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Plaid Nights Anthology
In Plaid Nights, men in kilts are as varied as they are hot. Whether they're caber tossers, rugby players, Highland warriors, country dancers, or time-traveling vampires, they're up for surprises and sexy good times. Rob Rosen starts us off with humor in "Tossing It." Contemporary men discover love in unexpected places in "Whiskey and Want" by Megan McFerren, "Some Like It Scot" by Julia Talbot, "Perfect Working Order" by Elizabeth Coldwell, and "Off-Kilter" by Racheline Maltese & Erin McRae. We get a taste of the paranormal in "Sir WW" by Angelique Voisen, "Feumaidh Mi Ruith (I Have to Run)" by Missouri Dalton, and "Kilt in the Closet" by Logan Zachary. And we're treated to forbidden love in historicals "Hunting for a Highlander" by Lila Mathews, "A Time to Heal" by Anna Mansel, and "As Fair Art Thou, My Bonny Lad" by McKay. In these stories, some tartan-clad men wear their kilts in the "traditional manner," while others are less daring. But all find love, and of course, a happy ending-especially at night, when the plaid comes off.
196 pages, Paperback
First published July 15, 2015
About the author
Rob Rosen
204 books169 followersMulti-award-winning and best-selling author/editor/anthologist Rob Rosen is the author of Sparkle: The Queerest Book You'll Ever Love, Divas Las Vegas, Hot Lava, Southern Fried, Queerwolf, Vamp, Queens of the Apocalypse, Creature Comfort, Fate, Midlife Crisis, Fierce, And God Belched, Mary, Queen of Scotch, Ted of the d'Urbervilles, Sort of Dead, Genie in a Vodka Bottle, Bobby Ray Breaks the Universe, and D.B. and Me. His short stories have appeared in more than 200 anthologies. You can read some of his best ones in Short Spurts, Short Spurts 2, and Short Spurts 3. He is also the editor of Lust in Time: Erotic Romance Through the Ages, Men of the Manor, Best Gay Erotica 2015 and Best Gay Erotica of the Year, Volumes 1, 2, 3 and 4.
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June 30, 2015
Ordinarily, anthologies are not my gig but KILTS!!!!! Kilts are my gig. Who can resist the lure of a man in plaid? Not me. And guess what? There were lots of men in plaid-historical men, contemporary men, paranormal men, supernatural men... My plaid cup runneth over!
I know Baby favors the gingers and I have nothing but love for a ginger myself, but black Irish is my jimjimminyjam. It's about a 80/20 split betwixt the two in favor of the ginger kilt wearer, so Baby will be twirling about like a top! Some stories were really good and introduced new to me authors that I'll be on the lookout for. Others were duds, but at least they had kilts. Everything gets a boost when there's a kilt involved.
"Tossing It" by Rob Rosen
3 Cheeky Fun PWP Hearts
GINGER!!!! GINGER WITH A BIG SCHLONG!!!!!!!! AND A CABER TOSSING GINGER!!! DOUBLE GINGER FTW!
*SWOON*
Caber tosser and two horny twinks, Tom and Greg, who attend college together run into each other at a Scottish festival and find out what's really going on beneath those kilts.
All told from Greg's perspective in a sort of...sing song nursery rhyme way? I like the idea of pairing a nursery rhyme writing style with porn. Something so wrong and yet... bucking the establishment holds a certain appeal.
"Whiskey and Want" by Megan Ferrin
2.5 Hearts
Texas/Scottish bachelor party. That's right a whole bushel of kilts ripe for the plucking. Andrew is a local boy who moved off the NYC, and has come home for his friend's wedding. Jake is in attendance, sans kilt, unfortunately. He and Andrew strike up a conversation and while the stripper makes the rest of the guys pant Jake makes Andrew pant and writhe in the parking lot.
I'm not sure I liked the repeating "you can't always get what you want" bit. I'll have that song in my head forever now.
"Hunting for a Highlander" by Lila Mathews
1.5 Hearts
Historical set in the highlands circa 1593. Aleck is an isolated man within the clan. He believes himself to be the only gay, but a hunting trip proves how wrong he is. Kendrick's... attentions play a role in convincing him he's not the only one in the clan who prefers the D.
A glossed over virgin deflowering is a major 'no no' in my book. Overall, I found it kind of tedious with all the mundane details, lack of any authentic Scottish language and odd word choices.
"Sir WW" by Angelique Voisen
4.5 Hearts
KINKY SUBMISSIVE TIME TRAVELING VAMP!!!!!!!! Are you kidding me?
This short was wildly creative, well written, gripping and bittersweet. And not just because it was kinky, though I loved the subversion of prototypical vampire roles.
I don't want to give too much away, but Magnus is a centuries old vampire capable of time travel. He's able to interact with those he meets on his travels, but cannot alter history. He has been Sir WW's secret submissive meeting nightly for some indeterminate amount of time and soaking up as much of each other as possible with the finite time they have together. I wish Sir WW would've talked with a brogue, though. Would've made it that much better.
Loved it. I'll have to remember this author.
"Feumaidh Mi Ruith" by Missouri Dalton
5 Hearts
My favorite of the anthology! Cary is a wily ginger thief who tries to steal from a 'big un' Scot with one hell of a brogue who may have some... connections. Marcas winds up finding Cary fairly easily and enlisting... ok, strong-arming him into tracking down a family heirloom that Cary lifted previously. Marcas is toppy and bossy and that brogue... UNF!
Cary is a loner, never settling anywhere or with anyone, so he puts Marcas to the test. I'm certain he'll keep putting him to the test, but Marcas seems more than capable of keeping Cary in line. This story was fun and I loved the characters. I loved the snark. I loved the adventure aspects that added to the story and enriched their relationship rather than overtaking the story. I didn't love the fade to black sexy times, though.
MOAR SEXY TIMES ON PAGE, PLEASE!
"Some Like it Scot" by Julia Talbot
3 Hearts
HOT GINGER, RUBGY PLAYING SCOT IN TEXAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love stories that take place in places I know and this one happens basically in my backyard! Jeremy and Riley are co-workers who've been flirting and dancing around each other for a while now. One of them has to make the first move, so Jeremy takes the plunge and agrees to join Riley for his regular rugby match. Yeah, that... doesn't go well, but it does bring them together. Nothing like a trip to the hospital to bring a couple closer.
