The Kilted Groom by Lauren Smith-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 2, 2025

Taking an antique ring to some stuffy old earl in Scotland should be easy right?

Ainsley Hazlewood has never been to Scotland. But when her grandmother’s last wish in her will is for Ainsley to return an old family ring to its rightful owners in Scotland, she can’t refuse.

Her first night doesn’t go as planned when her car gets stranded in mud and she’s rescued by a handsome, charming Scotsman named Leith. His dashing rescue and the cozy inn he takes her to in order to get out of the rain leads to a fiery night in bed that changes Ainsley’s life.

But when she wakes up alone, she reminds herself that it was just one night. She has a mission to fulfill. Armed with her family’s antique ring; she drives to the estate where she’s to return the ring.
Expecting to meet a grumpy old Scottish earl, she comes face-to-face with Leith instead. Will that one night of passion with her Scottish hero lead to a future filled with love?

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REVIEW:This book follows Ainsley Hazlewood, an American woman fulfilling her late grandmother’s final wish by traveling to Scotland to return an antique family ring to its rightful owners.

What starts as a simple errand quickly turns into an unexpected adventure when her car gets stuck in mud on her first night, leading to a heroic rescue by the charming Scotsman Leith. 😜

Their instant chemistry sparks a passionate one night stand at a cozy inn, but when Ainsley wakes to discover she’s alone, she thinks no more and returns to her task at hand. Only to find …. Da da daaaaa (yup you guessed it…) her hero is the very person she needs to see!! 😳

This is a quick, engaging read, perfect for a cozy afternoon.

It’s novella length, so the pacing is brisk and to the point.

It also hits most of the tropes along the way… the meet/cute rescue, the fiery night of passion, the shocking reunion, and the emotional journey toward a happily ever after, the spice level is satisfying without overwhelming the story.

I really liked Ainsley and Leith. Ainsley is determined to honour her grandmother’s wishes. And Leith brings that classic brooding yet charming Scottish hero vibe. 😉 I liked how they were tied the through generations (great great grandparents and that’s where the ring comes into it.)

Although short, it looks like the setting for maybe a new series 🤞 book two is set in the highlands, and so I hope to see more of Leith and Ainsley.

The description of the highlands had me thinking of another certain tv series with magic/stones and cheeky Scot’s 😜

I could easily imagine the heather swaying and the smells coming my way.

So, if your looking for a quick read with your coffee, then grab this one.

I can’t wait to come back and visit again.

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Reviewed by Julie B 🦋