A Scot Is Not Enough audiobook

Ambitious barrister Alexander Sloane is incredibly close to attaining the coveted government post he’s been working toward for years. All that stands in his way now is the small job of monitoring Bow Street’s funds for the Crown, but of course this assignment becomes infinitely more complicated when it leads him to the most enchanting woman he’s ever met.Cecelia MacDonald has only one task left to complete her league’s mission: recovering the ceremonial sgian duhb stolen from her clan by British soldiers during the Rising of 1745. She’s never had any issues convincing men to do her bidding and she enjoys the game she’s engaged in with Alexander Sloane just as well. But all too soon, she finds herself relying on him for more than just a mild flirtation or the hope of regaining the dagger.Alexander and Cecelia become an unlikely team, with the desire building between them undeniable. As they reveal the secrets of others around them, Alexander soon realizes that loving a woman who must be all wrong for him, is the only right thing he can possibly do.I enjoyed this book so much more than its predecessor. Cecelia’s hesitance to trust Alexander was a bit annoying at times, but ultimately, even then she had given him much more of herself than she’d ever come close to giving anyone else. There were some really lovely comments made about love in general and a very nice appreciation of quiet moments between loved ones that are sometimes overlooked, both in romance and in life, but which are some of the most precious of all. Alexander knew almost immediately what he wanted with and from Cecelia and he made no effort to hide his intentions, though he did ease a skittish Cecelia into it slowly. The poor guy certainly suffered for his association with her, but he was impossible not to like and cheer for. He made Cecelia see sense when needed and supported her as well and I found the development of their relationship lovely. This story was a bit low on steam, with several potential scenes interrupted before they could go very far, but the tension, connection, and sensuality were so strong here that I didn’t really mind. Alexander and Cecelia had an undeniable connection, even if Cecelia did want to resist it at first, and I enjoyed that inevitability between them. It’s rare to find that sort of well-crafted, visceral connection that just leaps off the pages, but I think it exists here. Despite the mystery and suspense elements here, I was happy to see those not taken so far that the book became stressful for me. We definitely have a clearly evil villain established, but Cecelia and Alexander seem to be a match for her, so I’m looking forward to her demise in a future book.I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Blog link: https://mustreadalltheromance.blogspo...

After helping her clanswoman Anne complete her mission, Cecelia MacDonald has become the de facto leader of the group of women committed to restoring some of the things taken from their clan after the Jacobite uprising. With Anne’s mission to find the clan’s gold completed, it is up to Cecelia to find the MacDonald’s ancient ceremonial dagger and restore it to the clan’s chief. And now after years of searching, she knows where it is and just needs to figure out a way to gain access to Sir Hans Sloane’s collection, but first, she needs to shake the man following her.Alexander Sloane is a man with a dream, he wants to be appointed a Baron of the Exchequer, and to attain that goal he has left his family’s legal practice, where he served as a barrister and has taken a job as the undersecretary to the undersecretary to the Duke of Newcastle. Currently, he is tasked with examining Bow Street’s funds and deciphering a Jacobite ledger. But when the magistrate of Bow Street asks him to follow a Jacobite sympathizer and report her day-to-day activities to him, in exchange for help getting appointed to the Court of the Exchequer, Alexander has no choice but to comply. However, once Alexander meets Cecelia everything changes, and soon protecting this fiercely independent woman becomes more important than any appointment. Trust doesn’t come easy to Cecelia, but Alexander is unlike any man she has ever known and when he suggests a partnership, she is tempted to believe that it could work. But in her heart, she knows that an upstanding, honorable man like Alexander has no future with a displaced Jacobite sympathizer like her and that she will need to guard her heart. Working together proves they are a good team and she begins to think she might actually succeed at her mission, but when a villain from her past with a score to settle sets, Cecelia, in her sites, any chance for a HEA seems to disappear, and she can only pray that she doesn’t take Alexander down with her.This second installment of the series is just as intense as the first book and packed with more than one surprise. I wasn’t sure I was going to like this book after meeting Cecelia in the previous story, but she is not the woman I thought she was, Cecelia has lots of layers that she keeps in place to guard her tender heart and she meets her match in Alexander. This book has wonderful characters, a lot of sexual tension, a couple of mild love scenes, a hero that is sure to win your heart as he did Cecelia’s, a bit of betrayal, intrigue, some live and death moments, great secondary characters, cringe-worthy villains, and a sigh-inducing HEA. The story starts a bit slow and if you didn’t read the first book, you might not understand the significance of certain things, but overall it is a good read and I would happily recommend this title. *I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.*

