - if only to get a hot Scot so over the top into me as Lucas - someone who thinks I'm everything.
What is quite a surprise and change with this novel is, Lucas isn’t a polar opposite. He has a bit of a character arch but in a self-awared way which is so endearing. However, he’s quite the male version of Cleo, without the ADHD and so the back and forth is funny, with them bouncing off one another with their quick comebacks and, dare I say it, it’s quite hot. This is where I blame Bradshaw - sure, close proximity. Sure a moment where it all changes. Who doesn’t love a rivals to lovers trope? But hate-fuelled explicit spicy moments? I didn’t know until now that this would seem so sexy to me. Not until Cleo and Lucas. And when they fall for one another and this turns into love and tenderness, it feels even more emotionally deep.
One couldn’t mention one of my favourite parts of novels - when they include some cheeky animals who are in their own rights their own characters and take up space. Firstly, we get a goat who starts with his own level of meanness but who you can’t help but love when he asks for head scratches. Then we have the house cat, who instantly pulls in your love and who is described with its own ability to cast a look that conveys their own personality and opinion on a situation.
Hot Scot Summer is everything needed in a book. Intense hate-to love, fun and funny animal friends, a Scot (not in a kilt, but we can easily forgive this) and regular description of the beauty that is the Highlands, making me miss my favourite place so much more. Sigh… let me just add Lucas Kincaid to the unreal book-boyfriends list!
How can you deny reading a book with both “Hot” and “Scot” in the title? Answer is: you can’t. And it looks like Cleo couldn’t avoid anything hot or Scottish either. A romantic writer from New Orleans, dealing with grief and a looming deadline, Cleo on a whim takes up a gig as a pet sitter in the highlands in a remote cottage, with the aim to find quiet and inspiration to finish her novel. However, a mad dash to pee after a long bus journey, leaves her in a precarious situation when a hot stranger appears in the house. Lucas is a british-famous musician, who also has hit a creative slump and uses the opportunity to visit his grandmother’s cottage only to find Cleo already there. These two do not get off on the right foot and so begins the close proximity hatred that turns to love. They soon realise after the first spicy moment on the kitchen counter that they are each other’s muse and a dangerous pact is formed that quickly turns to feelings and true love.
Cleo has ADHD and this is referred to throughout, resulting in feelings of being too much, of a failure and, all too much hitting close to home. As a ADHD girly, I could relate so much to how she felt and her experiences and it at times was quite difficult to read. These moments felt like I had written them and I had to pause to take in my own emotions. However, I could only relate to her in this way - Cleo is described as perfect attractiveness; comes across as confident; is quick witted, funny and fearless. I wish I could be Cleo - if only to get a hot Scot so over the top into me as Lucas - someone who thinks I'm everything.
What is quite a surprise and change with this novel is, Lucas isn’t a polar opposite. He has a bit of a character arch but in a self-awared way which is so endearing. However, he’s quite the male version of Cleo, without the ADHD and so the back and forth is funny, with them bouncing off one another with their quick comebacks and, dare I say it, it’s quite hot. This is where I blame Bradshaw - sure, close proximity. Sure a moment where it all changes. Who doesn’t love a rivals to lovers trope? But hate-fuelled explicit spicy moments? I didn’t know until now that this would seem so sexy to me. Not until Cleo and Lucas. And when they fall for one another and this turns into love and tenderness, it feels even more emotionally deep.
One couldn’t mention one of my favourite parts of novels - when they include some cheeky animals who are in their own rights their own characters and take up space. Firstly, we get a goat who starts with his own level of meanness but who you can’t help but love when he asks for head scratches. Then we have the house cat, who instantly pulls in your love and who is described with its own ability to cast a look that conveys their own personality and opinion on a situation.
Hot Scot Summer is everything needed in a book. Intense hate-to love, fun and funny animal friends, a Scot (not in a kilt, but we can easily forgive this) and regular description of the beauty that is the Highlands, making me miss my favourite place so much more. Sigh… let me just add Lucas Kincaid to the unreal book-boyfriends list!
July 16, 2026
🥃🏴🅑🅞🅞🅚 🅡🅔🅥🅘🅔🅦🏴🏔️
📖Hot Scot Summer
✍🏽Beatrice Bradshaw
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Thistle Glen Book 1
🎶 Jonas Brothers • Burnin’ Up
Hot Scot Summer was a hoot! It starts with Cleo, a writer who has already spent the advance on the book she's supposed to write (on normal life things to survive), walking in on her boyfriend in a very compromising and harrowing position with his video game and "characters". She has to complete her romance novel, or she'll be forced to pay back the advance she can't afford; the only other problem is her terrible writer's block.
Cleo decides on a change of scenery and takes up a pet-sitting job in the picturesque Scottish Highlands in an idyllic cottage on a loch. She soon discovers she not only has a cheeky and hilarious goat and cat roommate with punny names (Dr. Goatson and Furlock Holmes), but also a steaming hot Scottish songwriter named Lucas who just so happens to be part-owner of the cottage and is surprised to find the New Orleans native in his bathroom. There may have been some issues in communication, but it was strictly between Lucas and his cousin.
Cleo gets tossed in the loch, and Lucas gets chased with a toilet brush, and that is exactly where the author got me hooked. After their awkwardly hilarious meet-cute, they decide to share the cottage for the summer, and coincidentally enough, Lucas's writing has been at an impasse for quite some time.
The sparks between Lucas and Cleo are palpable, and they somehow manage to coexist with the sexual tension rising as much as the temperature. After a moment of weakness, interposed between hilariously immature and petty sabotage tactics and fights (with phenomenal physical comedy circa 2000s movie romcoms, which I LOVE), they discover they might be each other's muse.
Desperate to beat their writer's block and save their careers, the two rivals strike a strictly physical agreement. To meet their deadlines, the pair set one unbreakable rule: under no circumstances are they allowed to catch feelings. I think we all know how that ends. ;)
This book has sizzling chemistry, a vivid, immersive setting, and scene-stealing animal companions. My only critiques are that some of the comedic character interactions were a bit silly and will require a slight suspension of disbelief. It also suffered the inevitable miscommunication breakdown, and the sheer volume of spice occasionally overshadowed the plot.
Hot Scot Summer had romance, witty banter, tension, adorably zany animal side characters, ADHD representation, open-door spice, themes of creative burnout, grief, vulnerability, and much more. The setting and atmosphere was as swoon-worthy as the main couple. The novel included high-heat forced proximity, fish out of water, found family, and rivals-to-lovers, along with highly addictive, chaotic, and emotional moments. Maybe I need a Hot Scot Summer?
Thank you Beatrice Bradshaw and @booksirens for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
📖Hot Scot Summer
✍🏽Beatrice Bradshaw
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Thistle Glen Book 1
🎶 Jonas Brothers • Burnin’ Up
Hot Scot Summer was a hoot! It starts with Cleo, a writer who has already spent the advance on the book she's supposed to write (on normal life things to survive), walking in on her boyfriend in a very compromising and harrowing position with his video game and "characters". She has to complete her romance novel, or she'll be forced to pay back the advance she can't afford; the only other problem is her terrible writer's block.
Cleo decides on a change of scenery and takes up a pet-sitting job in the picturesque Scottish Highlands in an idyllic cottage on a loch. She soon discovers she not only has a cheeky and hilarious goat and cat roommate with punny names (Dr. Goatson and Furlock Holmes), but also a steaming hot Scottish songwriter named Lucas who just so happens to be part-owner of the cottage and is surprised to find the New Orleans native in his bathroom. There may have been some issues in communication, but it was strictly between Lucas and his cousin.
Cleo gets tossed in the loch, and Lucas gets chased with a toilet brush, and that is exactly where the author got me hooked. After their awkwardly hilarious meet-cute, they decide to share the cottage for the summer, and coincidentally enough, Lucas's writing has been at an impasse for quite some time.
The sparks between Lucas and Cleo are palpable, and they somehow manage to coexist with the sexual tension rising as much as the temperature. After a moment of weakness, interposed between hilariously immature and petty sabotage tactics and fights (with phenomenal physical comedy circa 2000s movie romcoms, which I LOVE), they discover they might be each other's muse.
