Charlotte Vasquez is starting a new life after following her adoptive son, Raleigh Beaumont, from Texas to Scotland. Raleigh hopes that she will eventually run his new estate's manor house as a bed and breakfast, but for now, Charlotte is helping with the conversion of Lochmara's vacant crofters' cottages into holiday rentals. That means working directly with the grumpy estate manager, Malcolm Niall, whose vision for the project couldn't be more different from Charlotte's. Malcolm's only concerned with function, while Charlotte hopes to create a welcoming environment that will entice visitors to stay longer, generating more revenue for the estate. When they discover a young boy who's run away from an abusive situation hiding in one of the cottages, Charlotte and Malcolm must put aside their differences in order to help him. Will coming together to protect Gavin help them see that they have more in common than they realized?
Given the way the story started, I was expecting a very angsty read, but "Grump in a Kilt" turned out to be super cute and heartwarming. I loved the way Malcolm gradually came out of his shell and opened up to Charlotte, as well as the way Gavin brought out the paternal instincts Malcolm had thought were long buried. For various reasons, Malcolm, Charlotte, and Gavin all needed each other, and I adored their unconventional little family.
I highly recommend this story for all contemporary romance fans and look forward to the next book in the series.
*Review copy provided by the author via Wildfire Marketing Solutions. All opinions expressed are my own.
CW: Death of child; Grief; Cancer
About "Grump in a Kilt"
A grump who lost his family
After a devastating loss, Malcolm Niall has spent the past twenty years hiding from the world. As manager of a Highland estate, he's built a life of purpose, caring for the land and animals. And for the past six months, his peace has been utterly destroyed by a sexy Southern whirlwind who's never met a stranger. Worse, they have to work together daily.
His sunshiny nemesis who's starting a new life
Nothing about Charlotte Vasquez's life has been traditional. She never married, abandoned her corporate job to raise the son of her late best friend, and now she's followed that grown-up son to Scotland for a chance at something new. While she's enjoying the challenge, she could do without the attitude from the broody Scot next door.
Join forces to protect a runaway
Malcolm and Charlotte clash over absolutely everything on the renovation project they're tasked to lead. If there's a healthy amount of heat beneath the frustration, neither is willing to admit it. But when they discover a runaway hiding in one of the cottages, they find common purpose at last. Risks are taken and hearts expand as Malcolm and Charlotte pull out all the stops to protect Gavin from the abusive father who'd tear their unconventional family apart.
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