Meghan Quinn

In this steamy tale by USA Today bestselling author Meghan Quinn, an American searching for her purpose escapes to a Scottish town but finds more questions than answers when she meets a brooding yet handsome handyman. Freshly fired from her third job in a row, Bonnie St. James has lost her way. So when she and her best friend stumble upon a "help wanted" post to run a coffee shop in the Scottish Highlands, they apply on a whim. Who knows? Maybe traveling to a new place is just what she needs to figure out her next move. When the friends arrive in the tiny idyllic town of Corsekelly, they instantly fall for the gorgeous Highland landscape and friendly townspeople. But Bonnie finds a less-than-warm welcome in Rowan MacGregor, the rugged local handyman. Busy wrestling his own demons, Rowan's in no mood to deal with the quirky American--even if she is a bonny lass. As Bonnie and Rowan's paths inevitably cross, insults--and sparks--fly. Can the pair build on their similarities to help each other find purpose and direction...and maybe romance too? Or will their passionate tempers fling them apart?

The Highland Fling

Emilia Jarvis

A job, a relationship, where you live- they don't define you. It's how you live your life, treat others, and take advantage of every moment presented to you." 

“You know, sometimes I think we get caught up in the idea that our jobs make or break us as humans, when that's not the case at all. A job is a means to make money and provide for yourself. I think it's the relationships we cultivate, the energy we put out into the world, that define us. You could be a billionaire with all the riches in the world, but that wouldn’t mean your life was truly rich”

annika

María | @AltroReader

This one took me a little while to get into, but once I did, I enjoyed the 4th wall breaks and the humor. It also took me a little while to warm up to our hero, Rowan. He was almost a little too grumpy at the start lol Bit, of course, I fell in love with him just as Bonnie did. The ending got a little more emotional than I was prepared for, but that's more of a me problem LOL. All-in-all, it was a good fun story.

Emma

Raya

I gave this book 5 stars because it had been a while since i really enjoyed a book. I literally laughed so hard while reading, Bonnie has no filter and loved grumpy Rowen. I love LOVE the sunshine and grumpy trope. 

I cried a lot too. I think I started crying around chapter 18, I’m not going to say why tho but I kept crying till the end. My eyes are still red. 

Anyway read this book you won’t regret it!!!

Jessica Ford

Jackie

I was so ready to like this story, the plot seemed amazing, I loved the cover of the book, the highlands!!! 

But I sort of didn’t. I don’t usually dislike heroines. Even when people find them irritating, I enjoy them. That being said, I hated Bonnie. The quirkiness was so annoying it made it hard for me to go on with the book. I didn’t find her funny or witty. 

It’s sad cause I should have liked her. She and I seem to be going through a similar situation in life and so I was ready to connect with the character, but I couldn’t even sympathize.

The story was nice, but with a lot of cringe moments for me and the comedy seeming too forced. The heroine didn’t really let me enjoy it much. 

(Also breaking the fourth wall was a no for me)

P.S.: this whole scene…

  [ “Why don’t you want to kiss me? I brushed my teeth this morning.” “Because I don’t want to. There doesn’t need to be a reason other than that.” “Well, it’s rude.”  

I mean… what??? Rude?? Respect boundaries, girl.

Megan BV

This book is lovely. Great supporting characters and I love the banter between Bonnie and Rowan. Who doesn’t love a Scotsman who can bake??

My biggest complaint is the audiobook. I read this book on my kindle and audible and much preferred reading myself. I found the male narrator lacking and the female narrator’s version of Rowan was much sexier than the male’s. 😂 I really hate complaining about audiobook narrators because I think it must be a difficult job and I would never be able to pull off but I really think he was the wrong fit. 

Overall, nice love story with some fun banter and good friends. 

Katie B.

If you liked the chemistry between Piper and Brendan in It Happened One Summer, you’ll enjoy the chemistry between Bonnie and Rowan. 

bianca c

the way this book hit all of my heartstrings and then some...

i was first introduced to Meghan Quinn with "A Not So Meet Cute" and instantly fell in love. this book was everything and more. i caught myself laughing when Bonnie made ridiculous jokes and on the verge of tears at other parts. my only complaint is probably how cartoon-y Bonnie felt as a character. i didn't like the lack of boundaries and her comments at times. she really did have her moments when she was being kind but it was almost negated by the 'quirkiness'. (view spoiler)[ i also did not appreciate the scene where Bonnie used sex to distract Rowen from him being upset about his family. it felt really dismissive and extremely ill-timed.  (hide spoiler)] however, it was really refreshing seeing her grow and change into a better version of herself (her standing up for herself and learning how to be there for herself? LOVE.) with the help of Dakota and Rowan. the male lead, Rowan, stole my heart the second he opened his mouth (who doesn't love a Scottish man? seriously?). he was rugged and hard and tough, until he wasn't, and i ate it up. seeing their relationship progress from enemies to friends to lovers was heart-tingling and the way the tension was built between the two, the actual conversations, ugh. i love.

overall, this book was a wonderful balance of light and heavy, cute and sexy, funny and serious!

Aundreya Rich

“Kissing this man was everything I hoped it would be. Ardent. Needy. Consuming. World Changing.” 


