Wild Scottish Knight (The Enchanted Highlands Book 1) by Tricia O’Malley

Opposites attract in this modern-day fairytale when American, Sophie MacKnight, inherits a Scottish castle along with a hot grumpy Scotsman who is tasked with training her to be a magickal knight before the Kelpies wreak havoc on the people of Loren Brae.The knight was supposed to be a man.

Not me, Sophie MacKnight, a marketing associate from California.

This must be a practical joke that the Scots play on visiting Americans. Because otherwise I’ve inherited a haunted castle in Scotland, along with one irritatingly sexy Scotsman, who would be delighted if I turned tail and ran.

Frankly, I thought I would fly here, sell the heap of bricks, and head back home to a life that I…well, I was comfortable with at the very least. Instead, the people of Loren Brae are in trouble, and it appears that as the new owner of the castle, I’m next in line to reinstate the magickal Order of Caledonia. Which means, first, I have to learn to believe in magick. And secondly, I have to train to become a knight.

And my trainer? None other than Lachlan Campbell, the grumpiest man I’ve ever had the annoyance of meeting. It’s a toss-up who is pricklier, Lachlan, or his kilted Chihuahua, Sir Buster. Not only does Lachlan think that I can’t hack it, but he also resents my claim on his castle.

If only he didn’t look so devastatingly hot in his kilt.

Now, I’m stuck proving myself to him, all while trying to figure out how to help my new friends in Loren Brae.

Sparks fly as our swords meet, and we battle our rising attraction for each other.

Who will win in this (Highland) game of love?

My Review

I have to say I enjoyed the glossary of terms at the beginning of the book. We begin the book with Sophie, a niece to her recently deceased Scottish uncle Arthur, who made a big impression on her teenage years. It seems she was raised in California. I like some of her quirkiness, and the parade of ex-wives is hilarious.

Lachlan is standing in as the Laird of MacAlpine Castle in Scotland. Ah, the legends and myths are brought into the story with Knights, Kelpies, and old legends. But Lachlan doesn’t seem to believe them and is unhappy about who has inherited his home. 

I like that even with Lachlan’s brash exterior and macho demeanor, we see his softer side. The banter between him and the others is fabulous. Sophie has a lot of adjusting to do, and the mythology and legends are pretty fantastic. Omg, the Ghost Cow is epic in the storyline.

Sophie’s magical powers aren’t your normal ones, but they are intriguing nonetheless. The book gets steamy as she and Lachlan hopefully progress toward romance. 

As things start to level out, Sophie has second thoughts and a particular trip to a selfish land. She makes a decision too fast and abandons it all way too quickly. But then again, we shall see what happens. 

I love how Lachlan expresses his heart first and, of course, wins the lass over. This story ends cutely with a continuation in the Order with more stories. However, I’ll enjoy just the one sweet read that started it all. 

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