Scotsman's Challenge

Challenge #4

by Jo Barrett

The sights and sounds of the twenty-first century teased and tantalized Erin MacLean's senses, but it was nothing compared to the torment one slight female brought to his sorry self. His desire had been to see the wonders of the future, if only for one brief moment in time. He never bargained on having to choose between a woman with eyes the verra shade of a field of heather blanketing the Highlands, and his duty to become the next laird of the clan MacLean in seventeenth century Scotland.

Genres: Time Travel, Time Travel Romance

120 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 28, 2019

About the author

Jo currently resides in North Carolina with her patient and supportive family while she juggles her writing career and her position as a programmer analyst.

She has won numerous awards and continues to write whenever she can.

Someday, she hopes to take off her programming hat and write full time.

So many of her dreams have already come true. What's one more?

For a list of Jo's books, visit The Wild Rose Press, Inc.

Email: jobarrett@jobarrett.net

Reviews

[Alyce Caswell · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this novella from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Erin MacLean is a Highland laird from the seventh century, but the future has always tempted him. A sudden trip through time sends him to our time - and he finds more temptation in the form of Heather, a squatter and orphan who has her own secret past.

Despite a slightly confusing opening (I haven't read the other instalments in the series), I enjoyed this quick read and became attached to the characters in a surprisingly short amount of time. It felt a bit rushed at times, however, especially at the end.

[Tam · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fast-paced, swoon-worthy read, that I found I did not want to put down! The story was fresh, original and exciting with characters that are realistic and likable. It is everything you could want in a rousing romp through the pages of a historical romance and more!

*I received a complimentary ARC of this book in order to read and provide a voluntary, unbiased and honest review, should I choose to do so.

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[The Suburban Eclectic · Rating 1 out of 5]

Scotsman's Challenge relies heavily on romance tropes of opposites attract. However, this telling is more the telling than showing variety. Erin falls fast and Heather reluctantly comes along for the ride. Prolific exposition reminds us that this is a family trait and while helpful does not lend itself to getting lost in the story. On face value, there is nothing to suggest that Erin and Heather are not what they appear to be, attractive and nice, but that's just it. There are no layers, there is nothing for the reader to uncover, nothing or no one to root for as memories are as thin as the plot and there are no big surprises. The lack of connection between the main characters results in tepid chemistry. The time-traveling element is rather weak and the process is rudimentary and briefly explained. The challenge of Scotsman's Challenge is that it has no rise and fall and it's one note-ness makes it easily forgettable.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

A story of a Scottish laird, Erin who time travels to the present and finds a woman, Heather to love. This is my first book I’ve read by this author. I am not a big fan of time travel stories. I did think the author wrote it well. I received an ARC from NetGalley and The Wild Rose Press for my honest review.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series and totally binge worthy. In fact it has been a while since I have read the others that I almost want to go back and re read. There were such well written and fun characters. I live time travel romances, especially set in the highlands with men in kilts!

[Karin Frinell Amos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great quick entertaining read.

I really enjoyed this book and the series. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a good read and true love.

[Tennille Covington · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love this author's writing...but I'm giving this book 3 stars because it felt rushed towards the end.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

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A great way to finish the series. Travelling through time backwards and forwards and uniting clans and solving mysteries as a result.

[Dani · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was OK. It was probably my fault for jumping into the middle of a series because it definitely had the feeling of revisiting old book friends rather than being a full story on its own.