Desperate to beat their writer's block and save their careers, the two rivals strike a strictly physical agreement. To meet their deadlines, the pair set one unbreakable rule: under no circumstances are they allowed to catch feelings. I think we all know how that ends. ;)
This book has sizzling chemistry, a vivid, immersive setting, and scene-stealing animal companions. My only critiques are that some of the comedic character interactions were a bit silly and will require a slight suspension of disbelief. It also suffered the inevitable miscommunication breakdown, and the sheer volume of spice occasionally overshadowed the plot.
Hot Scot Summer had romance, witty banter, tension, adorably zany animal side characters, ADHD representation, open-door spice, themes of creative burnout, grief, vulnerability, and much more. The setting and atmosphere was as swoon-worthy as the main couple. The novel included high-heat forced proximity, fish out of water, found family, and rivals-to-lovers, along with highly addictive, chaotic, and emotional moments. Maybe I need a Hot Scot Summer?
Thank you Beatrice Bradshaw and @booksirens for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
June 30, 2026
Als je houdt van de ultieme combinatie van vijanden die geliefden worden, gedwongen nabijheid en een flinke dosis Schotse hooglanden-charme, dan is Hot Scot Summer het boek dat je deze zomer op je nachtkastje moet leggen. Bradshaw levert een heerlijk, vlijmscherp en uiterst vermakelijk verhaal af dat perfect balanceert tussen oprechte emotie en intense spice.
Waar gaat het over?
De Amerikaanse romance-schrijfster Cleo Sullivan zit diep in de nesten: ze is blut, heeft een gigantische writer's block en haar deadline hijgt in haar nek. Haar plan? Een zomer lang op een afgelegen huisje in de Schotse Highlands passen om in alle rust haar boek af te schrijven.
Maar die rust verdwijnt als sneeuw voor de zon wanneer de Schotse singer-songwriter Lucas Kincaid plotseling op de stoep staat. Het huisje bleek van zijn overleden oma te zijn en ook hij móét binnen drie maanden een album afleveren om zijn platenlabel te vriend te houden. Na een eerste ontmoeting die escaleert in een achtervolging met een toiletborstel en een onvrijwillige duik in het loch, zitten de twee aan elkaar vast.
De échte vonk slaat over wanneer ze na een vurige ruzie per ongeluk met elkaar in bed belanden... en tot de ontdekking komen dat de seks hun creatieve blokkades als sneeuw voor de zon doet verdwijnen. Wat volgt is een puur "zakelijke" regeling: puur voor de kunst, strikte grenzen, en absoluut geen gevoelens. (Spoiler: dat mislukt natuurlijk grandioos).
Waarom je dit wilt lezen:
De Chemie & Banter: De dynamiek tussen Cleo en Lucas spat van de pagina's. Hun vijandigheid voelt in het begin oprecht en grappig, en de overgang naar een 'arrangement' bouwt de spanning perfect op. De sekscènes zijn absoluut open door en zeer aanwezig (zoals beloofd: de keukentafel overleeft het amper).
Hele Fijne Tropes: Het boek vinkt moeiteloos populaire tropes af: enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, een rockstar hero die stiekem als eerste als een blok valt (he falls first), en een heerlijke fish-out-of-water sfeer.
Diepgang met een Lach: Naast de humor en de spice verweeft Bradshaw op een mooie manier zwaardere thema's in het verhaal. Er zit een treffende verwerking van rouw in en een sterke, realistische representatie van ADHD.
De Bijfiguren: Van een eigenwijze geit die truien opeet tot een kat die niet is wie hij lijkt; de sfeer in het fictieve Thistle Glen is knus en vol humor.
Het eindoordeel
Hot Scot Summer leest als een perfecte mix tussen The Hating Game en Beach Read, maar dan met een dik Schots accent en een flinke scheut extra calorieën aan spice. Het is vlot geschreven, emotioneel bevredigend en geeft je gegarandeerd een happily ever after.
Waar gaat het over?
De Amerikaanse romance-schrijfster Cleo Sullivan zit diep in de nesten: ze is blut, heeft een gigantische writer's block en haar deadline hijgt in haar nek. Haar plan? Een zomer lang op een afgelegen huisje in de Schotse Highlands passen om in alle rust haar boek af te schrijven.
Maar die rust verdwijnt als sneeuw voor de zon wanneer de Schotse singer-songwriter Lucas Kincaid plotseling op de stoep staat. Het huisje bleek van zijn overleden oma te zijn en ook hij móét binnen drie maanden een album afleveren om zijn platenlabel te vriend te houden. Na een eerste ontmoeting die escaleert in een achtervolging met een toiletborstel en een onvrijwillige duik in het loch, zitten de twee aan elkaar vast.
De échte vonk slaat over wanneer ze na een vurige ruzie per ongeluk met elkaar in bed belanden... en tot de ontdekking komen dat de seks hun creatieve blokkades als sneeuw voor de zon doet verdwijnen. Wat volgt is een puur "zakelijke" regeling: puur voor de kunst, strikte grenzen, en absoluut geen gevoelens. (Spoiler: dat mislukt natuurlijk grandioos).
Waarom je dit wilt lezen:
De Chemie & Banter: De dynamiek tussen Cleo en Lucas spat van de pagina's. Hun vijandigheid voelt in het begin oprecht en grappig, en de overgang naar een 'arrangement' bouwt de spanning perfect op. De sekscènes zijn absoluut open door en zeer aanwezig (zoals beloofd: de keukentafel overleeft het amper).
Hele Fijne Tropes: Het boek vinkt moeiteloos populaire tropes af: enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, een rockstar hero die stiekem als eerste als een blok valt (he falls first), en een heerlijke fish-out-of-water sfeer.
Diepgang met een Lach: Naast de humor en de spice verweeft Bradshaw op een mooie manier zwaardere thema's in het verhaal. Er zit een treffende verwerking van rouw in en een sterke, realistische representatie van ADHD.
De Bijfiguren: Van een eigenwijze geit die truien opeet tot een kat die niet is wie hij lijkt; de sfeer in het fictieve Thistle Glen is knus en vol humor.
Het eindoordeel
Hot Scot Summer leest als een perfecte mix tussen The Hating Game en Beach Read, maar dan met een dik Schots accent en een flinke scheut extra calorieën aan spice. Het is vlot geschreven, emotioneel bevredigend en geeft je gegarandeerd een happily ever after.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I’ve recently discovered author Beatrice Bradshaw’s fabulous Scottish rugby romances and this new novel is a change in direction. So good!
Louisiana-based romance author Cleo Sullivan grabs a house-sit in Scotland after her life implodes. When she gets to the Highland cottage though, it’s an awkward meet-cute with a surly Scot already ensconced. This is funny and clever and awkward in the best ways!
Cleo needs to write a romance – and quickly – or she will have to repay her advance, and she’s already in financial straits. Writer’s block is a thing though, so she has to stay at the cottage and hope she can break through and get something written, and quickly. Scottish singer and songwriter Lucas Kincaid is in a similar position. He’s broke as well, and hasn’t written anything new in years. His agent has given him the summer to get himself together so he takes off to the Highland cottage he part-owns. Neither expect to find the other, and after some manic (and hilarious) fights, they eventually get it on, and become each other’s inspiration. It’s steamy and very very hot, as physical intimacy is easy for them both, emotionally vulnerability not so much.
As well as their terrific romance, I love the character growth for both Lucas and Cleo as they face the tough things about themselves. At a time when so many romantic heroes are perfect, Lucas’ flaws make him so relatable – and realistic. He’s not an obvious catch as he’s not famous, or rich, or influential, and has been couch surfing for years. He’s perfect for Cleo because he is inherently good and he loves all of her – he accepts her chaos. Cheo in turn has undiagnosed ADHD and has difficulty focusing, a lack of filter and a terrible way of caring for herself. Luckily Lucas is patient, and a great cook and caregiver 😉
The Scottish setting is authentic – right down to the midges – and Lucas’ brogue is so attractive. There’s even a glossary at the end, which celebrates the Gaelic language and all the delicious local slang.
Such a well-done, steamy romance in a gorgeous setting 🏴 Thank you Beatrice Bradshaw and @literaryinspired for the ARC. Opinions are my own.