This is the second book in the Scottish Treasures series and just like the first one I had a hard time getting into it. I don't know what it is. They're both well written and with an interesting plot. Once I did get farther into this one, I did like it more than the first and the last 75% of the book flew by.Cecelia Macdonald is a wonderful character. Her efforts along with the other ladies of the league to return some of what was stolen from Scotland is brave and intriguing. Alexander is a bit lackluster and one one dimensional. It could have been interactions with his character that made the first part of the book drag. His immediate infatuation for Cecelia didn't quite seem believable. Overall I did like this book and will most likely continue with the series. Thank you, Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was my first read from this author…. and now I will be devouring Gina Conklin’s backlist. Cecelia has a mission that he is mucking up.Alexander has career goals that she is distracting him from. The sexual tension between them burns hotter than a Vauxhall fireworks show. She wants him tied up and at her mercy- only this time it won’t be because she snagged him sifting through her garbage. And he wants a taste of the lips that haunt his dreams. For the first time either can remember, they are mentally sparring with an equal. Their words are innuendo, insult and invitation. They are irresistibly drawn to each other, and form a tentative partnership to keep her from being deported for treason. When the true traitor targets Cecelia, Alexander makes a decision that completely alters his course. An altered course he embraces for the promise it holds.Why I loved this book:1. The heroine is feisty, cunning, unapologetically independent and completely capable of bringing the hero to his knees.2. The hero is a stern brunch daddy who is a firm believer in maintaining the order of things. In the strict adherence to rules and regulations. 3. The complex aftermath of the Jacobite rebellion is intricately woven into the plot.4. The characters are perfectly rendered exposures of what it means to be morally gray.5. The slow burn, banked fires between the MCs flares into daring, exquisite intimacy.

Gina Conkle's second installment in the Scottish Treasures series was a really enjoyable read. This is the second novel by Gina Conkle that I have read, I read the first in the series, and I think this is a really solid addition. Overall I enjoyed this one a bit more than the first, I loved the dynamics between the hero and heroine and they were really a wonderful driving force to this novel. Conkle's writing is well paced, the balance between plot and the development of the romance relationship was much more balanced in this novel, and I really enjoyed the character development through out.Alexander, is a barrister and man of virtue, who is right on the cusp of gaining the government post he was been working towards. Cecilia, a bold scotswoman of questionable repute, and she has one mission to steal back a ceremonial dagger taken from her clan during the Uprising of 1745. Cecilia has been enjoying the tantalizing game that she has been playing with Alexander, but they soon find themselves unlikely allies.I absolutely love the straight laced gentleman and the woman who challenges his views on the world every step of the way. Conkle does a really love job of keeping building Cecilia and Alexander's relationship of one of flirtatious teasing, to a soft boil that grows into explosive chemistry. I really felt the build of their relationship in a much stronger way than the first novel in the series which was wonderful. I think Conkle also does a great job balancing the building of a relationship and the driving mystery of the plot. I loved watching Cecilia and Alexander's banter and fun grow into a strong relationship in which they both learn to help each other and teach the other different views and understanding of their respective worlds and society.I think this is definitely a solid read and if the premise and characters seem interesting to you that you should definitely pick this novel up. I think this series is now really starting to find its stride and I am looking forward to seeing where Conkle takes the rest of the novels.Thank you so much to Avon Books and NetGalley for an eARC, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

I thought that Alexander and Cecelia’s characters were very hot in this romance novel. Cecelia had me wishing to be her. The writer did very well with Cecelia’s character, by having her command or dominate the flow of the story. The story did work with my imagination. The description within the story did help with how I imagined how the scene would look in the book. I found most of my entertainment from the story only when Alexander and Cecelia were together. The background story was steady. I wanted some intense excitement and entertainment from an intended spy story.

