Hero (a Marry the Scot novel)

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Oftentimes, authors create too much tension between the hero and heroine in the rising action of a romance, and, for me, it seems unnecessary, as there are other areas where complexity can be built into the story. From the first chapter until the last I was hooked and was annoyed when real life got in the way of my listening.

He attempts to keep his distance because not only is she too young, but she's his best friend's sister.I loved how they fought to overcome their demons - both internally and externally - and each became the other's hero. Hero begins with a closer look into a scene from the previous book, Love Most, Say Least, where Ella and Gordain meet for the first time when he comes to her rescue. He does everything to steer clear of Ella and pushes her away but when both have been in love from that very first meeting, they can’t stay away forever.

The twins with the twins was especially adorable, and the real estate scene was satisfyingly triumphant.With James being an “honorary” McRae, there is no possible way that Ella and Gordain can avoid each other, despite try as they might.

In the 2nd book, Love Most Say Least, we meet Ella and I instantly fell in love with her, so the two of them together? Ridiculous maybe, but only now, with my sweat cooling and adrenaline churning in my stomach, did I realise I was about to fly. This book picks right up where Love Most Say Least lets off and I was instantly sucked into this world once more.He cannot see the hero in himself that Ella sees, and he cannot see the worthiness that his brothers see. When her evil uncle seeks to destroy Ella's happiness, a wedding is the only way to save her inheritance. This book starts off with Ella and Gordain’s version of the events that happened in the second book. The strife comes from outside the relationship, and the hero and heroine fight together as a couple against it. The writing is good, although the pace did lag a bit in the middle, but with an adrenaline-rush climax and joyful ending.

I’m sure I’m in the heavy minority when it comes to this book, especially because it’s in the middle damn series but I’m going to give the review anyways. As always, Vines has a deft hand with love scenes and paints a love story with characters who are hopeful, yet vulnerable. A hero denying his love for most of the story can be as much an overwrought trope as a specific genre of romance. Her favourite pastime is wrecking emotions then making up for it by giving her characters deep and meaningful happy ever afters. What I loved about this book was that it didn't follow the typical tropes like you might think: the two characters got married for love, and admitted their feelings (and love) for each other before getting married.

I’d held on to it as a grieving child, bested it as a rebellious fourteen-year-old, and played the heck out of it as a young woman. I’d kept out of his way, hell-bent on a personal mission of my own, taking a little piece of revenge before I left. A Scottish Laird meets the daughter of a rich British businessman and the fireworks begin with Book 1. I probably did a disservice to the series by starting with this one but I can’t say that I regret the decision.