This story was cutesy and feel good, but too short to really sink my teeth into.
"A Time to Heal" by Anna Mansel
4 Hearts
Ginger witch in a kilt in this classic trope of love conquers evil especially when you fall in love with your clan's enemy. Conall is wounded in battle and the head of his clan leaves him in the care of a healer, Eoghann.
Connall and Eoghann are connected seemingly by some sort of higher power. Fated lovers *sigh* that slow burn too because... virgin. WEEEE!!!! Conall has to interpret his dreams and decipher who the tortured man in the loch is and how can he save him. Eoghann is the tortured man, of course, and only love can save him.
Lovely story that's well written in a ancient setting. Did my heart good. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
"As Fair Art Thou, My Bonny Lad" by McKay
2.5 Hearts
Colonial Ginger Kilting!
Said ginger kilt wearer, Niall, has a penchant for the dirty talk too! He and Adie hook up in an alley after circling each other for awhile at the local pub. It's smutty and I enjoyed that. There is some sweetness, but there was a time jump that jumped over all the relationship development, so when the HEA occurred I was left bereft.
It needed to be longer for me to buy into these two living and working together forever and always.
"Kilt in the Closet" by Logan Zachary
2 Hearts
I'm having a hard time rating this one. I'm going with 2 Hearts because of the smut factor even though it contained some unfortunate word choices. Stop judging me.
This story... doesn't come together. It doesn't really make sense either. There are ill-advised word choices like tube, bud, chute, you get the idea. Jeff has a ginger Scot ghost who used to live in the house. He suddenly starts appearing 5 years after Jeff's moved in? Reportedly, the ghost committed suicide, but Jeff wants to "know more" so he goes to visit his realtor and meets her assistant, Nathan. Lo and behold, Nathan is the ghost's son! Somehow this translates into Nathan coming over, some mystical fated relationship thing (read instalove) that Nathan's father orchestrated and somehow translates into an HEA/HFN with an out of left field confession/more weirdness for the ghost's "suicide".
If you can get past the unfortunate word choices, it's pretty hot. I'd just skim the talking bits, though.
NWFGR Pic (blog only)
"Perfect Working Order" by Elizabeth Coldwell
1 Heart
Another big un who plays rugby. *woof* Miles is his name and he and Gary have been friends since university but haven't seen one another in 5 years. During that time Miles got hot then he turned up the heat by swaggering into Gary's bar in a kilt. One thing leads to another and it turns out Miles is thinking he's bi and ready for some mansex.
Lucky cherry popping Gary is lucky!
Everything was going swimmingly then... it fizzled. It was so rushed! I kept wishing Gary would draw it out, drive Miles wild, maybe oral, some rimming, dirty talk, some begging would ensue... It's his first time! Make it last! Make it mind-blowing! Geez. But it was a couple of fingers, push in and pounding away. I can't get behind that. Pun intended.
Disappointed is the word I most feel about this story. A waste of a big un, black Irish virgin in a kilt.
"Off-Kilter" by Racheline Maltese & Erin McRae
3 Hearts
A nice beginning to a story with an age gap and a kilt wearing dance teacher.
Eric gets dragged to a Scottish dance class by his bestie, Amara, to wingman for her. Eric crashes and burns as a wingman but does catch the eye of the older dance instructor, Rob. Eric's not ready to give up his crush so he Facebook stalks him and winds up turning the tables on Amara and having her wingman for him at a Highland Games festival where he hopes to get his man.
He does catch his eye. They fog up the windows of Eric's hatchback. Then it was over. Right when it was getting good. Story tease.
I enjoyed the dialogue, the age difference and I'd happily read the rest of Eric and Rob's story.
Who's favorite color is plaid?
Say it with me, PLAID, PLAID, PLAID, PLAID!!!
An ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review.
It's a Kilt-A-Palooza!!!!! Plaid, plaid everywhere!
I know Baby favors the gingers and I have nothing but love for a ginger myself, but black Irish is my jimjimminyjam. It's about a 80/20 split betwixt the two in favor of the ginger kilt wearer, so Baby will be twirling about like a top! Some stories were really good and introduced new to me authors that I'll be on the lookout for. Others were duds, but at least they had kilts. Everything gets a boost when there's a kilt involved.
A moment of silence for all the kilts we're about to receive.
"Tossing It" by Rob Rosen
3 Cheeky Fun PWP Hearts
GINGER!!!! GINGER WITH A BIG SCHLONG!!!!!!!! AND A CABER TOSSING GINGER!!! DOUBLE GINGER FTW!
*SWOON*
Caber tosser and two horny twinks, Tom and Greg, who attend college together run into each other at a Scottish festival and find out what's really going on beneath those kilts.
All told from Greg's perspective in a sort of...sing song nursery rhyme way? I like the idea of pairing a nursery rhyme writing style with porn. Something so wrong and yet... bucking the establishment holds a certain appeal.
"Whiskey and Want" by Megan Ferrin
2.5 Hearts
Texas/Scottish bachelor party. That's right a whole bushel of kilts ripe for the plucking. Andrew is a local boy who moved off the NYC, and has come home for his friend's wedding. Jake is in attendance, sans kilt, unfortunately. He and Andrew strike up a conversation and while the stripper makes the rest of the guys pant Jake makes Andrew pant and writhe in the parking lot.
I'm not sure I liked the repeating "you can't always get what you want" bit. I'll have that song in my head forever now.
"Hunting for a Highlander" by Lila Mathews
1.5 Hearts
Historical set in the highlands circa 1593. Aleck is an isolated man within the clan. He believes himself to be the only gay, but a hunting trip proves how wrong he is. Kendrick's... attentions play a role in convincing him he's not the only one in the clan who prefers the D.
A glossed over virgin deflowering is a major 'no no' in my book. Overall, I found it kind of tedious with all the mundane details, lack of any authentic Scottish language and odd word choices.