Louisiana-based romance author Cleo Sullivan grabs a house-sit in Scotland after her life implodes. When she gets to the Highland cottage though, it’s an awkward meet-cute with a surly Scot already ensconced. This is funny and clever and awkward in the best ways!
Cleo needs to write a romance – and quickly – or she will have to repay her advance, and she’s already in financial straits. Writer’s block is a thing though, so she has to stay at the cottage and hope she can break through and get something written, and quickly. Scottish singer and songwriter Lucas Kincaid is in a similar position. He’s broke as well, and hasn’t written anything new in years. His agent has given him the summer to get himself together so he takes off to the Highland cottage he part-owns. Neither expect to find the other, and after some manic (and hilarious) fights, they eventually get it on, and become each other’s inspiration. It’s steamy and very very hot, as physical intimacy is easy for them both, emotionally vulnerability not so much.
As well as their terrific romance, I love the character growth for both Lucas and Cleo as they face the tough things about themselves. At a time when so many romantic heroes are perfect, Lucas’ flaws make him so relatable – and realistic. He’s not an obvious catch as he’s not famous, or rich, or influential, and has been couch surfing for years. He’s perfect for Cleo because he is inherently good and he loves all of her – he accepts her chaos. Cheo in turn has undiagnosed ADHD and has difficulty focusing, a lack of filter and a terrible way of caring for herself. Luckily Lucas is patient, and a great cook and caregiver 😉
The Scottish setting is authentic – right down to the midges – and Lucas’ brogue is so attractive. There’s even a glossary at the end, which celebrates the Gaelic language and all the delicious local slang.
Such a well-done, steamy romance in a gorgeous setting 🏴 Thank you Beatrice Bradshaw and @literaryinspired for the ARC. Opinions are my own.
July 24, 2026
♾️⭐️
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Beatrice Bradshaw accomplished every single thing she set out to do with this book.
A man with a guitar ✅️
Cute animals ✅️
A cozy cottage ✅️
Filthy f*cking ✅️
Good food ✅️
Fabulous friends ✅️
Silly jokes and pettiness ✅️
Warm and endless summer nights ✅️
She should pat herself on the back and celebrate with a glass of wine and beignets for what she did with Lucas and Cleo. She gifted the universe with an authentic story - a rom-com that went way past the shallow parts and dove deep. Her novel deals with a lot of tough topics - death, grief, infidelity, insecurities - and she managed to write about each topic with grace. It was beautiful and it was magic. She created a masterpiece.
I laughed hysterically to the point that my eyes watered from how much I was laughing. I cried too. My heart broke for both Lucas and Cleo. I connected with them in ways that shouldn't be possible with two fictional characters, but I saw myself reflected in both. I fell head over heels for both of them, wanting their happiness because somehow, if they got their happy ending, it meant I can too. There were times I didn't think they'd get there (I mean he throws her in the loch, for gods sake 😂), but I believed in their journey, I hoped for both of their broken souls even when they couldn't admit it out loud.
I want to shout out Beau for being the BEST best friend a girl could have. 💚 Also, shout out to Dr. Goatson 🐐 and Furlock Holmes 🐈 they won my heart over in a heartbeat.
I'm a firm believer in the idea that books find you when you need them most even when you don't realize you need them. This book is one of those books that found me when I needed it most. The comedic scenes were spectacular, and the deeper, emotional moments were written with grace, respect, and from the heart every time, and the dirty spicy scenes were filthy and fun. This book restored my faith in love. It gave me back the hope that maybe love isn't unrealistic. I'll cherish it. I will carry this book and the characters with me everywhere I go for the rest of my life. ❤️
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Beatrice Bradshaw accomplished every single thing she set out to do with this book.
A man with a guitar ✅️
Cute animals ✅️
A cozy cottage ✅️
Filthy f*cking ✅️
Good food ✅️
Fabulous friends ✅️
Silly jokes and pettiness ✅️
Warm and endless summer nights ✅️
She should pat herself on the back and celebrate with a glass of wine and beignets for what she did with Lucas and Cleo. She gifted the universe with an authentic story - a rom-com that went way past the shallow parts and dove deep. Her novel deals with a lot of tough topics - death, grief, infidelity, insecurities - and she managed to write about each topic with grace. It was beautiful and it was magic. She created a masterpiece.
I laughed hysterically to the point that my eyes watered from how much I was laughing. I cried too. My heart broke for both Lucas and Cleo. I connected with them in ways that shouldn't be possible with two fictional characters, but I saw myself reflected in both. I fell head over heels for both of them, wanting their happiness because somehow, if they got their happy ending, it meant I can too. There were times I didn't think they'd get there (I mean he throws her in the loch, for gods sake 😂), but I believed in their journey, I hoped for both of their broken souls even when they couldn't admit it out loud.
I want to shout out Beau for being the BEST best friend a girl could have. 💚 Also, shout out to Dr. Goatson 🐐 and Furlock Holmes 🐈 they won my heart over in a heartbeat.
I'm a firm believer in the idea that books find you when you need them most even when you don't realize you need them. This book is one of those books that found me when I needed it most. The comedic scenes were spectacular, and the deeper, emotional moments were written with grace, respect, and from the heart every time, and the dirty spicy scenes were filthy and fun. This book restored my faith in love. It gave me back the hope that maybe love isn't unrealistic. I'll cherish it. I will carry this book and the characters with me everywhere I go for the rest of my life. ❤️
Review of advance copy received from Author
American romance writer Cleo has a deadline and a bad case of writer’s block. Thinking that a change of scenery might help, she arranges to pet sit a cat and a goat in a remote cottage in the Scottish Highlands. Scottish singer-songwriter Lucas has to finish a new album in three months or his label will drop him, and he hasn’t written a new song in years. He has no permanent home, so decides to stay at his late Gran’s cottage without informing his cousin he’s coming.
I’m not normally a fan of the enemies-to-lovers trope, but I loved this writer’s other books so it was an easy decision to read Hot Scot Summer. These characters really were enemies at the start, no holds barred, but they really don’t have anywhere else to go so have to make the best of it. The antagonism between them and the pranks they play on each other are extreme. When it seems like they might have gone too far, they give in to the growing physical attraction between them and discover the positive effect it has on their creativity.
So, they come to an arrangement, strict boundaries but no messy feelings, that means they can save their careers and move on with their lives. Unfortunately, ‘the best laid schemes o’ mice and men gang aft agley’ to quote Scottish poet Robert Burns. They have no trouble sharing a bed, but have no idea how to connect emotionally. The third act break up is devastating, but the ending more than makes up for it.
We get chapters from both Cleo and Lucas’s point of view so are privy to their innermost thoughts. They are both trying to deal with unresolved trauma in their past, and Cleo’s ADHD is handled with sensitivity, but makes it difficult for her to believe she will ever be loved. Her group of friends back in New Orleans are very supportive, especially Beau. I loved how the kittens helped to heal the rift in Lucas’s family. The setting in the Scottish Highlands was vividly brought to life even down to the pesky midges. This is the first book in a new series and I look forward to reading the others. Thanks to the author for supplying a digital ARC.
I’m not normally a fan of the enemies-to-lovers trope, but I loved this writer’s other books so it was an easy decision to read Hot Scot Summer. These characters really were enemies at the start, no holds barred, but they really don’t have anywhere else to go so have to make the best of it. The antagonism between them and the pranks they play on each other are extreme. When it seems like they might have gone too far, they give in to the growing physical attraction between them and discover the positive effect it has on their creativity.
So, they come to an arrangement, strict boundaries but no messy feelings, that means they can save their careers and move on with their lives. Unfortunately, ‘the best laid schemes o’ mice and men gang aft agley’ to quote Scottish poet Robert Burns. They have no trouble sharing a bed, but have no idea how to connect emotionally. The third act break up is devastating, but the ending more than makes up for it.
We get chapters from both Cleo and Lucas’s point of view so are privy to their innermost thoughts. They are both trying to deal with unresolved trauma in their past, and Cleo’s ADHD is handled with sensitivity, but makes it difficult for her to believe she will ever be loved. Her group of friends back in New Orleans are very supportive, especially Beau. I loved how the kittens helped to heal the rift in Lucas’s family. The setting in the Scottish Highlands was vividly brought to life even down to the pesky midges. This is the first book in a new series and I look forward to reading the others. Thanks to the author for supplying a digital ARC.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Oh my goodness, this book may have genuinely rewired my brain in the best possible way!
