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A Perfect Discovery
To find love, they need to dig deep.
When kind-hearted archaeologist Rhona Lamond gets her precious research stolen, she returns home to the Isle of Mull, lost and frustrated. An island project that tugs at Rhona’s soul comes up, and she’s desperate to take it on. But there’s a major problem.
Property developer Calum Matheson has a longstanding feud with the Lamond family. After a plot of land he owns is discovered to be a site of historical importance, his plans are thrown into disarray and building work put on hold. Calum doesn’t think things can get any worse, until archaeologist Rhona turns up. Not only is she a Lamond, but she’s all grown up, and even stubbornly unromantic Calum can’t fail to notice her – or the effect she has on him.
Their attraction ignites but how can they overcome years of hate between their families? Both must decide what’s more important, family or love.
When kind-hearted archaeologist Rhona Lamond gets her precious research stolen, she returns home to the Isle of Mull, lost and frustrated. An island project that tugs at Rhona’s soul comes up, and she’s desperate to take it on. But there’s a major problem.
Property developer Calum Matheson has a longstanding feud with the Lamond family. After a plot of land he owns is discovered to be a site of historical importance, his plans are thrown into disarray and building work put on hold. Calum doesn’t think things can get any worse, until archaeologist Rhona turns up. Not only is she a Lamond, but she’s all grown up, and even stubbornly unromantic Calum can’t fail to notice her – or the effect she has on him.
Their attraction ignites but how can they overcome years of hate between their families? Both must decide what’s more important, family or love.
322 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 20, 2022
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About the author
Margaret Amatt
31 books51 followersMargaret is a Scottish author and chocolate lover who has been writing stories for over twenty years (possibly more if you count her primary school efforts). Her early works will never see the light of day and are locked in dusty vaults on some old floppy disks. But after all those years of practise, Margaret released her first novel A Winter Haven in 2021. This is the first of a ten-book series set on the gorgeous Scottish Isle of Mull.
The stories are unashamedly romantic but with lots of drama and an eclectic mix of characters. Each book can be read as a standalone but followers of the series will enjoy catching up with previous characters.
A new spin-off series based in the Scottish Highlands is coming out in 2023. Look out for the Glenbriar Series throughout the year.
The stories are unashamedly romantic but with lots of drama and an eclectic mix of characters. Each book can be read as a standalone but followers of the series will enjoy catching up with previous characters.
A new spin-off series based in the Scottish Highlands is coming out in 2023. Look out for the Glenbriar Series throughout the year.
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September 8, 2022
A Perfect Discovery is book nine in Margaret Amatt’s Scottish Island Escapes series. If you’re considering picking up this sweet romance set on the Isle of Mull, but you haven’t read the previous books, don’t worry, it works perfectly well as a standalone, although you may want to go back and binge on some of the secondary characters love stories (e.g.Beth, Kirsten, Georgia) -getting to see their HEA and then finding out how they got there is incredibly satisfying!
Rhona Lamond is a twenty-eight year old archeologist who has just come back home after an unscrupulous colleage has taken advantage of her kindness and team spirit. Rhona would love to make a good use of her degree and get into doing consultancy work after countless volunteer jobs. She doesn’t lack knowledge or enthusiasm, but she needs experience of working on evaluating archeological conditions attached to property development, and here is a perfect opportunity, right next to her parents’ house. The only problem is the land belongs to the Lamonds’ archi-enemy- Calum Matheson. A dark event from school years sparked years of their families’ feud, but Rhona is open-minded and would love nothing better than do this job and hopefully discover something new and important.
I loved the character of Rhona- she is quiet and sweet, but in the end it is time for her to re-evaluate her relationships and how she deals with conflict- some things are so important that you have to be ready to fight for them. My sister-in-law is an archeologist, so it was lovely to see this career shown in a work of fiction in a realistic light- there’s joy and celebration of discovering a new artefact, but there are also endless digs and lots of sifting through mud and dirt and endless paperwork to accompany it. Calum is also an interesting character, clearly cast as a villain by his neighbours and a large proportion of the population of the island, Calum is keen to prove himself and become successful through his own hard work. There’s a mystery of what really happened when he was at school, but I won’t give the story away.
