Title: “Kilt Trip”

Author: Alexandra Kiley

Genre: Romance

Publication Date: March 5, 2024

Rating: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)

“Kilt Trip” by Alexandra Kiley takes readers on a journey through the landscape of Scotland. It is a tale of love, discovery, and healing. Addie Macrae, a travel consultant,  is put in charge of turning around a failing Highland tour firm. This job puts her in direct conflict with Logan Sutherland, a tough Scotsman committed to not selling out by doing what is popular on the Heart’s tours, instead of what he believes to be the real wonders of his home country.

Kiley’s descriptive prose transports readers to the misty Highlands and quaint villages of Scotland. Addie’s personal connection to the country is explored through her mother’s old Polaroids. The dynamic between Addie and Logan crackles with tension and chemistry, as any good romance novel does. Their journey from adversaries to allies felt  predictable and a bit clichéd. I also struggled with the pacing of the story about a third of the way through. Kiley’s reliance on familiar tropes like the clash of cultures and a reluctant romance between opposites will work for readers looking for the standard feel-good romance, but may not be for readers looking for something different than the typical romance.

Thank you to NetGalley, Harlequin Trade Publishing, and Canary Street Press for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.