I laughed, I cried, I kicked my legs with a goofy grin on my face, and I never wanted it to end. This was everything I hoped it would be and more.
I absolutely adored Cleo. As a romance writer who no longer believes in romance, she was such a compelling FMC, but what really stood out for me was the ADHD representation. As someone who recognised so much of what Cleo experiences, I felt every emotion right alongside her. This wasn't the stereotypical 'cute' quirks; it explored the messy, frustrating, and often painful realities too. The time blindness, the rejection sensitivity, the self-doubt, it all felt incredibly authentic and nuanced.
Then there's Lucas. Scottish, talented, and very much a low-key rockstar, he's carrying wounds of his own and has spent years trying to navigate the trauma in his past. Beneath his exterior is a man who has forgotten how to let people in, and watching his journey unfold was beautiful.
Together, Cleo and Lucas were absolute perfection. Both have built walls around themselves after experiencing profound loss, convinced that everyone they love eventually leaves. Their relationship was packed with banter, tension, longing, stolen glances, and all the delicious slow-burn goodness I could possibly want. This may have been a slow burn, but it was definitely high combustion! She wants Thursdays and he wants a kitchen of his own (IYKYK).
Alongside the romance, the book tackles themes of grief, healing, belonging, and the complicated ways we both need and want to be needed. These moments hit with genuine emotional depth and made me love the story even more.
And can we please talk about the side characters? Furlock Holmes and Dr Goatson absolutely stole my heart. I mean, come on!
With its stunning Scottish setting, gorgeous lochside atmosphere, hilarious moments, fantastic friendships, and a romance that completely captured my heart, this is a book I'll be thinking about for a long time.
I laughed, I cried, I kicked my legs with a goofy grin on my face, and I never wanted it to end. This was everything I hoped it would be and more.
I absolutely adored Cleo. As a romance writer who no longer believes in romance, she was such a compelling FMC, but what really stood out for me was the ADHD representation. As someone who recognised so much of what Cleo experiences, I felt every emotion right alongside her. This wasn't the stereotypical 'cute' quirks; it explored the messy, frustrating, and often painful realities too. The time blindness, the rejection sensitivity, the self-doubt, it all felt incredibly authentic and nuanced.
Then there's Lucas. Scottish, talented, and very much a low-key rockstar, he's carrying wounds of his own and has spent years trying to navigate the trauma in his past. Beneath his exterior is a man who has forgotten how to let people in, and watching his journey unfold was beautiful.
Together, Cleo and Lucas were absolute perfection. Both have built walls around themselves after experiencing profound loss, convinced that everyone they love eventually leaves. Their relationship was packed with banter, tension, longing, stolen glances, and all the delicious slow-burn goodness I could possibly want. This may have been a slow burn, but it was definitely high combustion! She wants Thursdays and he wants a kitchen of his own (IYKYK).
Alongside the romance, the book tackles themes of grief, healing, belonging, and the complicated ways we both need and want to be needed. These moments hit with genuine emotional depth and made me love the story even more.
And can we please talk about the side characters? Furlock Holmes and Dr Goatson absolutely stole my heart. I mean, come on!
With its stunning Scottish setting, gorgeous lochside atmosphere, hilarious moments, fantastic friendships, and a romance that completely captured my heart, this is a book I'll be thinking about for a long time.
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Review: Highland Heat, Creative Chaos & One Cottage Too Many 🌸🏴🔥
Thank you to the Beatrice Bradshaw for the ARC of Hot Scot Summer. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Hot Scot Summer is a hot, funny, flirty Highland romance full of forced proximity, enemies-to-lovers tension, creative chaos, and the kind of chemistry that makes one tiny cottage feel very, very dangerous.
Cleo and Lucas are both stuck in their own ways. Cleo is trying to finish her book, Lucas is trying to find his music again, and neither of them expects the other to become the exact distraction they probably should avoid.
Their first impressions are messy, sharp, and full of irritation, but that only makes the slow build between them even more addictive.
I loved the way this book balanced humour and heat with deeper emotional layers. Beneath the banter and the spice, there are themes of creative burnout, grief, self-worth, vulnerability, and learning how to let someone in when it feels easier to keep your guard up.
Cleo’s chaos and Lucas’ broody energy worked so well together, giving the story that perfect grumpy-meets-sunshine dynamic with plenty of heart.
The Highland setting was such a dream. The cottage, the summer atmosphere, the small-town charm, and the cosy-but-steamy forced proximity made the whole book feel vivid and romantic.
It had that perfect mix of soft, swoony moments and high-heat tension.
This is a perfect read for fans of rockstar heroes, writer heroines, forced proximity, only-one-bed tension, enemies-to-lovers banter, “no feelings” arrangements, and romances where two people unexpectedly become each other’s muse.
A fun, spicy, heartfelt contemporary Highland romance that delivers on the tropes while still giving the characters emotional depth.
Rating ☆☆☆☆☆
Thank you to the Beatrice Bradshaw for the ARC of Hot Scot Summer. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Hot Scot Summer is a hot, funny, flirty Highland romance full of forced proximity, enemies-to-lovers tension, creative chaos, and the kind of chemistry that makes one tiny cottage feel very, very dangerous.
Cleo and Lucas are both stuck in their own ways. Cleo is trying to finish her book, Lucas is trying to find his music again, and neither of them expects the other to become the exact distraction they probably should avoid.
Their first impressions are messy, sharp, and full of irritation, but that only makes the slow build between them even more addictive.
I loved the way this book balanced humour and heat with deeper emotional layers. Beneath the banter and the spice, there are themes of creative burnout, grief, self-worth, vulnerability, and learning how to let someone in when it feels easier to keep your guard up.
Cleo’s chaos and Lucas’ broody energy worked so well together, giving the story that perfect grumpy-meets-sunshine dynamic with plenty of heart.
The Highland setting was such a dream. The cottage, the summer atmosphere, the small-town charm, and the cosy-but-steamy forced proximity made the whole book feel vivid and romantic.
It had that perfect mix of soft, swoony moments and high-heat tension.
This is a perfect read for fans of rockstar heroes, writer heroines, forced proximity, only-one-bed tension, enemies-to-lovers banter, “no feelings” arrangements, and romances where two people unexpectedly become each other’s muse.
A fun, spicy, heartfelt contemporary Highland romance that delivers on the tropes while still giving the characters emotional depth.
Rating ☆☆☆☆☆
July 4, 2026
An author and a songwriter. Two cases of writer’s block. A cottage in Scotland and forced proximity…it’s Hot Scot Summer.
Cleo is trying to write her next bestselling novel before the publisher demands their advance back. Needing to escape the grief of a family death and the aftermath of catching her boyfriend cheating (with an orc), she agrees to pet sit in Scotland for three months.
But things get off to a rocky start for Cleo - there’s no phone reception, she’s head-butted in the butt by a goat, and someone walks on while she’s on the toilet.
Lucas has a matter of months to produce a new album or he will lose the rights to all his music, so he decides to go back to his own beginning - his grandmother’s cottage in Scotland. With his cousin away, he expects it to be empty, leaving him free to write in peace.
He did not expect a mad American woman brandishing a toilet brush.
Forced to share the cottage for the good of their careers, Cleo and Lucas start very much as enemies determined not to give any ground. But as the weeks pass, they manage to coexist - completely ignoring the raging sexual tension rising between them, of course.
This romantic comedy was marvelous fun. There is some fabulous physical comedy, particularly in the early stages, and Cleo and Lucas are incredibly funny together. The story does deal with deeper issues, like grief, ADHD, and writer’s block.
The spice heats up faster than the romance, with Cleo and Lucas entering an “enemies with benefits” scenario. It is very much open door. The romance develops at a slower rate, having a few more obstacles to overcome.
This book is the first in a new series, and I’m really looking forward to revisiting this world again soon.
If you’re after a romantic comedy that will make you laugh out lough, you absolutely need to read Hot Scot Summer.
Cleo is trying to write her next bestselling novel before the publisher demands their advance back. Needing to escape the grief of a family death and the aftermath of catching her boyfriend cheating (with an orc), she agrees to pet sit in Scotland for three months.