"Sir WW" by Angelique Voisen
4.5 Hearts
KINKY SUBMISSIVE TIME TRAVELING VAMP!!!!!!!! Are you kidding me?
This short was wildly creative, well written, gripping and bittersweet. And not just because it was kinky, though I loved the subversion of prototypical vampire roles.
I don't want to give too much away, but Magnus is a centuries old vampire capable of time travel. He's able to interact with those he meets on his travels, but cannot alter history. He has been Sir WW's secret submissive meeting nightly for some indeterminate amount of time and soaking up as much of each other as possible with the finite time they have together. I wish Sir WW would've talked with a brogue, though. Would've made it that much better.
Loved it. I'll have to remember this author.
"Feumaidh Mi Ruith" by Missouri Dalton
5 Hearts
My favorite of the anthology! Cary is a wily ginger thief who tries to steal from a 'big un' Scot with one hell of a brogue who may have some... connections. Marcas winds up finding Cary fairly easily and enlisting... ok, strong-arming him into tracking down a family heirloom that Cary lifted previously. Marcas is toppy and bossy and that brogue... UNF!
Cary is a loner, never settling anywhere or with anyone, so he puts Marcas to the test. I'm certain he'll keep putting him to the test, but Marcas seems more than capable of keeping Cary in line. This story was fun and I loved the characters. I loved the snark. I loved the adventure aspects that added to the story and enriched their relationship rather than overtaking the story. I didn't love the fade to black sexy times, though.
MOAR SEXY TIMES ON PAGE, PLEASE!
"Some Like it Scot" by Julia Talbot
3 Hearts
HOT GINGER, RUBGY PLAYING SCOT IN TEXAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love stories that take place in places I know and this one happens basically in my backyard! Jeremy and Riley are co-workers who've been flirting and dancing around each other for a while now. One of them has to make the first move, so Jeremy takes the plunge and agrees to join Riley for his regular rugby match. Yeah, that... doesn't go well, but it does bring them together. Nothing like a trip to the hospital to bring a couple closer.
This story was cutesy and feel good, but too short to really sink my teeth into.
"A Time to Heal" by Anna Mansel
4 Hearts
Ginger witch in a kilt in this classic trope of love conquers evil especially when you fall in love with your clan's enemy. Conall is wounded in battle and the head of his clan leaves him in the care of a healer, Eoghann.
Connall and Eoghann are connected seemingly by some sort of higher power. Fated lovers *sigh* that slow burn too because... virgin. WEEEE!!!! Conall has to interpret his dreams and decipher who the tortured man in the loch is and how can he save him. Eoghann is the tortured man, of course, and only love can save him.
Lovely story that's well written in a ancient setting. Did my heart good. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
"As Fair Art Thou, My Bonny Lad" by McKay
2.5 Hearts
Colonial Ginger Kilting!
Said ginger kilt wearer, Niall, has a penchant for the dirty talk too! He and Adie hook up in an alley after circling each other for awhile at the local pub. It's smutty and I enjoyed that. There is some sweetness, but there was a time jump that jumped over all the relationship development, so when the HEA occurred I was left bereft.
It needed to be longer for me to buy into these two living and working together forever and always.
"Kilt in the Closet" by Logan Zachary
2 Hearts
I'm having a hard time rating this one. I'm going with 2 Hearts because of the smut factor even though it contained some unfortunate word choices. Stop judging me.
This story... doesn't come together. It doesn't really make sense either. There are ill-advised word choices like tube, bud, chute, you get the idea. Jeff has a ginger Scot ghost who used to live in the house. He suddenly starts appearing 5 years after Jeff's moved in? Reportedly, the ghost committed suicide, but Jeff wants to "know more" so he goes to visit his realtor and meets her assistant, Nathan. Lo and behold, Nathan is the ghost's son! Somehow this translates into Nathan coming over, some mystical fated relationship thing (read instalove) that Nathan's father orchestrated and somehow translates into an HEA/HFN with an out of left field confession/more weirdness for the ghost's "suicide".
If you can get past the unfortunate word choices, it's pretty hot. I'd just skim the talking bits, though.
NWFGR Pic (blog only)
"Perfect Working Order" by Elizabeth Coldwell
1 Heart
Another big un who plays rugby. *woof* Miles is his name and he and Gary have been friends since university but haven't seen one another in 5 years. During that time Miles got hot then he turned up the heat by swaggering into Gary's bar in a kilt. One thing leads to another and it turns out Miles is thinking he's bi and ready for some mansex.
Lucky cherry popping Gary is lucky!
Everything was going swimmingly then... it fizzled. It was so rushed! I kept wishing Gary would draw it out, drive Miles wild, maybe oral, some rimming, dirty talk, some begging would ensue... It's his first time! Make it last! Make it mind-blowing! Geez. But it was a couple of fingers, push in and pounding away. I can't get behind that. Pun intended.
Disappointed is the word I most feel about this story. A waste of a big un, black Irish virgin in a kilt.
"Off-Kilter" by Racheline Maltese & Erin McRae
3 Hearts
A nice beginning to a story with an age gap and a kilt wearing dance teacher.
Eric gets dragged to a Scottish dance class by his bestie, Amara, to wingman for her. Eric crashes and burns as a wingman but does catch the eye of the older dance instructor, Rob. Eric's not ready to give up his crush so he Facebook stalks him and winds up turning the tables on Amara and having her wingman for him at a Highland Games festival where he hopes to get his man.
He does catch his eye. They fog up the windows of Eric's hatchback. Then it was over. Right when it was getting good. Story tease.
I enjoyed the dialogue, the age difference and I'd happily read the rest of Eric and Rob's story.
Who's favorite color is plaid?
Say it with me, PLAID, PLAID, PLAID, PLAID!!!
An ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review.
flounced
April 29, 2016DNF after story #7.
Some of the stories were fine, some weren't. Men in kilts be hot, and I can appreciate the sexy times inside, because, ya know, KILTS, but while I anticipate short stories in an anthology, the individual stories still need to have a start, middle, and end, and make sense.
See the status updates for the ones I read for additional info.
