Review: When a Scot Ties the Knot

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On the cusp of her first London season, Miss Madeline Gracechurch was shy, pretty, and talented with a drawing pencil, but hopelessly awkward with gentlemen. She was certain to be a dismal failure on the London marriage mart. So Maddie did what generations of shy, awkward young ladies have done: she invented a sweetheart.

A Scottish sweetheart. One who was handsome and honorable and devoted to her, but conveniently never around. Maddie poured her heart into writing the imaginary Captain MacKenzie letter after letter . . . and by pretending to be devastated when he was (not really) killed in battle, she managed to avoid the pressures of London society entirely.

Until years later, when this kilted Highland lover of her imaginings shows up in the flesh. The real Captain Logan MacKenzie arrives on her doorstep—handsome as anything, but not entirely honorable. He's wounded, jaded, in possession of her letters . . . and ready to make good on every promise Maddie never expected to keep.

Genre: historical romance

Publication date: August 2015

Mature content: yes

Review: This is an absolutely delightful book, probably one of the best I've read by Tessa Dare. Although it's part of the Castles Ever After series, it can be perfectly read as a stand alone. 

When a Scot Ties the Knot will make you smile - and sometimes laugh out loud - at every page turn.  Logan is a dream come true - literally! - and Maddie is just as no-nonsense. Together they make the perfect pair - even if one that started just in her imagination.

 

Bonus points for originality of the plot and for just being a happy, feel good book. Totally recommended. 

Happy readings!

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