But things get off to a rocky start for Cleo - there’s no phone reception, she’s head-butted in the butt by a goat, and someone walks on while she’s on the toilet.
Lucas has a matter of months to produce a new album or he will lose the rights to all his music, so he decides to go back to his own beginning - his grandmother’s cottage in Scotland. With his cousin away, he expects it to be empty, leaving him free to write in peace.
He did not expect a mad American woman brandishing a toilet brush.
Forced to share the cottage for the good of their careers, Cleo and Lucas start very much as enemies determined not to give any ground. But as the weeks pass, they manage to coexist - completely ignoring the raging sexual tension rising between them, of course.
This romantic comedy was marvelous fun. There is some fabulous physical comedy, particularly in the early stages, and Cleo and Lucas are incredibly funny together. The story does deal with deeper issues, like grief, ADHD, and writer’s block.
The spice heats up faster than the romance, with Cleo and Lucas entering an “enemies with benefits” scenario. It is very much open door. The romance develops at a slower rate, having a few more obstacles to overcome.
This book is the first in a new series, and I’m really looking forward to revisiting this world again soon.
If you’re after a romantic comedy that will make you laugh out lough, you absolutely need to read Hot Scot Summer.
July 1, 2026
This book was much more than I was expecting it to be and it honestly surprised me as I came super stoked for it. I immediately connected with Cleo. She’s an impulsive, chaotic ball of wonderment that’s full of sass and wit. She’s so relatable and likable. Her search for a muse is an adventure and I’m so glad I got to go in it with her. Lucas is struggling with his creative endeavors as well. Just like Cleo, he’s at risk to lose it all if he can’t deliver. It hurt my heart that he could potentially lose such a meaningful part of his creative soul if he can’t write more for his label. Both have a wonderful idea to find a new setting to try and produce. Too bad it’s the same setting. Hello forced proximity. Their chemistry is insane from that first meeting. It’s intense and heated and full of a delicious tension that couldn’t be ignored. And when it comes to a head it’s explosive and amazing. The spice was spicing in this book for sure. But I really appreciated the fact that the spice fit into the story and didn’t feel thrown in just to have spice. I was absolutely enamored with the Scottish setting. I honestly felt like I was walking around the countryside with the characters. And I fell in love with the wonderful animals there. Furlock Holmes and Dr. Goatson were stars in their own rights. They made me me smile and swoon. Speaking of swooning…I fell hard and fast for Lucas and Cleo together. Their connection was one I felt was genuine and raw and real. And the way things grow and develop between them was so endearing. The ending they got was perfect for them. It was everything they deserved.
July 1, 2026
Wow, this book completely blew me away—I loved every minute of it!
Hot Scot Summer is a heartfelt RomCom that made me laugh, cry, swoon and left me with the biggest smile. This enemies-to-lovers romance between blocked romance writer Cleo and equally blocked singer-songwriter Lucas is packed with forced proximity, witty banter, sizzling chemistry and all the feels.
Cleo heads to Scotland for a pet-sitting gig hoping a change of scenery will help her finish the book that could save her career. Instead, she finds herself sharing a cozy cottage with the frustratingly attractive Lucas, who has writing struggles of his own. Their unforgettable meet cute, razor-sharp banter and undeniable chemistry had me instantly hooked.
Lucas is the perfect grumpy Scotsman. He’s charming, wounded and impossible not to love. As his relationship with Cleo evolves from enemies to friends to lovers, they begin healing old wounds together. But with summer coming to an end and career deadlines looming, they have to decide whether what they've found is worth holding onto.
What really elevated this story for me was its emotional depth. The portrayals of grief, healing, and learning to live with loss felt authentic and moving. I also appreciated the thoughtful ADHD representation. While everyone's experience differs, Cleo's challenges felt very familiar to me, as both my husband and son have ADHD and I’ve witnessed first hand the challenges it brings.
This book has so much heart. I laughed, I cried, I swooned and I fell completely in love with Cleo and Lucas. This was a funny, emotional and beautifully romantic story that left my heart so full.
ARC Review 📚
Hot Scot Summer is a heartfelt RomCom that made me laugh, cry, swoon and left me with the biggest smile. This enemies-to-lovers romance between blocked romance writer Cleo and equally blocked singer-songwriter Lucas is packed with forced proximity, witty banter, sizzling chemistry and all the feels.
Cleo heads to Scotland for a pet-sitting gig hoping a change of scenery will help her finish the book that could save her career. Instead, she finds herself sharing a cozy cottage with the frustratingly attractive Lucas, who has writing struggles of his own. Their unforgettable meet cute, razor-sharp banter and undeniable chemistry had me instantly hooked.
Lucas is the perfect grumpy Scotsman. He’s charming, wounded and impossible not to love. As his relationship with Cleo evolves from enemies to friends to lovers, they begin healing old wounds together. But with summer coming to an end and career deadlines looming, they have to decide whether what they've found is worth holding onto.
What really elevated this story for me was its emotional depth. The portrayals of grief, healing, and learning to live with loss felt authentic and moving. I also appreciated the thoughtful ADHD representation. While everyone's experience differs, Cleo's challenges felt very familiar to me, as both my husband and son have ADHD and I’ve witnessed first hand the challenges it brings.
This book has so much heart. I laughed, I cried, I swooned and I fell completely in love with Cleo and Lucas. This was a funny, emotional and beautifully romantic story that left my heart so full.
ARC Review 📚
Review of advance copy received from Author
Loved this cute summer read from Beatrice Bradshaw.
Two people are unknowingly brought together, both struggling with creative burnout—one battling writer’s block while trying to finish a novel, the other unable to write music for a new album. As fate would have it, they end up becoming each other’s muse in the most entertaining way🤭😉
Their first meeting is anything but pleasant. "Dislike" might even be an understatement. It’s a brooding Scot versus a tiny but fiery woman from New Orleans, and sparks fly immediately, but not the romantic kind. Neither of them wants to be anywhere near the other, but being stuck together in a tiny cottage means there’s no escaping the chaos.
Forced proximity is one of my favourite tropes, and watching two people who can’t stand each other navigate such close quarters made for so many hilarious moments. The banter, tension, and gradual shift in their relationship kept me turning the pages.
One thing I always appreciate about Beatrice Bradshaw’s writing is how she creates characters with layered backstories. She doesn’t just give us romance, she allows her characters to be vulnerable, and those quieter, more reflective moments often become some of the most meaningful.
From the outside, these two seem like complete opposites, but as their walls begin to come down, they discover they have more in common than either of them expected. Their emotional journeys and growing connection felt authentic and rewarding.
I especially loved that it was set against the backdrop of the Scottish Highlands 💙🏴. Hot Scot Summer is the perfect summer read. It’s filled with humour, heart, creative sparks, and a romance that slowly blossoms into something truly special.
Thank you Beatrice for sharing a e-arc to read and provide my thoughts.
Two people are unknowingly brought together, both struggling with creative burnout—one battling writer’s block while trying to finish a novel, the other unable to write music for a new album. As fate would have it, they end up becoming each other’s muse in the most entertaining way🤭😉
Their first meeting is anything but pleasant. "Dislike" might even be an understatement. It’s a brooding Scot versus a tiny but fiery woman from New Orleans, and sparks fly immediately, but not the romantic kind. Neither of them wants to be anywhere near the other, but being stuck together in a tiny cottage means there’s no escaping the chaos.
Forced proximity is one of my favourite tropes, and watching two people who can’t stand each other navigate such close quarters made for so many hilarious moments. The banter, tension, and gradual shift in their relationship kept me turning the pages.
One thing I always appreciate about Beatrice Bradshaw’s writing is how she creates characters with layered backstories. She doesn’t just give us romance, she allows her characters to be vulnerable, and those quieter, more reflective moments often become some of the most meaningful.
From the outside, these two seem like complete opposites, but as their walls begin to come down, they discover they have more in common than either of them expected. Their emotional journeys and growing connection felt authentic and rewarding.
I especially loved that it was set against the backdrop of the Scottish Highlands 💙🏴. Hot Scot Summer is the perfect summer read. It’s filled with humour, heart, creative sparks, and a romance that slowly blossoms into something truly special.
Thank you Beatrice for sharing a e-arc to read and provide my thoughts.