This was a new to me author & I enjoyed this book! It has not only romance but mystery and surprises! This book really had a lot goin on in it! It had really good banter with lots of tension between our MC. Alexander is our hero who is trying to decipher a ledger. He is than tasked to follow and report daily activities of a sympathizer….but when he meets Cecilia it changes. Cecilia is our heroine on a mission to find and return a dagger to the clan chief. Once these two meet, they decided to work together! It was a good read with low steam. The story line was interesting as well! I was given an advanced copy.

This is a great book of treachery and love.Cecelia and Alexander make an amazing couple when it comes to love.A Gentleman of VirtueDecent and ambitious, Alexander Sloane is finally a finger’s breadth from achieving the government post he’s worked towards for years. A minor task monitoring Bow Street funds for the Crown is his final hurdle. But he discovers more than he bargains for when his assignment leads him to the most captivating woman in London.A Woman of Questionable ReputeCecelia MacDonald has one mission: find and steal the sgian duhb, the ceremonial dagger taken from her clan by British soldiers during the Uprising of 1745. The coy and clever Scotswoman has never had any trouble using men to do her bidding and she’s enjoying the cat and mouse game she’s playing with the delectable Alexander. But when a mutual enemy proves deadly, she must rely on him for more than flirtation to gain the dagger.An Explosive PartnershipAs Alexander and Cecilia become unlikely allies, their desire for each other overwhelms them. When shocking secrets come to light, will Alexander realize loving the wrong woman is the right thing to do?Gina Conkle has written a delightful romance. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. This in no way affects my opinion of this book which I read and reviewed voluntarily.

Rating: 4.5 StarsGina Conkle continues her Scottish Treasures series with a A Scot Is Not Enough, a seductive and scintillating historical romance that will sweep readers away.Alexander Sloane is so close to achieving his goal of securing the government post he has been working towards for years. At long last, all of his hard work will have finally paid off and all the sacrifices he had made will have been worth it. However, there is one last job he must complete before the position he has coveted for so long will be his: an assignment that will end up leading him straight to one of London’s most notorious women and the most captivating female he has ever come across: Cecelia MacDonald.Cecelia is a woman on a mission. She needs to get her hands on a ceremonial dagger British soldiers had taken from her clan in the Uprising of 1745 and Cecelia will use any means necessary to take back what is rightfully hers. Beautiful, intelligent and resourceful, Cecelia is not averse to using her wiles on men to get what she wants and when her quest pits her against Alexander Sloane, the fiery Scotswoman is sure that she will soon have him wrapped round her little finger. But when a dangerous enemy gets far too close for comfort, Cecelia finds herself in desperate need of help and the only person who can help her is Alexander Sloane himself!Alexander and Cecelia never imagined that they would become allies, but in order to defeat their mutual adversary, they must work closely together. So close that when attraction flares between the two of them, they are left with no other choice but to give into their feelings for one another. With so much at stake and far too much to lose, does Alexander and Cecelia’s love stand any chance of surviving? Or is a future for the two of them simply impossible?Gina Conkle’s A Scot Is Not Enough is a delectable rip-roaring romantic adventure rich in intensity, emotion, danger and sensuality. Gina Conkle has once again delivered a Scottish historical romance that takes readers back in time and into a vividly evoked world where her heroine is enterprising, smart and fearless and her hero is brooding, charismatic and irresistible.Alexander and Cecelia are two wonderful characters I immediately fell in love with and their red-hot chemistry, clever banter and exquisite romantic story kept me on the edge of my seat and engrossed from start to finish.As fabulous as ever, A Scot Is Not Enough is another first-rate historical romance from Gina Conkle’s very talented pen.I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