The setting is absolutely gorgeous and as usual I has to do a bit of cyber-travelling reading the book. Add Rhona’s enthusiasm and vivid imagination in re-creating scenes of past life and it’s difficult not to dream of seeing this lovely place with your own eyes.
I really enjoyed Calum’s redemption story- it was great to see more of his family and loyal friends. The resolution seemed almost too easy after all these years of a veritable Romeo and Juliet kind of feud, but we all want to believe in the power of genuine apologies, forgiveness, and clear communication.
Lovely addition to a sweet and entertaining series. Can’t wait to come back to the Isle of Mull in the next story and witness another couple find their happily-ever-after!
Rhona Lamond is a twenty-eight year old archeologist who has just come back home after an unscrupulous colleage has taken advantage of her kindness and team spirit. Rhona would love to make a good use of her degree and get into doing consultancy work after countless volunteer jobs. She doesn’t lack knowledge or enthusiasm, but she needs experience of working on evaluating archeological conditions attached to property development, and here is a perfect opportunity, right next to her parents’ house. The only problem is the land belongs to the Lamonds’ archi-enemy- Calum Matheson. A dark event from school years sparked years of their families’ feud, but Rhona is open-minded and would love nothing better than do this job and hopefully discover something new and important.
I loved the character of Rhona- she is quiet and sweet, but in the end it is time for her to re-evaluate her relationships and how she deals with conflict- some things are so important that you have to be ready to fight for them. My sister-in-law is an archeologist, so it was lovely to see this career shown in a work of fiction in a realistic light- there’s joy and celebration of discovering a new artefact, but there are also endless digs and lots of sifting through mud and dirt and endless paperwork to accompany it. Calum is also an interesting character, clearly cast as a villain by his neighbours and a large proportion of the population of the island, Calum is keen to prove himself and become successful through his own hard work. There’s a mystery of what really happened when he was at school, but I won’t give the story away.
The setting is absolutely gorgeous and as usual I has to do a bit of cyber-travelling reading the book. Add Rhona’s enthusiasm and vivid imagination in re-creating scenes of past life and it’s difficult not to dream of seeing this lovely place with your own eyes.
I really enjoyed Calum’s redemption story- it was great to see more of his family and loyal friends. The resolution seemed almost too easy after all these years of a veritable Romeo and Juliet kind of feud, but we all want to believe in the power of genuine apologies, forgiveness, and clear communication.
Lovely addition to a sweet and entertaining series. Can’t wait to come back to the Isle of Mull in the next story and witness another couple find their happily-ever-after!
August 22, 2022
A Perfect Discovery has further cemented Margaret Amatt as one of my absolute favorite authors! Rhona's and Calum's families get along about as well as the Capulets and the Montagues. With so much history between the two families, it's up to Rhona and Calum to heal the wounds and bridge the gap, but to do so, they have to overcome their own weaknesses. This modern day version of Romeo and Juliet was riveting and heartwarming. The writing style was phenomenal and you can't help but feel empathetic towards the characters. This can be read as a stand alone but I highly suggest reading the series as a whole as both Rhona and Calum are introduced in previous books. Reading this series has been like coming home after a long day's work and the characters have become more like family than fiction. If you're not familiar with Margaret's work, you're missing out! Her books are always a joy to read.
September 7, 2022
I liked the sound of this book and the fact that it was set on the Isle of Mull. Mull is a special place for me as my husband’s family had connections there and I could visualise some of the locations.
I found the author's writing style enjoyable and how she portrays her characters. Rhona and Calum know each other from the past and there is certainly chemistry between them. However, their relationship is fraught as they are caught up in a family feud. I felt they were well suited and this is a lovely enemies to lovers story.
This is the first book I have read by this author and it certainly won't be the last. I believe this is part of a series and although I read it as standalone, I would like to read the others now.
I found the author's writing style enjoyable and how she portrays her characters. Rhona and Calum know each other from the past and there is certainly chemistry between them. However, their relationship is fraught as they are caught up in a family feud. I felt they were well suited and this is a lovely enemies to lovers story.
This is the first book I have read by this author and it certainly won't be the last. I believe this is part of a series and although I read it as standalone, I would like to read the others now.
September 5, 2022
A charming and feel-good enemies-to-lovers romance, that will have you swooning!
