One of those novels I enjoyed but just couldn't quite buy all the way into. Like, and I have no delusions that 4 days in the country makes me an expert but Linden's use of Scottish slang words was off ("when I was a wee lass"...pretty sure only girls can be lassies) and it was definitely sporadic...but now I've started with the nitpickiest bit of critique.

I connected with the characters fairly well, but couldn't stand the little dramatic run up to the conclusion. I get that every syory needs some dramatic tension and lots of romance novels do this but if you're going to do a breakup and get back together either make it convincing or use that stupid reason/miscommunication/etc, at least make it a little messier on the get together. Because if one party isn't getting that they are good enough for the relationship, that they "don't deserve" the other person, there are serious issues in the relationship to work out. But it is such a common trope and plot device and I am only a month into my latest romance binge and I have seen enough of it already.