The plot was intriguing, but the romance was alright. It was a perfectly fine Scottish romance.

Got an ARC from Avon and Netgalley (and a paperback ARC) in return for my honest review.

An exhaustive history of a man that was complicated in his beliefs, life, and artwork.

Received an ARC from Edelweiss and Penguin Publishing.

It takes a lot for me to root for a second chance romance, but this one does it perfectly. I really like the family dynamics that did most of the push/pull. Families are great until they interfere more than they should, or things get left unsaid for years. Michelle and Gabriel were Best Friends who felt more things about each other and were separated for thirteen years.

But he has to return to New York City, and Michelle is picked by his business partner, unbeknownst of Gabe and Mich's history, to help create a marketing campaign. So, Gabe returns, both wonder if Gabe never left New York what could have been. Also, who hasn't had to hide from parents, even if you are staying next door?!?!

Enjoyable. Well done. A delight.

I received an ARC from Avon and NetGalley for my personal review.

This historical romance isn't an enemy to lovers, more besties who really liked each other, but the families are at "war" because they don't have anything better to do. To keep the peace, someone from each household must arrive at a certain date, at a certain time to keep the peace. This time, the friends, Maddie and Gryff, of the past meet on the bridge. Both are instantly realizing the glow-up of the other, and the feelings that were simmering are not simmering anymore.

There is a small mystery of smuggling in a cave and cave shenanigans.

This is the first in a series, which promises more couples from warring families.

Tropes:
"Enemies" to Lovers
Warring Families
Smuggling Mystery

I received an ARC from St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for my personal review.