Firstly, confession time; I chose to read this book as I absolutely loved the cover (yes, I do tend to choose my books by their pretty covers, I am that shallow🤣) and then I read the back blurb and loved the sound to it.
A Perfect Discovery is the ninth book in the Scottish Island Escapes series, I haven’t read any of the previous books as this is my first by the author. I thought it was a wonderful introduction to Margaret Amatt’s writing, but I do think that I should have read a few of the previous books in the series, I got the distinct feeling as though I have missed out on crucial points which may have happened in the previous books, not enough to put me off the further reading of this series and author but enough to make me start looking for the previous books.
I really liked the story, it’s so easy to read it sweeps the reader away to the glorious Isle of Mull (which is a gorgeous character all of its own). I absolutely loved every single mention of Mull, the scenery the people, and the ferry ride over it’s so picturesque and utterly charming, that it makes you want to pack up and suddenly go there. The characters are so lovely, Rhona and Callum are fabulous I loved getting to know them and learning of their years gone past family feud. Very Romeo and Juliet!
Despite jumping into the series more than halfway through and really needing to read the others (entirely my own fault and nothing at all to do with the wonderful writing) I thoroughly enjoyed this book, I have always loved enemies to lovers romance, I don’t know about others but this trope has all the angst, the banter, the bickering and the on edge animosity that you want in a romance – I do love watching a couple who you know are made for each other and yet they can’t see it and this story takes the trope that bit further with its cleverly entwined Romeo and Juliet theme running throughout (another of my favourites).
There isn’t a lot I didn’t love about this, in fact, at the point of writing this review, I can’t think of a single thing, other than not knowing this series before I started reading this book – again, my fault, that will teach me to jump in with checking first. A Perfect Discovery is the perfect lazy afternoon read, it’s heart-warming and very romantic, a definite must-read!!
Firstly, confession time; I chose to read this book as I absolutely loved the cover (yes, I do tend to choose my books by their pretty covers, I am that shallow🤣) and then I read the back blurb and loved the sound to it.
A Perfect Discovery is the ninth book in the Scottish Island Escapes series, I haven’t read any of the previous books as this is my first by the author. I thought it was a wonderful introduction to Margaret Amatt’s writing, but I do think that I should have read a few of the previous books in the series, I got the distinct feeling as though I have missed out on crucial points which may have happened in the previous books, not enough to put me off the further reading of this series and author but enough to make me start looking for the previous books.
I really liked the story, it’s so easy to read it sweeps the reader away to the glorious Isle of Mull (which is a gorgeous character all of its own). I absolutely loved every single mention of Mull, the scenery the people, and the ferry ride over it’s so picturesque and utterly charming, that it makes you want to pack up and suddenly go there. The characters are so lovely, Rhona and Callum are fabulous I loved getting to know them and learning of their years gone past family feud. Very Romeo and Juliet!
Despite jumping into the series more than halfway through and really needing to read the others (entirely my own fault and nothing at all to do with the wonderful writing) I thoroughly enjoyed this book, I have always loved enemies to lovers romance, I don’t know about others but this trope has all the angst, the banter, the bickering and the on edge animosity that you want in a romance – I do love watching a couple who you know are made for each other and yet they can’t see it and this story takes the trope that bit further with its cleverly entwined Romeo and Juliet theme running throughout (another of my favourites).
There isn’t a lot I didn’t love about this, in fact, at the point of writing this review, I can’t think of a single thing, other than not knowing this series before I started reading this book – again, my fault, that will teach me to jump in with checking first. A Perfect Discovery is the perfect lazy afternoon read, it’s heart-warming and very romantic, a definite must-read!!
September 5, 2022
My Book Review:
I would like to begin by saying a huge thank you to Rachel from Rachel’s Random Resources and the author for giving me a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
A Perfect Discovery is a very cute and flirty romance set in Scotland. This was the perfect summer time read. We weren’t able to go on vacation this year, so I read this book while enjoying the sunshine on my deck. While I got lost in the story, I could pretend I was on a romantic adventure across the ocean.
A Perfect Discovery tells the story of Rhona, a perky archaeologist, and Callum, a grumpy businessman from her hometown. I loved that Rhona had a unique occupation. Her fascination with the Iron Age and history added a unique flair to the story. I really appreciated that she was a heroine with a peace loving nature who always wanted everyone to get along. I think perhaps I saw a bit of myself in her. I enjoyed watching her character arc as she learned to be more assertive. I was rooting for our bubbly heroine, and I think readers will, too!
