Hit Me With Your Best Scot (The Wild Wicked Highlanders, 3)

While I don't often mind a 'secret identity' trope.. I just couldn't get into the whole 'actress' thing, which surprised me. It was well written, just super slow for me and I ended up skipping from 1/4 to 3/4 through the book, skimming a chapter randomly between. Once I got to a more serious attempt on the heroine's life, I kept reading. This was so close to a DNF for me and had a lot of filler that didn't hold my interest, which is so sad. I loved the other 2 so far in this series. Perhaps I should just stick to the ballrooms when it comes to the English Society... Give me a highlander and I'm usually invested in the storyline. This just fell flat for me. I am glad others loved it though. :)

Hit Me With Your Best Scot features an excellent romance between a man who refuses to marry on his mother's timetable and the entirely unsuitable woman who tempts him.

Coll MacTaggert, Viscount Glendarril, doesn't like being told what to do least of all by his English mother who insists he marries. But when Coll spots Persephone Jones backstage at the theatre, he's instantly smitten. Unfortunately for Coll, Persephone isn't interested in any man certainly not a hot-headed Scot like Coll. Despite her protests, Persephone finds herself drawn to Coll and begins falling for his charms. When Coll learns someone is after Persephone, that someone is intent on killing her for what she stands to inherit, he's determined to protect her.

The mystery surrounding Persephone's past is very well done and I won't spoil how she ended up an actress in London, but I found her backstory intriguing. Persephone is a strong woman, she's sure of herself and is open about what she can or cannot handle. I liked Persephone from the start and how well she knew herself. Coll is the eldest of his brothers and the last of them to remain unattached which has gotten his mother on his case about marrying. Coll is used to calling the shots for himself and he hates being told what to do. Coll relies on his strength and I liked his confidence in his abilities.

Persephone and Coll's relationship starts as instant attraction between the two which quickly deepens into more. Their chemistry is amazing and they have fantastic banter. I loved the playfulness of their relationship and how quickly they became friends. When their relationship turns physical, it was very steamy and fantastically done. I enjoyed watching Persephone and Coll work to figure out who was after Persephone as the two work well together. I was ultimately surprised by who was behind the threat's on Persephone's life. The resolution was so well done and I loved the setting for the final showdown.

Overall Hit Me With Your Best Scot was a fantastic read and I definitely plan to go back and read the first two books in the series, It's Getting Scot in Here and Scot Under the Covers, soon.

Hit Me With Your Best Scot
Book 3 in the Wild Wicked Highlanders Series
Rating: 3 stars
Thank you to the publisher for the ARC given through NetGalley for review. All opinions are my own.

Hit Me With Your Best Scot is the the third and final book in this series. This one tells the story of the eldest brooding Highlander brother Coll MacTaggert and the actress that steals his heart, Persephone Jones.
I will be upfront and say that of the three in the series this was my least favorite. I'm not a fan of when the leads know each other for less than a day and sexy times are happening. I enjoy more the slow pace of them getting to know each other and giving us situations of will they or won't they... Also, I feel that their relationship was more physical and not very much romance was involved.
I did like how protective Coll was of her, even when it was his own family making her feel less welcome. I loved Persie's independent spirit and how courageous she was to leave her family behind to protect herself from the future her parents wanted for her. She created this awesome persona to hide in plain sight.
This story also had a little mystery since Coll is investigate who is trying to hurt Persie.
I recommend this story to those who don't mind the insta-sexy times. Sadly, I would of liked to close off this series with a higher rating.

Fun reading and relaxing from all the stress with Covid. She writes a great story, I like all her books and the details she finds about Scotland and England.

Scottish Viscount Coll MacTaggert has a problem. He must find an English bride and wed her before his sister marries. And he only has until the end of the current season to do so else his mother will cut off all funding for his family's estates. His brothers have all managed to find English brides,, but Coll hasn't been able to do so. Perhaps it's his great height. Or his thick Highland brogue. It's certainly not his lack of title. As the eldest son of an earl, Coll stands to inherit a large chunk of lands. That would attract many a English lass to wed him. But he's not interested. And has been quite vocal about it. Much to society's chagrin. No, the only woman to pique his interest is one his mother would definitely not approve of.

Persephone Jones is the talk of the town. As an actress, she isn't seen as worthy of wedding a scion of polite society, but she's certainly worth bedding. When her latest self-appointed protector starts to become more trouble than his worth, demanding favors she'd rather not bestow, she's saved by a hulking Highlander in a kilt. While the attraction is real, Persephone doesn't want to replace one self-appointed protector with another one. But when a series of misfortunes start to strike the theater during their rehearsals of Macbeth, Persephone reconsiders Coll's offer to protect her. Are the accidents plaguing the production truly accidents or is it something more sinister?

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I wasn't sure what I would get when I went into this book. I haven't read Suzanne Enoch before, which includes reading the other books in the series. But I'm always willing to check out a new-to-me author. And boy, am I glad I did!

This is the best book I've read this year. Seriously. Hands down.

I fell in love with Coll, the Highland lord who doesn't like being backed into a corner or shoved into a box. He's an alpha male, have no doubts about that. And he's more than willing, in fact he's often eager, to let his fists do the talking for him. He's plain spoken. Blunt. And in polite English Society he doesn't fit in. But Coll doesn't step over the line into the a-hole territory that so many alpha heroes do. He's respectful of boundaries. He cares deeply about his people and his responsibilities. When he gives his word, he keeps it. When someone tells him to stop, he stops. He's got brains and brawn and knows when to use both. While he doesn't like society's strictures, he doesn't want to harm those who do. He's like a huge fluffy guard dog. He's fully willing to protect those he cares about, but with those same people he's as harmless and fluffy as a puppy.

Persephone is a wonderful character. An actress, she's often on the outskirts of society. She's been forced to rely upon her wits to keep her safe in London's seedier underbelly as well as fend off the attentions from obsessed fans and overzealous beaus. She's intelligent, knows her own mind, and is fully capable of surviving in a man's world. Additionally, she's kind and caring. But not a pushover. Not once does she fall into the TSTL territory, and that's quite frankly refreshing.

The side characters are well done... particularly Coll's family and the theater troupe. For those who've read the earlier books in the series all of the old favorites are there. Personally, I loved the inclusion of Hades. Persephone's black cat who had once been a stray. I mean Persephone totally needs a Hades., and the feline is a character all his own.

There are three overarching plots that are woven together quite masterfully - Coll's quest to find a bride, The hunt for Persephone's stalker. And the romance between the characters themselves. I did believe in the romance and I found the chemistry compelling. I rooted for the two to get together.

Seriously, loved this book. Now I'll need to check out the other books in this series.

And because I loved this and because I want to read more from this author I give this:

Five stars

I received an ARC of this book from St. Martin's Press via NetGalley.

This book is a good read.

Wonderful characters and good story line.

Finally, we have Coll's story. I really enjoyed reading Coll and Persephone's story. Coll is a Scottish Viscount who needs to marry quickly. Persephone is an actress hiding from someone who wishes her harm due to her inheritance. The two strike up a mutually beneficial friendship. Can Coll save Persephone? Will these two realize they've met their match? Definitely a winner.
Thank you Suzanne Enoch, St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for allowing me an advance copy for my honest feedback.

Liked it all no problem enjoying. I like the authors books a lot

Enjoyed this romantic & sexy novel.