The Scotsman Who Swept Me Away

Off the New England coast, courageous Mehitabel Ampleford wields a rifle to protect her home from a brutish band of men who are after her land, just as their latest confrontation threatens violence, a bold stranger appears out of the ocean mists to send the raiders packing. Geordie MacEnroy has seen the ravages of war in his mountain town—and in the injuries suffered by his youngest brother Robbie; now, his restless soul is calling him to find sanctuary by the sea. His long journey to the beautiful coastline of his adopted homeland feels like a new beginning as lovely Mehitabel, so wise and self-sufficient, offers blessed hope for healing his brother’s wounds. This is the third book in the series & whilst it could be read on its own there are references to other characters from earlier books so it could take a little while to realise who everyone is. I thoroughly enjoyed the book once I reached a quarter of the way through, as up to that point the pace was slow. However bear with it as things do hot up. I'm loving the MacEnroy siblings' stories also Scots in America is a different setting & makes an enjoyable change. I really liked Geordie & Mehitabel & the road to their HEA but it's Robbie who steals my heart & I eagerly await his story My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

I think I have read almost everything this author has written and really enjoyed her books tremendously. This one takes a different turn set in America after the civil war 1860's. Just to imagine all of the immigrants coming to America to start a new life and that included some from Scotland! The MacEnroy brother's so far have been sigh worthy and this one is about Geordie, his younger brother Robbie and a friend who travel to get to the sea. They encounter Mehitabel Ampleford (love that name!) who is trying to hold off a neighbor who is determined to buy her land. She is set up a life for herself with a place for people to stay while visitng the sea. Belle can really do a little of everything. Geordie and his brother decide to stay and he and Belle build a slow attraction. I mean who could not be attracted to this Scot? An enjoyable story that frames a lot of what was going on during these times when it was still hard to be a woman at times and independent. Looking forward to readng Robbie's story and the rest of the bother's tales!

A handsome Scotsman who dries dishes....oh be still my heart!! lol This was such a lovely read and although I did find the start a bit long and slow, it soon picked up and had my full attention. I loved Geordie and Belle's characters, as well as all the secondary characters. I've always loved a strong heroine who can take care of herself and Belle certainly is that. As for Geordie, he's such a strong and caring man and he stole my heart at the way he cared for his younger brother. The story takes place in an era when trains were new, as were showers, and I just found it so fascinating. Now I can't wait to read the rest of the series!! I was given an ARC of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.