WhiskeyintheJar Romance

3 stars

She startled him continuously, amused him endlessly, forced him to reassess himself, and made him want to be a better man. No woman should have that power.

Due to their condensed nature, sometimes romance stories fall into the insta-love trap, this book is the complete opposite of insta-love. It creates a bit of a slower start but also a richer one as the reader gets more flushed out leading characters. Dalton and Minerva's romance is gradual, building, and has a bit of the devil is in the details quality. Minerva was a matter of fact and level headed character that at times came off a bit unemotional and clinical. We the reader, get told Dalton was a rake but we come into the scene during his metamorphosis from easy breezy lad to life is a hell of a teacher man and his character is so much more interesting because of it. Minerva and Dalton and their battles, were the star of the show for me. I felt the murder mystery and the romance parts weren't quite in sync or flowed together. Scotsman of My Dreams was a breath of fresh air with its unconventional characters, not a shy virginal miss or afraid of marriage because of reasons spy to be seen.

Full review to be posted (Aug 18) closer to publication.