Series: Kinloch, #4
Traits & Tropes: slow burn; shy, awkward hero; virgin hero; opposites attract
Publication Date: 01.30.23
Genre/Setting: Contemporary; Scottish Highlands
Heat Level: 5
Rating: 4/5
Sam Adamson is so close to catching a break that could make her acting career, so she deems it worth the risk to blow off her shooting schedule for the chance to meet a Hollywood A-lister, only to ruin things by nervously blurting out an enormous lie. Contrary to what she so adamantly declared to said star, she doesn’t actually have an album inspired by his new film and now she has just ten days to come up with one and her co-writer clearly dislikes her.
Painfully shy electrician Jamie is content to remain in his comfortable routine and when gorgeous, rambunctious Sam barrels into his life, she turns everything upside down. Jamie may have an amazing voice and body, but he’s never even had a proper kiss and he’s certainly not interested in becoming famous, but he agrees to help Sam after a good bit of pressure from his mom and sister.
As their songs rapidly take shape, feelings also bloom between Sam and Jamie, but Sam’s lies are beginning to catch up to her and they come with consequences. When the talented pair are offered an amazing opportunity, it only makes the glaring differences between them that much more obvious, and it seems their burgeoning fame may tear them apart rather than keeping them together.
Sam and Jamie were an adorable pair of idiots, and their story was both hilarious at times and also stressful. Both of our MCs had painfully relatable anxieties and they stressed me out at times, making me want to yell at them both, but I also couldn't help rooting for them. They so obviously belonged together and just needed to get out of their own way. Thankfully, when they both struggled to do that, we had Fiona and Zoe to help them along. Jamie is the ultimate virgin hero if that’s your thing, and his struggle to cope with being bombarded by feelings that were totally new and overwhelming for him was both adorable and heart wrenching, but I loved seeing him gain the confidence to finally go after what (and who) he wanted. I was so relieved and satisfied when these two finally confessed their feelings for one another, instead of continuing to assume they each knew how the other was feeling, in the ultimate grand romantic gesture. This story was both hilarious and heartwarming for me and I’m close to saying it’s my favorite of the series, but I still can’t quite bump Rory and Zoe from that pedestal. This series has been a joyful escape for me, and I’m excited to see what’s next from Evie.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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