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 Star Review – Hot Scot Summer by Beatrice Bradshaw
Hot Scot Summer was a fun, flirty, and heartwarming enemies-to-lovers romance that had me smiling from start to finish.
The chemistry between the main characters was undeniable from the very beginning. Their banter was sharp, the tension was delicious, and watching them go from constantly clashing to slowly falling for each other was incredibly satisfying. The Scottish setting added so much charm to the story, making me wish I could pack my bags and escape to a cosy cottage myself.
I loved how the relationship developed over the course of the summer. It wasn't just about the attraction between them; there was genuine emotional growth, vulnerability, and plenty of moments that made me root for them as a couple. The mix of humour, romance, and heartfelt moments kept the pages turning, and before I knew it, I was completely invested in their journey.
While there were a few moments where I wanted a little more depth, overall this was a thoroughly enjoyable read filled with sparks, laughs, and plenty of swoon-worthy moments.
If you enjoy enemies-to-lovers romances, forced proximity, gorgeous Scottish scenery, and a hero who will steal your heart, Hot Scot Summer is definitely worth adding to your summer reading list.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 Stars – A charming Scottish romance packed with chemistry, banter, and all the summer feels. 📚💕🏴
Hot Scot Summer was a fun, flirty, and heartwarming enemies-to-lovers romance that had me smiling from start to finish.
The chemistry between the main characters was undeniable from the very beginning. Their banter was sharp, the tension was delicious, and watching them go from constantly clashing to slowly falling for each other was incredibly satisfying. The Scottish setting added so much charm to the story, making me wish I could pack my bags and escape to a cosy cottage myself.
I loved how the relationship developed over the course of the summer. It wasn't just about the attraction between them; there was genuine emotional growth, vulnerability, and plenty of moments that made me root for them as a couple. The mix of humour, romance, and heartfelt moments kept the pages turning, and before I knew it, I was completely invested in their journey.
While there were a few moments where I wanted a little more depth, overall this was a thoroughly enjoyable read filled with sparks, laughs, and plenty of swoon-worthy moments.
If you enjoy enemies-to-lovers romances, forced proximity, gorgeous Scottish scenery, and a hero who will steal your heart, Hot Scot Summer is definitely worth adding to your summer reading list.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 Stars – A charming Scottish romance packed with chemistry, banter, and all the summer feels. 📚💕🏴
Review of advance copy received from Author
- Impulsive FMC
- Broody MMC
- Banter
- Enemies to lovers
- Only one cabin
- Banter!!!
- Tension
I don't think I've ever read a book by this author that I haven't 100% loved. The witty way she writes speaks to me. Her characters are at times chaotic, which makes the books so entertaining!
For this book, FMC Cleo needs to find a muse ASAP to write her book. She is so far past her deadline that she may be dropped, which would mean she'd have to pay back her advancement (spoiler alert: she already spent it). She does what anyone would do....look for a new location to inspire her! She finds just the place in a remote cabin in Scotland.
MMC Lucas is a rockstar that hasn't written any new material in 4 years. His agent and label have given him a firm deadline or he will lose everything - including the rights to the song that is near and dear to his heart. After much thought, he decides to head to his grandmother's remote cabin in Scotland for the summer.....
As you may have surmised, the cabin both of them are heading to is the same cabin. And boy, their first impressions of one another are not good. But they are hilarious.
After finally making a truce, the two still have not produced any material, but they can't stop thinking about one another. Which is not going to go anywhere because they can't stand one another. Right?
This is such a quick and entertaining read. Beatrice is definitely on my auto buy list!!!
- Broody MMC
- Banter
- Enemies to lovers
- Only one cabin
- Banter!!!
- Tension
I don't think I've ever read a book by this author that I haven't 100% loved. The witty way she writes speaks to me. Her characters are at times chaotic, which makes the books so entertaining!
For this book, FMC Cleo needs to find a muse ASAP to write her book. She is so far past her deadline that she may be dropped, which would mean she'd have to pay back her advancement (spoiler alert: she already spent it). She does what anyone would do....look for a new location to inspire her! She finds just the place in a remote cabin in Scotland.
MMC Lucas is a rockstar that hasn't written any new material in 4 years. His agent and label have given him a firm deadline or he will lose everything - including the rights to the song that is near and dear to his heart. After much thought, he decides to head to his grandmother's remote cabin in Scotland for the summer.....
As you may have surmised, the cabin both of them are heading to is the same cabin. And boy, their first impressions of one another are not good. But they are hilarious.
After finally making a truce, the two still have not produced any material, but they can't stop thinking about one another. Which is not going to go anywhere because they can't stand one another. Right?
This is such a quick and entertaining read. Beatrice is definitely on my auto buy list!!!
Review of advance copy
I received a free ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review - thank you to the author!!
4 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I really enjoyed this enemies to lovers romance! I loved the remote Scotland setting that added a lot of charm and uniqueness, and I appreciate the author's work of ensuring it feels genuinely like Scotland and not just like they visited once for a week and wrote a book about the location.
The characters felt like they had a genuine enemy start to their relationship, which I think a lot of enemies to lovers books fail to do. But their progression into the relationship was realistic and natural. I liked seeing the MCs slowly lower their walls and discover that there was more to each other than the first impression.
Two very small critiques - (1) I wish the orc story was not part of the book. That just felt awkward in an uncomfortable and cringey way, not in an awkward funny way. (2) My biggest issue was with the ending (NO spoilers here I promise!). While I appreciated the emotional resolution, I was left with questions about what the characters' future would realistically look like. The story didn't provide enough detail about how they would navigate some of the practical challenges they face, which made the conclusion feel a bit incomplete to me. A little more development in that area would have made the ending feel more satisfying and believable.
4 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I really enjoyed this enemies to lovers romance! I loved the remote Scotland setting that added a lot of charm and uniqueness, and I appreciate the author's work of ensuring it feels genuinely like Scotland and not just like they visited once for a week and wrote a book about the location.
The characters felt like they had a genuine enemy start to their relationship, which I think a lot of enemies to lovers books fail to do. But their progression into the relationship was realistic and natural. I liked seeing the MCs slowly lower their walls and discover that there was more to each other than the first impression.
Two very small critiques - (1) I wish the orc story was not part of the book. That just felt awkward in an uncomfortable and cringey way, not in an awkward funny way. (2) My biggest issue was with the ending (NO spoilers here I promise!). While I appreciated the emotional resolution, I was left with questions about what the characters' future would realistically look like. The story didn't provide enough detail about how they would navigate some of the practical challenges they face, which made the conclusion feel a bit incomplete to me. A little more development in that area would have made the ending feel more satisfying and believable.
Review of advance copy received from Author
4.5 ⭐️
🌶️🌶️1/4 - slightly more than medium spice, many explicit scenes throughout
1st person, dual POV
The hilarious meet-cute (or meet-not-so-cute) had me cracking up and that’s pretty much the way this book went for me! It was a little ridiculous at times, but so much fun 😆
I loved the dynamic between Lucas and Cleo—where it started and where it evolved to. They kinda hated each other at first, but in a we’re-getting-off-on-infuriating-each-other way. The “professional” arrangement *wink wink* ended up basically setting them up to be each other’s muse, which was delightful. And through all this, they actually got to know each other and led to love in the quiet, simple moments. 🥰
“There are love stories, and then there’s a man looking at your mess and asking if he can live there.”
I really appreciated the neurodivergent rep. This felt like one of the most accurate portrayals of ADHD I’ve ever read in a book. We could actually see the way her brain worked and the results of that on the page.
This was the story of two people who’d lost a lot in life and had given up on love, deciding to stay and choose each other. So sweet!
Thanks to the author for the advance copy 💝 *Releases on the author’s Shopify on June 23rd and widely on June 30th!
🌶️🌶️1/4 - slightly more than medium spice, many explicit scenes throughout
1st person, dual POV
The hilarious meet-cute (or meet-not-so-cute) had me cracking up and that’s pretty much the way this book went for me! It was a little ridiculous at times, but so much fun 😆
I loved the dynamic between Lucas and Cleo—where it started and where it evolved to. They kinda hated each other at first, but in a we’re-getting-off-on-infuriating-each-other way. The “professional” arrangement *wink wink* ended up basically setting them up to be each other’s muse, which was delightful. And through all this, they actually got to know each other and led to love in the quiet, simple moments. 🥰
“There are love stories, and then there’s a man looking at your mess and asking if he can live there.”