Rhona and Callum have serious chemistry together, but they have a huge problem– their families hate each other! The two families have been feuding fiercely for years. Will Rhona and Callum be able to find their happily ever after? Or will their love become a thing of the past?
The only aspect of this book that gives me pause is that it had some strong language and a few slightly more mature scenes than I was expecting. However, it’s no worse than a modern PG-13 movie.
If you enjoy romances with grumpy heroes and happy heroines, funny banter, and romantic locations across the pond, you’re sure to enjoy getting lost in the pages of A Perfect Discovery!
I would like to begin by saying a huge thank you to Rachel from Rachel’s Random Resources and the author for giving me a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
A Perfect Discovery is a very cute and flirty romance set in Scotland. This was the perfect summer time read. We weren’t able to go on vacation this year, so I read this book while enjoying the sunshine on my deck. While I got lost in the story, I could pretend I was on a romantic adventure across the ocean.
A Perfect Discovery tells the story of Rhona, a perky archaeologist, and Callum, a grumpy businessman from her hometown. I loved that Rhona had a unique occupation. Her fascination with the Iron Age and history added a unique flair to the story. I really appreciated that she was a heroine with a peace loving nature who always wanted everyone to get along. I think perhaps I saw a bit of myself in her. I enjoyed watching her character arc as she learned to be more assertive. I was rooting for our bubbly heroine, and I think readers will, too!
Rhona and Callum have serious chemistry together, but they have a huge problem– their families hate each other! The two families have been feuding fiercely for years. Will Rhona and Callum be able to find their happily ever after? Or will their love become a thing of the past?
The only aspect of this book that gives me pause is that it had some strong language and a few slightly more mature scenes than I was expecting. However, it’s no worse than a modern PG-13 movie.
If you enjoy romances with grumpy heroes and happy heroines, funny banter, and romantic locations across the pond, you’re sure to enjoy getting lost in the pages of A Perfect Discovery!
August 20, 2022
This is another fabulous story from Margaret Amatt! Rhona is a warm-hearted archaeologist who's down on her luck. Returning to her hometown on Mull, she wants to take a new and interesting job on the island, but there's a problem. Her new boss is Callum Matheson and he's been in a long-standing feud with her family for years.
I loved this story so much! It's a grumpy/sunshine, (adult) Romeo and Juliette extravaganza with an heroine who's willing to take a chance on love and a hero who needs redemption.
The setting of Mull is fabulous, there's a scene on a boat and in a treehouse you won't want to miss, and a guaranteed happy ever after. Loved it!
I loved this story so much! It's a grumpy/sunshine, (adult) Romeo and Juliette extravaganza with an heroine who's willing to take a chance on love and a hero who needs redemption.
The setting of Mull is fabulous, there's a scene on a boat and in a treehouse you won't want to miss, and a guaranteed happy ever after. Loved it!
August 26, 2022
Rhona an archaeologist has returned home to the Isle of Mull after working on a dig in Crete where she found a pottery shell but her colleague Annike takes the credit and gets a promotion whilst Rhona is left without a job.
Calum is a property mogul and not popular because of an incident at school with Rhona’s brother! The Lamond’s and Matheson’s are two families who bear a grudge and a feud has been ongoing for sixteen years!
Rhona and Calum are so attracted to each other the sparks were almost flying off the pages, will they find their happy ever after! Beautiful enemies to lovers sizzling story.
Calum is a property mogul and not popular because of an incident at school with Rhona’s brother! The Lamond’s and Matheson’s are two families who bear a grudge and a feud has been ongoing for sixteen years!
Rhona and Calum are so attracted to each other the sparks were almost flying off the pages, will they find their happy ever after! Beautiful enemies to lovers sizzling story.
September 6, 2022
This is my first book by this author and it was really good.
It was a quick light story and just perfect in very way.
Rhona comes back home and ventures into an agreement with Calum. Their families hate each other after Calum and Rhona’s brother got into a fight years ago.
Rhona has always had a crush on Calum so keeping their growing relationship a secret is going to be hard.
If you enjoy enemies to lovers books, add this one to your list.
Thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources for the early copy
It was a quick light story and just perfect in very way.
Rhona comes back home and ventures into an agreement with Calum. Their families hate each other after Calum and Rhona’s brother got into a fight years ago.
Rhona has always had a crush on Calum so keeping their growing relationship a secret is going to be hard.
If you enjoy enemies to lovers books, add this one to your list.
Thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources for the early copy
August 20, 2022
Another cracker by Margaret Amatt!
- Gorgeous, utterly deserving, down on her luck heroine ✅
- Complicated yet swoon-worthy hero ✅
- Forced (mutually reluctant) proximity ✅
- Sizzling chemistry ✅
- Stunning Scottish scenery ✅
- A hilarious load of mad parents and friends ✅
This is the perfect summer escape! 💕
- Gorgeous, utterly deserving, down on her luck heroine ✅
- Complicated yet swoon-worthy hero ✅
- Forced (mutually reluctant) proximity ✅
- Sizzling chemistry ✅
- Stunning Scottish scenery ✅
- A hilarious load of mad parents and friends ✅
This is the perfect summer escape! 💕
February 11, 2023
Of all the people to fall in love with…
Archaeologist Rhona Lamond is not the kind of person to bloat about her research. However, on her latest dig she discovers that not everyone is like her, and some people aren’t even ashamed of even steal her research work. With no other prospects in view, she return frustrated and disillusioned back home, to the Isle of Mull. When she learns about an island project that is just er cup of tea, she wants to take the job. There is only one ‘minor’ problem… The land that could be a site of historical importance is owned by Calum Matheson. And let him be the person that the Lamond family has a longstanding feud with… But Rhona feels the pull of the site and Calum needs an expert to investigate his land further. Rhona and Calum couldn’t be more different, yet their attraction starts to grow. But is that enough to make years of hate disappear and will their families be ready to bury the hatchet or is their love doomed before it even started?
Archaeology is not my cup of tea. I wouldn’t have the patience to dig a piece of land, hoping to find just *something*. I think I would be very disappointed when my hours of work appear to be for ‘nothing’ as no discovery would be made. But I understand the importance of this job, so I admire those people who have a real passion for it.
This story had a very big ‘Romeo & Juliet’ vibe. The Lamond and Matheson families have a feud with each other that is lasting for years. What has happened years ago isn’t revealed immediately, but we know it involved Calum and Rhona’s brother Arran. And whatever happened, that left a mark on both families, as the Lamonds aren’t afraid of badmouthing the Mathesons, and the Mathesons have to live with being stared after, even if there is no cause to it.
The vibe I felt, is because of Rhona and Calum, obviously. Because with feuding families, there will be members that will do the unthinkable and fall in love with their rivals…
There is a lot of myself I recognized in Rhona. She is a kind person, and her family, even if they don’t understand all her choices, is very important to her. She would do anything for them, even if her sisters drive her crazy. She is also the person that, to avoid a big row, would let some injustice pass. Even if she did the discovery at the beginning of the book, she sees it as a team effort, and doesn’t mind if the spotlight is not on her. But that also means that people who have no scruples, will take advantage of Rhona’s goodness.
So when Rhona does the unthinkable, working for Calum, I was cheering for her, because she finally did what she wanted to do.
Of course the first times Rhona and Calum are together on the site, things are strained and awkward. Calum’s behaviour doesn’t help in the process. Not that he is rude or something like that, but he is just very wary and is a closed character. I had so much fun seeing Rhona and Calum together, from how Calum didn’t want to get his clothes dirty, or how things are being said, unintentional of course, with a double meaning.
But I also loved how they started to get closer, understand each other better and even fell in love with each other. And how even having an old crush is being revealed put a smile on my face.
But falling in love was, for as I see it, the easiest part. Because the both main characters know that their both families will be against them being together, especially as we see how awful the Lamonds react when they discover that Rhona went on a boat trip with Calum… And their behaviour towards the Mathesons in general was not something I could 100% agree with. I saw where they were coming from, but their behaviour was just so over the top, seeing also how they somehow keep sabotaging everything the Mathesons do…
I immediately liked Calum’s parents, because despite the Lamonds’ efforts, his parents are just ‘chill’ people. They also feel angry towards the Lamonds, but they are okay with just ignoring them.
