He's a down-to-earth highland farmer. She's the rebellious daughter of Hollywood royalty. They might seem like they're from different worlds, but that won't stop them from engaging in a marriage of convenience…
It's been five years since Jared McCulloch's grandfather Collum passed away and he inherited his farm in the Scottish Highlands. After his grandad saved him from his past life, Jared is determined to honor Collum's legacy. But not only has a series of bad luck put him in danger of losing the farm, his estranged father is disputing the will. In a desperate situation, Jared realizes he'll do just about anything to save the land.
Even marrying Allegra Howard, a woman he's avoided at all costs.
A woman who tempts him beyond reason.
There's only one place that makes Allegra Howard feel safe; one place that feeds her artist's soul. Allegra wants to settle down in Scotland and expand her business. But there's a hitch: immigration intends to return her to US soil.
Panicked, Allegra finds the one person just as desperate as she is. The same person she's lusted after for years. In exchange for marrying her, she'll invest financially in Jared McCulloch's farm.
However, living together only forces them to acknowledge their searing mutual attraction. And with it comes an undeniable emotional connection Jared's not sure he's ready for.
Yet, blurring the lines of their arrangement is the least of his concerns when someone begins terrorizing the farm.
Allegra and Jared came together to save what matters most and now that might just be each other. And unless they can figure out which of their pasts has returned to torment them, they could lose their chance at a real future together...
Title : Skies Over Caledonia
Author : Samantha Young
Series : The Highland Series #4
Format : Physical
Page Count : 326
Genre : Contemporary Romance
Publisher : Self published
Release Date : May 9, 2024
Reviewer : Micky
Rating : ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Micky's 5 star review
Headlines:
Marriage of convenience
Practicalities pushing, feelings pulling
Assumptions
Skies Over Caledonia swept me off my feet with this marriage of convenience story (a trope I love). Allegra and Jared were characters we'd met previously but I add myself to the people who had misunderstood Allegra's personality and intentions. Jared was also someone I hadn't really fleshed out in my mind previously but these two took the stage and commanded it.
Jared's commitment and love of the farm drove his reason for being in this situation. Allegra already had feelings for Jared but she didn't realise how strong. I loved her finding her simple peace on the farm, the bumpy road to companionship with Jared and my goodness, the chickens. Allegra was a case of so much under the beauty and behind the family name; she's become a favourite heroine in this series.
Jared and Allegra's building connection felt paced so well, it took time, it took a little miscommunication but the goodness in these two seemed like magnets and brought them together. The farm setting, the glamping business, the sheep and the their life in the farm cottage just made me want to keep these too in a bubble and keep the world out.
The world outside brought gossip, suspense, family interference and secrets exposed. This plot was meaty and satisfying with some heart stopping moments towards the end.
Skies Over Caledonia is my favourite installment of this series so far and I can see myself dipping in for a re-read sometime just to be in the Allegra-Jared bubble.
Thank you to the author for the review copy which has not affected this honest review.
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