This story, set on the Isle of Mull in one of my favorite country locations, had a strong romantic ending but several issues for me along the way that dimmed my enjoyment. I found it too drawn out, largely thanks to Katie Campbell, the American female lead with her "woe is me" introspection and repeated waxing lyrical about the scenery, and the action set around an "Edwardian Experience" costumed and peppered with activities like learning how to dine, dance, and wield a fan(?). The whole idea of recreating a British high society costumed immersion for a select set of paying guests and, particularly, the pitfalls, was not new to me. The "misadventures" that crop up seemed forced, made to add some comedy (I, did not laugh). The best parts of the story were the Scottish island characters, particularly Graeme, the male lead and Lachlan, his young nephew. I liked the romance. Not so much all that house party stuff mixed in and the way Katie was treated by the host. Thanks to Thomas Nelson Fiction and NetGalley for sharing a complimentary copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest opinion.

So guessing the author watched brave heart or the odd interview with Gerard Butler. As this book is god awful! People don’t speak or act like these characters in the real world.