If this were just a romance story, I would have liked the story anyway. But it is the growth of both main characters that made me love the story. We see Rhona maturing a lot in this book. Initially she let a little bit people walk over her. But slowly she realizes that she has to fight for her own happiness and have the recognition she deserves. Why should anyone be allowed to steal her work and get away with it?
We also see how she sees that there is more to what happened between Calum and Arran. And she wants to know the truth. She also stands up to her family, and that made me proud of her, as it was long due.
Also Calum makes a huge evolution in the book. We know he is a gentle person, but his past has scarred him so much, that he is afraid to lose control. But, thanks to Rhona and his best friend Will, he understands himself better. And seeing him opening up, and doing things he never imagined to do, warmed my heart.
This book shows us how love can allow people to be themselves, or even find themselves again. Like I said, it has so many ‘Romeo & Juliet’ vibes, without the dramatic ending, even if there were some frustrating bits in this story! You never know beforehand who you fall in love with, but even the most unexpected person can bring you the greatest joy and happiness in life. And falling in love can also end a feud that was maybe caused for the wrong reasons but lasted far too long. All of that, is the power of love.
Archaeologist Rhona Lamond is not the kind of person to bloat about her research. However, on her latest dig she discovers that not everyone is like her, and some people aren’t even ashamed of even steal her research work. With no other prospects in view, she return frustrated and disillusioned back home, to the Isle of Mull. When she learns about an island project that is just er cup of tea, she wants to take the job. There is only one ‘minor’ problem… The land that could be a site of historical importance is owned by Calum Matheson. And let him be the person that the Lamond family has a longstanding feud with… But Rhona feels the pull of the site and Calum needs an expert to investigate his land further. Rhona and Calum couldn’t be more different, yet their attraction starts to grow. But is that enough to make years of hate disappear and will their families be ready to bury the hatchet or is their love doomed before it even started?
Archaeology is not my cup of tea. I wouldn’t have the patience to dig a piece of land, hoping to find just *something*. I think I would be very disappointed when my hours of work appear to be for ‘nothing’ as no discovery would be made. But I understand the importance of this job, so I admire those people who have a real passion for it.
This story had a very big ‘Romeo & Juliet’ vibe. The Lamond and Matheson families have a feud with each other that is lasting for years. What has happened years ago isn’t revealed immediately, but we know it involved Calum and Rhona’s brother Arran. And whatever happened, that left a mark on both families, as the Lamonds aren’t afraid of badmouthing the Mathesons, and the Mathesons have to live with being stared after, even if there is no cause to it.
The vibe I felt, is because of Rhona and Calum, obviously. Because with feuding families, there will be members that will do the unthinkable and fall in love with their rivals…
There is a lot of myself I recognized in Rhona. She is a kind person, and her family, even if they don’t understand all her choices, is very important to her. She would do anything for them, even if her sisters drive her crazy. She is also the person that, to avoid a big row, would let some injustice pass. Even if she did the discovery at the beginning of the book, she sees it as a team effort, and doesn’t mind if the spotlight is not on her. But that also means that people who have no scruples, will take advantage of Rhona’s goodness.
So when Rhona does the unthinkable, working for Calum, I was cheering for her, because she finally did what she wanted to do.
Of course the first times Rhona and Calum are together on the site, things are strained and awkward. Calum’s behaviour doesn’t help in the process. Not that he is rude or something like that, but he is just very wary and is a closed character. I had so much fun seeing Rhona and Calum together, from how Calum didn’t want to get his clothes dirty, or how things are being said, unintentional of course, with a double meaning.
But I also loved how they started to get closer, understand each other better and even fell in love with each other. And how even having an old crush is being revealed put a smile on my face.
But falling in love was, for as I see it, the easiest part. Because the both main characters know that their both families will be against them being together, especially as we see how awful the Lamonds react when they discover that Rhona went on a boat trip with Calum… And their behaviour towards the Mathesons in general was not something I could 100% agree with. I saw where they were coming from, but their behaviour was just so over the top, seeing also how they somehow keep sabotaging everything the Mathesons do…
I immediately liked Calum’s parents, because despite the Lamonds’ efforts, his parents are just ‘chill’ people. They also feel angry towards the Lamonds, but they are okay with just ignoring them.