** I received a free copy of this book from its publisher. A positive review was not promised in return. **
Some of the stories were fine, some weren't. Men in kilts be hot, and I can appreciate the sexy times inside, because, ya know, KILTS, but while I anticipate short stories in an anthology, the individual stories still need to have a start, middle, and end, and make sense.
See the status updates for the ones I read for additional info.
** I received a free copy of this book from its publisher. A positive review was not promised in return. **
November 12, 2016
OMFG, my computer restarted and I lost everything I had typed. In general they were all "okay". I found the historical ones a bit less so as it with short story format, I felt like I was missing a lot by not knowing the details of the history.
I particularly enjoyed Feumaidh Mi Ruith (I Have to Run) by Missouri Dalton even thought I felt like I was missing something. There was an undercurrent of paranormal which I never really understood and maybe it's from an existing world, but I still enjoyed it.
I liked Kilt in the Closet by Logan Zachary which is a bit of a ghost story although I never really got why the bad guy was the bad guy except that he was mean and he died so we never find out.
Perfect Working Order by Elizabeth Coldwell was a sweet mild story about old university friends who went their separate ways and reconnect and Miles has something he wants to ask assistance with *wink wink nudge nudge*.
I particularly enjoyed Feumaidh Mi Ruith (I Have to Run) by Missouri Dalton even thought I felt like I was missing something. There was an undercurrent of paranormal which I never really understood and maybe it's from an existing world, but I still enjoyed it.
I liked Kilt in the Closet by Logan Zachary which is a bit of a ghost story although I never really got why the bad guy was the bad guy except that he was mean and he died so we never find out.
Perfect Working Order by Elizabeth Coldwell was a sweet mild story about old university friends who went their separate ways and reconnect and Miles has something he wants to ask assistance with *wink wink nudge nudge*.
Want to Read
June 30, 2015I am going to read the hell out of this thing. Dayum.
July 22, 2015
Reviewed by Kelley Austin for QUEERcentric Books
3.5 Stars
'Plaid Nights Anthology,' edited by Andrea Dalling ReviewThe Plaid Nights Anthology, edited by Andrea Dalling, is a collection of stories that share the theme of the plaid kilt, either in homage to Scottish heritage or just for the fun of it.
They are all M/M romances and the men vary from brawny highlanders of long ago to creatures of the dark. The stories in Plaid Nights cover many genres from contemporary to paranormal.
It doesn’t matter if you like your stories sweet or you prefer something a little darker, you will surely find something tasty in this anthology.
Plaid Nights starts with “Tossing It” by Rob Rosen. College friends Greg and Tom find themselves at a highland festival together and then find themselves under the kilt of the winner of the caber toss.
If you’re interested in the paranormal, “Sir WW” by Angelique Voisen introduces a time-travelling vampire who has a taste for ropes.
“Feumaidh Mi Ruith (I Have to Run)” by Missouri Dalton gives us a thief named Cary who steals from the wrong guy—but maybe this doesn’t turn out to be such a bad thing.
Read Kelley's full review at QUEERcentric Books
Merged review:
Reviewed by Kelley Austin for QUEERcentric Books
3.5 Stars
'Plaid Nights Anthology,' edited by Andrea Dalling ReviewThe Plaid Nights Anthology, edited by Andrea Dalling, is a collection of stories that share the theme of the plaid kilt, either in homage to Scottish heritage or just for the fun of it.
They are all M/M romances and the men vary from brawny highlanders of long ago to creatures of the dark. The stories in Plaid Nights cover many genres from contemporary to paranormal.
It doesn’t matter if you like your stories sweet or you prefer something a little darker, you will surely find something tasty in this anthology.
Plaid Nights starts with “Tossing It” by Rob Rosen. College friends Greg and Tom find themselves at a highland festival together and then find themselves under the kilt of the winner of the caber toss.
If you’re interested in the paranormal, “Sir WW” by Angelique Voisen introduces a time-travelling vampire who has a taste for ropes.
“Feumaidh Mi Ruith (I Have to Run)” by Missouri Dalton gives us a thief named Cary who steals from the wrong guy—but maybe this doesn’t turn out to be such a bad thing.
Also in this genre is “Kilt in the Closet” by Logan Zachary where Jeff asks a real estate agent for his help to solve the mystery of the kilt-wearing ghost in his closet.
Read Kelly's full review at QUEERcentric Books
3.5 Stars
'Plaid Nights Anthology,' edited by Andrea Dalling ReviewThe Plaid Nights Anthology, edited by Andrea Dalling, is a collection of stories that share the theme of the plaid kilt, either in homage to Scottish heritage or just for the fun of it.
They are all M/M romances and the men vary from brawny highlanders of long ago to creatures of the dark. The stories in Plaid Nights cover many genres from contemporary to paranormal.
It doesn’t matter if you like your stories sweet or you prefer something a little darker, you will surely find something tasty in this anthology.
Plaid Nights starts with “Tossing It” by Rob Rosen. College friends Greg and Tom find themselves at a highland festival together and then find themselves under the kilt of the winner of the caber toss.
If you’re interested in the paranormal, “Sir WW” by Angelique Voisen introduces a time-travelling vampire who has a taste for ropes.
“Feumaidh Mi Ruith (I Have to Run)” by Missouri Dalton gives us a thief named Cary who steals from the wrong guy—but maybe this doesn’t turn out to be such a bad thing.
Read Kelley's full review at QUEERcentric Books
Merged review:
Reviewed by Kelley Austin for QUEERcentric Books
3.5 Stars
'Plaid Nights Anthology,' edited by Andrea Dalling ReviewThe Plaid Nights Anthology, edited by Andrea Dalling, is a collection of stories that share the theme of the plaid kilt, either in homage to Scottish heritage or just for the fun of it.
They are all M/M romances and the men vary from brawny highlanders of long ago to creatures of the dark. The stories in Plaid Nights cover many genres from contemporary to paranormal.
It doesn’t matter if you like your stories sweet or you prefer something a little darker, you will surely find something tasty in this anthology.
Plaid Nights starts with “Tossing It” by Rob Rosen. College friends Greg and Tom find themselves at a highland festival together and then find themselves under the kilt of the winner of the caber toss.
