Review ‘Scot Under The Covers’ by Suzanne Enoch

Author: Suzanne Enoch

Genre: Historical Romance

Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks

Page Count: 320

ISBN: 1250296404

Goodreads Rating: 4.19

When a resourceful English lady and a hot-blooded Highlander join forces to trick a scoundrel, every rule will be broken! Miranda Harris is known for her charm, wit, and ability to solve any problem she encounters. But when her brother lands neck-deep in gambling debt to a crafty villain and Miranda is subsequently blackmailed into marrying him, she must enlist the help of the devil himself to save the family honor―and herself. Devilishly handsome Highlander Aden MacTaggert knows next to nothing about the ways of the ton, but he most certainly knows his way around gaming halls and womens’ hearts. Still, Aden is not sure how he’ll manage to find a Sassenach bride in time to save his family’s inheritance. When his almost sister-in-law Miranda comes to him for assistance, he proposes a partnership: She will help him navigate London society and he’ll teach her everything about wagering…and winning back her freedom. The beautiful, clever lass intrigues Aden―but is she playing her own game, or are the sparks between them real? He is accustomed to risking his pocket. But betting on Miranda’s love is a game he can’t afford to lose. . .

A little while ago I received a review request for ‘Scott Under The Covers’ by Suzanne Enoch. Although it was the second book in a series, it could be read as a standalone. Since I love Historical Romance, and this book sounded really interesting, I accepted the request and started reading as soon as possible.

In ‘Scott Under The Covers’ we meet Miranda Harris. Miranda is perfectly okay with still being unwed after several seasons in London. She is known for her wit and charm, and she truly enjoys herself. When her beloved brother is in trouble, Miranda is the one he turns to for help. Before she knows it, Miranda finds herself being blackmailed in marrying a villain. When there seems nothing she can do to change this outcome, she finds herself asking help to handsome Aden MacTaggert. Aden is looking for a bride himself..

This is my first book by Suzanne Enoch. And although I really enjoy Historical Romance novels, this book was not for me. After starting this book, it took me a really long time to really get into the story. I found the pace being very slow, and the characters just weren’t really for me. I also had trouble reading Aden’s part in the beginning. His ‘accent’ was hard to get through, especially in those first view pages. But I managed to ‘get him’ in the end.

After I was almost halfway through the book, the characters started to grow on me a little. Especially Aden. He wasn’t as shallow and arrogant as I thought in the beginning. But I just didn’t really feel the chemistry between him and Miranda. And I found myself having a hard time keeping my thoughts with this read.

Unfortunately ‘Scott Under The Covers’ wasn’t the book for me. I really had to push myself to keep on reading till the end.

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A lifelong lover of books, Suzanne Enoch has been writing them since she learned to read. She is the author of two well-received traditional Regencies, 24 and counting England-set Historical Romances, four contemporary Romantic Suspense novels, and a growing number of Scottish Highlands Historical Romances including the October 2016 release of HERO IN THE HIGHLANDS (Book One in the No Ordinary Hero trilogy). A native and current resident of Southern California, Suzanne lives with a green parakeet named Kermit, some very chirpy finches, and a small army of Star Wars figures (including a life-size Yoda). Her books regularly appear on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists, and when she’s not busily working on her next book or staging fights with action figures, she likes to read, play video games, and go to the movies with her large and supportive village. For more information about Suzanne please visit website. Or visit her on Facebook and Twitter.

* I received an ARC of this book in exhange for my honest review *

Maureen Bakker

Maureen is a mom, wife, nurse, and Ravenclaw living in the Netherlands. She spends her days juggling mom-life, reading, blogging, planning date nights with her husband and working as a nurse. Maureen also is a big Anglophile, loves cooking, Gilmore Girls, Bridgerton and Harry Potter.. Always!  Facebook | Instagram