Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Rory in a Kilt {a review}

 

Rory in a Kilt by Anna Durand is now live! Rory in a Kilt is the third and final book in The Ballachulish Trilogy, a brand-new series based on the first three books in the bestselling Hot Scots series, reborn and retold from the heroes' perspectives. Rory in a Kilt is coming soon in audio and will be narrated by Shane East.

A one night stand turned marriage of convenience? Say what? Yes, that is exactly how Rory in a Kilt begins. Rory had traveled to New Orleans, LA for a business trip. He was hoping to find a woman to spend the night with, but the bar he was at wasn't working out. That is until he was about to leave, and spotted a woman who was taking a selfie at the bar. Something about her grabbed his attention, and he had to meet her. Emery has recently been laid off from her job, and is taking a breather in New Orleans. She heads out in a couple days, and has zero plans to hook up with anyone. That is until Rory sits down next to her. A brief conversation leads to a night together, which leads to Rory sneaking out only to return to the room later and finding Emery still there. That leads to a weekend together, and a rather unusual marriage proposal. 

I had been eagerly anticipating Rory's story since meeting him in Lachlan in a Kilt. I knew then that his story would be interesting, and that he wasn't this big grump that he was made out to be. Emery was the perfect person for him. She could see the real Rory begging to be released, and she made it her mission to do that. Except Rory was being non-cooperative and keeping secrets. I loved watching these two get to know each other, and seeing their relationship progress. Yes, Rory was keeping her at arms distance, but when he revealed the "why" it kind of made sense. I enjoyed this story from the beginning to the end. Were there parts that I had wish were a little different? Well yeah, but that's just the story playing out a little different in my head. I also wish the big dramatic moment had been a bit more drawn out. Perhaps a bit more groveling, pining, and build up to the reunion. But again, that just goes to how my brain was building the story. Looking back, and understanding Rory a bit better, I can see why that moment played out the way it did.

I loved the Ballachulish series, and getting to know the MacTaggart clan. Highly recommend the trilogy.

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts,
Laura



Rory MacTaggart—uptight lawyer by day, steamy seducer by night.

One night in New Orleans changed my life. But is it for better or worse? The instant I see Emery Granger, I need to possess her. A one-night stand should've been the end of it. Except I can't quite let her go yet.

A marriage of convenience is the best I can offer.

For reasons I can't fathom, Emery agrees to marry me for money, knowing it will last only one year. She is the opposite of every woman I've ever known, and the opposite of me—cheerful, free-spirited, and compassionate. Maybe that's why I need to have her, though I will never love her.

All I know for certain is that living by my rules might destroy us both.




Download today!


Add Rory's story to your Goodreads TBR!


Have you read Lachlan and Aidan's stories yet?



Meet Anna Durand


Anna Durand is a bestselling, multi-award-winning author of contemporary and paranormal romance. Her books have earned bestseller status on every major retailer and wonderful reviews from readers around the world. But that's the boring spiel. Here are some really cool things you want to know about Anna!

Born on Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, Anna grew up moving here, there, and everywhere thanks to her dad's job as an instructor pilot. She's lived in Texas (twice), Mississippi, California (twice), Michigan (twice), and Alaska--and now Ohio.

As for her writing, Anna has always made up stories in her head, but she didn't write them down until her teen years. Those first awful books went into the trash can a few years later, though she learned a lot from those stories. Eventually, she would pen her first romance novel, the paranormal romance Willpower, and she's never looked back since.

Want even more details about Anna? Get access to her extended bio when you subscribe to her newsletter and download the free bonus ebook, Hot Scots Confidential. You'll also get hot deleted scenes, character interviews, fun facts, and more including audio bonus chapters!
 
Connect with Anna