If you’re interested in the paranormal, “Sir WW” by Angelique Voisen introduces a time-travelling vampire who has a taste for ropes.
“Feumaidh Mi Ruith (I Have to Run)” by Missouri Dalton gives us a thief named Cary who steals from the wrong guy—but maybe this doesn’t turn out to be such a bad thing.
Also in this genre is “Kilt in the Closet” by Logan Zachary where Jeff asks a real estate agent for his help to solve the mystery of the kilt-wearing ghost in his closet.
Read Kelly's full review at QUEERcentric Books
May 6, 2022
Eh, I don't don't like it. They all don't have beginnings and ends.
Tossing it - ...
Whiskey and want - Jack didn't even get his release and asked to be waited? U want to finished it??
Hunting for a highlander - already read previous before this plaid night anthology
Sir WW - steamy not enough to fog
Feumaidh mi ruith - Mo balance Ruadh ... I liked Marcus, he's hwyt.
Some like it hot - 4 stars, simply because I liked it. Please longer story than this Short ones.
A time to heal - strange kind of talks, but I want to read the ends!
A fair art thou, my bonny lad - vow before God, sin as hell, yet normalized... Doesn't bother me a bit but, too damn short.
Kilt in the Closet - a man had ghost in his closet, in the next day went to visit realtors office wanting to meet hasn't been in instead met some young guy who worked there used to lived in the house. They went to his former house feeling home again. Lovers too quick... Don't want to give away....y'all read it... There's no connection even thou they said so.
Perfect working order - I'm glad he figured it out, but I'd like to know how he feels!
Off kilter - there was no steamy scene. Just lovy dovey kissy kissy. And kinds of weird, best friends for one of each.... One boy for the father and one girl for the daughter.....
Tossing it - ...
Whiskey and want - Jack didn't even get his release and asked to be waited? U want to finished it??
Hunting for a highlander - already read previous before this plaid night anthology
Sir WW - steamy not enough to fog
Feumaidh mi ruith - Mo balance Ruadh ... I liked Marcus, he's hwyt.
Some like it hot - 4 stars, simply because I liked it. Please longer story than this Short ones.
A time to heal - strange kind of talks, but I want to read the ends!
A fair art thou, my bonny lad - vow before God, sin as hell, yet normalized... Doesn't bother me a bit but, too damn short.
Kilt in the Closet - a man had ghost in his closet, in the next day went to visit realtors office wanting to meet hasn't been in instead met some young guy who worked there used to lived in the house. They went to his former house feeling home again. Lovers too quick... Don't want to give away....y'all read it... There's no connection even thou they said so.
Perfect working order - I'm glad he figured it out, but I'd like to know how he feels!
Off kilter - there was no steamy scene. Just lovy dovey kissy kissy. And kinds of weird, best friends for one of each.... One boy for the father and one girl for the daughter.....
November 2, 2026
Tossing It - Rob Rosen
Rating: ⚝⚝⚝⚝★
Exactly the kind of shenanigans I was hoping for in this anthology! I love a good caber toss, and this story has a spicy threesome too!
Whiskey and Want - Megan McFerren
Rating: ⚝⚝⚝★★
The idea of the wedding is cool, plus there's alleyway sex!
Hunting for a Highlander - Lia Mathews
Rating: ⚝⚝⚝⚝★
Two hunky highlanders fuck in a tent, and the main character finds he has a queer community. Sexy and fluffy!
Sir WW - Angelique Voisen
Rating: ⚝⚝★★★
I had to give an extra star for the time-traveling vampire idea, but otherwise the second weakest of the stories, in my opinion.
Feumaidh Mi Ruith - Missouri Dalton
Rating: ⚝⚝⚝⚝⚝
I love this! The small mystery is a good one, and I adored the ending.
Some Like it Scot - Julia Talbot
Rating: ⚝⚝⚝★★
A cute rom-com idea. Wish we had seen more rugby.
A Time To Heal - Anna Mansel
Rating: ⚝⚝⚝⚝⚝
Rival clans with physical hurt/comfort! Best of the bunch.
As Fair Art Thou, My Bonny Lad - McKay
Rating: ⚝⚝⚝⚝★
More hurt/comfort, plus with a lovely couple! What starts as a fling becomes so much more!
Kilt in the Closet - Logan Zachary
Rating: ⚝★★★★
The weakest of the stories.
Perfect Working Order - Elizabeth Coldwell
Rating: ⚝⚝⚝★★
I liked the pulp erotica feel. A good one.
Off-Kilter - Racheline Maltese & Erin McRae
Rating: ⚝⚝⚝★★
Very cute and fluffy!
Rating: ⚝⚝⚝⚝★
Exactly the kind of shenanigans I was hoping for in this anthology! I love a good caber toss, and this story has a spicy threesome too!
Whiskey and Want - Megan McFerren
Rating: ⚝⚝⚝★★
The idea of the wedding is cool, plus there's alleyway sex!
Hunting for a Highlander - Lia Mathews
Rating: ⚝⚝⚝⚝★
Two hunky highlanders fuck in a tent, and the main character finds he has a queer community. Sexy and fluffy!
Sir WW - Angelique Voisen
Rating: ⚝⚝★★★
I had to give an extra star for the time-traveling vampire idea, but otherwise the second weakest of the stories, in my opinion.
Feumaidh Mi Ruith - Missouri Dalton
Rating: ⚝⚝⚝⚝⚝
I love this! The small mystery is a good one, and I adored the ending.
Some Like it Scot - Julia Talbot
Rating: ⚝⚝⚝★★
A cute rom-com idea. Wish we had seen more rugby.
A Time To Heal - Anna Mansel
Rating: ⚝⚝⚝⚝⚝
Rival clans with physical hurt/comfort! Best of the bunch.
As Fair Art Thou, My Bonny Lad - McKay
Rating: ⚝⚝⚝⚝★
More hurt/comfort, plus with a lovely couple! What starts as a fling becomes so much more!
Kilt in the Closet - Logan Zachary
Rating: ⚝★★★★
The weakest of the stories.
Perfect Working Order - Elizabeth Coldwell
Rating: ⚝⚝⚝★★
I liked the pulp erotica feel. A good one.