Bonnie and Dakota have decided since life isn’t going their way, it’s time for an adventure.
From LA to a small town in Scotland, The Highland Fling will have you laughing, falling in love, and maybe even hitting home with a topic of loss.

For me this had all the elements of a great romance.

Read if you love:
-Jonah from the Simple Wild, but in a kilt
-fluffy cows and nature walks
-new found self adventures
-small town setting and all the gossip
-besties
-a MC you just want to hug 
-family ties and loss

This book although funny, had some strong conversations to bring awareness to discovering one’s self, loss, and healing. I couldn’t recommend it more.

(1/2 star drop. Why?)
-The friendship was a bit toxic for me at times 😅 I found myself frustrated and disconnecting a bit.


This one is available on KU now!

Rating:
Story- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Characters- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Steam- Sweet to Spicy…. Like your favorite Mexican candy 🍭
Song- Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran

Chrissie Smith

"A job, a relationship, where you live—they don’t define you. It’s how you live your life, treat others, and take advantage of every moment presented to you."

Scotland, two best friends, a coffee shop, a grumpy Scot, and a goat?!? 

The perfect rom-com doesn't exi....I cannot even explain how much I loved this book!  This story is a quick and fun read, full of laughs and shockingly tears, both happy and sad. I loved the dual POV between Bonnie and Rowan, their inner dialogue is just as entertaining as the bantering between them. 

I don't know how I just discovered Meghan Quinn but I cannot wait to read more of her books! 


i am simultaneously in love and peeved that no one warned me how much this stupid book was going to break my heart. slow burn -> heartbreak -> true love is too much for my weak romantic heart. ————————————————     
cry count: 5 
 

Allie Garza

Crying at work. 

This has definitely been my favorite of hers!!💚
It was the perfect amount of heart and heat and I absolutely love these characters!

(REVIEW EN ESPAÑOL ABAJO👇)

Oh God, how I can being to tell you about how amazing this books it's. 

If you like:

• Travel
• Grumpy/Sunshine
• Not a lot of 🌶 scenes but very intense ones
• Friendship
• Scotland

This one is for you!

Just imagine traveling to Scotland with your best friend to just let go of everything and experience new things

Appealing, right?

That is the story of Bonnie and her best friend, Dakota. Sick and tired of everything that they're were experiencing back in their country, they decided to apply for a job on a coffeo shop in the Highlands

But little did the know, they were about to begin their experience of a life time

It was amazing, well written. From the first page, you'll laugh and see how clever the characters and their responses are. I would give 5 stars to each of them. They all grow in one way or another. You could feel them change for the better

I love Bonnie and Rowan, they were so pure. Two broken souls made for mending each others. 

I may say that Dakota was a little big annoying but it was necessary for her to experience that in order to grow. Love it!

5/5

Ahora a lo que vamos en spanish

Miren yo lo único que les tengo que decir es que lean este libro, confien en mí y ya

Pero para ponertelo más fácil, si te gusta

• Viajar
• Grumpy/Sunshine
• No muchas escenas 🌶 pero bien intensas👀
• Amistad
• Escocia

Este libro es para ti

Solo imaginate que tienes la oportunidad de viajar hasta Escocia y sus lugares más reconditos en compañía de tu mejor amiga

Suena espectacular, ¿no?

Bueno esa es la historia de Bonnie y su mejor amiga, Dakota. Ya cansadas de todo lo que estaba pasando en sus vidas se encuentran con la oportunidad de ir a trabajar en un pueblito de Escocia y, como estoy segura que cualquier persona lo haria, no lo pensaron dos veces y aplicaron

Sin saber que estaban a nada de comenzar el viaje que les cambiaria sus vidas por completo

La verdad es que me encantó todo, desde las descripciones, diálogos, TODO. Desde la primera página te vas a reír con todo lo que dicen y viven. Todos crecieron de algún manera. Tuvieron un desarrollo increíble y que fue para bien

Me encantaron Bonnie y Rowan (yo quisiese la verdad) Sus personalidades y problemas los hicieron uno para el otro. Dos almas rotas hechas para reparse entre sí. 

5/5

Cat Nunez 

This book was so good! I loved the friendship between Bonnie and Dakota, they complement each other and I loved reading about their adventures. Rowan and Bonnie were perfect too, I loved their banter and how their relationship started growing. Rowan was very grumpy around Bonnie but they were very similar and I really enjoyed their scenes together. 

Bonnie and Dakota have been friends for years and after being fired from another job, Bonnie takes her friend on her offer of moving to Scotland for a 6-month job. It was hard for Bonnie at first but little by little she found what she was meant to do and they ended up falling in love with the little town they were.

Rowan lived there his entire life and despite having friends he still had some problems with his family so it was hard for him to be truly happy with his life, until Bonnie came and changed everything for him. She challenged him all the time and despite fighting most of the time he realized she was the perfect companion for him. 

I also loved Dakota and Isla’s relationship, they were really cute and I really enjoyed their scenes together. The side characters were amazing too, it was a small town so everyone was like family and I loved how nice and accepting they all were when Bonnie and Dakota arrived. 

It was a wonderful story, Bonnie and Rowan were the best, their enemies to lovers relationship was perfect and despite their problems I loved how everything ended for them and how they got their HEA.

The Highland Fling

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