If this were just a romance story, I would have liked the story anyway. But it is the growth of both main characters that made me love the story. We see Rhona maturing a lot in this book. Initially she let a little bit people walk over her. But slowly she realizes that she has to fight for her own happiness and have the recognition she deserves. Why should anyone be allowed to steal her work and get away with it?
We also see how she sees that there is more to what happened between Calum and Arran. And she wants to know the truth. She also stands up to her family, and that made me proud of her, as it was long due.
Also Calum makes a huge evolution in the book. We know he is a gentle person, but his past has scarred him so much, that he is afraid to lose control. But, thanks to Rhona and his best friend Will, he understands himself better. And seeing him opening up, and doing things he never imagined to do, warmed my heart.
This book shows us how love can allow people to be themselves, or even find themselves again. Like I said, it has so many ‘Romeo & Juliet’ vibes, without the dramatic ending, even if there were some frustrating bits in this story! You never know beforehand who you fall in love with, but even the most unexpected person can bring you the greatest joy and happiness in life. And falling in love can also end a feud that was maybe caused for the wrong reasons but lasted far too long. All of that, is the power of love.
July 24, 2023
This book was good except for what should have been kept behind the bedroom door . really why do you have to tell every detail i spent some flicking pages to get back to the story ...
September 5, 2022
This is a lighthearted read due in part to the banter that glitters between Rhona and Calum. An enemies to lovers trope, the sparks definitely fly from the start. Family loyalties get in the way and both Calum and Rhona feel constricted by the views of their families. Long standing grievances seem completely entrenched. To work out just what has caused the family rift, you have to go back to their school days and you realise that several people bore the responsibility for the falling out.
I loved the setting on the Isle of Mull and could absolutely imagine the site where Rhona set up her project. Calum is an interesting character,with a facade of cold control which masks his vulnerabilities and insecurities. Rhona also has to mature a little and face up to what she wants in life. She has to learn to look critically at others and realise that they have to be responsible for their mistakes. Her happy outgoing personality is a contrast to Calum's reserve. Although they are not teenagers, you still feel that there is a touch of Romeo and Juliet about the story but will the outcome be a tragedy?
In short: enemies to lovers.
Thanks to the publisher ofr a copy of the book
I loved the setting on the Isle of Mull and could absolutely imagine the site where Rhona set up her project. Calum is an interesting character,with a facade of cold control which masks his vulnerabilities and insecurities. Rhona also has to mature a little and face up to what she wants in life. She has to learn to look critically at others and realise that they have to be responsible for their mistakes. Her happy outgoing personality is a contrast to Calum's reserve. Although they are not teenagers, you still feel that there is a touch of Romeo and Juliet about the story but will the outcome be a tragedy?
In short: enemies to lovers.
Thanks to the publisher ofr a copy of the book
September 7, 2022
I read this book in two sittings and really loved it. I've never read anything by this author before but I will definitely be reading more now.
The story flowed so well and I enjoyed learning about Rhona and Calum, and how their relationship grew.
I found even the supporting characters were written in plenty of detail and it made it more enjoyable to read.
If you like romances with a bit of spice but mostly lovely romance and sweetness then this is one for you. I had a good time reading this one.
There's also a bit of a Romeo and Juliet style to this tale (although nowhere near as tragic!)
The story flowed so well and I enjoyed learning about Rhona and Calum, and how their relationship grew.
I found even the supporting characters were written in plenty of detail and it made it more enjoyable to read.
If you like romances with a bit of spice but mostly lovely romance and sweetness then this is one for you. I had a good time reading this one.
There's also a bit of a Romeo and Juliet style to this tale (although nowhere near as tragic!)
August 25, 2022
I really enjoyed this book. It's the first one read by this author and definitely won't be the last.
I wanted to bang the family's heads together because I was definitely rooting for Callum and Rhona. The settings were beautifully described and I really loved the build-up from hating each other to tolerating and then falling in love nothing moved too fast and it was very realistic.
I can't wait to read more from Margaret. 4 stars
I wanted to bang the family's heads together because I was definitely rooting for Callum and Rhona. The settings were beautifully described and I really loved the build-up from hating each other to tolerating and then falling in love nothing moved too fast and it was very realistic.
I can't wait to read more from Margaret. 4 stars
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