Off-Kilter - Racheline Maltese & Erin McRae
Rating: ⚝⚝⚝★★
Very cute and fluffy!
July 29, 2015
Original review on Molly Lolly
This anthology is full of sexy, fun, and exciting stories with one thing in common. Kilts! As someone that loves men in kilts, gingers, and Scottish things, this anthology was just what I was looking for. I love when anthologies are full of stories that I enjoy and not a single one leaves me disappointed. It’s quite hard to achieve since there are so many authors and so many different stories. But this one I couldn’t put down. My only complaint is the lack of full HEAs in many of the stories, but that’s hard to achieve in the anthology word limits.
Overall Stars:
Four
Tossing It by Rob Rosen
This was a fun little sexy story. Greg and Tom are good together and they have some fun with a buff caber tosser. Short and to the point, but all around sexy fun. It does include graphic sex with an extra person that isn’t part of the end relationship, so if that’s not your thing, skip this story in the anthology. However I enjoyed it and liked the extra person for “just because”.
Stars:
Four
Whiskey and Want by Megan McFerren
Cute story! I like how Jake accepts Andrew just as he is. The Scottish-Cowboy theme of the party was kind silly, but yet it worked. Kilts, cowboy hats, and boots. What more could you want? Despite the short length, the characters are engaging. I’d love to read more from these two to see how they handle a possible long term relationship.
Stars:
Four
Hunting For A Highlander by Lila Mathews
This story was very interesting. The setting was fascinating. Seeing the two clansmen work together to secure food for others was a nice addition to the story. I would have liked to see how they do when they get back to their clan though. I did like how the author wove the story. I’ll gladly read more by her in the future!
Stars:
Four
Sir WW by Angelique Voisen
Such a good story! The characters are so fascinating. I found Magnus interesting. The way he wanted to share things with WW, and wants to keep him from his fate. I felt the emotions between the two men while they were together. I so want a sequel to this story with some kind of HEA. These two are wonderful together.
Stars:
Four and a half
Feumaidh Me Ruith by Missouri Dalton
This story was so fun! I really like how Marcas and Cary meet. Their adventure finding the brooch was exciting. I didn’t expect how it ended. I loved that Marcas went after Cary. I would love to see more of these two. But they’re definitely happy together at the end of the story. I liked the writing style and hope to read more by Missouri in the future.
Stars:
Four and a half
Some Like It Scot by Julia Talbot
I enjoyed how Jeremy and Riley moved from friends to dating. Riley was sweet in how he took care of Jeremy when his foot was hurt. They are cute together at the end. I would love to see more of these two. Especially them going to the Highland Games together. And them still together in a few years.
Stars:
Four and a half
A Time To Heal by Anna Mansel
This story made me keep reading to see how it ends and things tie together. Conall was so torn in his allegiance; family or heart. Which is hard for a man of the time period this is written in. Eoghann is interesting in that he took his oath as a healer seriously, but was still hurt and enraged at the events that brought Blair and Conall to him. Conall and Eoghann are definitely destined to be together. You can feel the emotions between them even after only a short time together.
Stars:
Four
As Fair Art Thou, My Bonny Lad by McKay
Such a sweet story. Adie was so caring of Niall when he needed it. Plus they built their relationship slowly. They put on airs of friendship so the townsfolk didn’t get suspicious and made it work. I loved the ending. You can clearly tell they’ll be together until death parts them.
Stars:
Four and a half
Kilt In The Closet by Logan Zachary
Interesting story. The premise is different and I enjoyed. But it wasn’t fleshed out as well as it could have been. The second sex scene was a little awkward at times. I liked how Jeff took care of Nathan at the end when he needed it.
Stars:
Three and a half
Perfect Working Order by Elizabeth Coldwell
This is a fun little story. Gary was humble about his burgeoning acting career. And Miles was trying to be slick and sneaky. I would love to see if they get together past Miles’ wanting to know lines he used. Or if it’s just a one-off for them. They seem to work well together, and their past friendship helps.
Stars:
Four
Off-Kilter by Racheline Maltese and Erin McRae
I so enjoyed this story. How Eric and Rob meet is quite fun and silly. I could totally picture Eric bungling up the dance moves as I read it. How Rob reacts is cute. I liked the ending and how they have plans to date more. Would love to see a sequel of this story so I can find out if they make a relationship work.
Stars:
Four
This anthology is full of sexy, fun, and exciting stories with one thing in common. Kilts! As someone that loves men in kilts, gingers, and Scottish things, this anthology was just what I was looking for. I love when anthologies are full of stories that I enjoy and not a single one leaves me disappointed. It’s quite hard to achieve since there are so many authors and so many different stories. But this one I couldn’t put down. My only complaint is the lack of full HEAs in many of the stories, but that’s hard to achieve in the anthology word limits.
Overall Stars:
Four
Tossing It by Rob Rosen
This was a fun little sexy story. Greg and Tom are good together and they have some fun with a buff caber tosser. Short and to the point, but all around sexy fun. It does include graphic sex with an extra person that isn’t part of the end relationship, so if that’s not your thing, skip this story in the anthology. However I enjoyed it and liked the extra person for “just because”.
Stars:
Four
Whiskey and Want by Megan McFerren
Cute story! I like how Jake accepts Andrew just as he is. The Scottish-Cowboy theme of the party was kind silly, but yet it worked. Kilts, cowboy hats, and boots. What more could you want? Despite the short length, the characters are engaging. I’d love to read more from these two to see how they handle a possible long term relationship.
Stars:
Four
Hunting For A Highlander by Lila Mathews
This story was very interesting. The setting was fascinating. Seeing the two clansmen work together to secure food for others was a nice addition to the story. I would have liked to see how they do when they get back to their clan though. I did like how the author wove the story. I’ll gladly read more by her in the future!
Stars:
Four
Sir WW by Angelique Voisen
Such a good story! The characters are so fascinating. I found Magnus interesting. The way he wanted to share things with WW, and wants to keep him from his fate. I felt the emotions between the two men while they were together. I so want a sequel to this story with some kind of HEA. These two are wonderful together.
