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Wild Scottish Knight: A fun opposites attract magical romance (The Enchanted Highlands Book 1)
by Tricia O'Malley
Published May 2, 2023
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About this book
Sophie MacKnight, a pragmatic marketing associate from California, expects a simple trip to Scotland to sell an inherited estate. Instead, she discovers that her new property is a portal to a world of ancient folklore and dangerous magic. As the new owner of the castle, Sophie is thrust into the role of a knight in the legendary Order of Caledonia—a responsibility she is entirely unprepared for, especially with malevolent Kelpies threatening the local village of Loren Brae.
Her training falls to Lachlan Campbell, a brooding, traditionalist Scotsman who harbors deep resentment toward Sophie’s sudden arrival and her claim on his ancestral home. Armed with nothing but skepticism, a kilted Chihuahua, and a reluctant mentor, Sophie must learn to wield magic and steel under Lachlan’s harsh tutelage. The tension between them is as volatile as the supernatural threats looming over the Highlands, turning every sparring session into a battle of wills.
As Sophie fights to protect her new home and prove her worth, she finds that the sparks flying between her and her grumpy guardian are becoming impossible to ignore. In a land where legends are real, Sophie and Lachlan must navigate a dangerous destiny and an undeniable, growing attraction.
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What readers are saying
Tammy MoldovanHeartwarming and fun
"I loved this opposites attract, fish out of water romance. The storyline was fun and imaginative, the characters were likable and relatable, and the writing was addictive, all drawing the reader into this magical world. I fell directly into the story on page one and only looked up after the last word. It was filled with all the emotions, the connections and the love. Lachlan is the caretaker of MacAlpine Castle in Loren Brae Scotland. He is a grumpy Scot who does not believe in the myths that his village is steeped in. Sophie lives in California and spent her teenage years living with her eccentric Scottish uncle and his 7th wife. When her uncle dies, she inherits the Castle in Scotland with some specific requirements. Sophie does not just inherit the Castle, she also has become the first Knight of the Order of the Caledonia and is tasked with protecting Clach na Fìrinn in Loren Brae. As Sophie her Knight “training” and completes her three tasks, she and Lachlan become closer. To get to their HEA and for Sophie to become the Knight, there will be baggage unpacking, leaps of faith, and fear conquering. I am looking forward to reading more in this series. 4.5 stars. ["
April 30, 2024 Verified Purchase
Amber W.*4.5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐* Magical!
"So, I THOROUGHLY enjoyed this book! I'm having a REALLY awful cpl of days due to some personal issues that I was trying not to obsess about & picked this book up & read it completely in a cpl hrs! It made me smile, chuckle, & enjoy the wild ride! I REALLY enjoyed the magic aspects as well & actually would've enjoyed more in depth parts of that, as well as a bit more danger & chills. But that's just my personal flair for all things spooky & craving for spine-tingling thrills! Overall this was a feel good book w\more happening than just the romance & typical melodrama. Some parts were so good, I could scarcely contain myself & a cpl of tiny things made me roll my eyes but that's par for the course & still highly enjoyable! If romance, sarcastic banter, loving family & friends, w\a bit of magic & danger appeal to you, don't HESITATE to read this book & I'm assuming the series in general! You won't regret it unless you're cynical & just look to find fault or something. If you're not a fan of gushy love declarations & big tall muscular men in a kilt & sexual innuendo & flirting make you cringe, & you're more interested in the magical elements, this book probably isn't gonna be for you. Bc the other elements are the main characters & magic & historical magic of Scotland was more of a side piece & probably not enough to satisfy those just looking for it. This is of course just my opinion & all that jazz! Happy Reading! I'm off to binge the next in the series! ["
October 11, 2023 Verified Purchase
fictionalwanderlusterAn enchanting and comical modern day fantasy fairytale!
"💙 Rom-Com 💙 Modern Day Fairytale 💙 Opposites Attract 💙 Cali Marketing Associate x Scottish Laird (unofficial) 💙 Small Scottish town 💙 Magic and Secret Orders 💙 Highland Cow Ghost 💙 Canine Friends 💙 LGBTQ Rep 💙 Curvy FMC 💙 All the Banter When Sophie MacKnight’s uncle passed away and left her a recently acquired castle in Scotland she thought it was just another one of her uncle’s eccentric ideas. When she gets to Scotland, she meets the grumpy Lachlan Campbell, the unofficial laird of Loren Brae and MacAlpine Castle who resents the new owner. As she gets settled in the castle, Sophie soon learns that she is the next in line to reinstate the magickal Order of Caledonia. She first has to believe in magick and train to become a knight in order to help save the town from the Kelpies. The one tasked with her training is none other than the prickly Lachlan. Sparks soon start flying between them and it’s not only due to their sword fighting. I ADORED this book and devoured it within a day! I was in the mood for a hot grumpy Scotsman in a kilt with a sassy FMC and this hit the spot! Sophie is still grieving the death of her uncle when she goes to Scotland with her BFF Matthew. She absolutely does not know what to expect, especially if her uncle has anything to do with it. They meet Lochlan at the castle and hilarious and delicious banter ensues. Sophie is such a relatable and fun character that you can’t help but root for her. She has past issues she is still trying to work through while juggling the fact that she now owns a castle, learns that magick is real, and she has to become a knight to save the town. This book had me seriously cackling with all the ridiculousness and the language barrier! Lochlan is the surly laird who just learned that his home was bought a few months ago. He’s had a lot on his plate with dealing with the Kelpies, who are wreaking havoc on the town which is resulting in loss revenue for everyone. The last thing he wants to do is teach Sophie how to be a knight and potentially fall for her, especially since everyone he has loved ends up leaving him. Lochlan is such a gruff and stubborn guy yet is protective and loyal to his friends, family, and town. He has his own issues that he needs to work through but Sophie slowly starts melting his hard exterior as the book goes on. I was enchanted by their relationship as well as all of the townspeople of Loren Brae. All of the side characters, including Sir Buster the feisty chihuahua and Clyde the ghostly highland cow, were delightful to read about! I absolutely can’t wait to see what happens next as the rest of the Order of Caledonia gets revealed! ["
November 7, 2023 Verified Purchase
ReeneeScottish Romance, Intrigue & Magick!
"I loved this book and am planning on reading more of her series; wish they were a little more affordable as they aren't very long stories. Good stories, but not lengthy. It took a little getting used to jumping back and forth to first person from each character, but I got the hang of it. I have never read a book that was written with 2 main characters talking in first person and the chapters divided by each one's viewpoint. This book is set in Scotland and has a bit of magick in it, as apparently does the full series. It you like romance novels with some intrigue and magic, and Scotland, then this is for you. ["
July 18, 2025 Verified Purchase