I really appreciated the neurodivergent rep. This felt like one of the most accurate portrayals of ADHD I’ve ever read in a book. We could actually see the way her brain worked and the results of that on the page.
This was the story of two people who’d lost a lot in life and had given up on love, deciding to stay and choose each other. So sweet!
Thanks to the author for the advance copy 💝 *Releases on the author’s Shopify on June 23rd and widely on June 30th!
Review of advance copy received from Author
One of the best setups I've read in a long time!!
Hot Scot Summer by @beatricebradshawauthor has:
🏡 One remote Highland cottage
✍️ One blocked writer
🎸 One rockstar who has not written music in years
⚔️ Enemies-to-lovers tension
💘 He falls first
☀️ Summer romance
🔥 Spicy romcom energy
I truly loved this book, and it made me feel all the feels!! The push/pull dynamic between Cleo and Lucas was fantastic and the writing extremely sharp. The fighting truly is foreplay!! I have a wonderfully new obsession with Thursdays and kitchens. When Lucas offered Cleo all his Thursday, I'll admit that I got choked up. And the spice.... chef's kiss! This is a MUST READ!
I read an early ARC thanks to @literaryinspired, and this is such a good pick for readers who love forced proximity, creative chaos, Scottish settings, and characters who are absolutely lying to themselves about how “professional” their arrangement is.
The ebook is out now directly from Beatrice’s website at a discounted rate. It releases wide on 30 June through all major retailers, including Amazon.
#LiteraryInspiredARCs #SpicyRomance #BookRecommendation
Hot Scot Summer by @beatricebradshawauthor has:
🏡 One remote Highland cottage
✍️ One blocked writer
🎸 One rockstar who has not written music in years
⚔️ Enemies-to-lovers tension
💘 He falls first
☀️ Summer romance
🔥 Spicy romcom energy
I truly loved this book, and it made me feel all the feels!! The push/pull dynamic between Cleo and Lucas was fantastic and the writing extremely sharp. The fighting truly is foreplay!! I have a wonderfully new obsession with Thursdays and kitchens. When Lucas offered Cleo all his Thursday, I'll admit that I got choked up. And the spice.... chef's kiss! This is a MUST READ!
I read an early ARC thanks to @literaryinspired, and this is such a good pick for readers who love forced proximity, creative chaos, Scottish settings, and characters who are absolutely lying to themselves about how “professional” their arrangement is.
The ebook is out now directly from Beatrice’s website at a discounted rate. It releases wide on 30 June through all major retailers, including Amazon.
#LiteraryInspiredARCs #SpicyRomance #BookRecommendation
Review of advance copy received from Author
Engaging, inspiring forced proximity in the Highlands🏞
4.5🌟 stars
What a lovely read! Cleo is a struggling author with a horrendous case of writer's block as she struggles to produce her second romance novel. Her ADHD doesn't help and I thought the author did a stellar job describing the challenges ADHD brings not just to her writing. Lucas is a musician under pressure to produce a new album of songs who's also stuck for ideas. Both have only the summer to meet their deadlines and hoped to work in solitude but end up sharing a small cottage and inspiring each other while giving in to their attraction.
Both Cleo and Lucas are well fleshed out with tragedy in their backgrounds that makes it difficult for them to open up emotionally. The animals add some whimsy, the setting seems sublime. It's a great story and another winner from one of my favorite Scottish romance authors.
Steam 💦💦💦💦
Romance💙💙💙💙💙
Personal history, character development 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Animal interest, including cats and a goat 🐱🐱🐱🐐
Beginning meet cute 🚿🚿🚿🚿🚿
Setting🌄🌄🌄🌄🌄
Secondary characters 🌟🌟🌟
Ending 🌟🌟🌟🌟
4.5🌟 stars
What a lovely read! Cleo is a struggling author with a horrendous case of writer's block as she struggles to produce her second romance novel. Her ADHD doesn't help and I thought the author did a stellar job describing the challenges ADHD brings not just to her writing. Lucas is a musician under pressure to produce a new album of songs who's also stuck for ideas. Both have only the summer to meet their deadlines and hoped to work in solitude but end up sharing a small cottage and inspiring each other while giving in to their attraction.
Both Cleo and Lucas are well fleshed out with tragedy in their backgrounds that makes it difficult for them to open up emotionally. The animals add some whimsy, the setting seems sublime. It's a great story and another winner from one of my favorite Scottish romance authors.
Steam 💦💦💦💦
Romance💙💙💙💙💙
Personal history, character development 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Animal interest, including cats and a goat 🐱🐱🐱🐐
Beginning meet cute 🚿🚿🚿🚿🚿
Setting🌄🌄🌄🌄🌄
Secondary characters 🌟🌟🌟
Ending 🌟🌟🌟🌟
July 9, 2026
I really loved this book! Cleo is an author who can’t seem to find the words to write, and Lucas is a singer who can’t seem to write lyrics. Together they make such a cute couple as they work to solve their problems. I really loved Cleo. Her struggles with ADHD were so real, and they were never diminished or magically solved. Her fear that people would get annoyed or bored with her because of her issues showed how deep her struggles had been in the past. She was so loveable and quirky, and I really enjoyed her character.
Lucas was also a ton of fun. I normally don’t enjoy the playboy turned monogamous relationship stereotype, but this was written so well it didn't bother me at all. His backstory was so sad, and all the loss he had faced was really heartbreaking. I will admit I didn’t know all of the Scottish vernacular, but I loved that the ending had a glossary! It was quite helpful! The side characters IE Dr. Goatson and Furlock were so very cute. I really enjoyed this story, and will continue reading more from this author! Thank you Ms. Bradshaw for the ARC. The views are all my own.
Lucas was also a ton of fun. I normally don’t enjoy the playboy turned monogamous relationship stereotype, but this was written so well it didn't bother me at all. His backstory was so sad, and all the loss he had faced was really heartbreaking. I will admit I didn’t know all of the Scottish vernacular, but I loved that the ending had a glossary! It was quite helpful! The side characters IE Dr. Goatson and Furlock were so very cute. I really enjoyed this story, and will continue reading more from this author! Thank you Ms. Bradshaw for the ARC. The views are all my own.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Cleo Sullivan has lost the ability to write, and Lucas Kincaid has lost the ability to write a new song. Both of them are broke, blocked and looking for a change in the Scottish Highlands cottage. Lucas doesn’t tell his cousin Nick he’s coming but Nick had hired a pet sitter for his cat, Furlock Holmes, and goat, Dr Goatson. Cleo isn’t leaving and neither is Lucas. Will they ever get any work done or will the arrangement end them both?
The scenes in this book made me laugh so hard, especially the toilet scene. Such a fun enemies-to-lover romcom with forced proximity and SPICE. The soul crushing grief was so relatable as well as the ADHD. The writing and character development and world-building was wonderful, and I absolutely loved the sidekick pets! I could read this one over and over. “Why can’t I have love that stays? Why am I so alone? Is this how it’s going to be forever? What is wrong with me?” is the best line EVER and so relatable. Dinner was late because I had to finish it before I could make dinner.
The scenes in this book made me laugh so hard, especially the toilet scene. Such a fun enemies-to-lover romcom with forced proximity and SPICE. The soul crushing grief was so relatable as well as the ADHD. The writing and character development and world-building was wonderful, and I absolutely loved the sidekick pets! I could read this one over and over. “Why can’t I have love that stays? Why am I so alone? Is this how it’s going to be forever? What is wrong with me?” is the best line EVER and so relatable. Dinner was late because I had to finish it before I could make dinner.
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I absolutely loved Hot Scot Summer! This was such a fun, feel-good summer romance that kept me hooked from the very beginning. The chemistry between Cleo and Lucas was amazing, and their banter had me laughing out loud more than once.
Watching their relationship develop from constant irritation to genuine connection felt natural and believable.
The Scottish Highlands setting was beautiful and made me want to pack my bags and visit Scotland immediately. It added so much charm to the story and created the perfect backdrop for the romance.