Stars:
Four and a half
Feumaidh Me Ruith by Missouri Dalton
This story was so fun! I really like how Marcas and Cary meet. Their adventure finding the brooch was exciting. I didn’t expect how it ended. I loved that Marcas went after Cary. I would love to see more of these two. But they’re definitely happy together at the end of the story. I liked the writing style and hope to read more by Missouri in the future.
Stars:
Four and a half
Some Like It Scot by Julia Talbot
I enjoyed how Jeremy and Riley moved from friends to dating. Riley was sweet in how he took care of Jeremy when his foot was hurt. They are cute together at the end. I would love to see more of these two. Especially them going to the Highland Games together. And them still together in a few years.
Stars:
Four and a half
A Time To Heal by Anna Mansel
This story made me keep reading to see how it ends and things tie together. Conall was so torn in his allegiance; family or heart. Which is hard for a man of the time period this is written in. Eoghann is interesting in that he took his oath as a healer seriously, but was still hurt and enraged at the events that brought Blair and Conall to him. Conall and Eoghann are definitely destined to be together. You can feel the emotions between them even after only a short time together.
Stars:
Four
As Fair Art Thou, My Bonny Lad by McKay
Such a sweet story. Adie was so caring of Niall when he needed it. Plus they built their relationship slowly. They put on airs of friendship so the townsfolk didn’t get suspicious and made it work. I loved the ending. You can clearly tell they’ll be together until death parts them.
Stars:
Four and a half
Kilt In The Closet by Logan Zachary
Interesting story. The premise is different and I enjoyed. But it wasn’t fleshed out as well as it could have been. The second sex scene was a little awkward at times. I liked how Jeff took care of Nathan at the end when he needed it.
Stars:
Three and a half
Perfect Working Order by Elizabeth Coldwell
This is a fun little story. Gary was humble about his burgeoning acting career. And Miles was trying to be slick and sneaky. I would love to see if they get together past Miles’ wanting to know lines he used. Or if it’s just a one-off for them. They seem to work well together, and their past friendship helps.
Stars:
Four
Off-Kilter by Racheline Maltese and Erin McRae
I so enjoyed this story. How Eric and Rob meet is quite fun and silly. I could totally picture Eric bungling up the dance moves as I read it. How Rob reacts is cute. I liked the ending and how they have plans to date more. Would love to see a sequel of this story so I can find out if they make a relationship work.
Stars:
Four
March 20, 2017
I only read the one story out of all the anthology. Based on Rob Rosen's Tossing It, I liked this book. It was plausible, sexy, and a good read.
July 26, 2015
I’m seriously not complaining, but who knew that Americans celebrate Scottish holidays in kilts? My favourite stories in this collections were the contemporary nods to Scottish culture and heritage. My least favourite were the attempts at accurate Highlander historical romance.
I wasn’t very keen on any of the more earnest stories - m/m short stories lend themselves better to humorous erotic hook-ups than HEAs.
My absolute favourite story was the first one, Rob Rosen’s irreverent Tossing It where two college students get to blow an enormous Scotsman during an American Highland Games. Any Scotsman would approve of the raunchy tongue-in-cheek innuendos and good natured filth.
Megan McFerran’s Whiskey and Want (though the Scots spell it Whisky) was also great. Less humour but another free-spirited hook-up, this time outside a Texas bar hosting a bachelor party with kilt clad guests. Hot men, hot sex, but a little too much talk for my liking.
Elizabeth Coldwell’s Perfect Working Order offered our only contemporary Scot. Miles is a Scottish rugby supporter who walks into Gary’s bar. He was the one who got away at Uni and the pair are quickly off for some pretty steamy sex.
Julia Talbot gives us another American Scottish celebration in Some Like it Scot. Riley is an American but he still has an accent - and a kilt. This isn’t a hook-up story, but one of attraction attraction and a sweet fumble towards a relationship. The characters are well-written and the premise is great.
Some of the historical writing was inaccurate and far too soppy to be believable. Watching a few episodes of Outlander doesn’t make anyone an expert on Highlander life, but in this anthology, more than a couple of authors make fumbling attempts at melodramatic historic romances.
The one historic story I did warm to was Sir WW by Angelique Voisen. The premise is bizarre - a time-travelling vampire establishes a relationship with William Wallace. But it actually makes for compelling reading. The relationship isn’t too serious, the history isn’t butchered and the author maintains a sense of humour through steamy sex and light BDSM.
There are eleven short stories in this anthology and I would recommend about half of them. But for three quid the anthology is still really good value. I don’t like having to give an overall star rating. I’d rather rate each story individually. As I’ve mentioned, there are a few excellent stories - but also a few I struggled to finish.
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.
I wasn’t very keen on any of the more earnest stories - m/m short stories lend themselves better to humorous erotic hook-ups than HEAs.
My absolute favourite story was the first one, Rob Rosen’s irreverent Tossing It where two college students get to blow an enormous Scotsman during an American Highland Games. Any Scotsman would approve of the raunchy tongue-in-cheek innuendos and good natured filth.
Megan McFerran’s Whiskey and Want (though the Scots spell it Whisky) was also great. Less humour but another free-spirited hook-up, this time outside a Texas bar hosting a bachelor party with kilt clad guests. Hot men, hot sex, but a little too much talk for my liking.
Elizabeth Coldwell’s Perfect Working Order offered our only contemporary Scot. Miles is a Scottish rugby supporter who walks into Gary’s bar. He was the one who got away at Uni and the pair are quickly off for some pretty steamy sex.
Julia Talbot gives us another American Scottish celebration in Some Like it Scot. Riley is an American but he still has an accent - and a kilt. This isn’t a hook-up story, but one of attraction attraction and a sweet fumble towards a relationship. The characters are well-written and the premise is great.
Some of the historical writing was inaccurate and far too soppy to be believable. Watching a few episodes of Outlander doesn’t make anyone an expert on Highlander life, but in this anthology, more than a couple of authors make fumbling attempts at melodramatic historic romances.
The one historic story I did warm to was Sir WW by Angelique Voisen. The premise is bizarre - a time-travelling vampire establishes a relationship with William Wallace. But it actually makes for compelling reading. The relationship isn’t too serious, the history isn’t butchered and the author maintains a sense of humour through steamy sex and light BDSM.
