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American/Scottish Trilogy #3
The Scotsman Wore Spurs
An American beauty on a mission of vengeance and a Scottish nobleman who has turned his back on his past come together in this passionate historical romance by award-winning author Patricia Potter
Andrew Cameron, the landless, penniless Earl of Kinloch, came to America to make a new life far from painful memories of his native Scotland. But in a raucous saloon in a no-name Texas town, he overhears a murder plot. Unable to let an innocent man die, he foils the plan. Now he’s on a cattle drive overseeing a crew of ragtag hired hands, including an intriguing lad who can barely shoot or properly sit on a horse. Then Drew discovers why.
Gabrielle Parker lives for one thing only: to bring her father’s killer to justice. After cutting off her hair and disguising herself as a boy, the actress prepares for the role of a lifetime. When her handsome new boss discovers who she really is, she has no choice but to fall on his mercy. Could the long, lean Scotsman be the hired gun she’s searching for? Or is he a man she can trust with her heart—and her life?
Andrew Cameron, the landless, penniless Earl of Kinloch, came to America to make a new life far from painful memories of his native Scotland. But in a raucous saloon in a no-name Texas town, he overhears a murder plot. Unable to let an innocent man die, he foils the plan. Now he’s on a cattle drive overseeing a crew of ragtag hired hands, including an intriguing lad who can barely shoot or properly sit on a horse. Then Drew discovers why.
Gabrielle Parker lives for one thing only: to bring her father’s killer to justice. After cutting off her hair and disguising herself as a boy, the actress prepares for the role of a lifetime. When her handsome new boss discovers who she really is, she has no choice but to fall on his mercy. Could the long, lean Scotsman be the hired gun she’s searching for? Or is he a man she can trust with her heart—and her life?
408 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 3, 1997
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September 5, 2025
Finished this at the bar and I think that was for the best
May 28, 2021
This ran a little long, but was a delight from beginning to end. I love the trope of women posing as men, and it was well handled here. Added to that was a mystery that kept my attention. A very enjoyable read with good characters.
September 17, 2021
I enjoyed the writing and the story but it started to drag on towards the end. It was a good read and would recommend it.
June 4, 2019
This final book of the "AMERICAN/SCOTTISH" trilogy by Patricia Potter is great! The character development is masterful and the storyline has lots of twists and turns.
There's one big "HOWEVER." This is the third "girl-disguises-self-to-ride-on-a-cattle-drive" story I've read in as many weeks! At this rate, I can't imagine there were any cattle drives without women (stowing away as males)! Sheesh!
"The Scotsman Wore Spurs" brought the main characters of the two previous books to participate in the grand finale. There was lots of action and a mystery.
All three of the main characters in this book experience growth. Andrew Cameron was introduced in book 2; I really liked how he developed in book 3. The girl-turned-boy, Gabe Lewis/Gabrielle Parker, probably did the most growing up during the story.
Everyone has secrets and Patricia Potter does a great job telling their stories. Even the trail boss, Kirby Kingsley, has an important secret - that is 25 years old!
I also thought Potter did a great job with the nephew jealousy sub-plot and resolved it nicely.
I couldn't put the book down; I read through the night. This was a very satisfying read!
American/Scottish Series
1. Diablo (1996)
2. The Marshal and the Heiress (1997)
3. The Scotsman Wore Spurs (1997)
There's one big "HOWEVER." This is the third "girl-disguises-self-to-ride-on-a-cattle-drive" story I've read in as many weeks! At this rate, I can't imagine there were any cattle drives without women (stowing away as males)! Sheesh!
"The Scotsman Wore Spurs" brought the main characters of the two previous books to participate in the grand finale. There was lots of action and a mystery.
All three of the main characters in this book experience growth. Andrew Cameron was introduced in book 2; I really liked how he developed in book 3. The girl-turned-boy, Gabe Lewis/Gabrielle Parker, probably did the most growing up during the story.
Everyone has secrets and Patricia Potter does a great job telling their stories. Even the trail boss, Kirby Kingsley, has an important secret - that is 25 years old!
I also thought Potter did a great job with the nephew jealousy sub-plot and resolved it nicely.
I couldn't put the book down; I read through the night. This was a very satisfying read!
American/Scottish Series
1. Diablo (1996)
2. The Marshal and the Heiress (1997)
3. The Scotsman Wore Spurs (1997)
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