This book wasn't just about romance. It also explored creativity, personal growth, and finding yourself when life isn't going the way you planned. It was heartfelt, funny, and emotional in all the right places.
If you're looking for a light, entertaining romance with great characters, plenty of chemistry, and a gorgeous setting, I definitely recommend this one. It was the perfect summer read for me! ❤️📚☀️
Thank you Megan at Literary Inspired and Beatrice Bradshaw for this ARC
I absolutely loved Hot Scot Summer! This was such a fun, feel-good summer romance that kept me hooked from the very beginning. The chemistry between Cleo and Lucas was amazing, and their banter had me laughing out loud more than once.
Watching their relationship develop from constant irritation to genuine connection felt natural and believable.
The Scottish Highlands setting was beautiful and made me want to pack my bags and visit Scotland immediately. It added so much charm to the story and created the perfect backdrop for the romance.
This book wasn't just about romance. It also explored creativity, personal growth, and finding yourself when life isn't going the way you planned. It was heartfelt, funny, and emotional in all the right places.
If you're looking for a light, entertaining romance with great characters, plenty of chemistry, and a gorgeous setting, I definitely recommend this one. It was the perfect summer read for me! ❤️📚☀️
Thank you Megan at Literary Inspired and Beatrice Bradshaw for this ARC
Review of advance copy received from Author
✨️Hot Scot Summer by Beatrice Bradshaw✨️
If @beatricebradshawauthor writes it, I'm reading it. Every. Single. Time.
Hot Scot Summer was everything I love about her books. Hilarious, heartfelt, chaotic in the best way, and packed with characters you can't help but adore. I genuinely laughed out loud so many times while reading this one.
As someone with ADHD, Cleo felt incredibly relatable. Her thought processes, distractions, struggles, and unique way of seeing the world felt authentic and refreshing, making her one of the most relatable FMCs I've had the pleasure of reading. It was so nice to see those traits represented with both humour and heart.
The chemistry was fantastic, the Scottish setting was charming, and the side characters (Dr Goatson & Furlock Holmes) absolutely stole scenes whenever they appeared.
Funny, spicy, emotional, and completely addictive.
Thank you @literaryinspired for organizing the ARC.
🏷 Bookstagram • Hot Scot Summer • Beatrice Bradshaw • Enemies To Lovers • Forced Proximity • Only One Bed • Slow Burn
If @beatricebradshawauthor writes it, I'm reading it. Every. Single. Time.
Hot Scot Summer was everything I love about her books. Hilarious, heartfelt, chaotic in the best way, and packed with characters you can't help but adore. I genuinely laughed out loud so many times while reading this one.
As someone with ADHD, Cleo felt incredibly relatable. Her thought processes, distractions, struggles, and unique way of seeing the world felt authentic and refreshing, making her one of the most relatable FMCs I've had the pleasure of reading. It was so nice to see those traits represented with both humour and heart.
The chemistry was fantastic, the Scottish setting was charming, and the side characters (Dr Goatson & Furlock Holmes) absolutely stole scenes whenever they appeared.
Funny, spicy, emotional, and completely addictive.
Thank you @literaryinspired for organizing the ARC.
🏷 Bookstagram • Hot Scot Summer • Beatrice Bradshaw • Enemies To Lovers • Forced Proximity • Only One Bed • Slow Burn
Review of advance copy received from Author
I had so much fun reading this steamy rom-com. Cleo, an American romance novel writer who hasn’t been able to write a creative word for months and Lucas, a Scottish rock star who hasn’t written any new material in years, end up at the same Scottish Highland one bedroom cottage for the summer. They need to produce a book and an album, but they immediately hate each other and the chaos begins! If you are looking for a great escape book with lots of steam and spice, this is the book for you. I couldn’t put it down. I enjoyed the banter between the two and seeing how their relationship changed from hate, to need, to love. How could this relationship ever work? This is the perfect book if you are looking to escape your day-to-day life and trade it in for romance with a hot rock star. Plus, throw in a momma cat and kittens and a devilish pet goat and who could resist?
I received a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions I have expressed are my own and I was not required to write a review.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions I have expressed are my own and I was not required to write a review.
July 1, 2026
You know how there’s books that just resonate with you? This is that book and that author. Hot Scot Summer had so many moments which reflect my ADHD and real moments where I’m like, I’m not crazy and OMG someone else is like me. This book did an amazing job representing ADHD or at least what my own version of it looks like.
This is an awesome book and I literally couldn’t put it down. The spice was oh so good and didn’t feel recycled. There were so many great scenes in this book I literally cannot pick a favourite so I’ll mention a few.
1. The first I’m not leaving scene. Trust me, you need to read this scene it’s so good!
2. I want all of your Thursdays, I want all of your kitchens. This one had me smiling so hard.
3. The boat scene. This one had me laughing until I started swooning.
4. The surprise at the end. It was truly the best.
This was an awesome book and I strongly recommend checking it out. I read a lot of book but this one had that something unique and truly stands out.
This is an awesome book and I literally couldn’t put it down. The spice was oh so good and didn’t feel recycled. There were so many great scenes in this book I literally cannot pick a favourite so I’ll mention a few.
1. The first I’m not leaving scene. Trust me, you need to read this scene it’s so good!
2. I want all of your Thursdays, I want all of your kitchens. This one had me smiling so hard.
3. The boat scene. This one had me laughing until I started swooning.
4. The surprise at the end. It was truly the best.
This was an awesome book and I strongly recommend checking it out. I read a lot of book but this one had that something unique and truly stands out.
July 3, 2026
One of my favorite reads for the month of June (so thankful for the advance copy from the author)! Talk about banter!! I was laughing from start to finish, the way the MCs are crafted makes them relatable (representation matters especially when it is greatly depicted!), familiar, and you just want to soak them in. Bring close proximity, a one bed cabin, two writers (one writes music, the other books), one is a hot mess while the other is trying to pick up the pieces, they are both runners -they have mastered the art of leaving before it gets heavy, add two cute mascots, and then there is Scotland.
Cleo and Lucas are both on a deadline, they both hold fear, grief, insecurities, they can ignite each other's temper with just words, and the spice and sensual attraction is palpable, but more than that is the way they are able to dismantle each other's walls giving them a chance to open up.
Just pure entertainment from start to finish, and a love story that blooms from the mess.
Cleo and Lucas are both on a deadline, they both hold fear, grief, insecurities, they can ignite each other's temper with just words, and the spice and sensual attraction is palpable, but more than that is the way they are able to dismantle each other's walls giving them a chance to open up.
Just pure entertainment from start to finish, and a love story that blooms from the mess.
July 9, 2026
Oh my goodness!! I love a good rom-com and who doesn’t like the Scottish Highlands. Just thinking about the view of the loch and the fields, and the cottages, ugh, just makes me want to snuggle up and drink tea by a window.
Anywhoo…this book was top notch banter and a seriously spitfire female main character! I loved it!! She had ADHD and explained how our brains work perfectly! How you start doing one thing, leads to doing 15 different things, and your arms are now full and nothing is done! Loved it!!
But the forced proximity was like icing on a cake! Lucas had to be forced to stay in one place without leaving to realize he was worthy, and Cleo needed someone to accept all her overactive brain, forgetfulness, and clumsiness to see that there are people out there who actually see you!!
Spicy….uh…yeah!!! 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
But I’ll tell you what, I want to be someone’s kitchen on a Thursday!! ❤️
One of my favorite lines:
There are love stories, and then there’s a man looking at your mess and asking if he can live there.
(Swoon!!!)
Anywhoo…this book was top notch banter and a seriously spitfire female main character! I loved it!! She had ADHD and explained how our brains work perfectly! How you start doing one thing, leads to doing 15 different things, and your arms are now full and nothing is done! Loved it!!
But the forced proximity was like icing on a cake! Lucas had to be forced to stay in one place without leaving to realize he was worthy, and Cleo needed someone to accept all her overactive brain, forgetfulness, and clumsiness to see that there are people out there who actually see you!!
Spicy….uh…yeah!!! 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
But I’ll tell you what, I want to be someone’s kitchen on a Thursday!! ❤️
One of my favorite lines:
There are love stories, and then there’s a man looking at your mess and asking if he can live there.
(Swoon!!!)
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