💫 Book Review💫A Scot is Not Enough by Gina Conkle“Their mouths met in a cataclysmic kiss, scorching and testy.”Alexander Sloane’s dream job was so close, all he had to do was report on a Scottish woman’s whereabouts and daily activities to his superior. This seemed easy enough, or so he thought. What he wasn’t expecting was for this Jacobite sympathizer to occupy his every thought.Cecelia MacDonald is not dumb and notices the suspicious, yet handsome man, following her. Upon his capture, she brings him to her room for questioning. The chemistry between Cecelia and Alexander was electric, they both struggled to ignore their obvious attraction.
Cecelia does not have time for this distraction, she needs to steal back her clan’s sign duhb, a ceremonial dagger. Once she completes this mission, she is finally free. Alexander bargains with Cecelia, he will help her if she gives him information to pass to his superior. Together, they have to earn each other’s trust without losing their hearts.I wanted a slow burn and Cockle delivered. I could feel the heat between the Cecelia and Alexander coming off the pages - always so close to what we readers want, but never quite there. I was rooting for them to finally concede and admit their true feelings. I loved how each acknowledged how they felt the pull towards one another, and I absolutely adored how Alexander fully supported and sympathized with Cecelia. He was very respectful and honest with her, the cinnamon roll we all love!Thank you @netgalley and @harpercollins and @Avonbooks for the ARC!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5🔥🔥.5 /5....#bookstagram #bookstagrammer #historicalromance #readsromance #bookreview #hrbookreview #bibliophile #kaylareadshr #reader #romancetagram #bookrecommendation #books #booknerd #romancereader #hrromancereader #booklover #bookreview #avidreader #readersofig #ARCreview #netgalleyreview #avonbooks #Harpercollins

In the first book of this series, the hero is a brawny strapping Scottish hero but in this book, the hero is a barrister Englishman. Different yes, but just as swoon-worthy. I loved Alexander’s character. He is ethical and yes he is spying on Cecilia to get a promotion but he soon learned that not all is as it made out to be. These two characters sizzled on page. We learn more about Countess Denton, that witch. Gina puts a lot of research into her books and you can tell just by reading them with all of the details of places and events. I love history so this is catnip. There are some laugh out loud moments. Humor, lots of dialog, Bow Street and mysteries. I cannot ask for more.PS: Gina I think Rory needs a story. I love pugilists as heroes. I received a complimentary copy from the author.

I received an advance ebook copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for review.A Scot Is Not Enough by Gina Conkle is the second book of the Scottish Treasures series. This book follows Cecelia and Alexander.Cecelia has one goal in mind: to steal back the ceremonial dagger taken from her clan by the British during the Uprising of 1745. Cecelia is used to using men to do her bidding, and she loves the flirtatious game she is playing with the dashing Alexander.Alexander is so close to getting everything he’s wanted. His final hurdle is complicated when he is tasked with reporting on the captivating Cecelia.The two become allies when a mutual enemy proves dangerous. Desire flares the more Cecelia and Alexander are together.I completely devoured this delectable story. The mix of romance and intrigue is irresistible.

Enjoyable historical romance that kept me laughing at the quips the whole time. My only problem with the book was how the romance progressed. If there is such thing as a fast burn, then this would fit that genre. There's budding romance before they even know each other and when they're basically enemies. And that SOUNDS reasonable but isn't in the context of the story. Like really, who is flattered that a stranger saluted their cleavage? It was funny, though. BUT, still a lovely read and wonderfully written.

This is a well written story that is exciting, heartwarming, and the need to bash some heads in! I loved how both hero and heroine are strong in their own way and make the effort to be strong enough to share their weaknesses. The author’s writing makes you feel like you are watching a movie, with enough detail to make your mind understand, but not so much that you get bogged down in too much detail. I loved the ending, but was a tad upset there is a ‘wee’ bit of a cliff hanger. A very satisfying read!