It’s great to be able to say, I have Scotsman In the Stacks by Alana Oxford on the blog on behalf of Rachel’s Random Resources. Thanks to Rachel Gilbey and 8N Publishing for my copy of the book.
Paige wants two things: to land a full time librarian job and find the man of her dreams. On the cusp of thirty, she finds herself suddenly single and working part-time in a Michigan library. A handsome patron with a delicious accent appears at the reference desk, inadvertently sparking an idea that might help her land the promotion she so desperately needs. But that’s not the only thing he sparks.
James is in town from Glasgow, Scotland, on a summer artist residency. Luckily, the trip got him away from the pressure he feels to take over his uncle’s river tour business. He only wanted to clear his head and make his art in peace, but he wasn’t counting on finding an attractive librarian to fill his days.
With only eight weeks before James goes home to Scotland, Paige knows she should protect her heart. After all, she already wasted years with her commitmentphobe ex. But the more she gets to know James, the less she can stick to her plan to just be friends. Is she just wasting her time again, or can they bridge the ocean between them to find a happily ever after of their own?
Alana Oxford is a new author for me, so I didn’t know what to expect from this book. What I got was a sweet, friends to lovers, easy and light read to while away a few hours.
We meet Paige, who is still getting over a bad break up. Her main aim in life is to get the Librarians position at the library that is due to open soon in her home town. Then Glaswegian James catches her eye, but she is set on no dating. What she doesn’t know is James is totally taken with Paige immediately, he has just one problem. He us on an eight week artist residency in Michigan. He will be leaving after that.
These two were so sweet together. The chemistry was there immediately and the sparks were flying too. The biggest problem is Paige doesn’t want her heart breaking over a short tem fling.
I enjoyed feeling like I was witnessing everything first hand. The library setting was a stroke of genius for me. There is nothing better than a well stocked library and a bit of cute romance! Paige and James are two characters I loved spending time with. They slowly begin to realise that they are meant for each other and to see it unfurl from the start, made me almost say ‘aww’.
A great beach read or a book to lighten your mood even. I definitely do think it’s a great entertaining read.
Purchase Links
UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scotsman-Stacks-uplifting-closed-romcom-ebook/dp/B09Y2NCD2J
US https://www.amazon.com/Scotsman-Stacks-uplifting-closed-romcom-ebook/dp/B09Y2NCD2J
Author Bio
Alana Oxford is a Michigan author of romcoms, sweet romance, and humorous women’s fiction. She wants her stories to bring sunshine and smiles to her readers. She enjoys improv comedy, moody music, everything book related, and has an ongoing love affair with the United Kingdom.
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