True Scotsman Series by Amy McGavin

As a successful wedding planner, I was sure my own big day would go without a hitch. But minutes before the ceremony, a phone call from my fiancé rips my life apart.Heartbroken, I flee to the Scottish Highlands, seeking sanctuary in Bannock, an idyllic town I visited as a child and which I still remember fondly.But the Bannock Hotel, once full of warmth, is now managed by a very grumpy Scotsman... moreAs a successful wedding planner, I was sure my own big day would go without a hitch. But minutes before the ceremony, a phone call from my fiancé rips my life apart.Heartbroken, I flee to the Scottish Highlands, seeking sanctuary in Bannock, an idyllic town I visited as a child and which I still remember fondly.But the Bannock Hotel, once full of warmth, is now managed by a very grumpy Scotsman. I don’t recognise him straight away, but I soon learn he’s Alasdair McIntyre, the first boy I ever kissed.As a twelve-year-old, he was sweet, but now? His blunt remarks and cocky smirks infuriate me, while my comebacks only reinforce his view I’m a stuck-up big-city “lass”.I came here to heal, not to be provoked by this irritatingly handsome Highlander. Yet beneath his gruff exterior and admittedly impressive muscles, there are glimmers of another side to Alasdair.I mustn’t let my guard down. My heart is already cracked. If I let him in, I risk shattering it altogether… less

I’m done with men.For the last eighteen months, I’ve thrived as a single woman, dedicating my time and energy to self-care and healing.But at my best friend’s engagement party, I’m irresistibly drawn to Aidan Stewart, a handsome Scot with mesmerising sky-blue eyes, tousled dirty-blond hair, and a playboy reputation. I’ve heard all about his “one-and-done policy”.Once I would have run from men like him, but I’m no longer seeking commitment either... moreI’m done with men.For the last eighteen months, I’ve thrived as a single woman, dedicating my time and energy to self-care and healing.But at my best friend’s engagement party, I’m irresistibly drawn to Aidan Stewart, a handsome Scot with mesmerising sky-blue eyes, tousled dirty-blond hair, and a playboy reputation. I’ve heard all about his “one-and-done policy”.Once I would have run from men like him, but I’m no longer seeking commitment either. So why not give in to the attraction?Back in bustling London, I brush aside the memory of that night and push on with my life. Fate, however, has a surprise in store: a positive result on a pregnancy test.The prospect of motherhood terrifies me but I summon the courage to embrace it. I’m a strong, independent woman who can raise this child on my own.What baffles me is Aidan’s sudden interest in me. He’s not the type to cling to old-fashioned notions of “doing the right thing”. What is it he wants? And more importantly, what is it I want?---The Highland Fling is the second novel in the True Scotsman series of interconnected standalones.Big city meets small town in this love story set between London and the Scottish Highlands. Expect teasing banter, heart-warming moments, and a scene where there’s only one bed. ❤️ less

Iona Stewart, the girl I grew up with, is back in Bannock, and it’s like an old wound has been ripped open.Memories of our time together—our childhood mischief, the twilight talks by the loch, the nights we spent wrapped in each other’s arms—come crashing back.Things between us couldn’t be more different now. She avoids me at all costs. On those rare occasions we do speak, she keeps it civil for the sake of our families, but she can’t hide the disdain from her eyes... moreIona Stewart, the girl I grew up with, is back in Bannock, and it’s like an old wound has been ripped open.Memories of our time together—our childhood mischief, the twilight talks by the loch, the nights we spent wrapped in each other’s arms—come crashing back.Things between us couldn’t be more different now. She avoids me at all costs. On those rare occasions we do speak, she keeps it civil for the sake of our families, but she can’t hide the disdain from her eyes.She has every reason to hate me. Six years ago I broke her heart. That day I lost not just my best friend but the only woman I’ve ever loved.I’ve spent years at the gym, bulking up, trying to sweat out the guilt and regret. But it hasn’t worked and having her here again—and just across the street—is a special kind of torture.I want her back. I need her back. But how do you win over the girl whose heart you shattered? And even if she does give me a second chance, do I deserve it? less

I'm the girl with the bold blue hair and the big personality who can chat to anyone.But the one person frustratingly out of reach? Jamie McIntyre—sharp-tongued, aloof, and unfairly handsome.We unwittingly cross paths in the gaming world of Highland Legacy. For months we battle side by side, slaying monsters and saving villages, until by chance I discover his true identity... moreI'm the girl with the bold blue hair and the big personality who can chat to anyone.But the one person frustratingly out of reach? Jamie McIntyre—sharp-tongued, aloof, and unfairly handsome.We unwittingly cross paths in the gaming world of Highland Legacy. For months we battle side by side, slaying monsters and saving villages, until by chance I discover his true identity.Right when I'm about to tell Jamie I'm SassyLassie, the fire mage he's been adventuring with, he reveals he's opening a beer garden, one that could spell disaster for my family's pub. Instead of coming clean, I decide to use my avatar to gain intel.It's not fair play, but then again, Jamie's got a few tricks up his sleeve too, always managing to stay one move ahead in this business battle.As the stakes in our rivalry climb higher, so does the magnetic pull between us, leading to fiery confrontations, revelations, and heated moments that leave us both reeling.But letting our guards down by falling for one another? That might be the riskiest move of all. less

The True Scotsman series concludes in Robbie and Cat's story, The Highland Bad Boy.