There are eleven short stories in this anthology and I would recommend about half of them. But for three quid the anthology is still really good value. I don’t like having to give an overall star rating. I’d rather rate each story individually. As I’ve mentioned, there are a few excellent stories - but also a few I struggled to finish.
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.
March 2, 2016
3.2 Stars
As with all anthologies, there are some stories that knock it out of the park and some that completely miss the mark. In total, a good read though...even if I kept mentally replacing ALL OF THE KILT WEARING MEN WITH JAMIE FRASER. Dayum...
*sigh*
This is how you wear a kilt, and not let it wear you.
(If I remember correctly there are even references to Outlander in one of the stories in this collection. LOL!)
As with all anthologies, there are some stories that knock it out of the park and some that completely miss the mark. In total, a good read though...even if I kept mentally replacing ALL OF THE KILT WEARING MEN WITH JAMIE FRASER. Dayum...
*sigh*
This is how you wear a kilt, and not let it wear you.
(If I remember correctly there are even references to Outlander in one of the stories in this collection. LOL!)
August 27, 2015
A Joyfully Jay review.
3.75 stars
If you guys know me even a little bit, you know that I am a kilt girl. Whenever, wherever, however—I love a man in a kilt. So this anthology was practically crafted for me.
Overall this anthology has a little bit of something for everyone. It’s sweet and sexy and sometimes raunchy. But it’s all about the kilt and for that, I will always look to this anthology.
Read Crissy’s review in its entirety here.
3.75 stars
If you guys know me even a little bit, you know that I am a kilt girl. Whenever, wherever, however—I love a man in a kilt. So this anthology was practically crafted for me.
Overall this anthology has a little bit of something for everyone. It’s sweet and sexy and sometimes raunchy. But it’s all about the kilt and for that, I will always look to this anthology.
Read Crissy’s review in its entirety here.
July 19, 2015
I hesitate to pick up anthologies as I have been disappointed too many times. Not with this one. First! Kilts! Men in Kilts! More Men in Kilts! Did I say I love men in kilts?
Of course some of the stories were better than others, but none were bad nor boring. I found 2 or 3 new authors (to me) that I plan on checking out. There are characters in some of the stories that I would love to revisit.
An enjoyable read.
Of course some of the stories were better than others, but none were bad nor boring. I found 2 or 3 new authors (to me) that I plan on checking out. There are characters in some of the stories that I would love to revisit.
An enjoyable read.
August 10, 2015
A great anthology with some very erotic stories about men in kilts. There are a few historicals as well as contemporary tales, and most have a highly erotic content. My favorite was 'Sir WW', an interesting take on a Scottish knight of Hollywood movie fame.
My individual story reviews can be found with each book.
NOTE: This book was provided by Torquere Press for the purpose of reviews on Rainbow Book Reviews.
My individual story reviews can be found with each book.
NOTE: This book was provided by Torquere Press for the purpose of reviews on Rainbow Book Reviews.
October 17, 2016
Men in kilts. Need I say more?
This was a pleasant anthology. A bit of a mixed bag but nothing horrible. Some stories suffer from the limited length. But all in all, was a good, enjoyable read on all things Scottish and romantic.
This was a pleasant anthology. A bit of a mixed bag but nothing horrible. Some stories suffer from the limited length. But all in all, was a good, enjoyable read on all things Scottish and romantic.
May 2, 2017
Story 1: Tossing It by Rob Rosen: porny goodness 2 stars
Story 2: Whiskey and Want by Megan McFerren: A little more story but ultimately Porny goodness 2 stars
Story 3: Hunting for a Highlander by Lila Mathews: Porn with a little plot but well written 3 stars
Story 4:Sir WW by Angelique Voisen: Yum, a beautifully written BDSM scene 3 stars
Story 5:Feumaidh Mi Ruith by Missouri Dalton: The language was difficult to understand at times but at least there was a plot, this really could have been worked into a novella or full length novel. 3 stars
Story 6:A time to Heal by Anna Mansel:Well this one had me confused through most of it. I wasn't sure exactly what happened. Again I think it was a language/dialect problem. 2 stars
Story 7: As Fair Art Thou, My Bonny Lad by McKay: I liked this one short but sweet and of course sexy 3 stars
Story 8: Kilt in the Closet by Logan Zachary:The opening of this story scared the crap out of me. In fact there were a couple other times the author had scared. But that's where the greatness ended; the rest of it was ho-hum. 3 stars (for scaring me)
Story 9: Perfect Working Order by Elizabeth Coldwell: Yawn, my goodness they're just getting worse. 2 stars
Story 10:Off Kilter by Racheline Maltese & Erin McRae: Honestly it was boring. I'm sorry there isn't even porny goodness to recommend it. 1 star
Story 2: Whiskey and Want by Megan McFerren: A little more story but ultimately Porny goodness 2 stars
Story 3: Hunting for a Highlander by Lila Mathews: Porn with a little plot but well written 3 stars
Story 4:Sir WW by Angelique Voisen: Yum, a beautifully written BDSM scene 3 stars
Story 5:Feumaidh Mi Ruith by Missouri Dalton: The language was difficult to understand at times but at least there was a plot, this really could have been worked into a novella or full length novel. 3 stars
Story 6:A time to Heal by Anna Mansel:Well this one had me confused through most of it. I wasn't sure exactly what happened. Again I think it was a language/dialect problem. 2 stars
Story 7: As Fair Art Thou, My Bonny Lad by McKay: I liked this one short but sweet and of course sexy 3 stars
Story 8: Kilt in the Closet by Logan Zachary:The opening of this story scared the crap out of me. In fact there were a couple other times the author had scared. But that's where the greatness ended; the rest of it was ho-hum. 3 stars (for scaring me)
Story 9: Perfect Working Order by Elizabeth Coldwell: Yawn, my goodness they're just getting worse. 2 stars
Story 10:Off Kilter by Racheline Maltese & Erin McRae: Honestly it was boring. I'm sorry there isn't even porny goodness to recommend it. 1 star
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